US4593162A
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Device for controlling an electrical signal by an adjustable plug
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1984-08-22
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Granted: 1986-06-03
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Expires: 2004-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A connection socket (11) includes an electrical component (16) having a control shaft (18, 35) which is coaxial with a rotatable cylindrical plug (12) in a recess (19) of the connection socket (11). The component (16) can be adjusted by rotation of the plug (12) which engages a coupling member (30) on the control shaft (18, 35) of the component (16).
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard Rochette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/58; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A device for rotating a shaft, comprising: a casing forming a cylindrical recess and also forming an opening communicating with the recess; a cylindrical plug including a free end having parts forming grooves, the plug being disposed within the opening and the recess; a plurality of contact springs electrically contacting the plug; an electrical component disposed within the recess, the component having a rotatable shaft coaxial with the plug; a coupling member fixed on the rotatable shaft, the coupling member having a cavity in which the free end is disposed, the coupling member further having grooves communicating with the cavity, the grooves of the coupling member being engaged by the parts of the free end, so that a rotation of the plug causes a rotation of the rotatable shaft.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
A device for rotating a shaft, comprising: a casing forming a cylindrical recess and also forming an opening communicating with the recess; a cylindrical plug including a free end having parts forming grooves, the plug being disposed within the opening and the recess; a plurality of contact springs electrically contacting the plug; an electrical component disposed within the recess, the component having a rotatable shaft coaxial with the plug; a coupling member fixed on the rotatable shaft, the coupling member having a cavity in which the free end is disposed, the coupling member further having grooves communicating with the cavity, the grooves of the coupling member being engaged by the parts of the free end, so that a rotation of the plug causes a rotation of the rotatable shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means for fixing the electrical component to the casing, and a spring disposed on the rotatable shaft, the spring being arranged for biasing the coupling member toward the free end of the plug.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
100 words
A device for rotating a shaft, comprising: a casing forming a cylindrical recess and also forming an opening communicating with the recess; a cylindrical plug including a free end, the plug being disposed within the opening and the recess; a plurality of contact springs electrically contacting the plug; an electrical component disposed within the recess, the component having a rotatable shaft coaxial with the plug; a coupling member fixed on the rotatable shaft, the coupling member having a chamber; and a friction member provided in the chamber, the free end of the plug being in engagement with the friction member.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
100 words
A device for rotating a shaft, comprising: a casing forming a cylindrical recess and also forming an opening communicating with the recess; a cylindrical plug including a free end, the plug being disposed within the opening and the recess; a plurality of contact springs electrically contacting the plug; an electrical component disposed within the recess, the component having a rotatable shaft coaxial with the plug; a coupling member fixed on the rotatable shaft, the coupling member having a chamber; and a friction member provided in the chamber, the free end of the plug being in engagement with the friction member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the friction member is an elastomer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device as claimed in claim 3, further comprising means for fixing the electrical component to the casing, and a spring disposed between the fixing means and the coupling member, the spring being arranged for biasing the coupling member toward the free end of the plug.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-06-02 | 1989-12-02 | 1990-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-02 | 1993-12-02 | 1994-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-02 | 1997-12-02 | 1998-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |