Switch assembly
US5128500A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10053
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switch assembly for controlling the positioning of motor vehicle seat segments is suggested. THe switch assembly includes switching mechanisms in the form of pre-assembled switch modules which are capable of functioning independently. This creates a switch assembly where the number of different working parts is kept to a minimum. The working parts can be used for movement of the horizontal seat cushion, seat back, and headrest, equally well for both the left and the right vehicle seats. The switch modules are mounted on a printed circuit board which is fitted into a housing. Each printed circuit board is so designed that the switch modules can be inserted from either side. The switch modules each have at least two switch contact systems and are provided with symmetrical connecting means which allow mirror-image arrangement of the switch modules on one or the other side of the printed circuit board.
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