Large actuation area switching device
US7250579B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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