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G03B 27/62 (2006.01) G03G 15/00 (2006.01) H01H 9/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1245709
-1- ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE In a copier with a copying platen, and platen cover unit pivotal thereover, which may comprise a document feeder, the platen cover unit having connecting pivotal lifting means, and a magnetic latch for magnetically latching the platen cover unit in a closed position closely overlying the copierplaten with a magnetic flux field between the platen cover unit and the copier generated by at least one magnet on one completing a magnetic circuit through at least one magnetic flux conductive member on the other when the magnetic latch is closed, the magnetic latching of the platen cover unit in the closed position providing for document retention and illumination thereunder and magnetic resistance to opening of the platen cover unit by the lifting means, and with a switch for indicating closure of the platen cover unit, the improvement wherein the switch comprises a magnetic switch magnetically coupled to the magnetic latch, the magnetic switch being magnetically actuated in response to the change in magnetic flux field of the magnetic latch corresponding to the completion of the magnetic circuit through the magnetic flux conductive member, the magnetic switch providing a control signal to the copier in direct response to, and indicative of, the completed, positive, magnetic latching of the platen cover unit in the closed position.
496682
Sim & Mcburney
Xerox Corporation
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