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Magnetic locking status detection system

  • US 4,516,114 A
  • Filed: 03/07/1983
  • Issued: 05/07/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/07/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A magnetic lock and status detection system for a door or the like comprising:

  • an electromagnet having a core structure made of conductive magnetic material and having at least two separate core portions insulated from one another;

    a magnetic strike plate made of conductive magnetic material;

    means for mounting said electromagnetic and strike plate on a door and a door frame, respectively, for relative movement between a closed position wherein said strike plate engages both of said two separate core portions, and an open position wherein the door is open and said strike plate is spaced from said electromagnet;

    an electrical control and sensing unit, said electrical control and sensing unit including door closure detection circuit means;

    means for supplying power to said electromagnet from said electrical control and sensing unit; and

    electrical connections from said detection circuit means of said control and sensing unit to each of said two separate core portions;

    whereby the engagement of said strike plate with said two separate core sections and the resultant closure of an electrical path between said electrical connections indicates to said detection circuit means whether the door is open or closed.

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