Switch In Parallel With Coupling Contacts Patents (Class 200/51.11)
  • Patent number: 10923888
    Abstract: Modular switchgear systems are provided including at least two separate modules including components of switchgear. The at least two separate modules are independent of one another. One of the at least two separate modules is a stationary module and remaining ones of the at least two separate modules are removable such that the remaining ones of the at least two separate modules are configured to engage and/or disengage easily from the stationary module and an electrical power system. Related removable modules are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Bryan Richard Benson, Michael Patrick Culhane, Marten Binnendijk, David Allan Aho, Brent David Henry, David Glenn Woolard
  • Patent number: 8742271
    Abstract: A plug including a shell and a mounting body disposed inside the shell. The mounting body is provided with a first movable contact spring and a second movable contact spring, a phase contact and a zero contact, and a button assembly. A transverse block disposed above the first movable contact spring and the second movable contact spring includes a phase terminal and a zero terminal. The button assembly includes an electric magnet disposed on the mounting body and a sliding part having a cavity. The cavity of the sliding part is provided with a reset spring. A hook is disposed in a lower part of the cavity. The transverse block is connected with a pull block. An upper part of the pull block is connected with the electric magnet. The center of the pull block includes a limiting hole for accommodating the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Zhongshan Kaper Electrical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Bill Zou
  • Patent number: 8445798
    Abstract: A cover for mounting to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) electronic device, the USB electronic device includes a shell defining an opening and a USB connector exposed at the opening. The USB connector includes a GND pin and an ID pin. The cover includes a main body and an elastomeric push button; the main body engagably attaches to the shell and covers the opening; the elastomeric push button is formed on the main body and is configured for powering on or off the USB electronic device; the elastomeric push button includes two metal pins connected with each other and configured for short-circuiting the GND pin to the ID pin when the elastomeric push button is depressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wan-Jun Jiang, Chun-Wei Pan, Gang Wang, Hui Yuan
  • Patent number: 8257099
    Abstract: A switch for universal serial bus is disclosed. The universal serial bus (USB) port has a built switch actuator that automatically turns power on and off upon insertion and removal of a USB plug. The switch for universal serial bus comprises of a USB port with a switch actuator in a power-off position and a momentary switch wherein when a USB plug is inserted into the USB port, the switch actuator is depressed which in turn depresses the momentary switch to turn on the power to the USB port. When the USB plug is removed from the USB port, the switch actuator returns to its original power-off position thereby turning off the power to the USB port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Ever Win International Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph B. Sainton, Joseph Shien Tang Tseng
  • Patent number: 8193459
    Abstract: A disconnect assembly for making and breaking electrical connections to an electrical circuit. The disconnect assembly includes a pullout assembly and a base assembly. The pullout assembly has downwardly facing extensions with slits in them to receive a blade that is inserted securely through the slits. The exposed portions of the blade are received in corresponding lug-jaw connectors in the base assembly. The lug-jaw connectors have a lug and a half jaw attached to the lug. The half jaw has a curved clip portion that opposes a side surface of the lug such that the exposed portion of the blade is received between the clip portion and the side surface, thereby resulting in minimal use of conductive material for the disconnect assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Hamid S. Abroy
  • Patent number: 8106323
    Abstract: A potential switching apparatus for a power adapter which transforms input power to output power delivered through a power output cord. The potential switch apparatus switches the potential of the output power. It includes a first body and a second body located on the power output cord. The first body has a first contact and a second contact. The second body has a switch element connectable to the first contact to deliver the output power at a first potential and connectable to the second contact to deliver the output power at a second potential. Thus the potential of the output power can be switched. The present invention improves the conventional potential switch device on the power adapter that is too bulky in size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: FSP Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Chi Liu, Chi-Tsung Liang, Chia-Cheng Liu
  • Patent number: 8106319
    Abstract: An LCD counter assembly including a housing that houses an LCD display at a first end and a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly at a second end opposite the first end. A diffuser is intermediate the PCB assembly and the LCD display, the LCD display and the PCB assembly in electrical contact with a connector that provides electrical signals from the PCB assembly to the LCD. The first end of the housing includes an aperture through which the LCD display is readily visible to an observer. The PCB assembly may include a backlight to improve the visibility of the LCD display. The PCB assembly further includes a PCB having a printed circuit and a plurality of pads, a single piece, double beam, activation and trigger switch combination assembled to the board, the board configured to receive the double beam activation and trigger switch combination and a removable tab to separate the activation switch in the double beam combination from one of the plurality of pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Yeomans, Ricardo L. Koller
  • Patent number: 7989719
    Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) interface is used to connect to a USB device. When the driving pole of the USB interface is pressed, the conductive washer of the USB interface is driven to move away from the first terminal and the second terminal of the positive differential signal pin of the USB interface, an electrical connection between the first and second terminals of the positive differential signal pin is cut. When the driving pole is loosed, the conductive washer returns back, to contact the first terminal and the second terminal of the positive differential signal pin, the first and second terminals of the positive differential signal pin are thus electrically connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • Patent number: 7989720
    Abstract: An element, such as a plug on a VGA cable, can communicate with a media storage unit to enable or disable media storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: John Adcock, Laurent Denoue, David M. Hilbert, Matthew Cooper
  • Patent number: 7982145
    Abstract: An inserting connector connected to a receiving connector, the receiving connector being configured to electrically connect an electric power source and an electric apparatus receiving an electric power supply from the electric power source, the inserting connector being connected to the electric apparatus, the inserting connector includes two electric power plug terminals made of a conductor, the conductor being configured to receive the electric power supply; and a control plug terminal configured to be extended and retracted in an inserting direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignees: Fujitsu Components Limited, NTT Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi Yuba, Koichi Kiryu, Akio Nakamura, Haruo Mochizuki, Keiichi Hirose, Tomonori Iino
  • Patent number: 7982144
    Abstract: An inserting connector connected to a receiving connector, the receiving connector being configured to electrically connect an electric power source and an electric apparatus receiving an electric power supply from the electric power source, the inserting connector being connected to the electric apparatus, the inserting connector includes two electric power plug terminals made of a conductor, the conductor being configured to receive the electric power supply; and a control plug terminal configured to be extended and retracted in an inserting direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignees: Fujitsu Component Limited, NTT Facilities, Inc.
    Inventors: Koichi Kiryu, Takashi Yuba, Seung Seok Beak, Hideo Miyazawa, Haruo Mochizuki, Keiichi Hirose, Tomonori Iino
  • Publication number: 20100282578
    Abstract: A disconnect assembly for making and breaking electrical connections to an electrical circuit. The disconnect assembly includes a pullout assembly and a base assembly. The pullout assembly has downwardly facing extensions with slits in them to receive a blade that is inserted securely through the slits. The exposed portions of the blade are received in corresponding lug-jaw connectors in the base assembly. The lug-jaw connectors have a lug and a half jaw attached to the lug. The half jaw has a curved clip portion that opposes a side surface of the lug such that the exposed portion of the blade is received between the clip portion and the side surface, thereby resulting in minimal use of conductive material for the disconnect assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Hamid S. Abroy
  • Patent number: 7772511
    Abstract: An electric power socket module comprising a socket portion, a switch portion and a plurality of conductive pins is provided. The socket portion and the switch portion are integrally formed and electrically connected in series by using the conductive pins. Thus, conventional wirings and hand-welding can be eliminated to reduce the costs and enhance safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Jinbo Jing
  • Patent number: 7638720
    Abstract: A bed control device is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of a pneumatic bed control device includes a housing, multiple pneumatic switches carried by the housing, a plug connected to the pneumatic switches and multiple puff tubes connected to the pneumatic switches, respectively. A joystick-actuated bed control device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventor: Clyde V. Schimke
  • Patent number: 7547853
    Abstract: A control switch connection structure is proposed, in which a control switch of an electronic device is set up on a frame, and two conducting strips are adhered onto the frame. The control switch is electrically connected to a circuit board via these two conducting strips. The setup steps of flexible printed circuit board and flat flexible cable of the control switch in the prior art can thus be saved to lower the manufacturing cost and shorten the manufacturing process of electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Altek Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu Chih Lin, Wen Hsu Chang
  • Patent number: 7544909
    Abstract: A power cable has LEDs embedded the connectors at both ends. Switches at both ends are used to selectively energize the LEDs. Actuating a switch on one end of the cable will light up an identifying LED on the other end of that same cable and optionally at both ends of that cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Alok K. Dhir
  • Patent number: 7495188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic signal switching module with connectors on a first side for connecting with a variety of devices and sources and with jacks for receiving patch cords on a second side. The switching modules include two position switches in the circuitry connecting the jacks with the connectors which allow the module to be configured as a straight-through patching module, a fully normal module with paired jacks or a half normal module with paired jacks. One alternative of the invention utilizes card edge connectors on the first side. Another aspect of the invention involves a chassis for holding a plurality of switching modules adjacent to and electronically connected with a plurality of connecting modules. The switching modules may also include designation lenses adjacent to the jacks for holding indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Follingstad, Peter Adams, Jeffrey Peters
  • Patent number: 7449645
    Abstract: A neutral connection arrangement for use with a pair of aligned transfer switch assemblies of an electrical panel. The first transfer switch assembly is operable to regulate electrical connection of a neutral conductor of a utility service, and the second transfer switch assembly is operable to connect a neutral conductor of a generator. The neutral connection arrangement may be in the form of a neutral bracket apparatus that includes a bracket having a first mount member, a second mount member, and a third mount member. The first mount member is attached at the first neutral bus of the electrical panel, and the second mount member is attached at the second neutral bus of the electrical panel located opposite the first neutral bus. An elongated body portion electrically connects the first and second mount members. The third mount member is generally U-shaped and extends from the elongated body portion for electrical connection to the first and second transfer switch assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Reliance Controls Corporation
    Inventor: David D. Flegel
  • Patent number: 7399940
    Abstract: A zipper switch for the DC motor of a ceiling fan has an upper shell and a lower shell. The upper shell is pivotally disposed with an activating disk, an elastic element, and a zipper connected with the activating disk. One side of the activating disk has a connecting part that is disposed with a metal plate. Contacts are formed on both sides of the connecting part. The lower shell accommodates the connecting part. A conductive elastic plate is provided on both sides of the metal plate contacts. The rotation of the activating disk enables the contacts of the metal plate to have instantaneous contacts with the corresponding conductive elastic plates that are connected with wires. An instantaneous electrical current is thus produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Ming-chi Tseng
  • Patent number: 7332683
    Abstract: A dimmer switch module removably connects to a wiring module mounted within an electrical box and connected to a power source. The dimmer switch module is configured to control electrical current flowing from the power source to a power sink, such as a light. The dimmer switch module has a front cover and a back cover housing a circuit board. A dimmer control is accessible on the front cover. Shielded plugs are disposed on the back cover and are configured to mate with corresponding structured sockets of a wiring module so as to electrically connect to a power source routed to the wiring module. A power control element mounted on the circuit board is responsive to the dimmer control so as to vary the amount of electrical current flowing between the shielded plugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: ProtectConnect, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. Gorman
  • Patent number: 7307227
    Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit breaker device comprising a bottom switch part (2) that can be brought into electrical contact with bus bars, a top switch part (1) which can be placed onto the bottom switch part (2) and is provided with at least one fuse link, switch module, contactor or similar, and a terminal module (3) for especially at least one outgoing feeder (42). The bottom switch part (2) is provided with contact elements (5, 6, 7) that are in electrical contact with the bus bars (9, 10, 11) and can be contacted in a contact-proof manner by means of plug-in contacts (17, 18, 19) of the top switch part (1) via one respective access slot (12, 13, 14) located in a top area of the bottom switch part (2). The terminal module (3) is pivotally mounted (50) on the side of the top switch part (1) of bottom switch part (2) and is provided with electrical contacts (38, 39, 40) that can be laterally inserted into the top switch part (1) and are allocated to each outgoing feeder (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Woehner GmbH & Co. KG Elektrotechnische Systeme
    Inventor: Alex Buettner
  • Patent number: 7045723
    Abstract: A fail safe electrical receptacle (1) having normally open switches (6) and normally closed switches (7). The normally open switches (6) are wired to a breaker (11) and are located above the slots (2) and (3) while the normally closed position switches (7) are located below the slots (2) and (3). The contact arms (18) wired to the neutral slot (2) are neutral while the contact arms (10) wired to the hot slot (3) are grounded. If the switch levers (9) and (8) located behind the slots (2) and (3) are pressed against the normally closed switches (7), a circuit is not completed and therefore no power is provided to the outlet. However, if the switch levers (9) or (8) are pressed against the normally open switches (6), the circuit between the hot (3) and the ground (17) or the ground (17) and the hot slot (3) is completed and the breaker (11) is tripped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Joti Projkovski
