BRPI0920380B1 - KIT FOR CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION OF ARTICLE - Google Patents

Abstract

kit for connecting and disconnecting an article a kit is provided that enables one or more articles to be connected and disconnected using a magnet assembly to provide a magnetic attraction strong enough to movably hold the magnet adjacent to a first plate for a quick connection and disconnection of an article.

Description

KIT FOR CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING AN ITEM

Field [0001] The present modalities generally refer to a kit to enable one or more articles to be quickly connected and disconnected using a set with a magnet to provide a magnetic attraction strong enough to hold the magnet movable adjacent to a first one. external plate for quick fixing and disconnection.

Basics [0002] Articles that are small and compact in size are usually lost or misplaced. Once lost or lost, these items are not easily found and are usually replaced to avoid wasting consumer time trying to relocate these items.

[0003] There is a need for a kit and assembly that allows multiple items to connect and then quickly disconnect to provide an easy and efficient way to connect and undock items when transporting them.

[0004] There is still a need for a kit and assembly to avoid having to spend time looking for lost or lost items and that is cost efficient without having to replace those items.

[0005] The present modalities meet these needs.

Brief Description of the Drawings [0006] The detailed description will be better understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows:

Figure 1A is an isometric view of the assembly that is completely disassembled.

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Figure 1B is an isometric view of the assembly in which the assembly is partially assembled.

Figure 1C is an isometric view of the assembly that is fully assembled.

Figure 2 is a sectional view of the assembly.

Figures 3A to 3D are a sectional view of the assembly that fits a coupling pin.

Figures 4A to 4F show articles that are used with the set.

Figures 5A to 5H show the coupling pin usable with the interchangeable accessory item.

Figure 6 shows a modality of the removable thin plate.

Figures 7A to 7G show modalities of the fixing means.

The present modalities are detailed below with reference to the figure listed.

Description of the Modalities [0007] Before explaining the present apparatus in detail, it is necessary to understand that the apparatus is not limited to the particular modalities and that it can be practiced or carried out in several ways.

[0008] The present invention relates to a kit comprising a set and accessory for connecting and disconnecting an article with a magnet to provide a magnetic attraction strong enough to move the magnet adjacent to a first outer plate movably.

[0009] The kit also refers to an easy way to transport items that naturally would have to be kept together, such as a pack of cigarettes and a lighter, to be

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3/14 held together magnetically, securely.

[00010] The modalities may also use security markings, such as RFID s or radio frequency identification markings and chips, in association with the magnetic fastening means, in combination with keys or other devices.

[00011] Referring now to the Figures, Figure 1A shows an isometric view of the quick disconnect assembly that is completely disassembled.

[00012] A quick-disconnect assembly (6) for transporting a light consumer article has a chamber (8), which can be best seen in Figure 1B, having an opening (9) in a top wall (10).

[00013] The quick disconnect assembly (6) also has at least one bottom wall (11), opposite the top wall (10), and four side walls (14a to 14d). In one embodiment it can be contemplated that there may be more than four side walls. In another embodiment, it can be contemplated that there can be no less than four side walls. In another embodiment, the side wall can be continuous and cylindrical. It is also contemplated that the side walls and the bottom wall can also be formed by a depression made in an article.

[00014] The quick disconnect assembly (6) can have an internal plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12) fixed inside the chamber (8) adjacent to the back wall (11). The quick disconnect assembly (6) can also have an external plate that can be attracted in a magnetic manner (22).

[00015] The external plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (22) can be fixed to one end of the wall

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4/14 lateral (14d) opposite the internal plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12). The outer plate that can be attracted in a magnetic manner (22) may have a thickness and magnetic attraction strong enough to hold a magnet (17) adjacent to the outer plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (22). It can be contemplated that more than one external plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way can be used in the quick disconnect set (6). It is also contemplated that the external plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (22) can be fixed to any of the side walls.

[00016] In one embodiment, a side wall can have at least one right side wall, with an upper part of the right side wall and a left side wall, with an upper part of the left side wall.

[00017] The magnet (17) can have a first flat side of the magnet (18) and a second flat side of the magnet (19) opposite the first flat side of the magnet, in which the magnet can be slidably arranged in the chamber ( 8) for movement between the top wall (10) and the inner plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12).

