Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Multiple circuit control – Multiple switch
Patent
1988-04-29
1989-06-13
Pellinen, A. D.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Multiple circuit control
Multiple switch
200 16A, 200241, 200243, 200574, H01H 118
Patent
active
048394750
ABSTRACT:
A switch assembly for a geared limit switch for valve actuators is formed from aligned switch modules. The switch modules includes a pair of switch units, each switch unit having a plunger and a movable contact plate mounted between two springs. As the plunger is driven inward, a camming element on the plunger contacts an edge of an aperture in the movable contact plate, forcing the plate to move in a direction perpendicular to the line of plunger travel. The inward motion of the plunger and the camming action continue after the contacts have closed, wiping the contacts mounted on the movable plate across the surfaces of the stationary contacts. When the plunger is released, an outer edge of the movable plate engages a beveled inner wall of the switch unit housing, returning the movable contact plate to its original position.
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Auxier Robert W.
Wilkinson Ivan E.
Gimsburg Morris
Limitorque Corporation
Pellinen A. D.
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