Abstract: A backplate and socket assembly wherein the backplate includes a first substantially rigid panel and a second substantially rigid panel. The panels each include a plurality of apertures which are aligned with each other. The plurality of conductors are disposed between the first and second panels and are sealed therebetween. The conductors include a plurality of contact pads which extend into the first apertures. A plurality of lamp sockets are respectively disposed in the plurality of first and second apertures. Each lamp socket includes a contact for electrically contacting respective contact pads. Seals are provided between the lamp sockets and the first panel.

Abstract: A lamp socket assembly including a housing, a contact insert, and a body. The contact insert is captured in a cavity of the housing by the body. The body is welded to the housing. Lugs on the body secure the assembly to a panel. Contacts are retained in the contact insert by engagement of U-shaped portions thereof in slots of the contact insert. Blade terminals are inserted through the contacts and contact insert to interlock the terminals with the contacts and contact insert. The blade terminals include a U-shaped portion whereby the interlocking end of the terminals define one leg of the U-shaped portion. A second end of the blade terminal extends at right angles to the interlocking end of the blade terminal and extends axially away from the body whereby a socket connector may be axially connected to the housing. The socket connector includes locking fingers for securing the socket connector to the housing.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a lamp socket assembly for use in automotive applications and the like. The assembly includes a housing, a contact insert, and a body. The contact insert is captured in the cavity of the housing by the body. The body is welded to the housing. Lugs on the body secure the assembly to a panel. A seal is placed between a flange on the housing and the panel to seal the assembly to the panel. Contacts are retained in the contact insert by engagement of U-shaped portions in slots of the contact inserts. Blade terminals are inserted through windows in the housing, contact insert, and contacts to interlock the terminals with the contacts and to keep the contacts secured in their positions. A socket connector is sealingly secured to the housing and prevents moisture from entering the housing. In an alternative embodiment, no socket connector is provided but the blade terminals are crimped to wires for connecting the socket assembly to a source of electric power.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a lamp socket assembly for use in automotive applications and the like. The assembly includes a housing, a contact insert, and a body. The contact insert is captured in the cavity of the housing by the body. The body is welded to the housing. Lugs on the body secure the assembly to a panel. A seal is placed between a flange on the housing and the panel to seal the assembly to the panel. Contacts are retained in the contact insert by engagement of U-shaped portions in slots of the contact inserts. Blade terminals are inserted through windows in the housing, contact insert, and contacts to interlock the terminals with the contacts and to keep the contacts secured in their positions. A socket connector is sealingly secured to the housing and prevents moisture from entering the housing. In an alternative embodiment, no socket connector is provided but the blade terminals are crimped to wires for connecting the socket assembly to a source of electric power.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a lamp socket assembly for use in automotive applications and the like. The assembly includes a housing, a contact insert, and a body. The contact insert is captured in the cavity of the housing by the body. The body is welded to the housing. Lugs on the body secure the assembly to a panel. A seal is placed between a flange on the housing and the panel to seal the assembly to the panel. Contacts are retained in the contact insert by engagement of U-shaped portions in slots of the contact inserts. Blade terminals are inserted through windows in the housing, contact insert, and contacts to interlock the terminals with the contacts and to keep the contacts secured in their positions. A socket connector is sealingly secured to the housing and prevents moisture from entering the housing. In an alternative embodiment, no socket connector is provided but the blade terminals are crimped to wires for connecting the socket assembly to a source of electric power.

Abstract: A pushbutton switch uses a push/turn actuator having an axially movable button which engages and rotationally indexes a rotary actuator. A rotary switch mechanism is positioned coaxially with the actuator and includes a rotor having a cam surface lying in a cam plane perpendicular to the axis of the actuator. The cam and rotary actuator are coupled, preferable by an axially slidable drive shaft, so that rotary movement of the actuator causes like rotary movement of the rotor while axial movement of the actuator causes no corresponding axial movement of the rotor. The cam surface engages one or more movable, spring biased contacts for a wiping contacting motion of said contact as the rotor is rotated. The movement of the contacts occurs in the cam plane. An indexing mechanism provides for the switching action to occur upon release of the push button.