US3694607A
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Plastic spring toggle action
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1971-10-22
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A toggle mechanism for a switch is provided adapted for switches operating at relatively low amperages of one ampere or less. The toggle has a lever supported in pivoting relation in a support frame at its mid-section and oppositely extending arm and trigger handle. A plastic strip extends from the mid-section to the support frame and provides the over center action of the toggle mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J Fontana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/945; H01R33/955; H01R33/9555; F; F21; F21V; F21V23/00; F21V23/04; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/16; H01H23/20; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An over center toggle mechanism comprising a toggle lever said lever having a mid-section and a handle and an arm extending in different directions from said mid-section, said lever being mounted at its mid-section in pivotable relation in a support frame, a self-supporting resilient plastic strip, said strip being supported at one end at the mid-section of said lever and at the other end thereof at another portion of said support frame, the length of said strip being greater than the distance between said supports, said strip extending in the direction of extension of said arm, and said arm having means for imparting lateral motion to said strip as said lever is pivoted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An over center toggle mechanism comprising a toggle lever said lever having a mid-section and a handle and an arm extending in different directions from said mid-section, said lever being mounted at its mid-section in pivotable relation in a support frame, a self-supporting resilient plastic strip, said strip being supported at one end at the mid-section of said lever and at the other end thereof at another portion of said support frame, the length of said strip being greater than the distance between said supports, said strip extending in the direction of extension of said arm, and said arm having means for imparting lateral motion to said strip as said lever is pivoted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article of claim 1 in which the strip is formed integrally with said lever.
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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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |