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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2023
Filed:
May. 18, 2021
Termax Llc, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Daniel James Dickinson, Lincolnshire, IL (US);
David Friesorger, McHenry, IL (US);
Shawn Willis, White Lake, MI (US);
TERMAX COMPANY, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Abstract
A magnetic latch for a lid and the bin of a container in a vehicle comprises at least one overmolded magnet detachably connected to a lid. A metal portion is magnetically attracted with the overmolded magnet. At least one overmolded magnet is connected to a bin having a magnetic attraction with the lid overmolded magnet to magnetically open and close the lid and the bin of the container. The overmold on the magnet encloses the magnet with vibration dampening material such as rubber. The metal portion may be a second at least one overmolded magnet second. The container may be a center console, glove box, ash tray, trunk, sun roof shade, cover. Spears, clips, prongs other suitable fasteners may be formed on one side of the overmold to allow insertion and attachment to a corresponding hole on the lid.