EP0768690B1 - Pivotable actuator for a safety switch - Google Patents

Pivotable actuator for a safety switch Download PDF

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EP0768690B1
EP0768690B1 EP96112771A EP96112771A EP0768690B1 EP 0768690 B1 EP0768690 B1 EP 0768690B1 EP 96112771 A EP96112771 A EP 96112771A EP 96112771 A EP96112771 A EP 96112771A EP 0768690 B1 EP0768690 B1 EP 0768690B1
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Roland Dipl.-Ing. Mönnings
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H27/00Switches operated by a removable member, e.g. key, plug or plate; Switches operated by setting members according to a single predetermined combination out of several possible settings
    • H01H27/002Switches operated by a removable member, e.g. key, plug or plate; Switches operated by setting members according to a single predetermined combination out of several possible settings wherein one single insertion movement of a key comprises an unlocking stroke and a switch actuating stroke, e.g. security switch for safety guards

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  • the present invention relates to a radius actuator for safety switches from a holder and one against spring force between an oblique approach position and a switch operating position movable operating bracket held therein.
  • Safety switches are used, for example, to switch off the power supply on machines with a protective cover for enclosure doors, room doors or the like used.
  • Safety switches of this type usually have several approach openings oriented in different directions, through which to For the purpose of switching an actuator can step, for example, together moved with a door, a flap or the like.
  • the radius actuator is on the flap, door, lid or the like in one predetermined distance from the folding or rotating axis of this part attached.
  • Radius actuators of the generic type are used when in relation on the safety switch of the actuators on the door, flap or cover only on one small swivel radius can be arranged. Care must be taken that the radius actuator in the start-up phase to the safety switch Tilted position (approach position), so that it easily with a small swivel radius can enter the safety switch or its approach opening, but he in further course of the switch actuation for the actuation, for example, of one Switching wheel of such a safety switch one to be operated essentially Element can assume vertical switch actuation position. By the spring force ensures that the actuating bracket of the radius actuator returns to the approach position after leaving the safety switch.
  • the present invention has for its object a radius actuator Generic type with simple means to improve that Operating bracket according to all conceivable applications in an inclined starting position can be preset.
  • the actuating bracket one end of a support part is attached, the other end of which projects into the holder, that the actuating bracket is pivotable relative to the support member about a pivot axis and can be fixed in any possible pivot position relative to the supporting part is that the support member with its end protruding into the holder at one Base plate attached and opposite this base plate by a second Swivel axis pivotable and relative in any possible pivot position can be fixed to the base plate, the second pivot axis being opposite the The swivel axis is offset by 90 degrees from the supporting part and operating bracket and that the base plate is supported within the holder against the action of one in the holder Spring displaceable in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the support part and in Limits relative to this longitudinal axis can be tilted.
  • Such a radius actuator can be used for any conceivable purpose be preset so that its operating bracket the desired one or has the required inclined approach position.
  • the radius actuator for safety switches shown in the drawings exists essentially from a housing-like holder 1 and one against spring force between an oblique approach position and a switch actuation position Actuating bracket 2 movably mounted therein, the actuating bracket 2 on one Support part 3 is attached, the other end of which protrudes into the holder 1.
  • the support part 3 is in the connection area to the actuating bracket 2 in the manner of a fork head 4 formed, this clevis 4 a receiving slot 5 for the Actuating bracket 2 has.
  • a bore 6 runs across this slot 5 and has a corresponding through bore 7 is assigned in the operating bracket 2.
  • a pin 8 is passed through which the actuating bracket 2 is pivotable relative to the support member 3.
  • the fork head 4 can be clamped perpendicular to the slot 5 and thus the actuating bracket 2 is clamped in the clevis 4 and be fixed.
  • the operating bracket 2 relative to the pin 8 forming a pivot axis within limits Longitudinal axis of the support member 3 pivoted and in any possible pivot position relative to the supporting part.
  • the end of the support part 3 protruding into the housing-like holder 1 is at one Base plate 11 is fixed and can be compared to this base plate 11 by a second Pivot axis 12 pivots and relative in each possible pivot position be set to the base plate 11.
  • the pivot axis 12 corresponds to the longitudinal axis of a screw 13 which is the base plate 11 and a bore 14 of the support member 3 passes through.
  • the base plate 11 has a central recess 15 into which the holder-side and provided with the bore 14 End of the support member 3 protrudes. Within this recess 15, the holder-side end of the support member 3 clamped in any possible pivot position become.
  • the second pivot axis 12 is offset by 90 degrees to the pivot axis between support part 3 on the one hand and actuating bracket 2 on the other.
  • the base plate 11 is within the holder 1 in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the Support part 3 acted upon by a spring 16. Furthermore, the base plate 11 is inside of the holder 1 in one of the square plan of the base plate 1 designed recess 17 axially displaceable, but not rotatably guided.
  • the base plate 11 is dimensioned so that there is the possibility of the base plate 11 within this recess 17 with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support part 3 tilt.
  • the spring 16 is supported on the one hand on the base plate 11 and on the other hand on one the holder 1 closing disc 18.
  • the supporting part 3 can be fastened to the base plate 11 perpendicular to the latter. In this Trap the operating bracket 2 in a relative pivot position to the support member 3 attached to this, as shown in Figure 6.
  • Figures 4 and 6 each show the so-called approach position, i. H. the position in which the entire radius actuator is outside of a safety switch located. According to the respective inclination of the operating bracket 2 can this can be inserted into a safety switch and then ultimately from the starting position shown in the drawings to a switch actuation position moved, a switch actuation position shown in Figure 3 is.
  • the base plate 11 is within the holder 1 is tilted, with the spring 16 when separating the radius actuator from one Safety switch again brought about the starting position shown in FIG. 4 is that this spring 16, the base plate 11 back to its normal position moved back.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Radiusbetätiger für Sicherheitsschalter, bestehend aus einem Halter und einem gegen Federkraft zwischen einer schrägen Anfahrstellung und einer Schalterbetätigungsstellung bewegbar darin gehaltenen Betätigungsbügel.The present invention relates to a radius actuator for safety switches from a holder and one against spring force between an oblique approach position and a switch operating position movable operating bracket held therein.

Sicherheitsschalter werden zur zwangsweisen Abschaltung der Stromzufuhr beispielsweise an Maschinen mit einer Schutzabdeckung bei Gehäusetüren, Raumtüren oder dergleichen eingesetzt. Sicherheitsschalter dieser Art besitzen üblicherweise mehrere, in unterschiedlichen Richtungen orientierte Anfahröffnungen, durch die zum Zwecke der Schaltung ein Betätiger treten kann, der sich beispielsweise zusammen mit einer Tür, einer Klappe oder dergleichen bewegt.Safety switches are used, for example, to switch off the power supply on machines with a protective cover for enclosure doors, room doors or the like used. Safety switches of this type usually have several approach openings oriented in different directions, through which to For the purpose of switching an actuator can step, for example, together moved with a door, a flap or the like.

Der Radiusbetätiger ist dabei an der Klappe, Tür, Deckel oder dergleichen in einem vorgegebenen Abstand von der Klapp- oder Drehachse dieses Teiles befestigt.The radius actuator is on the flap, door, lid or the like in one predetermined distance from the folding or rotating axis of this part attached.

Radiusbetätiger der gattungsgemäßen Art werden dann eingesetzt, wenn in Bezug auf den Sicherheitsschalter der Betätiger an der Tür, Klappe oder Deckel nur auf einem kleinen Schwenkradius angeordnet werden kann. Dabei ist dafür Sorge zu tragen, daß der Radiusbetätiger in der Anfahrphase zum Sicherheitsschalter eine Schräglage (Anfahrstellung) innehat, so daß er bei kleinem Schwenkradius problemlos in den Sicherheitsschalter bzw. dessen Anfahröffnung eintreten kann, er aber im weiteren Verlauf der Schalterbetätigung für die Betätigung beispielsweise eines Schaltrades eines derartigen Sicherheitsschalters eine im wesentlichen zum zu betätigenden Element senkrechte Schalterbetätigungsstellung einnehmen kann. Durch die Federkraft ist dabei sichergestellt, daß der Betätigungsbügel des Radiusbetätigers nach Verlassen des Sicherheitsschalters wieder die Anfahrstellung einnimmt.Radius actuators of the generic type are used when in relation on the safety switch of the actuators on the door, flap or cover only on one small swivel radius can be arranged. Care must be taken that the radius actuator in the start-up phase to the safety switch Tilted position (approach position), so that it easily with a small swivel radius can enter the safety switch or its approach opening, but he in further course of the switch actuation for the actuation, for example, of one Switching wheel of such a safety switch one to be operated essentially Element can assume vertical switch actuation position. By the spring force ensures that the actuating bracket of the radius actuator returns to the approach position after leaving the safety switch.

Bei bekannten Radiusbetätigern der gattungsgemäßen Art ist bislang nur die Möglichkeit gegeben, den Betätigungsbügel durch Schwenken um eine Achse in eine schräge Anfahrstellung voreinzustellen.In known radius actuators of the generic type, only the possibility is so far given the actuating bracket by swiveling around an axis in a Preset inclined approach position.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Radiusbetätiger der gattungsgemäßen Art mit einfachen Mitteln dahingehend zu verbessern, daß dessen Betätigungsbügel entsprechend allen denkbaren Einsatzfällen in eine schräge Anfahrstellung voreingestellt werden kann.The present invention has for its object a radius actuator Generic type with simple means to improve that Operating bracket according to all conceivable applications in an inclined starting position can be preset.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß der Betätigungsbügel an einem Ende eines Tragteiles befestigt ist, dessen anderes Ende in den Halter hineinragt, daß der Betätigungsbügel gegenüber dem Tragteil um eine Schwenkachse verschwenkbar und in jeder möglichen Verschwenkstellung relativ zum Tragteil festlegbar ist, daß das Tragteil mit seinem in den Halter hineinragenden Ende an einer Grundplatte befestigt und gegenüber dieser Grundplatte um eine zweite Schwenkachse verschwenkbar sowie in jeder möglichen Verschwenkstellung relativ zur Grundplatte festlegbar ist, wobei die zweite Schwenkachse gegenüber der Schwenkachse vom Tragteil und Betätigungsbügel um 90 Grad versetzt verläuft und daß die Grundplatte innerhalb des Halters entgegen der Wirkung einer im Halter angestützten Feder in Richtung der Längsachse des Tragteiles verschiebbar sowie in Grenzen gegenüber diese Längsachse kippbar ist.This object is achieved in that the actuating bracket one end of a support part is attached, the other end of which projects into the holder, that the actuating bracket is pivotable relative to the support member about a pivot axis and can be fixed in any possible pivot position relative to the supporting part is that the support member with its end protruding into the holder at one Base plate attached and opposite this base plate by a second Swivel axis pivotable and relative in any possible pivot position can be fixed to the base plate, the second pivot axis being opposite the The swivel axis is offset by 90 degrees from the supporting part and operating bracket and that the base plate is supported within the holder against the action of one in the holder Spring displaceable in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the support part and in Limits relative to this longitudinal axis can be tilted.

Ein derart gestalteter Radiusbetätiger kann entsprechend jedem denkbaren Einsatzzweck derart voreingestellt werden, daß sein Betätigungsbügel die jeweils gewünschte bzw. erforderliche schräge Anfahrstellung aufweist.Such a radius actuator can be used for any conceivable purpose be preset so that its operating bracket the desired one or has the required inclined approach position.

Durch lediglich eine Feder innerhalb des Halters wird die Möglichkeit geschaffen, das Tragteil beim Einfahren des Betätigungsbügels in einen Sicherheitsschalter bzw. dessen Anfahröffnung um den hierfür notwendigen Betrag zu kippen, umgekehrt wird das Tragteil mit dem daran befestigten Betätigungsbügel durch die Feder wieder in seine Grundstellung zurückbewegt, wenn der Radiusbetätiger vollständig vom Sicherheitsschalter getrennt ist.Just one spring inside the holder creates the possibility that Supporting part when retracting the operating bracket into a safety switch or whose approach opening is tilted by the amount necessary for this, is reversed the supporting part with the actuating bracket attached to it by the spring moves back to its basic position when the radius actuator is completely off the safety switch is separated.

Aufgrund der Tatsache, daß das Tragteil letztendlich in seiner Achsrichtung federbelastet ist, wird der zusätzliche Vorteil erreicht, daß bei ungewolltem Anstoßen an den Betätigungsbügel die hierbei auftretenden Belastungen abgefedert und somit die Beschädigungsgefahr verringert wird.Due to the fact that the supporting part is ultimately spring-loaded in its axial direction is the additional advantage is achieved that in the event of unintentional bumping into the Operating bracket cushioned the loads that occur and thus the risk of damage is reduced.

Weitere Merkmale der Erfindung sind Gegenstand von Unteransprüchen.Further features of the invention are the subject of dependent claims.

Ein vorteilhaftes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist in den beigefügten Zeichnungen dargestellt und wird im folgenden näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Radiusbetätigers nach Art eines Sprengbildes,
Figur 2
eine perspektivische Darstellung des Radiusbetätigers im zusammengebauten Zustand, teilweise im Schnitt dargestellt,
Figur 3
einen Längsschnitt durch den Radiusbetätiger in einer Schalterbetätigungsstellung,
Figur 4
einen der Figur 3 entsprechenden Längsschnitt durch den Radiusbetätiger in einer schrägen Anfahrstellung,
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einen Schnitt nach der Linie V-V in Figur 4,
Figur 6
eine teilweise im Schnitt dargestellte Draufsicht auf den Radiusbetätiger in einer weiteren, möglichen schrägen Anfahrstellung.
An advantageous embodiment of the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings and will be described in more detail below. Show it:
Figure 1
2 shows a perspective illustration of a radius actuator according to the invention in the manner of an explosive pattern,
Figure 2
2 shows a perspective view of the radius actuator in the assembled state, shown partly in section,
Figure 3
a longitudinal section through the radius actuator in a switch actuation position,
Figure 4
3 shows a longitudinal section corresponding to FIG. 3 through the radius actuator in an oblique starting position,
Figure 5
3 shows a section along the line VV in FIG. 4,
Figure 6
a partially sectioned plan view of the radius actuator in a further, possible oblique approach position.

Der in den Zeichnungen dargestellte Radiusbetätiger für Sicherheitsschalter besteht im wesentlichen aus einem gehäuseartigen Halter 1 sowie aus einem gegen Federkraft zwischen einer schrägen Anfahrstellung und einer Schalterbetätigungsstellung bewegbar darin gelagerten Betätigungsbügel 2, wobei der Betätigungsbügel 2 an einem Tragteil 3 befestigt ist, dessen anderes Ende in den Halter 1 hineinragt.The radius actuator for safety switches shown in the drawings exists essentially from a housing-like holder 1 and one against spring force between an oblique approach position and a switch actuation position Actuating bracket 2 movably mounted therein, the actuating bracket 2 on one Support part 3 is attached, the other end of which protrudes into the holder 1.

Das Tragteil 3 ist im Verbindungsbereich zum Betätigungsbügel 2 nach Art eines Gabelkopfes 4 ausgebildet, wobei dieser Gabelkopf 4 einen Aufnahmeschlitz 5 für den Betätigungsbügel 2 aufweist. The support part 3 is in the connection area to the actuating bracket 2 in the manner of a fork head 4 formed, this clevis 4 a receiving slot 5 for the Actuating bracket 2 has.

Quer zu diesem Schlitz 5 läuft eine Bohrung 6, der eine entsprechende Durchgangsbohrung 7 im Betätigungsbügel 2 zugeordnet ist. Durch die Bohrung 6 und die Aufnahmebohrung 7 ist ein Zapfen 8 hindurchgeführt, um den der Betätigungsbügel 2 relativ zum Tragteil 3 verschwenkbar ist.A bore 6 runs across this slot 5 and has a corresponding through bore 7 is assigned in the operating bracket 2. Through hole 6 and the receiving hole 7, a pin 8 is passed through which the actuating bracket 2 is pivotable relative to the support member 3.

In einem Abstand zum Zapfen 8 ist durch den Gabelkopf 4 eine Klemmschraube 9 hindurchgeführt, die den Betätigungsbügel 2 im Bereich eines kreisbogenförmigen Langloches 10 durchtritt.At a distance from the pin 8 is a clamping screw 9 through the clevis 4 passed, which the actuating bracket 2 in the region of a circular arc Oblong hole 10 passes.

Durch die Klemmschraube 9 kann der Gabelkopf 4 lotrecht zum Schlitz 5 zusammengeklemmt und damit der Betätigungsbügel 2 im Gabelkopf 4 eingeklemmt und festgesetzt werden. Durch das kreisbogenförmige Langloch 10 kann der Betätigungsbügel 2 um den eine Schwenkachse bildenden Zapfen 8 in Grenzen relativ zur Längsachse des Tragteiles 3 verschwenkt und in jeder möglichen Verschwenkstellung relativ zum Tragteil festgelegt werden.By means of the clamping screw 9 the fork head 4 can be clamped perpendicular to the slot 5 and thus the actuating bracket 2 is clamped in the clevis 4 and be fixed. Through the circular arc-shaped slot 10, the operating bracket 2 relative to the pin 8 forming a pivot axis within limits Longitudinal axis of the support member 3 pivoted and in any possible pivot position relative to the supporting part.

Das in den gehäuseartigen Halter 1 hineinragende Ende des Tragteiles 3 ist an einer Grundplatte 11 festgelegt und kann gegenüber dieser Grundplatte 11 um eine zweite Schwenkachse 12 verschwenkt sowie in jeder möglichen Verschwenkstellung relativ zur Grundplatte 11 festgelegt werden.The end of the support part 3 protruding into the housing-like holder 1 is at one Base plate 11 is fixed and can be compared to this base plate 11 by a second Pivot axis 12 pivots and relative in each possible pivot position be set to the base plate 11.

Die Schwenkachse 12 entspricht der Längsachse einer Schraube 13, die die Grundplatte 11 sowie eine Bohrung 14 des Tragteiles 3 durchtritt. Die Grundplatte 11 weist eine zentrale Aussparung 15 auf, in die das halterseitige und mit der Bohrung 14 versehene Ende des Tragteiles 3 hineinragt. Innerhalb dieser Aussparung 15 kann das halterseitige Ende des Tragteiles 3 in jeder möglichen Verschwenkstellung festgeklemmt werden.The pivot axis 12 corresponds to the longitudinal axis of a screw 13 which is the base plate 11 and a bore 14 of the support member 3 passes through. The base plate 11 has a central recess 15 into which the holder-side and provided with the bore 14 End of the support member 3 protrudes. Within this recess 15, the holder-side end of the support member 3 clamped in any possible pivot position become.

Die zweite Schwenkachse 12 verläuft um 90 Grad versetzt zu der Schwenkachse zwischen Tragteil 3 einerseits und Betätigungsbügel 2 andererseits.The second pivot axis 12 is offset by 90 degrees to the pivot axis between support part 3 on the one hand and actuating bracket 2 on the other.

Die Grundplatte 11 ist innerhalb des Halters 1 in Richtung der Längsachse des Tragteiles 3 durch eine Feder 16 beaufschlagt. Weiterhin ist die Grundplatte 11 innerhalb des Halters 1 in einer dem quadratischen Grundriß der Grundplatte 1 entsprechend gestalteten Ausnehmung 17 axial verschiebbar, aber nicht drehbar geführt.The base plate 11 is within the holder 1 in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the Support part 3 acted upon by a spring 16. Furthermore, the base plate 11 is inside of the holder 1 in one of the square plan of the base plate 1 designed recess 17 axially displaceable, but not rotatably guided.

Die Grundplatte 11 ist so dimensioniert, daß die Möglichkeit besteht, die Grundplatte 11 innerhalb dieser Ausnehmung 17 gegenüber der Längsachse des Tragteiles 3 zu kippen. The base plate 11 is dimensioned so that there is the possibility of the base plate 11 within this recess 17 with respect to the longitudinal axis of the support part 3 tilt.

Die Feder 16 stützt sich einerseits an der Grundplatte 11 und andererseits an einer den Halter 1 verschließenden Scheibe 18 ab.The spring 16 is supported on the one hand on the base plate 11 and on the other hand on one the holder 1 closing disc 18.

Aus der vorstehend beschriebenen Konstruktion ergeben sich hinsichtlich des Einsatzes des Radiusbetätigers nun folgende Möglichkeiten:The construction described above results in the use of the radius actuator now have the following options:

Das Tragteil 3 kann lotrecht zur Grundplatte 11 an dieser befesteigt sein. In diesem Falle wird der Betätigungsbügel 2 in einer relativen Verschwenkstellung zum Tragteil 3 an diesem befestigt, so wie dies in Figur 6 gezeigt ist.The supporting part 3 can be fastened to the base plate 11 perpendicular to the latter. In this Trap the operating bracket 2 in a relative pivot position to the support member 3 attached to this, as shown in Figure 6.

Ebenso ist es denkbar, den Betätigungsbügel 2 in einer Flucht mit der Längsachse des Tragteiles 3 an diesem festzulegen. In diesem Falle wird das Tragteil 3 gegenüber der Grundplatte 11 in einer beliebigen Richtung verschwenkt und in dieser Verschwenkstellung mit der Grundplatte 11 fest verbunden. Diese Möglichkeit ist in den Figuren 3 und 4 gezeigt.It is also conceivable to align the actuating bracket 2 with the longitudinal axis of the support member 3 to fix this. In this case, the support part 3 is opposite the base plate 11 pivoted in any direction and in this pivot position firmly connected to the base plate 11. This possibility is in the Figures 3 and 4 shown.

Die Figuren 4 und 6 zeigen jeweils die sogenannte Anfahrstellung, d. h. diejenige Position, in der sich der gesamte Radiusbetätiger außerhalb eines Sicherheitsschalters befindet. Entsprechend der jeweiligen Schrägstellung des Betätigungsbügels 2 kann dieser in einen Sicherheitsschalter eingefahren werden und wird dann letztendlich aus der in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Anfahrstellung in eine Schalterbetätigungsstellung bewegt, wobei eine Schalterbetätigungsstellung in Figur 3 dargestellt ist. Hier ist deutlich zu erkennen, daß dabei die Grundplatte 11 innerhalb des Halters 1 gekippt ist, wobei durch die Feder 16 beim Trennen des Radiusbetätigers von einem Sicherheitsschalter wieder die aus Figur 4 ersichtliche Anfahrstellung herbeigeführt wird dadurch, daß diese Feder 16 die Grundplatte 11 wieder in ihre Grundstellung zurückbewegt.Figures 4 and 6 each show the so-called approach position, i. H. the position in which the entire radius actuator is outside of a safety switch located. According to the respective inclination of the operating bracket 2 can this can be inserted into a safety switch and then ultimately from the starting position shown in the drawings to a switch actuation position moved, a switch actuation position shown in Figure 3 is. Here it can be clearly seen that the base plate 11 is within the holder 1 is tilted, with the spring 16 when separating the radius actuator from one Safety switch again brought about the starting position shown in FIG. 4 is that this spring 16, the base plate 11 back to its normal position moved back.

Auch bei einer Einsatzsituation, wie sie sich aus einer Voreinstellung des Betätigungsbügels 2 gemäß der Ausführungsform nach Figur 6 ergibt, wird das Tragteil 3 in der Schalterbetätigungsstellung gegenüber seiner Längsachse gekippt, was aufgrund der durch die Feder 16 belasteten Grundplatte 11 ohne weiteres möglich ist. Nach dem Trennen von Radiusbetätiger und Sicherheitsschalter wird dann wieder die aus Figur 6 ersichtliche Grundstellung herbeigeführt.Even in an application situation as it results from a presetting of the operating bracket 2 according to the embodiment according to FIG. 6, the supporting part 3 tilted relative to its longitudinal axis in the switch actuation position, which is due to the base plate 11 loaded by the spring 16 is readily possible. After the radius actuator and safety switch have been separated, the brought about the basic position shown in Figure 6.

Da die Grundplatte 11 innerhalb der Ausnehmung 17 entgegen der Wirkung der Feder 16 beweglich ist, können auch unbeabsichtigte Stöße auf den Betätigungsbügel 2 entsprechend federnd abgefangen werden, so daß die Zerstörungsgefahr des Radiusbetätigers vergleichsweise gering ist.Since the base plate 11 within the recess 17 against the action of the spring 16 is movable, even accidental impacts on the operating bracket 2 are intercepted resiliently, so that the risk of destruction of the radius actuator is comparatively small.

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  1. A radius actuator for safety switches, comprising a holder (1) and an actuating stirrup (2) which is held therein movably against spring force between an inclined approach position and a switch-actuating position, characterised in that the actuating stirrup (2) is fixed to one end of a carrier member (3) whose other end extends into the holder (1), that the actuating stirrup (2) is pivotable with respect to the carrier member (3) about a pivot axis and can be fixed in any possible pivotal position relative to the carrier member (3), that the carrier member (3) is secured to a base plate (11) with its end that extends into the holder (1) and is pivotable with respect to said base plate (11) about a second pivot axis (12) and can be fixed in any possible pivotal position relative to the base plate (11), wherein the second pivot axis (12) extends in displaced relationship through 90° relative to the pivot axis of the carrier member (3) and the actuating stirrup (2), and that the base plate (11) is displaceable within the holder (1) against the action of a spring (16) supported in the holder (1) in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the carrier member (3) and is tiltable within limits with respect to said longitudinal axis.
  2. A radius actuator for safety switches according to claim 1 characterised in that in the securing region of the actuating stirrup (2) the carrier member (3) is formed in the manner of a forked head (4) and has a slot (5) into which the actuating stirrup (2) partially projects and that the forked head (4) and also the actuating stirrup (2) have passing therethrough a pin (8) forming the first pivot axis and that the forked head (4) can be clamped together by a clamping screw (9) for the purposes of fixing the actuating stirrup (2), wherein said clamping screw (9) passes through the actuating stirrup (2) in the region of an arcuate slot (10).
  3. A radius actuator for safety switches according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterised in that the base plate (11) is provided with an opening (15) into which the holder end of the carrier member (3) projects and that a screw (13) forming the second pivot axis (12) passes through the base plate (11) and also passes through a bore (14) in the holder end of the carrier member (3).
  4. A radius actuator for safety switches according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the base plate (11) is guided displaceably and tiltably within the holder (1) in an opening (17), wherein the opening (17) and also the base plate (11) are of a square configuration in plan.
  5. A radius actuator for safety switches according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the spring (16) is supported at one end against the base plate (11) and at the other end against a ring (18), wherein said ring (18) is screwed into the holder (1) and closes said holder at the end.
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