Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator for efficiently moving an objective lens along a focusing direction and a tracking direction. The electromagnetic actuator includes a flux generator, a first set of coils, a second set of coils and a magnetic piece. A first magnetic part and a second magnetic part of the flux generator are placed within a gap for generating smooth magnetic lines of force. The first set of coils moves the objective lens along the focusing direction. The second set of coils provide micro rotation around a shaft to the objective lens, and magnetic pieces are placed in the magnetic circuit adjacent to the gap. The objective lens holder is held at the neutral position relating focusing and tracking directions while the magnetic attraction forces are acting on the magnetic pieces.

Abstract: A superconducting magnet apparatus. By forming one or more holes in each of platelike ferromagnetic substances forming a magnetic shield for focusing the magnetic flux generated by superconducting coils, the flow of lines of magnetic flux is adjusted. Thereby, a static magnetic field in a measurement space is corrected. By disposing coupling tubes for supporting two cooling vessels housing superconducting coils on the rear side with respect to a central axis (Z axis) of the measurement space of the vertical direction, access to the subject is facilitated. In addition, the magnetic shield has an opening portion wider than the superconducting magnet on its side face. After the magnetic shield has been assembled, the superconducting magnet can be inserted from the opening portion.

Abstract: A solenoid includes a pole member of a magnetic material, the pole member including a pole end portion having a pole surface, an armature adapted for movement relative to the pole member between first and second positions and a coil assembly for positioning the armature relative to the pole member. A magnetic shunt structure, which is located adjacent to a pole surface of the pole member, includes at least one magnetic shunt member of a magnetically permeable material, bridging at least a portion of the air gap between the pole face and the armature face, when the armature is spaced apart from the pole member, to provide a low reluctance magnetic flux path between the pole member and the armature, increasing the attractive force between the armature and the pole member. The shunt member can be configured as a ring, as a washer, or as a combination of both a ring and a washer.

Abstract: An improved solenoid is provided that has a fully enclosing yoke with integral end cap and sleeve. A second, separate, or alternatively integral end cap with sleeve is provided to complete the magnetic yoke. The yoke/coil assembly is encapsulated with a liquid crystal polymer that has a melting temperature higher than the melting temperature of the coil bobbin to provide a good bond therebetween.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve including a valve housing machine from free cutting steel wherein the housing and the valve's magnetic core are made from identical, high-alloyed chromium and molybdenum constituents, and wherein the valve housing is fabricated from a chromium-nickel alloy and a high-alloyed chromium-molybdenum compound.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide an electromagnetic device for door leaves that can be pivoted, whereby a door closing and stopping device and a door opening device form a constructional unit and a door leaf that can be pivoted and is closed when resting on a door sealing can be securely close. According to the invention, a positive fit is produced between the door leaf (8) that can be pivoted and the frame (1) of the door and between pole flanges (2; 3) of an electromagnetic device and a U-shaped antipole component (11) that is provided with a connecting piece (13) which consists of non-magnetic material, as soon as the door leaf (8) rests on the door stop (20) in the closing position The connecting piece (13) which slightly rises above the anitpole component (11) engages in a gap between the pole flanges (1; 2) in the closing position.

Abstract: A coupling device for releaseably securing together two objects. The coupling device comprises a first housing securable to a first object, a second housing securable to a second object, and an actuator secured to the first housing. The second housing has a hollow bore therein. At least part of the actuator is releaseably receivable within the hollow bore of the second housing. The actuator has an activated and a deactivated configuration. When in its activated configuration at least a portion of the periphery of the actuator is in an expanded state such that when situated within the hollow bore of the second housing the expanded periphery of the actuator releaseably secures the first housing to the second housing. When the actuator is in its deactivated configuration the periphery of the actuator in a retracted state permitting separation and relative movement between the first and second housings.

Abstract: A solenoid (2) including a largely cylindrical hollow bobbin (3) made of an insulating material which is mountable on a housing body (18) and is provided with at least two relay connectors (1) anchored in an end area (4) of the bobbin (3) and projecting axially therefrom, with the solenoid also including a contact element (9). The solenoid (2) and the contact element (9) are two separate components which are connectable to each other by a connecting part (16) of the contact element (9) attachable to the housing body (18) and by bonding (20).

