Variable magnetic break-away mounting mechanism
US9221397B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/83
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus providing a first component having a circular opening with an interior chaffered edge and a second component positioned within the circular opening. The apparatus also provides a magnetic feature at a circular bottom surface of the first component, where the magnetic feature provides a magnetic pull force in a first direction to secure the second component within the circular opening. The second component is configured to break away from the circular opening when a contact force to the breakaway component causes a force in a second direction opposite of the first direction and greater than the magnetic pull force.
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