Snap switch as well as a method for its manufacture
US4365123A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 1980 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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