EP0777250A2 - Electromagnetic relay with rockable armature - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an electromagnetic flap armature relay with a contact spring attached to the armature, which has a buffer to reduce contact bounce.
- Folding armature relays typically show one to four bruises when closing the normally open contact or three to ten bruises when closing the normally closed contact, with each bouncing process, depending on the switched load, strong arcs, which cause high contact wear, are ignited, thereby the life of such a relay is severely impaired.
- one or more additional masses are provided on the armature of the relay as a means.
- the impact damper is designed as an integrally formed on the contact spring oscillating element.
- This constructively particularly simple solution according to the invention has the advantage that the contact bounce is at least significantly reduced without the relay requiring additional individual parts for this, in particular also no additional masses which increase the overall volume, since this buffer is formed here in one piece as part of the contact spring.
- the vibrating element acting as a shock absorber can also advantageously be formed in a particularly simple manner by an incision made in the contact spring. This solution according to the invention is therefore particularly simple and inexpensive to implement.
- a particularly advantageous embodiment of a hinged armature relay according to the invention with a shock absorber consists in that the oscillating element, starting from the contact spring end located in the region of the contacts, leads to the armature in a freely oscillating manner, which it touches or at least covers with the end not connected to the contact spring.
- the mechanical kinetic energy which otherwise leads to contact bouncing, can not only be converted into vibrational energy of the vibrating element, but can also be absorbed particularly effectively by hitting or rubbing the end section of the vibrating element on the armature, that is to say converted into heat.
- the contact spring (2) has one or more switching contacts (4). Two end sections (5) of the contact spring (2) are placed around the end edge of the armature (1). Another end section (6) of the contact spring (2) is bent perpendicular to the plane of the drawing and forms in one piece the return spring for the armature (1). The contact spring (2) is fastened approximately in the middle of the armature (1) by means of a rivet connection (7).
- the contact spring (2) forms an oscillating element (3) which is integrally formed on the contact spring (2) or is formed by an incision (8) made in the contact spring (2).
- this oscillating element (3) leads to the armature (1), which it contacts with the free end section (9) (that is, the end not connected to the contact spring) or at least covers it.
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Abstract
Beschrieben wird ein elektromagnetisches Klappankerrelais mit einer Kontaktfeder, die auf dem Anker angeordnet und mit diesem fest verbunden ist. Die Schaltkontaktfeder weist einen Prelldämpfer in Form eines einstückig an die Kontaktfeder angeformten Schwingelementes auf, welcher das Prellen der Kontakte und den daraus resultierenden Kontaktverschleiß stark vermindert. <IMAGE>An electromagnetic folding armature relay is described with a contact spring which is arranged on the armature and is firmly connected to it. The switch contact spring has a shock absorber in the form of a vibration element integrally molded onto the contact spring, which greatly reduces the bouncing of the contacts and the contact wear resulting therefrom. <IMAGE>
Description
Die Erfindung betrifft ein elektromagnetisches Klappankerrelais mit einer am Anker befestigten Kontaktfeder, welches einen Prelldämpfer zur Verminderung des Kontaktprellens aufweist.The invention relates to an electromagnetic flap armature relay with a contact spring attached to the armature, which has a buffer to reduce contact bounce.
Klappankerrelais, z. B. für Kraftfahrzeug-Anwendungen, zeigen typischerweise ein bis vier Prellungen beim Schließen des Arbeitskontaktes bzw. drei bis zehn Prellungen beim Schließen des Ruhekontaktes, wobei bei jedem Prellvorgang entsprechend der geschalteten Last zum Teil starke Lichtbögen, die hohen Kontaktverschleiß bewirken, gezündet werden, wodurch die Lebensdauer eines solchen Relais stark beeinträchtigt wird.Folding armature relays, e.g. B. for motor vehicle applications, typically show one to four bruises when closing the normally open contact or three to ten bruises when closing the normally closed contact, with each bouncing process, depending on the switched load, strong arcs, which cause high contact wear, are ignited, thereby the life of such a relay is severely impaired.
Aus der EP 0 281 384 B1 sind bereits elektromagnetische Klappankerrelais bekannt, die einen Miniaturluftkolbendämpfer als Prelldämpfer aufweisen, welcher allerdings gemäß der Aufgabenstellung zur Verhinderung der Geräuschentwicklung des elektromagnetischen Relais vorgesehen ist.From EP 0 281 384 B1 electromagnetic flap armature relays are already known which have a miniature air piston damper as a shock absorber, which, however, is provided in accordance with the task to prevent the noise development of the electromagnetic relay.
Abgesehen davon, daß eine solche Lösung recht aufwendig ist und, angesichts eines Massenartikels wie es ein elektromagnetisches Klappankerrelais ist, einen erheblichen Kostenfaktor darstellt, ist es fraglich, ob eine solche Anordnung auch zum Schutz der Kontakte gegen Kontaktabbrand ausreichend wirksam ist.Apart from the fact that such a solution is quite complex and, given a mass product such as an electromagnetic flap armature relay, represents a considerable cost factor, it is questionable whether such an arrangement is also sufficiently effective to protect the contacts against contact erosion.
