Commonized actuator for normally open and normally closed modes

摘要

An actuator assembly operates a device in a normally open mode and a normally closed mode. The actuator assembly includes a bobbin around which a coil is wound. The coil receives an electrical current to induce a magnetic field thereabout. A rod extends along the longitudinal axis. The rod is movable along the longitudinal axis in response to the magnetic field. The actuator assembly also includes a plunger extending through a portion of the bobbin. The plunger is movable with respect thereto in response to changes in the magnetic field. The plunger includes a rod receptacle for fixedly securing the rod therein allowing the rod to move with the plunger. The plunger also includes an opposing rod receptacle allowing the rod to be received thereby when the actuator assembly is in the normally closed orientation.