[00018] In one embodiment, the magnet can be a cylindrical-shaped magnet, a cube-shaped magnet, or a magnet of another geometric shape. The geometric shape may depend on the manufacture of an article.

[00019] In another embodiment, the magnet can be a solid magnet and all sides of the magnet can be magnetic. The magnet may also be a rare earth metal magnet.

[00020] In this modality, rare earth metals can be like a neodymium boron iron magnet classified by the force of N24 to N54 which is a permanent magnet and can also include the

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5/14 following four classes: neodymium iron boron (NdFeB or NIB), samarium cobalt (SmCo), Alnico, ceramic or ferrite.

[00021] Additional magnets can be used, as there are 3 main types of magnets: permanent magnets, temporary magnets and electromagnets.

[00022] Figure 1B shows an isometric view of the quick disconnect assembly in which the quick disconnect assembly is shown partially assembled. The side walls (14a to 14d) and the bottom wall (11) are shown attached to each other to form the chamber (8). The outer plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (22) can be fixed to an end of the side wall (14d) opposite the inner plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12).

[00023] In a modality of the chamber they can be round or in the shape of a polygon.

[00024] Figure 1C shows an isometric view of the quick disconnect assembly, which is fully assembled. The internal plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12) can be fixed to the bottom wall (11) inside the chamber (8). The magnet (17) can be slidably arranged in the chamber (8) for movement between the top wall (10) and the inner plate which can be attracted in a magnetic way (12). The top wall (10), which has an opening (9), can be attached to the side walls (14a to 14d) opposite the bottom wall (11).

[00025] Figure 2 shows a section view of the quick disconnect assembly. The section view shows the quick disconnect assembly section through two of the side walls (14b and 14d). The sectional view also shows the top wall (10) and bottom wall (11) opposite each other.

[00026] The external plate that can be attracted in a

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6/14 magnet (22) can be fixed to a side wall using a fixing means (25).

[00027] In one embodiment, the fixing means can extend across the outer plate that can be attracted in a magnetic manner and on the side wall. The fixing means can be an adhesive, a fastener, such as a screw or pin, an epoxy, other bonding materials, or combinations thereof.

[00028] An article can be a lighter, a flashlight, a key ring, an MP3 player, an Ipod, a cell phone, a camera, a video recorder, a wallet, a cigarette case, an eyeglass case, glasses, sunglasses sun, horse bridles, wakeboard boards, ski boots, or similar items.

[00029] The internal plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12) can be fixed to the bottom wall (11) inside the chamber (8).

[00030] The magnet (17) is shown slidably arranged in the chamber (8) to move between the top wall (10) and the inner plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12).

[00031] A portion of the opening (9) is also shown on the top wall (10).

[00032] Figure 3A shows a section view of the quick disconnect assembly. The section view shows the quick disconnect assembly section through two of the side walls (14b and 14d). The sectional view also shows the top wall (10) and bottom wall (11) opposite each other.

[00033] The internal plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12) is shown connected to the bottom wall (11) inside the chamber (8).

[00034] The magnet (17) is shown slidably arranged in the chamber (8) in a first position (50) adjacent to the wall of

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7/14 top (10). The magnet (17) can be held in the first position (50) by the magnetic attraction of the magnet to the outer plate which can be attracted in a magnetic way (22).

[00035] Figure 3A also shows a magnetic field (21), with a first size of magnetic field (70), in a position that is attracted to the outer plate that can be attracted in a magnetic manner (22).

[00036] A coupling pin (30) with a pin head (32) and a pin rod (34) is shown in a position outside the magnetic field produced by the magnet (17). The pin rod (34) of the coupling pin (30) has a diameter small enough to slide in the chamber through the opening (9) in the top wall (10). The pin shank comprises a magnetically connectable material capable of moving the magnet (17).

[00037] In one embodiment, the pin rod can be cylindrical, conical, or polygonal with at least one flat face of the pin rod to fit the first flat side of the magnet.

[00038] In one embodiment, the pin stem and the pin head can be a two-piece unit that can be made of a ferromagnetic material, such as steel, which can also be removably connected by threading, epoxy, gluing , welding, wrinkling, quick coupling, screwing, or any other means of fixation. In an additional embodiment, the pin rod and the pin head can be a single piece that can be made of a ferromagnetic material. Additional magnetic materials can be used, such as iron and steel.

