摘要 |
This invention is a magnetically and physically self engaging joint. It has a first magnetic portion ( 10 ) and a second magnetic portion ( 11 ) with an inter-fitting polarity and inter-fitting physical shape. The ramp ( 16 ) is magnetic and or physical. The repelling force ( 19 ) desired to center the joint towards engagement is variable by changing the magnet(s) ( 10 & 11 ) position or ramp(s) ( 16 & 17 ) position. After the repelling force pushes the joint towards engagement then the radially attracting force ( 21 ) between the magnetic portions ( 10 and 11 ) and the ramps ( 16 & 17 ) simultaneously move the joint towards engagement. Engagement is full or partial; in three axis, two axis or one axis. Engagement is not straight axially, but by angled slide, channel, funnel or hook in latch. The magnetic and physical ramp(s) ( 16 & 17 ) form a larger radius area from which to draw in misplaced connections than axial joints.
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