Momentary structure for mini toggle switch
US10163586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2223/002
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for providing a bias mechanism for a momentary toggle switch. A toggle switch may comprise a housing; a plurality of contacts disposed within the housing; an actuating lever coupled to a pivot pin, wherein the actuating lever extends into the housing; an actuator assembly coupled to the actuating lever, configured to actuate a movable contact of the plurality of contacts between a first position and a second position; and a biasing mechanism configured to bias the actuator assembly into the first position, wherein the biasing mechanism comprises a torque spring.
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