Electrical switch assembly
US5783787A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical switch assembly includes a printed circuit board having a planar switch pad thereon. An actuator is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the printed circuit board about a pivot axis spaced to one side of the planar switch pad. A planar switch contact on the actuator overlies the planar switch pad on the circuit board. The planar switch contact is disposed at a predetermined angle to the planar switch pad when out of engagement therewith in an inactive condition of the actuator, so that the entire surface of the switch contact engages the entire surface of the switch pad immediately upon initial engagement.
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