| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 200239000 | Abutting type | 35 |
| 20090120773 | METHOD FOR QUENCHING A FAULT ARC, WITHIN A MEDIUM-VOLTAGE AND HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS SHORTING DEVICE ITSELF - The disclosure relates to a method for quenching a fault arc in a medium-voltage and high-voltage switchgear assembly, in which at least one shorting element is connected between the phases of a three-phase distribution board. In order to allow more reliable fault arc quenching in this case, the disclosure proposes that the fault arc is detected by means of sensors and an explosive charge which acts directly on the shorting switching element fires the shorting switching element at a conical contact structure which is connected to the three-phase conductors and is configured in a complementary manner to the shorting switching element, in such a manner that the complementary contours of the shorting switching element and of the three-phase conductors result in self-locking retention in the shorting position, without any holding force. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20110220474 | ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - An electronic communications device such as a key fob is provided, and in some embodiments comprises a flexible film and a spacer layer defining at least one aperture. The flexible film can cover at least a portion of the spacer layer, and defines an exterior surface of the key fob. The flexible film includes at least one contact surface and a surface adjacent to the at least one contact surface. The at least one contact surface flexes when a force is applied in order to actuate at least one switch. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20130248335 | FLOATING STATIONARY CONTACT TO CREATE STABLE, LOW RESISTANCE CONTACT JOINTS - A floating contact assembly for use in a circuit breaker includes a contact, a floating member, a bearing element, a jaw member, and a flexible conductor. The floating member includes a joint surface and the contact is electrically connected to a surface of the floating member opposite the joint surface. The bearing element is configured to abut the joint surface of the floating member such that the floating member is configured to rotate about a first axis that passes through the bearing element. The jaw member is configured to electrically connect the floating contact assembly to an external electrical component and the flexible conductor electrically couples the jaw member to the floating member. | 09-26-2013 |
| 200241000 | With subsequent sliding | 2 |
| 20090107814 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING BOUNCE BETWEEN RELAY CONTACTS - A relay assembly includes a coil and a stationary contact having a first contact surface. At least a portion of the first contact surface defines a wiping contact surface. The relay assembly also includes a movable contact having a second contact surface defining a contact area that engages the first contact surface. The movable contact is moved along a driving path toward the stationary contact when current is passed through the coil, and the movable contact is moved along a rebound path different from the driving path after initial impact with the stationary contact. The stationary contact is oriented or shaped with respect to the movable contact such that the movable contact engages, and wipes against, at least a portion of the wiping contact surface when the movable contact is moved along the rebound path. | 04-30-2009 |
| 200242000 | Having contact cleaning structure | 1 |
| 20090260962 | SELF-MONITORING SWITCH - Methods and apparatus for switching electrical signals are provided herein. In some embodiments a smart switch is provided, the smart switch may include a switch having a wipe capability; a monitor coupled to the switch for monitoring a performance characteristic thereof; and a controller configured to provide a stepped change in wipe applied by the switch between closing cycles thereof in response to the monitored performance characteristic. In some embodiments, an electronic device may be provided having a smart switch disposed therein. | 10-22-2009 |
| 200243000 | Bridging contacts | 10 |
| 20080230358 | Command Switch, in Particular an Emergency Stop Switch - A command switch or and emergency stop switch is disclosed, which includes an actuator and a contact sensor which is separated therefrom. The actuator includes housing and a tappet, which is guided therein and which has a rest position and an actuation position. The contact sensor includes an open switch element which can be placed in the actuation position by way of the tappet in a tensed position. In at least one embodiment, the command switch also includes an additional switch element which is provided with a first switch piece and a second switch piece, which are applied to the actuator in a separated manner and in/on the contact sensor. The additional switch element only closes when the contact sensor is secured to the actuator. The switch pieces of the additional switch element are separated from each other in a compulsory and advantageous manner by the separated embodiment of the command switch enabling them to be secured to different components of the command switch. An axial or radial misalignment, tilting or rotation between the actuator and the contact sensor leads to the non-conductive connection of the contact piece. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080257696 | CONTACT BLOCK - The present invention includes a contact block for a safety switch that has a support structure and a pair of electrical contacts that are fixed in position on the support structure. The contact block includes a contact block plunger provided with a bridging contact. The bridging contact extends through the contact block plunger, from one side to another, and protrudes from the sides of the contact block plunger. The contact block plunger is moveable in-between the fixed pair of electrical contacts to move the bridging contacts into and out of contact with the fixed pair of electrical contacts. A contact block guide extends along the support structure and between the pair of fixed electrical contacts and cooperates with the contact block plunger such that the contact block plunger is restricted to movement along the contact block guide. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100213040 | SWITCH STRUCTURE ON SIDEWALL OF CIRCUIT BOARD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD - A switch structure on the sidewall of a circuit board for an electronic device and manufacturing methods of the circuit board are provided. The switch structure includes a circuit board, a plurality of conductive portions, and a movable unit. The conductive portions are formed on a sidewall of the circuit board and electrically insulated from each other. The movable unit is disposed corresponding to the conductive portions to electrically connect or disconnect the plurality of conductive portions to achieve the switch function. The switch structure utilizes the structural design of the circuit board to reduce the space on the circuit board preserved for a circuit board switch. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100300853 | Ultra-thin, electronically conductive slice for button use - An ultra-thin, electrically conductive slice for button use, which includes a non-metallic matrix and a metal mesh. The metal mesh is provided in the non-metallic matrix. A plurality of metal touch points are provided on the metal mesh and exposed out of a surface of the non-metallic matrix so as to enable the surface of the non-metallic matrix to form a dense, electrically conductive mesh. The non-metallic matrix is rubber or silica. The metal mesh is electrically conductive. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20120024679 | SWITCHING DEVICE WITH A GEOMETRIC ELEMENT FOR IMPACT OF THE MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE CONTACT ELEMENT - A switching device includes a housing and an actuator disposed in the housing. The actuator includes a fixed contact element and a movable contact element, the movable contact element being a bridge forming contact in a bridge contact working area and being movable between a closed ON position and an open OFF position. A geometric component is disposed above the movable contact element with respect to an opening direction of the movable contact element and includes a geometric element configured to impact dynamics of a closing movement of the movable contact element. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120228100 | SWITCH STRUCTURE ON SIDEWALL OF CIRCUIT BOARD FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHODS OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD - A switch structure on the sidewall of a circuit board for an electronic device and manufacturing methods of the circuit board are provided. The switch structure includes a circuit board, a plurality of conductive portions, and a movable unit. The conductive portions are formed on a sidewall of the circuit board and electrically insulated from each other. The movable unit is disposed corresponding to the conductive portions to electrically connect or disconnect the plurality of conductive portions to achieve the switch function. The switch structure utilizes the structural design of the circuit board to reduce the space on the circuit board preserved for a circuit board switch. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130056337 | MOVING CONTACT-CARRYING CARRIAGE AND ELECTRICAL CUT-OFF DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CARRIAGE - A moving contact-carrying carriage ( | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130140158 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A SWITCHING UNIT OF AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH - An electrical switch including at least one switching unit includes: a contact lever and two parallel plates, between which the contact lever is resiliently retained by way of pins. The contact lever is inserted into an electrically non-conductive housing of the switching unit, wherein at least one of the pins forms a retaining pin, wherein the length of the retaining pin exceeds the distance between the parallel plates and wherein the retaining pin extends through a hole in each of the two plates and is retained by one pin end in a retaining recess in the housing and by the other pin end in an opposite retaining recess in the housing. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140262708 | SINGLE-POLE SWITCHING UNIT AND SWITCHGEAR DEVICE COMPRISING ONE SUCH UNIT - The invention relates to a single-pole switching unit ( | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150008105 | SWITCH CONTACT SUBASSEMBLY HAVING A SWITCH CONTACT BRIDGE AND CONTACT BRIDGE RETENTION MEMBER - The invention relates to a switch contact subassembly ( | 01-08-2015 |
| 200244000 | With rigid pivoted member carrying the moving contact | 11 |
