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Miniature memory bit holder having armature prongs selectively piercing the associated contacts

US3997860A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 25, 1975
Grant dateDec 14, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 25, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H1/52
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A miniature memory bit holder which is provided with a movable armature having two sharp prongs mounted on opposite sides of the armature in opposition to one or a pair of fixed contacts. When the armature is moved the sharp prongs are adapted to pierce the fixed contact and remain embedded therein. An electromagnet is employed to move the armature. The armature and fixed contact may be housed in a container.

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