Connection mechanism

摘要

A connection mechanism between two components may use one or more metallic pins that are magnetically extended when the components are engaged, the pins extending into one or more slots. The components are attached in place by the pins extended into the slots during attachment. The connection mechanism may include one or more magnets mounted on either or both components. The magnets may be arranged to attract the components when the components are in the locking orientation and to repel the components when the components are in an unlocked position. The connection mechanism may include electrical connections between the components.

主权项

1. A system for temporarily attaching one object to another object, the system comprising:
a first component comprising a metallic pin that is movable within the first component between a retracted position and an extended position; a second component comprising a slot that aligns with the metallic pin when the first component is engaged to the second component, the second component further comprising a metallic component positioned near the slot such that magnetic attraction between the metallic pin and the metallic component when the first component is engaged to the second component transitions the metallic pin from the retracted position to the extended position and into the slot thereby mechanically resisting separation of the first component from the second component; a first electrical contact attached to the first component; and a second electrical contact attached to the second component, the first electrical contact engaging the second electrical contact to establish an electrical connection between the first component and the second component when the first component is engaged to the second component.