Abstract: Actuator including a ferromagnetic jacket and at least one magnet embedded in the jacket including a length, a first end, and a second end. Each of the first and second ends of the magnet include a surface which is at least partially covered by the jacket. A ferromagnetic core comprises a length, a first collar-like protrusion, and a second collar-like protrusion. An electrically conductive coil through which an electrical current may flow is mounted to the core. The coil comprises a length. The coil is arranged adjacent the magnet and separated from the magnet by a gap. The length of the magnet is greater than the length of the coil. At least one of the coil and the magnet is movably mounted. At least one of the coil and the magnet is statically mounted. One of the coil and the magnet is capable of vibrating while the other of the coil and the magnet remains static.

Abstract: In an electromagnetic actuator wherein a rotatable rotor and at least one magnetomotive force source are integrally incorporated through a magnetic path, magnets 5-1 and 5-2 magnetized with opposite polarities are provided on a part of the peripheral surface of the rotor 4. Three pole pieces 12, 13 and 14 are provided on the peripheral edge of an opening in which the rotor 4 is provided. Connecting paths 15, 16 and 18 are provided for each pair of adjacent pole pieces.

Abstract: There is a terminal block with leaf spring metal terminals that extend downward from a housing on the side opposite the open end of the housing in which a diaphragm is fitted and fixed, and an elastic material functions as a pad that is sandwiched between the surface of a circuit board and the open side of the housing on the side from which the metal terminals project, with the metal terminals pressed against the conduction pattern of the circuit board to make an electrical connection.

Abstract: An electromagnetic micro actuator, e.g. for use in fiber optics, is operated by a ferromagnetic piston mounted within two electromagnetic coils inside a housing. The piston is held in place and magnetized by a plurality of permanent magnets. The coils are wired for opposite polarity and energizing the coils will tend to push the piston away from one coil and draw it towards another. A ceramic shaft attached to the piston protrudes from both ends of the micro actuator housing and moves with said piston. Energizing the coils thus moves the piston in one or the opposite direction depending on the current direction. Tapered jewel bearings guide the shaft with minimal friction.

Abstract: An actuator, in particular for valves, relays, or the like, is disclosed, which has an electromagnet (10) with a magnet coil (11), a magnet armature (12) that can be slid between two end positions, and a magnet yoke (13), and has an actuation tappet (14) driven by the magnet armature (12).

Abstract: A starter motor for an internal combustion engine has an inertia type pinion mechanism and an axial solenoid 34 which is arranged to prevent pump out of the pinion 48 during start up of the engine.

Abstract: An electromagnet switching device for hydraulic or electrohydraulic directional control valves, especially applied in advancing supports of underground mining equipment with controllable electromagnets (10A, 10B) accommodated in a case (1) and comprising armature (5), coil bodies (3), magnetisable core (4) and switching plunger (6), whose switching plunger (6) has a switching end which can be coupled to the closing element of a hydraulic valve (33A, 33B) and an actuating end (8) for manual operation, whereby the effective switching lift of the switching plunger (6) is adjustable. The switching plunger (6) is joined to the armature (5) by means of a screwed connection and adjustment of the switching lift is facilitated by a relative rotation between the armature (5) and the switching plunger (6).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electromagnetic actuator for a device having a first component which is movable relative to a second component, the electromagnetic actuator comprising a coil which is coupled to the first component; a magnetically permeable core which is coupled to the second component and which comprises an annular pole having first and second ends, a cylindrical keeper positioned around the pole, and a base connecting the first end of the pole to an adjacent end of the keeper; wherein the inner diameter of the keeper is greater than the outer diameter of the pole and the coil is positioned between the keeper and the pole; a magnet which is magnetically coupled to the core and which produces a magnetic field having flux lines that flow through the keeper, the base and the pole and across the coil; wherein the pole comprises an inner annular surface which is tapered from the first end to the second end to reduce the inductance of the coil and thereby permit the actuator to generate a g

Abstract: A magnetic coil arrangement for a magnetic field applicator (1) which heats magnetic or magnetizable substances or solids in biological tissue is disclosed which includes a coolable magnetic yoke (2) with two spaced, opposing pole shoes (7, 8) separated from each other by a exposure volume gap (12) on the magnetic yoke (2). A magnetic coil (22) is assigned to each of the two pole shoes (7, 8) to produce a magnetic alternating field. The magnetic coils are designed as disk coils with helicoidally extending coil windings (39) respectively surrounding the pole shoe end of the assigned pole shoe (7, 8) with a surrounding magnetic coil/pole shoe gap (57). According to the invention, the magnetic coil (22) is respectively arranged in a coil box annularly surrounding the assigned pole shoe (7, 8), with the coil box (9, 10) being provided with at least one cooling air admission port (51, 52, 53) for connection of a cooling air pump and with at least one cooling air discharge port (57, 66).

