Abstract:
The invention relates to a spring member (1) for an electric switching device (84) such as a cradle relay. The spring member (1) comprises a distal end (10) and a proximal end (8) opposite said distal end (10). A base portion (6) comprises said proximal end (10). A contact spring section (2) extends from the base portion (6) to the distal end (10) and is provided with a contacting spot (40). The spring member (1) comprises a return spring section (4) which extends from the base portion (6) alongside the contact spring portion (2). The spring member (1) according to the invention allows for a more compact and simpler design of the electric switching device (84) by replacing for example the armature (96).
Abstract:
The invention is related to a spring member (5) for an electrical switching element, such as a relay, comprising at least one contact spring portion (7) with at least one contacting spot (9), and a base portion (13), from which the contact spring portion (7) extends, said base portion (13) comprising a terminal portion (15). In order to provide a spring member (5) for an electrical switching element and the same which can be used in small spaces, carry high currents and which can easily be adapted to different technical requirements, it is intended according to the invention that said base portion (13) comprises an extension (17) extending from said contact spring portion (7) to said terminal portion (15) said extension (17) protruding away from the remaining base portion (13).
Abstract:
In order to provide a solution in which smaller relays, in particular narrow relays, can be manufactured with standard materials, the invention shows a cradle (1) for a narrow relay (2), comprising a force introduction section (3) at which force is introduced from a triggering system (30), and a force diversion section (4) in which the introduced force is diverted to a contact system (40), wherein a direct connection line (5) between the force introduction section (3) and the force diversion section (4) runs through a receptacle (6) and a bottom (7) of the receptacle (6) is spaced apart from the direct connection line (5).
Abstract:
Shown is an electric switch (100) comprising a set of contacts (10) and a drive mechanism (50) for opening and closing the set of contacts (10), wherein the drive mechanism (50) is located besides the set of contacts (10) in a direction (W) that is perpendicular to a direction (O) in which the contacts (11, 12) are movable for at least one of opening and closing.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a core (1) for a coil (40) in particular of a switching device (60), such as an electromagnetic relay. The core (1) comprises an armature abutment section (2) for abutting an armature (48) in a closed condition, an armature bearing section (4) for mounting the armature (48) to the core (1) and a coil section (6) for receiving the coil (40). The coil section (6) extends along a longitudinal axis (X) from the armature abutment section (2) to the armature bearing section (4). In order to provide a core (1) which allows for an assembly of a slimmer switching device (60), the coil section (6) and at least one of the armature abutment section (2) and the armature bearing section (4), preferably both, extend along separate planes being offset from one another perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a spring assembly (1) for biasing an armature (2) of a switching device (3), such as a relay (4), and a switching device (3), such as a relay (4), comprising such spring assembly (1). In order to provide a spring assembly for biasing the armature of a switching device that has a simple construction and can easily, yet reliably, be mounted in the switching device, the spring assembly (1) comprising a spring base (7), and at least one spring arm (8) that protrudes from the spring base (7) for biasing the armature (2), wherein the spring base (7) comprises at least one embossment (9) for positioning the spring assembly (1) in the switching device (3).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a magnetic flux assembly (1) for closing a magnetic circuit of a relay (20), and a relay (20). A problem associated with known relays is that high magnetic forces and thus a high current in the control circuit or a high number of windings in the coil are necessary for switching, in particular if a load circuit connected to the armature is closed in the open position of the magnetic flux assembly. The object of the invention is to provide a solution that allows an easier switching, in particular with a lower current. This object is achieved by a Magnetic flux assembly (1) for closing a magnetic circuit of a relay (20), comprising a yoke (3), and an armature (4) that is movable relative to the yoke (3), wherein the yoke (3) comprises a coil part (31) that is adapted to be received in a coil (35), and a flux conduction part (36) that is adapted to conduct the magnetic flux generated by the coil (35), and wherein the armature (4) is U-shaped.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a monolithic carrier body (1) for a relay (2). Relays (2) often comprise carrier bodies (1) to which the parts of the relay (2) are mounted. Such carrier bodies (1) can comprise a base body (9) to which these elements are attached. However, in order to improve the insulation, additional insulation elements are often necessary. The object of the invention is to provide a carrier (1) body for a relay (2) with a minimum number of parts and a sufficient insulation performance. The object is achieved by a monolithic carrier body (1) for a relay (2), comprising a base body (9) from which a coil carrier (3) that is integral with the base body (9), and a contact element mount (5) that is integral with the base body (9) protrude away.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a contact spring (1) for an electrical switching element, a cradle (79) for an electrical switching element and an electrical switching element, in particular a cradle relay. In order to provide a contact spring (1), a cradle (79) and an electrical switching element, whereby the mounting of a cradle (79) on at least one contact spring (1) is facilitated, and in order to provide a possibility of producing compact electrical switching elements, it is intended according to the invention for the contact spring (1) that the contact spring (1) has at least one hook-shaped attaching mechanism (27) with at least one material tongue (39) which is bent back towards the contact site (11) of the contact spring (1) at least in sections. For the cradle according to the invention, it is intended that the cradle has at least one attaching means (95) for a contact spring (1), wherein the at least one attaching means (95) has a contact spring shaft (97) which extends perpendicular to a connecting line (87) between an armature- side end (83) and a spring-side end (85) of the cradle (79). For the cradle relay, it is intended that a hook-shaped attaching mechanism (27) of a contact spring (1) is received in a contact spring shaft (97) of an attaching mechanism (95) of the cradle (79), wherein the contact spring shaft (97) extends in a straight line perpendicular to a connecting line (87) between an armature-side end (83) and a spring- side end (85) of a cradle (79), wherein the hook-shaped attaching mechanism (27) and the attaching means (95) form a form fit in an undetachable manner.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a switching contact (1) for contactors and relays, comprising a spring element (11, 12) and a contact element (13) that is connected, with material bonding, to the spring element (11, 12). Furthermore, the invention relates to a method of producing a switching contact (1), in particular for use in contactors and relays, which is made up of a spring element (11, 12) and a contact element (13), the spring element (11, 12) and the contact element (13) being connected to one another with material bonding. In order to produce a stable connection between the spring element (11, 12) and the contact element (13) that can be miniaturised as far as possible, provision is made according to the invention such that the switching contact (1) comprises at least two layers (9, 10), the contact element (13), resting against a first layer (9), being connected, with material bonding, to an additional layer (10).