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Residual magnetic devices and methods

US8403124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Steven J. Dimig · Plymouth, US
Gregory J. Organek · Dearborn, US
Michael G. Feucht · Menomonee Falls, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 30, 2005
Grant date	Mar 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T70/7062
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Residual magnetic locks, brakes, rotation inhibitors, clutches, actuators, and latches. The residual magnetic devices can include a core housing and an armature. The residual magnetic devices can include a coil that receives a magnetization current to create an irreversible residual magnetic force between the core housing and the armature.

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