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Trigger operated tool handle switch

US4351581A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 1981
Grant dateSep 28, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R4/48
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A trigger operated tool handle electrical switch in which each conductor wire connected to the switch is releasably secured therein by a spring-like retainer blade biased diagonally against the wire. Each retainer blade has a release arm for deactivating the retainer blade thus permitting easy withdrawal of the conductor wire. The release arm has a laterally extending handle lug on its exteriorly exposed free end to provide a handle and also to provide for engagement with the switch housing to limit inward movement of the release arm. The inner end of the release arm is beveled to provide a plane-to-plane contact with the retainer blade for a positive contact therewith. Each conductor wire connected to the switch is releasably secured therein by a spring-like retainer blade biased diagonally against the wire. Each retainer blade has a release arm for deactivating the retainer blade thus permitting easy withdrawal of the conductor wire. The release arm has a laterally extending handle lug on its exteriorly exposed free end to provide a handle and also to provide for engagement with the switch housing to limit inward movement of the release arm. The inner end of the release arm is be…

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