Linear motion switch assembly particularly adapted for use with fiber optic light sources
US4410929A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S362/804
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A linear switch assembly comprises a planar plate secured to the inner wall of a housing for a light source. A carriage member has a first slot positioned within the edge of the plate member and a second shorter slot on a top adjacent surface. The plate has an extending rigid rod positioned within the second slot to allow the carriage to move along the plate member in a linear direction. Associated with the carriage member are first and second lamp assemblies each having an associated actuatable switch. As the carriage is moved the rod coacts with an operating lever associated with each switch to actuate the switch when the associated lamp assembly is moved into a proper position whereby power is supplied to each lamp assembly only when at the proper operating position.
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