US3575563A
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Axis translator switching mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-10
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1989-02-10
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a switch having a body with a contact arm supported by the body. A cam arm is loosely pivotally connected to the body and is adapted to close the contacts by camming the contact arm. Biasing means normally urge the cam arm in one direction to locate the cam arm in a first axis position and the switch actuator (which may comprise mechanical movement or fluid pressure) urges the cam arm in the opposite direction to a second axis position, which applies maximum force to the cam arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl Dexter Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/24; H01H35/26; H01H35/2607; H01H35/2635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A switch having contacts, comprising in combination a body; an arm connected to the body and carrying at least one of the contacts; an operating means loosely pivotally connected to the body with the pivotal axis arranged perpendicularly with respect to the operating means biasing means normally urging the operating means to a first pivot axis position; movable means for introducing mechanical movement to the operating means to overcome the biasing means and move the operating means to a second pivot axis position spaced from the first axis position; and cam means whereby said operating means cams said arm to close the contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A switch having contacts, comprising in combination a body; an arm connected to the body and carrying at least one of the contacts; an operating means loosely pivotally connected to the body with the pivotal axis arranged perpendicularly with respect to the operating means biasing means normally urging the operating means to a first pivot axis position; movable means for introducing mechanical movement to the operating means to overcome the biasing means and move the operating means to a second pivot axis position spaced from the first axis position; and cam means whereby said operating means cams said arm to close the contacts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The switch of claim 1 wherein the means for introducing mechanical movement to the operating means comprise a fluid responsive flexible diaphragm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The switch of claim 2 wherein said cam means comprises a camming surface oriented in different positions when the operating means is in the first axis position and in the second axis position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The switch of claim 3 wherein the contacts are adapted for connection in a vehicular electrical system and the fluid responsive flexible diaphragm is adapted to be disposed in the wall of the vehicular battery whereby when the battery is connected to the switch and is discharged to a predetermined level the operating means is pushed to the position of said contacts.
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) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |