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US4600818A
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Lever switch
Assignee: Shibaura Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1984-11-29
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Granted: 1986-07-15
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Expires: 2004-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A lever switch includes a plurality of microswitches arranged along a line and having respective pushbuttons, first pressing members disposed in confronting relation to the pushbuttons, respectively, a second pressing member arranged for displacement with respect to the first pressing members for selective engagement therewith, and a lever member for displacing the second pressing member to selectively displace the first pressing members for selectively pressing the pushbuttons to switch the microswitches.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsuo Eto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:38
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/54; H01H19/00; H01H19/54; H01H19/60; H01H19/635; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A lever switch comprising: (a) a plurality of microswitches arranged along a line and having respective pushbuttons; (b) a plurality of first pressing members comprising rolling bodies, respectively, which are operatively provided adjacent to said pushbuttons; (c) means for selectively holding said first pressing members at a predetermined position; (d) a second sole pressing member provided adjacent to said first pressing members; and (e) a lever member for displacing said second pressing member to selectively displace said first pressing members for selectively pressing said pushbuttons to open or close said microswitches.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A lever switch comprising: (a) a plurality of microswitches arranged along a line and having respective pushbuttons; (b) a plurality of first pressing members comprising rolling bodies, respectively, which are operatively provided adjacent to said pushbuttons; (c) means for selectively holding said first pressing members at a predetermined position; (d) a second sole pressing member provided adjacent to said first pressing members; and (e) a lever member for displacing said second pressing member to selectively displace said first pressing members for selectively pressing said pushbuttons to open or close said microswitches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A lever switch according to claim 1, wherein each of said first pressing members comprises a rolling body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lever switch according to claim 2, wherein said rolling body comprises a spherical body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lever switch according to claim 3, wherein said spherical body comprises a steel ball.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A lever switch according to claim 2, wherein said rolling body comprises a roller.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A lever switch according to claim 1, wherein said second pressing member comprises a plate having tapered opposite edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A lever switch according to claim 1, wherein said second pressing member comprises a plate having rounded opposite edges.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A lever switch according to claim 1, including a support on which said microswitches are supported in juxtaposed relation, and a holder plate on which said first pressing members are rotatably supported.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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