US3571548A
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Snap-in mounting for an electrical switch
Assignee: McGill Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-01
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Granted: 1971-03-23
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Expires: 1989-04-01
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for attaching an electrical switch case to a mounting plate includes a cover member for the switch casing, having an upper bezeled portion which is supported by the mounting plate. Switch case locking tabs are molded integral with the bezel and extend downward through an aperture in the mounting plate. The switch case is connected to the cover member by snapping the locking tabs thereabout. Integral with each of the end locking tabs extend resilient arms for mounting the cover member with the switch casing positioned therein to the mounting plate. The end of each of the arms has a groove therein which engages the corresponding edge of the aperture in the mounting plate thereby resiliently securing the cover to the plate. Compression of the arms also biases the end locking tabs tightly against the switch casing to lock the same in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas F Osika
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:59
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044; H02B1/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
An electrical switch assembly including in combination, a switch casing having a switch positioned therewithin, a mounting member having an aperture therein defined by opposite edges of the mounting member extending the full depth thereof, a mounting device for the switch case comprising a bezel having resilient integral end and side legs extending therefrom, said end legs each having a first end portion integral with and extending transverse of said bezel and second side portions spaced from one another and each connected with substantially right angles to said first end portion, said second side portions also being integral with said bezel, said side legs separated from said second side portions of said end legs by channels extending from said second side portions of said end legs by channels extending from said bezel the full length of said end and side legs, said end and side legs defining a housing, resilient mounting means integral with each of said end legs, said bezel dimensioned greater than the aperture of said mounting member, said switch casing inserted in said housing and said end and side legs snapping thereabout to hold the same therewithin, said housing with said switch casing therewithin inserted through the aperture in said mounting member, said bezel supported by said mounting member, and said resilient mounting means engaging said edges defining the aperture resiliently securing said mounting device to said mounting member and further biasing said first end portions and said second side portions of said end legs inwardly thereby locking the switch casing to said mounting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
An electrical switch assembly including in combination, a switch casing having a switch positioned therewithin, a mounting member having an aperture therein defined by opposite edges of the mounting member extending the full depth thereof, a mounting device for the switch case comprising a bezel having resilient integral end and side legs extending therefrom, said end legs each having a first end portion integral with and extending transverse of said bezel and second side portions spaced from one another and each connected with substantially right angles to said first end portion, said second side portions also being integral with said bezel, said side legs separated from said second side portions of said end legs by channels extending from said second side portions of said end legs by channels extending from said bezel the full length of said end and side legs, said end and side legs defining a housing, resilient mounting means integral with each of said end legs, said bezel dimensioned greater than the aperture of said mounting member, said switch casing inserted in said housing and said end and side legs snapping thereabout to hold the same therewithin, said housing with said switch casing therewithin inserted through the aperture in said mounting member, said bezel supported by said mounting member, and said resilient mounting means engaging said edges defining the aperture resiliently securing said mounting device to said mounting member and further biasing said first end portions and said second side portions of said end legs inwardly thereby locking the switch casing to said mounting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The electrical switch assembly of claim 1 wherein said bezel further includes window means, light circuit mounting means, a light positioned in said mounting means and being visible through said window means, and resistor means connected to said bezel by said circuit mounting means and electrically connecting said light to said electrical switch which operates the same.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
149 words
The electrical switch assembly of claim 1 wherein said resilient mounting means includes an arm portion integral with each of said first end portions of said end legs and extending from the distal end thereof at an acute angle in cantilever fashion away from said bezel and in a direction upward toward the same, each said arm portion having a serrated surface portion at the end thereof extending at an angle transverse thereto and inwardly toward said end legs, said edges of said mounting member defining the aperture opposite each of said resilient mounting means engaging a serration and compressing each said arm portion so that said switch casing mounting device is locked to said mounting member, and said arm portions being compressed biasing said end legs including said first end portion and said second side portions into said switch casing to lock the same within said mounting device.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-22 | 1974-09-21 | 1975-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-22 | 1978-09-21 | 1979-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-22 | 1982-09-21 | 1983-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |