Partition systems and methods of operating partition systems

A method of operating a partition system having at least one foldable partition coupled with a first post member, and a second post member configured for mating engagement with the first post member, the method comprising:

• displacing a first post member of a first foldable partition and engaging a second post member with the first post member;
• sliding a first structure formed of a ferrous material and associated with the first post member relative to the first post member with a handle to align the first structure with a second structure associated with the second post member including a housing member and a magnet partially disposed within the housing member, and the second post member having an opening formed therein, wherein the magnet is sized, located and configured to at least partially extend through the opening formed in the second post member;
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• magnetically coupling the first structure with the second structure after engaging the second post member with the first post member.

A partition system comprising:

• at least one door having at least one foldable partition coupled with a first post member;
• a first structure coupled with the first post member;
• a second post member configured for mating engagement with the first post member;
• and
• a second structure coupled with the second post member, wherein the first structure and the second structure are located and configured for selective magnetic coupling with one another when the first post member and the second post member are engaged;
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• wherein the first structure is formed of a ferrous material and wherein the second structure includes a magnet;
• and
• wherein the first structure includes a plate slidably coupled with the first post member;
• and further comprising:
• a handle coupled with the plate, wherein the handle and the plate are configured for concurrent displacement relative to the first post member;
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• wherein the second structure includes a housing member and wherein the magnet is partially disposed within the housing member;
• and
• wherein an opening is formed in the second post member, wherein the magnet is sized, located and configured to at least partially extend through the opening formed in the second post member.