Patent · US Expired

Snap action switch

US4673778A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1985
Grant dateJun 16, 1987
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49105
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sub-miniature snap-action switch which can be manufactured efficiently and reliably with minimal reliance on tedious hand assembly. The switch includes a novel pivot bracket assembly comprising a pivot bracket, a blade and a spring coupling the bracket to the blade.

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