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Electromagnet and actuating mechanism for switch device, using thereof

US6940376B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2004
Grant dateSep 6, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H51/2209
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electromagnet includes a coil, a movable iron core adapted to move on the center axis of the coil, and a stationary iron core provided so as to cover the upper and lower surfaces and the outer peripheral surface of the coil. A permanent magnet is arranged in a gap surrounded by the movable iron core and the stationary core.

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