Abstract: The invention relates to a device for articulating a moving blade pivoting on its base.The mobile member is constituted by a blade fixed to a float, which floats on a liquid contained in a cavity made in a base, the liquid being kept in the cavity by capillarity. The nature and dimensions of the float are adapted to the liquid density. The cavity dimensions are large enough to permit the float to move, without mechanical jamming. The mobile assembly, blade and float is prevented from escaping from the cavity by at least one bridge welded to the base towards the ends of the float.Application to switches with blades wetted by an electricity-conducting liquid.

Abstract: Electric relay comprising flexible-blade switches having multiple operational thresholds. In this relay, the most sensitive switches are within the coil whereas the least sensitive switches are located outside the coil, the magnetic circuit being directed toward the outside switches by the use of magnetic flux detectors. Moreover, the operational thresholds of the switches are adjustable by the use of magnetic shunts disposed in the coil and in the flux detectors, one of the shunts being constituted by a material chosen for its Curie point.