Switch actuator assembly

Details Switch actuator assembly Switch actuator assembly

1994-04-21

1995-08-29

Recla, Henry J.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Solid contact

Rocking actuator

200553, 200557, 200 6R, H01H 320

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054462533

ABSTRACT:
A rocker type switch actuator for sequentially actuating plural switches upon rotation in either of opposite directions from a neutral position. The actuator has a springloaded plunger which engages a recess in the housing. The recess has a central depression for neutral position detention and steep ramps disposed spaced on either side of the neutral recess. The steep ramps provide first actuation position detent action against the plunger upon user movement of the rocker from the neutral position. The steep ramp requires a substantially/increased user applied actuation force to move the plunger beyond the initial actuation position; and, upon the plunger cresting the top of the steep ramp a sudden decrease in user applied force is tactilely discernible to provide an indication that the second switching position has been reached.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2972663 (1961-02-01), Zanichkowsky
patent: 3454735 (1967-11-01), Wilde
patent: 3571545 (1971-03-01), Haderer
patent: 3852552 (1974-12-01), Kimijima et al.

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