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Switch device

US7714242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2007
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2003/008
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch device including a switch operation shaft movable between a plurality of operation positions for setting a control amount for an apparatus. A follower is driven to follow the movement of the switch operation shaft. An attraction member generates magnetic force to attract the follower so that the follower becomes immovable and to hold the switch operation shaft at a single operation position.

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