Magnetic latches and vehicle containers and systems

Abstract

Magnetic latches and vehicle containers and systems are provided. A magnetic latch for a lid and a bin of a container in a vehicle includes at least one overmolded magnet detachably connected to the lid. A metal portion is magnetically attracted to the overmolded magnet. The at least one overmolded magnet is connected to the bin with magnetic attraction to the lid overmolded magnet to magnetically open and close the lid and bin of the container. The overmold on the magnet encapsulates the magnet with a vibration dampening material such as rubber. The metal portion can be a second at least one overmolded magnet. The container can be a center console, a glove bin, an ashtray, a trunk, a sunroof sunshade, a lid. A spear, a clip, a fork, or other suitable fastener can be formed on a side of the overmold to allow insertion and attachment to a corresponding hole on the lid.

Description

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 028,564, filed May 22, 2020, and U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application No. 17 / 322,917, filed May 18, 2021. The U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Application is a continuation-in-part application claiming priority to U.S. Patent Application No. P055, Application No. 12 / 464,867, Patent No. 8615852, filed May 13, 2009, entitled "Magnetic Fastener Clip". This U.S. non-provisional patent application is a continuation-in-part application claiming priority to U.S. Patent Application No. P049-H, Application No. 16 / 571,185, Patent No. 10,995,783, filed September 15, 2019, entitled "Fastener Clip Assembly with a Dome and Limiters," the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention generally relates to means for latching objects, and more particularly to a magnetic latch and / or damper for securely closing a lid to a container in a vehicle, and for damping and absorbing vibrations in the container, vehicle chassis, storage compartment, lid, sunshade or any suitable cover or door. Background Technology

[0004] Currently, there are many mechanical devices available for latching lids to containers in vehicles (such as center consoles). Traditional mechanical latches are complex, require plastic or steel springs, and the engagement results in unpleasant vibrations and noise. Moreover, over time, the plastic deteriorates, causing the plastic spring latches to lose their elasticity, leading to BSR—buzz, squeak, and rattles. Similarly, the combination of plastic latches and springs also deteriorates, resulting in unwanted BSR.

[0005] Traditional mechanical latches require two actions: compression and lifting, which necessitate multiple movements and manipulations. Examples of such mechanical latches are described in U.S. Patent Nos. 9,738,227, 9,963,923, 7,240,941, 9,919,654, and 10,352,071, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0006] As used herein, "body panel" means, for example, any interior or exterior structure attached to a vehicle, such as plastic or metal interior trim or any interior trim piece. A body panel can be any suitable exterior body panel, such as a fender, bumper, four-panel panel, or door panel. The vehicle chassis can include any base plate, roof, plate, body panel, structural frame, chassis component or sub-component, support component, wall, or any suitable object or combination thereof.

[0007] Traditional mechanical latches in automotive applications have exposed magnets, which expose these magnets to other surfaces such as plastics and metals, resulting in vibration, rattling, clicking, buzzing, and (BSR).

[0008] Existing drawbacks of conventional mechanical latches include reliance on plastic latches to maintain tension and avoid rattling. However, the plastic on the contacts is prone to rubbing and rattling. Conventional latches rely on plastic latches to act as springs, and on hooks to engage pins or striker plates or frames. Another drawback is that the elasticity or resilience of the plastic latch deteriorates over time, resulting in less or no tension on the latch, leading to rattling and BSR (Beat Screw Reduction). Furthermore, since both the latch and the corresponding frame are made of plastic, when the latch and frame collide, the result is plastic-to-plastic contact or impact. The plastic components, including the latch, frame, case, and lid, vibrate due to absorbing energy from closing, opening, or road vibrations. These vibrations from the plastic components cause closing, opening, or rattling, producing plastic clicks or small sounds that are associated with low quality and a cheap feel (if not cheap).

[0009] As a result, sagging, wear, squeaking, rattling, humming, corrosion, loss of elasticity, and loss of seal can occur, especially after years of vehicle operation and exposure to vibration and other environmental conditions. Therefore, these mechanical latches do not provide a sufficient sense of quality.

[0010] Once installed, the container or compartment is sometimes touched or pushed by passengers during vehicle use. Under various environmental conditions, such as in the presence of vibrations of varying amplitudes and frequencies, latches are typically required to secure the lid to the container. Furthermore, the latching device should prevent or minimize the amount of any attached humming, rattling, or other type of noise that might attract the attention of vehicle occupants or otherwise weaken it. Further, another requirement for the latch is that it accommodates various levels of plastic and sheet metal curvature, thickness, and manufacturing tolerances, such as the various dimensions in the lid and container. Conventional latches typically do not adequately accommodate the range of plastic and sheet metal thicknesses, do not minimize or eliminate humming and rattling, and do not adequately accommodate variations in manufacturing tolerances. As a result, under these conditions, these latches do not properly close the lid to the container, vibrate, or more severely break or otherwise fail. If the latch breaks, the lid will vibrate and open over bumps in the road, resulting in noise, BSR, and an aesthetically undesirable appearance. Moreover, replacing a damaged latch that has already been installed can be difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0011] A magnetic latch for a lid and case of a container in a vehicle includes at least one overmolded magnet detachably attached to the lid. A metal portion is magnetically attracted by the overmolded magnet. At least one overmolded magnet is attached to a case having magnetic attraction with the lid's overmolded magnet to magnetically open and close the container's lid and case. The overmolded portion on the magnet encapsulates the magnet with a vibration-damping material (such as rubber). The metal portion may be a second at least one overmolded magnet. The container may be a center console, glove box, ashtray, trunk, sunroof visor, or lid. Spears, clamps, forks, or other suitable fasteners may be formed on one side of the overmolded portion to allow insertion and attachment to corresponding holes in the lid.

[0012] Among other advantages, vibration damping materials (such as rubber bumpers) have a variety of uses: locking the case and acting as a BSR countermeasure, preventing squeaking, absorbing vibration, damping mechanical vibration, and preventing rattling. The molded magnet is easy to replace, rather than the entire conventional mechanical latch, by removing and replacing it. Another advantage is that there is no mechanical wear because the latch is closed and held closed by magnetic force.

[0013] Magnetic latches facilitate the attachment of covers or body panels to containers such as center consoles, glove boxes, vehicle door compartments, sunroof covers, sunroof sections, and instrument panel structures.

[0014] Even with slight magnet degradation, the magnet geometry, the design of the rubber overmolded component, and the design distance between the magnets allow for self-adjustment, ensuring that the rubber and magnets degrade together and compensate for their individual degradation. For example, when the magnet develops a lower magnetic field over time due to natural degradation or due to use or environmental conditions (heat, vibration, pressure, sunlight, impact, magnetic and electric fields, air, water, humidity, etc.), the rubber overmolded component can be designed to be thinner to compensate for the reduced magnetic field. By selecting compounds, polymers, and rubbers with the desired combination of the above characteristics, the rubber overmolded component material can be designed to reduce its thickness in response to the same conditions, thus reducing the distance between the box and lid magnets. The thinner overmolded layer between the box magnet and the lid magnet reduces the distance between the magnets, thus maintaining a roughly similar attractive force between the box magnet and the lid magnet. Therefore, even after many years of use, there is no need to replace the magnets or the overmolded component. Moreover, due to the adaptive compensation for magnet degradation maintaining a considerable attractive force, rattling, buzzing, noise, harshness, and vibration are reduced or eliminated.

[0015] Among other advantages, as the lid on the magnet assembly approaches the magnetic overmolded component, the magnet automatically aligns and attaches to the magnetic bracket, making it very easy to close the case to the lid, significantly easier than conventionally possible methods. The magnetic latch according to one embodiment provides approximately zero clearance between the lid and the case. Closing the lid to the case is very easy and requires little or no closing force compared to conventional containers that require slamming shut, resulting in unpleasant vibrations and noise. Furthermore, the pull-out force is a single-motion pull rather than squeezing and pulling, and as a result, provides many ergonomic advantages. For example, the relatively low closing force is particularly advantageous for operators who repeatedly close the lid. The relatively low closing force required to blindly close the lid into the compartment increases productivity and may result in quieter operation and even fewer injuries (including those associated with repetitive stress syndrome). Moreover, by selecting a single overmolded magnet or reducing the number of overmolded magnets for different containers, even with different curvatures and thicknesses, confusion during replacement is eliminated because the same type or a reduced number of overmolded magnets are used for all or most containers or compartments. Therefore, maintenance personnel do not need to worry about selecting the wrong fasteners.

