Patent ID: 6048004
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: A45C,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
A magnetic slide lock assembly comprising:a casing;a male member having a magnetic portion, said magnetic portion comprising a facing end surface and first and second flange members extending from opposite ends thereof; anda female member located in said casing and comprising said first and second plates, said first and second plates lying in substantially the same plane and defining an opening therebetween permitting the magnetic portion of said male member to be inserted therethrough, wherein said first plate comprises a U-shaped locking plate and includes first and second free end surfaces and a recess surface between said end surfaces, such that when said magnetic portion of said male member is inserted through said opening, said recess surface of said locking plate is attracted to said magnetic portion of said male member and said end surfaces of said U-shaped plate are respectively slidable underneath said first and second flange members of said male member, to thereby magnetically and mechanically fasten said male member to said female member and wherein said second plate comprises a pusher plate with free end surfaces, said free end surfaces of said pusher plate respectfully being moveable beneath the first and second flange members of said magnetic portion and which push said recess surface of said U-shaped locking plate out of engagement with said magnetic portion of the male member.