Electric switch having both toggle and rocker functions

Details Electric switch having both toggle and rocker functions Electric switch having both toggle and rocker functions

2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Donovan, Lincoln (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

C200S018000, C200S01700A

Reexamination Certificate

active

06861594

ABSTRACT:
A switch having independently operable toggle and rocker functions. The switch having a housing, a toggle member pivotally mounted in the housing, the toggle member having upper and lower portions. The upper portion being movable for providing a toggle function of the switch, the lower portion being attached to the upper portion and having at least one first contact element coupled thereto. The switch having a rocker member coupled to the housing for providing a rocker function, the rocker member defining a central opening for receiving the upper portion of the toggle member, and having a second contact element coupled thereto. The switch including a circuit board inside the housing having a first conductive portion adjacent the first contact element, and a second conductive portion adjacent the second contact element. The toggle and rocker members being independently operable for providing toggle and rocker functions of the switch respectively.

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