End position detector for movable switch parts
US7135648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61L5/107
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention pertains to an end position detector for movable switch parts (3) which comprises a rod assembly and a housing (12), into which the rod assembly penetrates and in which at least one sensor for sensing an end position of the rod assembly is arranged. According to the invention, the rod assembly is connected to the movable switch part (3) such that it can be pivoted in a vertical plane that lies transverse to the longitudinal direction of the rails, wherein the rod assembly comprises at least one rod (8) of circular cross section, and wherein said rod (8) in its region that penetrates into the housing (12) in a sealed fashion carries on its periphery at least one switching flank (13) that cooperates with a switch contact (16).
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