[00039] Figure 3B shows a section view of the quick disconnect assembly. The section view shows the section section

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8/14 for quick disconnection through two of the side walls (14b and 14d). The sectional view also shows the top wall (10) and bottom wall (11) opposite each other.

[00040] The internal plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12) is shown connected to the bottom wall (11) inside the chamber (8).

[00041] The coupling pin (30) with a pin head (32) and a pin rod (34) is shown in a position magnetically connected with the magnet (17). Since the coupling pin (30) is in a position magnetically connected to the magnet (17), the magnetic field (21) can change shape to a second magnetic field size (72).

[00042] The new shape of the magnetic field (21) changes the magnetic attraction force of the magnet to the inner plate which can be attracted in a magnetic way (12), and the magnet (17) moves to a second position (52) adjacent to the inner plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12) which can best be seen in Figure 1C.

[00043] Figure 3C shows a section view of the quick disconnect assembly. The section view shows the section of the quick disconnect assembly through two of the side walls (14b and 14d). The sectional view also shows the top wall (10) and bottom wall (11) opposite each other.

[00044] The internal plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12) is shown connected to the bottom wall (11) inside the chamber (8).

[00045] The pin stem of the coupling pin (34) is shown slidably arranged in the chamber (8), through the opening (9) in the top wall (10), in a magnetic attracted position connected to the magnet (17).

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9/14 [00046] The pin head can have a larger diameter than the pin shank and can be made of the same material as the pin shank. In another embodiment, the pin rod and the pin head can be made of different materials. Such materials may include, but are not limited to, plastics, metals, metal alloys, polymers and wood, for example.

[00047] The magnet (17) is shown slidably arranged in the chamber (8) in a second position (52) adjacent to the inner plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12). The magnet (17) is held in the second position (52) by the magnetic attraction of the magnet to the inner plate which can be attracted in a magnetic way (12).

[00048] Figure 3D shows a sectional view of the set. The section view shows the section of the quick disconnect assembly through two of the side walls (14b and 14d). The sectional view also shows the top wall (10) and bottom wall (11) opposite each other.

[00049] The internal plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12) is shown connected to the bottom wall (11) inside the chamber (8).

[00050] When a force (60) pulls the coupling pin (30) with enough force to break the magnetic attraction between the magnet (17) and the inner plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way (12), the magnet (17 ) can then slide through the chamber until it makes contact with the top wall (10).

[00051] If the force (60) is still strong enough to break the magnetic attraction between the magnet (17) and the coupling pin (30), the pin rod (30) of the coupling pin (34) may come off of the chamber (8) through the opening (9) in the top wall (10).

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10/14 [00052] Once the coupling pin (30) has been removed from the magnet attracted position connected to the magnet (17) the magnetic field (21) changes the shape back to its first magnetic field size (70 ), and the magnet (17) can once again be held in the first position (50) by the magnetic attraction of the magnets (17) to the outer plate which can be attracted in a magnetic way (22).

[00053] Figures 4A to 4F show articles (40) usable with the set. The uses of the set are not limited to these representations only.

Kit with Pin and Accessory Article [00054] In one embodiment, the kit for connecting and disconnecting an article comprises a set with a coupling pin comprising a pin head and a pin rod. The kit also includes an interchangeable accessory item.

[00055] In one embodiment, the pin head and pin rod can be hollow. In other embodiments, the pin rod can be solid and the pin head can be hollow. In an additional embodiment, the pin head may have an adapter and in an additional embodiment, the pin head may have a fixation.

[00056] The interchangeable accessory item can be connected to the assembly in a magnetic way using the magnet for quick connection and disconnection. An interchangeable accessory item can be a key ring, a carabiner, a floating key ring, a piece of jewelry, a bottle opener, a string, a suction cup, a cigar punch and combinations thereof.

[00057] In this mode, fasteners can be used as a multipurpose fastener, a jeans snap fastener, a jeans fastener, a belt clip, a purse clip, a bag clip

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11/14 of golf, and combinations thereof. The fasteners usable in this modality can also comprise a coupling pin to connect the assembly in a magnetic way using the magnet for quick connection and disconnection.

[00058] One or more interchangeable accessory items can be connected to the set at once, in this mode.

