US 2026/0041205 A1 · Buckle Fastener with Magnet

Abstract

A buckle assembly that includes an insertion part and a receiving part. The insertion part has a housing with a projecting appendage that features one or more catches. The receiving part has a housing with an opening designed to accept the appendage of the insertion part. A first magnetic component is positioned in or on the receiving part, and a second magnetic component is positioned in or on the insertion part. At least one of the magnetic components is a permanent magnet, and the two components are arranged so they attract each other when the parts are brought together, helping to guide and engage them during assembly. Additionally, the receiving part includes a pair of pivoting latches that engage with the catches on the insertion appendage to securely lock the two parts together.

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Dependent claims

A buckle assembly comprising:

a receiving part comprising a receiver housing;
an insertion part comprising an insertion housing configured to releasably engage the receiver housing;
a first magnetic component disposed on or within the receiver housing;
and
a second magnetic component disposed on or within the insertion housing,
wherein at least one of the first and second magnetic components comprises a permanent magnet, and
wherein the first and second magnetic components are configured to magnetically attract one another during assembly.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Buckle Fastener with Magnet

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Buckle Fastener with Magnet

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Abstract

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