Abstract: A novel solenoid assembly is shown to include a solenoid having an armature and a delay member. The delay member delays movement of the armature from a first position to a second position until some desired condition occurs, for example, until a desired period of time has passed, until the solenoid is capable of generating a desired amount of force or until the current applied to the solenoid reaches a desired level. In a preferred embodiment, the delay member is a spring positioned to bias the armature against movement until the desired condition has occurred. In such an embodiment, the spring may be positioned to exert force against a shoulder formed on the armature. It is also preferred for the solenoid assembly to include a spacer, positioned between the solenoid and the mechanism being controlled by the solenoid. The spacer serves to space the armature from the mechanism when the armature is in the first position.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator includes a cylinder, a stationary core and a movable core arranged in the cylinder, and a coil located about the cylinder. The movable core moves in the cylinder in accordance with an electromagnetic force, which is generated between the stationary core and the movable core based on the current supply to the coil. The cylinder includes a first cylindrical member made of nonmagnetic material, and a second cylindrical member made of magnetic material. The first cylindrical member surrounds the stationary core and the movable core. A part of the first cylindrical member in the vicinity of the movable core is made thin to form a small diameter portion. The small diameter portion is fitted to the second cylindrical member.

Abstract: A electrical solenoid suitable for fluid controls applications with an elastomeric retaining device of an elastomeric material arranged between the housing and the lamination stack. The elastomeric retaining device eliminates the need for potting compound and the associated steps of filling the housing with potting and curing the potting compound. The solenoid has a wire coil wound about the lamination stack in which the wire coil has an electrical connection extending through the housing for electrical communication with an external electrical control. The end of the lamination stack projects out of the housing slightly after manufacturing and assembly. When the solenoid is mounted, the elastomeric retaining device biases the lamination stack against the mounting surface. The wire coil is pre-assembled in a wire coil assembly comprising a bobbin, a wire coil wound about the bobbin and a plastic overmold encapsulating the wire coil and bonded to the bobbin.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for blocking and releasing a door lock of an electrical appliance, such as e.g. a washing machine, a dishwasher or a tumble drier. In said apparatus, use is made of a blocking and release unit, which in a blocking state blocks the locked door lock in order to prevent unlocking of the door lock. In a release state the blocking and release unit enables unlocking of the door lock in that it releases the still locked door lock. Furthermore, an emergency release unit, which is constructed separately from the blocking and release unit, is used to bring the blocking and release unit automatically into the release state in an abnormal operating state of the electrical appliance, such as e.g. in the event of a power failure.

Abstract: An electromagnetic coil device, for example, used in a torque detector comprising a coil assembly including a bobbin and coils, a housing for covering the coil assembly, an electric circuit contained in the housing, and a plurality of bus-bars, each one end arranged in the coupler of the housing and the other end connected to the electric circuit for insertion molded to the housing, in which a bus-bar assembly comprises the plurality of bus-bars having caulking portions which can be caulked with the bobbin and a cover which partly covers the bus-bars and abutting against the outer periphery of the coil assembly, and the housing covers the coil assembly and the bus-bar assembly temporarily secured to the coil assembly by abutting the cover against the coil assembly and by caulking the caulking portions with the bobbin, connection terminals as a part of the bus-bars being bent by pressing against bending pedestals formed to the housing.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for restricting movement of a device. The detent device includes a housing, and a magnetic device, the magnetic device exerting a magnetic force and including a body and one of a recess defined therein and a protrusion. A magnetic body is located at least partially within the housing and is biased towards the magnetic device as a function of the magnetic force. The magnetic body includes a magnetic mass and the other of the recess defined therein and the protrusion, the other of the protrusion and the recess receiving the one of the protrusion and the recess of the magnetic device when the magnetic body is in a first predetermined position relative to the magnetic device.

Abstract: An electromagnet composed of a coil, a movable iron core adapted to move on the center axis of the coil, and a stationary iron core provided so as to cover the upper and lower surfaces and the outer peripheral surface of the coil, characterized by a permanent magnet arranged in a gap surrounded by the movable iron core and the stationary core, wherein the movable iron core is attracted by the stationary iron core by a magnetic field created by the permanent magnet, thereby it is possible to solve a problem inherent to a conventional electromagnet such that a permanent magnet is directly energized in a reverse direction during release operation so as to cause demagnetization of the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A linear motion device is disclosed which includes an armature assembly, and a field assembly which includes a plurality of permanent magnets each having a length, and a plurality of pole pieces each having a length. The ratio between the length of the plurality of permanent magnets and the length of the plurality of pole pieces is tailored to achieve a constant force versus stroke characteristic, when sinusoidal commutation is used.

Abstract: A drive control circuit for an electromagnetic driving device includes a magnet and a drive coil, which moves due to an electromagnetic force when an electrical current flows therethrough. The drive control circuit may include (1) a drive circuit that feeds an electrical current to the drive coil, the drive circuit including at least one voltage source, and (2) a short-circuit system that short-circuits the drive coil. The short-circuit system releases the short-circuited condition of the drive coil in accordance with an output voltage of the at least one voltage source.

Abstract: DC electromagnet comprising a magnetic circuit equipped with a yoke and a magnetic core fixed at its ends with vanes and capable of axial displacement. The magnetic core 21 is smooth and the vanes 22,23 are shrink fitted and fixed to the ends of the smooth core. One of the vanes 22 is fixed to the core in a reference position and is then put into contact with the associated flange 25 of yoke 14, and the other vane 23 is shrink fitted and pushed into an adjustable position determined by bringing the yoke 14 into contact with the other flange 26.

Abstract: A latching solenoid includes a pole member, an armature movable relative to the pole member, a solenoid coil assembly for positioning the armature relative to the pole member, and a magnetic flux shunt structure. The shunt structure bridges the air gap between the pole face and the armature face, providing a low reluctance magnetic flux path between the pole member and the armature to increase the attractive force between the armature and the pole member. The shunt structure can be a saturation tip formed integrally with the armature or a separate flux shunt member configured as a ring which is fixed to the armature. The armature can be maintained latched by the effects of residual magnetism or by a permanent magnet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control element having a rotary knob (4), having a magnetic circuit and having at least one coil (1). The rotary knob (4) is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to at least a part of the magnetic circuit, the gap (5) present between the rotary knob (4) and the magnetic circuit is filled with a magnetorheologic fluid, and the coil (1) is arranged to exert a variable braking action on the rotary knob (4).

Abstract: In a solenoid portion of a solenoid valve, a fixed core for axially attracting a plunger due to magnetic force generated by a magnetic coil is divided into two. One is a cylindrical yoke having an opening at an axial end and a bottom at the other axial end. The other one is a cylindrical stator core having a flange protruding radially outwardly at an axial end thereof. The bottom of the yoke is provided with a thick body portion having a center recess. The inner surface of the opening of the yoke is fitted to an outer surface of the flange and the inner surface of the recess of the thick body portion is fitted to an outer surface of the stator core. Accordingly, constructions of molding dies for manufacturing the yoke and the stator core are simple. Further, only limited surfaces of the yoke and the stator core, which are fitted to each other, need accurate dimensions so that magnetic gap is minimized.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator, particularly for a valve for controlling the injection of fuel or fuel oil is described and comprises:

Abstract: A stepping motor according to the present invention used in a case containing oil includes a motor having a coil formed with a conductor wound around a bobbin and a cover member enclosing the coil, and a housing which houses the motor. The cover member serves to protect the coil from being directly subjected to molding pressure when the housing is injection-molded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for driving and measuring the position of an electromagnetic actuator that operates according to the voice coil principle. The coil thus moves within a magnetized gap relative to permanent magnet core. As the coil extends partially outside of the core, its inductance will change. The voice coil is connected to a controllable current source that can both generate and control an average current and an AC component through the voice coil. The frequency of the AC component is measured, and is a function of the instantaneous inductance of coil, which in turn is a function of the coil's position relative to the core. In an alternative embodiment, the phase shift between an AC current and an AC voltage through the coil is analyzed to determine the position of the coil, while simultaneously controlling the force.

Abstract: An electromagnetic device includes an outer casing, a shaft rotatably supported by the outer casing, and a motor main body disposed inside the outer casing, the motor main body having a stator and a rotor, the stator having coils constructed by winding conducting wires onto conducting-wire spool portions of first and second bobbins, the coils being embedded in an outer molding, and cores being disposed so as to cover the outer molding, and the rotor being secured to the shaft, the coils being constituted by first phase and second phase excitation coils formed by winding two of the conducting wires into unifilar windings on the conducting-wire spool portion of the first bobbin, and third phase and fourth phase excitation coils formed by winding two of the conducting wires into unifilar windings on the conducting-wire spool portion of the second bobbin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic switch having a yoke which has the shape of a rotationally symmetrical cup on the base of which is arranged a permanent magnet. The flux of the permanent magnet is conducted via a core, which has a radial core flange, to the plate-shaped armature. For the operational air gap effective between the armature and the core and the yoke and the magnetic resistance WA thereof, the following relation applies in relation to the marginal air gap formed between the core flange and the yoke: WA<WR. As a result of the rotational symmetry with a yoke having the shape of a cup, it is possible to generate a high holding force for the armature with a small structural volume.

Abstract: A method of joining a connector 12 to an electromagnetic actuator 10 is provided. The actuator 10 has a metal housing structure 14, 18 and electrical leads 24, 26 extending from the housing structure. The method includes providing at least one channel 30 in the housing structure and a port 36 communicating with the at least one channel 30 and with a mounting surface 28 of the housing structure. The plastic connector 12 is molded on the mounting surface 28 and plastic material in fluid form is permitted to flow through the port 36 and into the at least one channel 30 to fill the channel and the port. The plastic material is permitted to cool and harden to define the connector 12 with the connector being interlocked with respect to the housing structure via the plastic material in the at least one channel 30.

Abstract: A core of a solenoid actuator is provided which is improved in durability and at the same time ensures high energy efficiency of the solenoid actuator. The core of the solenoid actuator attracts an armature during operation of the solenoid actuator. A plurality of core plates are formed of a magnetically soft material and laminated in a predetermined direction orthogonal to a direction of attracting the armature to form a laminated stack. The core plates form magnetic circuits between the armature and the core plates themselves during the operation of the solenoid actuator. Two core holders formed of a non-magnetic material sandwiches the laminated stack of the plurality of core plates from opposite sides along the predetermined direction. The plurality of core plates are each coated with insulating film, which insulate adjacent two core plates from each other.

Abstract: A valve-open-close mechanism is proposed which has parts designed to reduce friction during sliding. The electromagnetic actuator comprises a pair of electromagnets each having a stator and a coil opposed to each other with a gap therebetween, an armature disposed in the gap, and a first stem for transmitting to external the movement of said armature. A retainer and a first return spring are provided on the valve. A second stem is provided at other side of the armature and another retainer and a second return spring are provided for the second stem. A coating film is formed on at least one of the surface or end face of the stem portion of the valve, end faces of the first return spring or second return spring, spring bearing end faces of the retainers, surface or end face of the second stem, and the surface of the armature.

Abstract: An actuator includes an electromagnetostrictive element that has one end located on a front side and the other end located on a rear side, an output shaft that penetrates the electromagnetostrictive element and is pressurized toward the rear side of the electromagnetostrictive element, a housing that houses therein the electromagnetostrictive element and the output shaft, bearing portions that respectively support the front side and the rear side of the output shaft, a bias spring provided between the rear side of the output shaft and the housing, and a displacement sensor that detects a position in an axial direction of the shaft.

Abstract: A coil assembly comprises a bobbin for supporting a coil. The bobbin supports a metal ferrule. A metal bracket is releasably coupled to the bobbin. The bracket holds the ferrule in place. The ferrule and the bracket are arranged to cooperatively serve as a return path for magnetic flux. A method for assembling a solenoid valve may comprise the steps of coupling a flux return structure about a coil, connecting the coil to an electrical circuit, and orienting the coil about the armature of the valve.

Abstract: A polarizing device includes: a polarizing iron core (13) facing to a specified number of permanent magnets (11) among plural unmagnetized permanent magnets (11) arranged at specified intervals circumferentially on a rotor (12); a first coil (15) wound at a position facing to a desired permanent magnet (11a) of the polarizing iron core (13); a pair of second coils (16) each arranged having a specified interval according to the first coil (15) circumferentially on the polarizing iron core (13) and whose direction of the flowing current is different from that of the first coil (15); and a power source (22) for supplying the current to the first and second coils (15, 16), and either of the permanent magnet (11a) and first coil (15) is relatively moved and each permanent magnet (11) is magnetized to form a magnetic pole in turn by the current fed from the power source (22).

Abstract: A micromechanical switch having a plurality of stable positions, which can be driven between the stable positions with a minimum of residual oscillation. The low oscillation results from the application of a braking force of specific magnitude and duration to exactly cancel the excess energy imparted to the switch during actuation. The braking algorithm results in a faster settling time, thereby improving the performance of the switch.

Abstract: Moving a panel on a microelectromechanical system by generating a magnetic force that acts on the panel is disclosed. The panel is formed on, or coupled to, a substrate so as to be able to move between first and second positions. The panel includes an electrically conductive region, such as a metallic ring or sheet, or a doped polysilicon layer. An electrical coil is also located on the substrate and coupled to a power source that can generate time-varying current. When a time-varying current is conducted through the coil, a magnetic flux is generated in the coil that induces an electromotive force (emf) in the panel that, in turn, generates a magnetic flux having a direction that is opposite the magnetic flux in the coil. The opposing magnetic fluxes create a repulsive magnetic force that urges the panel to move away from the coil. A flat spring is provided to hold the panel in a desired position and provide a drag force on the panel as it moves.

Abstract: The invention provides an electromagnetic reciprocal drive mechanism having a movable part that is simple to manufacture, dimensionally stable and inexpensive. The device has; a permanent magnet cluster 3, and a spider 4 and retainer 5 that concentrically support the permanent magnet cluster 3, an outer laminated core 6 provided adjacent to the permanent magnet cluster 3, and an electromagnetic coil 8 wound around the outer laminated core 6. An adhesive paper sheet 13 having an adhesive layer 11 on an inner surface and which can be impregnated with an adhesive 12 is wrapped around an outer periphery of the permanent magnet cluster 3, the spider 4 and the retainer 5. The adhesive 12 is then impregnated into the adhesive paper sheet 13 and solidified. In the adhesive paper sheet 13 and the adhesive layer 11 is formed of a plurality of small holes.

Abstract: The invention includes an annular exciting coil 10, a main yoke 12 surrounding a periphery of the exciting coil and having polar teeth 12a and 12b disposed to face each other on opposite end sides of a central hole 11 of the exciting coil, and a cylindrical permanent magnet 13 disposed in the central hole of the exciting coil to be movable in an axial direction of the hole and polarized in a radial direction.

Abstract: An improved electromagnetic actuator having a coil (10) on which a current is impressed, a magnet (20) that forms a magnetic circuit across a magnetic gap (G) with a magnet yoke (21), and having a diaphragm (11) that vibrates when a high-frequency current is impressed, and a vibration plate (22) that vibrates when a low-frequency current is impressed, with these parts enclosed within a basket (3) and the coil (10) placed within the magnetic gap (G). As one invention, a radial array of magnets, a vibration plate with a doublesuspension structure, and a bottom plate of magnetic shielding material are placed in the basket to suppress the leakage of magnetic flux.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator comprising a stationary member, a movable member magnetically coupled with the stationary member with a gap therebetween, and a support member for displaceably supporting the movable member relative to the stationary member. Both the stationary member and the movable member have a core section carrying a coil wound around its periphery. As the coil of the stationary member and that of the movable member are energized with electric current, the movable member is attracted toward or repulsed from the stationary member. The electromagnetic actuator can be used for an optical scanner by providing a mirror or a lens on the movable member.

Abstract: An electromagnet device includes at least one electromagnet having at least one coil and at least one core built up from laminations. At least individual laminations are connected and reinforced by at least one profiled element.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator includes an external movable plate formed integrally with a semiconductor substrate. A first torsion bar movably supports the movable plate with respect to the semiconductor substrate. An internal movable plate is disposed inside the external movable plate. A second torsion bar rotatably supports the internal movable plate relative to the external movable plate, and is positioned at a right angle relative to the first torsion bar; and further includes a single turn first driving coil extending around the external movable plate; a single turn second driving coil extending around the internal movable plate, and which is connected in series with the first driving coil; magnetic field generating means for applying a magnetic field to the first and second driving coils; and an optical element having an optical axis and located on the internal movable plate.

Abstract: An electromagnet (1), particularly a proportional magnet for operating a hydraulic valve, said electromagnet (1) comprising at least one coil winding (3) carried by a hollow cylindrical coil spool (2) which is circumferentially surrounded by a hollow cylindrical magnet housing (4) and limited at each end by a pole shoe (5, 6), said electromagnet (1) further comprising an axially moveable cylindrical armature (8) which is arranged in a hollow cylinder of the coil spool (2) that is configured as an armature space (7), the armature (8) being mounted for low friction in rotary, longitudinally moveable axial guides, and electromagnetically produced axial movements of the armature (8) can be transmitted to a hydraulic valve piston via a push rod (10) which is connected to the armature (8) to form an axial extension thereof.