US3735077A
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Illuminated miniature switch
Assignee: Nihon Kaiheiki Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1971-09-28
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-09-28
Abstract
Abstract An illuminated miniature switch which is switched ON or OFF by rocking motion of an actuator, wherein a projected portion of the actuator is provided inclined relative to the side face of the body portion of the switch, and the fulcrum portion of a movable contact plate receiving element is offset from a straight line vertical to the bottom surface of the switch body portion and passing through the axial portion of the actuator, whereby a space is formed in the opposite side from the offset position of the receiving element to dispose an illuminator such as a lamp, neon bulb or luminous diode therein, so as to illuminate the actuator from thereunder.
Inventors
- 👤 S Ohashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An illuminated miniature switch in which the ON and OFF switching is effected by rocking motion of a movable contact plate in accordance with pivotal swing movement of an actuator, wherein the supporting point of a movable contact plate receiving element is positioned offset from a line perpendicular to the bottom face of the switch body portion and passing the pivoting axis of said actuator perpendicularly thereto, and an illuminator is disposed on the side opposite from the offset position of said receiving element so as to illuminate the actuator from thereunder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An illuminated miniature switch in which the ON and OFF switching is effected by rocking motion of a movable contact plate in accordance with pivotal swing movement of an actuator, wherein the supporting point of a movable contact plate receiving element is positioned offset from a line perpendicular to the bottom face of the switch body portion and passing the pivoting axis of said actuator perpendicularly thereto, and an illuminator is disposed on the side opposite from the offset position of said receiving element so as to illuminate the actuator from thereunder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An illuminated miniature switch according to claim (1), in which said actuator is provided with a projected portion adapted to support a slider therein, said projected portion being inclined to one side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An illuminated miniature switch according to claim 1, in which said illuminator is detachably mounted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An illuminated miniature switch according to claim 1, in which said actuator and said projected portion are detachably secured to each other so that the latter can be separated from the former along with the lobes in the axial position of the former.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An illuminated miniature switch according to claim 1, in which the switch body portion is formed integral with a switch fixing plate made of an insulating material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
An illuminated miniature switch according to claim 1, in which said illuminator is a lamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An illuminated miniature switch according to claim 1, in which said illuminator is a neon bulb.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An illuminated miniature switch according to claim 1, in which said illuminator is a luminous diode.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |