Switching device with secondary switching function

Details Switching device with secondary switching function Switching device with secondary switching function

1997-03-25

1998-12-29

Scott, J. R.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Sequential operations

200 6R, 200406, H01H 900

Patent

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058544550

ABSTRACT:
A switching device includes the ability to perform a primary and secondary switching function through the use of a single switch handle. A primary switch contact is activated when the switch handle is moved in a desired direction. A secondary switch contact is activated when the switch handle is further moved in the same direction. The secondary switch contact includes a generally flexible conductive member supported adjacent a printed circuit board. An actuator portion of the switch handle moves into contact with the generally flexible conductive member causing a central portion of that member to flex toward and contact the printed circuit board. Such electrical contact results in a signal being generated that is indicative of a desire to accomplish the secondary switching function.

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patent: 4803316 (1989-02-01), Hayashi et al.
patent: 5571998 (1996-11-01), Momoi

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