Abstract: An intermediate disconnect section includes a utility power breaker and an alternate power breaker. A switching mechanism opens and closes the utility power breaker and the alternate power breaker, so as to be in one of a first, second or third state. The utility power breaker is closed and the alternate power breaker is open while in the first state. The utility power breaker is open and the alternate power breaker is closed while in the second state. The utility power breaker is open and the alternate power breaker is open while in the third state.

Abstract: A trigger switch according to one or more embodiments may include a first conductive plate (movable electrode) movable in response to movement of a trigger receiving a depressing operation, and a second fixed electrode (fixed electrode) located adjacent to a movable range of the first conductive plate with a space in between. The second fixed electrode forms a capacitor together with the first conductive plate. The capacitor formed by the first conductive plate and the second fixed electrode has a capacitance that changes as the first conductive plate moves.

Abstract: A pressure switch includes an actuation unit disposed within a body of the pressure switch and biased in a first direction by a spring arrangement and accessible at a fitting end of the pressure switch to be movable in a second direction against the bias of the spring by fluid at the fitting end. The actuation unit includes a limiter trapped in a pocket to limit the range of travel of the actuation unit, thereby safeguarding the electrical switch element from sustaining damage due to excessive travel. The pocket may be formed by the cooperation of two separate pieces. The spring arrangement may be biased by another piece disposed within a body of the pressure switch.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of switches, and particularly provides a switch for a vehicle and a vehicle. The invention aims to solve the problems of switch zero drift and shaking caused by the existence of a dimensional deviation of a switch of an existing vehicle.

Abstract: An input device includes a detection surface configured to be operated by an operation body, a first fixed electrode, a movable electrode, first and second terminals configured to be connected to an outside of the input device, and a direct-connection line electrically connecting the movable electrode to the second terminal via no capacitor. The movable electrode has a lower surface facing an upper surface of the first fixed electrode to be capacitively coupled to the first fixed electrode. The movable contact is displaceable to approach the first fixed electrode in response to a pressing of the detection surface by the operation body. The first terminal is configured to output, to the outside of the input device, a first electric signal containing a change in a capacitance between the first fixed electrode and the movable electrode.

Abstract: A key module includes a keycap, an indicator light source, a first backlight source and a second backlight source. The keycap includes an indication area and a character area. The indicator light source is configured to emit an indicating light of a first color toward the indication area. The first backlight source is configured to emit a first backlight of the first color toward the character area. The second backlight source is configured to emit a second backlight of a second color toward the character area, wherein the second color is different from the first color. As a result, the key module could display the light of different colors based on different operations, thereby being distinguishable from the color of the light emitted by the adjacent key module.

Abstract: A remote control device may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may be configured to be mounted over an installed mechanical switch having a paddle actuator and may include a base and a control unit that is configured to be removably attached to the base. The base may include a frame, a clamp arm, a screw, and/or a sleeve. The clamp arm may be configured to secure the base to a protruding portion of the paddle actuator. The clamp arm may be attached to the frame at a pivot joint. The clamp arm may be configured to pivot about the pivot joint. The pivot joint may be located proximate to an endpoint or a midpoint of the frame.

Abstract: A backlight module is configured to illuminate at least one key cap. The backlight module includes a light emitting unit, a light guide plate and a lighting board. The light guide plate has a light guide hole for accommodating the light emitting unit. The lighting board has a pair of pads connected to the light emitting unit respectively. The lighting board includes a first reflective layer surrounding the light emitting unit and at least partially covering the pair of pads. Each of the pair of pads has a plurality of branches and at least one hollow area. The at least one hollow area overlaps with at least one part of the light emitting unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein a user interface device includes a hinge configured to slide in a first direction along a rail extending in the first direction; and a knob coupled to the hinge to slide in the first direction and configured to detect a rotation input; wherein the knob includes a knob base coupled to the hinge, a bearing including a first member coupled to the knob base and a second member rotatable about a rotation axis with respect to the first member, and a knob body coupled to the second member and configured to rotate with respect to the knob base, wherein the knob body is detachably coupled to the second member.

Abstract: An assembly for a wall-mounted or surface-mounted switch comprises a housing, a shell, and circuitry board. The housing comprises a base and a sidewall defining an interior space, a resilient arm projecting from the base into the interior space. The shell has a sidewall and is mounted to the housing to enclose the interior space. The interior of the shell includes a switch contact surface. The circuitry includes a switch such as a tactile or linear switch. The shell is movable from a disengaged position to an actuating position in response to force applied to the exterior of the shell. Applied force causes the switch contact surface to actuate the switch and the shell to deflect the resilient arm. When the applied force is removed, the resilient arm returns the shell to a neutral position.

Abstract: Lockout tagout assemblies, systems, and methods are disclosed. Exemplary lockout tagout assemblies include a base, an arm moveable with respect to the base, and a member extending at an angle from the arm. The member can engage with a circuit breaker in an off position to retain the circuit breaker in the off position.

Abstract: A key structure includes an upper cover, a movable element, an elastic element, a pressure sensing module, a base, and a circuit board. The pressure sensing module is arranged on the base, and the pressure sensing module is electrically connected with the circuit board. The pressure sensing module includes a pressure sensing element and a conducting element, and the pressure sensing element is configured for contacting with the movable element after being pressed, monitoring a pressure on the movable element, and converting the pressure into a pressure signal; the conducting element is configured for conducting the pressure signal to the circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-directional input device. The device includes: an upper case, defining an opening part in a center of a top part; a first operating member, protruding from the opening part and including a flange; a first sliding member, defining a first opening; an elastic piece, arranged on an outer periphery of the first sliding member and configured to push the first sliding member back to an origin position; a second and third sliding members sliding in X and Y directions, respectively; a first and second movable contacts provided on the second the third sliding members, respectively; a circuit board, including a first and second fixed contacts; a push member including a flat part in contact with the flange and a boss; a coil spring, pushing the push member upward; a first support, configured to hold the push member at an upper limit position; and a lower case.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a low profile key for a keyboard having an overmolded support structure. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a key cap having an illuminable symbol. A support structure having a pair of overmolded wings may pivotally couple to the key cap. A switch housing may surround the support structure and connect each of the first and second wings. A tactile dome may be at least partially positioned within the switch housing and configured to bias the key cap upward. A sensing membrane may be positioned along an underside surface of the tactile dome and configured to trigger a switch event in response to a collapsing of the tactile dome caused by a depression of the key cap. A feature plate may be positioned below the sensing membrane. A light guide panel may define at least one light extraction feature that may be configured to propagate light toward the key cap and cause illumination of the illuminable symbol.

Abstract: A switching device for industrial equipment having at least one pair of contacts includes a transfer member rotatably mounted in the switching device. The transfer member is configured to receive a first force applied to the switching device in a first direction and to receive a second force applied to the switching device in a second direction. A rocker arm, rotatably mounted in the switching device, engages the transfer member to receive the first force over a first angle of rotation and to receive the second force over a second angle of rotation. The second angle of rotation is less than the first angle of rotation. A lever arm is pivotally mounted within the switching device. The lever arm engages the rocker arm to move between an Off position and an On position, and a plunger is actuated by the lever arm to selectively open and close the contacts.

Abstract: Disclosed are a rocker device and a handle controller. The rocker device includes a mounting seat assembly, an electric control board, an upper shell and a bottom shell. The mounting seat assembly is provided with a first groove and an arc-shaped groove for mounting the rocker arm assembly. The electric control board is disposed in the first groove, and the upper shell covers a top area of the mounting seat assembly. The upper shell fixes two ends of the rocker arm assembly in the arc-shaped groove and confines the electric control board to the first groove. A first connecting portion is also provided on an outer periphery of the upper shell. The mounting seat assembly is disposed in the bottom shell, and the bottom shell is clamped with the first connecting portion.

Abstract: A lock switch module for an appliance door-lock is provided. The lock switch module may include a PCB (printed circuit board) with an insulating support, multiple conductive tracks applied to the insulating support, an electrical connector, multiple terminals connected to respective conductive tracks, and a door-lock switch that is electrically connected between two of the conductive tracks. A locking pin can move between retracted and extracted positions and cooperate with the door-lock switch to correspondingly change the door-lock switch's state. A low voltage electric motor has a rotating output shaft and is connected electrically to at least two conductive tracks of the PCB. A transmission mechanism is operatively positioned between the output shaft of the electric motor and the locking pin to drive, following the actuation of the electric motor, the movement of the locking pin between the retracted and extracted positions.

Abstract: A keyboard device with a display panel including a base, a scissors feet assembly movably disposed on the base, an elastic member disposed on the base, a display panel supported by the scissors feet assembly and the elastic member, and multiple light transmittance keycaps disposed on the display panel is provided. The display panel has multiple display surfaces, multiple hollow portions, and multiple elastic portions. Each of the display surfaces is surrounded by the hollow portions, and is suspended between the hollow portions by the elastic portions. The light transmittance keycaps respectively and correspondingly cover the display surfaces.

Abstract: A stackable electrical contact block includes a housing, the housing having a top and bottom side and accommodating a first and second electrical terminal, an actuation pusher adapted to move from a resting position to an actuated position to break the contact between the first and second terminals, the actuation pusher having a head protruding from the top side, a clearance below the actuation pusher, and a return spring biasing the actuation pusher towards its resting position, a bottom end of the return spring extending into the clearance. The housing's bottom side is a connection interface with an entrance providing access to the clearance. A central part of the clearance is taken up by the bottom end of the return spring, and a peripheral part is a space for receiving the actuation head of a component connected to the contact block via the connection interface.

Abstract: An operation device includes a support portion, a moving body operated by an operator and movably supported by the support portion, a detection unit that detects movement of the moving body, and contact portions respectively provided on the support portion and the moving body and brought into contact with each other. The contact portion of one of the support portion and the moving body has an elastic region that is first brought into contact with the contact portion of the other when the contact portions are brought into contact with each other and a rigid region provided adjacent to the elastic region and continuously brought into contact with the contact portion of the other following the contact of the elastic region to regulate the movement of the moving body.