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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2011
Richard W. Fitzgerald, Franklin, WI (US);
Dana K. Leland, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Richard W. Fitzgerald, Franklin, WI (US);
Dana K. Leland, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
A flip cover latch assembly includes a base component, and a flip cover pivotally connected to the base component and configured to pivot between an opened position and a closed position. A first magnet is disposed on the base component at the closed position. The first magnet has a polarity that attracts the flip cover. A second magnet is disposed on the base component at an intermediate position between the closed position and the opened position. The second magnet has a polarity that repels the flip cover. A third magnet is disposed on the base component at the opened position. The third magnet having a polarity that attracts the flip cover.