Coil core

Abstract

To provide a core for a coil which enables designing of a thin switching device.SOLUTION: A core includes: an armature contact part for making contact with an armature when in closed condition; an armature support part for attaching the armature to the core; and a coil part for receiving a coil. The coil part, and at least one or preferably both of the armature contact part and the armature support part extend along separate planes offset with respect to each other in a manner perpendicular to a longitudinal axis. The armature contact part, the armature support part, and the coil part are formed integral with each other. The coil part includes one or more steps which are formed as inclined parts inclined to the longitudinal axis of the coil part. A portion, of the coil part, which is parallel to the longitudinal axis is connected via the inclined parts to at least one of the armature contact part and the armature support part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to cores, especially for coils of switching devices such as electromagnetic relays. [Background technology]

[0002] Such cores are designed to hold a coil and are used in switching devices such as electromagnetic relays. The coil is usually wound around a bobbin as a fixed housing for the wire to maintain its shape and rigidity and to facilitate the assembly of the winding to the core. Switching devices are widely used, for example, in household appliances, automation systems, communication devices, remote control devices and automobiles. The functions of switching devices may differ from application to application, which are often subject to different size constraints. As a result, there is a constant desire to provide smaller, and in particular thinner, switching devices. Currently, the width of a switching device is determined by the core and / or the coil. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a coil core that allows for the design of thinner switching devices. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The present invention solves this problem by providing a core for a coil, the core comprising an armature abutment portion for abutting the armature in a closed position, an armature support portion for mounting the armature to the core, and a coil portion for receiving the coil, the coil portion extending along a longitudinal axis from the armature abutment portion to the armature support portion, the coil portion and at least one of the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion extending along separate planes that are offset from one another perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

[0005] According to the inventive solution, the coil portion is offset from the armature abutment portion and / or the armature support portion perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. As a result, a play is formed between the coil portion and the armature abutment portion and / or the armature support portion. This play reduces the width of the coil protruding from the core when the coil is mounted on the coil portion. Thus, the inventive core allows a further reduction in the width of the switching device.

[0006] The core may have a body that is elongated and elongated along a longitudinal axis, meaning that the core may have a length in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a height in a direction substantially parallel to a vertical axis, and a material thickness in a direction substantially parallel to a transverse axis, the axes being disposed perpendicular to one another, the length being greater than the height, and the height being greater than the material thickness. The coil portion and at least one of the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion may extend along separate planes that are offset from one another in a direction substantially parallel to the transverse axis.

[0007] The invention can be further improved by the following features, which are independent of one another in terms of their respective technical effects and can be combined in any combination:

[0008] For example, the core may be an iron core, in particular a soft iron core. When a current flows through the coil, a magnetic field is formed in the iron core. The magnetic field may act on the armature to attract it towards the core or to exert a repulsive force on the armature. As a result, it is not necessary to provide an additional magnetizable element between the core and the coil. The core or at least the coil part may preferably comprise soft iron, since soft iron does not retain its magnetism when the current is switched off, or in other words is not permanently magnetized.

[0009] The coil portion may in particular have an elongated shape along the direction of the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the coil portion may have a substantially cuboid shape elongated along the longitudinal axis. As a result, the wound coil may have a substantially rectangular or elliptical cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, which further reduces the width of the wound coil.

[0010] The armature abutment portion and the armature may each form one end of a core, the ends being arranged opposite each other along the longitudinal axis X and connected to each other via the coil portion.

[0011] Preferably, each portion may comprise a substantially planar flat surface having a normal substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The flat surface of the coil portion may be offset from the flat surfaces of preferably both the armature support portion and the armature abutment portion along the direction of the normal. As a result, the coil portion can be easily distinguished from the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion. The flat surfaces of each portion may be preferably arranged parallel to one another, and the normal of each flat surface may extend substantially parallel to the transverse axis.

[0012] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the armature support part and the armature abutment part may be aligned with one another along the longitudinal axis, in particular the flat surfaces of the armature support part and the armature abutment part may be aligned with one another along the longitudinal axis.

[0013] The material thickness of the armature support portion may be less than the material thickness of the coil portion to allow mounting of an armature having a greater material thickness without increasing the overall width of the magnetic assembly and / or switching device compared to a magnetic assembly and / or switching device having an armature of a smaller material thickness.

[0014] The armature abutment portion may have a material thickness greater than that of the armature support portion, which allows the armature abutment portion to be highly rigid and not bend by the armature due to magnetic attraction, further increasing the durability of the core.

[0015] Alternatively, the armature support portion and the armature abutment portion may have the same material thickness, which can further reduce the complexity of the core and make it easier to manufacture.

[0016] The coil portion may be formed as a narrowing of the core in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. In other words, the armature support portion and the armature abutment portion may extend beyond the coil portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. As a result, the coil portion and the other portions may be further differentiated from each other. Furthermore, the protruding wings of the respective portions may act as limit stops for the bobbin and / or coil, thereby preventing the bobbin and / or coil from slipping through in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.

[0017] The armature abutment portion and the armature support portion may extend parallel to one another beyond the coil portion in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. Preferably, the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion may extend beyond the coil portion at opposite ends of the coil portion along the longitudinal axis. Thus, the core may have a substantially H-shape when viewed in a direction substantially parallel to the transverse axis.

[0018] The height of the armature support portion in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis may be greater than the height of the coil portion in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, resulting in an increased surface area for the armature support portion, which allows for optimizing the magnetic flux at the armature support portion, thereby increasing the magnetic flux acting on the armature at the armature support portion.

[0019] To further increase the magnetic flux at the armature abutment portion, the height of the armature abutment portion in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis may be greater than the height of the armature support portion, which may be particularly advantageous in an open configuration, so that the magnetic flux at the armature abutment portion can act on the armature across a gap between the armature abutment portion and the armature.

[0020] To further facilitate the manufacturing process, especially when producing large quantities of cores, the armature abutment portion, the armature support portion and the coil portion are preferably integrally formed with one another as a unitary core.

[0021] The coil portion may be curved from the plane of at least one of the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion to a different plane, preferably offset with respect to both. An easy and effective way to laterally offset the coil portion is realized if the coil portion can be an embossed part of the core. The coil portion may be formed as a laterally offset or cranked part of the core. Here, the central axis of the coil portion substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and the central axes of the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis are laterally offset.

[0022] In the transition region between the coil portion and at least one of the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion, a step may be formed connecting the laterally offset portions of the core, which step may be an inclined portion of the coil portion that is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis and connects a portion of the coil portion that is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis with the armature abutment portion or the armature support portion, respectively.

[0023] Each of the opposing planar surfaces of the coil portion may be laterally offset from a respective opposing planar surface of at least one, and preferably both, of the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion. The opposing planar surfaces may be laterally offset in opposite directions, whereby the coil portion further forms a neck portion of the core in the lateral direction. In this embodiment, the width of the wound coil protruding beyond the respective planar surface of at least one, and preferably both, of the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion may be reduced on both sides.

[0024] However, usually in a switching device, the width of the core with the coil only affects the width of the relay on one lateral side. On the opposite side, the armature can be arranged. The armature can be formed in the form of a coil portion and a frame surrounding the coil. Thus, advantageously, the coil portion can be offset laterally towards the side on which the armature is mounted, without increasing the width of the magnetic assembly and, as a result, the width of the switching device.

[0025] Flanges may be provided in the transition region separating the coil portion from the armature abutment portion and the armature support portion. The flanges may be formed from a plastic material that is not magnetized during use. Additionally, the flanges may ensure that the attached coil maintains its shape in the coil portion.

[0026] A flange may be provided in the transition region separating at least the coil portion from the armature support portion. The flange may be formed as an overmolded part. Preferably, the flange may be part of a mounting bracket for mounting the armature to the armature support portion. This has the advantage that the flange becomes part of a larger molded component, making the process of overmolding the flange onto the transition region easier.

[0027] An additional flange may be formed in the transition region between the coil portion and the armature abutment portion. Optionally, the armature abutment portion itself may act as a limit stop for the wound coil.

[0028] A magnetic assembly for a switching device, in particular an electromagnetic relay, may comprise a core according to any of the above configurations and a coil arranged in a coil portion.

