Self-contained actuator subassembly for a rocker switch and rocker switch employing the same
US7026565B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H23/168
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An actuator subassembly is for a rocker switch. The actuator subassembly forms a self-contained unit removably inserted within the rocker switch to define the operating characteristics thereof. The actuator subassembly includes an operating member operable between a plurality of positions, an extension and a spring-biased plunger. A shaped member which is pivotally coupled to the operating member includes a plurality of shaped sections each corresponding to one of the positions of the operating member. Each shaped section has a profile which is designed to provide the desired rocker switch operating characteristics, such as the type of action of the operating member and the operating force for the operating member.
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