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US4398073A
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Fastening device for a switch
Assignee: ITT Inc
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Filing: 1981-09-25
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Granted: 1983-08-09
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Expires: 2001-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A fastening device which permits snap-in assembly of a switch to a panel or receiving member includes a resilient latching member connected to the switch housing and adapted to engage a shoulder of the receiving member. A second resilient member serves to urge the resilient latching member into contact with the shoulder. In one embodiment of the invention, the switch housing is inserted into a receiving portion of a control panel and a connector carries at least one resilient latching member adapted to engage a shoulder on the receiving portion. In this embodiment, the connector and panel cooperate to retain the switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Jakob Botz
- 👤 Rolf Feger
- 👤 Erich Mutschler
- 👤 Hubert Spazierer
- 👤 Adam Weber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/005; H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/08; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A fastening device for a switching housing comprising: a receiving member comprising a cavity adapted to receive said switch housing, said cavity having a side wall forming a limiting surface for limiting lateral movement of said switch housing, and an end wall perpendicular to said side wall, said side wall having shoulder portions; a second member disposed opposite said end wall and adapted to engage one end of said housing, said second member including resilient holding elements each including a portion adapted to engage one of said shoulder portions, each of said resilient holding elements urging its said portion in a first direction into engagement with one of said shoulder portions; and at least one resilient second element disposed between said switch housing and one of said receiving member or said second member for urging said portion in a second direction into engagement with said shoulder, said second direction being substantially perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A fastening device for a switching housing comprising: a receiving member comprising a cavity adapted to receive said switch housing, said cavity having a side wall forming a limiting surface for limiting lateral movement of said switch housing, and an end wall perpendicular to said side wall, said side wall having shoulder portions; a second member disposed opposite said end wall and adapted to engage one end of said housing, said second member including resilient holding elements each including a portion adapted to engage one of said shoulder portions, each of said resilient holding elements urging its said portion in a first direction into engagement with one of said shoulder portions; and at least one resilient second element disposed between said switch housing and one of said receiving member or said second member for urging said portion in a second direction into engagement with said shoulder, said second direction being substantially perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fastening device for a switch housing according to claim 1, wherein said second member comprises a connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fastening device according to claim 1, further comprising release keys each integrally connected with one of said resilient holding elements; and each of said release keys having an integrally formed movable web connected to said second member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fastening device according to claim 1, wherein said resilient second member is connected to said switch housing.
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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) | 1986-08-08 | 1987-02-07 | 1987-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-08 | 1991-02-07 | 1991-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-08 | 1995-02-07 | 1995-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |