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Electrical contacts for a switch

US4684774A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 1986
Grant dateAug 4, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 31, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K23/66
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A contact includes an arcuately-shaped member having opposite end portions which are joined by an intermediate U-shaped portion. The end portions are slotted to form bifurcations which include contact-engaging surfaces. A contact element includes elongated first and second portions which are joined by an intermediate portion. A lanced-out tab is formed in, and forms an acute angle with, the first portion with the tab opening toward the intermediate portion.

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