Latching mechanism

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2008-07-01

2008-07-01

Donovan, Lincoln (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Actuators

C200S043040

Reexamination Certificate

active

11071911

ABSTRACT:
A radial latching mechanism for engaging a safety switch is described. The radial latching mechanism includes an actuator holder, and an actuator for engaging the safety switch, attached to the actuator holder in a predetermined orientation relative to the holder. The mechanism has a body for supporting the actuator holder, and a first radial member extending between and pivotally connected by respective pivot points to both the body and the actuator holder. The radial latching mechanism further includes a second radial member extending between and pivotally connected by respective pivot points to both the body and the actuator holder. Each pivot point has a pivot axis, all of the pivot axes being substantially parallel.

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patent: 5595286 (1997-01-01), Schulze
patent: 5777284 (1998-07-01), Mohtasham
patent: 6982391 (2006-01-01), Da Dalt

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