18169916. DOUBLE THROW RELAY simplified abstract (TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH)

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DOUBLE THROW RELAY

Organization Name

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH

Inventor(s)

Dana Hansen of Fairview NC (US)

Shashi Kumara M. of Karnataka (IN)

Daniel Mohan of Karnataka (IN)

Kerry Mcbride of Fletcher NC (US)

DOUBLE THROW RELAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18169916 titled 'DOUBLE THROW RELAY

The abstract of the patent application describes a relay with fixed contacts in a housing, including an input contact and first and second output contacts. The relay features a relay actuator with a movable plunger that can move between retracted and advanced positions. A movable contact, connected to the plunger, can move between first and second mated positions, being electrically connected to the input contact in both positions.

  • The relay includes fixed contacts in a housing with an input contact and two output contacts.
  • A relay actuator with a movable plunger allows the movable contact to move between two mated positions.
  • The movable contact is electrically connected to the input contact in both mated positions.
  • In the first mated position, the movable contact is connected to the first output contact and disconnected from the second output contact.
  • In the second mated position, the movable contact is connected to the second output contact and disconnected from the first output contact.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for controlling electrical circuits in vehicles. - Industrial automation for switching electrical loads. - Home appliances for controlling power circuits.

Problems Solved: - Efficient switching of electrical circuits. - Reliable connection between input and output contacts. - Precise control of electrical signals.

Benefits: - Improved reliability in electrical circuits. - Enhanced control over power distribution. - Increased efficiency in switching operations.

Commercial Applications: Relays with these features can be used in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics applications for efficient control of electrical circuits.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this relay design improve upon existing relay technologies? 2. What are the specific advantages of using this relay in automotive applications?


Original Abstract Submitted

A relay includes fixed contacts in a cavity of a housing including an input contact and first and second output contacts. The relay includes a relay actuator in the cavity having a plunger movable in a linear actuation direction between a retracted position and an advanced position. The relay includes a movable contact coupled to the plunger and movable with the plunger between first and second mated positions. The movable contact is electrically connected to the input contact in both the first mated position and the second mated position. The movable contact is electrically connected to the first output contact and is disconnected from the second output contact in the first mated position. The movable contact is electrically connected to the second output contact and is disconnected from the first output contact in the second mated position.

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