US3712965A
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Switch operating mechanism for limit switches
Assignee: Westran Corp
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract D R A W I N G A MECHANISM FOR OPERATING A DRUM SWITCH WHICH INCLUDES A SWITCH ACTUATOR MOVABLE BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POSITION. A LIMIT ARM IS RIGIDLY MOUNTED AND ALIGNED WITH THE ACTUATOR. A LEVER IS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON A LIMIT ARM WITH A SPRING BASING MEANS FURTHER MOUNTED BETWEEN THE LIMIT ARM AND THE LEVER. THE LEVER IS PLACED INTO ABUTMENT WITH THE SWITCH ACTATOR RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SWITCH TO PROVIDE A FIRST ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE ACUATOR AND THE LEVER TO DEPRESS THE BIASING MEANS AND SUBSEQUENTLY TO MOVE THE ACTUTATOR FROM ITS FIRST TO ITS SECOND POSITION BY THE LEVER RESPONSIVE TO THE RETURN OF THE BIASING MEANS TO ITS INITIAL CONDITION.
Inventors
- 👤 T Dalton
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2026-10-29 10:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H3/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18856
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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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |