MAGNETIC CONTROL DEVICES FOR ENCLOSURES

摘要

A control device for an enclosure is disclosed, where the control device includes a first portion positioned proximate to a back side of an enclosure surface of the enclosure, and a second portion positioned proximate to a front side of the enclosure surface. The first portion can include a plunger having a proximal end and a distal end, where the proximal end is adjacent to the enclosure surface. The first portion can also include a first magnet having a first polarity and disposed at the proximal end of the plunger. The first portion can further include at least one contact in communication with the distal end of the plunger, where the at least one contact has a first state and a second state. The second portion can include a second magnet having a second polarity, where the second magnet has an engaged position and a disengaged position.

主权项

1. A control device for an enclosure, the control device comprising:
a first portion positioned proximate to a back side of an enclosure surface of the enclosure, wherein the first portion comprises:
a plunger comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the plunger has a first position toward the enclosure surface and a second position away from the enclosure surface, and wherein the proximal end is adjacent to the enclosure surface;a first magnet having a first polarity and disposed at the proximal end of the plunger; andat least one contact in communication with the distal end of the plunger, wherein the at least one contact has a first state and a second state; and a second portion positioned proximate to a front side of the enclosure surface, wherein the second portion comprises:
a second magnet having a second polarity, wherein the second magnet has an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein the second magnet, when in the engaged position, generates a magnetic force with the first magnet, wherein the magnetic force moves the plunger to force the contact into the first state, and wherein the second magnet, when in the disengaged position, removes the magnetic force, wherein removal of the magnetic force moves the plunger to force the contact into the second state.