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Relay having two switches that can be actuated in opposite directions

US9275815B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG · DE

Inventors

Ralf Hoffmann
Jens Heinrich · Radeberg, DE
Christian Mueller · Wiesbaden, DE
Olaf Abel · Altentreptow, DE
Thomas Kuehne · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 27, 2013
Grant date	Mar 1, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 27, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01H51/229
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electromechanical relay is provided, comprising a magnetic system and a pivotable armature. A diagnostic switch is arranged on one side of the relay, and the set of contacts of the diagnostic switch is driven by the adjacent leg of the armature. A load switch is arranged on the bottom side of the relay and is driven by the second leg of the armature via an insulating coupling member.

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