Abstract: A wireless switch includes a switch body, a push button connected to the switch body in a state of being movable along an approaching/separating direction between a non-operating position and an operating position, a signal output device accommodated in the switch body and configured to output a switch signal in response to a movement of the push button from the non-operating position to the operating position, and a restriction member that restricts the movement of the push button from the non-operating position to the operation position when the push button is located at the non-operating position.

Abstract: A cell phone topper for attachment to a cell phone or smart phone can capture the attention of subjects in public settings and social settings, for photography and for other purposes such as marketing and advertising. It is intended to hold the attention of the subject long enough to get a good picture, that is, long enough for the photographer to perform one or more of the following: frame the subject, adjust the focus, adjust lighting, adjust magnification, and select flash settings. The cell phone topper which includes an attachment having a support portion and a lighted sign having indicia, A further embodiment includes an attachment having a support portion and an animated moving portion.

Abstract: An enclosure adapter for a circuit breaker that converts a panel mounted circuit breaker to a flat surface mounted circuit breaker. The enclosure adapter has a housing with a top end, an open bottom end, and sides defining an interior. The open bottom end allows for insertion of a circuit breaker into the interior. The top end has an opening to provide access to controls on the circuit breaker and has openings for attaching the circuit breaker to an interior side of the top end. Mounting members are formed at the bottom end of the enclosure adapter to mount the enclosure adapter to a flat surface. The sides form corners which are indentations into the interior of the enclosure adapter and the mounting members are formed in the indentations, wherein the indentations facilitate mounting the enclosure adapter to a flat surface. Removable tabs create openings for electrical connections.

Abstract: A circuit breaker is provided that may be plugged onto an electrical panel. The circuit breaker is preferably a low voltage circuit breaker in the range of 120-240 volts. The circuit breaker has an electrical clip with a curved inner surface that contacts a curved outer surface of an electrical connector on the electrical panel.

Abstract: A wall switch lockout device for selectively limiting access to a wall switch relative to which the wall switch lockout device is mounted. The wall switch lockout device includes a mountable base having a switch opening extending therethrough for receiving the wall switch, a cover positionable and securable over a front face of the mountable base for selectively covering and limiting access to the switch opening, and one or more inserts received in the mountable base and slidable relative thereto. The wall switch lockout device further has a pair of mounting openings for mounting the mountable base and at least one of the pair of mounting openings is on the one or more inserts such that, when the one or more inserts are slid relative to the mountable base, a hole-to-hole distance between the pair of mounting openings is variably adjusted.

Abstract: Circuit breakers are disclosed that include a housing with a line side and a load side, a printed circuit board in the housing, a movable contact arm with an electrical contact, a stationary line side contact, a primary trip solenoid in the housing coupled to the printed circuit board, an armature in the housing, a bimetal member in the housing adjacent the armature and adjacent the primary trip solenoid; and a lockout assembly in the housing. The lockout assembly includes a rod configured to have a first inactive position and a second lockout position. When in the second position and/or as the rod travels to the second lockout position, the rod directly or indirectly pushes the armature toward the bimetal member to physically lock out the circuit breaker to prevent conduction and separate the line side contact from the movable contact arm electrical contact.

Abstract: Twisting of a locking member due to cogging torque is reduced without lowering the locking and unlocking operability for a user. A power tool includes a housing, an electric motor located inside the housing and including a permanent magnet, a shaft rotatable about an axis relative to the housing to transmit power from the electric motor, a locking member movable between a lock position and an unlock position in a nonenergized state of the electric motor and engageable with the shaft at the lock position to lock rotation of the shaft, and an abutting member that applies, to the locking member at the lock position, a force in a direction opposite to an axial torque caused by the permanent magnet and applied to the locking member.

Abstract: A rocker switch assembly includes a housing having at least one bracket with a bracket stop formed therein, and a rocker actuator pivotably mounted on the housing. At least one wedge lock is pivotably mounted on the rocker actuator, the wedge lock pivotable between a locked position in which the wedge lock engages the bracket stop formed in the bracket, thereby preventing pivoting of the rocker actuator with respect to the housing in at least one direction, and a retracted position in which the wedge lock is disengaged from the bracket stop formed in the bracket so as to allow for pivoting of the rocker actuator with respect to the housing. A lock release button is also provided, actuation of which from a resting position to a release position causes the wedge lock to move to the retracted position.

Abstract: A safety switch includes an actuator that has a first possible actuator position and a second possible actuator position and a blocker that has a first possible blocker position and a second possible blocker position. The first possible blocker position overlaps with the second possible actuator position. The safety switch includes a device for generating an electrical signal representative of a current position of the actuator. When the actuator is in the first possible actuator position and the blocker is in the first possible blocker position, the blocker prevents movement of the actuator from the first possible actuator position to the second possible actuator position without first moving the blocker from the first possible blocker position to the second possible blocker position.

Abstract: The construction includes a rotary handle turnable around a first pivot axis between an open- and a closed-position, a locking latch turnable around a second pivot axis between a locked position and a released position, a fixed bottom ring, a first locking pin movable in the longitudinal direction with the locking latch between a first position in which turning of the rotary handle is allowed and a second position in which turning of the rotary handle is allowed and a second position in which turning of the rotary handle is prevented. A second locking pin is movable between a first position in which turning of the locking latch between a locked-position and a released-position is allowed and a second position in which turning of the locking latch into the locked-position is prevented.

Abstract: A cue light device may comprise one or more connection interfaces configured for electrical coupling to a video switcher via a cable; a microcontroller configured to obtain and analyze data from the video switcher via the cable and the one or more connection interfaces; a multi-position switch configured to selectively permit a segment of the data to be processed by the microcontroller; and a light source electrically coupled to the microcontroller and configured to selectively illuminate based on a configuration of the multi-position switch.

Abstract: A veneer for a wall-mounted keypad may include indicia that are laser cut therethrough and that are representative of functions that may be performed by the keypad. The veneer may include a recess that extends into an inner surface of the veneer, proximate to the indicia. The recess may be shaped such that a perceived aesthetic of an outer surface of the veneer is preserved during formation of the indicia. The recess may for example have an organic shape defined by a curved outer perimeter that does not define any corners.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a compartment mounted to a frame of the vehicle. The compartment includes a box coupled to a vehicle in a fixed position relative to the vehicle and a latch system coupled to the glove to allow a user access to the box. The latch system includes a shape-memory alloy wire and a spring that are used during actuation of the latch system.

Abstract: Trigger activated tools are provided that have one or more activation lockouts. The activation lockouts include electrical resets, variable position lockouts, mechanical lockouts, shield lockouts, and any combinations thereof.

Abstract: Plug-on neutral circuit breakers include a housing, a plug-on neutral clip with legs extending out from the housing and a mechanical coupler of a lockout latch assembly in the housing coupled to a latch link and the plug-on neutral clip to move the mechanical coupler in response to a change in position of the plug-on neutral clip between first and second positions associated with partially and fully installed orientations to thereby provide a lockout state when not in the second position.

Abstract: A mechanical interlock assembly for a disconnector and an earthing switch. The mechanical interlock assembly comprises: a main interlock disc configured to actuate a movable contact of a disconnector, and at least one earthing switch interlock disc configured to actuate respective movable contact of at least one earthing switch respectively. The main interlock disc includes at least one first groove, and each of the at least one earthing switch interlock discs includes a third groove, and it is provided with a movable interlock pin between the main interlock disc and each earthing switch interlock disc respectively. The interlock assembly can interlock the disconnector and the at least one earthing switch, and has the advantages of a simple structure, low cost and flexibility for different arrangements. A further mechanical interlock assembly is also provided to interlock another disconnector and one of the above at least one earthing switch.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a cabinet with a door. A circuit interrupting device is installed in the cabinet. A plate on the door is operative to shift the circuit interrupting device between ON and OFF conditions upon movement of the plate between ON and OFF positions. A handle on the door is linked with the plate to move the plate between the ON and OFF positions upon movement of the handle between corresponding positions. Additionally, a latch is supported the door for movement into and out of a locked position in which the latch blocks movement of the plate to the ON position. A driving member is moveable against the latch to move the latch into the locking position against the bias of a spring. A key moves the driving member against the latch.

Abstract: A position lock and position shift controlling mechanism for a multi-position shifting switch includes a position lock and position shift assembly and a controlling assembly to control the locking of the position lock and position shift assembly. The position lock assembly includes a locked body, a moving body and a housing body. The locked body includes a roundel pedestal which rotates synchronously with a switching shaft, a lock tooth component rotatably attached with the roundel pedestal, and an inner core component. The lock tooth component includes evenly distributed location teeth and plural radial slots. The moving body locks the lock tooth component and pushes the inner core component away from the lock tooth component. The switching shaft actuates the roundel pedestal to rotate a preset angle about the lock tooth component to shift the multi-position shifting switch to a stop control mode position from an automation control mode position.

Abstract: Disconnect operating handles for circuit breakers are configured with a rotary handle attached to an inwardly oriented shaft that connects to a gear assembly that translates rotational input to linear input. The disconnect operating handles include pivoting lockout levers that can automatically “pop” out to expose the lockout space for a padlock when a user touches the lever in an appropriate location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-pole fused switch arrangement for busbar systems, with at least two fused switch units, each of which can accommodate a fuse. The fused switch arrangement includes a fuse holder per fused switch unit, a fuse driver unit and a switching lever, wherein the fused switch unit is designed such that it enables the insertion and replacement of fuses in a particularly advantageous manner, and furthermore brings the fuses into their contact position in a particularly advantageous manner.

Abstract: A system is provided for preventing a push-pull circuit breaker from being inadvertently depressed. The system may include a clip member having a generally C-shaped collar defining a cylindrical recess therein. The clip member is configured to resiliently expand to be positioned over and receive a cylindrical portion of the circuit breaker knob in a manner that prevents the circuit breaker knob from being depressed to close the circuit breaker. The system further includes first and second tabs depending from ends of the clip member. A cable tie may be positioned through openings formed in the first and second tabs to secure the first and second ends to each other, thereby locking the clip member in position on the push-pull circuit breaker knob and preventing the circuit breaker knob from being depressed.

Abstract: A solder handling assembly comprises a heating portion, a casing, a variable resistor, a connecting member coupled to the variable resistor, and an elastic-resilient member movable from a first state to a second state. The connecting member is rotatable relative to the casing and is configured to adjust a resistor value of the variable resistor when the connecting member is rotated relative to casing. When the elastic-resilient member is in the first state, the connecting member is prevented from rotating relative to the casing. When the elastic-resilient member is in the second state, the connecting member can be rotated relative to the casing.

Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly includes a plurality of controllable circuit breakers. Each of the controllable circuit breakers includes separable contacts, an operating mechanism structured to open and close the separable contacts, a trip mechanism cooperating with the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts, a first line terminal, a second load terminal, and at least a third terminal. The trip mechanism is structured to trip open the separable contacts responsive to a signal from the third terminal. The circuit breaker assembly also includes a toggle electrical switching apparatus that includes separable contacts electrically connected between the third terminal and ground, and a toggle operating member structured to open and close the separable contacts of the toggle electrical switching apparatus.

Abstract: A rotary selector switch prevents accidental rotation to an undesired position. For example, an automobile moving forward at 55 kph may have a rotary selector switch in electrical communication with its transmission. The disclosed switch prevents accidental rotation that would indicate that a REVERSE gear is desired when it is not. Optionally, on override feature may permit users to overpower an otherwise prevented rotation.

Abstract: An actuating device is proposed for an electric/electronic device within an in particular flame-proof housing, said electrical/electronic device comprising an essentially linearly movable on/off lever. In order to provide such an actuating device being accessible on the exterior of the respective flameproof housing and allowing mechanical actuation of the respective on/off lever without adversely affecting the flameproof housing, the actuating device comprises at least a rotatably mounted handle disposed on the outside of the housing and a shaft connected with it in a rotatably fixed manner, said shaft being guided into the housing interior and there being connected movably to the on/off lever by means of a transformation gear for transforming rotational motion into linear motion.

