INTEGRAL ARMATURE RETENTION SPRING FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC RELAYS

摘要

An electromagnetic relay is provided having a base; a motor assembly mounted on the base, the motor assembly including a coil, a core and a frame; an armature pivotably mounted on the frame; a first electrical contact mounted to the base; a movable elongated member biased against the armature at least at two points such that movement of the armature is restricted and the armature is disposed toward an initial position spaced from the core; and a second electrical contact mounted to the movable elongated member and operatively associated with the first electrical contact.