Magnetic lock and key assembly
First Claim
1. A magnetic lock and key system comprising:
- a magnetic lock that includesa body,a lock element arranged at least partially within the body and moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position,a cap coupled to the body and defining a dome, andan arc magnet arranged within the body between the cap and the lock element, the arc magnet defining a chamfered edge and moveable between a first position corresponding with the locked position of the lock element and a second position corresponding to the unlocked position of the lock element; and
a magnetic key arranged to engage the cap of the magnetic lock and including a key magnet moveable between a first position spaced apart from the dome of the cap, and a second position adjacent the dome of the cap, the key magnet defining a countersink corresponding to the chamfered edge.
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Abstract
A magnetic lock and key system including a magnetic lock that includes: a body, a lock element arranged at least partially within the body and moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, a cap coupled to the body and defining a dome, and an arc magnet arranged within the body between the cap and the lock element, the arc magnet defining a chamfered edge and moveable between a first position corresponding with the locked position of the lock element and a second position corresponding to the unlocked position of the lock element; and a magnetic key arranged to engage the cap of the magnetic lock and including a key magnet moveable between a first position spaced apart from the dome of the cap, and a second position adjacent the dome of the cap, the key magnet defining a countersink corresponding to chamfered edge.
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1. A magnetic lock and key system comprising:
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a magnetic lock that includes a body, a lock element arranged at least partially within the body and moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position, a cap coupled to the body and defining a dome, and an arc magnet arranged within the body between the cap and the lock element, the arc magnet defining a chamfered edge and moveable between a first position corresponding with the locked position of the lock element and a second position corresponding to the unlocked position of the lock element; and a magnetic key arranged to engage the cap of the magnetic lock and including a key magnet moveable between a first position spaced apart from the dome of the cap, and a second position adjacent the dome of the cap, the key magnet defining a countersink corresponding to the chamfered edge. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A magnetic lock for use with a magnetic key, the magnetic lock comprising:
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a body; a lock element arranged at least partially within the body and moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position; a cap coupled to the body and defining a dome; and an arc magnet arranged within the body between the cap and the lock element, the arc magnet defining a chamfered edge and moveable between a first position corresponding with the locked position of the lock element and a second position corresponding to the unlocked position of the lock element. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A magnetic key for use with a magnetic lock, the magnetic key comprising:
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a handle; a trigger coupled to the handle and rotatable relative thereto between a first position and a second position; a collet coupled to the handle, configured to engage the magnetic lock, and defining a magnet aperture; and a key magnet received in the magnet aperture and defining a chamfered countersink, the key magnet is free to rotate within the collet and is actuatable by the trigger between an on position and an off position. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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