Electrical device housing with protrusions to maintain a consistent gap between a floating mechanical actuator and housing aperture
US11264189B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2237/004
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical load control device such as, for example, an electrical switch is disclosed. In use, the electrical device includes a manual switch or mechanical actuator positioned with an opening or aperture of a front cover of the device, the manual switch or actuator being arranged and configured to manipulate a connected load. The electrical device includes one or more geometries, surface features, or spacers arranged and configured within the aperture of the front cover. During use, the geometries, surfaces features, or spacers are arranged and configured to interact with the manual switch or actuator to reposition and/or align the switch or actuator within the aperture so that a consistent and uniform gap or spacing is maintained between the outer perimeter of the switch or actuator and the inner surface of the aperture. In one embodiment, the geometries, surfaces features, or spacers may be positioned within one or more of the corners of the aperture.
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