Torsion enhanced return device for electronic system push button

Details Torsion enhanced return device for electronic system push button Torsion enhanced return device for electronic system push button

1999-04-26

2000-04-25

Gellner, Michael L.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Actuators

200343, H01H 320

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ABSTRACT:
A return device for an electronic system push button. The return device includes a torsion bar for storing torsion energy when a push button is moved from a non actuating position to an actuating position. The return device includes an arm extending from the torsion bar for receiving a user generated force on the push button and for providing a return force for the push button. One end is rotatably coupled to a housing panel and the other end is coupled to the panel to restrict rotation of the end with respect to the housing. In one example of a return device, the push button and an actuator are fixably coupled to the arm. The return device can be used with a variety of push buttons which perform different operations for an electronic system. For example, a return device may be utilized with a push button that actuates a panel retention mechanism of a housing.

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Robert D. Hrehor, Jr. and James D. Curlee; "Button With Flexible Cantilever"; Aug. 21, 1998; 09/137,730; 11 pages; 3 sheets of drawings (FIGS. 1A-4). (Copy Not Enclosed).

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