Abstract: A highly efficient electromagnetic actuator which can reduce leakage of the magnetic flux is provided. The electromagnetic actuator comprises a first coil 31, a movable body 2 adapted to move on the central axis of the first coil 31, a first stator 11 covering the top face, bottom face and outer peripheral face of the first coil 31, and a permanent magnet 15 adapted to firmly latch the movable body 2 at one end point of its movable range. A second stator 12 adapted to control the magnetic flux generated from the permanent magnet 15 is provided in succession with the first stator 11. By providing the second stator 12, when releasing the movable body 2 from its firmly latched state, the permanent magnet 15 is not inversely excited or demagnetized.

Abstract: An actuator has a resilient shape memory member 1 with superelasticity, a magnetic body 2, and a magnetic field generator 3. At least one of the magnetic body 2 and the magnetic field generator 3 is fixed to the resilient shape memory member 1 such that one of the magnetic body 2 and the magnetic field generator 3 is stationary while the other is movable, whereby the movable member is moved by a magnetic field provided from the magnetic field generator 3.

Abstract: An auto-aligning and connecting structure used to connect and align an electronic device and an accessory, wherein a plurality of first magnetic bodies are disposed on a first surface of the electrical device and a plurality of second magnetic bodies are disposed on a second surface of the accessory. The magnetic pole of the first magnetic bodies and the second magnetic bodies are appropriately arranged so the first magnetic bodies and the second magnetic bodies can attract each other when the first surface and the second surface approach each other. Then, the electronic device and the accessories are connected to each other when the first surface and the second surface connect.

Abstract: An actuator includes an electromagnetic coil arrangement that is movable relative to a magnetic field generator between a first position and a second position of the actuator. The actuator is arranged such that when the actuator is in the first position, a pulse of current through the electromagnetic coil arrangement produces a region of magnetic field that repels the magnetic field generator from the first position and attracts the magnetic field generator towards the second position to move the actuator to the second position.

Abstract: An inline electromagnetic tool actuator incorporates an actuator housing, an elongated armature, a tool assembly, spaced-apart return magnets, at least one drive magnet, and at least one magnet wire. The elongated armature is located inside the housing, and is adapted for reciprocating linear movement along a notional assembly axis. The tool assembly is operatively attached to the armature. The return magnets are located inside the housing, and are coaxially aligned with the armature. The return magnets have respective inward facing surfaces defining respective magnetic poles. The drive magnet is affixed to the armature, and is arranged between the return magnets. The drive magnet has opposing outward facing surfaces each of like polarity to adjacent inward facing surfaces of the return magnets. The magnet wire is coiled about the armature.

Abstract: The main body of the actuator structure is generally formed into a “pitchfork”shape. The middle bar of the pitchfork forms a Y-bend at its forward end. The Y-bend is disposed so that each tip of the bend is adjacent to the outer bar on each side of the pitchfork. At least a coil is fixed on each bar of the main body. The forward ends of the Y-bend abut against a movable member. In the structure above, applying a current to a coil generates minute movements in each tip of the Y-bend, thereby moving the movable member.

Abstract: A magnet system for a bi-stable relay includes a coil, first and second core yoke members, and an armature. The coil has a first polarity state and a second polarity state. Each of the first and second core yoke members has a core arm and a yoke arm. Each of the yoke arms of the first and second core yoke members has a pole face. The armature has substantially parallel armature core arms separated by a permanent magnet. The armature is pivotally mounted in an air gap between the pole faces of the yoke arms of the first and second core yoke members such that the armature core arms contact the yoke arms in a first switch position corresponding to the first polarity state and in a second switch position corresponding to the second polarity state. The armature core arms are arranged substantially perpendicular to a center axis of the coil.

Abstract: A magnetic actuator for the direct generation of a rotary actuation of a shaft (1) with currentless stop position fixation is proposed, which comprises at least one permanent magnetic anchor (2) configured as an annular segment and torque-proof connected to the shaft (1) and at least two electromagnet systems (7, 8), which each have a coil (5, 6) wound around a ferromagnetic core (3, 4), wherein the at least two electromagnet systems (7, 8) and the at least one permanent magnetic anchor (2) are arranged in a non-magnetic pole conduit (10) or on a circular path configured as an annular segment or as a ring co-axially with respect to the rotating shaft (1), the at least one permanent magnetic anchor (2) is arranged between two electromagnet systems (7, 8), and the length of the circular segment between the electromagnet systems (7, 8) is greater than the length of the anchor (2) arranged between the electromagnet systems (7, 8) in peripheral direction in order to make possible a motion of the anchor (2) along a

Abstract: Using the linear forces that are provided by an electromagnetic solenoid applied near the distal end of a medical catheter, various surgical instruments can be actuated or deployed for use in interventional medicine. The linear actuator uses the principles of magnetic repulsion and attraction as a means for moving a bobbin that can be attached to various types of moving components that translate linear movements into the actuation of a tool that is attached to the linear actuator. Using independent solenoid coils, movement modality is increased from two possible positions to three.

Abstract: This invention discloses a magnetically latching solenoid valve and a solenoid thereof. The solenoid includes a coil disposed around a bobbin and divided into two sections by a tap for adjustable pull and release forces to a plunger disposed therein. A first section of the coil, through magnetic induction, pulls the plunger toward a fixed stopper disposed at the lower end of the bobbin and coupled to a cylindrical yoke. A permanent magnet is disposed between the stopper and the yoke. On contact with the stopper, the plunger is held in place by the permanent magnet even after the current flow is removed from the first section of the coil. A second section of the coil, with a differing magnetic induction, returns the plunger.

Abstract: A pin lock is movably mounted for linear movement along a longitudinal axis. A magnet, preferably a permanent magnet, is mounted for limited rotation between the pin extended and pin retracted positions. An electromagnet provides a controllable electromagnetic field which encompasses at least a portion of the permanent magnet. A ferromagnetic latch is located within the magnetic field of the mounted magnet in each of the pin extended and pin retracted positions. A mechanical interconnection between the pin lock and the permanent magnet for moving the pin lock when the permanent magnet is rotated wherein the movement extends or retracts the pin lock between its pin extended and pin retracted positions. Reversing the electromagnetic field of the electromagnet serves to rotate the magnet so that the pin lock moves from one to the other of the two positions.

Abstract: The invention refers to a double acting electromagnetic actor, in particular for hydraulic and pneumatic applications, with a coil, an armature arranged in the coil with at least two permanent magnets magnetised in axial direction, and a central disc between the permanent magnets, wherein between the armature and the coil in axial direction stronger or easily magnetisable areas are formed, and between these a weakly or non-magnetisable area is formed. The invention is characterised in that the armature is arranged, in particular supported, in a pole tube provided in the coil.

Abstract: At least one set of two magnets is provided, at least one of the magnets having an outer magnet portion, a middle magnet portion, and an inner magnet portion. The outer magnet portion has a magnetization pointing in an at least partially axial direction. The middle magnet portion has a magnetization substantially perpendicular to the magnetization of the outer magnet portion. The inner magnet portion has a magnetization directed substantially anti-parallel to the magnetization of the outer magnet portion. The apparatus also includes at least one electrically conductive coil positioned at least partially between the set of two magnets. At least one substantially magnetically permeable object is positioned at least partially between the set of two magnets. A rod is integral with the substantially magnetically permeable object.

Abstract: Electromagnetic actuator for operating at least one movable contact of a switch into a switched-on position or a switched-off position. The electromagnetic actuator (1) has a first magnetic circuit for making a movable (3) and a fixed (4) pole body move towards one another and a second magnetic circuit, separate from the first magnetic circuit, with a permanent magnet (9) and a retaining plate (10). A switching-off coil (15) operates to counteract the magnetic field in the second magnetic circuit so that the actuator (1) can return to a switched-off position. In the axial direction of the actuator (1), the switching-off coil (15) is positioned Gloser to the retaining plate (10) than the permanent magnet (9), as a result of which more effective operation of the actuator is possible. Furthermore, the actuator is constructed from cylindrical elements that are easy to produce and to assemble.

Abstract: A single coil solenoid includes a permanent magnet with bidirectional assist capabilities. The solenoid includes an armature that during de-energization of a single coil of wire is attracted to the permanent magnet thereby maintaining a hold position and during energization of the single coil has a polarity that repels the permanent magnet thereby creating a push/pull force. In this regard, the permanent magnet operates to not only hold the armature but also is used to push the armature when current is induced in the single coil.

Abstract: The electrical switching device comprises at least a first part comprising at least a first magnetizable element and a first contact zone associated with said first magnetizable element, and at least a second movable part comprising at least a second magnetic element and a second contact zone associated with said second magnetic element. The first or second magnetic element comprises at least one permanent magnetization part to keep the first electrical contact closed and to exert a contact pressure between the first and second contact zones when the movable part is in a first stable position. The electromagnetic relay and/or electrical apparatus comprise electrical contact inputs and control inputs connected to a switching device comprising electromagnetic control coils.

Abstract: An electromechanical valve actuator for internal combustion engines, equipped with a polarized electromagnet and with a magnetic plate switches between a first position close to the electromagnet and a second position remote from the electromagnet, the switching times between these positions being determined depending on the operating state of the engine. The actuator supplies the electromagnet with a variable attracting current in the course of the approach of the plate to the electromagnet.

Abstract: A magnetic actuator including a mobile magnetic part, a fixed magnetic part, and a mechanism for triggering displacement of the mobile magnetic part relatively to the fixed magnetic part. At least two amagnetic supports, placed in different planes, delimit a gap between them, the fixed magnetic part being integral with at least one of the supports. The supports each have an abutment area for the mobile magnetic part, the abutment area being distinct from the fixed magnetic part. The mobile magnetic part is in levitation in the gap between both supports by magnetic guiding due to the fixed magnetic part when it does not abut against the abutment area of one of the supports. The mobile magnetic part can assume plural stable magnetic positions; in each of these positions, it abuts against a support.

Abstract: A magnetic actuator includes a first yoke, an armature which is provided inside the first yoke and made movable in reciprocating motion along a first direction inside the first yoke, first and second coils fitted inside the first yoke, a pair of second yokes affixed to the first yoke along a second direction, and permanent magnets affixed to the second yokes in a manner that the permanent magnets are positioned face to face with the armature. In the magnetic actuator thus constructed, fluxes generated by the first and second coils pass through first magnetic circuits whereas fluxes generated by the permanent magnets pass through second magnetic circuits differing from the first magnetic circuits.

Abstract: A bistable electromagnetic valve is proposed, which is to be used in refrigerant circuits. The valve can be produced at particularly low outlay and at the same time is reliably leaktight. This is achieved, according to the invention, in that the valve chamber (7) is formed within a control coil (3) by a cylindrical tubular body (2) which extends at least beyond the pole pieces (5, 6) inserted into the cylindrical tubular body (2).

Abstract: An attraction coil, a repulsion coil and a plunger are disposed in a magnetic path of an electromagnetic device. An starting flux generating section is disposed between the attraction coil and the repulsion coil in the magnetic path. A magnetic flux of the starting flux generating section is repulsed magnetically by a magnetic flux of the repulsion coil at a part of the magnetic path to start the plunger. The plunger is attracted to one of first and second magnetic path parts by electromagnetic forces generated from magnetic fluxes of the attraction coil and the repulsion coil.

Abstract: An electrical switching device for fault-current, overcurrent and short-circuit current protection, has a contact point in a current path and a switching mechanism for permanently opening the contact point. The switching device further has a configuration for detecting the fault current, the overcurrent and the short-circuit current, and contains two permanent magnets and a core. The core is disposed between the like poles of the permanent magnets which point toward one another and one of which is fixed and the other is guided such that it can move. The permanent magnets are at least partially surrounded by a coil through which a fault, an overcurrent or a short-circuit current flows. When a current flow occurs in the coil, the magnetic field is changed causing a relative movement of the moving part, and the movement is transmitted to the contact point.

Abstract: The compact steering column lock for a personal identification card system is provided to stably execute a conversion function of engaging or disengaging the maneuverability of a knob and a key interlock function and the like by receiving a control signal from a controller and a knob manipulation force from the user. The steering column lock for a personal identification card system comprises a bi-directional solenoid actuator, a lever, an actuating plate, a permanent magnet, a coil spring, and a cam shaft having a pivot axis, which is perpendicular to said pivot axis of said lever, the cam shaft including a cam whose pivot state is converted according to a pivot state of the blocking part of said lever.

Abstract: An electro-magnetically operated device is described in which a magnetisable armature, typically a length of thin naturally resilient mild steel, is sandwiched between, and extends from, two parts of a magentic circuit which contains an air gap into which the armature extends. An electromagnet polarizes the armature along its length so as to cause the end thereof in the air gap to be attached to one or the other of the two poles of the magnetic circuit defining the gap. The armature is designed so as to be capable of adopting a mid-position between the poles of the air gap if the curent flowing in the electromagnet is reduced to zero. Equalising the air gaps and adjusting the size of the gap relative to the resilience of the armature will produce a bistable characteristic in which the armature will not remain in the mid-position, but will always remain in contact with one pole or the other, and is shifted from one to the other by a pulse of current of appropriate polarity.

Abstract: A medium voltage switching device includes an electromagnetic actuation chain and a power supply which provides electric power to the electromagnetic actuation chain. The power supply includes at least a first power supply device which is electrically connected to a medium voltage power distribution line, so as to drain electric power directly from the distribution line, and a second circuit configured to store at least the electric energy drained from the medium voltage power distribution line, and to thereby provide the electromagnetic actuation chain with electric power.

Abstract: An electromagnet system for a switch includes a main magnetic circuit including a magnet yoke and a magnet armature mechanically linked to a contact apparatus. At least one permanent magnet is disposed in the main magnetic circuit for generating a holding force for the magnet armature. A shunt circuit is provided parallel with the main magnetic circuit so that the permanent magnet is a magnetic energy source for the shunt circuit. The shunt circuit includes pole legs and a yoke arc of the magnet yoke. The magnet armature is capable of contacting the pole legs so as to close the shunt circuit. An excitation winding is provided for each of the pole legs for to generating a pull-in force for the magnet armature. The electromagnet system is magnetically dimensioned such that a minimum magnetomotive force of the excitation windings is sufficient for opening the electromagnet system.

Abstract: A bistable electromagnetic valve is proposed, which is to be used in refrigerant circuits. The valve can be produced at particularly low outlay and at the same time is reliably leaktight. This is achieved, according to the invention, in that the valve chamber (7) is formed within a control coil (3) by a cylindrical tubular body (2) which extends at least beyond the pole pieces (5, 6) inserted into the cylindrical tubular body (2).

Abstract: At least one set of two nested magnetic arrays is provided, each nested magnetic array having an outer magnet, a middle magnet, and an inner magnet. The outer magnet has a magnetization pointing in an at least partially axial direction. The middle magnet has a magnetization substantially perpendicular to the magnetization of the outer magnet. The inner magnet has a magnetization directed substantially anti-parallel to the magnetization of the outer magnet. The apparatus also includes at least one electrically conductive coil positioned at least partially between the two nested magnetic arrays. At least one substantially magnetically permeable object is positioned at least partially between the two nested magnetic arrays. A rod is integral with the substantially magnetically permeable object.

Abstract: A linear actuator includes a first yoke part, a second yoke part opposing the first yoke part from a direction perpendicular to the axial direction thereof, an intermediate yoke part forming a first gap and a second gap, a coil disposed within a space delineated by the intermediate yoke part and the second yoke part, which forms a magnetic field between the first yoke part and the intermediate yoke part. The orientation this magnetic field is opposite between the first gap and the second gap, and orientation thereof alternates. The actuator further includes a magnet at one axial-direction end relative to the coil, which generates a fixed magnetic field in the two gaps, directed either from the intermediate yoke part toward the first yoke part or from the first yoke part toward the intermediate yoke part, and an armature disposed that is movable in the axial direction in the first gap and the second gap.

Abstract: A mechanical actuator includes an annular electromagnet and a ferromagnetic plunger disposed within a bore of the electromagnet and slidable therein. A first permanent magnet is positioned outside of the bore and in facing relation to a first end face of the plunger, and a second permanent magnet is positioned outside of the bore and in facing relation to the second end face of the plunger. The plunger is slidable in the bore between a first position with the first end face adjacent to the first permanent magnet and a second position with the second end face adjacent to the second permanent magnet. Activation of the electromagnet with the current flowing in a first direction drives the plunger toward the first permanent magnet, where it is retained. Activation of the electromagnet with the current flowing in a second (opposite) direction drives the plunger away from the first permanent magnet and toward the second permanent magnet, where it is retained.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electromagnetic relay comprising a stationary first member and a second member adapted to move towards and away from the first member such that when the second member move towards the first member an electrical contact is closed. Spring means biases the members apart, and permanent magnet means are provided for generating a force of attraction between the members, and selectively operable means is provided for generating an electromagnetic force. The permanent magnet means has a strength such that when the first and second members are apart the permanent magnet means is insufficient to overcome the spring means, but when the members are brought together the permanent magnet means is able to hold the members together against the spring means.

Abstract: A switch of the present invention is featured as one employing: a contact to make and break an electrical circuit, and an electromagnet, both of which are installed in a case, and a handle to make and break the contact by operation from outside of the case, wherein a permanent magnet is installed with one of its poles facing the electromagnet inside of the handle, and wherein the direction of the current passing through the electromagnet is changed so that the permanent magnets are attracted to or released from the electromagnet, and thereby the contact is opened or closed.

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 electromagnetic release drive, particularly suitable for a residual current circuit breaker, includes a plunger loaded by a spring in a release direction, a permanent magnet configuration, a coil and a yoke. The coil generates in the yoke a magnetic flux opposed to the permanent magnet configuration when the coil is driven or released such that the spring force overcomes the attraction force of the permanent magnet configuration. The permanent magnet configuration and the pole shoe conducting the magnetic flux to the plunger are associated with the yoke and the plunger such that, in a first position, the plunger is located in the active range of the permanent magnet configuration and of the pole shoe and, in a second position, is located at least partly in the active range of the pole shoe.

Abstract: A novel bistable actuator of the coaxial plunger type, requiring only a single electrical coil and a single permanent magnet, provides electrical remote control of extension and retraction of a locking pin in an usually long linear bidirectional power stroke whose two end positions are held stable magnetically to withstand environmental acceleration as required for missile or aerospace component locking requirements. The coil is located in a cylindrical soft iron stator shell that acts as a magnetic yoke handling the flux loop from the permanent magnet which, fitted with circular end pole plates, forms a moving armature/plunger driving the locking pin. The working magnetic air gap dimension and flux density remain substantially constant over a major central portion of the stroke so that the actuator is driven uniformly in the mode of a speaker voice coil. The magnetic holding force at the stroke ends can be independently adjusted in design.

Abstract: A novel bistable actuator of the coaxial plunger type, requiring only a single electrical coil and a single permanent magnet, provides electrical remote control of extension and retraction of a locking pin in a linear power stroke whose two end conditions require no power and are stabilized by the magnet against environmental acceleration as required for missile or aerospace component locking requirements. The coil is located in a cylindrical soft iron stator shell that acts as a magnetic yoke handling the flux loop from the permanent magnet which, fitted with circular end pole plates, forms a moving armature/plunger driving the locking pin. A specially shaped bobbin carries the coil in the shell/yoke and also forms a tubular guide that confines movement of the armature to axial sliding. The shell/yoke is shaped to form two radial air gaps in the flux loop path of the armature magnet: a working gap traversing a portion of the coil and a return gap outside the coil.

Abstract: A permanent magnet, bistable actuator mechanism that uses magnetic repulsion for actuation, the actuator mechanism having a first translator member with a permanent magnet element displaceable between a first position and a second position and a second translator member having a permanent magnet element displaceable between a first position and a second position with the permanent magnet elements in mutual repulsion, the translator elements being arranged in a frame or containment structure that limits displacements of the first and second translator members with one of the translator members being a master member and the other being a slave member, such that displacement of the master member from one position to the other displaces the slave member in an opposite direction with the displacement process being reversible.

Abstract: The invention relates to a microrelay comprising a magnetic spool, a contact support body (2) within which contacts are arranged, a permanent magnet (32) and an armature (31) which is tiltable around it's axis between two positions, as well as a spring-loaded reversing system. The inventive micro relay is characterized in that the magnetic spool system (1) is configured as a flat spool system (1) in the form of a microstructure arranged on a flow plate (11) and is composed of at least one flat microspool (12′). The pivoting armature (31′) can itself be configured in the form of a three pole magnet (32′) or a two pole magnet (32″). The inventive microrelay has a minimal overall height and can be produced in a cost effective way in an automated manufacturing process.

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: An electrically operated fluid dispenser for dispensing a pattern of viscous fluid onto a substrate during a run mode. The dispenser is turned off and does not dispense the viscous fluid during a standby mode of operation. The dispenser includes a dispenser body having an outlet and an armature disposed in the dispenser body for movement between an opened position allowing a fluid flow from the outlet and a closed position preventing the fluid flow from the outlet. A coil is mounted adjacent the armature and selectively generates an electromagnetic field for moving the armature between the opened and closed positions. A controller includes different apparatus and methods for using the coil as a heater as well as providing other heat transfer devices on the dispensing valve to maintain a constant temperature either, during only the run mode or, during both, the run and the standby modes.

Abstract: A solenoid (1) comprising at least two stationary coils (2, 3), which are located axially beside each other and are current supplied at the same time, and at least one magnetically active element (4, 5), such as a permanent magnet or a soft iron part. The solenoid contains one inner and one outer magnetically active element (4, 5), of which at least one is composed of an essentially axially magnetized permanent magnet (4, 5). The coils are located between the elements (4, 5), so that they surround the inner element (4), and are arranged with mutually different current direction, and the coils and the elements (4, 5) are arranged around an essentially mutual axis center line (6), so that a magnetic field is obtained between the elements (4, 5) and this crosses the current supplied coils' (2, 3) wire essentially perpendicularly and gives rise to an axial power action between the coils and the elements, and at least one of the elements is axially movable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switch using solenoid comprising a base having a plurality of grooves formed thereon; a plurality of solenoids having an armature respectively, and being disposed on each of the grooves, wherein the armature is moved in upward and downward directions while an electric current flows into the solenoid; a plurality of connectors respectively disposed in the grooves; and a plurality of contact means for electrically connecting the predetermined number of the connectors disposed in each of the grooves, and being movably disposed in each of the grooves to be pressed by the armature moved in downward direction. Therefore, the number of parts and manufacturing cost of the switch in accordance with the present invention are reduced, and total size of the switch may be minimized.

Abstract: A permanent magnet latching solenoid with a central passage carrying a reciprocative armature has a magnetically permeable bushing press-fit in each end of the bobbin. The outer ends of the bushings define the outer ends of the bore. A separate preformed magnetically permeable frame surrounds the bobbin and includes end wall portions that abut the outer ends of the bushings. The bobbin assembly is inserted laterally into the frame, with the ends of the bushings against the ends of the frame. Openings in the end walls of the frame accommodate free passage of an operator rod element which is affixed to the armature.

Abstract: A pressure relief latching solenoid valve includes one or more axially magnetized permanent magnets disposed proximate a pole piece with the axial magnetization direction of the magnet aligned in a manner to maintain the armature in either the first or second position after the electrical current pulse to the solenoid is terminated so as to provide bistable first and second armature positions that can be maintained without solenoid energization and that can be changed from one position to the other by an electrical current pulse to the solenoid. The armature can control movement of a ball valve of a fluid circuit such that the first and second armature positions correspond to closed and open positions of the ball valve. The closed position provides a maximum fluid pressure in the circuit and the open position provides a preset lower fluid pressure. A spring resides in a passage in the armature and has a preselected spring rate and spring preload.

Abstract: A self-latching solenoid valve assembly including a valve body having a pressurized air supply inlet port for communicating with a source of pressurized air and at least one cylinder port. A valve member is supported in the valve body so as to be movable between predetermined positions to selectively direct pressurized air from the inlet port to at least one cylinder port. A biasing member is employed to move the valve member in one direction and a solenoid assembly is used to move the valve member in an opposite direction. The solenoid assembly includes a housing with a solenoid coil supported therein and a fixed ferromagnetic pole piece having a passage extending therethrough with a pushpin movably supported in the passage. A ferromagnetic latch is also supported by the housing and spaced from the pole piece. A permanent magnet is disposed between the latch and the pole piece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a switch with a magnetic drive having an armature movable linearly between two end positions and connected to at least one switch contact, which is under the influence of magnetically generated forces in the end positions. The armature and a ferromagnetic element or shunt are arranged one behind the other in a space between a first and second stop. The stops are pole faces of magnetic circuits with a permanent magnet which exerts a force retaining the armature, movable toward the first stop by the force of an electromagnet, in the first stable end position when the shunt is in its end position at the second stop. Through the application of the shunt to the armature, the force exerted on the armature by the permanent magnet is reversed and transferred to the shunt, so that the shunt is moved to the second stop and the armature to the second stable end position on the shunt and held there by the force of the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A magnet device with double fixing positions for changing the magnetic circuit is provided, and includes an external housing whose inner edge is fitted with a coil The inside of the external housing includes a space for the axial movement of an iron core. The external housing and a positioning cover at the opening end of the housing are made of metal with excellent magnetic conductivity. The iron core is connected to a permanent magnet which is fixed at the inner side of the positioning cover. A drive circuit is provided whereby a positive impulse voltage will be output and the electrical energy is saved in a capacitor when the power is switched on. A discharge current is created to output a negative impulse voltage after the power is switched off, and the positive and the negative impulse voltages serve to make the coil change the direction of the magnetic force by the excitation process, so that a push force or a pull force on the iron core will be created for movement thereof.

Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator has two permanent magnets arranged along their polar axes, with the proximal poles having same polarity. An electromagnet surrounds the two permanent magnets and, when energized, overrides the repulsion between the proximal poles and moves one permanent magnet toward the other fixed magnet. Should the electromagnet fail, the actuator reverts to the unactuated position without need of a spring, gravity and so forth.

Abstract: A monophase electromagnetic actuator including at least a ferromagnetic part integral with a member movable along a direction Y, a fixed stator part made of soft magnetic material and including at least on electrical coil, and a thin transversely magnetized permanent magnet. The fixed stator part and the ferromagnetic part define between each other at least two air gaps arranged symmetrically with respect to the medial plane perpendicular to the axis of displacement of the movable member and passing through the middle of the permanent magnet. The length of the ferromagnetic part is approximately equal to the length of the permanent magnet.

Abstract: A switching device providing highly-reliable, frictionless, adjustment-free operation is described. Comprised of a comparatively small number of moving parts, the various aspects of the invention offer compact, cost-effective, reliable alternatives to their complex electromagnetic and costly solid-state counterparts. The main parts of the invention rely upon the principles of magnetic attraction and repulsion for the switching of a plurality of electrical contacts contained within the switching device. The flexibility inherent in the design of the invention permits the switching device to be configured in a variety of aspects, including the failsafe and latching designs described herein.