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US3737601A
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Snap action slide switch
Assignee: UID ELECTRONICS CORP
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Filing: 1972-02-24
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1992-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A slide switch includes a sliding contact carrier formed with a central recess for accommodating one end of an overcentering spring element. In one form of the invention, this recess faces away from the contacts and the other end of the spring element is seated in a recess formed in the underside of a rocker arm. In another aspect of the invention, the spring recess faces the fixed contacts and the other end of the spring element is seated in the terminal board containing the fixed contacts.
Inventors
- 👤 R Arthur
- 👤 M Eickhorst
- 👤 E Hansen
- 👤 A Pichitino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 00:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/001; H01H15/00; H01H15/02; H01H15/06; H01H15/16; H01H15/18; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; H01H23/12; H01H23/16; H01H23/164
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A snap action switch comprising, a plurality of spaced contacts defining a path, a sliding contact, contact carrYing means for accommodating said sliding contact, actuating means, means for supporting the assembly comprising said contact carrying means and said sliding contact in relatively movable relationship to said plurality of spaced contacts in a direction along said path to selectively interconnect at least two adjacent ones of said plurality of spaced contacts, a spring element consisting of a resilient strip, said contact carrying means being formed with a recess for accommodating said spring element with one end of the spring element seated therein, and means for supporting the other end of said spring element extending generally perpendicular to said path for providing snap action as said assembly and said path relatively move while providing positive positioning when said assembly and said path are relatively stationary, said spring means being for storing energy in response to relative movement between said actuating means and said path, said actuating means also including means for directly transmitting a force from said actuating means to said contact carrying means for moving said sliding contact whereby upon movement of said contact carrying means relative to said path the energy stored in said spring means is released to aid the latter movement and provide snap action.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A snap action switch comprising, a plurality of spaced contacts defining a path, a sliding contact, contact carrYing means for accommodating said sliding contact, actuating means, means for supporting the assembly comprising said contact carrying means and said sliding contact in relatively movable relationship to said plurality of spaced contacts in a direction along said path to selectively interconnect at least two adjacent ones of said plurality of spaced contacts, a spring element consisting of a resilient strip, said contact carrying means being formed with a recess for accommodating said spring element with one end of the spring element seated therein, and means for supporting the other end of said spring element extending generally perpendicular to said path for providing snap action as said assembly and said path relatively move while providing positive positioning when said assembly and said path are relatively stationary, said spring means being for storing energy in response to relative movement between said actuating means and said path, said actuating means also including means for directly transmitting a force from said actuating means to said contact carrying means for moving said sliding contact whereby upon movement of said contact carrying means relative to said path the energy stored in said spring means is released to aid the latter movement and provide snap action.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A snap action switch in accordance with claim 1 wherein said plurality of spaced contacts are seated in a terminal board formed with a second recess for accommodating said other end of said spring element, said contact carrying means recess opening toward and facing said path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A snap action switch in accordance with claim 1 wherein said actuating means is formed with a second recess opposing said contact carrying means recess, said spring element other end being seated in said second recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A snap action switch in accordance with claim 2 wherein said terminal board supports at least a row of said spaced contacts with said second recess beside said row between the end contacts in said row for accommodating the other end of said spring element, and said contact carrying means is formed with a handle portion projecting away from said terminal board having said first-mentioned recess therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A snap action switch in accordance with claim 3 wherein the body of said contact carrying means separates its recess and said actuating means from said spaced contacts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A snap action switch in accordance with claim 5 wherein said actuating means is a rocker and further comprising, means for supporting said rocker for rocking movement in engagement with said contact carrying means with said spring element ends in a plane adjacent to a parallel plane including the pivotal axis of said rocker.
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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |