Mounting arrangement for electrical device

Claim 2

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a housing formed to be mounted in said mounting opening for operatively accommodating an actuator unit associated with a switch mechanism secured to said housing, plural pairs of slits formed on sidewalls of said housing, and at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being provided at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit, said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in the corresponding slits, arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housing in contact with said panel.

Claim 3

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a housing formed to be mounted in said mounting opening and provided with a switch mechanism, an actuator unit operatively associated with said switch mechanism and movably accommodated within said housing, plural pairs of slits formed on sidewalls of said housing, at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being provided at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit, and a plurality of engaging members integrally formed with said housing for detachably engaging actuator unit to said housing, said engaging member being so arranged as to permit said actuator unit within said housing to move in a predetermined range of distance, said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in the corresponding slits arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housing in contact with said panel.

Claim 4

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a housing formed to be mounted in said mounting opening and provided with a switch mechanism, an actuator unit operatively associated with said switch mechanism and movably accommodated within said housing, plural pairs of slits formed on sidewalls of said housing, at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being provided at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit, and a plurality of engaging members integrally formed with said housing for detachably engaging actuator unit to said housing, said engaging member being so arranged as to permit said actuator unit within said housing to move in a predetermined range of distance, said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in the corresponding slits arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housing in contact with said panel.

Claim 5

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 2, wherein said engaging members are integrally formed with said plate units and, a plurality of slots for passing said engaging members are provided in sidewalls of said housing, said engaging member being, after said plate units are Engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in the corresponding slits and then their resilient engaging members are inserted in the corresponding slots, so arranged as to permit said actuator unit within said housing to move in a predetermined range of distance, and said housing being arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening while said legs of said plate units resiliently detachably secure said housing in contact with said panel.

Claim 6

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a housing formed to be mounted in said mounting opening for operatively accommodating an actuator unit associated with a switch mechanism secured to said housing, a holding member so designed as to provide a plurality of slits between said holding member and the surrounding sidewalls of said housing when said holding member is inserted over said housing, at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being formed at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be inserted in said slit, and a plurality of engaging members integrally formed with said holding member for resiliently detachably engaging said actuator unit to said housing through slots formed in sidewalls of said housing in a manner as to permit said actuator unit to move in a predetermined range of distance within said housing, said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in said corresponding slits, arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secured said housing in contact with said panel.

Claim 7

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a housing formed to be mounted in said mounting opening for operatively accommodating an actuator unit associated with a switch mechanism secured to said housing, a holding member so designed as to provide a plurality of slits between said holding member and the surrounding sidewalls of said housing when said holding member is inserted over said housing, at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being formed at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be inserted in said slit, and a plurality of engaging members integrally formed with said holding member for resiliently detachably engaging said actuator unit to said housing through slots formed in sidewalls of said housing in a manner as to permit said actuator unit to move in a predetermined range of distance within said housing, said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in said corresponding slits, arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secured said housing in contact with said panel.

Claim 8

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a housing provided with a switch mechanism and formed to be mounted in said mounting opening, an actuator unit operatively associated with said switch mechanism and movably accommodated within said housing, display means provided within said actuator unit and including at least one lamp electrically associated with said switch mechanism to indicate operating of said switch mechanism, a plural pairs of slits formed on sidewalls of said housing, at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being provided at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit, and a plurality of engaging members integrally formed with said housing for resiliently detachably engaging said actuator unit to said housing in a manner as to permit said actuator unit to move in a predetermined range of distance within said housing, said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in the corresponding slits arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housing in contact with said panel, said display means being provided for visual representation of switching patterns of said switch mechanism operatively associated with said actuator unit.

Claim 9

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a housing provided with a switch mechanism and formed to be mounted in said mounting opening, an actuator unit operatively associated with said switch mechanism and movably accommodated within said housing, display means provided within said actuator unit and including at least one lamp electrically associated with said switch mechanism to indicate operating of said switch mechanism, a plural pairs of slits formed on sidewalls of said housing, at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being provided at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit, and a plurality of engaging members integrally formed with said housing for resiliently detachably engaging said actuator unit to said housing in a manner as to permit said actuator unit to move in a predetermined range of distance within said housing, said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in the corresponding slits arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housing in contact with said panel, said display means being provided for visual representation of switching patterns of said switch mechanism operatively associated with said actuator unit.

