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Snap switch as well as a method for its manufacture

US4365123A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1980
Grant dateDec 21, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 10, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H11/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns a snap switch comprising: PA1 a snap spring, which is fastened on a spring mount and carries at least one switching contact spaced therefrom, PA1 at least one contact stationary with respect to the spring mount, on which the switching contact lies in one switching position of the snap spring, PA1 a guide rod, which is pivotally mounted near the spring mount and is connected with said snap spring at a distance from its mounting as well as from the stationary contact and exhibits a point of application for an actuating force. PA1 a prestress spring, which acts on the guide rod and strives to keep this in a stop position with prestress, PA1 and an adjusting member for adjusting the prestress of said prestress spring.

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