Electrical switch
US5999072A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2239/03
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical switch includes a housing having walls extending continuously around a recess. A switch actuator is pivotally mounted in the housing in the recess and protected by the walls. First and second reed switches are mounted in the housing, and a magnet is mounted to the switch actuator and is pivotable between a first position, in which the magnet activates the first reed switch, and a second position, in which the magnet activates the second reed switch.
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