Selectable switch action
US5262606A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H15/005
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A push-button switch is provided which includes a base plate having terminals extending therethrough and solderable in a p.c. board. A housing is subsequently snap-assembled with the base plate and carries a push-button member which is reciprocable when manually pushed. Cam tracks are provided in the housing and a cam follower lever is pivotally mounted on the push-button member. The lever is accessible through an aperture in the housing for engagement with either of the cam tracks. One of the cam tracks produces momentary action, while the other produces alternate action.
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