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Multiple contact switch arrangement
Assignee: BCS Automotive Interface Solutions GmbH
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Filing: 1990-05-11
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Granted: 1992-09-22
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Expires: 2010-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A contact switch arrangement is provided where from a nonoperative position two switch positions can be assumed via actuatable rocker-type switch units. Such a switch arrangement is especially provided for operating windows in motor vehicles. The arrangement includes a housing that also serves to accommodate switch elements. Provided in the housing are at least two separate switch element arrangements, each of which is actuatable via a separate rocker-type switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Priesemuth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:39
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H23/00; H01H23/02; B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/14; B60Q1/1446; B60Q1/1453; B60Q1/1461; E; E05; E05F; E05F15/00; E05F15/40; E05F15/60; E05F15/603; E05F15/665; E05F15/689; E05F15/695; E05Y; E05Y2400/00; E05Y2400/80; E05Y2400/85; E05Y2400/852; E05Y2400/854; E05Y2400/856; E05Y2400/858; E05Y2400/86; E05Y2800/00; E05Y2800/40; E05Y2800/424; E05Y2800/426; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/50; E05Y2900/53; E05Y2900/55; H01H1/00; H01H1/58; H01H1/5866; H01H13/00; H01H13/70; H01H2300/00; H01H2300/01; H01H9/00; H01H9/16; H01H9/161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A multiple contact switch arrangement where from a nonoperative position two switch positions can be assumed via respective manually actuatable rocker-type switches, comprising: a housing for accommodating at least two of said rocker-type switches, each of which further comprises: switch element means mounted in said housing and having two essentially flat switch springs that are provided with switch contacts for interaction with contacts of operational circuit means; a manually operated rocker-type push mechanism that is pivotably mounted in said housing; and two actuating elements in the form of push members that are pivotably connected to said rocker-type push mechanism, are disposed essentially perpendicular to said switch springs, and each rest upon a respective one of said switch springs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A multiple contact switch arrangement where from a nonoperative position two switch positions can be assumed via respective manually actuatable rocker-type switches, comprising: a housing for accommodating at least two of said rocker-type switches, each of which further comprises: switch element means mounted in said housing and having two essentially flat switch springs that are provided with switch contacts for interaction with contacts of operational circuit means; a manually operated rocker-type push mechanism that is pivotably mounted in said housing; and two actuating elements in the form of push members that are pivotably connected to said rocker-type push mechanism, are disposed essentially perpendicular to said switch springs, and each rest upon a respective one of said switch springs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 1, which comprises four of said rocker-type switches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 1, in which said actuating elements are embodied as small flat plates.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 3, which includes guide means disposed in said housing accommodating said actuating elements in such a way that said actuating elements are longitudinally displaceable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 1, in which each of said switch springs has an essentially rectangular, frame-like configuration with an interior that is free of material, with an arm that has a wavelike cross-sectional configuration extending from one narrow side of said switch spring into said interior thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 5, in which said arm has a free end remote from said one narrow side; and which includes for each of said switch springs a switch spring holder that is mounted in said housing and engages between said free end of said arm and the other narrow side of said switch spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 6, in which said spring holder has holding elements that are provided with two engagement means for holding said switch spring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 6, in which said spring holder is integrally connected with prong means extending from said housing and forming electrical terminals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 8, in which said prong means extend from said housing remote from said rocker-type switch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 9, in which said prong means are surrounded by a casing that essentially extends parallel thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 1, in which, in a region between said switch element means and said rocker-type push mechanism, illuminating means are disposed in dish-shaped reflector means that are open in a direction toward said rocker-type push mechanism.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 1, in which said switch element means are surrounded by a casing, and which includes means for connecting said casing to said housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A contact switch arrangement according to claim 12, which includes clip means for effecting connection of said casing to said housing.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
125 words
A multiple contact switch arrangement where from a nonoperative position two switch positions can be assumed via respective manually actuatable rocker-type switches for operating windows in a motor vehicle, comprising: a housing for accommodating at least two of said rocker-type switches, each of which further comprises: switch element means mounted in said housing and having two essentially flat switch springs that are provided with switch contacts for interaction with contacts of operational circuit means; a manually operated rocker-type push mechanism that is pivotable mounted in said housing, and two actuating elements in the form of push members that are pivotably connected to said rocker-type push mechanism, are disposed essentially perpendicular to said switch springs, and each rest upon a respective one of said switch springs.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
125 words
A multiple contact switch arrangement where from a nonoperative position two switch positions can be assumed via respective manually actuatable rocker-type switches for operating windows in a motor vehicle, comprising: a housing for accommodating at least two of said rocker-type switches, each of which further comprises: switch element means mounted in said housing and having two essentially flat switch springs that are provided with switch contacts for interaction with contacts of operational circuit means; a manually operated rocker-type push mechanism that is pivotable mounted in said housing, and two actuating elements in the form of push members that are pivotably connected to said rocker-type push mechanism, are disposed essentially perpendicular to said switch springs, and each rest upon a respective one of said switch springs.
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