Push-push electrical and vacuum control switches for automotive service
US5420387A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2215/03
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switch is disclosed comprising a casing member within a carriage member movable therein between first and second positions, the carriage member having a pushable operating member extending outside the casing member. A spring is operative between the casing member and the carriage member for resiliently returning the carriage member to the first position. A cooperative switch is provided on the casing member and the carriage member to perform at least one switching function in response to movement of the carriage member. A latching cam is provided on one of the members. A spring latch is provided on the other member for cooperatively engaging the latching cam.
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