Global Patent Index - EP 0731978 A1

EP 0731978 A1 19960918 - METHOD OF ADJUSTING THE SWITCH-GAP IN A REED SWITCH

Title (en)

METHOD OF ADJUSTING THE SWITCH-GAP IN A REED SWITCH

Title (de)

VERFAHREN ZUR REGELUNG DER SCHALTSTRECKE IN EINEN REED-SCHALTER

Title (fr)

PROCEDE DE REGLAGE DE L'ECARTEMENT DES CONTACTS D'UN COMMUTATEUR A TIGES

Publication

EP 0731978 A1 19960918 (EN)

Application

EP 95929989 A 19950920

Priority

  • IB 9500771 W 19950920
  • NL 9420286 A 19941004

Abstract (en)

[origin: WO9610833A1] A method of adjusting the mutual separation (g) of the two overlapping metallic cantilever members (9, 11) within the vitreous envelope of a reed switch, whereby a beam (21) of radiant energy to which the envelope is substantially transparent is directed for a controlled period of time through the envelope onto a localised area (p) of at least one of the members (11), thereby effecting permanent thermally-induced bending of that member (11) about the irradiated area (p).

IPC 1-7

H01H 11/04; H01H 1/66

IPC 8 full level

H01H 1/66 (2006.01); H01H 11/00 (2006.01); H01H 51/28 (2006.01); H01H 11/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01H 11/005 (2013.01); H01H 51/287 (2013.01); H01H 1/66 (2013.01); H01H 11/04 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

See references of WO 9610833A1

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

WO 9610833 A1 19960411; DE 69502928 D1 19980716; DE 69502928 T2 19981224; EP 0731978 A1 19960918; EP 0731978 B1 19980610; JP 3645266 B2 20050511; JP H09506466 A 19970624

DOCDB simple family (application)

IB 9500771 W 19950920; DE 69502928 T 19950920; EP 95929989 A 19950920; JP 51155896 A 19950920