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Large actuation area switching device

US7250579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 21, 2005
Grant dateJul 31, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H3/122
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A large actuation area switching device includes a housing for holding a switch, means for compression and at least three slotted hinges. The slotted hinges create axes of operation such that a force applied to any point on the surface of the housing actuates the switch.

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