Digital signaling device for signaling an electrical switch
US12094667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H23/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A digital signaling device provides visual, audible, and haptic indicators when the digital signaling device changes state. The digital signaling device has a same operational feel and response as a classic electro-mechanical decorator-style light switch, including maintaining switch paddle position, using attractive magnetic latching in combination with a spring contact. The switch paddle can be pressed into one of two positions, each position representing a different state of the digital signaling device. The switch paddle provides a visual indicator of the digital signaling device state in that the switch paddle is maintained in one of the two positions. The attractive magnetic latching provides both an audible and haptic indicator when the magnet pairs are engaged, which corresponds to a change of state of the digital signaling device. The spring contact provides a digital switching mechanism for changing the state of the digital signaling device.
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