IP Library Granted Patent US 11,205,551
Granted Patent B2
US 11,205,551 · App. 16/043,545 · Granted Dec 21, 2021

Cradle for a narrow relay, cradle assembly and relay

Inventors: Rudolf Mikl (Maria Ellend, AT); Markus Gutmann (Brand, AT)
Assignee: Tyco Electronics Austria GmbH
H01H50/026H01H50/041H01H50/043H01H50/24H01H50/64H01H50/641H01H50/648H01H2050/028
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Patent No.
US 11,205,551
App. No.
16/043,545
Granted
Dec 21, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

A cradle for a relay comprises a force introduction section at which a force is introduced from a triggering system and a force diversion section in which the force that is introduced from the triggering system is diverted to a contact system. A direct connection line extending between the force introduction section and the force diversion section runs through a receptacle. A bottom of the receptacle is spaced apart from the direct connection line.

Claims (28)

1. A cradle for a relay, comprising:

a force introduction section at which a force is introduced from a triggering system; and

a force diversion section in which the force that is introduced from the triggering system is diverted to a contact system, a direct connection line extending between the force introduction section and the force diversion section runs through a receptacle, a bottom of the receptacle is spaced apart from the direct connection line, the receptacle has a wall extending from the bottom perpendicular to the direct connection line and separating the receptacle from the contact system, the force introduction section is a leg extending from the bottom perpendicular to the direct connection line, a portion of the triggering system is positioned between the leg of the force introduction section and the wall in a direction extending parallel to the direct connection line.

2. The cradle of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle forms a channel at least in sections.

3. The cradle of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle has a pair of inner walls extending in a U-shape.

4. The cradle of claim 1 , wherein the wall shields the contact system from the triggering system.

5. The cradle of claim 1 , wherein the force introduction section and/or the force diversion section has an engagement section.

6. The cradle of claim 5 , wherein the engagement section engages the triggering system or the contact system.

7. The cradle of claim 5 , wherein the engagement section is configured as a hook.

8. The cradle of claim 1 , further comprising an engagement projection for the triggering system and/or the contact system.

9. The cradle of claim 1 , wherein the cradle forms a contact system receptacle.

10. The cradle of claim 9 , wherein the contact system receptacle is formed at least in part in a U-shape.

11. The cradle of claim 7 , wherein the engagement section is attached to the leg and engages in a hole in an armature of the triggering system.

12. A cradle assembly, comprising:

a cradle for a relay including a force introduction section at which a force is introduced from a triggering system and a force diversion section in which the force that is introduced from the triggering system is diverted to a contact system, a direct connection line extending between the force introduction section and the force diversion section runs through a receptacle, a bottom of the receptacle is spaced apart from the direct connection line, the receptacle has a wall extending from the bottom perpendicular to the direct connection line and separating the receptacle from the contact system, the force introduction section is a leg extending from the bottom perpendicular to the direct connection line;

a portion of the triggering system arranged between the leg of the force introduction section and the wall in a direction extending parallel to the direct connection line; and

a plurality of contacts of the contact system arranged at the force diversion section.

13. The cradle assembly of claim 12 , wherein an armature of the triggering system is arranged at the force introduction section, a yoke of the triggering system is the portion arranged between the leg and the wall.

14. The cradle assembly of claim 12 , wherein the wall extends on each of a pair of opposite sides of the contacts.

15. A relay, comprising:

a triggering system;

a contact system;

a cradle including a force introduction section at which a force is introduced from the triggering system and a force diversion section in which the force that is introduced from the triggering system is diverted to the contact system, a direct connection line extending between the force introduction section and the force diversion section runs through a receptacle, a bottom of the receptacle is spaced apart from the direct connection line, the receptacle has a wall extending from the bottom perpendicular to the direct connection line and separating the receptacle from the contact system, the force introduction section is a leg extending from the bottom perpendicular to the direct connection line, a portion of the triggering system is positioned between the leg of the force introduction section and the wall in a direction extending parallel to the direct connection line; and

a base body receiving the triggering system and the cradle, a section of the base body projecting into the receptacle.

16. The relay of claim 15 , further comprising an isolation slot extending in a U-shape around the section of the base body and between the triggering system and the contact system.

17. The relay of claim 15 , wherein the force introduction section is at least in part between an armature and a yoke of the triggering system.

18. The relay of claim 15 , wherein the cradle has an engagement projection for the triggering system and/or the contact system.

19. The relay of claim 18 , wherein the engagement projection is a hook attached to the leg of the force introduction section and engaging in a hole in an armature of the triggering system.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 22, 2024
From: TYCO ELECTRONICS AUSTRIA GMBH
To: TE CONNECTIVITY AUSTRIA GMBH
Reel/Frame 066361/0767 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 24, 2018
From: MIKL, RUDOLF; GUTMANN, MARKUS
To: TYCO ELECTRONICS AUSTRIA GMBH
Reel/Frame 046443/0566 →