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Hinge mounted switch control device

US9228384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2013
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25D2323/024
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A switching system including a switch activation pin, a switch, and a switch connector is provided. The switch activation pin mounts to an arm that pivotally mounts a door to a body of a device. The switch activation pin moves with the arm when the door is opened or closed. The switch mounts to the device to control a component of the device. The switch connector mounts to the device to activate the switch based on a position of the switch activation pin.

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