| 20080210532 | Switch Adaptable to Different Operating Configurations and Improved Axial Support - The present invention relates to a single-pole or multi-pole switch to be used preferably in low-voltage systems. The switch ( | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090057112 | Switching device with a switching shaft for mounting a rotary contact link and multipole switching device arrangement - A switching device, in particular a circuit breaker, is disclosed including a switching shaft for mounting a rotary contact link with two switching contacts and a pair of fixed contacts, which pair interacts with the rotary contact link, for connection to in each case one current path. The fixed contacts and the current paths are designed in such a way that the rotary contact link is rotated from a closed position in the direction of an open position in the event of an overcurrent or a short circuit. The switching shaft has a transversely running cutout for mounting the rotary contact link, which protrudes on both sides out of the switching shaft. The rotary contact link is connected, via at least one spring element, to the switching shaft for applying a contact force in the closed position and for the rotary contact link to remain in the open position. According to at least one embodiment of the invention, the rotary contact link has at least one groove-shaped longitudinal cutout, arranged within and along the transversely running cutout in relation to the switching shaft. Two grooves, which are arranged radially opposite one another, with in each case a bent or arcuate profile are provided in the cutout of the switching shaft, the respective two ends of the grooves being positioned radially further outward than the respective central region thereof. In each case one groove is connected to the at least one groove-shaped longitudinal cutout via a transverse bolt guided therebetween. At least one prestressed spring element is provided which pushes the respective transverse bolt radially outward. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090255792 | CONTACT ASSEMBLY OF CIRCUIT BREAKER - A contact arm assembly including a plurality of substantially parallel plates having a space between each of the plurality of substantially parallel plates and a plurality of finger assemblies, at least one of the plurality of finger assemblies being pivotally attached to the plurality of substantially parallel plates and being located in the space between each of the plurality of substantially parallel plates, each of the plurality of finger assemblies having a body and an arc runner, the arc runner being locked against the body in at least two locations. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090321233 | DOUBLE-BREAKING CONTACT SYSTEM FOR A LOW VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER, A MOLDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER COMPRISING THE DOUBLE-BREAKING CONTACT SYSTEM, AND A METHOD FOR BREAKING A CIRCUIT - A concept of a double-breaking contact system with a rotating contact arm is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a novel arrangement of fixed conductors that cross over the contact arm is presented. A double-breaking contact system for a low voltage circuit breaker of at least one embodiment includes a double-breaking contact arm extending along a longitudinal axis and being rotatable across a central bearing; a first fixed conductor and a second fixed conductor, each conductor contacting one end of the contact arm, respectively and having first segments below the contact arm, second segments above the contact arm and third segments crossing over the contact arm and connecting the first segments with the corresponding second segments of each conductor; wherein the first segments and/or the second segments are arranged parallel to each other for guiding a current in a parallel direction through the respective first and/or second segments, but reverse to the current in the contact arm. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100032269 | MOVABLE CONTACT ARM AND CROSSBAR ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME - A movable arm assembly is for an electrical switching apparatus including a stationary contact and an operating mechanism. The arm assembly includes a biasing member and an arm member having a first end, an opposite second end, a pivot point therebetween, and a portion having a longitudinal axis. A movable contact is disposed at or about the first end. The arm member engages a crossbar member at or about the pivot point such that the arm member can pivot from a first position to a second position. The biasing member engages the arm member at a point between the pivot point and the second end and includes a portion that engages and biases against a housings of the crossbar member. The longitudinal axis of the portion of the arm member is oriented generally parallel to the portion of the biasing member when the arm member is at the first position. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100044196 | Circuit breaker, in particular for low voltages - A circuit breaker is disclosed, in particular for low voltages, with moving and fixed contacts, a switching shaft and a contact lever. The contact lever is rotatably mounted on or in the switching shaft, and includes a free end that extends from the switching shaft, carries the contact piece of the moving contact on one side of its external contour and has a first depression on the other opposite side of the external contour for engaging a bolt. In at least one embodiment, the contact lever is subjected to a torsional moment in the closing direction by means of the bolt in each case. To ensure opening, it is proposed that a second depression be provided at a distance from the first depression, that a slot-shaped recess be formed on the switching shaft, that the contact lever, in the event of a trip, moves the bolt towards the side wall of the recess which lies in the direction of movement, which pushes the bolt out of the first depression into the second depression, the depth of which is such that the bolt lies on the bottom of the recess, which rises radially in the closing direction in such a way that a counter force must be overcome in order to rotate the contact lever in the closing direction. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100078299 | CONTACT ARM ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE CONTACT ARM ASSEMBLY - A contact arm assembly and a method for assembling the contact arm assembly are provided. The contact arm assembly includes a first contact arm having a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion has a first contact disposed thereon and a first spring holder portion disposed thereon. The second end portion has a first tab member for coupling a first braided strap thereto. The first contact arm has a first pivot aperture extending therethrough. The contact arm assembly further includes first and second side plates. The first side plate is disposed proximate to a first side of the first contact arm and the second side plate is disposed proximate to a second side of the first contact arm. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100258415 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS, AND CARRIER ASSEMBLY AND SPRING GUIDE THEREFOR - A spring guide is provided for a carrier assembly of an electrical switching apparatus such as, for example, a circuit breaker. The carrier assembly includes a carrier body, a plurality of movable contact arms pivotably coupled to the carrier body, and a plurality of contact springs. Each of the contact springs is disposed between a portion of the carrier body and a corresponding number of the movable contact arms. Each spring guide includes a guide member disposed between a corresponding one of the contact springs and the corresponding number of movable contact arms to maintains alignment therebetween. The guide member preferably includes a planar portion including a first side, which spans a pair of adjacent movable contact arms, and a second side, which includes a projection. The projection is disposed within the coils of the corresponding one of the contact springs. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100258416 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AND ADJUSTABLE CARRIER ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - An adjustable carrier assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus such as, for example, a circuit breaker. The adjustable carrier assembly includes a carrier body having a first carrier member and a second carrier member pivotably coupled to the first carrier member. An adjustment mechanism is coupled to the carrier body, and a plurality of springs is disposed between the adjustment mechanism and the second carrier member. The springs apply a bias force on the second carrier member, and the adjustment mechanism is adjustable with respect to the carrier body in order to adjust the bias force. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110139593 | ELECTRICAL SWITCH WITH PIVOTING SWITCHING MEMBER AND IMPROVED SUPPORTING FULCRUM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAID SWITCH - The invention describes an electrical switch comprising: at least two connection terminals (T | 06-16-2011 |
| 20130299323 | Contact Structure - The present invention provides a means in which contact between contacts in a “double-break (or double-make) contact structure” occurs in two places in the same state as much as possible. A contact structure includes two fixed members ( | 11-14-2013 |
| 200245000 | With resilient mounting | 5 |
| 20080251362 | Contact Holder - A contact holder is disclosed for a contact system. An embodiment of the contact holder permits a particularly secure contacting with a particularly simple construction. The above is achieved by way of a function integration of spring and support for the moving contact of the contact system in a single component. | 10-16-2008 |
| 200247000 | Within supporting guides | 4 |
| 20080223701 | PUSH-BUTTON TESTING SYSTEM - A push-button switch test device having a flexible tab fixedly attached to a pushing member. The flexible tab is made of a flexible material and includes a deformation sensitive resistor mounted on a surface. The push-button switch test device may be used to test a push-button by imposing a known force on the flexible tab while receiving a signal level across the deformation sensitive resistor. As the known force pushes on the flexible tab, the signal level indicates when the push-button has engaged. The force may then be reversed to permit sensing of the disengagement of the switch. Configurations of a plurality of push-button switch test devices may be arranged in a test frame that mirrors a configuration of push-button switches. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20140014481 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER BUTTON MODULE THEREOF - A power button module includes a pressing member, a printed circuited board, a supporting member and a bottom cover. The supporting member defines a receiving hole therein and includes a mounting portion. The mounting portion includes a base body, a mounting section and a plurality of resilient arms interconnecting the base body and the mounting section, the pressing member is partially received in the receiving hole and fixed to the mounting section, the printed circuit board partially extends through the mounting section and connects with the pressing member. The printed circuit board comprises a contacting portion away from the pressing member. The bottom cover is fixed to the supporting member and receives the mounting portion. The bottom cover comprises an electrical connecting portion spaced from the contacting portion. The present invention further discloses an electronic device using the power button module. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140183015 | PUSH SWITCH - The invention provides a push switch including a keytop movable in a first direction, a switch, first and second circuit boards, an electronic component mounted on the second circuit board, first and second circuits electrically connected to the switch, and a body. The switch is turned on or off in response to movement of the keytop. The first circuit on the first circuit board is configured to protect the switch. The second circuit on the second circuit board is configured to actuate the electronic component in response to a turn-on or turn-off of the switch. The body includes a main body and first and second holders. The first holder at the main body holds the first circuit board. The second holder at the main body or the first holder holds the second circuit board in spaced relation to the first circuit board in the first direction. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20150294806 | CONDUCTOR GUIDE MEMBER FOR A CIRCUIT BREAKER TERMINAL ASSEMBLY - A conductor guide member for a circuit breaker terminal assembly includes a body having at least one conductor guide surface configured and disposed to facilitate alignment between at least one terminal connection member of the terminal assembly and at least one conductor. The at least one conductor guide surface gradually slopes from a first end to a second end. The second end defines a recess. | 10-15-2015 |
| 200248000 | Self-aligning contacts | 1 |
| 20150136572 | THIN PUSH BUTTON STRUCTURE - A thin push button structure includes a main board, a circuit board, an elastic element, a supporting plate, a key top and a frame. The circuit board is disposed on the main board and formed with a plurality of cavities. The supporting plate includes a seat, an extending portion and a contacting portion. The seat is formed with a window at the central region and connected to the contacting portion by the extending portion. The elastic element is disposed on the circuit board. The key top includes a main body and a plurality of posts that extend therefrom. The frame includes a through opening and a plurality of alignment grooves at the periphery of the opening. The frame sleeves the key top, and the posts are received by the alignment grooves. The key top caps the contacting portion and is movable within the alignment grooves and the cavities. | 05-21-2015 |
| 200250000 | Having biasing means | 3 |
| 20120199453 | CIRCUIT-BREAKER, IN PARTICULAR FOR LOW VOLTAGES - A circuit breaker is disclosed, in particular for low voltages, having a switch shaft and a contact lever rotationally mounted and extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the switch shaft and protruding out of the switch shaft, the shaft carrying a movable contact on a side of the outer contour of the contact piece, and including a recess on the opposite side of the outer contour thereof for suspending a pin having a force applied thereto on both sides of the contact lever by way of one spring each, each applying a torque to the contact lever in the closing direction. The two springs each include a cover element extending along the spring and each disposed between the spring and the arc formed between the contact pieces when the circuit breaker is opened. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120298489 | CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACT ASSEMBLY, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING SAME - Embodiments provide an electrical contact assembly. The electrical contact assembly includes a crossbar, a pivot pin mounted in the crossbar, a contact arm pivotally mounted on the pivot pin and rotatable about a pivot axis, a moveable electrical contact spaced from the pivot axis in a first arm portion of the contact arm, and a spring assembly coupled between the crossbar and the contact arm, the spring assembly including a clevis pin and a spring received on the clevis pin wherein an end of the clevis pin extends through the spring and is received in a pivot recess in the crossbar. Electrical contact assemblies with offset rod ends and limit stops are also disclosed. Systems including the electrical contact assembly and methods of operating the electrical contact assembly are provided, as are other aspects. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20160042882 | CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH SECONDARY DISPLACEMENT SPRINGS - Circuit breakers with a first bus energizing spring held in the housing that electrically connects the circuit board to an external electrical connection. The bus primary energizing spring is configured to deflect toward the circuit board with a first linear displacement. The circuit breakers also include a second bus energizing spring held in the housing that is configured to deflect toward the circuit board with a second linear displacement that supplements the first linear displacement. | 02-11-2016 |
