Patent ID: 9208977
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A switch for polarity-independent multi-pole direct current operation, the switch comprising: at least two switching chambers, each switching chamber including: at least two magnets configured to generate a magnetic field at least in the area of the first and the second contact region of the switching chambers so as to exert a magnetic three to divert an arc having current flow in the first direction into the first arc chute and so as to exert a magnetic force to divert an arc having current flow in the second direction into the second arc chute, wherein the movable contact parts of the switching chambers provide, upon creation of the electrically conductive connection between the first and the second contact regions in the ON state of the switch, a current path that is substantially aligned in parallel with the magnetic field generated in the switching chambers by the at least two magnets.