| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 200430110 |
Actuator locking device
| 45 |
| 200430160 |
Actuator blocking device (e.g., latch)
| 40 |
| 200430040 |
Removable actuator
| 9 |
| 200430220 |
Locked cover prevents access to actuator | 2 |
| 20110174599 | Cover Assembly With Electrical Switching Apparatus - An improved cover assembly for use with an electrical switching apparatus can be said to comprise a retention device that is structured to be disposed on the electrical switching apparatus and a cover that comprises an engagement element and that is disposed on the retention device. The cover is translatable between a first configuration and a second configuration and is configured such that a locking element will resist movement of the cover toward the second configuration. In the first configuration, the engagement element and the retention device confront one another to resist movement of the cover away from the electrical switching apparatus. However, in the second configuration, the engagement element and the retention device are clear of one another and enable the cover to be pivoted away from the electrical switching apparatus to provide access to the control elements of the switching apparatus. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20150041290 | HIDDEN/SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM FOR FIELD-INSTALLED ACCESSORY ACCESS - An electrical switching apparatus housing assembly for an electrical switching apparatus assembly is provided. The electrical switching apparatus housing assembly including a body assembly and a movable door member. The body assembly includes a number of outer sidewalls. The outer sidewalls define an enclosed space. The outer sidewalls include a top sidewall. The top sidewall includes a limited opening to the enclosed space. The movable door member is movably coupled to the top sidewall. The door member is movable between an open, first position, wherein the door member is not disposed in the limited opening, and a closed, second position, wherein the door member is disposed in the limited opening. | 02-12-2015 |
| 200430020 |
Combined with connector coupling | 2 |
| 20090242361 | OPERATIING MECHANISM FOR A SWITCHING DEVICE - An operating mechanism, for a switch of a switching device disposed in a control cabinet having a door, includes a locking device having a locking element movable between a release position and a locking position. A spring device is configured to bias the locking element toward the release position. A force-transmitting member is operatively coupled to a resilient control member of the door, the force-transmitting member being configured to actuate the locking element. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20130001052 | MECHANICAL INTERLOCK SOCKET OUTLET - A mechanical interlock socket outlet includes a female receptacle mounted to a face plate, a breaker box, a toggle switch for activating the breaker box, and an actuating rod for operating the toggle switch. A locking arm is provided for engaging the actuating rod and has a first position and a second position. A safety release saddle plate is engaged to the actuating rod. The plate has a locking arm release portion such that movement of the plate will contact the locking arm and move the locking arm from the first to a second position. Springs are connected between the plate and the face plate, and connected to a portion of the saddle plate adjacent a top portion of the plate. The springs act to return the saddle plate and toggle switch to a locked position. A push pin is provided to move the saddle plate. | 01-03-2013 |
| 200430030 |
Engine starter protector | 1 |
| 20090152077 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM OF VEHICLE - A hydraulic control system includes a key detector that detects whether an ignition key is in an on state, a control portion that outputs different control signals according to whether the engine is on if the key is on, and a valve, such as a solenoid valve, that controls gear shifts according to the control signals from the control portion. A hydraulic control method includes determining whether an ignition key is on; determining whether an engine is on or off if the key is on; and controlling a valve, such as a solenoid valve, that controls gear shifts, differently depending on whether the engine is on or off, such as by applying different duty values to the valve. A low duty value may be applied to the valve when the engine is off, and a higher duty value may be applied to the valve when the engine is on. | 06-18-2009 |
| Entries |
| Document | Title | Date |
|---|
| 20080251360 | Data setter - At least one plug is selectively fit into the plug-fitting portions | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080257693 | SWITCH DEVICE AND LENS-FITTED PHOTO FILM UNIT - A lens-fitted photo film unit includes a front cover which covers an outside of a main body. A flash light source is secured to the main body. A sliding mechanism for switching is kept slidable on the main body, for generating a signal to actuate the flash light source. A button projection is formed to project from the sliding mechanism, and positioned externally through an opening of the front cover. A positioning projection is formed on an inside of the front cover, has an engaging surface oriented crosswise to a sliding direction of the sliding mechanism. A lock arm is disposed on the sliding mechanism, has a contact surface for engagement with the engaging surface, to lock the sliding mechanism. When the button projection is pressed toward the main body, the sliding mechanism is deformed flexibly, and unlocked by disengagement of the lock arm. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090050450 | COMPUTER DEVICE WITH KEYBOARD LOCK FUNCTION, AND METHOD OF PERFORMING KEYBOARD LOCK IN THE COMPUTER DEVICE - A computer device includes a keyboard connected electrically to a main module. The keyboard is operable between a lock mode, where the keyboard is inhibited from outputting a scan code signal, and an unlock mode, where the keyboard is enabled to output a scan code signal corresponding to a pressed one of keys of the keyboard. When one of the keys of the keyboard is pressed while the keyboard is operated in the lock mode, the keyboard provides a control signal to an input/output interface unit of the main module for controlling generation of an indication output. A method of performing keyboard lock in the computer device is also disclosed. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100051425 | ENGINE STARTER SWITCH DEVICE - A coil bobbin to which an immobilizer coil is mounted, coil connecting terminals to which ends of the coil are connected, a fixed contact, a terminal for the fixed contact and connector terminals are integrally formed by resin molding into a coil bobbin integrated type insulator. Then, the coil connecting terminals, the terminal for the fixed contact, and the connector terminals are respectively soldered to a wiring board. All of them are incorporated in a body. In this manner, stress exerted on the soldered areas between the coil connecting terminals and the wiring board can be moderated to the substantially same extent as stress exerted on the soldered areas between the terminal for the fixed contact and the connector terminals, and the wiring board. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110073445 | CONTROL MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A control mechanism includes a control, a mounting plate, and a printed circuit board. The control includes a rotary main body, a contact member connected to the rotary main body, and at least one limiting protrusion extending from a side of the rotary main body. The mounting plate includes a through hole receiving the control, and a blocking portion extending from an inner surface of the through hole. The blocking portion defines at least one cutout. The printed circuit board includes a resilient contact. The at least one limiting protrusion is blocked by the blocking portion until the rotary main body is rotated to a portion whereby the at least one limiting protrusion aligns with the at least one cutout, such that the contact member impels the resilient contact. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110198200 | CHILDPROOF LIGHT SWITCH GUARD - A method of restricting small children from accessing a standard household light switch. Existing light switch guard designs require extra steps to allow access to the light switch, such as using a key or pushing a button to lock and unlock the device, or unscrewing a screw to allow repositioning of the switch guard to lock the light switch in the on or off position. The childproof light switch guard restricts small children from accessing a standard household light switch while remaining fully functional to adults by nature of the anatomical differences between a child's hand and an adult's hand without pushing any buttons, moving any parts, locking and unlocking, or removal and repositioning. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110278140 | Restriction Mechanism for Ignition Switch - A vehicle starter switch device including a cylinder, a rotor rotatable in the cylinder to a plurality of rotational positions including a first position and a second position, an ignition switch connected to the rotor, and a restriction mechanism that restricts and permits the rotation of the rotor. The restriction mechanism includes a single solenoid that restricts rotation of the rotor from the first position to the second position when de-energized. The solenoid also permits rotation of the rotor from the second position to the first position when de-energized. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120090966 | AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH WITH TRANSFER INHIBITOR - Apparatuses and methods for providing a capability to prevent an automatic transfer switch from automatically switching from a primary to a secondary power source are illustrated. The automatic transfer switch includes a transfer inhibitor that is configured to receive a transfer inhibit signal. In response to receiving the transfer inhibit signal, a switching logic is configured to prevent a contactor of the automatic transfer switch from automatically connecting the secondary source to a load. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20130284570 | APPLIANCE COMPRISING AN OPERATING UNIT - An appliance has an operating unit with an actuating element for triggering a pre-determined action. The actuating element is mechanically actuatable by force of a user. The actuating element is preferably a mechanically actuatable switch and/or key element. A touch-sensitive sensor is built into the actuating element, for detecting skin contact occurring as a result of the exertion of force for the mechanical actuation of the actuating element. The appliance is also embodied in such a way that, as a requirement for triggering the pre-determined actions, it is checked whether the actuating element is actuated and skin contact is detected by the touch-sensitive sensor. The appliance prevents defective actuations by associating touch-sensitive sensor technology with the mechanically actuatable actuating element. This ensures that mechanical actuation without skin contact does trigger the predetermined action. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140332355 | Childproof electric switch enclosure - The present invention is a childproof electrical switch cover that prevents children from operating the enclosed toggle or rocker electrical switch but allows adults to do so. The childproof cover is placed over the existing electrical switch to be protected and is held firmly in place against the existing electrical switch using the same hardware previously used to hold the existing electrical switch firmly against its support structure: the childproof electric switch cover and the wall switch that it is placed upon forming a protected volume that is not accessible to children attempting to actuate the electrical switch. Access by adults to the existing switch is provided thru removable childproof caps located on the childproof cover. When the childproof cap of the present invention is removed by an adult, the cover remains childproof. Additional childproofing is achieved by restricting the dimensions of the opening that is revealed when the cap is removed to those smaller then the width of a child's hand and by making the vertical height from the opening to the existing switch longer than a child's finger so the child can not reach the actuator of the switch. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140374223 | Frame-supported circuit breaker having automatic locking function - An air circuit breaker with a self-locking function, includes: an air circuit breaker body; wherein the air circuit breaker further includes an input unit for inputting a locking code or an unlocking code; an authentication processing unit for receiving the locking code or the unlocking code from the input unit and outputting a control signal after authenticating; and a locking unit for receiving the control signal from the authentication processing unit and locking or unlocking the air circuit breaker body. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20160055995 | Knife Switch Safety Device - A safety device is provided for use in conjunction with a knife switch disposed in a switch well. The safety device comprises an elongate base member having a head end and an insertion portion extending distally away therefrom. The insertion portion is configured for at least partial insertion into the switch well between the knife switch and an internal wall of the switch well when the knife switch is in its open configuration. The device further comprises a slot formed in at least a portion of the insertion portion of the base member. The slot is sized and positioned to receive at least a portion of the blade when the knife switch is in its open configuration and the insertion portion is inserted into the switch well between the knife switch and the internal wall. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160071661 | Electric Switch - An electric switch, in particular for manually operated electric tools or appliances with an electric motor, is switchable from outside by means of a plunger. A changeover device is provided for setting the direction of rotation of the electric motor, which changeover device can be activated for example by a tappet arranged on the outside. The switch is constructed very compactly, which simplifies the sealing of a switch of this type. | 03-10-2016 |
