| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 200016000 | Reciprocating contact | 30 |
| 20100181171 | OPERATING DEVICE AND OPERATING SYSTEM - An annular switch (SW) for detecting contact is provided on an operating lever (R | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110203910 | SWITCH APPARATUS - A switch apparatus includes first, second, third, and fourth movable contacts held by a slider and sliding on a circuit board in conjunction with the rotational operation of an operation knob, and a belt-like common fixed contact, an auto fixed contact, a down fixed contact, and an up fixed contact provided on the circuit board. The auto fixed contact, down fixed contact, and up fixed contact are distributed on a straight line parallel to the common fixed contact. The third and fourth movable contacts are normally in sliding contact with the common fixed contact. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110278142 | SLIDE SWITCH - A slide switch has a first small-current fixed contact, a second small-current fixed contact, a first large-current fixed contact and a second large-current fixed contact all disposed on a board. A movable contact member is movable along the board and includes a first small-current movable contact, a second small-current movable contact, a first large-current movable contact and a second large-current movable contact, all of which are integrally formed together. The first small-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to be brought into contact with the first small-current fixed contact. The first large-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to contact the first large-current fixed contact. The second small-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second small-current fixed contact. The second large-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second large-current fixed contact. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120006660 | BUTTON FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCT - Disclosed herein is a button structure for electronic products. The button structure includes a push button, a restoring means, and an opposite sidewall. The push button is configured such that a plurality of contacts is provided along the circumference thereof. The restoring means includes a central shaft, which is provided in the central portion of the push button. The opposite sidewall is spaced apart from the contacts, and is configured to surround the push button, and is configured such that sensors for generating their corresponding signals are provided on the opposite sidewall at respective locations opposite those of the contacts. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120055767 | WATER INHIBITING SLIDE SWITCH - Electromechanical switches are provided. The electromechanical switches can include conductive components that are configured to change position relative to one another in response to a mechanical input. The electromechanical switch can include a distribution mechanism for replenishing a moisture inhibiting layer, such as an oleophobic material, on surface portions of conductive components within the switch. During actuation of the electromechanical switch, the distribution mechanism can be configured to reapply the moisture inhibiting material to the surface portions of the conductive components to prevent damage resulting from moisture intrusion. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20130153377 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER ARRANGEMENT OPERATED BY A TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A circuit breaker arrangement includes at least one pole part for switching an electrical medium to high voltage circuit by a respective pair of fixed and movable electrical contacts. A pushrod of a respective movable electrical contact is operated by a common actuator unit, which is mechanically connected to each pushrod via a transmission mechanism for transferring a switching force from the actuator unit to each pushrod. The transmission mechanism includes a crankshaft having at least one crank which is pivotally attached to one end of a connection rod. An opposite end of the connection rod is pivotally attached to an end of the pushrod of a corresponding pole part. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130161163 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - An object is to provide a multi-directional input device mainly used for operations of various electronic devices, the multi-directional input device being capable of performing various reliable operations. A movable electrode installed on a lower surface of a sliding body which is engaged with a lower end of an operation body is connected to a ground, and a plurality of fixed electrodes arranged so as to face the movable electrode with a predetermined gap is arranged at predetermined intervals. Thereby, the plurality of fixed electrodes facing the movable electrode can be formed in a large shape, so that a change in a capacitance due to operations of the operation body can be increased. As a result, not only the operating direction but also an operation amount can be precisely detected. Thus, the multi-directional input device capable of performing various reliable operations can be obtained. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130220782 | TAP CHANGER AND VACUUM SWITCHING TUBE FOR SUCH A TAP CHANGER - A tap changer for uninterrupted switching over between winding taps of a tapped transformer has two load branches each for a respective phase to be switched. Each load branch has a vacuum switching contact acting as main contact and parallel thereto at least one series connection of a switch-over resistance and a respective further vacuum switching contact. The two load branches are connected with a common load shunt or connectable by mechanical switching elements. Two respective vacuum switching contacts of each load branch are constructionally combined to form a single vacuum switching tube with two separate movable contacts actuatable independently of one another and a common fixed contact. The common fixed contact is connected with the common load shunt or connectable mechanical switching contacts. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140034464 | Tap Changer - A tap changer for connection to a regulating winding of a rated regulation voltage is provided. The tap changer having a linear tap selector having at least one current collector and a linear arrangement of fixed contacts. Tap changer further includes a shielding structure arranged to shield the tap selector from an external electrical field. The shielding structure includes: a first shielding part arranged to be electrically connected to a current collector; and a second shielding part formed at least partly by the fixed contacts. The first and second shielding parts are separated so that the distance between the first and second shielding parts reaches or exceeds the rated regulating voltage insulation distance of the tap changer. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140054142 | SWITCH MECHANISM FOR ACTIVATING DIFFERENT SWITCHES AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A switch mechanism includes a button, a pressing component, a linking component and an activating component. The button is for moving in a first direction or a second direction. The pressing component is connected to a bottom side of the button and is for pressing a first switch component when the button moves in a first direction. An end of the linking component is connected to the button, and the linking component is driven by the button in a second direction as the button moves in the second direction. The activating component is detachably contacted with the linking component, and the activating component is driven by the linking component when the linking component moves to an activating position in the second direction, so as to activate a second switch component in a third direction. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150034462 | ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER - The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching among different winding taps of a step transformer without interruption according to the preamble of the first patent claim. The general inventive concept lies in actuating both the selector contact unit and the switching means for uninterrupted load switching by means of a common motor drive without an energy store being connected therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150041291 | FORCE-SENSE IMPARTING TYPE MULTIDIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - A force-sense imparting type multidirectional input device includes a base body including a receiving space, a slider movably disposed in the receiving space, an operating member integrated with the slider, a first driving member that includes a first engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider, a second driving member that includes a second engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider and a force-sense imparting unit that imparts a sense of force to an operator through the operating member. The slider is slidingly moved along the first virtual axis and swings about the first virtual axis in a direction orthogonal to the first virtual axis, the first engaging portion of the first driving member is rotationally driven with the sliding movement of the slider, and the second engaging portion of the second driving member is rotationally driven with the swing of the slider. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150144467 | OPERATION DEVICE - An operation device includes three contact circuits each including fixed terminals and a slider as a movable contact for selectively changing a state between the fixed terminals to an ON/OFF state, a determination unit to which the contact circuits are connected, and an operation signal generation unit that outputs a signal indicating that an operation unit is in a state of ON operation. In response to an ON operation, the slider moves from an initial position where all contact circuits are in an OFF state to an end position where all contact circuits are turned on. Assuming that one of the contact circuits is a reference contact circuit and the others are output contact circuits, the reference contact circuit is provided such that a distance from the initial position to a position where the reference contact circuit is turned on is smaller than that for the output contact circuits. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150144468 | Isolating Ground Switch - An isolating ground switch includes an enclosure with a frontal surface. A slide channel opens through the top of the enclosure. A conductive switch plate is received in the channel and is bi-directionally slidably positionable between the first position and the second position. A plurality of terminal studs project forwardly from the frontal surface of the enclosure and rearwardly conductively communicate with a conductive portion. When the switch plate is in the first position, the conductive portion engages the switch plate. When the switch plate is in the second position, the conductive portion is isolated from the switch plate. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150332876 | MULTI-POINT SWITCHING APPARATUS - A multi-point switching apparatus includes a continuous common pattern formed on a contact circuit board, equally spaced to-be-switched patterns, and a slider that is brought into sliding contact with both the common pattern and one to-be-switched pattern. The slider is moved to make a switchover in succession. The slider includes a first sliding part and second sliding part that are elastically deformable individually. Each to-be-switched pattern includes a first pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the first sliding part and a second pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the second sliding part. The first pattern part and second pattern part are electrically connected to each other for each of the to-be-switched patterns. While any of the first sliding part and second sliding part is in a space, the other is in sliding contact with the to-be-switched pattern. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160118202 | MULTI-USE SWITCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-use switch for an electronic device includes a pressing piece configured to be pressed by an external force, a number of conducting elements located on the pressing piece and electrically coupled to a number of functional circuits of the electronic device one-to-one, and at least one coupling element configured to be electrically coupled to the conducting elements. The multi-use switch is partially received inside a housing. The coupling element is fixed to the housing. The pressing piece moves along an axis to move the conducting elements relative to the coupling element. The coupling element completes an electric circuit of one of the functional circuits when the corresponding conducting element is moved to electrically couple to the at least one coupling element. One electric circuit of the functional circuits is able to be completed at any one time. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20090218202 | HOUSING WITH A SLIDING SWITCH - A housing with a sliding switch with at least three positions and a sliding element that partially projects through an opening in the housing as provided. In order to protect the sliding element against accidental activation, on both sides of the opening, parallel to the direction of movement of the sliding switch, there are flanks. