Electrical trigger switch with safety features
US5161679A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H13/08
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical trigger switch for controlling current through a pair of main leads. The switch includes a guard, which physically protects the trigger button from being depressed accidentally, and also an electrical safety feature. Particularly in harsh environments, the mechanical protection afforded by the guard alone may be insufficient. The trigger button may be depressed unintentionally, causing accidental injury. Accordingly, the guard of the present invention includes an electrical safety switch. The safety switch moves from a safety state to an enable state only when the guard is pivoted upward to an armed position. Unless the guard is so pivoted and the safety switch is placed in an enable state, the safety switch will stay in a safety state, disabling the trigger button, even if the trigger button is depressed.
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