Switch device

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1984-04-10

1986-02-25

Harris, George

Electricity: magnetically operated switches, magnets, and electr

Electromagnetically actuated switches

Multiple contact type

335140, 200153P, H01H 6706

Patent

active

045730296

ABSTRACT:
A switch comprises switch members movable in an operating direction for opening and closing an electric circuit, a solenoid drive for moving the switch members in the operating direction, the solenoid drive comprising an armature having an operating movement normal to the operating direction of the switch members and a core, a push rod whereto the switch members are coupled for movement therewith, the push rod comprising a gear rack, and a pinion segment meshing with the gear rack. The push rod and the pinion segment are located between the armature and the core and are surrounded thereby, the pinion segment is pivotal about an axis extending transversely to the push rod and is engaged by the armature, the operating movement of the armature pivoting the pinion segment and moving the push rod and switch members coupled thereto in the operating direction.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2047061 (1936-07-01), Edwards
patent: 2432782 (1947-12-01), McClain

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