  • Patent number: 7015404
    Abstract: An apparatus that connects generator power, from a generator to a hard-wired load, the load being connected in circuit to a load power switch that switches power to the load. The apparatus includes a connection box, an input connector, and a two-position switch adapted to being connected in circuit with the generator and with a utility source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: Wesley A. Sodemann, Kenny J. Stair, Billy Brandenburg, Peter J. Nushart
  • Patent number: 6979787
    Abstract: A device for de-energizing an energized branch electrical circuit is described, as well as related processes. The device includes a circuit breaker, which itself includes a breaker switch, an input terminal for receiving current, and an output terminal for directing current out of the breaker. A plug is also incorporated into the device, so that the device can be inserted into an electrical receptacle in the branch electric circuit. One or more power indicators, such as an LED light or voltmeter, are also incorporated into the device. When the device is plugged into a receptacle of the branch circuit, the breaker switch can then be turned on, resulting in a short-circuit, which de-energizes the branch electrical circuit. The device may also include a holder, which is capable of retaining at least one electrical adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Inventor: Christopher John Davies
  • Patent number: 6969813
    Abstract: A direct mount rotary handle operating mechanism for operating a circuit breaker having electrical contacts. The handle mechanism includes a driver coupled to the circuit breaker and a handle having a socket for receiving the driver. The socket is configured to allow the handle to rotate relative to the driver. The handle further includes a movable locking pin. A lock latch is associated with the driver, wherein the lock latch includes a flange portion. When the electrical contacts of the circuit breaker are welded closed and a torque is applied to the handle, the handle rotates to a position in which the pin is blocked from being inserted into the locking hole by the flange portion thereby preventing the handle from being locked in an OFF position when the contacts are welded together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Troy Winslett, W. Dale Robbins
  • Patent number: 6967295
    Abstract: A connecting structure between a liquidizer switch and a circuit board comprises a liquidizer switch and a circuit. The liquidizer switch has a coupling end and the coupling end is defined with a slot. Plural conducting strips are arranged in the slot. The circuit board has a conducting end that is inserted into the slot of the liquidizer switch and contacts with the conducting strips. Thus, welding is not necessary at all, so as to save labor and improve assembly efficiency. On the other hand, the present structure can prevent the circuit board from being damaged because of high temperature produced during welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventor: Lee Chun Ting
  • Patent number: 6881910
    Abstract: A security device for electrical cords is disclosed, including a housing having a base and a plurality of side members, an electrical output operatively engaged to a support, the support integrally connected to the housing, an electrical input operatively engaged to the housing and electrically connected to the electrical output, a plurality of securement grooves for securing at least one slidable plate, a switch having a first position and a second position to control electrical flow between the electrical input and the electrical output, and a lock member to selectively lock the switch into one of the first position or said second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Inventor: Christopher Fox
  • Patent number: 6679728
    Abstract: A mini BNC connector, which provides a better signal transmission quality and can be fabricated conveniently, includes a metal outer casing with two locating cylinders and a joining chamber communicating with the two cylinders, two insulators fitted in the locating cylinders respectively with each of the two insulators having a piercing hole, two terminals joined to the piercing holes respectively with a tail section respectively extending to the joining chamber, two conductors connected to the tail sections respectively and a further insulator having two through holes joined to the conductors respectively and fitting with the inner side of the joining chamber so as to fix the conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Insert Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tung-Liang Huang, Sung-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 6660950
    Abstract: A switch box (named a security switch) comprises a housing with a manually and/or automatically activated ON/OFF switch for a phone and/or data line connected through the switch box. A user can disconnect his computer from the Internet to eliminate hacking when the computer is not in use. A simple push/pull lever moves any available type of male/female plug from a connect to a disconnect mode. A multi-wire version is shown. A future advanced electronic filter is shown which automatically replaces confidential data like a social security number with a set of dummy data while browsing on the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Inventor: Danilo E. Fonseca
  • Publication number: 20030168325
