Plunger switch
US7241958B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H15/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plunger switch is described. The switch has a carrier having a base portion. The carrier base portion has channels which receive bridge contact members. The bridge contact members are trapped in the channels by a retainer member. The carrier is inserted into a housing with a neck portion extending through an opening in a top of the housing. A clip/stop member is positioned around the neck portion. A button is then attached to the neck portion with a pin. The neck portion and clip/stop member are pushed through the opening into the housing. Spring arms on the clip/stop member spring outward inside the housing to create an up-stop for the carrier with respect to the housing.
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