Switch using solenoid
US6337612B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H51/2209
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a switch using solenoid comprising a base having a plurality of grooves formed thereon; a plurality of solenoids having an armature respectively, and being disposed on each of the grooves, wherein the armature is moved in upward and downward directions while an electric current flows into the solenoid; a plurality of connectors respectively disposed in the grooves; and a plurality of contact means for electrically connecting the predetermined number of the connectors disposed in each of the grooves, and being movably disposed in each of the grooves to be pressed by the armature moved in downward direction. Therefore, the number of parts and manufacturing cost of the switch in accordance with the present invention are reduced, and total size of the switch may be minimized.
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