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US 6,635,833 B2Granted
Limit switch
AssigneeSchneider Electric Industries SAS
InventorJean-Claude Vignaud
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Abstract
A proximity detection switch, including a housing with a switching block controlled by a sensor component contained therein and housing connection elements for external connection via a cable, the body and a removable cover each having a flange part for cooperatively forming a flange that defines a sealed aperture for a cable to pass therethrough. The device further includes a detachable cable-entry coupling for sliding engagement with the body along a direction approximately perpendicular to the plane of the bottom wall of the body.
Claims9
A proximity detection switching device, comprising:
- a sensor component for detecting proximity;
- a body comprising a bottom wall defining a plane (P) and a side opposite the bottom wall;
- a switching block controlled by the sensor component and comprising connection elements for external connection via a cable;
- a housing for locating the switching block;
- a removable cover for closing the housing on said side opposite the bottom wall, the body and the cover each having a flange part for cooperatively forming a flange that defines a sealed aperture for a cable to pass therethrough;
- first rectilinear guiding and holding means located in the body;
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- a detachable cable-entry coupling comprising fitting elements for sliding engagement with said first rectilinear guiding and holding means along a direction approximately perpendicular to the plane of the bottom wall of the body.
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