Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
200430160 | Actuator blocking device (e.g., latch) | 40 |
20080302640 | INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY FOR A STORED ENERGY MECHANISM - The stored energy device interlock assembly provided is structured to prevent the closing assembly and/or the latch assembly from being actuated in selected configurations. The interlock assembly includes a latch D-shaft link assembly, an on-command paddle assembly, and an on-command paddle actuator. The latch D-shaft link assembly is pivotally coupled to, and structured to rotate, the latch assembly D-shaft. The on-command paddle assembly is structured to move the D-shaft link assembly. The on-command paddle actuator is structured to move the on-command paddle assembly. The interlock assembly is structured to disengage the latch assembly D-shaft from the on-command paddle assembly in selected configurations of the electrical switching apparatus. The interlock assembly provided herein has two pivotal degrees of freedom as opposed to a pivotal degree of freedom and a sliding degree of freedom. | 12-11-2008 |
20090255787 | Electromechanical interlock for electrical protection devices - An interlock is presented which may be mechanically interconnected with a circuit breaker. The interlock toggles between a locked out position that causes the circuit breaker to trip and prevents closure thereof and a non-locked out position wherein the circuit breaker functions. The interlock includes a frame, a lockout actuator supported by the frame, a reset actuator also supported by the frame and a latching assembly. The latching assembly includes a lockout lever that is responsive to movement of the lockout actuator that is pivotably supported by the frame and a lockout trip rod responsive to movement of the lockout actuator. Also provided is a reset lever that is responsive to movement of the reset actuator and that is also pivotably supported by the frame. The reset lever is configured to prevent movement of the lockout actuator without movement of the reset lever and wherein the lockout trip rod is configured for movement between a locked out position and a non-locked out position. | 10-15-2009 |
20100038217 | DEVICE FOR MAINTAINING A LOCKED AND CLOSED STATE OF A SPACE-SEPARATING DEVICE IN A RELEASABLE MANNER - The invention relates to a device ( | 02-18-2010 |
20100133074 | LOCKING DEVICE FOR AN INSTALLATION SWITCH DEVICE - A locking apparatus for prevention of unauthorized switching-on of a service switching device includes a release lever disposed within a device housing, a switching mechanism movable from a latched state to an unlatched state by the release lever, and a release lever actuating part disposed in an area of the device housing in which the release lever is disposed. The release lever actuating part is movable from outside the switching device between a switched-on position and a switched-off position. The release lever actuating part is coupled to the release lever so as to hold the release lever in the unlatched state when the release lever actuating party is in the switched-off position. | 06-03-2010 |
20110048905 | SAFETY INTERLOCKING DEVICE FOR A SWITCH - A safety interlocking device for a switch is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the safety interlocking switch includes a supporting member, an annular member, a locking lever, a limiting rod and a resilient member. A driving shaft of the switch can be arranged through the supporting member and the annular member, the annular member can be rotated synchronously with the driving shaft, and the annular member is further provided with a wing block. The locking lever can be hooked onto the safety device of the switch, the limiting rod can be rotated when pushed by the safety device, and the rotation of the limiting rod can make the locking lever rotate. When the switch is turned on, the locking lever hooks onto the safety device so that the latter cannot be opened; and when the switch is turned off, the locking lever releases the safety device, while one end of the limiting rod limits the rotation of the annular member, thus limiting the switch's turn-on operation. Only when the safety device is closed, can the switch carry out the turn-on operation. The safety interlocking device of at least one embodiment of the present invention is simple in structure and easy to produce, and it not only ensures the locking of the safety device when the switch is turned on, but also ensures that the switch cannot be turned on when the safety device is open, thus realizing overall protection. | 03-03-2011 |
20110127147 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE STATE OF A SAFETY DEVICE ON A MACHINE - The invention relates to a device ( | 06-02-2011 |
20120085627 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER HAVING A LOCKING AND UNLOCKING MECHANISM AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME - Embodiments provide an electronic circuit breaker. The electronic circuit breaker has main electrical contacts configurable between an opened and a closed condition, a handle coupled to at least one of the main electrical contacts, the handle moveable between at least an ON configuration and an OFF configuration, secondary electrical contacts configured to engage each other in the ON configuration, and a moveable stop operable to maintain separation of the main electrical contacts initially when moved toward the ON configuration, and operable to unlock and allow closing of the main electrical contacts upon successful completion of a self-test. A method of operating the electronic circuit breaker is provided, as are other aspects. | 04-12-2012 |
