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Torsion spring contact switch

US4812604A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1987
Grant dateMar 14, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H1/242
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A push button switch assembly. A switch housing supports two parallel conductive switch contacts. A torsion spring wiper member carried by a push button switch actuator selectively bridges the gap between the conductive switch contacts. The torsion spring wiper member is a wire coiled in the middle and having two arms that engage the switch contacts.

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