Wallbox-mountable dimmer and switch
US4939383A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H3/0213
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dimmer and switch device is adapted for mounting on a wall. The elements of the device that are visible when it is mounted on a wall are easily replaced. In another embodiment, a linear slide dimmer and push-button switch device are arranged in juxtaposition, so that a section of the dimmer slider can pass through the switch mechanism. A high-power, push-button switching device combines a high-power switch and a latching device. A dimmer includes a potentiometer that is marked by detents to permit stable, reproducible dimmer settings. The switching device and dimmer are suitable for use in the dimmer/switch.
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