Circuit breaker having a framed finger area
US9589755B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2300/024
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A switch assembly including a housing. An escutcheon portion on the front surface of the housing has a raised platform. A transition ramp extends from the platform to a rest area and a finger area is adjacent the rest area. A perimeter frame encloses the finger area so that the escutcheon portion defines opposing notches aligned with the rest area. A handle has a hub with an axial bore so that a pivot pin insert through the axial bore rotatably couples the handle to the housing. A finger grip extends from the hub. The finger grip has a surface for selectively abutting against the rest area and a textured portion for manual actuation when a finger in inserted into the finger area.
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