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Device for breaking/making an electric circuit

US8446241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 2008
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2050/007
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for switching on and off an electric circuit comprising: a charge (5) which can be ignited, the combustion of which brings about the switching on or off of the electric circuit, ignition means for the pyrotechnic charge (5), characterized in that: the ignition means are connected to the electric circuit and the ignition means comprise a microswitch (M, M′) with magnetic action for controlling the ignition of the pyrotechnic charge (5).

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