Claim 10

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 5, wherein said actuator unit includes a lamp support block for detachably holding at least one lamp thereon, an operating rod integrally formed with a lower portion of said lamp support block for actuating the switch mechanism, and a pushbutton member and detachably positioned above an upper portion of said lamp support block so as to cover over said lamp, whereby when the switch mechanism is operated by the depression of said pushbutton member, said lamp is turned on to indicate the switching pattern of said switch mechanism through said pushbutton member.

Claim 11

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 5, wherein said actuator unit includes a lamp support block for detachably holding at least one lamp thereon, an operating rod integrally formed with a lower portion with said lamp supporting block for actuating the switch mechanism, at least one pair of stems integrally formed with an upper portion of said lamp support block at respective position about corners of said lamp support block, and a pushbutton member made of transparent material and detachably positioned above an upper portion of said lamp support block so as to cover over said lamp, and said display means includes said lamps detachably fitted to said lamp support block and a display screen mounted between said stems and said pushbutton member, whereby when the switch mechanism is operated by the depression of said pushbutton member, said lamp is turned on to indicate the switching pattern of said switch mechanism through said display screen.

Claim 12

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 5, wherein said actuator unit includes a lamp support block for detachably holding a plurality of lamps thereon, an operating rod integrally formed with a lower portion of said lamp support block for actuating the switch mechanism, at least one partition integrally formed with an upper portion of said lamp support block for forming a plurality of lamp chambers for said lamps, and a pushbutton member made of transparent material and detachably positioned above an upper portion of said lamp support block so as to cover over said lamps, and said display means includes said lamps detachably fitted to said lamp support block and a display screen having a plurality of display sections to be illuminated by the corresponding lamps below said display sections, said display screen being mounted between said partitions and said pushbutton member, whereby when the switch mechanism is operated by the depression of said pushbutton member, one of said lamps representative of the switching pattern of the switch mechanism through the corresponding display section of said display screen.

Claim 13

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 5, wherein said actuator unit includes a lamp support block for detachably holding a plurality of lamps thereon, an operating rod integrally formed with a lower portion of said lamp support block for actuating said switch mechanism, at least one pair of stems integrally formed with an upper portion of said lamp support block at respective position about corresponding corners of said lamp support block, at least one partition integrally formed with an upper portion of said lamp support block for forming a plurality of lamp chambers for said lamps, and a pushbutton member made of transparent material and detachably positioned above an upper portion of said lamp support block so as to cover over said lamps, and said display means includes said lamps detachably fitted to said lamp support block and a display screen having a plurality of display sections to be illuminated by the corresponding lamps below said display sections, said display screen being mounted among said stems, partition and said pushbutton member, whereby when the switch mechanism is operated by the depression of said pushbutton member, one of said lamps representative of the switching pattern of the switch mechanism through the corresponding display section of the display screen.

Claim 14

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 5, further comprising a pillar or cutout portion provided at a predetermined position within said housing and a cutout portion or pillar provided at a predetermined position in said actuator unit in register with said pillar or said cutout portion, respectively, whereby engagement between said actuator unit and said housing can be fixed as predetermined.

Claim 15

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening; a housing formed to be mounted in said mounting opening with a switch mechanism secured thereto, a pushbutton-type actuator unit operatively associated with said switch mechanism and movably accommodated within said housing, display means provided within said actuator unit and including at least one lamp electrically associated with said switch mechanism to indicate operating of said switch mechanism, a holding member so designed as to provide a plurality of slits between said holding member and the surrounding sidewalls of said housing when said holding member is inserted over said housing, at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being formed at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit, and a plurality of engaging members integrally formed with said holding member for resiliently detachably engaging said actuator unit to said housing through slots formed in sidewalls of said housing in a manner as to permit said actuator unit to move in a predetermined range of distance within said housing, said actuator unit including a lamp support block for detachably holding at least one lamp thereon, an operating rod integrally formed with a lower portion of said lamp support block for actuating the switch mechanism and a pushbutton member made of transparent material and detachably positioned above an upper portion of said lamp support block so as to cover over said lamp; said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in said corresponding slits, arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housing in contact with said panel whereby, when the switch mechanism is operated by the depression of said pushbutton member, said lamp is turned on to indicate the switching of said switch mechanism through said pushbutton member.

