Low profile DIP switch
US4454391A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H15/005
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical switch of the dual-in-line package type comprises a dielectric housing having a recess in a top surface thereof. Stationary electrical contact members are sealingly secured in the housing at spaced intervals along opposed sides of the housing as opposed pairs of contact members. Inner contact sections of the contact members are located within the recess and outer contact sections of the contact members extend outwardly from the housing. Bow-shaped movable contact members are secured to dielectric operating members for electrically connecting respective pairs of contact members in a first position and for disconnecting the pairs of contact members in a second position. A cover member is sealingly secured onto the top surface of the housing and openings extend through the cover member. An operating section of the operating members extends through a respective one of the openings and the operating members include flexible cover sections covering the movable contact members. Detent members on the inside surface of the cover member and on the cover sections of the operating members to maintain the operating members in the first or second position.
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