Longitudinal electromagnetic latching relay

Details Longitudinal electromagnetic latching relay Longitudinal electromagnetic latching relay

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Donovan, Lincoln (Department: 2832)

Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr

Electromagnetically actuated switches

Utilizing conductive liquid

C335S060000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06838959

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an electrical relay in which a solid slug is moved within a channel and used to make or break an electrical connection. The solid slug is moved by electromagnets. In the preferred embodiment, the slug is wetted by a conducting liquid, such as liquid metal, that also adheres to wettable contact pads within the channel to provide a latching mechanism. The relay is amenable to manufacture by micro-machining techniques.

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