Switch mat with active threshold

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1995-06-07

1997-02-11

Shoop, Jr., William M.

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Switching systems

Condition responsive

307116, 200 86R, 200 86A, 361749, 340573, 340666, H01H 3500

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056024282

ABSTRACT:
A pressure sensitive switch mat capable of interconnection with other such switch mats on all sides to eliminate non-activation zones as disclosed. The switch mat has a main switch mat portion and an activation edge on all sides of the switch mat. The activation edge includes a connector retainer lip, an actuation platform and an end portion. When an actuation force is applied to the actuation platform, the switch mat is actuated. A bridge connector for connecting adjacent pressure sensitive switch mats to eliminate non-activation zones therebetween is disclosed. Additionally, a control circuit for the switch mat system that has an integrity monitoring system for providing reliable control of the switch mat system is disclosed.

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