US3594529A
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Actuating assemblies and components therefor particularly suitable for electrical switches
Assignee: Painton and Co Ltd
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Filing: 1969-07-24
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A switch assembly comprises an actuating member and a biasing assembly movable along a common longitudinal axis. Initial movement of the actuating member causes deformation of the biasing assembly thereby to energize the same. A position is reached where the biasing assembly moves towards a less stressed condition, such movement being adapted to actuate the device provided with the actuating assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 John Anthony Cartwright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/12; H01H13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
An actuating assembly adapted to be operatively associated with a device to be actuated, said assembly comprising: an actuating member and a biasing assembly, said actuating member being movable with respect to the biasing assembly along a common longitudinal axis; said biasing assembly comprising a resilient structure having at least a pair of arms; at least one of said arms being engageable by the axial movement of said actuating member to move said resilient structure in the axial direction; and a part of said resilient structure being adapted on movement thereof to engage the device to be actuated, initial movement of the actuating member against the action of the biasing assembly resulting in the deformation of the resilient structure as a result of relative movement between the arms thereof so as to place the biasing assembly into an energized condition whereafter further movement of said actuating member causes the resilient structure to move towards a condition where it is less deformed with a consequent result that movement of said part of the resilient structure which is adapted to engage the device to be actuated occurs in the longitudinal direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
An actuating assembly adapted to be operatively associated with a device to be actuated, said assembly comprising: an actuating member and a biasing assembly, said actuating member being movable with respect to the biasing assembly along a common longitudinal axis; said biasing assembly comprising a resilient structure having at least a pair of arms; at least one of said arms being engageable by the axial movement of said actuating member to move said resilient structure in the axial direction; and a part of said resilient structure being adapted on movement thereof to engage the device to be actuated, initial movement of the actuating member against the action of the biasing assembly resulting in the deformation of the resilient structure as a result of relative movement between the arms thereof so as to place the biasing assembly into an energized condition whereafter further movement of said actuating member causes the resilient structure to move towards a condition where it is less deformed with a consequent result that movement of said part of the resilient structure which is adapted to engage the device to be actuated occurs in the longitudinal direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An actuating assembly according to claim 1, wherein at least two intercoupled arms constitute said resilient structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An actuating assembly according to claim 2, wherein two arms only are provided and such arms together constitute a substantially U-shaped structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An actuating assembly according to claim 1, wherein plastics material principally forms said resilient structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An actuating assembly according to claim 1, wherein the free end portions of at least two of the arms of the resilient structure are engaged by the actuating member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
An actuating assembly according to claim 5, wherein said resilient structure is substantially U-shaped and the base of the U is arranged to engage the Device to be actuated and movement of the actuating member causes the arms of the U-shaped resilient structure to move with respect to one another, whereafter continued movement of the actuating member causes movement of the resilient structure as a whole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An actuating assembly according to claim 1, wherein one only of the free end portions of the arms of the resilient structure is engaged by the actuating member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
An actuating assembly according to claim 7, wherein a first arm is engaged by the actuating member and a second arm is arranged to engage the device to be actuated and movement of said actuating member first causes movement of the first of the arms of the resilient structure in a direction towards the second arm and then further movement of the actuating member results in the second arm moving away from said first arm in a device actuating direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An actuating assembly according to claim 7, wherein the free-end portion engaged by the actuating member is formed integrally therewith.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |