Electrical switch having a rotary mechanism for use in an automotive vehicle
US5804782A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Q1/1469
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrical switch for use in an automotive vehicle includes a rotary carrier rotatable in response to engagement of a finger projecting from a movable main carrier. A detent structure is provided within a switch housing for engagement by a projection extending from the rotary carrier. The rotary carrier supports a conductive rotary contactor which is selectively actuable to conduct electrical current to a high beam headlamp conductive trace or a low beam headlamp conductive trace. The present invention provides a method for operating the electrical switch having a rotary mechanism. A channel is disposed between a plurality of conductive traces and the switch housing.
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