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100326801 | Electrical Switching Device - An electrical switch assembly includes a first pair of busbars, each busbar having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion disposed at an angle with respect to the second portion, and a wedge-shaped assembly configured to be repositionable to form an electrical circuit between the first pair of busbars. Also described herein is a non-destructive testing system including the electrical switch assembly. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110017579 | SLIDE SWITCH - Disclosed is a slide switch comprising: an operating member which moves circular arcuately in a predetermined movement stroke relative to a main surface of a printed wiring board for outputting a plurality of electrical signals and selects between the electric signals; a converting mechanism for converting a circular arcuate movement of the operating member into a rectilinear movement relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board; and a moving member rectilinearly moved relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board by the converting mechanism and determining, in cooperation with the printed wiring board, an electrified state corresponding to an electric signal selected by the operating member. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110155547 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER - A Medium Voltage circuit breaker which comprises a pole assembly having, for each phase, an interruption chamber housing a first fixed contact and a second movable contact reciprocally couplable/uncouplable between an open and close position; the Medium Voltage circuit breaker further comprises an actuator to actuate the opening and closing operation of said circuit breaker and an insulating base frame supporting said pole assembly and said actuator. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20090242364 | Multiple Function Inline Controller with Varying Oriented Buttons - Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are disclosed. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090321231 | DUAL FUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A dual function switch assembly includes a switch housing part containing multiple switches at different elevations and a rotor having cam surfaces aligned with the switches for operating the switches. A mounting part is connected to the switch housing part and provides mounting features for attachment in a desired installation. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20080217146 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH REDUNDANT PATHS - Angled spring contacts and switches made with contactors containing angled spring contacts are disclosed. The housing for the angled spring contacts has a generally cylindrical shape. The contacts are contained within the housing with their ends extending from the housing on either side. The contacts are formed by making bullet-shaped internal contacts that are joined by a spring. The spring is mounted to the two contacts to urge the two contacts away from each other at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing. This angle forces contact between each contact and the housing in at least two places, thus creating redundant paths between the contacts. Switches, such as plunger switches having a normal or OFF position, and an actuated or ON position, may be made with one or more angled spring contacts. The contacts have separate surfaces for electrical conduction and for arcing. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090032378 | MOVABLE CONTACT POINT - A movable contact point according to the present invention includes a dome-shaped portion protruded upwardly at its center portion and at least three protrusions formed, on the dome-shaped portion, to protrude downwardly at positions which are evenly spaced apart from the center position of the dome-shaped portion, wherein the protrusions are formed to have a quadrangular-pyramid shape protruding downwardly and having a spherical-shaped apex portion. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20140332357 | PLUNGER SWITCH AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A plunger switch assembly and method of operation comprises a housing having an interior cavity for locating electronic components, a contact support movably located within the interior cavity. The contact support holds and moves at least one electrical contact that engages a corresponding contact located on a printed circuit board. The plunger switch assembly further includes an actuating member for moving the contact support and at least one electrical contact within the interior cavity of the housing, a carriage cover located over the housing for guiding the actuating member, and an active sealing arrangement for preventing debris from entering the housing. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20110083946 | Slide Switch - A slide switch that can be reduced in thickness comprises a casing C including a sliding-operation detecting section for detecting an operation of a slider | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110108398 | DISCONNECTOR FOR SWITCHGEAR - Disconnector for switchgear, having a first contact position, in which a contact is between main and first terminals, and a second contact position, in which a contact is between the main and second terminal. The disconnector includes a connector body moveable in a first direction between the first and second positions and having an end extendable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction for providing a contact force between the end and the first, second or main terminals, a first operating mechanism arranged to move the body between the first and second positions, and a second operating mechanism arranged to extend the end when the disconnector is in either the first or second contact positions, in which the end includes a conical inside surface and the second operating mechanism includes a first shaft having a first conically shaped end positioned inside the conical inside surface. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20120228099 | PUSH SWITCH DEVICE - Disclosed is a push switch device. Since a push button is pressed to relatively rotate first and second pressing members in opposite directions and a push direction conversion unit converts the relative rotation of the first and second pressing members into a push movement in a switching direction, a pressing projection of the first pressing member can accurately vertically press an apex of a movable terminal. Therefore, a sense of click when the movable terminal is resiliently deformed and recovered can be maintained well, and a slide friction generated between the movable terminal and the pressing projection of the first pressing member can be minimized, preventing decrease in sense of operation and reduction in lifespan of parts due to the friction. In addition, an operation sense of the push button can be improved because straightness of the push button can be improved and there is no additional repulsion, except the repulsion by the resilient deformation of the movable terminal. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120318647 | MULTICONTACT UNIT COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SEPARATE BLISTER-EFFECT ELECTRIC CONTACTS - A multicontact block includes at least two independent electrical contacts ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20160042894 | PUSH SWITCH - A push switch is provided with a knob that causes the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide thereon by a push operation of the knob, thereby connecting/disconnecting the movable contact point and the fixed contact point. A sliding direction of the movable contact point is set to a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob, and the push operation of the knob allows the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide in a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob. | 02-11-2016 |
| 200016000 | Face or normal bridging contact | 4 |
| 20100181171 | OPERATING DEVICE AND OPERATING SYSTEM - An annular switch (SW) for detecting contact is provided on an operating lever (R | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110203910 | SWITCH APPARATUS - A switch apparatus includes first, second, third, and fourth movable contacts held by a slider and sliding on a circuit board in conjunction with the rotational operation of an operation knob, and a belt-like common fixed contact, an auto fixed contact, a down fixed contact, and an up fixed contact provided on the circuit board. The auto fixed contact, down fixed contact, and up fixed contact are distributed on a straight line parallel to the common fixed contact. The third and fourth movable contacts are normally in sliding contact with the common fixed contact. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110278142 | SLIDE SWITCH - A slide switch has a first small-current fixed contact, a second small-current fixed contact, a first large-current fixed contact and a second large-current fixed contact all disposed on a board. A movable contact member is movable along the board and includes a first small-current movable contact, a second small-current movable contact, a first large-current movable contact and a second large-current movable contact, all of which are integrally formed together. The first small-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to be brought into contact with the first small-current fixed contact. The first large-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to contact the first large-current fixed contact. The second small-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second small-current fixed contact. The second large-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second large-current fixed contact. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120006660 | BUTTON FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCT - Disclosed herein is a button structure for electronic products. The button structure includes a push button, a restoring means, and an opposite sidewall. The push button is configured such that a plurality of contacts is provided along the circumference thereof. The restoring means includes a central shaft, which is provided in the central portion of the push button. The opposite sidewall is spaced apart from the contacts, and is configured to surround the push button, and is configured such that sensors for generating their corresponding signals are provided on the opposite sidewall at respective locations opposite those of the contacts. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120055767 | WATER INHIBITING SLIDE SWITCH - Electromechanical switches are provided. The electromechanical switches can include conductive components that are configured to change position relative to one another in response to a mechanical input. The electromechanical switch can include a distribution mechanism for replenishing a moisture inhibiting layer, such as an oleophobic material, on surface portions of conductive components within the switch. During actuation of the electromechanical switch, the distribution mechanism can be configured to reapply the moisture inhibiting material to the surface portions of the conductive components to prevent damage resulting from moisture intrusion. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20130153377 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER ARRANGEMENT OPERATED BY A TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A circuit breaker arrangement includes at least one pole part for switching an electrical medium to high voltage circuit by a respective pair of fixed and movable electrical contacts. A pushrod of a respective movable electrical contact is operated by a common actuator unit, which is mechanically connected to each pushrod via a transmission mechanism for transferring a switching force from the actuator unit to each pushrod. The transmission mechanism includes a crankshaft having at least one crank which is pivotally attached to one end of a connection rod. An opposite end of the connection rod is pivotally attached to an end of the pushrod of a corresponding pole part. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130161163 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - An object is to provide a multi-directional input device mainly used for operations of various electronic devices, the multi-directional input device being capable of performing various reliable operations. A movable electrode installed on a lower surface of a sliding body which is engaged with a lower end of an operation body is connected to a ground, and a plurality of fixed electrodes arranged so as to face the movable electrode with a predetermined gap is arranged at predetermined intervals. Thereby, the plurality of fixed electrodes facing the movable electrode can be formed in a large shape, so that a change in a capacitance due to operations of the operation body can be increased. As a result, not only the operating direction but also an operation amount can be precisely detected. Thus, the multi-directional input device capable of performing various reliable operations can be obtained. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130220782 | TAP CHANGER AND VACUUM SWITCHING TUBE FOR SUCH A TAP CHANGER - A tap changer for uninterrupted switching over between winding taps of a tapped transformer has two load branches each for a respective phase to be switched. Each load branch has a vacuum switching contact acting as main contact and parallel thereto at least one series connection of a switch-over resistance and a respective further vacuum switching contact. The two load branches are connected with a common load shunt or connectable by mechanical switching elements. Two respective vacuum switching contacts of each load branch are constructionally combined to form a single vacuum switching tube with two separate movable contacts actuatable independently of one another and a common fixed contact. The common fixed contact is connected with the common load shunt or connectable mechanical switching contacts. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140034464 | Tap Changer - A tap changer for connection to a regulating winding of a rated regulation voltage is provided. The tap changer having a linear tap selector having at least one current collector and a linear arrangement of fixed contacts. Tap changer further includes a shielding structure arranged to shield the tap selector from an external electrical field. The shielding structure includes: a first shielding part arranged to be electrically connected to a current collector; and a second shielding part formed at least partly by the fixed contacts. The first and second shielding parts are separated so that the distance between the first and second shielding parts reaches or exceeds the rated regulating voltage insulation distance of the tap changer. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140054142 | SWITCH MECHANISM FOR ACTIVATING DIFFERENT SWITCHES AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A switch mechanism includes a button, a pressing component, a linking component and an activating component. The button is for moving in a first direction or a second direction. The pressing component is connected to a bottom side of the button and is for pressing a first switch component when the button moves in a first direction. An end of the linking component is connected to the button, and the linking component is driven by the button in a second direction as the button moves in the second direction. The activating component is detachably contacted with the linking component, and the activating component is driven by the linking component when the linking component moves to an activating position in the second direction, so as to activate a second switch component in a third direction. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150034462 | ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER - The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching among different winding taps of a step transformer without interruption according to the preamble of the first patent claim. The general inventive concept lies in actuating both the selector contact unit and the switching means for uninterrupted load switching by means of a common motor drive without an energy store being connected therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150041291 | FORCE-SENSE IMPARTING TYPE MULTIDIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - A force-sense imparting type multidirectional input device includes a base body including a receiving space, a slider movably disposed in the receiving space, an operating member integrated with the slider, a first driving member that includes a first engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider, a second driving member that includes a second engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider and a force-sense imparting unit that imparts a sense of force to an operator through the operating member. The slider is slidingly moved along the first virtual axis and swings about the first virtual axis in a direction orthogonal to the first virtual axis, the first engaging portion of the first driving member is rotationally driven with the sliding movement of the slider, and the second engaging portion of the second driving member is rotationally driven with the swing of the slider. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150144467 | OPERATION DEVICE - An operation device includes three contact circuits each including fixed terminals and a slider as a movable contact for selectively changing a state between the fixed terminals to an ON/OFF state, a determination unit to which the contact circuits are connected, and an operation signal generation unit that outputs a signal indicating that an operation unit is in a state of ON operation. In response to an ON operation, the slider moves from an initial position where all contact circuits are in an OFF state to an end position where all contact circuits are turned on. Assuming that one of the contact circuits is a reference contact circuit and the others are output contact circuits, the reference contact circuit is provided such that a distance from the initial position to a position where the reference contact circuit is turned on is smaller than that for the output contact circuits. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150144468 | Isolating Ground Switch - An isolating ground switch includes an enclosure with a frontal surface. A slide channel opens through the top of the enclosure. A conductive switch plate is received in the channel and is bi-directionally slidably positionable between the first position and the second position. A plurality of terminal studs project forwardly from the frontal surface of the enclosure and rearwardly conductively communicate with a conductive portion. When the switch plate is in the first position, the conductive portion engages the switch plate. When the switch plate is in the second position, the conductive portion is isolated from the switch plate. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150332876 | MULTI-POINT SWITCHING APPARATUS - A multi-point switching apparatus includes a continuous common pattern formed on a contact circuit board, equally spaced to-be-switched patterns, and a slider that is brought into sliding contact with both the common pattern and one to-be-switched pattern. The slider is moved to make a switchover in succession. The slider includes a first sliding part and second sliding part that are elastically deformable individually. Each to-be-switched pattern includes a first pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the first sliding part and a second pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the second sliding part. The first pattern part and second pattern part are electrically connected to each other for each of the to-be-switched patterns. While any of the first sliding part and second sliding part is in a space, the other is in sliding contact with the to-be-switched pattern. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160118202 | MULTI-USE SWITCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-use switch for an electronic device includes a pressing piece configured to be pressed by an external force, a number of conducting elements located on the pressing piece and electrically coupled to a number of functional circuits of the electronic device one-to-one, and at least one coupling element configured to be electrically coupled to the conducting elements. The multi-use switch is partially received inside a housing. The coupling element is fixed to the housing. The pressing piece moves along an axis to move the conducting elements relative to the coupling element. The coupling element completes an electric circuit of one of the functional circuits when the corresponding conducting element is moved to electrically couple to the at least one coupling element. One electric circuit of the functional circuits is able to be completed at any one time. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20090218202 | HOUSING WITH A SLIDING SWITCH - A housing with a sliding switch with at least three positions and a sliding element that partially projects through an opening in the housing as provided. In order to protect the sliding element against accidental activation, on both sides of the opening, parallel to the direction of movement of the sliding switch, there are flanks. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100326801 | Electrical Switching Device - An electrical switch assembly includes a first pair of busbars, each busbar having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion disposed at an angle with respect to the second portion, and a wedge-shaped assembly configured to be repositionable to form an electrical circuit between the first pair of busbars. Also described herein is a non-destructive testing system including the electrical switch assembly. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110017579 | SLIDE SWITCH - Disclosed is a slide switch comprising: an operating member which moves circular arcuately in a predetermined movement stroke relative to a main surface of a printed wiring board for outputting a plurality of electrical signals and selects between the electric signals; a converting mechanism for converting a circular arcuate movement of the operating member into a rectilinear movement relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board; and a moving member rectilinearly moved relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board by the converting mechanism and determining, in cooperation with the printed wiring board, an electrified state corresponding to an electric signal selected by the operating member. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110155547 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER - A Medium Voltage circuit breaker which comprises a pole assembly having, for each phase, an interruption chamber housing a first fixed contact and a second movable contact reciprocally couplable/uncouplable between an open and close position; the Medium Voltage circuit breaker further comprises an actuator to actuate the opening and closing operation of said circuit breaker and an insulating base frame supporting said pole assembly and said actuator. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20090242364 | Multiple Function Inline Controller with Varying Oriented Buttons - Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are disclosed. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090321231 | DUAL FUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A dual function switch assembly includes a switch housing part containing multiple switches at different elevations and a rotor having cam surfaces aligned with the switches for operating the switches. A mounting part is connected to the switch housing part and provides mounting features for attachment in a desired installation. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20080217146 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH REDUNDANT PATHS - Angled spring contacts and switches made with contactors containing angled spring contacts are disclosed. The housing for the angled spring contacts has a generally cylindrical shape. The contacts are contained within the housing with their ends extending from the housing on either side. The contacts are formed by making bullet-shaped internal contacts that are joined by a spring. The spring is mounted to the two contacts to urge the two contacts away from each other at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing. This angle forces contact between each contact and the housing in at least two places, thus creating redundant paths between the contacts. Switches, such as plunger switches having a normal or OFF position, and an actuated or ON position, may be made with one or more angled spring contacts. The contacts have separate surfaces for electrical conduction and for arcing. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090032378 | MOVABLE CONTACT POINT - A movable contact point according to the present invention includes a dome-shaped portion protruded upwardly at its center portion and at least three protrusions formed, on the dome-shaped portion, to protrude downwardly at positions which are evenly spaced apart from the center position of the dome-shaped portion, wherein the protrusions are formed to have a quadrangular-pyramid shape protruding downwardly and having a spherical-shaped apex portion. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20140332357 | PLUNGER SWITCH AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A plunger switch assembly and method of operation comprises a housing having an interior cavity for locating electronic components, a contact support movably located within the interior cavity. The contact support holds and moves at least one electrical contact that engages a corresponding contact located on a printed circuit board. The plunger switch assembly further includes an actuating member for moving the contact support and at least one electrical contact within the interior cavity of the housing, a carriage cover located over the housing for guiding the actuating member, and an active sealing arrangement for preventing debris from entering the housing. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20110083946 | Slide Switch - A slide switch that can be reduced in thickness comprises a casing C including a sliding-operation detecting section for detecting an operation of a slider | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110108398 | DISCONNECTOR FOR SWITCHGEAR - Disconnector for switchgear, having a first contact position, in which a contact is between main and first terminals, and a second contact position, in which a contact is between the main and second terminal. The disconnector includes a connector body moveable in a first direction between the first and second positions and having an end extendable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction for providing a contact force between the end and the first, second or main terminals, a first operating mechanism arranged to move the body between the first and second positions, and a second operating mechanism arranged to extend the end when the disconnector is in either the first or second contact positions, in which the end includes a conical inside surface and the second operating mechanism includes a first shaft having a first conically shaped end positioned inside the conical inside surface. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20120228099 | PUSH SWITCH DEVICE - Disclosed is a push switch device. Since a push button is pressed to relatively rotate first and second pressing members in opposite directions and a push direction conversion unit converts the relative rotation of the first and second pressing members into a push movement in a switching direction, a pressing projection of the first pressing member can accurately vertically press an apex of a movable terminal. Therefore, a sense of click when the movable terminal is resiliently deformed and recovered can be maintained well, and a slide friction generated between the movable terminal and the pressing projection of the first pressing member can be minimized, preventing decrease in sense of operation and reduction in lifespan of parts due to the friction. In addition, an operation sense of the push button can be improved because straightness of the push button can be improved and there is no additional repulsion, except the repulsion by the resilient deformation of the movable terminal. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120318647 | MULTICONTACT UNIT COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SEPARATE BLISTER-EFFECT ELECTRIC CONTACTS - A multicontact block includes at least two independent electrical contacts ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20160042894 | PUSH SWITCH - A push switch is provided with a knob that causes the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide thereon by a push operation of the knob, thereby connecting/disconnecting the movable contact point and the fixed contact point. A sliding direction of the movable contact point is set to a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob, and the push operation of the knob allows the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide in a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob. | 02-11-2016 |
| 200016000 | Plunger type | 3 |
| 20100181171 | OPERATING DEVICE AND OPERATING SYSTEM - An annular switch (SW) for detecting contact is provided on an operating lever (R | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110203910 | SWITCH APPARATUS - A switch apparatus includes first, second, third, and fourth movable contacts held by a slider and sliding on a circuit board in conjunction with the rotational operation of an operation knob, and a belt-like common fixed contact, an auto fixed contact, a down fixed contact, and an up fixed contact provided on the circuit board. The auto fixed contact, down fixed contact, and up fixed contact are distributed on a straight line parallel to the common fixed contact. The third and fourth movable contacts are normally in sliding contact with the common fixed contact. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110278142 | SLIDE SWITCH - A slide switch has a first small-current fixed contact, a second small-current fixed contact, a first large-current fixed contact and a second large-current fixed contact all disposed on a board. A movable contact member is movable along the board and includes a first small-current movable contact, a second small-current movable contact, a first large-current movable contact and a second large-current movable contact, all of which are integrally formed together. The first small-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to be brought into contact with the first small-current fixed contact. The first large-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to contact the first large-current fixed contact. The second small-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second small-current fixed contact. The second large-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second large-current fixed contact. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120006660 | BUTTON FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCT - Disclosed herein is a button structure for electronic products. The button structure includes a push button, a restoring means, and an opposite sidewall. The push button is configured such that a plurality of contacts is provided along the circumference thereof. The restoring means includes a central shaft, which is provided in the central portion of the push button. The opposite sidewall is spaced apart from the contacts, and is configured to surround the push button, and is configured such that sensors for generating their corresponding signals are provided on the opposite sidewall at respective locations opposite those of the contacts. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120055767 | WATER INHIBITING SLIDE SWITCH - Electromechanical switches are provided. The electromechanical switches can include conductive components that are configured to change position relative to one another in response to a mechanical input. The electromechanical switch can include a distribution mechanism for replenishing a moisture inhibiting layer, such as an oleophobic material, on surface portions of conductive components within the switch. During actuation of the electromechanical switch, the distribution mechanism can be configured to reapply the moisture inhibiting material to the surface portions of the conductive components to prevent damage resulting from moisture intrusion. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20130153377 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER ARRANGEMENT OPERATED BY A TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A circuit breaker arrangement includes at least one pole part for switching an electrical medium to high voltage circuit by a respective pair of fixed and movable electrical contacts. A pushrod of a respective movable electrical contact is operated by a common actuator unit, which is mechanically connected to each pushrod via a transmission mechanism for transferring a switching force from the actuator unit to each pushrod. The transmission mechanism includes a crankshaft having at least one crank which is pivotally attached to one end of a connection rod. An opposite end of the connection rod is pivotally attached to an end of the pushrod of a corresponding pole part. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130161163 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - An object is to provide a multi-directional input device mainly used for operations of various electronic devices, the multi-directional input device being capable of performing various reliable operations. A movable electrode installed on a lower surface of a sliding body which is engaged with a lower end of an operation body is connected to a ground, and a plurality of fixed electrodes arranged so as to face the movable electrode with a predetermined gap is arranged at predetermined intervals. Thereby, the plurality of fixed electrodes facing the movable electrode can be formed in a large shape, so that a change in a capacitance due to operations of the operation body can be increased. As a result, not only the operating direction but also an operation amount can be precisely detected. Thus, the multi-directional input device capable of performing various reliable operations can be obtained. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130220782 | TAP CHANGER AND VACUUM SWITCHING TUBE FOR SUCH A TAP CHANGER - A tap changer for uninterrupted switching over between winding taps of a tapped transformer has two load branches each for a respective phase to be switched. Each load branch has a vacuum switching contact acting as main contact and parallel thereto at least one series connection of a switch-over resistance and a respective further vacuum switching contact. The two load branches are connected with a common load shunt or connectable by mechanical switching elements. Two respective vacuum switching contacts of each load branch are constructionally combined to form a single vacuum switching tube with two separate movable contacts actuatable independently of one another and a common fixed contact. The common fixed contact is connected with the common load shunt or connectable mechanical switching contacts. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140034464 | Tap Changer - A tap changer for connection to a regulating winding of a rated regulation voltage is provided. The tap changer having a linear tap selector having at least one current collector and a linear arrangement of fixed contacts. Tap changer further includes a shielding structure arranged to shield the tap selector from an external electrical field. The shielding structure includes: a first shielding part arranged to be electrically connected to a current collector; and a second shielding part formed at least partly by the fixed contacts. The first and second shielding parts are separated so that the distance between the first and second shielding parts reaches or exceeds the rated regulating voltage insulation distance of the tap changer. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140054142 | SWITCH MECHANISM FOR ACTIVATING DIFFERENT SWITCHES AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A switch mechanism includes a button, a pressing component, a linking component and an activating component. The button is for moving in a first direction or a second direction. The pressing component is connected to a bottom side of the button and is for pressing a first switch component when the button moves in a first direction. An end of the linking component is connected to the button, and the linking component is driven by the button in a second direction as the button moves in the second direction. The activating component is detachably contacted with the linking component, and the activating component is driven by the linking component when the linking component moves to an activating position in the second direction, so as to activate a second switch component in a third direction. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150034462 | ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER - The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching among different winding taps of a step transformer without interruption according to the preamble of the first patent claim. The general inventive concept lies in actuating both the selector contact unit and the switching means for uninterrupted load switching by means of a common motor drive without an energy store being connected therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150041291 | FORCE-SENSE IMPARTING TYPE MULTIDIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - A force-sense imparting type multidirectional input device includes a base body including a receiving space, a slider movably disposed in the receiving space, an operating member integrated with the slider, a first driving member that includes a first engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider, a second driving member that includes a second engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider and a force-sense imparting unit that imparts a sense of force to an operator through the operating member. The slider is slidingly moved along the first virtual axis and swings about the first virtual axis in a direction orthogonal to the first virtual axis, the first engaging portion of the first driving member is rotationally driven with the sliding movement of the slider, and the second engaging portion of the second driving member is rotationally driven with the swing of the slider. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150144467 | OPERATION DEVICE - An operation device includes three contact circuits each including fixed terminals and a slider as a movable contact for selectively changing a state between the fixed terminals to an ON/OFF state, a determination unit to which the contact circuits are connected, and an operation signal generation unit that outputs a signal indicating that an operation unit is in a state of ON operation. In response to an ON operation, the slider moves from an initial position where all contact circuits are in an OFF state to an end position where all contact circuits are turned on. Assuming that one of the contact circuits is a reference contact circuit and the others are output contact circuits, the reference contact circuit is provided such that a distance from the initial position to a position where the reference contact circuit is turned on is smaller than that for the output contact circuits. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150144468 | Isolating Ground Switch - An isolating ground switch includes an enclosure with a frontal surface. A slide channel opens through the top of the enclosure. A conductive switch plate is received in the channel and is bi-directionally slidably positionable between the first position and the second position. A plurality of terminal studs project forwardly from the frontal surface of the enclosure and rearwardly conductively communicate with a conductive portion. When the switch plate is in the first position, the conductive portion engages the switch plate. When the switch plate is in the second position, the conductive portion is isolated from the switch plate. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150332876 | MULTI-POINT SWITCHING APPARATUS - A multi-point switching apparatus includes a continuous common pattern formed on a contact circuit board, equally spaced to-be-switched patterns, and a slider that is brought into sliding contact with both the common pattern and one to-be-switched pattern. The slider is moved to make a switchover in succession. The slider includes a first sliding part and second sliding part that are elastically deformable individually. Each to-be-switched pattern includes a first pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the first sliding part and a second pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the second sliding part. The first pattern part and second pattern part are electrically connected to each other for each of the to-be-switched patterns. While any of the first sliding part and second sliding part is in a space, the other is in sliding contact with the to-be-switched pattern. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160118202 | MULTI-USE SWITCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-use switch for an electronic device includes a pressing piece configured to be pressed by an external force, a number of conducting elements located on the pressing piece and electrically coupled to a number of functional circuits of the electronic device one-to-one, and at least one coupling element configured to be electrically coupled to the conducting elements. The multi-use switch is partially received inside a housing. The coupling element is fixed to the housing. The pressing piece moves along an axis to move the conducting elements relative to the coupling element. The coupling element completes an electric circuit of one of the functional circuits when the corresponding conducting element is moved to electrically couple to the at least one coupling element. One electric circuit of the functional circuits is able to be completed at any one time. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20090218202 | HOUSING WITH A SLIDING SWITCH - A housing with a sliding switch with at least three positions and a sliding element that partially projects through an opening in the housing as provided. In order to protect the sliding element against accidental activation, on both sides of the opening, parallel to the direction of movement of the sliding switch, there are flanks. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100326801 | Electrical Switching Device - An electrical switch assembly includes a first pair of busbars, each busbar having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion disposed at an angle with respect to the second portion, and a wedge-shaped assembly configured to be repositionable to form an electrical circuit between the first pair of busbars. Also described herein is a non-destructive testing system including the electrical switch assembly. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110017579 | SLIDE SWITCH - Disclosed is a slide switch comprising: an operating member which moves circular arcuately in a predetermined movement stroke relative to a main surface of a printed wiring board for outputting a plurality of electrical signals and selects between the electric signals; a converting mechanism for converting a circular arcuate movement of the operating member into a rectilinear movement relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board; and a moving member rectilinearly moved relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board by the converting mechanism and determining, in cooperation with the printed wiring board, an electrified state corresponding to an electric signal selected by the operating member. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110155547 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER - A Medium Voltage circuit breaker which comprises a pole assembly having, for each phase, an interruption chamber housing a first fixed contact and a second movable contact reciprocally couplable/uncouplable between an open and close position; the Medium Voltage circuit breaker further comprises an actuator to actuate the opening and closing operation of said circuit breaker and an insulating base frame supporting said pole assembly and said actuator. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20090242364 | Multiple Function Inline Controller with Varying Oriented Buttons - Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are disclosed. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090321231 | DUAL FUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A dual function switch assembly includes a switch housing part containing multiple switches at different elevations and a rotor having cam surfaces aligned with the switches for operating the switches. A mounting part is connected to the switch housing part and provides mounting features for attachment in a desired installation. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20080217146 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH REDUNDANT PATHS - Angled spring contacts and switches made with contactors containing angled spring contacts are disclosed. The housing for the angled spring contacts has a generally cylindrical shape. The contacts are contained within the housing with their ends extending from the housing on either side. The contacts are formed by making bullet-shaped internal contacts that are joined by a spring. The spring is mounted to the two contacts to urge the two contacts away from each other at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing. This angle forces contact between each contact and the housing in at least two places, thus creating redundant paths between the contacts. Switches, such as plunger switches having a normal or OFF position, and an actuated or ON position, may be made with one or more angled spring contacts. The contacts have separate surfaces for electrical conduction and for arcing. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090032378 | MOVABLE CONTACT POINT - A movable contact point according to the present invention includes a dome-shaped portion protruded upwardly at its center portion and at least three protrusions formed, on the dome-shaped portion, to protrude downwardly at positions which are evenly spaced apart from the center position of the dome-shaped portion, wherein the protrusions are formed to have a quadrangular-pyramid shape protruding downwardly and having a spherical-shaped apex portion. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20140332357 | PLUNGER SWITCH AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A plunger switch assembly and method of operation comprises a housing having an interior cavity for locating electronic components, a contact support movably located within the interior cavity. The contact support holds and moves at least one electrical contact that engages a corresponding contact located on a printed circuit board. The plunger switch assembly further includes an actuating member for moving the contact support and at least one electrical contact within the interior cavity of the housing, a carriage cover located over the housing for guiding the actuating member, and an active sealing arrangement for preventing debris from entering the housing. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20110083946 | Slide Switch - A slide switch that can be reduced in thickness comprises a casing C including a sliding-operation detecting section for detecting an operation of a slider | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110108398 | DISCONNECTOR FOR SWITCHGEAR - Disconnector for switchgear, having a first contact position, in which a contact is between main and first terminals, and a second contact position, in which a contact is between the main and second terminal. The disconnector includes a connector body moveable in a first direction between the first and second positions and having an end extendable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction for providing a contact force between the end and the first, second or main terminals, a first operating mechanism arranged to move the body between the first and second positions, and a second operating mechanism arranged to extend the end when the disconnector is in either the first or second contact positions, in which the end includes a conical inside surface and the second operating mechanism includes a first shaft having a first conically shaped end positioned inside the conical inside surface. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20120228099 | PUSH SWITCH DEVICE - Disclosed is a push switch device. Since a push button is pressed to relatively rotate first and second pressing members in opposite directions and a push direction conversion unit converts the relative rotation of the first and second pressing members into a push movement in a switching direction, a pressing projection of the first pressing member can accurately vertically press an apex of a movable terminal. Therefore, a sense of click when the movable terminal is resiliently deformed and recovered can be maintained well, and a slide friction generated between the movable terminal and the pressing projection of the first pressing member can be minimized, preventing decrease in sense of operation and reduction in lifespan of parts due to the friction. In addition, an operation sense of the push button can be improved because straightness of the push button can be improved and there is no additional repulsion, except the repulsion by the resilient deformation of the movable terminal. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120318647 | MULTICONTACT UNIT COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SEPARATE BLISTER-EFFECT ELECTRIC CONTACTS - A multicontact block includes at least two independent electrical contacts ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20160042894 | PUSH SWITCH - A push switch is provided with a knob that causes the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide thereon by a push operation of the knob, thereby connecting/disconnecting the movable contact point and the fixed contact point. A sliding direction of the movable contact point is set to a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob, and the push operation of the knob allows the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide in a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob. | 02-11-2016 |
| 200016000 | Spring-biased | 5 |
| 20100181171 | OPERATING DEVICE AND OPERATING SYSTEM - An annular switch (SW) for detecting contact is provided on an operating lever (R | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110203910 | SWITCH APPARATUS - A switch apparatus includes first, second, third, and fourth movable contacts held by a slider and sliding on a circuit board in conjunction with the rotational operation of an operation knob, and a belt-like common fixed contact, an auto fixed contact, a down fixed contact, and an up fixed contact provided on the circuit board. The auto fixed contact, down fixed contact, and up fixed contact are distributed on a straight line parallel to the common fixed contact. The third and fourth movable contacts are normally in sliding contact with the common fixed contact. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110278142 | SLIDE SWITCH - A slide switch has a first small-current fixed contact, a second small-current fixed contact, a first large-current fixed contact and a second large-current fixed contact all disposed on a board. A movable contact member is movable along the board and includes a first small-current movable contact, a second small-current movable contact, a first large-current movable contact and a second large-current movable contact, all of which are integrally formed together. The first small-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to be brought into contact with the first small-current fixed contact. The first large-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to contact the first large-current fixed contact. The second small-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second small-current fixed contact. The second large-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second large-current fixed contact. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120006660 | BUTTON FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCT - Disclosed herein is a button structure for electronic products. The button structure includes a push button, a restoring means, and an opposite sidewall. The push button is configured such that a plurality of contacts is provided along the circumference thereof. The restoring means includes a central shaft, which is provided in the central portion of the push button. The opposite sidewall is spaced apart from the contacts, and is configured to surround the push button, and is configured such that sensors for generating their corresponding signals are provided on the opposite sidewall at respective locations opposite those of the contacts. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120055767 | WATER INHIBITING SLIDE SWITCH - Electromechanical switches are provided. The electromechanical switches can include conductive components that are configured to change position relative to one another in response to a mechanical input. The electromechanical switch can include a distribution mechanism for replenishing a moisture inhibiting layer, such as an oleophobic material, on surface portions of conductive components within the switch. During actuation of the electromechanical switch, the distribution mechanism can be configured to reapply the moisture inhibiting material to the surface portions of the conductive components to prevent damage resulting from moisture intrusion. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20130153377 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER ARRANGEMENT OPERATED BY A TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A circuit breaker arrangement includes at least one pole part for switching an electrical medium to high voltage circuit by a respective pair of fixed and movable electrical contacts. A pushrod of a respective movable electrical contact is operated by a common actuator unit, which is mechanically connected to each pushrod via a transmission mechanism for transferring a switching force from the actuator unit to each pushrod. The transmission mechanism includes a crankshaft having at least one crank which is pivotally attached to one end of a connection rod. An opposite end of the connection rod is pivotally attached to an end of the pushrod of a corresponding pole part. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130161163 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - An object is to provide a multi-directional input device mainly used for operations of various electronic devices, the multi-directional input device being capable of performing various reliable operations. A movable electrode installed on a lower surface of a sliding body which is engaged with a lower end of an operation body is connected to a ground, and a plurality of fixed electrodes arranged so as to face the movable electrode with a predetermined gap is arranged at predetermined intervals. Thereby, the plurality of fixed electrodes facing the movable electrode can be formed in a large shape, so that a change in a capacitance due to operations of the operation body can be increased. As a result, not only the operating direction but also an operation amount can be precisely detected. Thus, the multi-directional input device capable of performing various reliable operations can be obtained. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130220782 | TAP CHANGER AND VACUUM SWITCHING TUBE FOR SUCH A TAP CHANGER - A tap changer for uninterrupted switching over between winding taps of a tapped transformer has two load branches each for a respective phase to be switched. Each load branch has a vacuum switching contact acting as main contact and parallel thereto at least one series connection of a switch-over resistance and a respective further vacuum switching contact. The two load branches are connected with a common load shunt or connectable by mechanical switching elements. Two respective vacuum switching contacts of each load branch are constructionally combined to form a single vacuum switching tube with two separate movable contacts actuatable independently of one another and a common fixed contact. The common fixed contact is connected with the common load shunt or connectable mechanical switching contacts. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140034464 | Tap Changer - A tap changer for connection to a regulating winding of a rated regulation voltage is provided. The tap changer having a linear tap selector having at least one current collector and a linear arrangement of fixed contacts. Tap changer further includes a shielding structure arranged to shield the tap selector from an external electrical field. The shielding structure includes: a first shielding part arranged to be electrically connected to a current collector; and a second shielding part formed at least partly by the fixed contacts. The first and second shielding parts are separated so that the distance between the first and second shielding parts reaches or exceeds the rated regulating voltage insulation distance of the tap changer. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140054142 | SWITCH MECHANISM FOR ACTIVATING DIFFERENT SWITCHES AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A switch mechanism includes a button, a pressing component, a linking component and an activating component. The button is for moving in a first direction or a second direction. The pressing component is connected to a bottom side of the button and is for pressing a first switch component when the button moves in a first direction. An end of the linking component is connected to the button, and the linking component is driven by the button in a second direction as the button moves in the second direction. The activating component is detachably contacted with the linking component, and the activating component is driven by the linking component when the linking component moves to an activating position in the second direction, so as to activate a second switch component in a third direction. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150034462 | ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER - The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching among different winding taps of a step transformer without interruption according to the preamble of the first patent claim. The general inventive concept lies in actuating both the selector contact unit and the switching means for uninterrupted load switching by means of a common motor drive without an energy store being connected therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150041291 | FORCE-SENSE IMPARTING TYPE MULTIDIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - A force-sense imparting type multidirectional input device includes a base body including a receiving space, a slider movably disposed in the receiving space, an operating member integrated with the slider, a first driving member that includes a first engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider, a second driving member that includes a second engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider and a force-sense imparting unit that imparts a sense of force to an operator through the operating member. The slider is slidingly moved along the first virtual axis and swings about the first virtual axis in a direction orthogonal to the first virtual axis, the first engaging portion of the first driving member is rotationally driven with the sliding movement of the slider, and the second engaging portion of the second driving member is rotationally driven with the swing of the slider. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150144467 | OPERATION DEVICE - An operation device includes three contact circuits each including fixed terminals and a slider as a movable contact for selectively changing a state between the fixed terminals to an ON/OFF state, a determination unit to which the contact circuits are connected, and an operation signal generation unit that outputs a signal indicating that an operation unit is in a state of ON operation. In response to an ON operation, the slider moves from an initial position where all contact circuits are in an OFF state to an end position where all contact circuits are turned on. Assuming that one of the contact circuits is a reference contact circuit and the others are output contact circuits, the reference contact circuit is provided such that a distance from the initial position to a position where the reference contact circuit is turned on is smaller than that for the output contact circuits. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150144468 | Isolating Ground Switch - An isolating ground switch includes an enclosure with a frontal surface. A slide channel opens through the top of the enclosure. A conductive switch plate is received in the channel and is bi-directionally slidably positionable between the first position and the second position. A plurality of terminal studs project forwardly from the frontal surface of the enclosure and rearwardly conductively communicate with a conductive portion. When the switch plate is in the first position, the conductive portion engages the switch plate. When the switch plate is in the second position, the conductive portion is isolated from the switch plate. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150332876 | MULTI-POINT SWITCHING APPARATUS - A multi-point switching apparatus includes a continuous common pattern formed on a contact circuit board, equally spaced to-be-switched patterns, and a slider that is brought into sliding contact with both the common pattern and one to-be-switched pattern. The slider is moved to make a switchover in succession. The slider includes a first sliding part and second sliding part that are elastically deformable individually. Each to-be-switched pattern includes a first pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the first sliding part and a second pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the second sliding part. The first pattern part and second pattern part are electrically connected to each other for each of the to-be-switched patterns. While any of the first sliding part and second sliding part is in a space, the other is in sliding contact with the to-be-switched pattern. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160118202 | MULTI-USE SWITCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-use switch for an electronic device includes a pressing piece configured to be pressed by an external force, a number of conducting elements located on the pressing piece and electrically coupled to a number of functional circuits of the electronic device one-to-one, and at least one coupling element configured to be electrically coupled to the conducting elements. The multi-use switch is partially received inside a housing. The coupling element is fixed to the housing. The pressing piece moves along an axis to move the conducting elements relative to the coupling element. The coupling element completes an electric circuit of one of the functional circuits when the corresponding conducting element is moved to electrically couple to the at least one coupling element. One electric circuit of the functional circuits is able to be completed at any one time. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20090218202 | HOUSING WITH A SLIDING SWITCH - A housing with a sliding switch with at least three positions and a sliding element that partially projects through an opening in the housing as provided. In order to protect the sliding element against accidental activation, on both sides of the opening, parallel to the direction of movement of the sliding switch, there are flanks. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100326801 | Electrical Switching Device - An electrical switch assembly includes a first pair of busbars, each busbar having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion disposed at an angle with respect to the second portion, and a wedge-shaped assembly configured to be repositionable to form an electrical circuit between the first pair of busbars. Also described herein is a non-destructive testing system including the electrical switch assembly. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110017579 | SLIDE SWITCH - Disclosed is a slide switch comprising: an operating member which moves circular arcuately in a predetermined movement stroke relative to a main surface of a printed wiring board for outputting a plurality of electrical signals and selects between the electric signals; a converting mechanism for converting a circular arcuate movement of the operating member into a rectilinear movement relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board; and a moving member rectilinearly moved relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board by the converting mechanism and determining, in cooperation with the printed wiring board, an electrified state corresponding to an electric signal selected by the operating member. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110155547 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER - A Medium Voltage circuit breaker which comprises a pole assembly having, for each phase, an interruption chamber housing a first fixed contact and a second movable contact reciprocally couplable/uncouplable between an open and close position; the Medium Voltage circuit breaker further comprises an actuator to actuate the opening and closing operation of said circuit breaker and an insulating base frame supporting said pole assembly and said actuator. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20090242364 | Multiple Function Inline Controller with Varying Oriented Buttons - Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are disclosed. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090321231 | DUAL FUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A dual function switch assembly includes a switch housing part containing multiple switches at different elevations and a rotor having cam surfaces aligned with the switches for operating the switches. A mounting part is connected to the switch housing part and provides mounting features for attachment in a desired installation. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20080217146 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH REDUNDANT PATHS - Angled spring contacts and switches made with contactors containing angled spring contacts are disclosed. The housing for the angled spring contacts has a generally cylindrical shape. The contacts are contained within the housing with their ends extending from the housing on either side. The contacts are formed by making bullet-shaped internal contacts that are joined by a spring. The spring is mounted to the two contacts to urge the two contacts away from each other at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing. This angle forces contact between each contact and the housing in at least two places, thus creating redundant paths between the contacts. Switches, such as plunger switches having a normal or OFF position, and an actuated or ON position, may be made with one or more angled spring contacts. The contacts have separate surfaces for electrical conduction and for arcing. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090032378 | MOVABLE CONTACT POINT - A movable contact point according to the present invention includes a dome-shaped portion protruded upwardly at its center portion and at least three protrusions formed, on the dome-shaped portion, to protrude downwardly at positions which are evenly spaced apart from the center position of the dome-shaped portion, wherein the protrusions are formed to have a quadrangular-pyramid shape protruding downwardly and having a spherical-shaped apex portion. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20140332357 | PLUNGER SWITCH AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A plunger switch assembly and method of operation comprises a housing having an interior cavity for locating electronic components, a contact support movably located within the interior cavity. The contact support holds and moves at least one electrical contact that engages a corresponding contact located on a printed circuit board. The plunger switch assembly further includes an actuating member for moving the contact support and at least one electrical contact within the interior cavity of the housing, a carriage cover located over the housing for guiding the actuating member, and an active sealing arrangement for preventing debris from entering the housing. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20110083946 | Slide Switch - A slide switch that can be reduced in thickness comprises a casing C including a sliding-operation detecting section for detecting an operation of a slider | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110108398 | DISCONNECTOR FOR SWITCHGEAR - Disconnector for switchgear, having a first contact position, in which a contact is between main and first terminals, and a second contact position, in which a contact is between the main and second terminal. The disconnector includes a connector body moveable in a first direction between the first and second positions and having an end extendable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction for providing a contact force between the end and the first, second or main terminals, a first operating mechanism arranged to move the body between the first and second positions, and a second operating mechanism arranged to extend the end when the disconnector is in either the first or second contact positions, in which the end includes a conical inside surface and the second operating mechanism includes a first shaft having a first conically shaped end positioned inside the conical inside surface. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20120228099 | PUSH SWITCH DEVICE - Disclosed is a push switch device. Since a push button is pressed to relatively rotate first and second pressing members in opposite directions and a push direction conversion unit converts the relative rotation of the first and second pressing members into a push movement in a switching direction, a pressing projection of the first pressing member can accurately vertically press an apex of a movable terminal. Therefore, a sense of click when the movable terminal is resiliently deformed and recovered can be maintained well, and a slide friction generated between the movable terminal and the pressing projection of the first pressing member can be minimized, preventing decrease in sense of operation and reduction in lifespan of parts due to the friction. In addition, an operation sense of the push button can be improved because straightness of the push button can be improved and there is no additional repulsion, except the repulsion by the resilient deformation of the movable terminal. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120318647 | MULTICONTACT UNIT COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SEPARATE BLISTER-EFFECT ELECTRIC CONTACTS - A multicontact block includes at least two independent electrical contacts ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20160042894 | PUSH SWITCH - A push switch is provided with a knob that causes the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide thereon by a push operation of the knob, thereby connecting/disconnecting the movable contact point and the fixed contact point. A sliding direction of the movable contact point is set to a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob, and the push operation of the knob allows the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide in a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob. | 02-11-2016 |
| 200016000 | Flexible, self-biasing | 2 |
| 20100181171 | OPERATING DEVICE AND OPERATING SYSTEM - An annular switch (SW) for detecting contact is provided on an operating lever (R | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110203910 | SWITCH APPARATUS - A switch apparatus includes first, second, third, and fourth movable contacts held by a slider and sliding on a circuit board in conjunction with the rotational operation of an operation knob, and a belt-like common fixed contact, an auto fixed contact, a down fixed contact, and an up fixed contact provided on the circuit board. The auto fixed contact, down fixed contact, and up fixed contact are distributed on a straight line parallel to the common fixed contact. The third and fourth movable contacts are normally in sliding contact with the common fixed contact. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110278142 | SLIDE SWITCH - A slide switch has a first small-current fixed contact, a second small-current fixed contact, a first large-current fixed contact and a second large-current fixed contact all disposed on a board. A movable contact member is movable along the board and includes a first small-current movable contact, a second small-current movable contact, a first large-current movable contact and a second large-current movable contact, all of which are integrally formed together. The first small-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to be brought into contact with the first small-current fixed contact. The first large-current movable contact is adapted, according to the movement of the movable contact member, to contact the first large-current fixed contact. The second small-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second small-current fixed contact. The second large-current movable contact is continually in contact with the second large-current fixed contact. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120006660 | BUTTON FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCT - Disclosed herein is a button structure for electronic products. The button structure includes a push button, a restoring means, and an opposite sidewall. The push button is configured such that a plurality of contacts is provided along the circumference thereof. The restoring means includes a central shaft, which is provided in the central portion of the push button. The opposite sidewall is spaced apart from the contacts, and is configured to surround the push button, and is configured such that sensors for generating their corresponding signals are provided on the opposite sidewall at respective locations opposite those of the contacts. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120055767 | WATER INHIBITING SLIDE SWITCH - Electromechanical switches are provided. The electromechanical switches can include conductive components that are configured to change position relative to one another in response to a mechanical input. The electromechanical switch can include a distribution mechanism for replenishing a moisture inhibiting layer, such as an oleophobic material, on surface portions of conductive components within the switch. During actuation of the electromechanical switch, the distribution mechanism can be configured to reapply the moisture inhibiting material to the surface portions of the conductive components to prevent damage resulting from moisture intrusion. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20130153377 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER ARRANGEMENT OPERATED BY A TRANSMISSION MECHANISM - A circuit breaker arrangement includes at least one pole part for switching an electrical medium to high voltage circuit by a respective pair of fixed and movable electrical contacts. A pushrod of a respective movable electrical contact is operated by a common actuator unit, which is mechanically connected to each pushrod via a transmission mechanism for transferring a switching force from the actuator unit to each pushrod. The transmission mechanism includes a crankshaft having at least one crank which is pivotally attached to one end of a connection rod. An opposite end of the connection rod is pivotally attached to an end of the pushrod of a corresponding pole part. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130161163 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - An object is to provide a multi-directional input device mainly used for operations of various electronic devices, the multi-directional input device being capable of performing various reliable operations. A movable electrode installed on a lower surface of a sliding body which is engaged with a lower end of an operation body is connected to a ground, and a plurality of fixed electrodes arranged so as to face the movable electrode with a predetermined gap is arranged at predetermined intervals. Thereby, the plurality of fixed electrodes facing the movable electrode can be formed in a large shape, so that a change in a capacitance due to operations of the operation body can be increased. As a result, not only the operating direction but also an operation amount can be precisely detected. Thus, the multi-directional input device capable of performing various reliable operations can be obtained. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130220782 | TAP CHANGER AND VACUUM SWITCHING TUBE FOR SUCH A TAP CHANGER - A tap changer for uninterrupted switching over between winding taps of a tapped transformer has two load branches each for a respective phase to be switched. Each load branch has a vacuum switching contact acting as main contact and parallel thereto at least one series connection of a switch-over resistance and a respective further vacuum switching contact. The two load branches are connected with a common load shunt or connectable by mechanical switching elements. Two respective vacuum switching contacts of each load branch are constructionally combined to form a single vacuum switching tube with two separate movable contacts actuatable independently of one another and a common fixed contact. The common fixed contact is connected with the common load shunt or connectable mechanical switching contacts. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140034464 | Tap Changer - A tap changer for connection to a regulating winding of a rated regulation voltage is provided. The tap changer having a linear tap selector having at least one current collector and a linear arrangement of fixed contacts. Tap changer further includes a shielding structure arranged to shield the tap selector from an external electrical field. The shielding structure includes: a first shielding part arranged to be electrically connected to a current collector; and a second shielding part formed at least partly by the fixed contacts. The first and second shielding parts are separated so that the distance between the first and second shielding parts reaches or exceeds the rated regulating voltage insulation distance of the tap changer. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140054142 | SWITCH MECHANISM FOR ACTIVATING DIFFERENT SWITCHES AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - A switch mechanism includes a button, a pressing component, a linking component and an activating component. The button is for moving in a first direction or a second direction. The pressing component is connected to a bottom side of the button and is for pressing a first switch component when the button moves in a first direction. An end of the linking component is connected to the button, and the linking component is driven by the button in a second direction as the button moves in the second direction. The activating component is detachably contacted with the linking component, and the activating component is driven by the linking component when the linking component moves to an activating position in the second direction, so as to activate a second switch component in a third direction. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20150034462 | ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER - The invention relates to an on-load tap changer for switching among different winding taps of a step transformer without interruption according to the preamble of the first patent claim. The general inventive concept lies in actuating both the selector contact unit and the switching means for uninterrupted load switching by means of a common motor drive without an energy store being connected therebetween. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150041291 | FORCE-SENSE IMPARTING TYPE MULTIDIRECTIONAL INPUT DEVICE - A force-sense imparting type multidirectional input device includes a base body including a receiving space, a slider movably disposed in the receiving space, an operating member integrated with the slider, a first driving member that includes a first engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider, a second driving member that includes a second engaging portion rotationally driven along the movement of the slider and a force-sense imparting unit that imparts a sense of force to an operator through the operating member. The slider is slidingly moved along the first virtual axis and swings about the first virtual axis in a direction orthogonal to the first virtual axis, the first engaging portion of the first driving member is rotationally driven with the sliding movement of the slider, and the second engaging portion of the second driving member is rotationally driven with the swing of the slider. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150144467 | OPERATION DEVICE - An operation device includes three contact circuits each including fixed terminals and a slider as a movable contact for selectively changing a state between the fixed terminals to an ON/OFF state, a determination unit to which the contact circuits are connected, and an operation signal generation unit that outputs a signal indicating that an operation unit is in a state of ON operation. In response to an ON operation, the slider moves from an initial position where all contact circuits are in an OFF state to an end position where all contact circuits are turned on. Assuming that one of the contact circuits is a reference contact circuit and the others are output contact circuits, the reference contact circuit is provided such that a distance from the initial position to a position where the reference contact circuit is turned on is smaller than that for the output contact circuits. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150144468 | Isolating Ground Switch - An isolating ground switch includes an enclosure with a frontal surface. A slide channel opens through the top of the enclosure. A conductive switch plate is received in the channel and is bi-directionally slidably positionable between the first position and the second position. A plurality of terminal studs project forwardly from the frontal surface of the enclosure and rearwardly conductively communicate with a conductive portion. When the switch plate is in the first position, the conductive portion engages the switch plate. When the switch plate is in the second position, the conductive portion is isolated from the switch plate. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150332876 | MULTI-POINT SWITCHING APPARATUS - A multi-point switching apparatus includes a continuous common pattern formed on a contact circuit board, equally spaced to-be-switched patterns, and a slider that is brought into sliding contact with both the common pattern and one to-be-switched pattern. The slider is moved to make a switchover in succession. The slider includes a first sliding part and second sliding part that are elastically deformable individually. Each to-be-switched pattern includes a first pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the first sliding part and a second pattern part placed so as to be brought into sliding contact with the second sliding part. The first pattern part and second pattern part are electrically connected to each other for each of the to-be-switched patterns. While any of the first sliding part and second sliding part is in a space, the other is in sliding contact with the to-be-switched pattern. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160118202 | MULTI-USE SWITCH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-use switch for an electronic device includes a pressing piece configured to be pressed by an external force, a number of conducting elements located on the pressing piece and electrically coupled to a number of functional circuits of the electronic device one-to-one, and at least one coupling element configured to be electrically coupled to the conducting elements. The multi-use switch is partially received inside a housing. The coupling element is fixed to the housing. The pressing piece moves along an axis to move the conducting elements relative to the coupling element. The coupling element completes an electric circuit of one of the functional circuits when the corresponding conducting element is moved to electrically couple to the at least one coupling element. One electric circuit of the functional circuits is able to be completed at any one time. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20090218202 | HOUSING WITH A SLIDING SWITCH - A housing with a sliding switch with at least three positions and a sliding element that partially projects through an opening in the housing as provided. In order to protect the sliding element against accidental activation, on both sides of the opening, parallel to the direction of movement of the sliding switch, there are flanks. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100326801 | Electrical Switching Device - An electrical switch assembly includes a first pair of busbars, each busbar having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion disposed at an angle with respect to the second portion, and a wedge-shaped assembly configured to be repositionable to form an electrical circuit between the first pair of busbars. Also described herein is a non-destructive testing system including the electrical switch assembly. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110017579 | SLIDE SWITCH - Disclosed is a slide switch comprising: an operating member which moves circular arcuately in a predetermined movement stroke relative to a main surface of a printed wiring board for outputting a plurality of electrical signals and selects between the electric signals; a converting mechanism for converting a circular arcuate movement of the operating member into a rectilinear movement relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board; and a moving member rectilinearly moved relative to the main surface of the printed wiring board by the converting mechanism and determining, in cooperation with the printed wiring board, an electrified state corresponding to an electric signal selected by the operating member. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110155547 | MEDIUM VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER - A Medium Voltage circuit breaker which comprises a pole assembly having, for each phase, an interruption chamber housing a first fixed contact and a second movable contact reciprocally couplable/uncouplable between an open and close position; the Medium Voltage circuit breaker further comprises an actuator to actuate the opening and closing operation of said circuit breaker and an insulating base frame supporting said pole assembly and said actuator. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20090242364 | Multiple Function Inline Controller with Varying Oriented Buttons - Methods, apparatus and systems which provide buttons oriented at angles relative to each other as a part of a multiple function switch are disclosed. In one embodiment, the multiple function switch is part of an inline controller that is suitable for use to control features or functions of a portable electronic device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090321231 | DUAL FUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A dual function switch assembly includes a switch housing part containing multiple switches at different elevations and a rotor having cam surfaces aligned with the switches for operating the switches. A mounting part is connected to the switch housing part and provides mounting features for attachment in a desired installation. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20080217146 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH REDUNDANT PATHS - Angled spring contacts and switches made with contactors containing angled spring contacts are disclosed. The housing for the angled spring contacts has a generally cylindrical shape. The contacts are contained within the housing with their ends extending from the housing on either side. The contacts are formed by making bullet-shaped internal contacts that are joined by a spring. The spring is mounted to the two contacts to urge the two contacts away from each other at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing. This angle forces contact between each contact and the housing in at least two places, thus creating redundant paths between the contacts. Switches, such as plunger switches having a normal or OFF position, and an actuated or ON position, may be made with one or more angled spring contacts. The contacts have separate surfaces for electrical conduction and for arcing. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090032378 | MOVABLE CONTACT POINT - A movable contact point according to the present invention includes a dome-shaped portion protruded upwardly at its center portion and at least three protrusions formed, on the dome-shaped portion, to protrude downwardly at positions which are evenly spaced apart from the center position of the dome-shaped portion, wherein the protrusions are formed to have a quadrangular-pyramid shape protruding downwardly and having a spherical-shaped apex portion. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20140332357 | PLUNGER SWITCH AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A plunger switch assembly and method of operation comprises a housing having an interior cavity for locating electronic components, a contact support movably located within the interior cavity. The contact support holds and moves at least one electrical contact that engages a corresponding contact located on a printed circuit board. The plunger switch assembly further includes an actuating member for moving the contact support and at least one electrical contact within the interior cavity of the housing, a carriage cover located over the housing for guiding the actuating member, and an active sealing arrangement for preventing debris from entering the housing. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20110083946 | Slide Switch - A slide switch that can be reduced in thickness comprises a casing C including a sliding-operation detecting section for detecting an operation of a slider | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110108398 | DISCONNECTOR FOR SWITCHGEAR - Disconnector for switchgear, having a first contact position, in which a contact is between main and first terminals, and a second contact position, in which a contact is between the main and second terminal. The disconnector includes a connector body moveable in a first direction between the first and second positions and having an end extendable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction for providing a contact force between the end and the first, second or main terminals, a first operating mechanism arranged to move the body between the first and second positions, and a second operating mechanism arranged to extend the end when the disconnector is in either the first or second contact positions, in which the end includes a conical inside surface and the second operating mechanism includes a first shaft having a first conically shaped end positioned inside the conical inside surface. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20120228099 | PUSH SWITCH DEVICE - Disclosed is a push switch device. Since a push button is pressed to relatively rotate first and second pressing members in opposite directions and a push direction conversion unit converts the relative rotation of the first and second pressing members into a push movement in a switching direction, a pressing projection of the first pressing member can accurately vertically press an apex of a movable terminal. Therefore, a sense of click when the movable terminal is resiliently deformed and recovered can be maintained well, and a slide friction generated between the movable terminal and the pressing projection of the first pressing member can be minimized, preventing decrease in sense of operation and reduction in lifespan of parts due to the friction. In addition, an operation sense of the push button can be improved because straightness of the push button can be improved and there is no additional repulsion, except the repulsion by the resilient deformation of the movable terminal. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120318647 | MULTICONTACT UNIT COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO SEPARATE BLISTER-EFFECT ELECTRIC CONTACTS - A multicontact block includes at least two independent electrical contacts ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20160042894 | PUSH SWITCH - A push switch is provided with a knob that causes the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide thereon by a push operation of the knob, thereby connecting/disconnecting the movable contact point and the fixed contact point. A sliding direction of the movable contact point is set to a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob, and the push operation of the knob allows the movable contact point in contact with the fixed contact point to slide in a direction vertical to the push direction of the knob. | 02-11-2016 |
