Micro-solenoid contactor for motor vehicle starter, and corresponding starter
US10068734B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2235/01
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A contact-breaker for a heat engine starter comprises a cap, a micro-solenoid having a coil which is stationary relative to the cap, and a core which is translational relative to the cap between a starting position and an end position. At least two contact terminals are stationary relative to the cap. A contact plate is inside the cap and is movable between a deactivated position in which the contact plate is spaced from the contact terminals and an active position in which the contact plate is in contact with the contact terminals. The contact-breaker is characterized in that the contact plate is secured to the core of the micro-solenoid in such a way that the contact plate drives the core of the micro-solenoid towards the starting position of the core when the contact plate moves from the active position into the deactivated position.
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