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US3603748A
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Electrical switches
Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1969-06-19
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-06-19
Abstract
Abstract An electrical switch comprising a support member, conveniently the operating lever of a direction indicator switch of a road vehicle. A two part body mounted on the support member, and a first pair of contacts supported by the body. Surrounding the body is a sleeve which is slidable axially relative to the body to operate the first pair of contacts, and mounted on the sleeve is an operating member movable transversely relative to the sleeve to operate a second set of contacts carried by the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Cryer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/14; B60Q1/1446; B60Q1/1453; B60Q1/1461; B60Q1/1469; B60Q1/1476
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
20 words
A switch as claimed in claim 1 further including stop means for preventing simultaneous operation of both pairs of contacts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
A switch as claimed in claim 1 wherein said operating member is pivotally engaged with said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A switch as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sleeve and said operating member are urged to rest positions wherein the first and second sets of contacts are open.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A switch as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support member is conductive and constitutes part of the electrical path to one of contact of each of said first and second pairs of contacts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A switch as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support member is the operating lever of a control mechanism of a road vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A swiTch as claimed in claim 6 wherein the control mechanism is a direction indicator switch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A switch as claimed in claim 6 wherein said operating lever is hollow and electrical connections to one contact of each of the first and second pairs of contacts is made by way of respective insulated leads which extend within the lever.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A switch as claimed in claim 1 wherein said body comprises a pair of identical parts which are interconnected to define the body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A switch as claimed in claim 1 wherein one contact of each of the first and second pairs of contacts is in the form of a resilient blade.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |