Electromagnetic relay

Abstract

An electromagnetic relay includes a housing, a fixed contact, a fixed terminal, and a movable contact. The fixed contact and the movable contact are disposed in the housing. The movable contact faces the fixed contact. The fixed contact is connected to the fixed terminal. The fixed terminal includes a contact support portion, a first arc guide, and a second arc guide. The contact support portion supports the fixed contact. The first arc guide extends from the contact support portion. The first arc guide includes a tip that projects outward of the housing. The second arc guide extends from the contact support portion. The second arc guide includes a tip that projects outward of the housing. The first arc guide and the second arc guide are disposed in the housing to extend the arc generated at the fixed contact.

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