Magnetic hinge and device including magnetically-attracted plates
US7089627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/823
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic or virtual hinge defining a virtual hinge axis includes first and second plates of non-magnetic material, and first and second magnets disposed in the respective plates adjacent the hinge axis for movement therewith. The first and second members are movable about the hinge axis between closed and open orientations.
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