Rotary switch

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1982-01-22

1983-12-06

Scott, J. R.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Pivoted contact

200 11K, 200291, H01H 1954

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044195460

ABSTRACT:
A multiposition rotary switch including a detent mechanism wherein a resilient plastic ring having radially extending detent bumps engage cam surfaces on the inside walls of the switch casing. The detent ring is mounted on the contact carrier by means of downwardly projecting tabs which fit into corresponding radial slots in the contact carrier so that the detent ring is keyed thereto and rotatable with the contact carrier. An arcuate formed spring metal contact-wiper is keyed to the contact carrier for corresponding rotation therewith.

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patent: 3736390 (1973-05-01), Lockard
patent: 3803370 (1974-04-01), Garcia

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