Electrical switch and mounting assembly therefor
US9646909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mounting assembly is for an electrical switch, such as for example, a dimmer switch, which includes a heat sink. The mounting assembly includes a switching member, an insulator disposed between the switching member and the heat sink, and a separate cover member overlaying the switching member. The separate cover member is structured to secure the switching member and the insulator to the heat sink. The switching member includes a switch body and a conductive tab. The separate cover member secures the switching member to the heat sink, without requiring a separate fastener to be inserted through a hole in the conductive tab. The insulator electrically isolates the conductive tab from the heat sink.
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