Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Electric switch details – Actuators
Patent
1994-06-21
1995-09-19
Luebke, Renee S.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Electric switch details
Actuators
H01H 1500
Patent
active
054517346
ABSTRACT:
An extension kit for conventional toggle type light or other switches provides for complete enclosure of the switch toggle and the switch actuating rod when installed. A backing plate is provided which secures to the wall at one or more points, to preclude damage to the device or switch by inadvertent leverage being applied to the device. A cover channel secures to the backing plate to completely enclose the actuating rod therein, to prevent wear of the rod against the wall or other adjoining structure. The actuating rod is the only movable component of the assembly, thereby providing simplicity of operation and reliability. The device does not require removal of the conventional switch cover plate for installation, and the backing plate is adapted to be installed over a protruding cover plate while still closely fitting against the wall. The extension switch itself is patterned to closely resemble a conventional switch toggle, and to be similar in operation. The entire device is preferably formed of electrically nonconductive materials, such as plastic, which materials may also be luminescent to assist a person in locating the extension in the dark.
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