Electrical switch assembly
US9756740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/2039
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical switch assembly for an electrical appliance having an electrical load such as a motor, includes a housing with an opening, switch terminals, and an on/off mechanical switching module. The switch assembly includes an electronic control module operable with a semiconductor switching device to control operation of the load, and a heat sink in thermal contact with the switching device for dissipating heat. The heat sink is electrically conductive and is in electrical circuit connection with a first terminal of the switching device and one of the switch terminals. The heat sink closes the opening and forms part of the housing.
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