Magnetic gasket for shielding against electromagnetic radiation
First Claim
1. A structure for shielding against electromagnetic energy penetration around edges of an enclosure opening when covered by a removeable or hinged panel, comprising:
- an elongated, electrically conductive, rigid strip adapted to be held adjacent to an edge of the enclosure opening by one of said panel or said enclosure,flexible, non-magnetic, electrically conductive sheet material carried by said strip along its length in a manner to provide an elongated enclosed space between them, andan elongated, flexible magnet contained in said enclosed space in a manner to be free floating therein and unattached to either the strip or the sheet material.
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Abstract
An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding gasket for use with removable and hinged panels of enclosures of electronic equipment, where it is necessary to limit the escape or entrance of electromagnetic radiation through a gap between the panel and enclosure. The gasket includes an elongated metal strip having a clip for easy attachment to the panel or enclosure. The strip carries flexible, electrically conductive sheet material that provides the shield. The sheet material is attached to the strip in a manner to provide a cavity therebetween along their length. A free floating elongated magnet is positioned within the cavity so that it urges the conductive sheet material against an edge of a mating piece of the enclosure by magnetic attraction. The structure conforms to surfaces with significant variations, thereby providing an effective shield, and also assists in maintaining the panel closed against the enclosure.
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12 Claims
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1. A structure for shielding against electromagnetic energy penetration around edges of an enclosure opening when covered by a removeable or hinged panel, comprising:
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an elongated, electrically conductive, rigid strip adapted to be held adjacent to an edge of the enclosure opening by one of said panel or said enclosure, flexible, non-magnetic, electrically conductive sheet material carried by said strip along its length in a manner to provide an elongated enclosed space between them, and an elongated, flexible magnet contained in said enclosed space in a manner to be free floating therein and unattached to either the strip or the sheet material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A structure for shielding against electromagnetic energy penetration around edges of an enclosure opening when covered by a removeable or hinged panel, comprising:
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an elongated, electrically conductive, rigid strip adapted to be held adjacent an edge of the enclosure opening by one of said panel or said enclosure, a non-magnetic insert attached to said strip, flexible, non-magnetic, electrically conductive sheet material held between the strip and insert in a manner to provide a cavity that extends along a length of the structure, and an elongated, flexible magnet contained in said cavity in a manner to be free floating therein and unattached to any of the strip, insert or sheet material, thereby allowing the magnet to move away from the rigid piece as the other of said panel or an edge adjacent said enclosure opening comes close to said strip. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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