[00059] Figures 5A to 5H show the coupling pin (30) being used with the interchangeable accessory article (55) attached to the article (40). These figures also show the coupling pin pin head (32) and the pin stem (34) in various positions for use with the article (40).

Cigarette Plate [00060] In one embodiment, the kit for connecting and disconnecting an article comprises a set with a removable thin plate. The thin removable plate can be inserted into an article and can be connected to the assembly in a magnetic way using the magnet for quick connection and disconnection of the assembly.

[00061] The removable thin plate (65) can have a length between about 0.0508 m to about 0.1624 m and a thickness between about 0.00635 m to about 0.0190 m. The plate can be made of stainless steel or other magnetic material that can be attracted to the magnet. In an additional modality, the plate can be drilled with holes having different diameters, making it possible to fit them with clamps of different sizes.

[00062] In additional modalities, the removable thin plate can be larger or smaller than the dimensions, as described above.

[00063] In another embodiment, the removable thin plate (65) that can be no longer than about 0.0508 m, a

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12/14 width no greater than about 0.0508 m and a thickness between about 0.0003175 m to about 0.001587 m to magnetically attract the magnet through at least one layer of material having a thickness no greater than 0.0635 m to connect in a second article (45). At least one layer of material may include, but is not limited to, fabric, cellophane,

plastic, paper, cardboard, vinyl, latex, combinations From themselves. [00064] The figure 6 shows a modality of board slim removable (65) being used common first article (40) it is a second element (45). THE board thin removable can to be inserted bareback least one layer of material (67) how

shown in this Figure.

[00065] The thin removable plate can also include a fixing means on one side of an article. A fixing means can be an adhesive, velcro, a suction cup, a pressure fastener, a buckle, a fastener, a clamp and combinations thereof.

[00066] In one embodiment, the removable thin plate may have a hollow portion, where the surface is curved or rounded out. The hollow portion may also have perforations or holes.

[00067] In an additional embodiment, the kit can comprise two thin removable plates. One plate can be solid, while the other plate can have a hollow portion for quick connection and disconnection of an article.

[00068] In additional modalities, the removable thin plate can be larger or smaller than the dimensions described above.

[00069] In one embodiment, the removable thin plate can have a message, such as an advertising message, a slogan or a logo, in order to provide the dual function of maintaining and

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13/14 advertise in a single step, for the device.

Kit with Fixing Means [00070] In another modality, the kit for connecting and disconnecting an article comprises a set and a fixing means. The fixing means may further comprise a rod having a diameter small enough to move slidably within the chamber and the rod comprises a magnetically connectable material capable of moving the magnet from a position adjacent to the inner plate which it can be attracted in a magnetic way to a position adjacent to the outer plate which can be attracted in a magnetic way.

[00071] The rod inside the assembly chamber increases the magnetic field to a second size of magnetic field that moves the magnet to fit the inner plate that can be attracted in a magnetic way and the fixing means can connect in a magnetic way to the assembly using the magnet for quick connection and disconnection to the assembly.

[00072] The fastening means described in this modality can be, but are not limited to, a multipurpose fastener, a jeans snap fastener, a jeans fastener, a belt clip, a bag clip, a bag bag clip golf, and combinations thereof.

[00073] Figures 7A to 7G show modalities of the fixing means (75) that are used with a first article (40) and a second element (45). The modalities of the fixing means are not limited to what is being represented in the figures.

[00074] In another embodiment, the kit may include a set and a flexible magnetic piece to wrap an article. The flexible magnetic part can be coated with fabric, foam, or any flexible material. In this modality, the group can

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14/14 connect using the magnet with the flexible magnetic part for quick connection and disconnection.

[00075] Although these modalities have been described with emphasis on the modalities, it should be understood that in the scope of the attached claims, the modalities can be practiced differently from those specifically described here.

