US3610845A
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Linear switch housing assembly with multiple removable contact units
Assignee: Oak Electro Netics Corp
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Filing: 1970-06-18
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1990-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A slide switch for use in electrical circuits, including an elongated support member having a channel shape with parallel leg portions joined by a bight portion, and a plurality of elongated stator members having portions mounted within the channel of the support member between the leg portions. Each stator has a plurality of terminals mounted thereon and each has an independent switch carrier member for movement longitudinally along the stator. Each switch carrier member has switch means for operatively connecting selected pairs of terminals. An actuator member is seated on and moves longitudinally along the bight portion of the support member and has two arm portions overlying the leg portions of the support member and is operatively connected to the switch carrier members on the stators. Means are provided on the stators to interlock the stators in a back-toback relationship or in an end-to-end relationship. An index mechanism is snap fit over the channel-shaped support, holds the actuator in position and has means for guiding the actuator member for movement longitudinally along the support member. The index mechanism includes a pair of opposed spring loaded detent balls operatively associated with detent surfaces on the sidewalls of a frame member extending longitudinally along the switch to maintain the switch carrier members in a preselected position.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond F Lewandowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H15/00; H01H15/02; H01H15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A slide switch, comprising: an elongated support member; an actuator member mounted on said support member for sliding movement longitudinally along the support member; a plurality of elongated stator members mounted on the support member in baCk-to-back relationship and extending along the support member at least the extent of movement of said actuator member and each having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon; an independent switch carrier member mounted on each of said stator members for movement longitudinally along the stator members and connecting selected pairs of terminals on the respective stator; and means operatively connecting said actuator member to said switch carrier members to move the switch carrier members simultaneously in response to sliding movement of the actuator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A slide switch, comprising: an elongated support member; an actuator member mounted on said support member for sliding movement longitudinally along the support member; a plurality of elongated stator members mounted on the support member in baCk-to-back relationship and extending along the support member at least the extent of movement of said actuator member and each having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon; an independent switch carrier member mounted on each of said stator members for movement longitudinally along the stator members and connecting selected pairs of terminals on the respective stator; and means operatively connecting said actuator member to said switch carrier members to move the switch carrier members simultaneously in response to sliding movement of the actuator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The slide switch of claim 1 including means for interlocking the stator members in the back-to-back relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
The slide switch of claim 1 including at least two elongated stator members mounted on the support member in end-to-end relationship, at least a third elongated stator member mounted on the support member in back-to-back relationship with at least a portion of at least one of said two stator members, and each of said stator members having a plurality of terminals and an independent switch carrier member operatively connected to said actuator for simultaneous movement and connecting selected pairs of terminals on the respective stator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The slide switch of claim 3 including means for interlocking the third stator member with said one stator member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The slide switch of claim 1 including means defining a slot between the stator members, and a printed circuit board received in the slot with printed circuit leads in engagement with the terminals.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
119 words
A slide switch, comprising; an elongated support member; an actuator member mounted on said support member for sliding movement longitudinally along the support member; a plurality of elongated stator members mounted on the support member in end-to-end relationship and extending along the support member at least the extent of movement of said actuator member and having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon; an independent switch carrier member mounted on each of said stator members for movement longitudinally along the stator members and connecting selected pairs of terminals on the respected stator; and means operatively connecting said actuator member to said switch carrier members to move the switch carrier members simultaneously in response to sliding movement of the actuator member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A slide switch, comprising; an elongated support member; an actuator member mounted on said support member for sliding movement longitudinally along the support member; a plurality of elongated stator members mounted on the support member in end-to-end relationship and extending along the support member at least the extent of movement of said actuator member and having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon; an independent switch carrier member mounted on each of said stator members for movement longitudinally along the stator members and connecting selected pairs of terminals on the respected stator; and means operatively connecting said actuator member to said switch carrier members to move the switch carrier members simultaneously in response to sliding movement of the actuator member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The slide switch of claim 6 including means for interlocking the stator members in the end-to-end relationship.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
134 words
A slide switch, comprising: an elongated channel shaped support member with a bight portion and two leg portions; an actuator member seated on and movable longitudinally along the bight portion of said support member and having an arm portion overlying one of the leg portions of the support member; a stator member having a portion mounted within the channel of the support member between the leg portions and extending along the support member at least the extent of movement of said actuator member and having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon; and a switch carrier member mounted on said stator member for movement longitudinally along the stator member said switch carrier member being operatively connected to the arm portion of said actuator member and having switch means for operatively connecting selected pairs of terminals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
A slide switch, comprising: an elongated channel shaped support member with a bight portion and two leg portions; an actuator member seated on and movable longitudinally along the bight portion of said support member and having an arm portion overlying one of the leg portions of the support member; a stator member having a portion mounted within the channel of the support member between the leg portions and extending along the support member at least the extent of movement of said actuator member and having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon; and a switch carrier member mounted on said stator member for movement longitudinally along the stator member said switch carrier member being operatively connected to the arm portion of said actuator member and having switch means for operatively connecting selected pairs of terminals.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
The slide switch of claim 8 including an index mechanism snap fit over said support member and operatively associated with said actuator member to maintain the switch carrier member in a preselected position said index mechanism having means for guiding the actuator member for movement longitudinally along the support member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The slide switch of claim 9 including means on the index mechanism for holding the actuator in position seated on the bight portion of the support member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
The slide switch of claim 8 including a plurality of elongated stator members having portions mounted within the channel of the support member between the leg Portions and each having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon and each having an independent switch carrier member, means for interlocking the stator members in a back-to-back relationship, said actuator member having two arm portions, one overlying each of the leg portions of said support member and operatively connected to the switch carrier member for simultaneous movement.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
The slide switch of claim 11 including an index mechanism snap fit over said support member and operatively associated with said actuator member to maintain the switch carrier member in a preselected position, said index mechanism having means for guiding the actuator member for movement longitudinally along the support member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
134 words
A slide switch, comprising: an elongated support member; an actuator member mounted on said support member for sliding movement longitudinally along the support member; a stator member mounted on the support member and extending along the support member at least the extent of movement of said actuator member and having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon; a switch carrier member mounted on said stator member for movement longitudinally along the stator member and having switch means for operatively connecting selected pairs of terminals; and means operatively connecting said actuator member to said switch carrier member to move the switch carrier member in response to sliding movement of the actuator member, including means for orienting the switch carrier member in a plurality of positions longitudinally of the support member for connection to the actuator member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
134 words
A slide switch, comprising: an elongated support member; an actuator member mounted on said support member for sliding movement longitudinally along the support member; a stator member mounted on the support member and extending along the support member at least the extent of movement of said actuator member and having a plurality of terminals mounted thereon; a switch carrier member mounted on said stator member for movement longitudinally along the stator member and having switch means for operatively connecting selected pairs of terminals; and means operatively connecting said actuator member to said switch carrier member to move the switch carrier member in response to sliding movement of the actuator member, including means for orienting the switch carrier member in a plurality of positions longitudinally of the support member for connection to the actuator member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |