Patent ID: 8786387

Claim:
A magnetic actuator, comprising: a coil bobbin including electrical wire wound around a core; a plunger located in a central portion of the magnetic actuator and configured to move within a bore located in the central portion; at least one spring located adjacent the central portion, wherein when electrical current is provided to the electrical wire, an electromagnetic field causes the plunger to move from a first position to a second position and wherein stored energy associated with the at least one spring aids in moving the plunger to the second position; a linking portion coupled to an upper portion of the plunger and connected to a pull rod assembly, wherein the linking portion is configured to initiate an action via the pull rod assembly based on movement of the plunger; and at least one booster magnet located adjacent the upper portion of the plunger, wherein the at least one booster magnet aids in holding the plunger in the first position when electrical current is not provided to the coil bobbin.