Abstract: A battery pack including: a plurality of battery modules, each including a plurality of battery cells arranged in a direction; at least one first fuse between battery modules of the plurality of battery modules; a battery control unit connected to the at least one first fuse; and at least one sensing unit connected to the battery control unit, the battery control unit being configured to transfer a signal received from the at least one sensing unit to the at least one first fuse, and the at least one first fuse including a power cutoff unit at a region of a connection member connecting the battery modules to each other, and a case surrounding the power cutoff unit.

Abstract: In a combination switch, cams having concave and convex surfaces are provided on an opposing surface of a disk-shaped opposing wall that faces a fog switch knob in the axial direction in the inside of a fixed knob. An elastic contact mechanism is provided at a part of the fog switch knob that faces the fixed knob to come into elastic contact with the concave and convex surfaces to hold an operation position of the fog switch knob. The inside of the elastic contact mechanism is filled with grease. The opposing surface of the fixed knob and the concave and convex surfaces and the outer peripheral surfaces of the cams are formed in a minor surface state with a surface roughness lower than the surface roughness of the other general parts.

Abstract: A movable operation unit is movable on a two-dimensional operation surface of a main body. The two-dimensional operation surface is defined by an X-axis and a Y-axis perpendicular to each other. A Y-axis movable portion is rotatable around a rotation axis. The Y-axis movable portion is movable in the Y-axis direction when rotating around the rotation axis. The rotation axis extends in the X-axis direction relative to the main body. The Y-axis movable portion includes a sliding rail portion on which the movable operation unit is slidable in the X-axis direction. The movable operation unit is operable to slide in the X axial direction and move in the Y axial direction accompanied with rotation of the Y-axis movable portion around the rotation axis to performs a parallel shift in the two dimensional direction while regularly and constantly maintaining a posture of the movable operation unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary control element comprising a control element body and a rotary button (1) mounted so as to be rotatable about at least one axis of rotation (9), wherein the control element body and the rotary button (1) cooperate such that a first associated switching function is provided by rotating the rotary button (1). The rotary control element according to the invention is characterized by the rotary button (1) being mounted so as to be displaceable relative to the control element body in at least one direction which is substantially perpendicular relative to the axis of rotation (9), with at least one additional switching function being provided.

Abstract: A switch device for vehicle outer mirror includes a control board that mounts a control element for electrically controlling an outer mirror driver portion, a driver board that is separated from the control board and mounts a drive element for driving the outer mirror driver portion based on a control signal from the control board, and a housing for housing therein the control board and the driver board that are electrically connected by a coupling means.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling reverse mow condition in a tractor comprises a switch assembly having an ignition switch that is rotatable through a plurality of positions, a housing for supporting the ignition switch, and an actuator movably located in the housing. The enabling of a reverse mow condition is achieved by displacing the actuator from a rest position to two separate and distinct positions.

Abstract: Control device for activating/deactivating functions, comprising a supporting plate comprising a contact surface providing electrical contacts, a control member for selecting a function with the actuation of a switching means, the control member mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation and pivotably about a pivot axis separate from the axis of rotation, rotation and pivoting of the control member facilitating selection of a function and confirmation of the selected function. The control member may be associated with an actuating lever, of which one end comprises the axis of rotation, and of which the other end is mounted pivotably about the pivot axis, the lever being displaceable between a rest position and at least one active position in which at least one electrical switching means on the supporting plate is actuated for purposes of confirming a function, the axis of rotation and the pivot axis extending in separate extension planes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling reverse mow condition in a tractor comprises a switch assembly having an ignition switch that is rotatable through a plurality of positions, a housing for supporting the ignition switch, and an actuator movably located in the housing. The enabling of a reverse mow condition is achieved by displacing the actuator from a rest position to two separate and distinct positions.

Abstract: A four function electrical rocker switch has two single pole, single throw on/off sections having their movable contact arms coupled to a single electrical line and their screw terminal fixed contacts connected to individual circuits. The two switch sections are independently operated. A third rocker switch is a single pole, double throw switch with a center-off position. The third switch can be operated to either of two positions to operate either one of two independent circuits or can be left in the center-off position not engaging either circuit. A five function electrical rocker switch can be made up of one section having a single pole, single throw on/off switch and two sections with single pole, double throw switches which each have a center-off position.