    Abstract: A unitary housing including an electrical plug with externally extending prongs for insertion into an outlet or receptacle, an electrical switch in connection therewith, and an indicator of the presence or absence of electrical power applied to the prongs of the plug, with the electrical switch being of an amperage rating greater than that of a circuit breaker protecting the electrical power supply system, such that turning the switch “on”, increases the supplied electrical power to overload the circuit breaker, before overloading the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Robert G. Egnatovich
  • Patent number: 6608264
    Abstract: A switchable cable that can selectively deliver power to a computing device either from a primary or an alternative power source is described within. The cable can also be set so that no power is delivered to the computing device through the cable. The cable can be any of a variety of cables that transmit both data and power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Afshin Fouladpour
  • Patent number: 6576852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a revolving switch of night lamp, which includes a joint and a connector connecting with a bulb. The connector and the bulb can be rotated at will when the joint is engaged with an indoor socket. A control mechanism is provided in the connector and a cap outside the connector connected with the control mechanism can be revolved in ease for turning on or off bulb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Kuo-Fen Shu
  • Patent number: 6566767
    Abstract: A signal cable includes a first connector having at least one signal lead and a ground lead, and being operable to couple to a first mating connector of a first piece of electronic equipment; a second connector having at least one signal lead and a ground lead, and being operable to couple to a second mating connector of a second piece of electronic equipment; at least one signal wire and a ground wire electrically connecting the respective at least one signal leads and the respective ground leads of the first and second connectors; and at least one switch disposed with at least one of the first and second connectors, the at least one switch having selectable make/break contacts coupled between the ground lead and the ground wire of the at least one of the first and second connectors such that an electrical path between the ground leads of the first and second connectors may be selectively opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Peavey Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Timothy Bryan Tardo
  • Publication number: 20020125115
    Abstract: A full power switch assembly for a portable generator that is capable of instantly communicating the presence and operation of a full power switch to the user is disclosed. The full power switch assembly includes a first outlet for supplying electrical power having a first voltage (e.g., 120 VAC), a second outlet for supplying electrical power having a second voltage (e.g., 240 VAC), and a switch including a selector. The selector is movable from a first position to a second position for causing the first outlet to be capable of supplying electrical power up to a maximum power level. Movement of the selector between the first position and the second position further causes indicia to be displayed for indicating whether the first outlet is capable of supplying electrical power up to the maximum power level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Robert F. Burkholder, P. Brent Boyd, Dalton McFarland
  • Patent number: 6229105
    Abstract: A main switch with extended multiple individual conducting plates is provided, each switch comprises three conducting plates. A first conducting plate has a first fin extending into the main switch. A second conducting plate also comprises a second fin which extends into the main switch. The first and the second fins are positive terminals and are controlled by the corresponding switch to turn on and off. A third conducting plate has a third fin which is a negative terminal. Both the second and the third conducting plates comprise at least one clip extending outwardly to form conductors of a receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Chyong-yen Huang
  • Patent number: 6215080
    Abstract: A connecting structure in a switch device with AC inlet is disclosed wherein, when terminals of the switch device are connected together using a thin metallic connecting strip, there is no fear of an external force on the terminals causing damage to the connection between the terminals and the connecting strip and resulting in unstable contact, and which, even at different thermal expansion coefficients in a power ON condition, ensures a stably held state of the connecting strip and can afford excellent assemblability and reliability of connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Alps Electric Company
    Inventors: Toshiharu Mori, Masayuki Takeda, Yoshimi Goto, Yoshio Tanabe
  • Patent number: 6201197
    Abstract: A connecting structure in a switch device with AC inlets is disclosed wherein, when terminals of the switch device are connected together using a thin metallic connecting strip, there is no fear of an external force being imposed on the terminals and causing damage to the connection between the terminals and the connecting strip, nor is there any fear of unstable contact, and which can keep a terminal holding position of the bracket stable and is superior in assemblability and reliability of connection. The switch device comprises AC inlets having a connecting pin for AC input and an inlet terminal for connection, an AC switch having a connecting-side terminal and an output-side terminal, a metallic connecting strip for electrically connecting the inlet terminal of the AC inlets and the connecting-side terminal of the AC switch with each other, and a bracket with the AC inlets and the AC switch attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshiharu Mori, Masayuki Takeda, Yoshimi Goto