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US 2020/0046058 A1Published application
Magnetic Quick-Release Mechanism
AssigneeVICIS, Inc.
InventorJose Cordero SANTIAGO
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Abstract
A quick-release fastener for attaching helmet components together, such as a facemask or other helmet components to a protective helmet. The quick release fastener comprises a clip and a securing mechanism, which the securing mechanism facilitates quick removal of any component with minimal movement to the player's head and neck via magnetic biasing.
Claims20
A securing mechanism comprising:
- a fastener comprising a generally cylindrical body having a passage and a plurality of side openings, with a first magnetic component positioned near a proximal end of the cylindrical body;
- a core pin inserted into the passage of the fastener and movable within the passage between an unlocked position and a locked position, the core pin comprising a second magnetic component, with the second magnetic component attracted towards the first magnetic component with a first level of attraction force that draws the core pin towards the proximal end of the cylindrical body;
- a base formed with a securing passage and comprising:
- an opening through which a distal end of the cylindrical body is inserted into the securing passage, the opening including a reduced diameter portion protruding inwards from an inner surface of the securing passage, and
- a third magnetic component positioned at a distal end of the base, the third magnetic component attracting the core pin towards the distal end of the cylindrical body with a second level of attraction force that is greater than the first level of attraction force;
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- a plurality of solid bodies within the cylindrical body, each of the solid bodies protruding outwards towards the inner surface of the securing passage via a respective side opening responsive to the core pin moving into the locked position, the engagement of the inner ring and the protruding solid bodies preventing separation of the fastener from the base.
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A securing mechanism comprising:
- a fastener, the fastener comprises an internal passage and a plurality of openings;
- a core pin, the core pin movable within the internal passage of the fastener between an unlocked state and a locked state, the core pin comprising a first magnetic component;
- a base, the base comprising an interior surface defining a securing passage dimensioned to receive a portion of the fastener, the base comprising a second magnetic component pulling the core pin towards the locked state by attracting the first magnetic component;
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- a plurality of solid bodies, at least a portion of the plurality of solid bodies disposed within a portion of the plurality of openings, the plurality of solid bodies pushed by the core pin towards the interior surface of the base from the plurality of openings of the fastener to prevent separation of the fastener from the base responsive to the core pin moving into the locked state.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.