Abstract: The electrical turn/pull switch for vehicle lighting has an operating part (14) that is mounted in a switch housing (12) so as to be rotatable as well as axially movable. The movable contact elements (22, 24, 26) of a contact carrier (20) interact with fixed contact elements (30). The contact elements for the turn switch function (22) and for the axial switch function (24, 26) are integrated on the contact carrier (20). An actuation part (16) entrained by the operating part (14) has cams and/or ramps (18) that engage the movable contact elements (24, 26) and actuate them.

Abstract: A module comprising: a supporting frame, having a fixed and a movable part; first actuator for wiring the movable part; first and second sets of three insulating posts, arranged on the fixed part along two corresponding rows; first and second disconnection contacts being respectively associated with the insulating posts and being electrically connectable to the module, to corresponding electric terminals. The module comprises a set of three multifunctional interruption assemblies, each of which comprises: a supporting insulator, on the movable part and connected in an elbow-shaped configuration to a containment insulator which contains an interruption unit having a fixed movable contact which is operatively connected to second actuation means; third and fourth disconnection contacts, which are electrically connected to the interruption unit and are connected to the first and second disconnection contacts, respectively. Further, the first and/or second actuator comprises a motor with position control.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multidirectional inputting apparatus which can provide a positive switching operation and which is suitable for a reduction in size. In the multidirectional inputting apparatus, a first fixed contact and a common contact are provided on the inner bottom surface of a housing, and a first movable contact plate placed on the common contact and the first fixed contact form an second switch. An operating lever is tiltably held in the housing, and the operating lever is spline-coupled to a driver onto which a second movable contact plate is fixed. A cover is placed on an upper open end of the housing, and a plurality of fixed contacts are arranged on the bottom surface of the cover in the circumferential direction at predetermined intervals. A conductive coil spring is provided between the common contact and the second movable contact plate.

Abstract: An electronic product has a function knob capable of receiving voice signals. The electronic product includes a case forming the product's external appearance and is provided with the function knob for performing a given function of the product. A microphone is installed in the function knob to operate a given function and receive the voice signals. The function knob has a dustproof rubber member to shield the overall surface of the microphone other than the front side of the function knob from dusts and noises. The function knob, with the microphone installed therein, can be a button operated by a press or a dial by a rotation, thereby allowing the microphone to be highly sensitive to the voice signals but not spoiling the external appearance of the product.

Abstract: The present invention, in one form, is an apparatus for interrupting current flow between a fixed contact and a movable contact. An insulating partition has an aperture, and the fixed contact and movable contact are on opposite sides of the partition aperture. The movable contact is coupled to a first movable electrically insulating member, and the first insulating member is coupled to a second movable insulating member, each member being adjacent the partition. A third movable insulating member is coupled to the partition opposite the first and second insulating members with respect to the aperture. The third insulating member extends partially over the aperture. The first and second member are coupled to the movable contact so that when the movable contact is moved to an open current-interrupting position, the second insulating member covers the aperture, and the first insulating member engages the third insulating member and covers both the second insulating member and the aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus (20) for controlling movement of a vehicle power window (22) between a fully open position and a fully closed position. The apparatus (20) comprises an energizable electric motor (66) for, when energized, moving the window (22). A switch assembly (62) for energizing the electric motor (66) to move the vehicle window (22) to one of the positions. The switch assembly (62) includes a first electrical contact (282) and a second electrical contact (284) electrically insulated from the first electrical contact. An electrically conductive disk (286) has a periphery (288) domed portion (290) and is in electrical communication with one of the first and second electrical contacts (282, 284) at a portion of a periphery of the disk. The other of the first and second electrical contacts (282, 284) is located adjacent the disk (286) and initially spaced from the disk.

Abstract: A switch actuator mounted in a housing for axial and rotary movement operates a rotary switch on the actuator axis through an axial lost motion connection. A pushbutton switch offset from the axis is engaged by a semi-circular plate radially extending from the actuator and is actuated upon axial movement of the actuator for any rotary position of the actuator. Optionally, the plate has apertures which register with the pushbutton switch at selected actuator rotary positions to disable pushbutton operation at the selected positions. The actuator is made of light conducting transparent plastic to illuminate an indicator on the switch knob from a bulb within the housing. A flexible detent finger integrally molded into the housing engages the plate during its axial movement to impart tactile feel.