Toggle switch cover apparatus and method
US6791047B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H23/146
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A toggle switch cover apparatus and method are disclosed, which includes a mounting nut and a bushing for a toggle switch, such that the bushing comprises a threaded area and an uppermost unthreaded area. The uppermost unthreaded area comprises a maximum outside diameter that is less than a corresponding minimum minor diameter of threads of the mounting nut. The mounting nut generally surrounds the uppermost unthreaded area of the bushing, such that a gap is formed between the mounting nut and the bushing, thereby promoting proper alignment of the toggle switch thereof and decreasing cross-threading issues.
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