COMPLIANT MAGNETIC LOCKING MECHANISM

Organization Name

microsoft technology licensing, llc

Inventor(s)

Devin Caplow-munro of Seattle WA (US)

Amit Kaistha of Coppell TX (US)

Denys Yaremenko of Carnation WA (US)

Brett Tomky of Seattle WA (US)

COMPLIANT MAGNETIC LOCKING MECHANISM

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240426137 titled 'COMPLIANT MAGNETIC LOCKING MECHANISM

Original Abstract Submitted

the presently disclosed compliant magnetic locking mechanisms provide mechanism(s) and method(s) for latching a cover (e.g., a rear cover) to a device body that is quick assembling, low cost, easily recyclable, secure, and/or leaves no exposed fasteners. a bi-stable (or mono-stable) compliant mechanism inside the cover actuates a set of latches in and out. this action serves to lock and unlock the cover or other removable portion of the computing device. the compliant magnetic locking mechanisms may contain an array of magnets, which can be used in conjunction with a magnetic key to actuate the compliant mechanism from the exterior.