Wallbox-mountable switch and dimmer
US5262678A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wallbox-mountable system for controlling electrical power to a load is disclosed. The system comprises a yoke, a frame, a toggle switch and at least one slidable lever. The yoke has an opening which is completely occupied by the frame member and the frame member has at least one channel. The toggle switch has a handle extending through the frame and has one end mechanically coupled to a means for turning power on and off to a load. The slidable lever extends through the channel and is mechanically coupled to a means for adjusting the power to a load.
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