Latching block for electromagnetic switching devices

摘要

A latching block to be coupled to an electromagnetic switching device, which holds the switching device in the working position by locking the mechanism of the switching device which carries out the switching action. The latching block has a housing, a rack which can be coupled to the mechanism which carries out the switching action with a positive lock, and a lever which acts on a ratchet wheel. The engagement of the lever and the ratchet wheel can be released for unlocking.