Rocker switch with selective lockout means shiftable transversely of the pivotal axis
US4187420A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H9/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A latching attachment for rocker switches is disclosed which is manually shiftable to selectively allow depression of only one or the other end of the rocker button. The attachment includes an elongated slider member disposed alongside the rocker button and slidable transversely of the pivotal axis. At the distal ends of the attachment there are extended lower interference ear portions which, upon shifting of the attachment, alternately protrude below, and into the path of motion of, a respective end of the rocker button to prevent depression thereof.
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