Patent ID: 7648119

Claim:
A magnetic drive for a valve, in particular for a pneumatic or hydraulic valve, comprising a fixed solenoid, a movable armature and a permanent magnet, said permanent magnet being integrated into said movable armature and cooperating with said fixed solenoid, said permanent magnet being formed from one of a magnetic paste and a magnetic foil, said armature comprising at least a first part and a second part and being movable in an axial direction, said permanent magnet being arranged between the first part and the second part with respect to the axial direction, said first and second parts of said armature being constructed in a plate shape, the second part lying directly opposite the solenoid, the first part having an extension extending in the axial direction towards the solenoid, and a radial gap formed between the extension of the first part and the second part with respect to the axial direction, said armature being movable between a first position in which a working air gap is provided both between the axial extension of said first part and the solenoid and also between said second part and said solenoid, and a second position in which both said extension of said first part and said second part are in contact with said solenoid.