Abstract: A switch for as an electromagnetic contactor, a circuit breaker for wiring, an air circuit breaker and so on is provided. The switch comprises a fixed contact 8A joined to a fixed contactor 8, an movable contact 6A joined to a movable contactor 6 to face the fixed contact, a plurality of arc extinguishing metallic plates 13 arranged with predetermined distances and in parallel to the fixed contactor 8 at the side of the end portion of the movable contactor 6 and a commutation plate 15 placed at the opposite side of the fixed contactor so as to interpose the movable contactor.

Abstract: An electromagnet coil 2 wound on a fixed iron core 6 is energized by d.c. current supplied from a full-wave rectifier 1 to attract a movable armature 7. A transistor 10 is connected in series with the coil, a bias resistor 8 is connected across the coil to the base of the transistor, and a capacitor is connected between the base and collector of the transistor. The capacitor absorbs inductive energy stored in the coil 2 when the a.c. supply circuit is opened to thereby reduce the armature release time.

Abstract: An electromagnetic contactor for controlling the opening and closing of an electric circuit for an electric motor or the like, including a mounting pedestal including a rectifier circuit therein, a stationary iron core disposed thereon and having an operating coil wound around the same, and a movable iron core disposed oppositely to this stationary iron core to be spaced therefrom by a predetermined spacing thereby to change an AC voltage applied to the operating coil to a direct current. The stationary iron core is composed of a bar-shaped magnetic member while the movable iron core is substantially U-shaped.

Abstract: A power switch includes a fixed contact member 13 to which a fixed contact 14 is joined, a movable contact member 5 to which there is joined a movable contact 6 movable into and out of contact with the fixed contact 14 of the fixed contact member 13, a commutation electrode 3 for transferring an arc generated when the fixed contact 14 and the movable contact 6 are separated, and a grid 2 for extinguishing the arc transferred on the commutation electrode 3, the commutation electrode 3 having a recess 17 for allowing the movable contact 6 to move out of contact with the fixed contact 14 and so that the movable contact member 5 can move toward the fixed contact member 13, the commutation electrode 3 having an end extending parallel to the grid 2 and a slit 16, 19 extending continuously from the recess 17 to a portion parallel to the grid 2.

Abstract: A power switch includes a fixed contact member 8 having a fixed contact 8A, a movable contact member 6 having a movable contact 6A movable into and out of contact with the fixed contact 8A, a commutation electrode 15 spaced from the movable contact member 6 for receiving an arc 12 generated between the fixed and movable contacts 8A, 6A when they are brought into contact with each other, and a plurality of extinguishing plates 13 for extinguishing the arc 12 transferred to the commutation electrode.

Abstract: An electromagnetic contactor in which at least one pair of contacts which disengage from each other to interrupt a current are provided in an arc-extinguishing chamber defined by a partition wall of electrically insulating material. An absorbing member of porous metal is provided on the inner surface of the partition wall to absorb molten metal particles which are formed by arcing at the time of disengagement of the contacts. A shield plate of electrically insulating material is provided on the inner surface of the absorbing member, and through-holes are formed in the partition wall of the arc-extinguishing chamber and the shield plates in such a manner that the through-holes of the partition wall are non coincident in position with those of the shield plate so that the absorbing member is protected from damage.

Abstract: This invention aims at the reduction of stationary contact element wear and at realizing a significant improvement in the interrupting capability by providing a stationary contact having a hollow cut-out portion formed therein in the vicinity of the portion at which said contact element is joined, and an arc runner electrically connected to said stationary contact at an edge of said hollow cut-out portion closest to said contact element, the arc runner being extended above said hollow cut-out portion.

Abstract: An electromagnetic contactor in which an arc extinguishing chamber is defined by an insulating base and a box attached removably to the insulating base. In the arc extinguish chamber, there are accommodated fixed contact elements having fixed contacts, a movable contact element having a movable contact adapted to be brought into and out of contact with the fixed contacts of the fixed contact elements, a commutation electrode for receiving arcs established when the movable contact comes out of contact with the fixed contacts, arc extinguish metal plates for extinguishing arcs commutated to the commutation electrode, and an extinguishing plate support for supporting the arc extinguishing plates. The extinguishing plate support is formed with a groove or hole for receiving the end portion of the commutation plate so that it is held on the commutation electrode.

Abstract: An auxiliary circuit breaker having an auxiliary cross bar which is supported by a cover so that the auxiliary cross bar is actuated by a center cross bar to move a movable contact from a closed state to an open state. The operation of the auxiliary cross bar results in delayed operation of the operation of a normally closed circuit to provide a reliable contact operation of the main circuit breaker.

Abstract: An electromagnetic contact having a fixed and a moveable contact which are brought into and out of disengagement by operation of an electromagnet. An arc runner substantially surrounding the contacts aide in extinguishing the arc created upon separation of the contacts. The overhanging plate of the arc runner has stoppers which engage the side plates thereby preventing the overhanging plate from bending inward and decreasing the effectiveness of the arc runner. The arc runner is also provided with lead parts to separate the arc and purge holes for passing the hot gasses generated.

Abstract: A calcined member for arc-extinguishing chambers which are installed in electromagnetic contactors and magnetic circuit breakers for high-voltage applications. The calcined member consists of an inorganic composite material obtained by molding and heat-treating a starting material under pressurized condition, the starting material comprising 10 to 50% by weight of a mica powder as a base material, 10 to 50% by weight of a magnesium oxide as a charging material, and 25 to 60% by weight of a mixture powder of boric acid, boric anhydride and zinc oxide as a binder.

Abstract: A direct current electromagnetic contactor has three pairs of separable contacts each comprised of stationary and movable contacts. An electromagnetic device effects movement of the movable contacts between open and closed positions relative to the stationary contacts. An arc-extinguishing device includes at least one pair of permanent magnets having mutually opposing magnetic pole faces. The permanent magnets are positioned proximate the separable contact pairs with their pole faces of opposite magnetic polarities facing each other and defining therebetween an air gap. One of the three separable contact pairs is disposed within the air gap such that the magnetic flux lines between the two opposing permanent magnets extend perpendicular to the direction of movement of the movable contact or an electric arc between the separated contacts.