Sealed proximity switch assembly

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1987-10-08

1988-11-29

Scott, J. R.

Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr

Permanent magnet-actuated switches

200 6181, 200 6162, H01H 900

Patent

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047885173

ABSTRACT:
A sealed proximity switch assembly comprising a housing of non-magnetic material, contacts mounted in the housing, a movable contact member of electrically conductive material mounted within the housing for movement toward and away from engagement with the contacts, a spring yieldingly urging the contact member into engagement with the contacts, and a magnet within the housing and connected to the contact member such that when a portion of a movable member is in proximity with the housing, the magnet is attracted toward the portion moving the contact member out of engagement with the contacts.

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