Integral spring loaded hinge and switch for portable radio device
US5278993A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/035
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integral electric switch, for controlling an electronic apparatus, comprises a main housing and a flap portion, rotatably attached thereto. The main housing contains the electronic apparatus. The flap portion has a hinge cam for rotatably attaching the flap portion to the main housing, so that the flap portion is movable from a defined open position to a closed position with respect to the main body. The main housing comprises a plurality of spring fingers making sliding contact with the hinge cam as the flap portion is rotated from the open position to the closed position thus providing a switching function and electrical connection from the housing to devices contained within the flap.
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