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Switch actuation method and mechanism

US7247805B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2005
Grant dateJul 24, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism is provided for actuating a switch that transmits motion from a first component, which moves along a first path, to a system that is attached to the mechanism. The mechanism includes a second component that moves transverse to the first path and a third component having a switch actuating portion, wherein movement of the first component causes the third component to actuate the switch using motion that is generally along the first path.

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