20120273330 | LOCKOUT DEVICE - A lockout device for assembly with an instrument includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an opening and includes a side wall at least partially defining an internal cavity sized to receive a head portion of an instrument, and a protrusion extending from an internal surface of the side wall and positioned to retain the head portion within the internal cavity when the head portion of the instrument is received in the internal cavity. The cover is assembled with the housing and moveable between a lockout position at least partially blocking the opening to secure the head portion of the instrument within the internal cavity, and a release position permitting withdrawal of the head portion of the instrument through the opening. A lock interface is configured for securing the cover in the lockout position. | 11-01-2012 |
20120312666 | Structure for preventing misoperation of flashlight - A structure for preventing misoperation of a flashlight is provided configured to prevent a flashlight from unintentionally turned on. The structure includes a safety pin, and a slide power switch being slidably provided on the flashlight. The slide power switch has a recess for removably receiving the safety pin. An embrasure-like channel is provided at a lower part of the safety pin for matching a T-shaped base in an accommodating area of the flashlight. A retaining portion is provided at the T-shaped base for retaining a bulge formed inside the channel of the safety pin when the structure is not in use, wherein when the safety pin is pushed toward the slide power switch, the bulge climbs over the retainer and is then engaged with the recess of the slide power switch. Thereby, the flashlight not in use is secured from misoperation, namely being unintentionally turned on. | 12-13-2012 |
20130056336 | LOCKING APPARATUS FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCHING DEVICE HAVING A MANUAL ACTUATION OPTION - A locking apparatus is disclosed for an electromechanical switching device having a manual actuation option. Furthermore, such a switching device is also disclosed. A robust, mechanically simple locking apparatus is provided which can be operated without a tool, as well as a correspondingly embodied switching device. The locking apparatus of at least one embodiment includes a combination of few interacting construction elements attuned to one another in terms of structure and function. In this apparatus, a locking element assumes a double function, by, on the one hand, securing the connection of the locking apparatus with the switching device and on the other hand preventing a change in position of the actuation element of the switching device. | 03-07-2013 |
20130153375 | ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BREAKER SUBASSEMBLY, CIRCUIT BREAKER SECONDARY ELECTRICAL CONTACT ASSEMBLY, AND POWERING METHODS - Embodiments provide an electronic circuit breaker subassembly and circuit breaker secondary electrical contact assembly. The circuit breaker secondary electrical contact assembly has a main contact terminal connectable to a main power terminal, a secondary electrical contact set having a stationary secondary electrical contact and a moveable secondary electrical contact, a lockout conductor provided in spring-engaged contact with the main contact terminal on a first end and including one of the stationary or moving secondary electrical contacts on a second end, and a spring having the moveable secondary electrical contact provided on a moveable portion. Circuit breakers and methods of operating the electronic circuit breaker are provided, as are other aspects. | 06-20-2013 |
20130299320 | Electrical Equipment Comprising A Mobile Part Having Improved Dynamics - A locked state for a movable part ( | 11-14-2013 |
20140061010 | Toggle Switch Lockout Clip and Method - A toggle switch lockout clip including a clip body having a central region and including a latch portion protruding from the central region, the latch portion including an extension member and a hook member connected to the extension member to define a hook gap, a leg portion protruding from the central region away from the latch portion, a first side portion opposed from a second side portion, wherein the first and second side portions extend from the central region and define a gap therebetween, and an engagement portion positioned between the first and second side portions. | 03-06-2014 |
20140138218 | SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAVING UNINTENTIONAL-ACTUATION GUARD - A switch assembly is disclosed for use with a mobile machine. The switch assembly may have a substantially enclosed housing with a front side surface and a plurality of other side surfaces, and a switch operatively connected to the front side surface. The switch assembly may also have at least one guard connected to the front side surface and located proximate the switch, and at least one mounting feature associated with at least one of the plurality of other side surfaces. The at least one mounting feature may be configured to engage a support member of the mobile machine. | 05-22-2014 |
20140183012 | Circuit Breaker Handle Extension with Positive Stop Features - An improved circuit breaker switch handle extension is described. The circuit breaker switch handle extension is used to control and limit operation of a circuit breaker switch handle to which it is attached. The handle extension includes positive stop features that prevent damage or destruction of the circuit breaker switch handle when excessive or undesirable force is applied to the handle extension. | 07-03-2014 |
20140251769 | No Trip At Off Circuit Breakers And Methods Of Operating Same - Embodiments provide a circuit breaker exhibiting no trip at OFF functionality. The circuit breaker includes a blocking subassembly that effectively blocks tripping of a trip bar when the circuit breaker is in the OFF configuration. The blocking subassembly may include a translating plunger cooperating with a rotatable trip bar block. The trip bar block is aligned with the trip bar in the OFF configuration. Methods of operating the circuit breaker are provided, as are other aspects. | 09-11-2014 |
