# US 11,111,696 B2 · Magnetically-triggered lock mechanism > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,111,696 B2 - Document ID: US11111696B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/995,970 - Filed: 2018-06-01 - Published: 2018-12-06 - Granted: 2021-09-07 - Earliest claimed: 2017-06-01 - Assignees: Interlock USA, Inc. - Applicants: Interlock USA, Inc. - Inventors: Peter J. Minter; Douglas Stadler - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11111696B2 ## CPC - E05B 47/0046: {Electric or magnetic means in the striker or on the frame; Operating or controlling the striker plate (E05B47/0696, E05B63/248 take precedence)} - E05B 47/0038: {using permanent magnets} - E05B 63/20: released automatically when the wing is closed {(for panic door locks of the vertical rod type E05B65/1013)} - E05C 1/002: {perpendicular to the surface on which the fastener is mounted} - E05C 1/02: without latching action - E05Y 2201/46: Magnets - E05Y 2600/41: Concealed - E05Y 2600/62: Bolts - E05B: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS - E05C: BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS (latching means for sideboard or tailgate structures for vehicles B62D, {B62D33/02}; fastening devices for constructional or engineering elements E04, F16B; locks, fastening devices structurally or operatively combined or having significant cooperation with locks E05B; means for operating or controlling wing fasteners in conjunction with mechanisms for moving the wing E05F) - E05Y: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF ## Abstract A lock mechanism for interengaging two relatively movable components includes a bolt mounted within a first component and interengageable with a second component when the first and second components are in a predetermined position relative to each other and the bolt is extended. A magnetically-releasable latch mechanism is positioned to latch the bolt in a retracted position and is mounted for movement between a biased latch engaging position and a latch releasing position in a non-common direction of movement of the bolt. A first magnet is disposed within a trigger being translatable along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bolt and a second magnet is positioned to displace the latch mechanism to the latch releasing position as the trigger is caused to translate vertically when the first component is in the predetermined position relative to the second component to permit displacement of the bolt to the extended position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A magnetically-triggered lock mechanism for interengaging two relatively movable components, comprising: a bolt displaceable between extended and retracted positions and normally biased toward the extended position, the bolt mounted within a first component and interengageable with a second component when the first and second components are in a predetermined position relative to each other and the bolt is extended; a magnetically-releasable latch mechanism positioned to latch the bolt in the retracted position, the latch mechanism including a first magnet disposed within a trigger housing being translatable along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bolt, and mounted for movement between a biased latch engaging position and a latch releasing position in a non-common direction of movement of the bolt; and a second magnet positioned to displace the latch mechanism to the latch releasing position when the first component is in the predetermined position relative to the second component, wherein translation of the trigger housing in a vertical direction as a result of magnetic communication between the first and second magnets causes the latch mechanism to move from the biased latch engaging position to the latch releasing position to displace the bolt to the extended position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The lock mechanism of claim 1 wherein the first and second magnets are positioned to displace the latch mechanism to the latch releasing position as a result of magnetic repulsion when the first component is in the predetermined position relative to the second component. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The lock mechanism of claim 1 wherein the magnetically-releasable latch mechanism comprises a locking shuttle in communication with the trigger housing, the locking shuttle adapted to move in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the trigger housing as the latch mechanism moves between the biased latch engaging position and the latch releasing position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The lock mechanism of claim 3 wherein the trigger housing includes at least one angled surface for mating with an angled surface of the locking shuttle, and wherein the mating angled surfaces of the trigger housing and locking shuttle translate vertical movement of the trigger housing into horizontal movement of the locking shuttle when the first component is in the predetermined position relative to the second component and the first and second magnets are positioned to displace the latch mechanism to the latch releasing position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The lock mechanism of claim 3 wherein the locking shuttle comprises a projection and the bolt comprises an aperture for receiving the locking shuttle projection when the latch mechanism is in the biased latch engaging position. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The lock mechanism of claim 1 wherein the first component is a door or window panel, and the second component is a frame associated with the door or window panel. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The lock mechanism of claim 6 wherein the second magnet is at least partially located within a recess in the frame. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The lock mechanism of claim 1 wherein the bolt is normally biased toward the extended position by a spring disposed within a bolt carrier engaged with the bolt. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The lock mechanism of claim 1 further including an outer housing comprising a channel in an inner surface thereof, and wherein the bolt translates vertically within the channel as the bolt moves between extended and retracted positions. ### Claim 10 A door or window assembly, comprising: a door or window panel moveable relative to an associated frame; and a magnetically-triggered lock mechanism for interengaging the panel and the frame, the lock mechanism comprising a bolt displaceable between extended and retracted positions and normally biased toward the extended position, the bolt mounted within the door or window panel and interengageable with the frame when the door or window panel and frame are in a predetermined position relative to each other and the bolt is extended; a magnetically-releasable latch mechanism positioned to latch the bolt in the retracted position, the latch mechanism including a first magnet disposed within a trigger housing being translatable along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bolt, and mounted for movement between a biased latch engaging position and a latch releasing position in a non-common direction of movement of the bolt; and a second magnet positioned to displace the latch mechanism to the latch releasing position when the door or window panel is in the predetermined position relative to the frame, wherein translation of the trigger housing in a vertical direction as a result of magnetic communication between the first and second magnets causes the latch mechanism to move from the biased latch engaging position to the latch releasing position to displace the bolt to the extended position. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The door or window assembly of claim 10 wherein the first and second magnets are positioned to displace the latch mechanism to the latch releasing position as a result of magnetic repulsion when the door or window panel is in the predetermined position relative to the frame. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The door or window assembly of claim 10 wherein the magnetically-releasable latch mechanism comprises a locking shuttle in communication with the trigger housing, the locking shuttle adapted to move in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the trigger housing as the latch mechanism moves between the biased latch engaging position and the latch releasing position. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The door or window assembly of claim 12 wherein the trigger housing includes at least one angled surface for mating with an angled surface of the locking shuttle, and wherein the mating angled surfaces of the trigger housing and locking shuttle translate vertical movement of the trigger housing into horizontal movement of the locking shuttle when the door or window panel is in the predetermined position relative to the frame and the first and second magnets are positioned to displace the latch mechanism to the latch releasing position. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The door or window assembly of claim 12 wherein the locking shuttle comprises a projection and the bolt comprises an aperture for receiving the locking shuttle projection when the latch mechanism is in the biased latch engaging position. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The door or window assembly of claim 10 wherein the second magnet is at least partially located within a recess in the frame. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The door or window assembly of claim 10 wherein the bolt is received in an opening in a strike in the frame when the bolt is in the extended position. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The door or window assembly of claim 10 wherein the bolt is normally biased toward the extended position by a spring disposed within a bolt carrier engaged with the bolt. ### Claim 18 (depends on 10) The door or window assembly of claim 10 further including an outer housing comprising a channel in an inner surface thereof, and wherein the bolt translates vertically within the channel as the bolt moves between extended and retracted positions. ### Claim 19 A method of interengaging two relatively movable components to prevent access to an interior of an enclosure, comprising: providing a bolt displaceable between extended and retracted positions and normally biased toward the extended position, the bolt mounted within a first component and interengageable with a second component when the first and second components are in a predetermined position relative to each other and the bolt is extended; providing a magnetically-releasable latch mechanism positioned to latch the bolt in the retracted position, the latch mechanism including a first magnet disposed within a trigger housing being translatable along an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of the bolt, and mounted for movement between a biased latch engaging position and a latch releasing position in a non-common direction of movement of the bolt as a result of translation of the trigger housing in a vertical direction; providing a second magnet positioned to displace the latch mechanism to the latch releasing position when the first component is in the predetermined position relative to the second component; locating the first and second components in the predetermined position relative to each other; causing the latch mechanism to move to the latch releasing position via translation of the trigger housing as a result of magnetic interaction between the first and second magnets; and displacing the bolt to the extended position to interengage the second component. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The method of claim 19 wherein the magnetic interaction between the first and second magnets comprises magnetic repulsion. ### Claim 21 (depends on 19) The method of claim 19 wherein the magnetically-releasable latch mechanism comprises a locking shuttle in communication with the trigger housing, and wherein the step of causing the latch mechanism to move to the latch releasing position as a result of magnetic interaction between the first and second magnets further comprises: moving the locking shuttle in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the trigger housing as the latch mechanism moves between the biased latch engaging position and the latch releasing position. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The method of claim 21 wherein the locking shuttle comprises a projection and the bolt comprises an aperture for receiving the locking shuttle projection when the latch mechanism is in the biased latch engaging position, and wherein the step of causing the latch mechanism to move to the latch releasing position as a result of magnetic interaction between the first and second magnets further comprises: retracting the locking shuttle projection from the bolt aperture to allow the bolt to be displaced to the extended position. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The method of claim 21 wherein the trigger housing includes at least one angled surface for mating with an angled surface of the locking shuttle, and wherein the step of causing the latch mechanism to move to the latch releasing position as a result of magnetic interaction between the first and second magnets further comprises: translating vertical movement of the trigger housing into horizontal movement of the locking shuttle via the mating angled surfaces of the trigger housing and locking shuttle as the latch mechanism moves to the latch releasing position. ### Claim 24 (depends on 19) The method of claim 19 wherein the first component is a door or window panel, and the second component is a frame associated with the door or window panel.