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Wallbox-mountable switch and dimmer

US5359231A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 1993
Grant dateOct 25, 1994
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2013

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 its 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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