Magnetic closure bumpers

A magnetic closure bumper assembly for use in conjunction with a movable structure that engages a stationary structure, the magnetic bumper assembly comprising:

• a first closure bumper comprising:
• a first bumper casing having a mounting surface configured for attachment to the movable structure or to the stationary structure and an engagement surface opposing the mounting surface, wherein the engagement surface of the first bumper casing has a convex shape or a concave shape;
• and
• a magnet disposed within the first bumper casing;
• and
• a second closure bumper comprising:
• a second bumper casing having a mounting surface configured for attachment to the stationary structure or to the movable structure and an engagement surface opposing the mounting surface, wherein the engagement surface of the second bumper casing has:
• a concave shape that substantially matches the convex shape of the first bumper casing, or
• a convex shape that substantially matches the concave shape of the first bumper casing;
• and
• a ferromagnetic structure disposed within the second bumper casing,
• wherein magnetic attraction between the magnet and the ferromagnetic structure causes the first closure bumper to be attracted to the second closure bumper, thereby urging the engagement surface of the first bumper casing to removably contact the engagement surface of the second bumper casing as the movable structure is moved toward the stationary structure.

A magnetic closure bumper kit for use in conjunction with a movable structure that engages a stationary structure, the magnetic closure bumper kit comprising:

• a first closure bumper comprising:
• a first bumper casing having a mounting surface configured for attachment to the movable structure and an engagement surface opposing the mounting surface;
• and
• a first magnet disposed within the first bumper casing,
• wherein a portion of the first bumper casing disposed between the first magnet and the engagement surface of the first bumper casing has a first thickness;
• a second closure bumper comprising:
• a second bumper casing having a mounting surface configured for attachment to the movable structure and an engagement surface opposing the mounting surface;
• and
• a second magnet disposed within the second bumper casing,
• wherein a portion of the second bumper casing disposed between the second magnet and the engagement surface of the second bumper casing has a second thickness that is different from the first thickness;
• and
• a third closure bumper comprising:
• a third bumper casing having a mounting surface configured for attachment to the stationary structure and an engagement surface opposing the mounting surface;
• and
• a third magnet disposed within the third bumper casing,
• wherein attachment of the first closure bumper to the movable structure provides for magnetic attraction between the first and third magnets as the movable structure moves toward the stationary structure, which causes the first closure bumper to be attracted to the third closure bumper, thereby urging the engagement surface of the first bumper casing to removably contact the engagement surface of the third bumper casing, or
• wherein attachment of the second closure bumper to the movable structure provides for magnetic attraction between the second and third magnets as the movable structure moves toward the stationary structure, which causes the second closure bumper to be attracted to the third closure bumper, thereby urging the engagement surface of the second bumper casing to removably contact the engagement surface of the third bumper casing, and
• wherein, due at least in part to the difference between the first thickness and the second thickness, a force of magnetic attraction between first closure bumper and the third closure bumper is different from a force of magnetic attraction between second closure bumper and the third closure bumper.