Fixed contact

(1) The touching of two or more parts. (2) The parts that actually touch each other when making electrical connection whether permanently or intermittently.

contact

Engineering; Electronic engineering

1. A conducting body (such as a button, disk, or blade) that serves to close an electric circuit when pressed against another conductor. Example: switch contact and spring ...

contact

Software; Malware

A contact is a person or organization with whom you interact on a regular basis.

contact

Animals; Horses

The horse's stretching forward into the bit and accepting the ein as a means of communication with the rider.

travel

Electronic components; Switches

The total distance the actuator can move.

two circuits

Electronic components; Switches

A circuit in which one circuit is completed in one position and another separate circuit is completed in an other position.

vibration resistance

Electronic components; Switches

The range of vibration for which closed contacts will not open for longer than a specific time when vibration is applied to a switch currently in operation.

washable

Electronic components; Switches

Applied to PC board mounted devices indicating compatibility with cleaning processes used after soldering. No degradation of electrical or mechanical parameters occurs. The switch ...

wave soldering

Electronic components; Switches

A method of soldering in which a wave of molten solder contacts the components on the PCB as the PC Board with the components is conveyed through the process.

wiping action

Electronic components; Switches

Sliding of contacts over one another resulting in cleaning of the contacts.

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Industry/Domain: Automotive Category: Motorcycles

Egg, Evolution, Electricity and Eco-friendliness (E4U)

An that egg shaped personal mobility vehicle was introduced by Hyundai engineers in a 2013 annual invention contest in South Korea. Powered by a 500W ...