Aus der DE 26 02 362 A1 ist eine Anordnung zur Unterdrückung von Rückprellungen des abfallenden Ankers von Flachrelais bekannt, bei der im Bereich des freien Endes des Relais Mittel vorgesehen sind, um die nach dem Aufprall des abfallenden Ankers auf den Relaiskern verbleibende Bewegungsenergie des Ankers zu absorbieren.From DE 26 02 362 A1 an arrangement for suppressing rebounding of the falling armature of flat relays is known, in which means are provided in the region of the free end of the relay to increase the kinetic energy of the armature remaining after the falling armature impacts the relay core absorb.
Als Mittel sind hierbei insbesondere eine oder mehrere zusätzliche Massen am Anker des Relais vorgesehen.In particular, one or more additional masses are provided on the armature of the relay as a means.
Abgesehen davon, daß die hier vorgeschlagenen Lösungen ebenfalls konstruktiv recht aufwendig sind, ist eine Übertragung dieser Lösungen von einem dort gezeigten Flachrelais auf ein kleinbauendes Klappankerrelais nicht ohne weiteres möglich, da der Einbauraum zur Anbringung solcher zusätzlichen Massen im allgemeinen nicht ausreicht, zumindest nicht ohne nachteilige Vergrößerung des Bauvolumens des Klappankerrelais.In addition to the fact that the solutions proposed here are also structurally very complex, a transfer of these solutions from a flat relay shown there to a small-sized hinged armature relay is not readily possible, since the installation space for attaching such additional masses is generally not sufficient, at least not without disadvantage Increase in the volume of the hinged armature relay.
Es ist daher die Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein einfach aufgebautes und kostengünstiges Klappankerrelais zu schaffen, bei dem das Kontaktprellen durch besonders einfache konstruktive Maßnahmen weitgehend verhindert wird.It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a simply constructed and inexpensive folding armature relay in which the contact bounce is largely prevented by particularly simple structural measures.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß der Prelldämpfer als ein einstückig an der Kontaktfeder angeformtes Schwingelement ausgebildet ist.This object is achieved in that the impact damper is designed as an integrally formed on the contact spring oscillating element.
Diese kontruktiv besonders einfache erfindungsgemäße Lösung hat den Vorteil, daß das Kontaktprellen zumindest deutlich verringert wird, ohne daß das Relais hierfür zusätzliche Einzelteile erfordert, insbesondere auch keine das Bauvolumen vergrößernden zusätzlichen Massen, da dieser Prelldämpfer hier einstückig als Teil der Kontaktfeder ausgebildet ist. Das als Prelldämpfer wirkende Schwingelement kann zudem vorteilhafterweise auf besonders einfache Weise durch einen in die Kontaktfeder eingebrachten Einschnitt ausgebildet werden. Damit ist diese erfindungsgemäße Lösung besonders einfach und kostengünstig ausführbar.This constructively particularly simple solution according to the invention has the advantage that the contact bounce is at least significantly reduced without the relay requiring additional individual parts for this, in particular also no additional masses which increase the overall volume, since this buffer is formed here in one piece as part of the contact spring. The vibrating element acting as a shock absorber can also advantageously be formed in a particularly simple manner by an incision made in the contact spring. This solution according to the invention is therefore particularly simple and inexpensive to implement.
Eine besonders vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung eines erfindungsgemäßen Klappankerrelais mit einem Prelldämpfer besteht darin, daß das Schwingelement vom im Bereich der Kontakte gelegenen Kontaktfederende ausgehend frei schwingfähig zum Anker führt, welchen es mit dem nicht an der Kontaktfeder angebundenen Ende berührt oder zumindest überdeckt. Hierdurch kann die mechanische Bewegungsenergie, die sonst zum Kontaktprellen führt, nicht nur in Schwingungsenergie des Schwingelementes umgesetzt werden, sondern durch Aufschlagen oder Reiben des Endabschnittes des Schwingelementes auf dem Anker besonders effektiv absorbiert, das heißt, in Wärme umgesetzt, werden.A particularly advantageous embodiment of a hinged armature relay according to the invention with a shock absorber consists in that the oscillating element, starting from the contact spring end located in the region of the contacts, leads to the armature in a freely oscillating manner, which it touches or at least covers with the end not connected to the contact spring. As a result, the mechanical kinetic energy, which otherwise leads to contact bouncing, can not only be converted into vibrational energy of the vibrating element, but can also be absorbed particularly effectively by hitting or rubbing the end section of the vibrating element on the armature, that is to say converted into heat.
Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung dargestellt und soll im folgenden anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert werden.An embodiment of the invention is shown in the drawing and will be explained in more detail below with reference to the drawing.
Die einzige Figur zeigt die Ausbildung der mit dem Anker verbundenen Kontaktfeder. Auf die Darstellung weiterer Einzelheiten des erfindungsgemäßen Klappankerrelais wurde verzichtet, da dieses zur Erläuterung der Erfindung nicht notwendig erscheint.The only figure shows the design of the contact spring connected to the armature. Further details of the folding armature relay according to the invention have been omitted since this does not appear to be necessary to explain the invention.
Die Kontaktfeder (2) weist einen oder mehrere Schaltkontakte (4) auf. Zwei Endabschnitte (5) der Kontaktfeder (2) sind um die Stirnkante des Ankers (1) herumgelegt. Ein weiterer Endabschnitt (6) der Kontaktfeder (2) ist senkrecht zur Zeichenebene abgebogen und bildet einstückig die Rückstellfeder für den Anker (1) aus. Die Kontaktfeder (2) ist etwa in der Mitte des Ankers (1) mittels einer Nietverbindung (7) befestigt.The contact spring (2) has one or more switching contacts (4). Two end sections (5) of the contact spring (2) are placed around the end edge of the armature (1). Another end section (6) of the contact spring (2) is bent perpendicular to the plane of the drawing and forms in one piece the return spring for the armature (1). The contact spring (2) is fastened approximately in the middle of the armature (1) by means of a rivet connection (7).
Erfindungsgemäß bildet die Kontaktfeder (2) ein Schwingelement (3) aus, welches einstückig an die Kontaktfeder (2) angeformt ist bzw. durch einen in die Kontaktfeder (2) eingebrachten Einschnitt (8) ausgebildet wird.According to the invention, the contact spring (2) forms an oscillating element (3) which is integrally formed on the contact spring (2) or is formed by an incision (8) made in the contact spring (2).
Dieses Schwingelement (3) führt vom Kontaktfederende (10) ausgehend frei schwingfähig zum Anker (1), welchen es mit dem freien Endabschnitt (9) (das heißt, dem nicht an der Kontaktfeder angebundenen Ende) berührt oder zumindest überdeckt.Starting from the contact spring end (10), this oscillating element (3) leads to the armature (1), which it contacts with the free end section (9) (that is, the end not connected to the contact spring) or at least covers it.
Beim Schließen des nicht dargestellten Arbeitskontaktes wird durch die Durchbiegung der Kontaktfeder (2) und der daraus resultierenden Neigung des Kontaktfederendes (10) das an diesem Ende angeformte Schwingelement (3) gegen den Anker vorgespannt und es führt eine Relativbewegung auf den Anker (1) aus. Dadurch wird die Prellenergie des Kontaktes in Reibungsenergie umgewandelt, wodurch das Prellen zumindest bei geeigneter Dimensionierung des Schwingelementes (3) gänzlich beseitigt wird.When the working contact (not shown) closes, the deflection of the contact spring (2) and the resulting inclination of the contact spring end (10) biases the oscillating element (3) formed at this end against the armature and it performs a relative movement on the armature (1) . As a result, the bounce energy of the contact is converted into friction energy, as a result of which the bounce is completely eliminated, at least with suitable dimensioning of the oscillating element (3).
Bei Schließen des Ruhekontaktes (von dem nur das bewegliche Kontaktteil 4 in der Figur dargestellt ist) schwingt der freie Endabschnitt (9) des Schwingelementes (3) über, wodurch der Großteil der Schwing- bzw. Prellenergie des Federkontaktes auf das Schwingelement (3) übergeleitet wird. Beim Zurückschwingen des übergeschwungenen Schwingelementes (3) schlägt dieses auf dem dann bereits in Ruhe befindlichen Anker (1) auf und biegt sich durch, wodurch eine Relativbewegung des freien Endabschnittes (9) des Schwingelementes (3) zum Anker (1) entsteht, welche die Schwingenergie in Reibungsenergie umsetzt, wodurch das Kontaktprellen deutlich verringert wird.When the normally closed contact (of which only the
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| DE19544624A DE19544624C1 (en) | 1995-11-30 | 1995-11-30 | Electromagnetic hinged armature relay for motor vehicles |
| DE19544624 | 1995-11-30 |
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| EP0777250A2 true EP0777250A2 (en) | 1997-06-04 |
| EP0777250A3 EP0777250A3 (en) | 1997-10-15 |
| EP0777250B1 EP0777250B1 (en) | 2000-05-03 |
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| DE2602362A1 (en) | 1975-02-07 | 1976-08-19 | Siemens Ag Albis | Flat realy with armature chatter suppression - has energy absorber in relay free end region for released armature impact (NL100876) |
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| EP3051559A1 (en) * | 2015-01-30 | 2016-08-03 | TE Connectivity Germany GmbH | Arrangement for an electric switching device |
| CN105845512A (en) * | 2015-01-30 | 2016-08-10 | 泰连德国有限公司 | Arrangement of an electrical switching device |
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| EP0777250A3 (en) | 1997-10-15 |
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