A circuit interrupter includes: a first fixed terminal including a first fixed contact; a movable contactor which is formed as a separate part from the first fixed terminal and includes a first movable contact; a holding unit configured to hold the movable contactor so that the first movable contact is connected to the first fixed contact; and a squib configured to generate gas by combustion. In the circuit interrupter, pressure of the gas generated by the squib causes movement of the movable contactor in a direction away from the first fixed terminal so that the first movable contact is separated from the first fixed contact.

An electrical switch including a frame, an operating shaft, and a bridge member movable in a depth direction relative to the frame by rotation of the operating shaft, wherein the depth direction is parallel with a rotation axis of the operating shaft, and wherein the operating shaft is adapted to exert a first opening force to the bridge member during an opening event. The electrical switch includes an anti-tilting member movable in a lateral direction relative to the frame by rotation of the operating shaft, the lateral direction being perpendicular to the depth direction, wherein the anti-tilting member is adapted to exert a second opening force to the bridge member during the opening event, the second opening force being parallel to the first opening force and spaced apart from it in the lateral direction.

A circuit interrupter includes a first set of contacts connected in series with a second set of contacts, with both sets of contacts configured to open and close simultaneously. First and second arc extinguishers are associated with the first and second sets of contacts, respectively. A moveable permanent magnet moves as the sets of contacts simultaneously open and close, the moveable magnet generating a moveable magnetic field, a first stationary permanent magnet associated with the first arc extinguisher, the first stationary magnet generating a first stationary magnetic field, where the first stationary magnetic field and the moveable magnetic field are additive, and a second stationary permanent magnet associated with the second arc extinguisher, the second stationary magnet generating a second stationary magnetic field, where the second stationary magnetic field and the moveable magnetic field are also additive.

A relay hermetic terminal characterized by including: a metal container having a through hole; a pipe lead inserted through the through hole; an insulating material sealing the metal container and the pipe lead; and a terminal block made of a low-resistance metal, penetrating the pipe lead and secured to the pipe lead. The terminal block includes at least a body portion and a head portion, further the head portion has a fixation portion, and an axis of the fixation portion is not arranged coaxially with an axis of the body portion, and a relay contact device using the same are provided.

A circuit interrupter includes a first set of contacts connected in series with a second set of contacts, with both sets of contacts configured to open and close simultaneously. First and second arc extinguishers are associated with the first and second sets of contacts, respectively. A moveable permanent magnet moves as the sets of contacts simultaneously open and close, the moveable magnet generating a moveable magnetic field, a first stationary permanent magnet associated with the first arc extinguisher, the first stationary magnet generating a first stationary magnetic field, where the first stationary magnetic field and the moveable magnetic field are additive, and a second stationary permanent magnet associated with the second arc extinguisher, the second stationary magnet generating a second stationary magnetic field, where the second stationary magnetic field and the moveable magnetic field are also additive.

An improved switching device includes a guide configured to reduce undesired movement of the switching element. The guide includes an upper portion configured to receive the switching element and a lower portion configured to receive a spring. The upper portion defines a seat to receive the switching element and includes at least one resilient tab to retain the switching element within the guide. The lower portion defines an opening in which the spring is positioned, where the spring is seated, in part, against the switching element and against the guide. The guide includes guide portions configured to engage a housing on the switching device to prevent rotation of the switching element within the switching device. The switching element further includes protrusions configured to engage each side of the guide and to prevent longitudinal movement of the switching element within the housing.

Provided is a drive structure for a high-voltage direct-current relay, the drive structure comprising: a retaining frame, a stopper piece, a movable spring piece, and an elastic member. The retaining frame comprises two retaining side arms, a support plate, and a drive rod. The two retaining side arms are disposed at two sides of the support plate, and the drive rod is connected to a bottom portion of the support plate. The stopper piece has one end connected to a terminal end of one of the retaining side arms, and the other end connected to a terminal end of the other retaining side arm. The elastic member has one end pressing against the support plate and the other end pressing against the movable spring piece, the movable spring piece presses against the stopper piece, and the stopper piece is provided with an arc isolation portion. The drive structure for a high-voltage direct-current relay has an bottom-up assembly manner, in which the elastic member, the movable spring piece, and the stopper piece are stacked sequentially, and the stopper piece is connected to and retained by the two retaining side arms, thereby realizing a simple and fast assembly process, and increasing assembly efficiency of high-voltage direct-current relays. In addition, the arc isolation portion has an effect of isolating arcs, thereby improving a service life of high-voltage direct-current relays despite reverse arcs.

An improved switching device includes a guide configured to reduce undesired movement of the switching element. The guide includes an upper portion configured to receive the switching element and a lower portion configured to receive a spring. The upper portion defines a seat to receive the switching element and includes at least one resilient tab to retain the switching element within the guide. The lower portion defines an opening in which the spring is positioned, where the spring is seated, in part, against the switching element and against the guide. The guide includes guide portions configured to engage a housing on the switching device to prevent rotation of the switching element within the switching device. The switching element further includes protrusions configured to engage each side of the guide and to prevent longitudinal movement of the switching element within the housing.

An electromagnetic relay includes: an exciting coil; a movable core driven by the exciting coil; a movable contactor having a first movable contact and a second movable contact to operate with the movable core; a first fixed terminal having a first fixed contact with which the first movable contact abuts when the movable contactor is moved by energizing the exciting coil; and a second fixed terminal having a second fixed contact with which the second movable contact abuts when the movable contactor is moved by energizing the exciting coil. An inclination angle of a central axis of the first movable contact with respect to a central axis of the first fixed contact and an inclination angle of a central axis of the second movable contact with respect to a central axis of the second fixed contact are inclined in opposite directions from each other.

An electrical switchgear includes: a housing; at least one first contact mounted in the housing; at least one second contact translationally movable within the housing in a translational movement direction; a switchgear control mechanism having a first rotary element having a first rotation axis and a second rotary element having a second rotation axis; and a link element pivoted on one end thereof to the first rotary element and on an other end thereof to the at least one second contact. The first and the second rotation axes are arranged substantially perpendicular to each other. The second rotation axis is arranged essentially in parallel to the translational movement direction of the at least one second contact. The first and the second rotary elements engage such that a rotation of the second rotary element is transmitted to the first rotary element.