Patent ID: 6203396
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: A47F,A63H

Abstract:
A magnetically coupled mannequin joint comprising:a first portion having an axis; anda second portion having a cylindrical projection,said second portion rotatably movable about said axis and slidably movable parallel to said axis,said first portion and said second portion having a secured position where said first portion and said second portion are engaged and substantially secured in a direction parallel to said axis by magnetic attraction,said first portion and said second portion having joint surfaces which interfit with each other such that, from said secured position, rotation of said second portion about said axis simultaneous with sliding said second portion in said direction parallel to said axis and along said cylindrical projection moves said joint to a position where said first portion and said second portion are substantially unsecured but continue to be engaged; andone of said first and second portions includes magnetic material.