DIP switch with wire contacts

Details DIP switch with wire contacts DIP switch with wire contacts

1998-10-30

2000-01-04

Scott, J. R.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Reciprocating contact

200291, 200550, H01H 1502

Patent

active

060112247

ABSTRACT:
A dual in line switch apparatus selects between several switch positions. Specifically there is a housing that contains slides. The slides have a slide groove on each end and a slide grip portion. A wire contact is attached to each slide. A first and second row of terminals is molded in the housing. The first and second row of terminals rest above the bottom of the housing and are spaced apart to define a slot between the rows of terminals. The wire contacts are located between the terminals and the slide. The wire contacts operate, as the slide is moved, to make and break electrical connections between the terminals. The wire contact has an integrally formed pair of upright portions and a wire detent. The terminal has a detent cavity. The upright portion fits into and is retained by the slide groove. The wire detent, the detent cavity and the slot provide a positive mechanical stop for each of the switch positions.

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