Switch with pivoting actuator
US8642903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H23/205
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rotary switch having a body, a rotary knob attached to the body, and at least two terminals attached to the body. An actuator is pivotably mounted within the body and operably connected to the rotary knob, the actuator pivoting upon a rotation of the rotary knob. A conductor is pivotably mounted in the body and is in communication with the actuator. The conductor is adapted to connect or disconnect the at least two terminals when the actuator is pivotably moved.
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