Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Multiple circuit control – Multiple switch
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-13
2005-12-13
Friedhofer, Michael A. (Department: 2832)
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Multiple circuit control
Multiple switch
C200S553000, C200S284000, C200S292000, C200S294000, C200S295000, C200S339000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06974918
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (10) includes spaced contacts (40). A rocking contact (50) has first and second arms (52and54) in electrical contact with each other and is supported for rocking movement in opposite first and second directions. The first arm (52) is movable into engagement with a first one of the contacts (40) when the rocking contact (50) rocks in the first direction. The second arm (54) is movable into engagement with the second one of the contacts (40) when the rocking contact (50) rocks in the second direction. An actuator (32) is pivotable to effectuate rocking movement of the rocking contact (50) in the first and second directions. The first and second contacts (40) include respective terminals (70and76) for helping to mount the apparatus. The terminals (70and76) each comprise compliant pin connectors.
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Friedhofer Michael A.
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino L.L.P.
TRW Automotive U.S. LLC
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