US3814871A — Joystick controller for multiple switch assembly

Claim 1

Independent Claim 156 words

A switch for controlling a plurality of circuit connections, including in combination, housing means having an open end, a substantially flAt insulating board secured to said housing means and having on one side thereof a plurality of separate conductors having spaced portions, a plurality of movable conducting bridge contacts selectively engaging said conductors, support means for said bridge contacts including an insulating carriage having recesses for receiving said contacts, and springs engaging said contacts and resiliently holding the same against said conductors, frame means positioned in said housing means for receiving said carriage and cooperating with said carriage to limit the movement thereof to cause said bridge contacts to move in predetermined paths whereby said ends thereof selectively engage said conductors, and actuating means extending outwardly from said housing means and operatively connected to said carriage for moving the same and for positioning said bridge contacts with respect to said separate conductors on said insulating board.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 156 words

A switch for controlling a plurality of circuit connections, including in combination, housing means having an open end, a substantially flAt insulating board secured to said housing means and having on one side thereof a plurality of separate conductors having spaced portions, a plurality of movable conducting bridge contacts selectively engaging said conductors, support means for said bridge contacts including an insulating carriage having recesses for receiving said contacts, and springs engaging said contacts and resiliently holding the same against said conductors, frame means positioned in said housing means for receiving said carriage and cooperating with said carriage to limit the movement thereof to cause said bridge contacts to move in predetermined paths whereby said ends thereof selectively engage said conductors, and actuating means extending outwardly from said housing means and operatively connected to said carriage for moving the same and for positioning said bridge contacts with respect to said separate conductors on said insulating board.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 84 words

The switch of claim 1 wherein said insulating board has first, second, third and fourth conductors thereon, and said carriage is movable only in first and second directions at right angles to each other, and including a first bridge contact which operates to selectively connect said first conductor to said second and third conductors in response to movement of said carriage, and a second bridge contact which selectively connects said fourth conductor to said second conductor when said carriage moves in said first direction.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 39 words

The switch of claim 2 wherein said insulating board has a fifth conductor thereon, and including a third bridge contact which selectively connects said fifth conductor to said second and third conductors in response to movement of said carriage.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 94 words

The switch of claim 2 wherein said first bridge contact has a first end in engagement with said first conductor during movement of said carriage in said first and second directions, and said second conductor has portions engaged by a second end of said first bridge when such bridge is at one end of movement in both said first and second directions, and said third conductor has portions engaged by said second end of said first bridge when such bridge is in the opposite end of movement in both said first and second directions.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 64 words

The switch according to claim 1 wherein said housing means further includes an opening on the side opposite said open end and wherein said actuating means further includes a joystick type actuator pivotally mounted in the opening of said housing means and operatively connected to said carriage for moving the same to change the position of said bridge contacts with respect to said conductors.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 107 words

The switch of claim 1 wherein said insulating board has a further conductor on said one side thereof, and including a further conducting bridge contact for selectively connecting said further conductor to one of said separate conductors, support means for said further conducting bridge contact including a second insulating carriage having a recess for receiving said contact, and a spring engaging said further conducting bridge contact and resiliently holding the same against said conductors, and including a first actuating member for moving said insulating carriage for moving said bridge contacts coupled thereto, and a second actuating member coupled to said further bridge contact for moving the same.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 61 words

The switch according to claim 6 wherein said housing means further includes an opening and wherein said first actuating member is a joystick type actuator pivotally mounted in the opening of said housing means and movable in right angle directions from a vertical unactuated position for moving said insulating carriage and said bridge contacts coupled thereto to selectively complete electrical circuits.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 66 words

The switch according to claim 6 wherein said housing means further includes an opening and wherein said second actuating member is a selector knob type actuator rotatably mounted in the opening of said housing means and Operatively connected to said second insulating carriage for moving the same to change the position of said further bridge contacts with respect to said further conductor to complete electrical circuits.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 140 words

A switch for controlling a plurality of circuit connections including in combination, a housing having an open end and a neck portion opposite thereto, a substantially flat insulating board secured to said housing at said open end thereof and having on one side thereof a plurality of separate conductors having spaced portions, a plurality of movable conducting bridge contacts selectively engaging said conductors, first and second switch sections each having a carriage member, support means for each of said bridge contacts within each of said carriage members including recesses for receiving said contacts and springs engaging said contacts and resiliently holding the contacts against said conductors, and actuating means operatively connected to each carriage member of said first and said second switch sections for moving the same to change the position of said bridge contacts with respect to said conductors.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 140 words

A switch for controlling a plurality of circuit connections including in combination, a housing having an open end and a neck portion opposite thereto, a substantially flat insulating board secured to said housing at said open end thereof and having on one side thereof a plurality of separate conductors having spaced portions, a plurality of movable conducting bridge contacts selectively engaging said conductors, first and second switch sections each having a carriage member, support means for each of said bridge contacts within each of said carriage members including recesses for receiving said contacts and springs engaging said contacts and resiliently holding the contacts against said conductors, and actuating means operatively connected to each carriage member of said first and said second switch sections for moving the same to change the position of said bridge contacts with respect to said conductors.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 74 words

The switch of claim 9 wherein said actuating means includes a joystick type actuator, and said first switch section carriage member is connected to said joystick type actuator for moving said carriage member and for positioning said bridge contacts with respect to said separate conductors, and collar means having four lobes therein coupled to said joystick actuator means for restraining the movement of the same to right angle directions from the vertical unactuated position.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 154 words

A switch for controlling a plurality of circuit connections including in combination, a housing having an open end and a neck portion molded integral with said housing on the side opposite said open end, a plurality of movable conducting bridge contacts positioned within said housing, a plurality of springs for biasing said bridge contacts, a chamber member positioned within said housing, insulating carriage means for said bridge contacts positioned within the chamber member having recesses for receiving said contacts and springs engaging said contacts, an insulating board secured to the housing open end, said insulating board having on the inside surface thereof a plurality of separate conductors having spaced portions adapted to be selectively engaged by said spring biased bridge contacts, and actuating means positioned in said neck portion of the housing and engagable with said insulating carriage means for moving said carriage means and said conducting bridge contacts to selectively complete electrical circuits.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 154 words

A switch for controlling a plurality of circuit connections including in combination, a housing having an open end and a neck portion molded integral with said housing on the side opposite said open end, a plurality of movable conducting bridge contacts positioned within said housing, a plurality of springs for biasing said bridge contacts, a chamber member positioned within said housing, insulating carriage means for said bridge contacts positioned within the chamber member having recesses for receiving said contacts and springs engaging said contacts, an insulating board secured to the housing open end, said insulating board having on the inside surface thereof a plurality of separate conductors having spaced portions adapted to be selectively engaged by said spring biased bridge contacts, and actuating means positioned in said neck portion of the housing and engagable with said insulating carriage means for moving said carriage means and said conducting bridge contacts to selectively complete electrical circuits.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 52 words

The switch of claim 11 wherein said insulating carriage means has projections thereon and said chamber member has right angled cross-recesses therein such that when the carriage means is positioned within the chamber member, the projections fit in the cross-recesses to permit the carriage means to track freely at right angle directions.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 40 words

The switch of claim 11 wherein the actuating means further includes a joystick type actuator pivotally mounted in the neck portion of the housing and engaging said insulating carriage means for moving said carriage means and said conducting bridge contacts.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 80 words

The switch assembly of claim 11 wherein the actuating means includes a selector type actuator extending within said neck portion, and wherein said carriage means has a projection thereon and said chamber member has a slot therein, such that when said carriage means is positioned within said chamber, said projection extends through said slot, said selector type actuator being operatively coupled to said carriage means for moving the same and said bridge contact coupled thereto to selectively complete electrical circuits.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1977-06-03	1977-12-03	1978-06-04	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1981-06-03	1981-12-03	1982-06-04	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1985-06-03	1985-12-03	1986-06-04	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Joystick controller for multiple switch assembly

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