Switching device and sensor in a circuit with improved detection of switching state
US9004230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K17/968
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A switching device including at least one sensor for detection purposes which can be switched between at least two switching states depending on the detection. In order to enable improved detection of the switching states, a switching unit is provided, the switching unit and the at least one sensor each having a communication unit for communicating with one another, and it being possible for the switching unit to be switched depending on the at least one sensor.
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