Multi-position, multi-directional electric switch mechanism

Details Multi-position, multi-directional electric switch mechanism Multi-position, multi-directional electric switch mechanism

1996-12-16

1998-01-13

Gellner, Michael L.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Special application

Steering wheel, shaft or column mounted

200 6127, H01H 2500

Patent

active

057082430

ABSTRACT:
A multi-position, multi-directional switch mechanism that provides switch actuation in multiple directions using opposing detent mechanisms. The multi-position, multi-directional switch mechanism has a sleeve that pivots within a base and an operator that pivots within the sleeve. Each of the pivoting members has a detent mechanism to maintain the pivotal members in a selected position. The spring loaded detents of the detent mechanisms are linearly opposing. The resulting multi-position, multi-directional switch mechanism achieves better functionality with fewer parts.

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