Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Multiple circuit control – Combined pivoted and reciprocating contact
Patent
1992-10-30
1998-10-06
Friedhofer, Michael A.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Multiple circuit control
Combined pivoted and reciprocating contact
H01H 2506
Patent
active
058179950
ABSTRACT:
A rocker type windshield wiper motor control switch with a push-to-actuate function for controlling a windshield washer pump motor. The rocker member is pivoted on a sliding collar member slidable on the switch housing. A plurality of arcuate contact strips for effecting switching of the wiper motor circuit are mounted on the housing. Upon user pivotal movement of the rocker, a first shorting contact switches power on the contact strip to the wiper motor circuit irrespective of the position of the sliding collar. A second shorting contact switches power between separate arcuate contact strips upon user effecting sliding movement of the collar member irrespective of the pivotal position of the rocker.
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Eaton Corporation
Friedhofer Michael A.
Johnston Roger A.
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