Switching unit having a locking function for a tool
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Abstract
A switch unit having a combined switch function and locking function for controlling industrial tools, both the locking function and the switch function being achieved magnetically.
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9. A switch unit for providing a combined switching and locking function for controlling an industrial tool, both the locking function and the switching function taking place on a magnetic basis, the switch unit comprising:
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two facing rows of magnets, wherein;
each magnet row is made up of at least two magnets, a width of a gap between facing sides of the magnet rows is essentially constant, the magnet rows are relatively movable with respect to each other in a direction of an extension of the magnet rows, and a distance between adjacent magnets one of the magnet rows is essentially constant; and
at least one magnetic field detector provided in at least one of the magnet rows. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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