20140367233 | Lockout Device For Switchgear - A safety lockout device for switchgear includes a means for electrically disconnecting power to a motor and means for mechanically blocking the motor from operating. The safety lockout further includes a movable member operable by a hotstick to actuate the electrical disconnecting means and the mechanical blocking means. | 12-18-2014 |
20160172132 | SWITCH LOCK MECHANISM | 06-16-2016 |
200430170 | Hand grip type (e.g., power tool) | 4 |
20090032377 | Trigger switch - Disclosed a trigger switch having a trigger to be locked stably when it is pulled in. The trigger has wall surfaces disposed oppositely leaving a space therebetween. Pivotal holes are formed in the wall surfaces and a pivotal shaft is inserted in said holes. Rotary shaft holes are formed in the wall surfaces, and a rotary shaft for inverting a switch is inserted in the rotary shaft holes. A stopper for stopping the trigger from being pulled while rotating about the pivotal shaft is mounted between the pivotal shaft and the rotary shaft. The stopper includes a stopper shaft engaged in stopper holes formed in the wall surfaces. A stopper button is mounted at an end of the stopper shaft. When the stopper button is pushed, the stopper shaft is moved to place a thinned portion thereof into the stopper holes, thus releasing the trigger from the stopper. | 02-05-2009 |
20110308920 | Lock-On Switch System for Hand Drill and Hand Drill having the Same - A lock-on switch system for hand drill includes a switch disposed in a switch housing for controlling the operation of the drill, a trigger which is adapted to be movable between a home position where the trigger turns off the switch and a pushed-in position where the trigger turns on the switch, a pivotable locking bar having a front end adapted to be engaged with the trigger for locking the trigger in the pushed-in position, a slidable actuator adapted for pushing the locking bar into engagement with the trigger, and biasing means adapted for applying a force on the locking bar in a direction of disengaging the locking bar from the trigger. | 12-22-2011 |
20130161161 | METHOD AND MECHANISM FOR POWER TOOL LOCK-OFF - Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein present forms of a method and mechanism for a power tool lock-off, wherein accidental activation of the power tool may be inhibited. Pressing a lock-off release button on the tool housing induces a locking member to move from a first position to a second position, allowing a trigger to access a power switch within the housing. Various forms and methods of lock-off mechanisms are enabled. | 06-27-2013 |
20160118201 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND SWITCH ASSEMBLIES THEREOF - A switch assembly includes a switch housing, a first switch subassembly, and a second switch subassembly. The first switch subassembly includes a shaft and a toggle button. The shaft is disposed within the switch housing and has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The shaft is pivotable relative to the switch housing about at least one pivot axis to actuate at least one function of a surgical instrument. The proximal end portion of the shaft includes a magnet. The toggle button is non-rotatably connected to the distal end portion of the shaft. The second switch subassembly includes a safety bar and a post. The safety bar is axially movable within the switch housing. The post extends through the safety bar such that movement of the safety bar along a longitudinal axis thereof moves the post between a firing position and a non-firing position. | 04-28-2016 |
200430180 | Push button type | 6 |
20100078298 | Interlocking Lock for Preventing a Switch from Switching On - A locking mechanism in a switch in the field of electrical power distribution prevents an energy storage device from being discharged. The mechanism has a pushbutton which, when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked position, is coupled by way of a force transmission element via an interlocking connection to a discharge initiator for discharging of the energy storage device, such that a switching-on movement acting on the pushbutton is introduced via the force transmission element into the discharge initiator in order to relieve the load on a force storage device, with the force transmission element being connected to interlock interruption means for moving the locking mechanism to a locked position in which the interlock is cancelled. The pushbutton and the force transmission element are guided in the unlocked position to move in a common longitudinal direction, such that a pushing movement of the pushbutton is introduced into the switching-on initiator via a longitudinal movement of the force transmission element. The locking mechanism is mechanically compact and operates reliably. The force transmission element is pivotally mounted such that, in a locked position, a movement direction of the force transmission element is aligned at an angle to the pushing movement of the pushbutton, with the interlock interruption means being coupled to a drive shaft of the switch and/or to an auxiliary switch. | 04-01-2010 |
20110005905 | LOCKING SWITCH DEVICE FOR A POWER TOOL - A power tool has a housing and the housing includes a handle portion on which a starting switch for controlling the turning-on and turning-off of the power tool is mounted. A locking switch device adapted to selectively inhibit movement of the starting switch is mounted in the housing and includes first and second buttons respectively extending out from the two sides of the handle portion and positioned adjacent to the starting switch. A locking mechanism is arranged between the starting switch and the locking switch device and includes a linkage mechanism that is arranged between the first and second buttons. In this manner, upon one of the first and second button being pressed down, the linkage mechanism functions to cause the other one of the first and second buttons to be automatically moved to a position that corresponds to a pressed down state. The power tool with such a locking switch device is suitable for left-handed and right-handed operators and eliminates any uncomfortable feelings of handling the handle. | 01-13-2011 |
20120222943 | BUTTON SWITCH - A button switch includes a main body. The main body includes a switch member therein. The switch member has a start portion and a stop portion to connect with a start button and a stop button, respectively. The stop button has a first position and a second position. In a normal state, the stop button is located at the first position and doesn't drive the stop portion. When the stop button is at the second position, the stop button will drive the stop portion. Thus, the operator is enforced to press the stop button again and the stop button is returned to the first position to start the switch member, preventing the operator to press the start button unexpectedly to start the switch member. | 09-06-2012 |
20130192961 | LIGHTED HEADGEAR AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - There is provided lighted headgear having various configurations, components thereof, other accessories combined therewith. | 08-01-2013 |
20150129396 | LOCKING SWITCH WITH COVER CONFIGURATION AND RELATED METHODS - A locking switch assembly includes a locking switch having a locking plunger, and an actuator has a housing and a cover. The actuator has a through hole, and the through hole receives the locking plunger. The actuator having a non-access mode and an access mode, and at least one of the housing or the cover is configured to change from the non-access mode to the access mode. The housing or the cover has a cap, and at least a portion of the cap prevents access to the through hole in the non-access mode. | 05-14-2015 |
20150311010 | RETROFITTABLE SWITCH GUARD - A switch guard for preventing accidental actuation of a control switch is disclosed. The switch guard includes a rigid wall structure comprising a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls arranged to accommodate positioning of the control switch therein, each of the pair of end walls including at least one opening formed therein. The switch guard also includes a mating feature provided at each of the end walls of the wall structure, with each mating feature being a separate component from the rigid wall structure and being configured to selectively translate through the at least one opening formed in the respective end wall between a first position and a second position to secure the switch guard about the control switch. | 10-29-2015 |
200430190 | Removable blocking element | 12 |
20080251361 | TAMPER PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHING DEVICE, INCLUDING A PROTECTION CAP AND A RETAINER FOR A SECURITY SEAL - A tamper protection device for an electrical switching device including a housing and a panel for at least one control element. The tamper protection device a protection cap configured to prevent unwanted operation or tampering of the control element when in position on the housing and a seal retainer configured to block the protection cap from being removed from the covering position when the seal retainer and protection cap are connected by a secured seal wire thereby forming a sealed unit. Each of the protection cap and the seal retainer are releasably connectable to the housing. When the protection cap and seal retainer are secured as the sealed unit it is non-releasably connectable to the housing by an interlocking connection. | 10-16-2008 |
20090277759 | Toggle switch lock - A toggle switch lock includes a main body portion, a pair of switch lock mounting holes, and a switch position aperture. The main body portion is adapted to attach to a toggle switch faceplate having a pair of faceplate mounting holes, such that a first portion of the toggle switch that represents an off or on state abuts the main body portion so as to lock the switch in the state, a second portion of the toggle switch that represents the other state extends through the switch position aperture, and the switch lock mounting holes are aligned with the faceplate mounting holes. The switch lock can be attached in two different orientations relative to the toggle switch. The switch lock can also be embodied in a switch locking faceplate. | 11-12-2009 |
20090321227 | SAFETY HOLDER - A safety holder is provided that firmly attaches to a safety switch so that safety of a worker is enhanced. The safety holder includes a base body | 12-31-2009 |
20130206552 | PROTECTIVE COVERING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEVICE - A protective covering device for a circuit breaker having a breaker housing and breaker handle extending from a front surface of the breaker housing and having an ON and OFF position includes: a cover adapted to be mounted to the front surface of the circuit breaker; and an opening provided in the cover adapted to allow actuation of the breaker handle when the breaker handle is in the OFF position. The cover encloses the breaker handle when mounted. | 08-15-2013 |
20160141121 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER INCLUDING A TRIP BLOCK - The electrical circuit breaker includes a circuit breaker block including at least an electrical conductor equipped with a first fixed pastille. The circuit breaker block also includes a bridge equipped with at least a second pastille, a unit for controlling the mobile bridge and an actuator of the control unit. This actuator is able to switch between an armed configuration in which it activates the control unit and a disarmed configuration in which it does not activate the control unit. The circuit breaker block also includes a first electrical coupling module. The electrical circuit breaker also includes a trip block including an electronic trip circuit and a second module for electrically coupling with the first coupling module of the circuit breaker block. This circuit breaker is provided with an actuator arming latch. | 05-19-2016 |
200430210 | Mounted on actuator | 7 |
20110162942 | UNIVERSAL SWITCH RESTRAINT DEVICE - A universal restraint device for a switch handle includes a channel adapted to accommodate the switch handle. The channel includes a base wall, first and second side walls that extend generally perpendicularly from the base wall, and first and second feet that extend toward one another from distal ends of the first and second side walls. The channel includes a width defined by a distance measured between the first and second side walls. A lever arm extends from the base wall a distance greater than the width of the channel. | 07-07-2011 |
20120186953 | SWITCH-LOCK FITTING AND CONTROL DEVICE - A switch-lock fitting that can fix an on/off state of a locker switch having both ends that alternately perform advancing and retracting movements with respect to a mounting surface and also enables easy confirmation of the on/off state includes: a fixing portion that is fixed on a switch mounting surface on which the locker switch having the both ends that alternately perform the advancing and retracting movements is mounted, and a movement restricting portion that can restrict the advancing and retracting movements of the locker switch by covering a retracted portion of the locker switch in a state where the fixing portion is fixed on the switch mounting surface. | 07-26-2012 |
20130206553 | LOCKOUT DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A lockout device for preventing an electrical switch from being turned either ON or OFF while the lockout device is attached to the switch. The present lockout device can be capable of quick and easy attachment to the switch and can be secured to the switch with a padlock or similar locking device. The present lockout device can also comprise a peg for attaching a lockout tag, which prevents the tag from being removed while the lockout device is connected to a switch. | 08-15-2013 |
20140034459 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING PUSH-PULL CIRCUIT BREAKERS - An improved circuit breaker locking device is provided that is capable of locking any one of a set of push-pull circuit breaker actuators having shaft and top annular flanges of different diameters. The device includes a pair of opposing body sections, each having a proximal and a distal recess arranged in tandem, and an elastic joining member that joins the opposing body sections together. The proximal and distal recesses of the opposing body sections are sized to capture without frictionally gripping the largest diameter cylindrical shaft section and the largest annular flange of the set of actuators when the body sections are joined together around the actuator. The interface between the proximal and distal recesses is sized to interfere with and prevent passage of the smallest annular flange of all of the actuators. | 02-06-2014 |
20140209438 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM LOCK OUT SWITCH - An electrical switch for use in an electrical actuation system is provided including a switch box having an upper surface with an opening. A stem guide is coupled to the switch box adjacent the opening. A lock out mechanism is received within a central bore of the stem guide and the opening. The lock out mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position to selectively break a flow of power through the electrical switch. A pin is configured to couple the lock out mechanism to the stem guide in one of the first position or the second position. | 07-31-2014 |
20140360848 | Motorcycle Key Ignition Switch Cover - Disclosed is an ornamental ignition switch cover for a motorcycle that provides a decorative and functional appearance while concealing the underlying ignition switch, ignition key, or the keyhole. The device takes the form of a knob or a lever made from metal or other suitable material. The knob portion includes a hollow cavity that provides coverage for the underlying ignition key or the keyhole. The knob portion connects to the ignition switch by attachment means, such as screws or magnets, which are provided on the knob portion or are provided about the ignition switch perimeter. In this way, the device provides an ignition cover with an outward look of a firearm cylinder or other personalized cover while concealing the presence of the ignition key or the keyhole. The device rotates clockwise or counterclockwise so that it may be locked and unlocked. | 12-11-2014 |
20160079009 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER SAFETY SYSTEM - A system is provided for preventing a push-pull circuit breaker from being inadvertently depressed. The system may include a clip member having a generally C-shaped collar defining a cylindrical recess therein. The clip member is configured to resiliently expand to be positioned over and receive a cylindrical portion of the circuit breaker knob in a manner that prevents the circuit breaker knob from being depressed to close the circuit breaker. The system further includes first and second tabs depending from ends of the clip member. A cable tie may be positioned through openings formed in the first and second tabs to secure the first and second ends to each other, thereby locking the clip member in position on the push-pull circuit breaker knob and preventing the circuit breaker knob from being depressed. | 03-17-2016 |