Snap together switch assembly
US4016387A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1975 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2229/042
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rotary type electrical switch includes one housing section having a plurality of lugs and another housing section having resilient brackets which snap into engagement with the lugs to assemble the housing. The stationary electrical contacts comprise leaf spring elements which are held in place within the housing by bridge members. A spider member electrically connects selected contacts in response to manipulation of a shaft on which the spider is carried. A second embodiment eliminates the lugs and resilient brackets and holds the housing sections together with spring clips which surround portions of one housing section and engage shoulders of the other housing section.
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