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Double pole sliding contact trigger switch with sequential auxiliary butt contacts

US4206333A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 17, 1978
Grant dateJun 3, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H13/64
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A double pole sliding contact trigger switch is disclosed having auxiliary butt contact means for affording sequential actuation of a pair of switches in a single housing. Upon depression of the trigger, a double pole switch is closed by sliding bridging contactors to energize a portable tool motor. Upon further depression of the trigger, a single pole switch is closed by a butting bridging contactor to energize a solenoid in the tool.

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