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Rotary switch

US10930453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 2018
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H1/42
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Rotary switch (1, 101) comprising: —a rotor (15, 115) supporting at least one electro-conductive rotary contact bridge (19, 119); —a plurality of stationary contacts (21, 121); —a housing (3, 103) accommodating the stationary contacts and the rotor. The housing comprises a plurality of sides (5, 105) extending between a top side and a bottom side. At least two of these sides (5, 105) are provided with access openings (62, 62) providing access to an associated stationary contact. These sides make an angle with each other. The housing may for example be rectangular.

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