Two-step switch device
US6914202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2300/01
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switch device having a reduced number of components while reducing the difference between the forces required to operate switches in different directions. The switch device includes a first switch, a second switch, a button, and a pusher. Inclination of the button in the first direction to a first operation position solely activates the first switch. Further inclination of the button in the first direction to a second operation position activates the second switch in addition to the first switch. Inclination of the button in the second direction to a third operation position solely activates the second switch. Further inclination of the button in the second direction to a fourth operation position activates the first switch in addition to the second switch.
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