摘要 |
A fastener (1) suitable for use on a sandal or shoe consists of a clasp (2) and a lug (3). Both the clasp (2) and the lug (3) have respective magnets (9, 12) that attract one another. Additionally a tooth (8) on the clasp (2) engages with a perimeter wall (13) of the lug (2) when the magnets are brought together which prevents the magnets separating as a result of an extremely applied sheer force. This fastener (1) is easily opened and closed and is constructed so that it is protected against inadvertent separation of the two magnets. <IMAGE> |