US3811018A
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Multidirectional joy stick type lever actuated switches
Assignee: MACH COMPONENTS CORP
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A multidirectional lever actuated self neutralizing switch having a base comprising a tapered pin which extends into a recess provided in one end of the lever, the angular relationship between the tapered surface of the pin and the surface of the recess when the switch is in an off position being predetermined to define the maximum degree to which the lever can be pivoted about the pin to cause the lower surface of an actuator plate affixed to the lever to actuate a self-restoring switch when the lever is so pivoted. The upper surface of the actuator plate is juxtaposed on a leaf spring when the switch is in the ''''off'''' position. Subsequent to the actuation of a switch and the termination of the juxtaposition of the spring vis-a-vis the plate by pivoting the lever; that is, when the lever is released, the pressure exerted on the plate by the spring causes the lever to resume its off position and the upper surface of the actuator plate to again be juxtaposed on the spring.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kaplan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H25/00; H01H25/04; G; G05; G05G; G05G9/00; G05G9/02; G05G9/04; G05G9/047; G05G2009/04703; G05G2009/04733; G05G2009/0474; G05G2009/04744; G05G2009/04766
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
324 words
A multidirectional switch comprising: a a housing having a top having an opening therein and a base opposite said top, said base comprising aT least one switch; b a member internal of and connected to said housing having a surface having a recess therein the longitudinal axis of which is aligned with the center of said opening when said switch is in the off position; c A tapered pivot pin internal of and connected to said housing, the longitudinal axis of which is aligned with the center of said opening when said switch is in the off position, said pin having a collar concentric with the wide portion of said pin, said pin extending into said recess, the face of said collar nearest said recess being juxtaposed on said surface when said switch is in the off position; d a leaf spring internal of and resiliently supported within said housing in a floating relationship with respect to said housing, said spring being positioned intermediate of said top and said base and having an upper portion facing said top and a lower portion facing said base; e means extending through said opening for pivoting said pin and said member relative to each other; and, f an actuator plate internal of and connected to said means intermediate of said spring and said base and having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface juxtaposed on said lower portion of said spring when said switch is in the off position, and operably connecting said means to said housing, the angular relationship between the longitudinal axis of said recess and the tapered surface of said pin when the switch is in the off position being predetermined to define the maximum degree to which said pin and said member can be pivoted relative to each other to cause said lower surface of said actuator plate to actuate one of said switches when said means is so pivoted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
324 words
A multidirectional switch comprising: a a housing having a top having an opening therein and a base opposite said top, said base comprising aT least one switch; b a member internal of and connected to said housing having a surface having a recess therein the longitudinal axis of which is aligned with the center of said opening when said switch is in the off position; c A tapered pivot pin internal of and connected to said housing, the longitudinal axis of which is aligned with the center of said opening when said switch is in the off position, said pin having a collar concentric with the wide portion of said pin, said pin extending into said recess, the face of said collar nearest said recess being juxtaposed on said surface when said switch is in the off position; d a leaf spring internal of and resiliently supported within said housing in a floating relationship with respect to said housing, said spring being positioned intermediate of said top and said base and having an upper portion facing said top and a lower portion facing said base; e means extending through said opening for pivoting said pin and said member relative to each other; and, f an actuator plate internal of and connected to said means intermediate of said spring and said base and having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface juxtaposed on said lower portion of said spring when said switch is in the off position, and operably connecting said means to said housing, the angular relationship between the longitudinal axis of said recess and the tapered surface of said pin when the switch is in the off position being predetermined to define the maximum degree to which said pin and said member can be pivoted relative to each other to cause said lower surface of said actuator plate to actuate one of said switches when said means is so pivoted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The switch described in claim 1 wherein said means is an elongated lever one end of which extends into said housing and comprises said member, and said pin is connected to said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The switch described in claim 1 wherein said means is an elongated lever one end of which extends into said housing and comprises said pin, and said member is connected to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The switch described in claim 2 wherein said spring and said upper surface are substantially flat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The switch described in claim 2 wherein there are at least two push button type switches along at least one of the axes along which said lever may be pivoted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
The switch described in claim 5 wherein a cross-shaped member is affixed to said lever and is juxtaposed on the lower surface of said actuator plate and each arm of said member is aligned adjacent to at least two push button switches such that when said lever is pivoted at least one arm of said member actuates one or more of said adjacent switches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The switch described in claim 6 wherein the first switch actuated by an arm of said member when said lever is pivoted is nearer said arm when said switch is in the off position than is any other switch actuated by said arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The switch described in claim 7 wherein said actuator plate comprises a first cylinder which comprises the upper surface of said plate and a second cylinder which comprises the lower surface of said plate, the circumference of said first cylinder being less than the circumference of said second cylinder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
325 words
A multidirectional switch comprising: a a housing having a top having an opening therein and a base opposite said top, said base comprising a plurality of push button-type self restoring switches and a tapered pivot pin the longitudinal axis of the pin being aligned with the center of said opening, and the wide portion of said pin extending away from said top, said pin having a collar concentric with said portion; b a leaf spring internal of and affixed to said housing intermediate of said top and said base having a hole therein and having an upper portion facing said top and a lower portion facing said base; c a lever operably affixed to said housing and having one end extending through said opening and said hole, saId one end having a cylindrical recess therein the diameter of which is substantially equal to the diameter of said wide portion and the depth of which is greater than the height of said pin a predetermined amount, said one end juxtaposed on the face of said collar nearest said recess when said switch is in the off position, and said pin extending into said recess; d an actuator plate affixed to and concentric with said lever intermediate of said spring and said base and having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface juxtaposed on said lower portion of said leaf spring when said switch is in the off position; and, e said lever having a second end extending from said opening external of said housing for pivoting said lever about said pin, the angular relationship between the tapered surface of said pin and the longitudinal axis of said recess when the switch is in the off position being predetermined to define the maximum degree to which said lever can be pivoted about said pin to cause said lower surface of said plate to actuate one of said switches when said member is so pivoted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
325 words
A multidirectional switch comprising: a a housing having a top having an opening therein and a base opposite said top, said base comprising a plurality of push button-type self restoring switches and a tapered pivot pin the longitudinal axis of the pin being aligned with the center of said opening, and the wide portion of said pin extending away from said top, said pin having a collar concentric with said portion; b a leaf spring internal of and affixed to said housing intermediate of said top and said base having a hole therein and having an upper portion facing said top and a lower portion facing said base; c a lever operably affixed to said housing and having one end extending through said opening and said hole, saId one end having a cylindrical recess therein the diameter of which is substantially equal to the diameter of said wide portion and the depth of which is greater than the height of said pin a predetermined amount, said one end juxtaposed on the face of said collar nearest said recess when said switch is in the off position, and said pin extending into said recess; d an actuator plate affixed to and concentric with said lever intermediate of said spring and said base and having an upper surface and a lower surface, said upper surface juxtaposed on said lower portion of said leaf spring when said switch is in the off position; and, e said lever having a second end extending from said opening external of said housing for pivoting said lever about said pin, the angular relationship between the tapered surface of said pin and the longitudinal axis of said recess when the switch is in the off position being predetermined to define the maximum degree to which said lever can be pivoted about said pin to cause said lower surface of said plate to actuate one of said switches when said member is so pivoted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
The switch described in claim 9 wherein a cross-shaped member is affixed to said lever and is juxtaposed on the lower surface of said actuator plate and each arm of said member is aligned adjacent to at least two push button switches such that when said lever is pivoted at least one arm of said member actuates one or more of said adjacent switches.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
43 words
The switch described in claim 10 wherein the first switch actuated by an arm of said member when said lever is pivoted is nearer said arm when said switch is in the off position than is any other switch actuated by said arm.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The switch described in claim 11 wherein said actuator plate comprises a first cylinder which comprises the upper surface of said plate and a second cylinder which comprises the lower surface of said plate, the circumference of said first cylinder being less than the circumference of said second cylinder.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |