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US3296565A
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Motor-driven switch operating mechanism with indicating means
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-01-06
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Granted: 1967-01-03
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Expires: 1985-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Kiesel
- 👤 Henry E S Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/22; H01H3/26; H01H3/264; H01H71/00; H01H71/10; H01H71/66; H01H2071/665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OPERATING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRIC SWITCHING DEVICE HAVING AN EXTERNAL RECIPROCALLY OPERABLE HANDLE, COMPRISING A FRAME ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID HANDLE, AN ELECTRIC MOTOR SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME AND HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID OUTPUT SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREBY AND ITS OTHER END ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY BEARING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, A TRAVELLING NUT CARRIED BY SAID THREADED SHAFT, AND HAVING OPPOSED TRUNNION PINS EXTENDING THEREFROM, A CARRIAGE OPERATIVELY ENGAGED WITH SAID FRAME FOR GUIDED MOVEMENT THEREALONG AND HAVING RECESSES THEREIN LOOSELY RECEIVING SAID TRUNNION PINS RESPECTIVELY, WHEREBY AXIAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID NUT IS PERMITTED, AND BINDING OF SAID NUT ON SAID SHAFT IS AVOIDED, AND A HANDLE ENGAGING ASSEMBLY RESILIENTLY SUPPORTED ON SAID CARRIAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
AN ELECTRIC MOTOR OPERATING MECHANISM FOR USE WITH AN ELECTRIC SWITCHING DEVICE HAVING AN EXTERNAL RECIPROCALLY OPERABLE HANDLE, COMPRISING A FRAME ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID HANDLE, AN ELECTRIC MOTOR SUPPORTED ON SAID FRAME AND HAVING ONE END CONNECTED TO SAID OUTPUT SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREBY AND ITS OTHER END ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY BEARING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME, A TRAVELLING NUT CARRIED BY SAID THREADED SHAFT, AND HAVING OPPOSED TRUNNION PINS EXTENDING THEREFROM, A CARRIAGE OPERATIVELY ENGAGED WITH SAID FRAME FOR GUIDED MOVEMENT THEREALONG AND HAVING RECESSES THEREIN LOOSELY RECEIVING SAID TRUNNION PINS RESPECTIVELY, WHEREBY AXIAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID NUT IS PERMITTED, AND BINDING OF SAID NUT ON SAID SHAFT IS AVOIDED, AND A HANDLE ENGAGING ASSEMBLY RESILIENTLY SUPPORTED ON SAID CARRIAGE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-02 | 1970-07-04 | 1971-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-02 | 1974-07-04 | 1975-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-02 | 1978-07-04 | 1979-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |