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Switch system for overhead electric cords

US4672234A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 1985
Grant dateJun 9, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 23, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6392
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch system for overhead electric extension cords for remotely controlling overhead-mounted electrical appliances, such as fans. A drop cord includes an upper end having electrical fittings connectable to an overhead power supply extension cord and the electric user cord, and the lower end of the drop cord includes a switch at an accessible level from the floor. The drop cord switch controls the circuit between the power supply and user cords, and a strain relief cable anchored overhead supports the weight of the switch.

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