[0016] Furthermore, the overmolded magnet continuously adapts to changes in environmental conditions, such as vehicle deflection, passenger thrust, vibration, and thermal expansion. For example, additionally or in combination with the aforementioned adaptive features, the magnetic latch can adapt to changes in thermal expansion, particularly due to differences in the rates of thermal expansion between dissimilar metals of the vehicle chassis components and / or between plastic components (such as interior trim panels attached to a metal vehicle chassis). The overmolded magnet can also be fastened to plastic and / or metal bonding structures. The magnetic latch can be made of corrosion-resistant materials, such as plastics or treated metals, to provide a long and reliable service life.

[0017] Another advantage is that magnetic latches are relatively easy to manufacture using relatively inexpensive processes and materials. The use of magnetic latches reduces production costs, increases worker productivity and efficiency, improves reliability and quality, and reduces overall vehicle assembly, warranty, and maintenance costs. Magnetic latches securely attach covers, such as power lids, to the center console or glove box, thus improving reliability in both the short and long term, while further enhancing vehicle safety and quality. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figures 1 to 7 It contains various views of the container or console and the magnetic latch assembly;

[0019] Figures 8 to 16 Various views of an overmolded latch assembly according to one embodiment;

[0020] Figures 17 to 23 These are various views of a latch assembly according to one embodiment; and

[0021] Figures 24 to 30 These are various views of an arch or cap latch assembly according to one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Figures 1 to 7 These are various views of a container or console 10 and a magnetic latch assembly 40, which includes a lid 20 and a case 30. The container 10 can be a center console, glove box, ashtray, luggage compartment, optical glasses storage case, fuse box, sunroof shawl or cover, or any suitable vehicle container.

[0023] Figure 1 The magnetic latch 40 for the lid 20 and box 30 is shown, comprising at least one lid latch 50 and at least one box latch 60, as well as a hinge 70. While various embodiments with multiple pairs of lid latches 50 and box latches 60 are shown, one, two, three, four, or five pairs of lid latches 50 and box latches 60 can be used. Similarly, fewer or more pairs of magnets, such as two, six, ten, twenty, or more, can be used.

[0024] Several embodiments of the at least one cover latch 50 and at least one box latch 60 are described in detail below. These different embodiments provide ingenious solutions for connecting and arranging magnets to meet a wide range of magnetic latching requirements.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a side view of container or console 10. The lid latch 50 further includes: a lid magnetic retainer 250; and a magnetic material 252 attached to the lid magnetic retainer 250; and a lid fastener 700 attached to the lid magnetic retainer 250 for attachment to the lid 20. The box latch 60 further includes: a box magnetic retainer 260 and a magnetic material 262 attached to the box magnetic retainer 260; and a box fastener 700 attached to the box magnetic retainer 260 for attachment to the box 30. The lid latch 50 and box latch 60 include vibration-damping material to magnetically open and close the lid 20 and box 30 of container 10. Magnetic materials 252 and 262 are at least one of the following: a magnet or a metal having magnetic attraction with a magnet. For example, the magnetic material 252 of the lid can be steel, steel alloy, iron, or any magnetic material, while the magnetic material 262 of the box can be a magnet, or vice versa. Alternatively, both the magnetic material 252 of the lid and the magnetic material 262 of the box can be magnets. According to one embodiment, the magnetic poles on the lid magnet 252 are aligned from north to south, and the magnetic poles on the box magnet 262 are aligned from south to north.

[0026] The lid magnet 252 is attached to the lid magnetic retainer 250, and the box magnet 262 is attached to the box magnetic retainer 260 by at least one of the following methods: adhesive; thermal welding; ultrasonic welding; overmolding; mechanical fastening; metal clip; plastic clip; press fit; and a spear pressed into the corresponding box hole 80 and lid hole 90. According to one embodiment, the vibration damping material is rubber. Various embodiments of the lid magnetic retainer 250 and the box magnetic retainer 260 (such as overmolded magnets and overmolded parts on the carrier and magnets 252, 262) are described below.

[0027] Figure 3 The at least one lid latch 50 is shown fastened to a corresponding lid slot 80. The at least one box latch 60 is fastened to a corresponding box slot 90. At the open ends of the lid 20 and box 30 opposite to the hinge 70 side of the container 10, lid and box fasteners 700 can be attached to the inner portions of the lid 20 and box 30.

[0028] Different embodiments of the fastener 700 will be described below to provide innovative solutions for a wide range of fastening requirements.

[0029] Figure 4 This is the view of container 10 in the open position; Figure 5 This is a side view of container 10 in its open position.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of container 10 in its closed position. (Example) Figure 3 As also shown, according to one embodiment, the magnetic latch 40 provides approximately zero gap between the lid 20 and the case 30. This zero gap can be formed by the contacting lid latch 50 and case latch 60. According to one embodiment, a support or abrasion-resistant material is located between the lid latch 50 and the case latch 60 and provides contact with the lid latch 50 and the case latch 60 to compensate for aging as previously described.

[0031] Figure 7 Three different embodiments of fasteners 700 for securing molded magnets 50, 60 to corresponding cover slots 80 and box slots 90 are shown. Other fastening embodiments will be described.

[0032] Figures 8 to 16 These are various views of an overmolded latch assembly according to one embodiment.

[0033] Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 This is a side view showing the lid latch 50 and the box latch 60 in the open and closed positions. Fasteners 700 secure the lid latch 50 and the box latch 60 to their corresponding lid slots 80 and box slots 90.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the lid latch 50 is a lid-covered magnet 1150, and the box latch 60 is a box-covered magnet 1160.

[0035] Figures 11 to 12 The magnetic latch 1140 is shown to include at least one lid-overmolded magnet 1150 and at least one case-overmolded magnet 1160. Magnets 252 and 262 can be overmolded with injection-molded rubber. In this embodiment, the fastener 700 is a spear formed by injection molding, such that these spears 1700 are formed as part of the injection-molded magnets 1150 and 1160. Spears 1700 are formed on the side of the lid-overmolded magnet 1150 opposite to the lid magnet 252 to attach to corresponding holes 80 on the lid 20. Spears 1700 are formed on the side of the case-overmolded magnet 1160 opposite to the case magnet 262 to attach to corresponding holes 90 on the case 30.

[0036] Although various embodiments of multiple pairs of lid-covered molded magnets 1150 and box-covered molded magnets 1160 are shown, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 covered molded magnets 1150, 1160 can be used. Fewer or more magnets, such as 2, 6, 10, 20, or more pairs, can be used.

[0037] Also Figure 3 As shown, the at least one lid-covered molded magnet 1150 is secured to a corresponding lid slot 80. Similarly, the at least one case-covered molded magnet 1160 is secured to a corresponding case slot 90.

[0038] According to one embodiment, the overmolded parts 1150, 1160 comprise at least one of the following materials: polypropylene; glass filler; acetal; plastic; vinyl material; rubber; plastisol; plastic; acetal; polyacetal; polyoxymethylene; nylon; glass fiber and carbon fiber; and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) or any suitable material. For example, the overmolded parts 1150, 1160 are made of any material that is flexible enough to support and flex magnets 252, 262.

[0039] The hardness can be between 70 and 80, but it can be less than 70 or greater than 80. For example, the hardness can be between 50 and 100.

[0040] Figures 17 to 23 These are various views of a latch assembly 1740 according to one embodiment. The lid magnetic retainers 250, 1750 further include a lid carrier 1850 including a lid rib 1852, and the lid carrier 1850 and lid magnet 252 are covered by a lid overmolding 1854. The box magnetic retainers 260, 1760 further include a box carrier 1860 having a box rib 1862, and the box carrier 1860 and box magnet 262 are covered by a box overmolding 1864. The lid fastener 700 is a lid clip 1856, and the box fastener 700 is a box clip 1866. The lid clip 1856 is inserted and attached to the lid rib 1852. The box clip 1866 is inserted and attached to the box rib 1862. Thus, by inserting the lid clip 1856 into the lid slot 80, the entire lid magnetic retainer 1750 can be clamped into the lid 20. Similarly, the entire magnetic retainer 1760 can be clamped into the box 30 by inserting the box clip 1866 into the box slot 90.

[0041] According to one embodiment, during the insertion of the lid magnetic retainer 1750 into the lid 20 and the insertion of the lid clip 1856 into the lid slot 80, an alignment fork 1770 is inserted into the corresponding slots 80, 90 to provide alignment. Similarly, during insertion, the alignment fork 1770 is inserted into the corresponding slots 80, 90 to provide alignment, and the entire box magnetic retainer 1760 can be clamped into the box 30 by inserting the box clip 1866 into the box slot 90.

[0042] Figure 23 Different views of clips 1856, 1866 according to one embodiment are shown. Clips 1856, 1866 may be clips as described in Termax's patents US6,718,599 and US7,188,392, which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0043] Figures 24 to 30 Various embodiments of the dome or cap latch assembly according to one embodiment.

[0044] The cap magnetic retainers 250, 2450 further include a cap carrier 2450, which includes a cap fork 2456 extending from the cap carrier 2450. The cap fork 2456 includes side wings 2510 to spring outward into a cap slot 80. As the cap fork 2456 and the box fork 2466 are inserted into the slots 80, 90, the side wings 2510 spring inward to allow insertion, and after the side wings 2510 leave the slots 80, 90, the side wings 2510 swing out to clamp the cap fork 2456 and the box fork 2466 into the slots 80, 90. The cap carrier 2450 and the cap magnet 252 are covered by a cap overlay molding 2454.

[0045] The box magnetic retainers 260, 2460 further include a box carrier 2460, which includes a box fork 2466 extending from the box carrier 2460, the box fork 2466 including side wings 2510 for outward insertion into a box slot 90. The box carrier 2460 and the box magnet 262 are covered by a box cover molding 2464. The lid fork 2456 and the box fork 2466 can be fasteners as described in Termax's patent US10,995,783, which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0046] According to one embodiment, during the insertion of the lid magnetic retainer 2450 into the lid 20 and the insertion of the lid fork 2456 into the lid slot 80, an alignment fork 1770 is inserted into the corresponding slots 80, 90 to provide alignment. Similarly, during insertion, the alignment fork 1770 is inserted into the corresponding slots 80, 90 to provide alignment, and the entire box magnetic retainer 2460 can be clamped into the box 30 by inserting the box fork 2466 into the box slot 90.

[0047] According to an alternative embodiment, the cover 20 may further include base holes 80' to receive fasteners 700 [spears 1700, clips 1856, 1866, forks 2456, 2464 on overmolded parts 250, 260, 1854, 1856, 2464, 2454]. These base holes 80' allow for alternative attachment to the body panel by applying adhesive or any suitable fastener. A tapered hole filled with adhesive on the top side of the fastener 700, larger in diameter than on the bottom side (which matches the body panel), will further provide both mechanical and adhesive bonding (as a result of the adhesive properties of the adhesive). The latch assembly 40 thus includes a body panel 10 (such as the cover 20 attached to magnetic overmolded parts 50, 60) attached via fasteners 700 that mate with the holes 80' or alternatively via adhesive or other suitable fasteners (such as screws, bolts, rivets, or any suitable fasteners).

[0048] Alternatively, the cover 20 or the housing 30 may include any attachment mechanism suitable for connecting or attaching to the molded magnets 50, 60, such as nuts, bolts, welded posts, studs, button heads, clips, panel clips, retainers, panel-mount sockets, retainer washers or rivets, cable ties, wire clips, hook and loop fasteners (Velcro®), tape, double-sided tape, arrays of long spikes, or any suitable combination. The corresponding mounting structure will thus be attached to the base attachment mechanism via the corresponding attachment mechanism.

[0049] The overmolded magnets 50 and 60 can be a single piece (i.e., a magnet) or a multi-piece assembly. Although the overmolded magnets 50 and 60 are shown as rectangular, any suitable shape (including elliptical, square, circular, triangular, or polygonal) can be used. For example, the geometry of the magnets 252 and 262, the number of magnets 252 and 262, and the distance between the magnets can be designed for the desired magnetic force.

[0050] Unlike traditional latches with the clicking sound of plastic or metal that produces mid-to-high frequencies, the magnetic latch 40 offers a high-quality, quiet engagement without the high-damping or attenuation of mid-to-high frequency sounds. Unlike traditional latches, the magnetic latch 40 has a completely different feel, look, and sound.

[0051] Overmolded magnets 50 and 60 are adapted to different surface curvatures and thicknesses. Magnetic latch 40 is operable for blind attachment to container 10 (such as a vehicle chassis, i.e., door frame, chassis, or roof). Optional brackets provide additional height for suitable applications.

[0052] According to this embodiment, although magnets 252 and 262 are spaced apart by a predetermined distance, there is a relatively small opening area or no opening area between the opposing molded magnets 1150 and 1160. This may be suitable for short-height applications where there is a small or relatively short distance between the lid and the container (i.e., the center console). Therefore, the magnetic latch assembly 40 may include magnetic fasteners 700 of various heights. For example, molded magnets 1150 and 1160 of various heights can be used when the distance between the lid 20 and the case 30 varies.

[0053] Therefore, the operator or driver does not need to push any buttons, engage levers, release latches, or compress springs. The user simply lifts the lid, creating a different tactile sensation. For example, the user only overcomes the magnetism and the weight of the lid. In other words, the user simply grips and pulls, giving them a different feeling. Because the user does experience the initial lifting force decreasing as the magnets disengage when lifting the lid against the magnetism, the force corresponds to a different force distribution. For example, the magnetic force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance. Thus, the force applied by the user is completely different compared to conventional latches used to open and close the lid. A significant advantage of magnetic latches is the greatly improved feel of closing and opening the lid. Another significant advantage is the completely different closing and light magnetic release, as well as the tactile release. According to one embodiment, the holding force is approximately 2 to 3 pounds; however, this force can be designed to be less than 2 pounds or greater than 3 pounds.

[0054] The magnetic latch assembly 40 can be pre-assembled in preparation for insertion into the vehicle chassis by attaching the overmolded magnets 1150, 1160. Similarly, the magnetic latch 40 can be pre-assembled by attaching the overmolded magnets 1150, 1160 to the cover 20 or box 30 (such as the center console 10) as described above to form a body panel assembly (not shown) that is quickly ready and easy to install during the final assembly of the vehicle.

[0055] The magnetic latch 40 and the console assembly 10 are operable as a single unit to be inserted and aligned with structures such as the vehicle chassis, pillars, roof, instrument panel, or frame to form a vehicle with magnetic clips.

[0056] The central console can be constructed from plastic or from any suitable material, such as plastic, vinyl, cloth, wood, steel, aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber, or any suitable material.

Claims

1. A magnetic latch for use in lids and boxes of containers in a vehicle, the magnetic latch comprising: A lid latch, wherein the lid latch is a lid-covered magnetic material component, the lid-covered magnetic material component comprising: Lid carrier; A lid clip is attached to the lid carrier, the lid clip being used to attach to the lid; A magnetic material for the lid, wherein the magnetic material is placed in a magnetic material placement hole on the side of the lid carrier opposite to the lid clip; and A cap cover molding, wherein the cap cover molding covers the cap magnetic material and the cap carrier; Box latch, wherein the box latch is a box-covered molded magnetic material component, the box-covered molded magnetic material component comprising: Container carrier; A box clip attached to the box carrier, the box clip being used to attach to the box; A box magnetic material, wherein the box magnetic material is placed in a box magnetic material placement hole on the side of the box carrier opposite to the box clamp; and A box-covering molded part, wherein the box-covering molded part covers the box's magnetic material and the box carrier. The lid latch and the box latch include vibration damping material, and the lid and the box are magnetically opened and closed by means of a molded magnetic material component covering the lid and the box.

2. The magnetic latch according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic material of the lid or the magnetic material of the box is at least one of the following materials: a magnet or a metal having a magnetic attraction with a magnet.

3. The magnetic latch according to claim 1, wherein: The lid overmolded component or the box overmolded component comprises at least one of the following materials: polypropylene, glass filler, acetal, plastic, vinyl material, rubber, plastisol, polyacetal, polyoxymethylene, nylon, glass fiber and carbon fiber, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene.

4. The magnetic latch according to claim 1, wherein: The lid carrier has lid ribs; The container carrier has container ribs; The cap clip is inserted and attached to the cap rib; and The box clamp is inserted and attached to the box rib.

5. The magnetic latch according to claim 1, wherein the cover magnetic material is a cover magnet, the box magnetic material is a box magnet, and the magnetic poles on the cover magnet are aligned with the magnetic poles on the box magnet.

6. The magnetic latch according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic material of the lid is a lid magnet, the magnetic material of the box is a box magnet, the magnetic poles on the lid magnet are aligned from north to south, and the magnetic poles on the box magnet are aligned from south to north.

7. The magnetic latch according to claim 1, wherein the vibration damping material is rubber.

8. The magnetic latch of claim 1, wherein the container is at least one of the following: a central console, a glove box, an ashtray, a suitcase, an optical glasses storage box, a fuse box, a skylight shade or cover.

9. The magnetic latch of claim 1, wherein the lid latch and the box latch are maintained at approximately zero gap between the lid and the box.

10. The magnetic latch of claim 1, wherein the cover latch and the box latch or abrasion-resistant material are in contact when closed.

11. A magnetic latch for use in covers and boxes in a vehicle, the magnetic latch comprising: At least one cap-covered molded magnet is attached to the cap via a cap clip; At least one box-covered molded magnet, the at least one box-covered molded magnet being connected to the box via a box clip, having a magnetic attraction with the at least one lid-covered molded magnet; The at least one lid-covered molded magnet and the at least one box-covered molded magnet include vibration damping material, and the at least one lid-covered molded magnet and the at least one box-covered molded magnet are used to magnetically open and close the lid and the box. The at least one cap-covered molded magnet includes: Lid carrier; The cap clip is attached to the cap carrier, the cap clip being used to attach to the cap slot; A cap magnet, the cap magnet being placed in a cap magnet placement hole on the side of the cap carrier opposite to the cap clip; and A lid cover molding, the lid cover molding covering the lid magnet and the lid carrier; and wherein the at least one lid cover molding magnet comprises: Container carrier; The box clip is attached to the box carrier, and the box clip is used to attach to the box slot; A box magnet, the box magnet being placed in a box magnet placement hole on the side of the box carrier opposite to the box clamp; and A box cover molding component, wherein the box cover molding component covers the box magnet and the box carrier.

12. The magnetic latch of claim 11, wherein the overmolding material reduces its thickness over a specified time period in accordance with the aging of the magnet to maintain the magnetic force.

13. The magnetic latch of claim 11, wherein the cover clip is a metal clip attached to a rib on the side of the cover carrier opposite to the cover magnet, and the box clip is a metal clip attached to a rib on the side of the box carrier opposite to the box magnet.

14. A magnetic latch and storage assembly for a vehicle, comprising: A box having a storage cavity configured to be attached to a vehicle chassis; A lid, which is hinged to the box and configured to open and close; A magnetic latch, attached to the lid and the case and configured to open and close, the magnetic latch comprising: At least one cap-covered molded magnet is attached to the cap via a cap clip; At least one box-covered molded magnet, the at least one box-covered molded magnet being connected to the box via a box clip, having a magnetic attraction with the at least one lid-covered molded magnet; The at least one lid-covered molded magnet and the at least one box-covered molded magnet include vibration damping material, and the at least one lid-covered molded magnet and the at least one box-covered molded magnet are used to magnetically open and close the lid and the box. The at least one cap-covered molded magnet includes: Lid carrier; The lid clip is attached to the lid carrier and is used to attach to the lid slot; A cap magnet, the cap magnet being placed in a cap magnet placement hole on the side of the cap carrier opposite to the cap clip; and A cover-shaped molded part, wherein the cover-shaped molded part covers the cover magnet and the cover carrier; And the at least one box-covered molded magnet includes: Container carrier; The box clip is attached to the box carrier, and the box clip is used to attach to the box slot; A box magnet, the box magnet being placed in a box magnet placement hole on the side of the box carrier opposite to the box clamp; and A box cover molding component, wherein the box cover molding component covers the box magnet and the box carrier.

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