US4082928A
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Electic snap switch, particularly miniature switch
Assignee: Danfoss AS
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Filing: 1976-03-23
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-03-23
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a snap action type of switch in which a generally G-shaped sheet metal strip has a fixed terminus and a movable terminus forming an inwardly and upwardly extending arm which is pivotally mounted in a knife bearing. The midportion of the strip extends between fixed contacts and has a contact thereon which alternately engages the fixed contacts. An actuator is movable transversely of the strip and engages the arm of the strip to move the movable contact in the opposite direction relative to the movement of the actuator.
Inventors
- 👤 Jens Nicolai Andresen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/02; H01H13/26; H01H13/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
An electric snap switch unit comprising housing means and abutment means attached thereto, a knife edge bearing formed on said abutment means, a pair of spaced apart fixed contacts attached to said abutment means, a three- dimensional bowed snap action element formed as a generally G-shaped sheet metal strip of a spring material having a midportion extending between said fixed contacts, a movable contact attached to said strip midportion for alternate engagement with said fixed contacts, one end of said strip being fixedly attached to said abutment means and the other end of said strip being pivotally mounted in said knife edge bearing, said strip having a spring arm extending radially inwardly from said other end of said strip for creating a storage spring, and actuating means extending and being movable transversally of said strip for engaging said arm to flex said strip and thereby move said movable contact in the opposite direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
An electric snap switch unit comprising housing means and abutment means attached thereto, a knife edge bearing formed on said abutment means, a pair of spaced apart fixed contacts attached to said abutment means, a three- dimensional bowed snap action element formed as a generally G-shaped sheet metal strip of a spring material having a midportion extending between said fixed contacts, a movable contact attached to said strip midportion for alternate engagement with said fixed contacts, one end of said strip being fixedly attached to said abutment means and the other end of said strip being pivotally mounted in said knife edge bearing, said strip having a spring arm extending radially inwardly from said other end of said strip for creating a storage spring, and actuating means extending and being movable transversally of said strip for engaging said arm to flex said strip and thereby move said movable contact in the opposite direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electrip snap switch unit according to claim 1 including a return spring attached to said abutment means and being engageable by said arm on the opposite side thereof from said actuating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
An electric snap switch unit according to claim 1 wherein said abutment means includes lug portions, said fixed end of said strip being attached to one of said lug portions and said knife edge bearing being formed on another of said lug portions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-03 | 1981-10-03 | 1982-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-03 | 1985-10-03 | 1986-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-03 | 1989-10-03 | 1990-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |