Multiposition switch
US4132873A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 1977 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H1/403
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A movable switch contact of a switch for connecting in a circuit at least a pair of stationary contacts which may be the lands or terminal pads of a printed circuit on a printed circuit board includes an actuating member and a bridging portion. The actuating member is supported for movement in at least two directions and the bridging portion is attached for movement with the actuating member. The bridging portion includes a body of a deformable material having a capacity to conduct current and provide electrical continuity between the stationary contacts when the actuating member shall have been moved to a switch closed position. The actuating member may be adapted for movement toggle fashion as well as for sliding movement. Movement of the actuating member toggle fashion may be through snap action and momentarily whereby the return memory of the body causes the actuating member to return to a neutral or switch open position. In sliding movement there is provision of detent means to position the actuating member in one of two or more positions and similarly to the movement momentarily of the actuating member in toggle fashion, the sliding movement of the actuating member may be aga…
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