Electric Switch Details Patents (Class 200/237)
  • Patent number: 11552637
    Abstract: The present application relates to an operating appliance for interacting with a user, including a transparent cover device, a support device with a sensor cutout, and a pressure switch, wherein the transparent cover device forms an operating area and a lower side lying opposite to the operating area and the support device is arranged on or at the lower side and the pressure switch is located and aligned within the sensor cutout in such a way that a user input by means of a finger of the user on the operating area is detectable by the pressure switch, wherein a finger indentation is provided on the operating area and arranged above the pressure switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: KARL STORZ SE & CO. KG
    Inventors: Romana Geißer, Achim Sauter, Klaus Storz
  • Patent number: 11107649
    Abstract: A keyboard device includes a substrate, a connection hook, a keycap, and a connecting member. The substrate has a top surface including an assembly area. The connection hook is disposed on the assembly area and includes a fixed seat fixed on the substrate, a standing portion, and a reinforcement block. The standing portion is extending from the fixed seat and extending in a direction away from the fixed seat. A hook portion is laterally extending from a top end of the standing portion, the hook portion has a bottom edge. The reinforcement block is connected to the standing portion and the bottom edge. The keycap is disposed on the assembly area. The connecting member is connected between the keycap and the assembly area. The connecting member includes a shaft slidably pivoted at the bottom edge. An inner side of the shaft includes an avoidance groove corresponding to the reinforcement block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: CHICONY ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Mitsuo Horiuchi, Chia-Hsin Chen, Po-Hsin Li
  • Patent number: 10665434
    Abstract: Disclosed is a slip ring including: a conductive rotor that is rotatable around a rotation axis; a conductive stator provided coaxially with the rotor; a conductive sphere disposed between the rotor and the stator to form an electric path between the rotor and the stator; and a conductive coil spring provided between the sphere and one of the rotor and the stator and extending in a circumferential direction with respect to the rotation axis to be in contact with the sphere and one of the rotor and the stator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Kazuya Matsumoto, Takashi Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 10650992
    Abstract: In a switch device, an operating knob is capable of being pushed so as to swing around a first axis from a non-operated position to a predetermined push operation position with respect to a switch case and is capable of being toggled so as to swing around a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis from the non-operated position to a predetermined toggle operation position. A first engagement portion where the operating knob engages with a push switch is disposed on the second axis, and a second engagement portion where the operating knob engages with a toggle switch is disposed at a position closer to the first axis in a direction along the second axis than the first engagement portion where the operating knob engages with the push switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Toyo Denso Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahito Kobayashi, Naoto Ootsuka
  • Patent number: 10490377
    Abstract: A tripping mechanism for a circuit breaker comprises a connecting rod assembly and a control assembly, wherein one end of the connecting rod assembly is connected with a rotating shaft assembly for driving the circuit breaker to be switched off in a driving manner, and the other end of the connecting rod assembly is provided with a jump pin which can be connected with the control assembly in a latching manner, and the jump pin is also provided with a U-shaped groove. The control assembly comprises a switching-off latch which is rotatably mounted. The end part of the switching-off latch can be connected with the U-shaped groove in a latching and limiting manner, and the circuit breaker triggers the end part of the switching-off latch to be tripped from the U-shaped groove when being switched off, and therefore the rotating shaft assembly connected with the connecting rod assembly drives the circuit breaker to be switched off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignees: ZHEJIANG CHINT ELECTRICS CO., LTD, SEARI ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Binhua Pan, Jisheng Sun
  • Patent number: 10418198
    Abstract: A contactor assembly for a transfer switch includes a housing, first and second operating mechanisms in the housing, a first contact assembly in the housing and adjacent the first operating mechanism, a second contact assembly in the housing and adjacent the second operating mechanism, and a central control system in the housing and coupled to each of the first and second operating mechanisms. The central control system is configured to be manually actuated (i) in a first way to cause the first operating mechanism to change the first contact assembly to a closed state and to lock the second contact assembly in an open state and (ii) in a second way to cause the second operating mechanism to change the second contact assembly to a closed state and to lock the first contact assembly in an open state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventor: Scott Morgan Williams
  • Patent number: 10276317
