Method and system for illuminating a mechanical rotary push-button switch
US6531669B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2219/066
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for illuminating a push-button type avionics mechanical-to-electrical rotary switch, which includes an optical fiber extending through a hollow shaft in said switch, and where said optical fiber provides illumination of the push button when depressed.
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