Magnet assembly
US7406773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01C9/28
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnet assembly is provided including a housing having a first end and a second end. A magnet is placed within a recess formed in the first end of the housing and a spring is positioned in at least a portion of the second end of the housing. A method of mounting a magnet assembly in a tool is provided. The method includes providing a magnet assembly including a housing having a recess formed in a first end of the housing and a spring positioned in a second end of the housing. The method further includes placing the magnet assembly into an opening defined in a tool and placing a magnet into the recess, and pressing the magnet against the spring to position the magnet within the tool.
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