Manually operated detented switch
US4423300A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 1982 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H23/006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A manually operated switch, typically of DIP size, having a slightly deformable over-center cam rotor journalled in a hollow housing. Symmetrical projections on the rotor move two opposed cantilever springs into and out of electrical contact. The deformation of the rotor provides detent action. Stops are not required. Single wiping action occurs upon closing the contacts. The cantilever springs may be ridged and of unequal length, or not ridged and of equal free length.
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