Motor controlling switch device

Claim 2

A motor controlling switch comprising: a. a casing; b. an operating member provided in said casing wherein said operating member is movable between a primary position and an operating position; c. a switch located in said casing wherein when said operating member is in an operating position said switch is in the on position; d. an electromagnetic device located in said casing, said electromagnetic device being connected to said switch, wherein said electromagnetic device holds said operating member in an operating position after said operating member has been moved to an operating position; e. a restoring member located between said casing and said operating member wherein said restoring member is deformed when said operating member is in an operating position, and said restoring member is a material which restores said restoring member to a normal shape when heated with an electric current.

Claim 3

A motor controlling switch, comprising: a. a casing; b. first and second pair of electrical switch contacts in said casing; c. a knob pivotally mounted in said casing for operating said first and second pair of electrical switch contacts; d. first and second means for biasing said knob in a primary position, said first and second biasing means being coupled in series electrically to said first and second pair of electrical switch contacts, respectively; e. a magnetically attractive piece mounted under said knob; and f. means located under said knob for generating a magnetic field for holding said knob in a depressed position.

Claim 4

A motor controlling switch, comprising: a. a casing; b. first and second pair of electrical switch contacts in said casing; c. a knob pivotally mounted in said casing for operating said first and second pair of electrical switch contacts; d. first and second means for biasing said knob in a primary position, said first and second biasing means being coupled in series electrically to said first and second pair of electrical switch contacts, respectively; e. a magnetically attractive piece mounted under said knob; and f. means located under said knob for generating a magnetic field for holding said knob in a depressed position.

Claim 5

The motor controlling switch in claim 2 wherein said biasing means includes a spring coil of a material which, when heated to a predetermined temperature after being compressed, is restored to a released position.

Claim 6

The motor controlling switch in claim 3 wherein said generating means includes an electromagnet.

Claim 7

A power window regulator of an automobile, comprising: a. a motor controlling switch including (1) a casing, (2) first and second pair of electrical switch contacts in said casing, (3) a knob pivotally mounted in said casing for operating said first and second pair of electrical switch contacts, (4) first and second means for mechanically biasing said knob in a primary position, said biasing means being electrically coupled in series to said first and second pairs of electrical switch contacts, respectively, (5) a magnetically attractive piece mounted under said knob, (6) means located under said knob for generating a magnetic field for holding said knob in a depressed position; b. a three-brush type motor having a forward rotation terminal, a reverse rotation terminal and a common terminal wherein said first and second biasing means are electrically coupled to said forward and reverse rotation terminals, respectively, and said magnetic field generating means is coupled to said common terminal; c. a voltage source having a first terminal coupled to said first and second electrical switch contacts, and having a second terminal coupled to said common terminal; and d. first and second diodes coupled to said first and second pairs of electrical switch contacts, and to said magnetic generating means.

Claim 8

A power window regulator of an automobile, comprising: a. a motor controlling switch including (1) a casing, (2) first and second pair of electrical switch contacts in said casing, (3) a knob pivotally mounted in said casing for operating said first and second pair of electrical switch contacts, (4) first and second means for mechanically biasing said knob in a primary position, said biasing means being electrically coupled in series to said first and second pairs of electrical switch contacts, respectively, (5) a magnetically attractive piece mounted under said knob, (6) means located under said knob for generating a magnetic field for holding said knob in a depressed position; b. a three-brush type motor having a forward rotation terminal, a reverse rotation terminal and a common terminal wherein said first and second biasing means are electrically coupled to said forward and reverse rotation terminals, respectively, and said magnetic field generating means is coupled to said common terminal; c. a voltage source having a first terminal coupled to said first and second electrical switch contacts, and having a second terminal coupled to said common terminal; and d. first and second diodes coupled to said first and second pairs of electrical switch contacts, and to said magnetic generating means.

Claim 9

A motor controlling switch, comprising: a. a casing; b. first and second sets of electrical switch contacts in said casing, wherein each set includes a movable contact and two stationary contacts; c. a knob pivotally mounted in said casing for operating said first and second sets of electrical switch contacts; d. first and second means for mechanically biasing said knob in a primary position, said first and second biasing means being electrically coupled in series to said first and second sets of electrical switch contacts, respectively; e. a magnetically attractive piece mounted under said knob; and f. means located under said knob for generating a magnetic field for holding said knob in a depressed state.

Claim 10

A motor controlling switch, comprising: a. a casing; b. first and second sets of electrical switch contacts in said casing, wherein each set includes a movable contact and two stationary contacts; c. a knob pivotally mounted in said casing for operating said first and second sets of electrical switch contacts; d. first and second means for mechanically biasing said knob in a primary position, said first and second biasing means being electrically coupled in series to said first and second sets of electrical switch contacts, respectively; e. a magnetically attractive piece mounted under said knob; and f. means located under said knob for generating a magnetic field for holding said knob in a depressed state.

Claim 11

The motor controlling switch in claim 6 wherein said biasing means includes a spring coil of an alloy which, when heated to a predetermined temperature after being compressed, is restored to a released position.

Claim 12

The motor controlling switch according to claim 6 wherein said generating means includes an electromagnet.

Claim 13

A power window regulator of an automobile comprising: a. a motor controlling switch including (1) a casing, (2) first and second sets of electrical switch contacts in said casing, wherein each set includes a movable contact and two stationary contacts, (3) a knob pivotally mounted in said casing for operating said first and second pair of electrical switch contacts, (4) first and second means for mechanically biasing said knob in a primary position, said biasing means being electrically coupled in series to said first and second sets of electrical switch contacts, respectively, (5) a magnetically attractive piece mounted under said knob, and (6) means located under said knob for generating a magnetic field for holding said knob in a depressed state; b. a three-brush type motor having a forward rotation terminal, a reverse rotation terminal and a common terminal connected to said magnetic generating means, wherein said first and second biasing means are electrically coupled to said forward and reverse terminals, respectively, and said magnetic field generating means is coupled to said common terminal; and c. a voltage source having a first terminal coupled to said first and second set of electrical switch contacts, respectively, and having a second terminal coupled to said common terminal.

Claim 14

A power window regulator of an automobile comprising: a. a motor controlling switch including (1) a casing, (2) first and second sets of electrical switch contacts in said casing, wherein each set includes a movable contact and two stationary contacts, (3) a knob pivotally mounted in said casing for operating said first and second pair of electrical switch contacts, (4) first and second means for mechanically biasing said knob in a primary position, said biasing means being electrically coupled in series to said first and second sets of electrical switch contacts, respectively, (5) a magnetically attractive piece mounted under said knob, and (6) means located under said knob for generating a magnetic field for holding said knob in a depressed state; b. a three-brush type motor having a forward rotation terminal, a reverse rotation terminal and a common terminal connected to said magnetic generating means, wherein said first and second biasing means are electrically coupled to said forward and reverse terminals, respectively, and said magnetic field generating means is coupled to said common terminal; and c. a voltage source having a first terminal coupled to said first and second set of electrical switch contacts, respectively, and having a second terminal coupled to said common terminal.

Claim 15

The motor controlling switch in claim 9 wherein said biasing means includes a spring coil of an alloy which, when heated to a predetermined temperature after being compressed, is restored to a released position.

Claim 16

The motor controlling switch according to claim 9 wherein said generating means includes an electromagnet.