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Control knob and adaptor assembly

US4984931A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 1989
Grant dateJan 15, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7047
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control knob and adaptor assembly, for providing axial position adjustment of a knob relative to a switch shaft having an adaptor with a collar that has a central opening formed therein to receive the switch shaft. The adaptor is disposable at varying positions along the shaft length. A set screw is extendable through the collar for securing the collar to the switch shaft. The collar has an outer surface formed to engage a central aperture formed on the inner surface of the knob.

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