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Multiple contact switch

US4760221A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 15, 1987
Grant dateJul 26, 1988
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H23/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multiple contact switch having at least one elastically deformable contact spring that is deformed by means of projections from a plunger to initiate contact with normally-open electrical contacts within the switch. A normally-closed contact piece within the switch also confronts the normally-open contact. Upon deformation of the elastically deformable spring contact, contacts are made and interrupted by means of contacts affixed to the movable contact springs.

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