Claims (14)

- CLAIMS 1. KIT FOR CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING AN ARTICLE, comprising: The. a set (6), comprising a chamber (8) having a top wall (10) with an opening (9), a bottom wall (11), at least one side wall (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d), wherein the side wall is connected to the top wall and the bottom wall; an internal plate (12) that can be attracted in a fixed magnetic manner inside the chamber adjacent to the back wall (11); a magnet (17) with a first flat side of the magnet (18) and a second flat side of the magnet (19) opposite the first flat side of the magnet, where the magnet is slidably arranged in the chamber (8) to move between the inner plate (12) that can be attracted in a magnetic way and the top wall (10), the magnet providing a magnetic field; and an external plate (22) that can be attracted in a magnetic manner attached to the side wall opposite the back wall having a thickness and magnetic attraction strong enough to keep the magnet (17) adjacent to the first external plate that can be attracted in a way magnetic; and characterized by understanding: B. an accessory (30; 75) to fix and disconnect the item, the accessory comprising: a rod (34) having a diameter small enough to slide in the chamber (8) through the opening (9) of the top wall (10), the rod comprising a material which can be attracted in a magnetic manner capable of moving the magnet (17) from a position adjacent to the inner plate (12) which can be attracted Petition 870180168252, of 12/27/2018, p. 56/87 2/5 magnetic form to a position adjacent to the outer plate (22) which can be attracted in a magnetic way. Kit according to claim 1, characterized in that the magnet provides a magnetic field with a first size of magnetic field, and in which the rod inside the chamber comprises a magnetic material that increases the magnetic field to a second size of field thus moving the magnet to engage the inner plate which can be attracted in a magnetic manner. Kit according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that it comprises a coupling pin (30) comprising: The. a pin head (32); B. the rod is a pin rod (34) attached to the pin head. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it additionally comprises a removable thin plate (65), in which the removable thin plate can be inserted into an article and can be connected in a magnetic way to the assembly using the magnet for quick connection and disconnection to the assembly. 5. Kit according to claim 4, characterized in that the removable thin plate (65) has a length not greater than 0.0508 m and a width not greater than 0.0508 m and a thickness between 0.00318 m and 0.00159 m to to attract in magnetic shape to the magnet. 6. Kit, according to any of the claims 4 and 5, characterized by the plate slim removable (65) understand a magnetic alloy. 7. Kit according to any of the claims Petition 870180168252, of 12/27/2018, p. 57/87 3/5 4 to 6, characterized in that the removable thin plate (65) further comprises a coating arranged on the removable thin plate to perform an advertising function. Kit according to any one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the removable thin plate can have a means of fixing on one side of an article. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the accessory is a fixing means (75) comprising the rod (34) in which the fixing means can be magnetically attached to the assembly using the magnet for a quick connection and disconnection. 10. Kit according to claim 9, characterized in that the fastening means (75) can be a multipurpose fastener, a jeans snap fastener, a belt clip, a purse clip, a golf bag clip and combinations thereof. 11. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that an article may be a lighter, a flashlight, a keychain, a writing utensil, a lip care product, a cosmetic product, a medicine bottle , a memory card, an MP3 player, an I-pod, a camera, a video recorder, a cell phone, a wallet, a cigarette case, glasses case, glasses, sunglasses, a horse bridal , a wakeboard board, ski boots, or combinations thereof. Kit according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the assembly further comprises a second external plate disposed on an upper part of the side wall opposite the external plate. 13. Kit, according to any of the Petition 870180168252, of 12/27/2018, p. 58/87 4/5 claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the outer plate is attached to the side wall using a fixing means selected from the group consisting of: an adhesive, a fastener, an epoxy, other bonding materials, or combinations thereof. Kit according to any one of claims 3 to 13, characterized in that it comprises one or more of the following characteristics: - the chamber (8) is round or polygonal; - the rod (34) is cylindrical, conical or polygonal with at least one flat face of the pin rod to engage the first flat side of the magnet; - the side wall (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d) is at least one right side wall, with an upper part of the right side wall and a left side wall with an upper part of the left side wall; - O magnet (17) be a magnet in shape cylindrical, a magnet in form cube or otherwise geometric; - O magnet (17) be a magnet solid and everywhere of magnet be magnetic; - O magnet (17) be a magnet of metal rare earth; - a stem pin (34) and the pin head (32) be a two-piece unit; - the fastener (75) and the rod (34) are a two-piece unit; - the pin head (32) is removably connectable to the pin rod (34); - the pin head (32) and the pin rod (34) are made of ferromagnetic material; and - the pin head (32) has a larger diameter than the pin rod. Petition 870180168252, of 12/27/2018, p. 59/87 5/5 Kit according to any of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that it comprises an interchangeable accessory (55), in which the interchangeable article can be magnetically attached by using the magnet for quick connection and disconnection. one of a joint accessory item