    Abstract: A snap-action drive for a switching device has an energy store, a swinging movable part and a securing device for the movable part. The securing device secures a position of the swinging movable part by a force effect, wherein a reversal of direction of the movable part takes place counter to the force effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hans-Peter Dambietz, Christian Dengler, Frank Ehrlich, Roland Monka, Ingolf Reiher, Stefan Rossa, Peter Schmidt, Marcel Weigel
  • Patent number: 10269521
    Abstract: A mounting structure for an energy storage assembly of a circuit breaker comprises an energy storage lever and an energy storage spring, wherein one end of the energy storage lever is an energy storage end which is connected with the energy storage spring, and the other end of the energy storage lever is a driving end. An external force can be applied to the driving end, such that the energy storage lever rotates around a lever fulcrum in the middle of the energy storage lever, thereby extruding the energy storage spring at the energy storage end to finish energy storage. One end of the energy storage spring is connected and mounted with the energy storage lever, and the other end of the energy storage spring is mounted in a base support. An energy storage mounting shaft which can be considered as a rotating fulcrum is also arranged in the middle of the energy storage lever. The driving end is stressed, such that the energy storage lever rotates around the energy storage mounting shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignees: ZHEJIANG CHINT ELECTRICS CO., LTD, SEARI ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Binhua Pan, Jisheng Sun
  • Patent number: 10062527
    Abstract: A contactor assembly for a transfer switch includes a housing, first and second operating mechanisms in the housing, a first contact assembly in the housing and adjacent the first operating mechanism, a second contact assembly in the housing and adjacent the second operating mechanism, and a central control system in the housing and coupled to each of the first and second operating mechanisms. The central control system is configured to be manually actuated (i) in a first way to cause the first operating mechanism to change the first contact assembly to a closed state and to lock the second contact assembly in an open state and (ii) in a second way to cause the second operating mechanism to change the second contact assembly to a closed state and to lock the first contact assembly in an open state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventor: Scott Morgan Williams
  • Patent number: 9742135
    Abstract: The invention relates to a slip ring assembly of a slip ring transducer for transducing electrical signals between a stationary part and a part which rotates around an axis of rotation, comprising: at least one slip ring for transducing one of the electrical signals between the slip ring and at least one slip element trailing thereon, in particular a brush, and a slip ring shaft for securing the at least one slip ring thereon, the slip ring shaft having guiding channels distributed along its circumference in order to receive electrical lines for electrically connecting the at least one slip ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: WOBBEN PROPERTIES GMBH
    Inventors: Frank Gerdes, Aike Janssen, Matthias Haller
  • Patent number: 9576750
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Soundararajan Narayanasamy, Wolfgang Meyer-Haack, Janakiraman Narayanan, Devendra Kumar Sharma
  • Publication number: 20140374226
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Soundararajan Narayanasamy, Wolfgang Meyer-Haack, Janakiraman Narayanan, Devendra Kumar Sharma
  • Publication number: 20140374227
    Abstract: Circuit breakers with a cam follower having an upper post with the cam follower held by a cross bar to prevent cam/arm misalignment during high interruption shot on the breaker. Related cam followers have an upwardly extending post located on one side edge portion and cooperates with a shunt to provide shunt separation during high interruption breaker shots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: William G. Eberts
  • Patent number: 8885355
    Abstract: A structure such as a button may have a substrate. Components such as switches may be mounted on the substrate. The substrate may be a printed circuit board with solder pads. A snap member may be soldered to one of the solder pads. A metal clip may have a snap arm with an opening. The metal clip may be attached to the printed circuit board. When attached, the opening in the snap arm may mate with the snap member that is soldered to the solder pad on the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be attached to a button housing member. A button cover member may be attached to the clip. A ground connection may be formed between the metal clip and the snap member by providing the snap member with structures that bear against the metal clip and form an electrical connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Craig Matthew Stanley
  • Publication number: 20140238829
    Abstract: Disclosed is a shaft inserted member into which a shaft is inserted in a relatively movable manner, and a locking mechanism provided in the shaft inserted member. The tip portion of the shaft includes a locking step portion formed by providing an annular groove or a ring-shaped projection portion. The locking mechanism includes at least two locking pieces arranged around the shaft at an equal interval. The shaft is stopped from slipping off by a tip portion of each of the tip locking portions abutting on the locking step portion. The locking piece can receive the force in a pulling direction in a length direction of the locking piece, whereby a load can be reduced. That is, sufficient strength can be maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: TOYO DENSO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yukiyoshi TAKATSU, Shingo MIYAYAMA
  • Publication number: 20140236787
    Abstract: A circuit breaker having internal power monitoring and data signal generating apparatus, and a system for utilizing such a circuit breaker in a facility having a plurality of tenants served by branch circuits from a plurality of distribution panels. The circuit breaker radiates signals indicative of power consumption of the branch circuit protected thereby, together with a unique address identifier tied to one tenant. Electrical billings are based on summing all signals for each tenant. Changes to branch circuits during tenancy will not disturb correct billings since individual circuit breakers are associated with that tenant using power supplied by each branch circuit. Hence changes to branch circuits may be limited to modify building space locations served by the modified branch circuit, and need not be further modified to maintain correct billing in light of the circuit changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas M. Rohrbaugh
  • Publication number: 20140131181
    Abstract: A keypad comprises a keypad frame and a metal spacer disposed on a backside thereof. At least one metal fret having a plurality of metal standoffs is disposed amongst the corresponding keycaps. These metal standoffs connect to the metal spacer (for example, via laser welding). The keypad frame can include a plurality of registration components and the metal spacer can include corresponding registration component-receiving openings disposed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Chao CHEN, Xiaofeng LI, Li HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140110230
    Abstract: An attachment apparatus is usable as a line terminal or load terminal of a circuit interrupter to enable a conductive element that includes a ring terminal to be electrically connected with a conductor of a circuit interrupter. The attachment apparatus employs a conventional lug which serves as a connector. The lug includes a threaded engagement element. The attachment apparatus further includes a connection element having a threaded receptacle that is structured to receive a shank of a threaded fastener. The shank is received through a hole formed in a ring terminal and is further threadably receivable in the receptacle of the connection apparatus to enable the ring terminal and a wire connected therewith to be reliably electrically connected with a line conductor or a load conductor of the circuit interrupter. The threaded shank can be unthreaded from the connection element to permit removal of the ring terminal and associated wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: William George Eberts, Kenneth D. Kolberg
  • Publication number: 20140069784
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for evaluating the mechanical performances of a switchgear device comprising at least one pole. Each pole comprises: a pair of contacts (12, 14); a support arm (16) for a first contact (14); a mechanism (22) for driving the support arm (16) comprising a rotary poles shaft (20) and energy accumulation means capable of driving a movement of the said arm in order to place the contacts (12, 14) in an open position. The method consists in: measuring the angle of rotation (?) of the poles shaft (20) over a period of opening the contacts (12, 14); retrieving from the measurements at least one specific value; comparing the said specific value with specific initial operational specifications of the switchgear device; diagnosing the mechanical wear performances of the drive mechanism (22) as a function of a comparative state between the specific values obtained and those of the operational specifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Schneider Electric Industries SAS
    Inventor: Francois CAZALS
  • Publication number: 20130048481
    Abstract: An electrical switch is disclosed, especially a circuit breaker. In addition, a method for improving such a switch is also disclosed. In order to protect an electrical switch in an especially simple manner from contamination and/or damage by erosion materials, it is proposed to cover a few or all functional parts of the switch at least partly with a protective material, wherein the protective material involves a viscous, temperature-resistant mass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jürgen BIRNER, Walter FELDEN, Bernhard HANNICH, Thomas PNIOK
  • Publication number: 20130048480
    Abstract: A structure for a signal line has the signal line having a base, a lower insulating layer formed at an upper surface of the base, a semiconductor layer disposed along a pathway at an upper surface of the lower insulating layer, at least a part of the semiconductor layer configured to transmit a signal, an upper insulating layer formed at an upper surface of the semiconductor layer, at least a part of the upper insulating layer being mounted along the semiconductor layer; and a strip conductor formed at an upper surface of the upper insulating layer, at least a part of the strip conductor being mounted along the upper insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: OMRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junya Yamamoto, Koji Narise
  • Patent number: 8366492
    Abstract: A terminal reversing block mounts to a standard electrical disconnect device such as a circuit breaker or a pullout switch. The disconnect device has a housing which defines a cavity that faces in one direction for receiving a cable. Front and rear contacts are in the housing, one of which extends into the cavity for engagement with a cable. A terminal reversing block has a housing with at least one pocket which faces in a direction other than the opposite of the direction in which the disconnect device's cavity faces. A terminal collar disposed in the terminal reversing block pocket is engageable with a cable inserted into the pocket. A terminal in the reversing block has a mating portion and a connecting portion. The connecting portion engages the terminal collar. The mating portion engages one of the front and rear contacts of the electrical disconnect device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Boltswitch, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Erickson, James A. Erickson, John Walter Erickson
