Electrical switch
US7186940B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H5/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical switch includes two fixed contacts and a moving contact supported for movement between an ON position in contact with the fixed contacts and an OFF position out of contact with the fixed contacts, and an operating mechanism for moving the moving contact. The operating mechanism has an operating member, a contact mover supported for moving the moving contact upon movement by the operating member, and a spring-loaded device located between the operating member and the contact mover for movement by the operating member past a transitional condition of maximum strain to flick the contact mover between the operating positions of the contact mover.
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