Electromagnetic actuator with an elastically deformable anchor

An electromagnetic actuator for actuating an actuator with at least one electromagnet having a provided with a coil and at least one pole face of the yoke and with a part connected to the actuator armature which is guided movably against the force of a return spring in the direction of the pole face of the electromagnet and it is brought to rest, characterized in that the armature (3) and / or the yoke (4.1; 5.1) at least is elastically deformable in sections in the direction of movement of the armature (3).