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Variable resistor and switch assembly having separate sliders

US4455546A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1983
Grant dateJun 19, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/0213
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch for controlling the current to a load combining an ON-OFF switch in series with a variable resistor. Switch has a housing which includes an actuator guided along a dimension of the housing. An opening through the actuator permits a portion of the regulator switch to pass through the actuator for operation. The actuator also includes a cam surface for operating the ON-OFF switch.

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