Patent ID: 6794968
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A contactor assembly comprising:a stationary assembly a moveable assembly slidably coupled with the stationary assembly; and a contact assembly coupled within the stationary assembly and with the moveable assembly and movable between a first switching position, where an electrically closed circuit is established and a second position, where an electrical open circuit is established; said stationary assembly having a solenoid housing having first coil and a second coil positioned therein, said first coil and said second coil moving said movable assembly in opposite directions when electricity is supplied to the respective first coil and second coil, said stationary assembly comprising a flux distribution plate positioned axially between said first coil and said solenoid housing, and a first magnet and a second magnet positioned axially between the flux distribution plate and said solenoid housing; wherein said first coil and said second coil have a longitudinal axis; said first magnet and said second magnet not being aligned with said longitudinal axis.