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Decorative wall plate switch mechanism for operating a toggle switch

US6534734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 21, 2001
Grant dateMar 18, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 21, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H23/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electric switch requiring mechanical movement for actuation is mounted to a surface mountable switch mounting plate by standoffs so as to position a toggle bat in position for actuation by a planar switch cover plate adapted for sliding engagement, in parallel juxtaposition, with the switch mounting plate. The switch cover plate is adapted for engagement with the electric switch for actuation thereof by sliding engagement.

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