Abstract: Circuit breaker lockout devices are disclosed that effectively lock one or more circuit breakers in a circuit breaker panel in a safe or open circuit position. Embodiments of the circuit breaker lockout devices are robust, utilize few loose parts, and are easily installed. The devices are also short in profile, thereby allowing them to be installed in a circuit breaker panel having minimal clearance between the circuit breakers and a closed panel door cover.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein present forms of a method and mechanism for a power tool lock-off, wherein accidental activation of the power tool may be inhibited. Pressing a lock-off release button on the tool housing induces a locking member to move from a first position to a second position, allowing a trigger to access a power switch within the housing. Various forms and methods of lock-off mechanisms are enabled.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a circuit breaker lockout. The circuit breaker lockout includes a base, a screw positioned within the base and a jaw. The base has a top and a bottom. The jaw has a top, a bottom and sides that define an open center having a first length. The base is positioned between the sides of the jaw in the open center. The bottom of the base extends in the open center and the top of the base extends above the top of the jaw. The jaw slides with respect to the base when the screw is actuated to decrease the first length of the open center to a second length thereby enabling the lockout to surround the switch of a circuit breaker.

Abstract: An interlockable lock-out handle system for an electrical switching device includes a lock-out rim and a lock-out handle. The lock-out rim is configured to be disposed over an operating shaft of the switching device and fastened to at least one of switch housing and a front plate. The lock-out handle is configured to be fastened by a clamping device in rotational engagement on the operating shaft. The lock-out handle includes a rotary handle having a grippable lateral surface and a lock-out collar. The lock-out collar is vertically displaceable relative to the rotary handle in a direction of a longitudinal axis of the operating shaft into a CLOSED position and an OPEN position. The lock-out collar is engaged with the lock-out rim so as to prevent twisting movement of the lock-out collar relative to the lock-out rim when the lock-out collar is in the CLOSED position.

Abstract: A electrically operated blocking device used to block the operation of electrical or mechanical equipment without using a system of deadbolt locks, keys, and electrically operated key traps. The electrically operated blocking device preferably includes a blocking shaft used to block the operation of electrical equipment such as, e.g., switches, circuit breakers and other similar electrical equipment, or mechanical equipment such as, e.g., valves, cams, gears, doors or any moving device or device operator, and preferably includes a keyless solenoid release unit (KSRU) used to control a plunger that locks the blocking shaft into place and unlocks the blocking shaft to allow the blocking shaft to move freely along its axis.

Abstract: A switching assembly having: a switching member movable between first and second positions, the switching member having a locking element; and locking means for engaging said switching member when it is in the second position to lock the switching member in the second position; characterized in that the locking means is formed of a sheet of resiliently deformable material to have one or more locking elements for complementary engagement with one or more locking elements provided by the switching member when the switching member is in the second position

Abstract: A safety interlock switch with coded interlocking to provide tamper resistance, the coded interlocking comprising two differently coded technologies 8,10; 16,18. In a preferred embodiment one technology is mechanical in the form of a coded-cam system operated by a coded-tongue 8, the other is electronic comprising a non-contact coded RFID sensor 16,18, and wherein the switch is only enabled when the two different codes have been correctly applied.

Abstract: A door switch includes a casing, a cam, the cam being caused to operate by manipulation of a manipulation key, and a detection unit for detecting an operating state of the cam. The casing houses at least a part of the cam and the detection unit. The cam is configured to be caused to operated by insert manipulation of inserting the manipulation key into the casing when the manipulation key has a shape adapted to a shape of the cam, and not to be caused to operate by the insert manipulation when the manipulation key does not have a shape adapted to the shape of the cam. The door switch can be adapted to Category 2 of ISO 13849-1.

Abstract: A safety interlocking device for a switch includes a supporting member, an annular member, a locking lever, a limiting rod and a resilient member. A driving shaft of the switch is arranged through the supporting member and the annular member, the annular member rotates synchronously with the driving shaft, and the annular member is coupled to a wing block. The locking lever is hooked onto the safety device, the limiting rod is rotated when pushed by the safety device, and the rotation of the limiting rod rotates the locking lever. When the safety device is closed, the switch is turned on and the locking lever hooks onto the safety device so that the latter cannot be opened; and when the switch is turned off, the locking lever releases the safety device, while one end of the limiting rod limits the rotation of the annular member, thus limiting the switch's turn-on operation.

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a circuit breaker having a first contact arm and a second contact arm, wherein the second contact arm is configured to move with respect to the first contact arm between a first position and a second position. The circuit protection device also includes a locking device coupled to the circuit breaker, wherein the locking device is configured to at least one of move the second contact arm from the first position to the second position and lock the second contact arm in the second position.

Abstract: Disclosed is a keylock device for a circuit breaker. The keylock device for a circuit breaker comprises a closing lever configured to generate a closing operation of a mechanism, a trip lever configured to generate a trip operation of the mechanism, and a locking unit configured to allow a locked state of the locking unit to be maintained when the mechanism is in an ‘ON’ state, but to allow the locked state of the locking unit to be converted into a released state when the mechanism is in an ‘OFF’ state. Under these configurations, it is impossible to convert the current state of the keylock device into a locked state unless the mechanism of the circuit breaker is converted into an ‘OFF’ state. This may prevent the occurrence of an accidence due to the operator's unintentional ‘OFF’ state of the mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a circuit breaker lockout device installed on a circuit breaker switch. The circuit breaker lockout device includes a first body section and a second body section. A handle extends through the first body section and the second body section. The handle includes a lockout screw with a screw head having a plurality of slots and a handle pin for engaging one of the plurality of slots. The lockout screw is turned by the handle to control the movement of the first body section and the second body section with respect to each other to engage the circuit breaker switch.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a switching device for an electric circuit including at least one contact movable between a closed position in which it is coupled to a corresponding fixed contact and an open position in which it is spaced away from said corresponding fixed contact. The switching device including at least one locking device configured for being actuated between a rest configuration in which said at least one movable contact is free to move and an operative configuration in which it locks said at least one movable contact in the open position. The locking device is configured for outputting one or more electrical signals which are indicative of at least one of the rest configuration, the operative configuration, and an under actuation condition wherein the locking device itself is moving between said rest and operative configurations.

Abstract: An inexpensive remote control that provides an easy means to block the function of trouble-prone keys. In one embodiment, the user presses the selected key for a short time to place that key into the locked mode. In another embodiment, the user presses a LOCK key and then presses the selected key to place that key into the locked mode. To change the key back to the unlocked mode, the same process is repeated. A LED can flash when a locked key is pressed to alert the user that the key is locked. Means to automatically lock a preferred set of keys and means to unlock all keys can also be provided. A key's function is blocked by either not sending a signal from the remote or by sending a unique lock code. No changes to components or manufacturing processes of existing remotes or controlled devices are needed.

Abstract: A keyboard module for avoiding accidental operation keyboard module includes a key unit. The key unit has a pressing portion and a contacting portion. The pressing portion abutted the casing for the key unit not being pressed down. The pressing portion can be raised up to form a pressing distance relative to the casing via a push element controlled by a controlling switch to provide the pressing function. Therefore, the keyboard module can effectively prevent the users accidentally striking unnecessary keys during their operations or when the computer is in a power saving mode.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) monitors a protective device (2) of a machine (4). The apparatus (1) has a switch housing (22) with a switch head (24) and an actuator (8). In the closed state of the protective device (2), the actuator interacts with the switch head (24) with that closed state being signaled. The apparatus (1) has a tumbler device (20) with a tumbler element (30) mounted movably in the apparatus (1) to lock releasably the closed state. The tumbler device (20) has a permanent magnet (34). The magnetic force fixes the tumbler element (30) in a first position when the power supply to the apparatus (1) is switched off to lock the closed state of the protective device (2), in a second position with the tumbler device (20) not locking the closed state.

Abstract: A system and method of interlocking a plurality of electrical panel switches includes an interlock assembly having an interlock. The interlock has a first position that allows connection of one of utility power and power from an alternate power supply, such as a generator, to the electrical panel and prevents connection of the other of the utility power and alternate power. The interlock has a second position that allows connection of the other of the utility power and alternate power and prevents connection of one of the utility power and alternate power to the electrical panel. The interlock also is constructed to control the positioning and sequence of operation of neutral connections between the power supplies and the electrical panel.

Abstract: A circuit breaker, comprising a locking device, a secondary cover and a tripbar operatively associated with the locking device. The locking device comprises a lock assembly and a piston assembly operatively coupled with the lock assembly. A through hole for the lock assembly is provided in the secondary cover. The lock assembly has a locked position and an unlocked position, and the piston assembly has a work position and a rest position respectively corresponding to the locked and unlocked positions. The piston assembly is configured to prevent the tripbar from moving to a relatch position when it is in the work position, such that the circuit breaker cannot be turned on. The locking device is configured to be installed on the circuit breaker through the through hole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switch that can prevent a locking member from being lost, that allows easy operations of handle locking and unlocking, and that allows more secure handle locking. A switch of the present invention includes a fixed contact point, a moving contact point capable of making contact with the fixed contact point, a handle to move the moving contact point, and a locking lever to lock the handle. The handle is equipped integrally with an overhang portion. The overhang portion is formed with a notched portion. The locking lever is equipped integrally with a projecting portion. The locking lever is pressed upwardly by a spring. When the handle is at a first position, an operation of the handle is locked by engaging the projecting portion to the notched portion. When the handle is at a second position opposite to the first position, an operation of the handle is allowed by letting the projecting portion abut on a lower surface of the overhang portion.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for monitoring the state of a protective device (2) of a machine (4) in particular is a safety switch for monitoring the closed state of a protective door or the like. The apparatus (1) has a switch housing (22) with a switch head (24) and an actuator (8). In the closed state of the protective device (2), the actuator interacts with the switch head (24) and, as a result, the closed state of the protective device (2) can be signaled. The apparatus (1) has a tumbler device (20) with a tumbler element (30) mounted movably in the apparatus (1) and by which the closed state of the protective device (2) can be locked releasably. The tumbler device (20) has at least one permanent magnet (34).

Abstract: A circuit protection device includes a circuit breaker having a first contact arm and a second contact arm, wherein the second contact arm is configured to move with respect to the first contact arm between a first position and a second position. The circuit protection device also includes a locking device coupled to the circuit breaker, wherein the locking device is configured to at least one of move the second contact arm from the first position to the second position and lock the second contact arm in the second position.

Abstract: A circuit breaker is disclosed that has a neutral lock-out mechanism that prevents electrical connection between a power source and a load when a neutral rail is disconnected from the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker has a line connector, a load connector and a plug-on neutral line connector. A trip mechanism has an on position allowing electrical connection between the line connector and the load connector. The trip mechanism has a tripped position interrupting electrical connection between the line connector and the load connector in response to detection of a fault condition such as a short circuit. The trip mechanism also has an off position which is required before resetting the trip mechanism to the on position. A trip link is coupled to the trip mechanism. The trip link has a first position that prevents the trip mechanism from being reset to the on position. The trip link has a second position allowing the trip mechanism to be reset to the on position.

Abstract: A lock housing for a circuit breaker accessory housing includes a body having a aperture configured to receive a keyed lock, a collar circumscribing the aperture at a first end of the housing, the collar extending radially outward from the body, and at least one resilient member integral to the housing, the at least one resilient member configured to engage the circuit breaker accessory housing.

Abstract: A lockable safety switch mechanism having a lockable switch mechanism that cooperates in an offset or skewed manner with an electrical switch. The lockable switch mechanism includes a switch plunger that is displaceable along a predetermined axis between a first position and a second position. A contour is formed along the switch plunger and cooperates with one or more locking mechanisms. A fork cooperates with the locking mechanism so as to selectively interfere with free movement of the switch plunger depending on the interaction between the contour and the locking mechanism. A link extends from one of the locking mechanism and the fork and interacts with a plunger of an electrical switch contact carrier so that an axis of movement of the switch plunger can be offset or skewed relative to an axis of movement of the electrical switch plunger.

Abstract: A control unit for an electrical switching device comprises: a control shaft which is rotatable about a control axis for operating a moveable contact of the electrical switching device, a first blocking mechanism for the control shaft, which can be activated to block a rotary movement of the control shaft in a first rotation direction, and an activation mechanism for the first blocking mechanism, which is designed to activate the first blocking mechanism.