[0029] According to a further advantageous embodiment, a bobbin may be formed on the coil portion. The bobbin may for example be an overmolded part adapted to stably hold the coil in place. However, since the coil portion is clearly distinguished from the armature support portion and the armature abutment portion, the coil may also be wound directly around the coil portion.

[0030] An armature may be mounted to the core at an armature support portion, the armature being movable from an open position in which an opposite distal end of the support portion is spaced from the armature abutment portion to a closed position in which the distal end of the armature abuts the armature abutment portion.

[0031] The armature may be subjected to an attractive or repulsive force by a magnetic field induced by passing a current through the coil, which may result in the armature moving either from an open position to a closed position, or from a closed position to an open position.

[0032] The armature may preferably comprise an opening in which the coil portion may be at least partially received. For example, the armature may be formed as a frame mounted on the core at the armature support portion and extending in cross section in a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane spanned by the longitudinal axis and the longitudinal axis. As a result, the coil portion and / or the coil may be at least partially received in an opening bordered by the armature at least in the closed position. Thus, the width of the switching device may be further reduced.

[0033] The armature may be attached to the armature support portion, for example, via a spring that may move the armature to an initial position after the current in the coil is removed, so that the armature is no longer subject to attractive or repulsive forces from the magnetic field.

[0034] The armature may be held by a mounting bracket molded into the armature support portion, which may maintain the position of the armature at least in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, for example by a positive fit.

[0035] To further reduce the thickness of the magnetic assembly, the coil preferably does not extend laterally beyond the flat surface of the mounting bracket on the side facing away from the armature, and the coil may have an outer surface that is at least partially aligned with the flat surface of the mounting bracket.

[0036] A switching device, such as an electromagnetic relay, may comprise a magnetic assembly according to any of the configurations described above.

[0037] The core and electromagnetic assembly according to the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show exemplary embodiments.

[0038] In the drawings, elements that correspond to one another in terms of function and / or structure are designated by the same reference numerals.

[0039] In accordance with the description of the various aspects and embodiments, elements shown in the drawings may be omitted if the technical effect of those elements is not necessary for a particular application, and vice versa, i.e., elements not shown or described with respect to the drawings but described above may be added if the technical effect of those particular elements is advantageous in a certain application. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0040] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of an exemplary embodiment of a core according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic top view of the core shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a magnet assembly according to the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a magnet assembly having an armature. [Diagram 5] 1A-1C are schematic cut-away views of exemplary embodiments of switching devices; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0041] First, an exemplary embodiment of a core 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0042] A core 1, in particular for a coil of a switching device such as an electromagnetic relay, comprises an armature abutment portion 2 for abutting the armature in the closed state, an armature support portion 4 for mounting the armature to the core 1, and a coil portion 6 for receiving the coil. The coil portion 6 extends along a longitudinal axis X from the armature abutment portion 2 to the armature support portion 4. In order to provide a core 1 that allows the assembly of a thinner switching device, the coil portion 6 and at least one of the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4, and preferably both, extend along distinct planes that are offset from one another perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.

[0043] The core 1 may have a body of elongated, elongated, thin shape along a longitudinal axis X. This means that the core 1 may have a length in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis X, a height in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis Y, and a material thickness in a direction substantially parallel to the transverse axis Z, the axes being arranged perpendicular to each other, the length being greater than the height, and the height being greater than the material thickness.

[0044] Each portion may comprise a substantially planar flat surface 8 substantially parallel to the plane subtended by the longitudinal axis X and the longitudinal axis Y. The flat surface 8 of the coil portion 6 may be laterally offset from at least one of the flat surface 8 of the armature abutment portion 2 and the flat surface 8 of the armature support portion 4.

[0045] Preferably, the flat surface 10 of the coil portion 6 facing in the opposite direction to the flat surface 8 of the coil portion 6 may be laterally offset from at least one of the flat surfaces 10 of the armature abutment portion 2 and the flat surface 10 of the armature support portion 4. In this advantageous embodiment, each flat surface 8, 10 of the coil portion 6 is laterally offset in the same direction from the respective flat surface 8, 10 of the armature abutment portion 2 and / or the armature support portion 4. The coil portion 6 thus comprises a central axis parallel to the longitudinal axis X, which is laterally offset from the central axis of at least one, preferably both, of the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4. The coil portion 6 thus forms a crank portion 12 of the core 1.

[0046] Alternatively, the flat surfaces 8, 10 of the coil portion 6 may be laterally offset from the respective flat surfaces 8, 10 of the armature abutment portion 2 and / or the armature support portion 4 in the opposite direction so as to form a constriction of the core 1 parallel to the transverse axis Z.

[0047] Due to this offset, a clearance 14 in a direction substantially parallel to the transverse axis Z is provided between the flat surface 8 of the coil portion 6 and the respective flat surface 8 of the armature abutment part 2 and / or the armature support part 4. This clearance 14 may compensate for the width of the coil extending laterally from the flat surface 8 of the coil portion 6 when the coil is mounted on the coil portion 6. As a result, the width of the coil protruding from that side of the core 1 can be reduced, which allows an optimal space-saving assembly of the switching device.

[0048] The coil portion 6 may be curved into a separate plane to offset the coil portion 6 from at least one of the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4. To provide an easy and cost-effective method of forming the offset between the coil portion 6 and at least one of the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4, the coil portion 6 may be formed as an imprint 16 of the core 1.

[0049] The armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4 may be aligned in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis X. This means that a central axis parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the armature abutment portion 2 is aligned with a central axis parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the armature support portion 4. Alternatively, the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4 may be laterally offset from each other.

[0050] The armature abutment portion 2, the armature support portion 4 and the coil portion 6 may be integrally formed with one another as a monolithic core 18. The core 1 may be a magnetic core, such as an iron core. Preferably, the core 1 may be formed from a soft magnetic material, i.e. a magnetizable material having low coercivity, such as hysteresis, silicon steel or ferrite.

[0051] The armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4 may each form one end of the core 1, the ends being arranged opposite each other along the longitudinal axis X. The coil portion 6 extends from the armature abutment portion 2 to the armature support portion 4 substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis X and may have a substantially thin, elongated rectangular shape. In other words, the coil portion 6 may have a length 20 substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis X, a height 22 substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis Y, and a material thickness 24 substantially parallel to the transverse axis Z.

[0052] At least the armature support portion 4 may have a material thickness 26 that is less than the material thickness 24 of the coil portion 6. As a result, an armature having a greater material thickness can be used without increasing the overall width dimension of the switching device.

[0053] The material thickness 26 of the armature support portion 4 and the material thickness 28 of the armature abutment portion 2 may be the same. However, it may be desirable to have a stiffer armature abutment portion 2 so that the force of the armature pressing against the armature abutment portion 2 does not cause the armature abutment portion 2 to flex. Thus, the material thickness 28 of the armature abutment portion 2 may be greater than the material thickness 26 of the armature support portion 4.

[0054] However, to keep the core 1 simple and easy to manufacture, the material thickness 24 of the coil portion 6, the material thickness 26 of the armature support portion 4, and the material thickness 28 of the armature abutment portion 2 may be substantially the same.

[0055] 2, the coil portion 6 may be formed as a narrowing 30 of the core 1 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis Y. In other words, the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4 may be provided with wings 32 that extend beyond the coil portion 6 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis Y.

[0056] As a result, in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis Y, the height 33 of the armature support portion 4 may be greater than the height 22 of the coil portion 6. Thus, the magnetic flux in the armature support portion 4 can be increased in order to mount the armature to the armature support portion 4.

[0057] The wings 32 of the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion may extend parallel to each other. Thereby, the wings 32 of the armature abutment portion 2 may extend further than the wings 32 of the armature support portion 4. A larger surface may thus be presented to the armature by the armature abutment portion 2. Thereby, the force of the armature abutting the armature against the armature abutment portion 2 may be uniformly distributed over a larger area. Furthermore, the magnetic flux at the armature abutment portion 2 may be increased, making it possible to overcome the air gap between the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature in the open configuration.

[0058] The armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4 may comprise wings 32 extending beyond the coil portion 6 on either side along the longitudinal axis Y. The core 1 thus comprises a substantially H-shape. The wings 32 may further help to distinguish the coil portion 6 from the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4, and may prevent the coil from falling off the coil portion 6 in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis X.

[0059] In a transition region 34 between the coil portion 6 and at least one of the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4, a step 36 may be formed connecting the laterally offset portions of the core 1. The step 36 may be an inclined part of the coil portion 6 that is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis and connects a portion of the coil portion 6 that is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis with the armature abutment portion 2 and / or the armature support portion 4, respectively.

[0060] Turning now to FIG. 3, a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a magnetic assembly 38 in accordance with the present invention is shown.

[0061] The magnetic assembly 38 comprises a core 1 and a coil 40 disposed in the coil portion 6 of the core. When a current flows through the coil 40, a magnetic field is induced. The core 1 may confine and guide this magnetic field, thereby greatly increasing the strength of the magnetic field.

[0062] The coil 40 may be wound directly on the coil portion 6, thereby eliminating the need for an additional bobbin, further reducing the size of the magnetic assembly 38. However, the bobbin may also be formed by overmolding the coil portion 6. The bobbin may be formed from a plastic material and may be adapted to stably hold the coil 40 in place.

[0063] To further separate the coil portion 6 from at least the armature support portion 4, a flange 42 may be provided in the transition region 34 between the coil portion 6 and the armature support portion 4. The flange 42 may secure the coil 40 to the coil portion 6 and prevent the coil from moving in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis X. The flange 42 may be formed by overmolding and may preferably comprise a resin material.

[0064] To further facilitate molding of the flange 42, the flange 42 may be formed integrally with the mounting bracket 44 as a one-piece part 46. As a result, the flange 42 becomes part of a larger component that is easier to mold. The mounting bracket 44 may be overmolded onto the armature support portion 4 and adapted to secure the armature at least in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis X.

[0065] In this embodiment, the armature abutment portion 2 directly serves as a flange for further fixing the coil 40 to the coil portion 6. However, an additional overmolded flange may be provided in the transition region 34 between the coil portion 6 and the armature abutment portion 2.

[0066] Since the coil portion 6 has an elongated and thin rectangular parallelepiped shape, the coil 40 wound around the coil portion 6 has a rectangular or elliptical shape in cross section in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X. Thus, the width of the coil 40 is further reduced, which allows the switching device to be assembled even thinner.

[0067] Figure 4 shows the magnetic assembly of Figure 3 with the armature 48 mounted to the armature support area 4. The armature 48 may be substantially O-shaped with a frame 50 bordering an opening 52. The frame 50 may include axially extending notches 54 on either side along the axial axis Y at the end that is mounted to the armature support area 4. The mounting bracket 44 includes a complementarily formed locking latch 56 that extends into each notch 54 forming a positive fit in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis X.

[0068] Opening 52 may preferably be aligned with coil portion 6 such that coil portion 6 may be at least partially received in opening 52. Thus, the width of coil portion 6 and coil 40 on the side facing the armature does not adversely affect the width of the magnetic assembly, allowing for the assembly of a thinner switching device.

[0069] The distal end of the frame 50, remote from the armature support portion 4, is preferably aligned with the armature abutment portion 2 such that the distal end of the frame 50 may abut against the armature abutment portion 2 in the closed position of the armature 48. The armature 48 may be adapted to directly contact a contact spring of the switching device or there may be an actuation arm 58 molded into the distal end of the frame 50.

[0070] A cutaway view of an exemplary embodiment of a switching device 60 is shown in Figure 5. The switching device 60 may be an electromagnetic relay 61 and includes a magnetic assembly 38 according to the present invention.

[0071] The armature 48 may be moved from an open position in which the armature 48 is pivoted away from the armature abutment portion 2 as shown in Figure 5, to a closed position in which the armature 48 abuts the armature abutment portion 2. By passing a current through the coil 40, a magnetic field is created which exerts an attractive or repulsive force on the armature 48, thereby causing a change in position of the armature 48. The actuation arm transfers this motion to the contact spring 62, which closes or opens the contact between the contact spring and a complementary contact spring 64.

[0072] 5, the coil portion 6 may be laterally offset relative to the armature abutment portion 2 and the armature support portion 4 in the lateral direction toward the armature 48. As a result, the width of the coil 40 protruding from the side of the core 1 facing away from the armature 48 may be minimized. Preferably, the coil 40 does not protrude beyond the flat surface 66 of the mounting bracket 44, thereby further minimizing the width of the magnetic assembly 38. The offset may be set so that the coil 40 has an outer surface on the side facing away from the armature 48 aligned with the flat surface 66 of the mounting bracket 44. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 1 core 2 Armature contact part 4 Armature support part 6 Coil part 8 flat surface 10 Opposite flat surface 12 Crank section 14 Play space 16. Embossing section 18 Integral core 20 Length of coil part 22 Coil height 24 Material thickness of coil part 26 Material thickness of armature support 28 Material thickness of armature contact part 30 Stenosis 32 Wings 33 Armature support height 34 Transition Zone 36 Steps 38 Magnetic Assembly 40 Coil 42 Flange 44 Mounting bracket 46 Integral Parts 48 Armature 50 frames 52 Opening 54 Notch 56 Locking Latch 58 Actuating Arm 60 Switching Devices 61 Electromagnetic Relay 62 Contact spring 64 Complementary Contact Springs 66 Flat surface of mounting bracket X Longitudinal Axis Y vertical axis Z horizontal axis

Claims

1. A core (1) for a coil (40) of a switching device (60), The core (1) includes an armature abutment portion (2) for abutting against an armature (48) in a closed state, an armature support portion (4) for mounting the armature (48) to the core (1), and a coil portion (6) for receiving the coil (40); The coil portion (6) extends along a longitudinal axis (X) from the armature abutment portion (2) to the armature support portion (4); the coil portion (6) and at least one of the armature abutment portion (2) and the armature support portion (4) extend along separate planes that are offset from one another perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X); the armature abutment portion (2), the armature support portion (4) and the coil portion (6) are integrally formed as a monolithic core (18); The coil portion (6) includes one or more steps (36) formed as inclined portions inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis (X) of the coil portion (6), a portion of the coil portion (6) parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) is connected to at least one of the armature abutment portion (2) and the armature support portion (4) by the inclined portion; Core (1).

2. At least one flat surface (8) of the coil portion (6) is offset with respect to a flat surface (8) of at least one of the armature abutment portion (2) and the armature support portion (4). A core (1) according to claim 1.

3. the coil portion (6) is offset from both the armature abutment portion (2) and the armature support portion (4) in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X); A core (1) according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The armature abutment portion (2) and the armature support portion (4) are aligned with each other. A core (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. a height (22) of the coil portion (6) in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X) is smaller than a height (33) of the armature support portion (4); A core (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.

6. a material thickness (26) of the armature support portion (4) is equal to or less than a material thickness (24) of the coil portion (6); A core (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.

7. the coil portion (6) forms a constriction (30) of the core (1) in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X); A core (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.

8. The monolithic core (18) is formed from a soft magnetic material. A core (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.

9. The coil portion (6) forms the die-stamped portion (16) of the core (1). A core (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.

10. the portion of the coil portion (6) parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) is connected to the armature abutment portion (2) and the armature support portion (4) by the plurality of steps (36); A core (1) according to claim 1 or 2.

11. a flange (42) is provided for separating the coil portion (6) from at least one of the armature abutment portion (2) and the armature support portion (4) in at least one transition region (34); A core (1) according to claim 1 or 10.

12. the flange (42) and a mounting bracket (44) attached to the armature support part (4) for mounting the armature (48) are integrally formed with one another as a single piece (46); A core (1) according to claim 11.

13. A magnetic assembly (38), in particular for a switching device (60), comprising a core (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 and a coil (40) arranged in said coil portion (6). A magnetic assembly (38).

14. an armature (48) is mounted on the armature support portion (4), the armature (48) being movable from an open configuration in which the armature (48) is spaced from the armature abutment portion (2) to a closed configuration in which the armature (48) abuts against the armature abutment portion (2); The magnetic assembly (38) of claim 13.

15. A switching device (60) comprising a magnetic assembly (38) according to claim 13 or 14, In particular, the electromagnetic relay (61).

16. The coil portion (6) of the core (1) is configured such that the coil (40) is wound directly on the coil portion (6) of the core (1). A core (1) according to any one of the preceding claims.

17. The coil (40) is wound directly on the coil portion (6) of the core (1). The magnetic assembly (38) of claim 13.

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