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Detented slide switch mechanism

US6380502B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2001
Grant dateApr 30, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H21/22
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch mechanism for an electrical slide switch that has a detenting or clicking action is disclosed. The switch mechanism provides such detenting action in a mechanism that has a switch lever that moves through an arcuate path of movement and provides a uniform resistance to movement through the entire range of movement of the switch lever.

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