  • Publication number: 20120067708
    Abstract: A switch module applied for a power supply system is disclosed. The switch module comprises a power switch, an insulating member, a surge absorber and a pyrocondensation belt. The power switch is connected with the power supply system, the insulating member is set on the power switch, the surge absorber is electrically connected with the power switch and adjacent to the power switch, the pyrocondensation belt is connected with the surge absorber and the insulating member. The pyrocondensation belt shrinks with a temperature of the surge absorber. When the insulating member is in the initial state, the insulating member does not affect the power switch. The insulating member makes the power switch off when the shrinkage degree of the pyrocondensation belt develops enough to block the power switch from being on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: POWERTECH INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YU-LUNG LEE, JUNG-HUI HSU
  • Patent number: 8138862
    Abstract: An installation switching device having at least one pole current path comprises two stationary contact pieces; a moving contact bridge including two moving contact pieces forming a double-break pole with the two stationary contact pieces; a contact pressure spring exerting a pressure on the moving contact bridge in a closing direction of the moving contact bridge; a pusher configured to act on the moving contact bridge counter to the pressure of the contact pressure spring in an opening direction, the pusher including a slide and a striking pin disposed moveably relative to the moving contact bridge and to one another in a movement direction of the moving contact bridge; a switch latch having a latching point; an operating lever configured to act on the pusher; and an electromagnetic release having an impact armature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: ABB AG
    Inventors: Ralf Mueller, Frank Hustert, Hans-Peter Weyand
  • Patent number: 8134429
    Abstract: An electrical appliance designed according to the principle of a fork connection, and into which a contact element is insertable between two contact clips. In the event of high currents, such as those which can occur in the event of short circuits in a load which is connected to the fork connection, magnetic forces counteract current constriction forces, thus allowing higher currents to be carried through the connection without the contact clips being bent apart from one another in the process. This is achieved in that a magnetic field caused by a current is concentrated in a particularly advantageous manner for production of forces which draw the two clip contacts together with the aid of a part at least partially composed of a ferromagnetic material, one of which in at least one embodiment, is arranged between the contact clips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Oliver Harling
  • Publication number: 20110226594
    Abstract: A headless wire binding screw for use in a circuit breaker contains a slotted drive in combination with a Robertson drive. The slotted drive is for use with a slotted-type driver (such as a slotted screwdriver) and the Robertson drive is for use with a Robertson-type driver (such as a Robertson screwdriver). The screw has a body with a diameter of constant size along the entire length of the body. The screw also has an external thread that is formed along the entire length of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Rodney D. Raabe
  • Publication number: 20110186408
    Abstract: A user interface device for a switching device for low voltage electrical circuits comprising one or more electrical poles and an auxiliary device, provided with a first control unit. The user interface device, according to the invention, comprises a second control unit capable of storing data and of exchanging data and/or signals with said first control unit. The user interface device, according to the invention is mechanically associable, in a removable manner, with the switching device. The user interface device, according to the invention is electrically connectable, in a removable manner, to the aforesaid auxiliary device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ABB S.p.A
    Inventors: Romano Manzoli, Paolo Bonomi
  • Publication number: 20110147175
    Abstract: A terminal reversing block mounts to a standard electrical disconnect device such as a circuit breaker or a pullout switch. The disconnect device has a housing which defines a cavity that faces in one direction for receiving a cable. Front and rear contacts are in the housing, one of which extends into the cavity for engagement with a cable. A terminal reversing block has a housing with at least one pocket which faces in a direction other than the opposite of the direction in which the disconnect device's cavity faces. A terminal collar disposed in the terminal reversing block pocket is engageable with a cable inserted into the pocket. A terminal in the reversing block has a mating portion and a connecting portion. The connecting portion engages the terminal collar. The mating portion engages one of the front and rear contacts of the electrical disconnect device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Boltswitch, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Erickson, James A. Erickson, John Walter Erickson
  • Patent number: 7945153
    Abstract: A focus adjustment mechanism is used for a photo device for adjusting a focus of a lens assembly of the photo device. The focus adjustment mechanism comprises a focus adjustment button connected to a casing of the photo device and comprising a contact portion, and a pressure detection module disposed in the photo device in a position corresponding to the focus adjustment button to contact the contact portion, and the pressure detection module is electrically coupled with the lens assembly. When the focus adjustment button is pressed, the pressure detection module can generate a signal value according to a displacement value of the focus adjustment button so that a focus of the lens assembly is determined according to each signal value. Furthermore, the present invention discloses a photo device having the focus adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Altek Corporation
    Inventor: Tzu-Chih Lin
  • Publication number: 20110094863
    Abstract: A flexible amperage flag that indicates an amperage rating of a trip unit in a circuit breaker. The flag is molded with a housing of the trip unit so that it remains with the trip unit even when installed into a different circuit breaker. The flag includes an attachment member secured to a wall of the trip unit and a flexible leg integral with the attachment member. A top surface member indicates the amperage rating and protrudes through an auxiliary cover of the circuit breaker so as to be visible through the panelboard into which the circuit breaker is installed and is connected to the top surface member. During a circuit interruption, the pressure created by the exploding gas forces the auxiliary cover away from the trip unit, creating stress on the flag. The flexible leg permits the flag to move with the auxiliary cover and return to its original form without breaking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: Square D Company
    Inventor: Dennis W. Fleege
  • Publication number: 20110067986
    Abstract: In a vacuum circuit breaker for switching electric currents in the high-power range, a current conductor support is attached to the current conductor clamp for absorbing the high electro-dynamic attraction forces between the two current conductors subject to short-circuit current that run next to one another at a distance and to maintain the predetermined curvature of the current conductors so that the shut-off process or the shifting of the moving contact to the final position is not hindered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Karsten Fleck, Juergen Jaeger, Guenter Seidler
  • Patent number: 7906738
    Abstract: A MEMS switch fabrication process and apparatus inclusive of a bulbous rounded surface movable contact assembly that is integral with the switch movable element and achieving of long contact wear life with low contact electrical resistance. The disclosed process is compatible with semiconductor integrated circuit fabrication materials and procedures and includes an unusual photoresist reflow step in which the bulbous contact shape is quickly defined in three dimensions from more easily achieved integrated circuit mask and etching-defined precursor shapes. A plurality of differing photoresist materials are used in the process. A large part of the contact and contact spring formation used in the invention is accomplished with low temperature processing including electroplating. Alternate processing steps achieving an alloy metal contact structure are included. Use of a subroutine of processing steps to achieve differing but related portions of the electrical contact structure is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Ronald A. Coutu, Jr., Paul E. Kladitis, Robert L. Crane
  • Publication number: 20100314226
    Abstract: An electrical control device comprising a housing configured to be at least partially mountable within a single-gang electrical box; and including at least first and second switches disposed at least partially within the housing, each the at least first and second switches configured as providing a respective first and second input to the electrical control device and, the electrical control device being configured to be wired to a respective first and a second electrical load. A communications device disposed at least partially within the housing is configured to wirelessly transmit a control signal to control at least one additional electrical load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Parimal R. Patel, Danny F. Estanislao
  • Publication number: 20100307895
    Abstract: Provided is a one body-type power transfer switch, in which a disconnecting portion is integrally formed to reduce errors arisen due to accumulated assembly tolerance and simplify manufacturing processes, thereby improving operators' convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: No-Chun Park, Choong-Hyun Lee
  • Publication number: 20100220431
    Abstract: A subsea electrical protection device is described which comprises a re-settable circuit breaker 26 operable to open an electrical circuit in the event of the detection of a loss of insulation resistance and/or current leakage to earth. A subsea control system is also described which comprises an umbilical 12, a control device 14, and a subsea protection device 26 provided therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Viper Subsea Limited
    Inventor: Neil Douglas
  • Publication number: 20100170772
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is an electric thermostat fitting control switch (10) for actuating the fitting. The switch (10) can be mounted in a bore (4) in a lining element, for example of a washstand or wall. The switch (10) is held in the bore (4) by the holder designed as a pad (30) firmly secured in the bore (30a) of the lining element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Gerloff
  • Publication number: 20100072042
    Abstract: Under one aspect, a covered nanotube switch includes: (a) a nanotube element including an unaligned plurality of nanotubes, the nanotube element having a top surface, a bottom surface, and side surfaces; (b) first and second terminals in contact with the nanotube element, wherein the first terminal is disposed on and substantially covers the entire top surface of the nanotube element, and wherein the second terminal contacts at least a portion of the bottom surface of the nanotube element; and (c) control circuitry capable of applying electrical stimulus to the first and second terminals. The nanotube element can switch between a plurality of electronic states in response to a corresponding plurality of electrical stimuli applied by the control circuitry to the first and second terminals. For each different electronic state, the nanotube element provides an electrical pathway of different resistance between the first and second terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Claude L. Bertin, X. M. H. Huang, Thomas Rueckes, Ramesh Sivarajan
  • Publication number: 20100038223
    Abstract: The invention relates to an touch-surface electric control device (1) comprising a touch-surface sensor (29), a printed circuit board (33), connection means (42) for the electric connection between the touch-surface sensor (29) and the printed circuit board (33), the connections means (42) and the touch-surface (29) being flexible and including a connection tab (67), the touch-surface sensor (29) and the printed circuit board (33) being provided on the opposite faces of a common substrate (31) provided between said sensor (29) and said board (33), characterised in that a side face of the common substrate (31) includes a guiding protrusion (44) for the connection tab (67).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: DAV
    Inventors: Patrice Laurent, Xavier Drouin
  • Publication number: 20090314617
    Abstract: Disclosed is the structure of a persistent current switch and a control method for the same. In the switch structure, a portion of a superconducting wire to be used as a switch is formed with slits such that the flow of current is controlled by the switch, to facilitate a transition between the superconducting state and the normal state of the superconducting wire. The structure of the persistent current switch includes a first slit longitudinally extending from a first point on one end of a superconducting wire to a second point and from a third point to a fourth point, the second, third, and fourth points being arranged sequentially in a longitudinal line, and second and third slits provided at opposite sides of a region between the second point and the third point where no first slit exists, the second and third slits having a length longer than a distance between the second point and the third point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Hee-Gyoun Lee, Gye-Won Hong, Kyeong Dal Choi, Seung Wook Lee
  • Publication number: 20090235721
    Abstract: Spin coating a mixture of graphene oxide platelets, water, and an organic solvent by placing a drop of the mixture on a spinning substrate while blowing a drying gas onto the substrate and allowing the water and the organic solvent on the substrate to evaporate; and repeating the spin coating one or more times to form a graphene oxide film in contact with the substrate. An about 1-100 nm thick film of overlapping platelets of reduced graphene oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jeremy T. Robinson, Eric S. Snow
  • Publication number: 20090178904
    Abstract: A diode unit (9) including at least one diode (13) and a pair of terminals (15) is mounted on a switch body (2) having an actuate-able key (6) and at least two terminal points (4). The diode unit (9) is positioned on the exposed end of the key (6) such that surface parts of the diode unit (9) is brought into engagement with corresponding surface parts of the switch body (2) so as to prevent the diode unit (9) from movement in relation to the switch body (2) in a predefined plane. The diode unit terminals (15) extend in a direction transverse to said plane, and the diode unit terminals (15) are connected to the terminal points (4) of the switch body (2) so as to prevent movement of the diode unit (9) in relation to the switch body (2) transversely to said predefined plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: MEC A/S
    Inventors: Jens Ejner Ingerslev Nielsen, Claus Enoch
  • Publication number: 20090166161
    Abstract: A power circuit-switching device is proposed, which includes: a frame body; at least an electric control unit having a control member, provided with a plurality of first positioning portions and first coupling portions; and at least an operative element having an operating face and a coupling face opposite to the operating face, the coupling face having a plurality of second positioning portions and second coupling portions formed thereon in an corresponding manner, such that each of the second coupling portions can be coupled to first coupling portions, and each of the second positioning portions can be coupled to first positioning portions respectively, thereby providing for easy alignment in installation and avoiding misalignments and misuse that would otherwise cause damage to the components or electrical hazards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventor: Chien-Hua Chen
  • Publication number: 20090079582
    Abstract: A wireless switch module is fitted with a frame and a covering board, so as to form a wireless switch assembly, which is capable of being installed on a wall or assembled into a movable adapted-box. The wireless switch module comprises at least one switch cell and at least one control unit. The switch cell comprises a switch circuit, a switch button and a relay, and the control unit comprises a micro control circuit coupling with the relay. Within the wireless switch module, the switch button is applied to switch-control the switch circuit “On” and “Off”; furthermore, the micro control circuit is also applied to switch-control the switch circuit “On” and “Off” via the relay after receiving and analyzing a wireless digital control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Wei Cheng Lin, Ho-Sung Chen
  • Publication number: 20090065333
    Abstract: A load disconnecting circuit is disclosed with a housing that has a first housing section, which houses the drive, and has a second housing section, which houses a fixed contact element and a longitudinally extended moving contact element. The second housing section has a longitudinal extension adapted to the moving contact element. Field-control rings are placed on the second housing section while encircling it, of which the first are arranged in the vicinity of the fixed contact element and the second are arranged in the vicinity of the switch-off position of the moving contact element. Via a respective connection conductor, the first field-control ring is connected to the potential of the fixed contact element, and the second field-control ring is connected to the potential of the moving contact element when in its switch-off position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Ole Granhaug, Jan-Henrik Kuhlefelt, Robert Espeseth, Pal Skryten, Stanley Lohne
  • Publication number: 20090067140
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a support plate for reinforcing a portion of a circuit board. The support plate may be coupled to a portion of the circuit board that is subject to forces (e.g., portions of the circuit board having switches) to prevent flexing of the board. The support plate may be coupled to the circuit board. This invention is also directed to a switch constructed from a button, a label plate, and a backer plate. The label plate and the backer plate may include apertures operative to receive a protrusion extending from the button, where the protrusion is welded to the backer plate. Labels may be printed or attached to the bottom surface of the label plate to protect the labels. In some embodiments, the protrusion may be welded to the backer plate. The protrusion may be operative to engage an electrical switch of an electronic device in which the switch is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen Brian Lynch, Dinesh Mathew
  • Publication number: 20080289938
    Abstract: A circuit breaker includes a stationary contact, a plug-on half jaw, and a jaw spring. The plug-on half jaw is electrically coupled to the stationary contact and has a single terminal end for receiving a bus bar. The jaw spring is operatively coupled to the half jaw and has a bridge portion connecting two symmetrical spring legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Rodney D. Raabe, David K. Schroeder
  • Publication number: 20080261465
    Abstract: Separable insulated connector systems for power distribution systems wherein the interfaces of the mating connectors are modified to reduce mating and separation force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: David Charles Hughes, Paul Michael Roscizewski
  • Publication number: 20080238665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sensory feedback for non-contact electrical switching systems. Such systems may be used in conventional electrical circuits or in traditionally non-electrical switching systems, such as faucets. The non-contact electrical switching mechanism includes a motion sensor to detect motion for the purpose of changing between an on and an off state. The sensory feedback system is physically disposed on the non-contact electrical switching mechanism in proximity to the motion sensor and is configured to transmit sensory data corresponding to the current state of the non-contact switching mechanism. Sensory data is data which is received by one or more of the five human senses. The sensory data may include continuous, responsive, and/or synchronized sensory feedback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Robin Peng
  • Publication number: 20080185280
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic switch (1) to be used preferably in low-voltage systems. The automatic switch (1) comprises an outer casing (2) containing for each pole at least one fixed contact (10) and at least one mobile contact (20) housed in a corresponding seat (25) provided on a mobile element (50) operatively connected to a control mechanism (60) to enable its movement. The automatic switch (1) according to the invention comprises means for the support of the mobile element (50), which are constrained to a structural part (70) of the control mechanism (60). Said supporting means support the mobile element (50) through hinge connection means to provide a centre of rotation for the mobile element itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ABB SERVICE S.R.L.
    Inventors: Nicola Bresciani, Luigi Bonetti
  • Patent number: 7375976
    Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a housing and an electronic device installed in the housing. The housing has a shell body having a top wall, a front wall and a mounting zone defined by a part of the top wall and a part of the front wall, and a cover coupled to the mounting zone. The mounting zone is provided with a first row of through holes and a second row of through holes. The cover has a row of light-guiding rods at a back side thereof, which are respectively selectively insertable into the first or second row of through holes. The electronic device includes a circuit board and a plurality of lamps electrically connected to and controlled by the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventor: Wen-Liang Huang