Patent ID: 11952826
Assignee: CORTEX, LLC
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E | IPC E

Claim 7:
8. A magnetic closure bumper assembly for use in conjunction with a movable structure that engages a stationary structure, the magnetic bumper assembly comprising:
a first closure bumper comprising:
a first bumper casing having a mounting surface configured for attachment to the movable structure or to the stationary structure and an engagement surface opposing the mounting surface, wherein the engagement surface of the first bumper casing has a convex shape or a concave shape; and
a magnet disposed within the first bumper casing; and

a second closure bumper comprising:
a second bumper casing having a mounting surface configured for attachment to the stationary structure or to the movable structure and an engagement surface opposing the mounting surface, wherein the engagement surface of the second bumper casing has:
a concave shape that substantially matches the convex shape of the first bumper casing, or
a convex shape that substantially matches the concave shape of the first bumper casing; and

a ferromagnetic structure disposed within the second bumper casing,

wherein magnetic attraction between the magnet and the ferromagnetic structure causes the first closure bumper to be attracted to the second closure bumper, thereby urging the engagement surface of the first bumper casing to removably contact the engagement surface of the second bumper casing as the movable structure is moved toward the stationary structure.