CA2147518A1 - Electrical rocker switch - Google Patents

Electrical rocker switch

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Publication number
CA2147518A1
CA2147518A1 CA002147518A CA2147518A CA2147518A1 CA 2147518 A1 CA2147518 A1 CA 2147518A1 CA 002147518 A CA002147518 A CA 002147518A CA 2147518 A CA2147518 A CA 2147518A CA 2147518 A1 CA2147518 A1 CA 2147518A1
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Prior art keywords
rocker
operating assembly
housing
clam
shell
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Granted
Application number
CA002147518A
Other languages
French (fr)
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CA2147518C (en
Inventor
Paul Gernhardt
Serge Krzyzanowski
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Leviton Manufacturing Co Inc
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Paul Gernhardt
Serge Krzyzanowski
Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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Application filed by Paul Gernhardt, Serge Krzyzanowski, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. filed Critical Paul Gernhardt
Publication of CA2147518A1 publication Critical patent/CA2147518A1/en
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Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/12—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/12—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage
    • H01H1/14—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting
    • H01H1/24—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with resilient mounting
    • H01H1/26—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with resilient mounting with spring blade support
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/04—Cases; Covers
    • H01H23/06—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings

Abstract

An electrical rocker switch having a clam-shell like in which a rocker is pivotally mounted. A unitary multi-function operating assembly fabricated from spring stock materials which operates as an over-center spring to establish two rest positions for the rocker. A trifurcated second end of the operating assembly provides springs to urge the contact assembly into intimate engagement with the boss on the underside of the rocker. Cross-members of the operating assembly bear movable contacts which selectively engage fixed contacts on the housing to complete external electrical circuits connected to the operating assembly and fixed contacts. An additional housing can be placed about the clam-shell like housing to seal the switch from the environment.
CA002147518A 1994-04-26 1995-04-21 Electrical rocker switch Expired - Fee Related CA2147518C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US08/233,581 1994-04-26
US08/233,581 US5570778A (en) 1994-04-26 1994-04-26 Electrical rocker switch

Publications (2)

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CA2147518A1 true CA2147518A1 (en) 1995-10-27
CA2147518C CA2147518C (en) 2004-09-14

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CA002147518A Expired - Fee Related CA2147518C (en) 1994-04-26 1995-04-21 Electrical rocker switch

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CA (1) CA2147518C (en)

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US5647479A (en) 1997-07-15
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US5570778A (en) 1996-11-05
US5865303A (en) 1999-02-02

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