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Rotary pulse switch
Assignee: Alps Alpine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-08-24
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1997-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A rotary pulse switch wherein either one of two circuits can be selected depending on the direction of rotation of a turn shaft, and the selected circuit can be turned on and off consecutively. The switch includes a rotor having a conductor portion comprised of a ring-shaped common portion and a plurality of radially extending rotary contact portions. An insulating shutter plate is disposed between the rotor and contacts engageable therewith. The contacts include two adapted to engage the rotary contact portions and a single contact adapted to engage the common portion. Rotation of the shutter plate in either direction will electrically isolate one of the two contacts while electrically connecting the other of the two with the rotary contact portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Sadayoshi Iwasaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H19/00; H01H19/005; H01H27/00; H01H27/04; H01H2019/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A rotary switch comprising: a case; a turn shaft mounted within said case; an insulating disc fixed centrally to said shaft and having a conductor portion on one surface thereof; said conductor portion comprising a ring-shaped common portion and a plurality of rotary contact portions extending radially from said common portion and spaced equally apart; a pair of fixed contact elements disposed symmetrically about said turn shaft and each having a contact portion slidably engageable with said rotary contact portions; another fixed contact element having a contact portion slidably engaging said common portion; an insulating plate interposed between the conductor portion on said disc and said contact elements; said plate being mounted normally for rotation with said shaft yet slidable thereon and having stopper portions extending outwardly from opposite locations on said plate and adapted to abut portions of said case so as to limit rotation of said plate through a limited arc; whereby upon the rotation of said shaft in either direction, one of the contact portions of said pair of fixed contact elements will be electrically isolated from said rotary contact portion while the other contact portion of said pair will contact said rotary contact portion as said rotary contact portions are rotated past said other contact portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A rotary switch comprising: a case; a turn shaft mounted within said case; an insulating disc fixed centrally to said shaft and having a conductor portion on one surface thereof; said conductor portion comprising a ring-shaped common portion and a plurality of rotary contact portions extending radially from said common portion and spaced equally apart; a pair of fixed contact elements disposed symmetrically about said turn shaft and each having a contact portion slidably engageable with said rotary contact portions; another fixed contact element having a contact portion slidably engaging said common portion; an insulating plate interposed between the conductor portion on said disc and said contact elements; said plate being mounted normally for rotation with said shaft yet slidable thereon and having stopper portions extending outwardly from opposite locations on said plate and adapted to abut portions of said case so as to limit rotation of said plate through a limited arc; whereby upon the rotation of said shaft in either direction, one of the contact portions of said pair of fixed contact elements will be electrically isolated from said rotary contact portion while the other contact portion of said pair will contact said rotary contact portion as said rotary contact portions are rotated past said other contact portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A rotary switch according to claim 1, further comprising a means by which said shaft can be turned through discrete steps.
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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) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |