US4225837A
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Armature for a proximity switch
Assignee: General Equipment and Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1978-12-28
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1998-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A magnetically actuated proximity device or switch is provided with an armature formed as a shallow U that is pivoted at its center and arranged with the legs of the U directed toward the pole faces of a pair of permanent magnets. The particular shape increases the sensitivity of the device and the force available for operating contacts or other output devices in response to the diversion of flux from an end of the armature.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L. Fowler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H36/00; H01H36/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In a magnetic proximity device, in combination, a pivotally mounted magnetically permeable armature, a first permanent magnet having a pole of a first kind positioned adjacent a first end of the armature and urging said armature to rotate in a first direction, a second permanent magnet having a pole of a first kind adjacent a second end of the armature and urging said armature to rotate in a second direction, said armature being movable from a first position to a second position when magnetic flux is diverted from the armature by approach of a magnetically permeable operator, and a pair of magnetically permeable lips depending from the ends of said armature toward said magnets for concentrating the flux of the magnets at the ends of the armature, whereby the diversion of flux from the armature by an external magnetically permeable operator is increased.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a magnetic proximity device, in combination, a pivotally mounted magnetically permeable armature, a first permanent magnet having a pole of a first kind positioned adjacent a first end of the armature and urging said armature to rotate in a first direction, a second permanent magnet having a pole of a first kind adjacent a second end of the armature and urging said armature to rotate in a second direction, said armature being movable from a first position to a second position when magnetic flux is diverted from the armature by approach of a magnetically permeable operator, and a pair of magnetically permeable lips depending from the ends of said armature toward said magnets for concentrating the flux of the magnets at the ends of the armature, whereby the diversion of flux from the armature by an external magnetically permeable operator is increased.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A magnetically operated proximity switch according to claim 1 in which said lips are integral portions of the armature extending normally from the plane of the pivoted portion of the armature toward the adjacent magnet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A magnetically operated proximity switch according to claim 1 in which said armature extends across the pole faces of the magnets with the lips directed toward the outer marginal areas of the magnet faces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-30 | 1984-03-31 | 1984-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-30 | 1988-03-31 | 1988-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-30 | 1992-03-31 | 1992-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |