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Switch
Assignee: Alps Alpine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1978-07-17
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Granted: 1980-04-29
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Expires: 1998-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A switch of an extremely small thickness is made of a reduced number of parts and can be easily assembled. The switch comprises a pair of complementary case members each of which has a plurality of fixed contacts having integrally formed terminals and a common fixed contact having an integrally formed terminal; and an operation member having a lever portion, and a disc portion disposed between the case members. The operation member is provided on its outer faces with identically shaped movable contact members having contacts on the outer surfaces thereof. The upper ends of the case members define a slot form which the lever portion of the operation member is upwardly projected, and the movement of the lever portion is restricted by the slot. The operation member is securely supported in the case members by horizontal fastener members extended from both faces of the former to the outer surfaces of the latter.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroaki Komatsu
- 👤 Tsumoru Oka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A switch comprising a first and second case member each including a recessed base portion having a central opening therethrough, said case members being joined together with the recesses of said base portions facing one another to form a central space; each of said case members having a respective plurality of fixed contacts and a single common contact fixed within the recess of its base portion so as to lie around said opening therein, each of said contacts having a terminal portion extending outwardly from the respective case member; an operation member having a disc member disposed rotatably within said space and a lever portion extending outwardly from said joined case members for rotating said disc portion about the axis of said openings; fastener members extending axially outward from respective faces of said disc portion, said fastener members each having end portions adapted to extend through a respective opening of a case member to engage the outer surface thereof for holding said case members together; and a first and second contact member each secured to respective faces of said disc portion and slidable along the contacts within a recess of a respective base portion to enable selective switching between the contacts by actuation of said lever portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A switch comprising a first and second case member each including a recessed base portion having a central opening therethrough, said case members being joined together with the recesses of said base portions facing one another to form a central space; each of said case members having a respective plurality of fixed contacts and a single common contact fixed within the recess of its base portion so as to lie around said opening therein, each of said contacts having a terminal portion extending outwardly from the respective case member; an operation member having a disc member disposed rotatably within said space and a lever portion extending outwardly from said joined case members for rotating said disc portion about the axis of said openings; fastener members extending axially outward from respective faces of said disc portion, said fastener members each having end portions adapted to extend through a respective opening of a case member to engage the outer surface thereof for holding said case members together; and a first and second contact member each secured to respective faces of said disc portion and slidable along the contacts within a recess of a respective base portion to enable selective switching between the contacts by actuation of said lever portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A switch according to claim 1, said contacts and their unitary terminal portions being integral with their respective case members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A switch according to claim 1, a plurality of recessed portions corresponding in number to the number of fixed terminals being provided in the recess of each base portion said recessed portions providing detent operation of the respective contact member as it is moved thereover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A switch according to claim 3, said recessed portions being formed in the respective common terminal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A switch according to claim 1, the adjoining surfaces of said case members being provided with projections and recesses complementary to one another so as to be mutually interfitted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A switch according to claim 1, each case member having a peripheral portion raising about the base portion thereof, said peripheral portions each having arcuate cutout portions which, when joined together, form a slot for receiving said lever portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A switch according to claim 6, the end portions of said cutout portions serving as stoppers for limiting the range of motion of said lever portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A switch according to claim 1, the outer surface of each case member engaged with an end portion of said fastener member being recessed inwardly of said outer wall whereby said end portions will not protrude from said outer wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A switch according to claim 1, each of said base portions having cylindrical supporting portions extending inwardly from the openings therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A switch according to claim 9, said first and second movable contact members each having a central hole fitting over said supporting portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A switch according to claim 1, each face of said disc portion being provided with respective projections on which said first and second contact members are fitted.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A switch according to claim 11, said operation member is unitarily formed from a synthetic resin.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A switch according to claim 11, said first and second contact members each having holes fitting over respective projections of said disc member.
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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) | 1983-04-29 | 1983-10-29 | 1984-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-29 | 1987-10-29 | 1988-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-29 | 1991-10-29 | 1992-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |