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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2008
Applicants:
Markku Jurvanen, Niittylahti, FI;
Pasi Kervinen, Niittylahti, FI;
Mika Purmonen, Joensuu, FI;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Abloy Oy, Joenssu, FI;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H 47/00 (2006.01); H01H 47/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
In an embodiment according to the invention, the controller for a solenoid in an electromechanical lock is arranged to generate motion power to move the solenoid plunger and holding power to hold the solenoid plunger in place so that the motion power generated consists of a higher power level and a lower power level that are alternating.