Claim 16

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening; a housing formed to be mounted in said mounting opening with a switch mechanism secured thereto, a pushbutton-type actuator unit operatively associated with said switch mechanism and movably accommodated within said housing, display means provided within said actuator unit and including at least one lamp electrically associated with said switch mechanism to indicate operating of said switch mechanism, a holding member so designed as to provide a plurality of slits between said holding member and the surrounding sidewalls of said housing when said holding member is inserted over said housing, at least one pair of resilient plate units, each being formed at one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit, and a plurality of engaging members integrally formed with said holding member for resiliently detachably engaging said actuator unit to said housing through slots formed in sidewalls of said housing in a manner as to permit said actuator unit to move in a predetermined range of distance within said housing, said actuator unit including a lamp support block for detachably holding at least one lamp thereon, an operating rod integrally formed with a lower portion of said lamp support block for actuating the switch mechanism and a pushbutton member made of transparent material and detachably positioned above an upper portion of said lamp support block so as to cover over said lamp; said housing being, after said plate units are engaged to said housing through their resilient mounting members inserted in said corresponding slits, arranged at a predetermined position in said mounting opening through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housing in contact with said panel whereby, when the switch mechanism is operated by the depression of said pushbutton member, said lamp is turned on to indicate the switching of said switch mechanism through said pushbutton member.

Claim 17

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 11, wherein said actuator unit includes a lamp support block for detachably holding a plurality of lamps thereon, an operating rod integrally formed with a lower portion of said lamp support block for actuating the switch mechanism, at least one pair of stems integrally formed with an upper portion of said lamp support block at respective position about corresponding corners of said support block, at least one partition integrally formed with an upper portion of said lamp support block for forming a plurality of lamp chambers for said lamps, and a pushbutton member made of transparent material and detachably positioned above an upper portion of said lamp support block so as to cover over said lamps and said display means includes said lamps detachably fitted to said lamp support block and a display screen having a plurality of display sections to be illuminated by the corresponding lamps below said display sections, said display screen being mounted among said stems, said partition and said pushbutton member, whereby, when the switch mechanism is operated by the depression of said pushbutton member, one of said lamps representative of the switching pattern of the switch mechanism through the corresponding display section of the display screen.

Claim 18

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 12, further comprising a pillar or cutout portion provided at a predetermined position within said housing and a cutout portion or pillar provided at a predetermined position in said actuator unit in register with said pillar or said cutout portion, respectively, whereby engagement betwEen said actuator unit and said housing can be fixed as predetermined.

Claim 19

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a plurality of housings to be mounted in said mounting opening, each having a switch mechanism secured thereto, a pushbutton type actuator unit operatively associated with said switch mechanism and movably accommodated within each of said housing, a plurality of slits formed on sidewalls of each of said housings, at least one pair of resilient plate units provided, each being provided at its one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit for resiliently securing said housings in said mounting opening, and at least one barrier member formed at its lower portion with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit of said housing, said barrier member being interposed between said housings while the respective mounting member of said barrier member being inserted in the corresponding slit of each of said housing, and said housing being detachably arranged in said mounting opening at a predetermined position through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housings in contact with said panel.

Claim 20

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination comprising a panel having a mounting opening, a plurality of housings to be mounted in said mounting opening, each having a switch mechanism secured thereto, a pushbutton type actuator unit operatively associated with said switch mechanism and movably accommodated within each of said housing, a plurality of slits formed on sidewalls of each of said housings, at least one pair of resilient plate units provided, each being provided at its one end with a resilient leg and at the other end with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit for resiliently securing said housings in said mounting opening, and at least one barrier member formed at its lower portion with a mounting member to be detachably inserted in said slit of said housing, said barrier member being interposed between said housings while the respective mounting member of said barrier member being inserted in the corresponding slit of each of said housing, and said housing being detachably arranged in said mounting opening at a predetermined position through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housings in contact with said panel.

Claim 21

In a mounting arrangement for an electrical device, the combination according to claim 14, wherein said barrier is provided at its lower portion with a pair of left-hand and right-hand mounting members, one of which being inserted in the corresponding slit in one of said housings while the other of which being inserted in the corresponding slit in the other of said housing to straddle said housing, whereby said housings connected by said barrier can be detachably arranged in the mounting opening at a predetermined position through said legs of which the resiliency acts to resiliently detachably secure said housings in contact with said panel.