US3883704A
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Multiple pushbutton slide switch assembly with laminated slide actuator means for rod contacts
Assignee: Ark Les Electronic Products Corp
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Filing: 1974-03-01
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A multiple pushbutton slide switch has a housing, a set of slides, each slide providing actuator camming surfaces and contact camming surfaces, and a plurality of reciprocable slide actuating elements having slide engaging surfaces adjacent the actuator camming surfaces for operating the slides. A plurality of pairs of fixed terminal elements are mounted adjacent the housing on either side of the set of slides, each fixed terminal element having a fixed contact portion. A plurality of rigid bodily movable contact elements are provided, each having a slide contacting midportion for engagement with the contact camming surfaces on the slides. Biasing means biases the movable contact elements toward the fixed contact portions. Each movable contact element has opposite ends reciprocable in and out of contact with the fixed contact portions of a pair of fixed terminal elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Azel Barney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H15/00; H01H15/02; H01H15/06; H01H15/10; H01H15/102; H01H13/00; H01H13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A multiple pushbutton slide switch comprising a housing having an upper wall a set of slides within said housing, each slide having a single camming edge adjacent said upper wall providing actuator camming surfaces and contact camming surfaces thereon a plurality of slide actuating elements extending through said upper wall and reciprocable between said upper wall and said slide set, having slide engaging surfaces adjacent said actuator camming surfaces for operating said slides a plurality of pairs of fixed terminal elements mounted adjacent said housing on either side of said set of slides, each said fixed terminal element having a fixed contact portion a plurality of bodily movable contact elements each having a slide contacting midportion for engagement with said contact camming surfaces on said slides biasing means biasing said movable contact elements toward said fixed contact portions each said movable contact element having opposite ends reciprocable in and out of contact with said fixed contact portions of a said pair of fixed terminal elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A multiple pushbutton slide switch comprising a housing having an upper wall a set of slides within said housing, each slide having a single camming edge adjacent said upper wall providing actuator camming surfaces and contact camming surfaces thereon a plurality of slide actuating elements extending through said upper wall and reciprocable between said upper wall and said slide set, having slide engaging surfaces adjacent said actuator camming surfaces for operating said slides a plurality of pairs of fixed terminal elements mounted adjacent said housing on either side of said set of slides, each said fixed terminal element having a fixed contact portion a plurality of bodily movable contact elements each having a slide contacting midportion for engagement with said contact camming surfaces on said slides biasing means biasing said movable contact elements toward said fixed contact portions each said movable contact element having opposite ends reciprocable in and out of contact with said fixed contact portions of a said pair of fixed terminal elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
176 words
A multiple pushbutton slide switch comprising a housing having an upper wall a set of slides within said housing, each slide providing actuator camming surfaces and contact camming surfaces a plurality of slide actuating elements extending through said upper wall and reciprocable between said upper wall and said slide set, having slide engaging surfaces adjacent said actuator camming surfaces for operating said slides a plurality of pairs of fixed terminal elements mounted adjacent said housing on either side of said set of slides, each said fixed terminal element having a fixed contact portion a plurality of bodily movable contact elements each having a slide contacting midportion for engagement with said contact camming surfaces on said slides biasing means biasing said movable contact elements toward said fixed contact portions each said movable contact element having opposite ends reciprocable in and out of contact with said fixed contact portions of a said pair of fixed terminal elements said housing further including internal contact guide means, and said movable contact element opposite ends being reciprocable within said guide means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
176 words
A multiple pushbutton slide switch comprising a housing having an upper wall a set of slides within said housing, each slide providing actuator camming surfaces and contact camming surfaces a plurality of slide actuating elements extending through said upper wall and reciprocable between said upper wall and said slide set, having slide engaging surfaces adjacent said actuator camming surfaces for operating said slides a plurality of pairs of fixed terminal elements mounted adjacent said housing on either side of said set of slides, each said fixed terminal element having a fixed contact portion a plurality of bodily movable contact elements each having a slide contacting midportion for engagement with said contact camming surfaces on said slides biasing means biasing said movable contact elements toward said fixed contact portions each said movable contact element having opposite ends reciprocable in and out of contact with said fixed contact portions of a said pair of fixed terminal elements said housing further including internal contact guide means, and said movable contact element opposite ends being reciprocable within said guide means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
234 words
A multiple pushbutton slide switch comprising a housing having an upper wall a set of slides within said housing, each having a single camming edge adjacent said upper wall providing both actuator camming surfaces and contact camMing surfaces thereon a plurality of slide actuating elements extending through said upper wall and reciprocable between said upper wall and said slide set, having slide engaging surfaces adjacent said actuator camming surfaces for operating said slides a plurality of pairs of fixed terminal elements mounted adjacent said housing on either side of said set of slides, each said fixed terminal element having a fixed contact portion a plurality of rigid bodily movable contact elements between said slides and said upper wall, each movable contact element having a slide contacting midportion for engagement with said contact camming surfaces and being adjacent a said fixed terminal means biasing means biasing said movable contact elements toward said fixed contact portions each said movable contact element having opposite ends reciprocable in and out of contact with said fixed contact portions of a said pair of fixed terminal elements, a said actuating element actuating a said slide by bearing against a said actuator camming surface to move said slide and thereby to cause said contact camming surface to move a said movable contact element in and out of contact with the said fixed contact of a said pair of fixed terminal elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
234 words
A multiple pushbutton slide switch comprising a housing having an upper wall a set of slides within said housing, each having a single camming edge adjacent said upper wall providing both actuator camming surfaces and contact camMing surfaces thereon a plurality of slide actuating elements extending through said upper wall and reciprocable between said upper wall and said slide set, having slide engaging surfaces adjacent said actuator camming surfaces for operating said slides a plurality of pairs of fixed terminal elements mounted adjacent said housing on either side of said set of slides, each said fixed terminal element having a fixed contact portion a plurality of rigid bodily movable contact elements between said slides and said upper wall, each movable contact element having a slide contacting midportion for engagement with said contact camming surfaces and being adjacent a said fixed terminal means biasing means biasing said movable contact elements toward said fixed contact portions each said movable contact element having opposite ends reciprocable in and out of contact with said fixed contact portions of a said pair of fixed terminal elements, a said actuating element actuating a said slide by bearing against a said actuator camming surface to move said slide and thereby to cause said contact camming surface to move a said movable contact element in and out of contact with the said fixed contact of a said pair of fixed terminal elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The switch of claim 3 wherein said housing further includes internal contact guide means, and said movable contact element opposite ends are reciprocable within said guide means in side-by-side relationship with said actuating elements.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |