Abstract: An electrical switching device includes a connection section for fastening and contacting an electrical conductor. The connection section has a fastening element for fastening the electrical conductor, a current-carrying element spaced apart from the fastening element and including a contact point, and an electrically conductive contacting element extending from the fastening element to the contact point of the current-carrying element and into an inner section of the electrical switching device.

Abstract: An electrical switching element includes a housing, an armature moved by a coil arrangement, a contact arrangement switchable by the armature into at least two switching statuses, and a magnetic field sensor outputting a magnetic field-dependent switching signal representing the switching statuses. The armature, the contact arrangement, and the magnetic field sensor are arranged in the housing. The armature is arranged between the contact arrangement and the magnetic field sensor.

Abstract: An electrical switching device includes a connection section for fastening and contacting an electrical conductor. The connection section has a fastening element for fastening the electrical conductor, a current-carrying element spaced apart from the fastening element and including a contact point, and an electrically conductive contacting element extending from the fastening element to the contact point of the current-carrying element and into an inner section of the electrical switching device.

Abstract: A double breaker switch comprises a contact bridge connected to an actuator at a connection point, a first fixed contact, and a second fixed contact. The contact bridge includes a first bridge contact connected to the connection point by a first arm and a second bridge contact connected to the connection point by a second arm. The second arm is longer than the first arm. The first bridge contact electrically connects with the first fixed contact at a first contact point in a closed state of the double breaker switch. The second bridge contact electrically connects with the second fixed contact at a second contact point and a third contact point in the closed state of the double breaker switch.

Abstract: An arrangement for an electric switching device is disclosed. The arrangement for an electric switching device comprises a switching unit having a first switching position and a second switching position, a restoring element exerting a restoring force on the switching unit in the second switching position, and a return spring fastened to the switching unit and exerting a counterforce on the switching unit. The restoring force is directed toward the first switching position, while the counterforce acts opposite to the restoring force.

Abstract: A double breaker switch comprises a contact bridge connected to an actuator at a connection point, a first fixed contact, and a second fixed contact. The contact bridge includes a first bridge contact connected to the connection point by a first arm and a second bridge contact connected to the connection point by a second arm. The second arm is longer than the first arm. The first bridge contact electrically connects with the first fixed contact at a first contact point in a closed state of the double breaker switch. The second bridge contact electrically connects with the second fixed contact at a second contact point and a third contact point in the closed state of the double breaker switch.

Abstract: An electrical switch element is disclosed. The electrical switch element has a coil member, a yoke having at least one yoke member, and a control module. The control module is disposed between the coil member and the yoke member.

Abstract: An active electrical component is disclosed. The active electrical component comprises a contact extending away from an outer side of the component in an insertion direction, and a force transmission structure extending to the contact in a continuous manner from a side of the component opposite the contact.

Abstract: A switching contact is disclosed. The switching contact has an actuation section including a plurality of spring elements. The actuation section is less rigid in a first direction than an opposite second direction.

Abstract: An electrical switch element is disclosed. The electrical switch element includes a housing having a switch chamber, an opening to the switch chamber, electrical switch contacts arranged in the switch chamber, and at least one positive-locking counter-element extending at least partially around the opening. The electrical switch element also includes a cover having at least one positive-locking element engaging the at least one positive-locking counter-element, the cover extending over the opening.

Abstract: An electrical switch element is disclosed. The electrical switch element has a switch chamber having contacts and an opening, a propulsion element extending through the opening in the switch chamber and having an annular flange, and a seal having an annular protrusion surrounding the opening. The propulsion element is movable within the opening to open or close the contacts, and in an end position of the propulsion element, the annular flange abuts the annular protrusion.

Abstract: An electrical contact switch chamber is disclosed. The electrical contact switch chamber includes two contacts, a wall having a base and sides surrounding the two contacts, and at least one insulation slot having an opening extending transversely relative to a direction between the contacts. The at least one insulation slot is disposed along a portion of the wall between the two contacts.

Abstract: An electrical switch element is disclosed. The electrical switch element has a switch chamber having contacts and an opening, a propulsion element extending through the opening in the switch chamber and having an annular flange, and a seal configuration having an annular protrusion surrounding the opening. The propulsion element is movable within the opening to open or close the contacts, and in an end position of the propulsion element, the annular flange abuts the annular protrusion.

Abstract: A short-circuit shutdown switch is disclosed having a load current path and a cutting plunger. The load current path has a separating member with a first predetermined cutting zone, a second predetermined cutting zone, and a central section positioned between the first predetermined cutting zone and the second predetermined cutting zone. The cutting plunger is positioned to cut the first predetermined cutting zone and the second predetermined cutting zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a switching device for opening and closing a load circuit, in particular in an electric vehicle, having at least one switch contact which can be moved from an open position into a closed position and which is held at a distance from a counter-contact in the open position and is in electrically conductive abutment with the counter-contact in the closed position. The invention further relates to a method for switching a load circuit, in particular in an electric vehicle, at least one switch contact being moved from an open position into a closed position and thereby being brought into electrically conductive contact with a counter-contact. In order to provide the most compact, light, cost-effective and reliable switching and separation unit for load currents, it is provided according to the invention that, in a safety position, the at least one switch contact is held separated from the counter-contact in order to protect the load circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switch contact subassembly (1) having a switch contact bridge (2) and a resilient element (3), for example, for an operating current of a switching element which switches an electric or hybrid motor vehicle. In order to be able to produce the switch contact subassembly (1) in a cost-effective and simple manner, there is provision according to the invention for the switch contact subassembly (1) to have a contact bridge retention member (4), the contact bridge retention member (4) having a securing base (14) for securing to an actuation member (15) for the switching element and at least one retention member (17) for positioning the switch contact bridge (2).

Abstract: An arrangement for an electric switching device is disclosed. The arrangement for an electric switching device comprises a switching unit having a first switching position and a second switching position, a restoring element exerting a restoring force on the switching unit in the second switching position, and a return spring fastened to the switching unit and exerting a counterforce on the switching unit. The restoring force is directed toward the first switching position, while the counterforce acts opposite to the restoring force.

Abstract: An active electrical component is disclosed. The active electrical component comprises a contact extending away from an outer side of the component in an insertion direction, and a force transmission structure extending to the contact in a continuous manner from a side of the component opposite the contact.

Abstract: A switching contact is disclosed. The switching contact has an actuation section including a plurality of spring elements.

Abstract: An electrical circuit element is disclosed. The electrical circuit element has an interrupter having contacts and an opening, a propulsion element extending through the opening in the interrupter and having an annular flange, and a seal configuration having an annular ring surrounding the opening. The propulsion element is movable within the opening to open or close the contacts, and in an end position of the propulsion element, the annular flange abuts the annular ring.