Switching device

Abstract

A switching device including at least one first terminal and at least one second terminal, at least one actuation unit including an electrovalve and an actuator which is integral with a contact plate which is able to move from a first position, in which it is in contact with both the at least one first terminal and the at least one second terminal thereby bringing them into electrical contact, to a second end stroke position, in which it is offset from the at least one first terminal and at least one second terminal, where the electrovalve is arranged to command the actuator, thereby moving the contact plate between the first end stroke position and the second end stroke position, the at least one first terminal and at least one second terminal including retractable electrical contacts which are retractable within a respective housing against the action of an elastic element.

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