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Multi-Position Magnetic Detents

  • US 20110199171A1
  • Filed: 04/27/2011
  • Published: 08/18/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A detent assembly comprising:

  • a first body including a first magnetic component characterized by a first geometry; and

    a second body positionable in proximity to the first body and including a second magnetic component characterized by a second geometry;

    wherein the first body and the second body are adapted to move relative to each other, andwherein the first geometry and the second geometry are adapted to generate magnetic fields between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component in such a way as to define a plurality of detent positions between the first body and the second body, andwherein the detent assembly is adapted to create a first threshold magnetic force holding the first body and the second body in a first detent position and a second threshold magnetic force holding the first body and the second body in a second detent position, wherein the first threshold magnetic force is greater than the second threshold magnetic force.

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