Double-throw switch with positive stops for preventing movement of the stationary contacts
US9484166B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2001/265
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A double-throw switch comprises: a housing; a push button that is mounted for movement with respect to the housing; a first stationary terminal; a second stationary terminal; a moveable terminal that, when in contact with the first stationary terminal, closes a first circuit, and when in contact with the second stationary terminal, closes a second circuit; a first set of one or more positive stops that engage the first stationary terminal; and a second set of one or more positive stops that engage the second stationary terminal. The first set of one or more positive stops applies pressure to and maintains a predetermined position of the first stationary terminal. The second set of one or more positive stops applies pressure to and maintains a predetermined position of the second stationary terminal.
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