Impact switch
US4581505A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 1984 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H35/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for providing an impact switch that is non-critical to rotational forces. The impact switch consists of a plate having an "X" beam disposed therein that is capable of flexing. A mass is located in the center on one side of the beam. The plate is covered by a housing having a pin extending therethrough. The cover is placed such that when the required force is exerted on the beam it will flex causing the mass and pin to come in contact thereby completing an electrical circuit. The force required to make contact can be varied by changing the weight of the mass and/or the material or dimension of the beam.
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