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Elevator limit switch
Assignee: Otis Elevator Co
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Filing: 1991-11-05
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Granted: 1994-01-04
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Expires: 2011-11-05
Abstract
Abstract An elevator limit switch is constructed of molded plastic box and lid and is readily adaptable for left side or right side use on an elevator or an elevator hoistway. The box and lid hold a one piece plastic hub which carries a mounting system for holding readily reversible electrical contacts.
Inventors
- 👤 Beryl F. M. Marsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22; H01H21/24; H01H21/28; H01H21/285; H01H11/00; H01H11/0006; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H2009/0292; H01H21/04; H01H21/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An elevator limit switch comprising: a one-piece plastic box, a lid for enclosing said box, said lid cooperating with said box to minimize dust and water infiltration therein and minimize noise emanating from said box, an electrical contact, an electric circuit in said box a one-piece plastic hub, mounted for rotation within said box and extending through said lid, said hub having means for selectively fixedly attaching said electrical contact to said hub in a first position for completing or breaking said electrical circuit, as desired, in a first direction if said hub rotates in said first direction and fixedly attaching said electrical contact to said hub in a second position for completing or breaking said electrical circuit, as desired, in a second direction if said hub rotates in said second direction, and an arm attaching to said hub outside of said box for making contact with an elevator stimulus, whereby motion of said arm rotates said hub to break or complete said circuit as desired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
An elevator limit switch comprising: a one-piece plastic box, a lid for enclosing said box, said lid cooperating with said box to minimize dust and water infiltration therein and minimize noise emanating from said box, an electrical contact, an electric circuit in said box a one-piece plastic hub, mounted for rotation within said box and extending through said lid, said hub having means for selectively fixedly attaching said electrical contact to said hub in a first position for completing or breaking said electrical circuit, as desired, in a first direction if said hub rotates in said first direction and fixedly attaching said electrical contact to said hub in a second position for completing or breaking said electrical circuit, as desired, in a second direction if said hub rotates in said second direction, and an arm attaching to said hub outside of said box for making contact with an elevator stimulus, whereby motion of said arm rotates said hub to break or complete said circuit as desired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The elevator limit switch of claim 1 wherein said electrical contact comprises: a one piece U-shaped construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The elevator limit switch of claim 1 wherein said hub further comprises: means for selectively mounting a spring therein for urging said hub to rotate against said stimulus if said hub rotates in said first direction or if said hub rotates in said second direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The elevator limit switch of claim 1 wherein said hub further comprises: means for cooperating with said lid for minimizing infiltration of dust and moisture within said box and the emanation of noise from said box.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The elevator limit switch of claim 4 wherein said cooperating means comprises: a labyrinth seal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The elevator limit switch of claim 1 further comprising: said electrical contact comprising a one piece U-shaped construction having a pair of legs connected by a curved portion, and said means for selectively attaching comprises a post for engaging said U-shape of said contact so that said legs may complete or disengage an electrical circuit, as desired, in either said first or said second direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The elevator limit switch of claim 6 wherein said means for selectively attaching further comprises; a second post for engaging said legs of said contact to secure said legs from movement relative to said hub.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The elevator limit switch of claim 1 wherein said lid and said box cooperate to form a labyrinth seal to minimize dust and water infiltration therein and minimize noise emanating from said box.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The elevator limit switch of claim 1 wherein said lid is comprised of a translucent material for allowing visual inspection of said box.
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