Abstract: A fluid flow indicator including a disk and spring assembly positioned within a fluid conduit whereby the pulsing force a fluid input biases the disk and spring against an electrical contact thereby completing an electrical circuit and illuminating a visual indicator.

Abstract: A gas flow control and igniter switch assembly for a gas appliance includes a valve body having a stem, an igniter activating switch and a knob, wherein the igniter is activated upon depressing of the knob a predetermined distance. The igniter switch is preferably constituted by a multi-piece outer casing within which is mounted multiple igniter contacts, an electrical connector, and an activating member. The activating member carries the electrical connector and is biased to a position which maintains an electric circuit to the igniter open. The multi-piece outer casing is adapted to be snap-fittingly secured together and mounted about the stem of the valve. Preferably, the stem extends freely through the outer casing but press-fittingly receives the activating member such that the activating member moves in axial unison with the stem.

Abstract: A key top member for a push button switch structure capable of facilitating change and modification of a design while eliminating deformation and misregistration of a display section, being accommodated to a variety of data, being increased in design properties and visibility, and being reduced in manufacturing cost. An upper resin sheet made of thermoplastic resin and having display sections such as a letter, a symbol, a pattern or the like printed thereon is formed with projections having configurations conforming to outer configurations of key top elements. The projections are each securely provided therein with a filler member made of photo-setting resin directly or through an adhesive.

Abstract: A reciprocal switch includes a shell with a stopper located therein, a connecting unit located on two sides of the stopper for generating circuit signals, two conducting units having movable contacts located on two sides of the stopper and engaged with an elastic element, and a displacement unit located between the two conducting units and exposed outside the shell. The displacement unit may be moved when subject to an external force to move the conducting units moving to either side to press the connecting unit on one side to generate circuit signals.

Abstract: A control member of the capacitive type for controlling at least one functional member in particular of a motor vehicle, the control member including a rigid support structure, at least one capacitive touch-sensitive detection cell located on or close to one of the faces of the support structure, and at least one control operating zone located on or close to the other face of the support structure in registration with the capacitive touch-sensitive detection cell, wherein the control operating zone includes an elastically deformable part.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a base and a post extending from the base. A socket is connected to a top of the post and has an aperture. A control member and a pull switch are received in the socket and connected to each other. An electrical cable is connected to the control member via the base and the post. A bulb frame is connected to the socket and a first connection wire connected between the control member and the bulb frame. A second connection wire is connected between the pull switch and the bulb frame. A chain is connected to the pull switch and extends through the aperture of the socket. The control member is activated by touching the chain.

Abstract: A key switch includes a switch provided on a base, a key top for operating the switch, and a link mechanism supported on the base and supporting the key top on its upper side, a shape of the link mechanism being changed when the key top is depressed. A movable plate is provided on the base, in stacked relationship; such that the movable plate is moved when the key top is depressed so as to change the shape of the link mechanism to a flat shape. An auxiliary link mechanism has a first part supported on the moveable plate and, in turn, by the base and a second part supporting the key top.

Abstract: A rotating actuator includes a rotatable control shaft, a manually operated handle connected therewith, and a device for generating a haptic perception when rotating the control shaft. The haptic signal generating device is developed in the form of a mechanical detent assembly including a detent curve and at least one detent element engaging the stop curve. An activating device is allocated to the haptic signal generating device and is actively configured on the detent curve or a detent element. By selecting the activation device an interaction is created between a detent element and the detent curve in order to generate the haptic signal formed by the detent curve. The haptic signal can be enabled or disabled by activating or deactivating the activation device as the control shaft is rotated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel micro relay for switching electric currents, in which a movable contact piece 1 moves parallel to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is a power outlet having a face plate connected to a modular platform which is used to support a safety device. The modular platform is sized to accommodate varying sized safety devices, such as circuit breakers. The modular platform can have a plurality of reinforcing members which are used to strengthen the modular platform when supporting the safety device. The modular platform can also include a plurality of reinforcing ribs to further increase the rigidity of the modular platform. A support member is used in conjunction with a circuit breaker placed on the modular platform to further strengthen and stiffen the overall connection between the circuit breaker of the safety device, the modular platform and the face plate.

Abstract: A switch assembly usable in a food waste disposer is disclosed having several improvements over the prior art. The switch assembly positively retains an overload switch, making assembly of the switch into the disposer easier. The switch assembly includes terminals, which attach to the start and run windings of the disposer. The terminals are arranged in a uniform direction along a single side of the switch assembly. This arrangement allows a single, integrated connector of winding leads to be easily connected to the switch assembly, facilitating assembly and reducing the possibility of incorrectly wiring the disposer during construction.

Abstract: An operating device having a static eliminator capable of effectively grounding any static electricity surge through a switch operating button to exterior frame members or to ground within an electronic apparatus, and an electronic apparatus having such an operating device, comprises a rotatable dial for selecting one operation mode from among a plurality of modes, a button disposed in a recess portion in the center of the dial for pushing a switch located in the recess portion at the lower position of the dial, a rotary conductive member disposed within the recess portion provided in the center of the dial and capable of rotating together with the dial, and a fixed conductive member held by a base member for holding the dial. The rotary conductive member and the fixed conductive member are kept in constant contact.

Abstract: A waterproof switch has a head having two feet inserted in a socket. The socket has a plurality of blades formed at a bottom of thereof and extending downwards. A fastener is formed in the socket and the feet are attached to the fastener. A bottom seat is mounted under the socket. The seat has a plurality of chambers defined therethrough to receive the blades. A block is movably received in the seat and aligned with the fastener. The block has a tongue formed at a top thereof and tapered from a bottom to the top.

Abstract: Methods of controlling fluid flow (e.g., flow of liquids, water vapor and gases) through switch members, e.g., switch buttons, which are used to seal an interior cavity of a surgical handpiece are provided. The switch members provide improved sealing properties which prevent gas and water vapor transmission across the switch member and into and out of the sealed internal switch chamber. The switch members are also resistant to puncture due to striking by tools or cleaning instruments, or the like.

Abstract: A foot switch for use in the control of medical apparatus comprises a pedal that is connected to and movably seated on a floor plate of a joint connection, a sensor linked to a switch element, and a repositioning device disposed between the floor plate and the pedal. The repositioning device ensures that an operating force must be applied to the upper surface of the pedal to produce a tilting movement of the pedal out of an initial position into an operating position in which a smaller angle is defined between the floor plate and the pedal than in the initial position and in which the sensor is activated to trigger the output of a switch pulse from the switch element. The improvement of the present invention consists of the combination of the repositioning device and the joint into an elastic joint device. The simplified foot switch is easily disinfected.

Abstract: An electrical switch comprising a casing and a rotor supported within the casing for rotation about an axis. The rotor has a first surface extending around the axis and a second surface extending transversely of the axis. A moving contact is mounted on the rotor for rotation therewith, which has first and second inter-connected parts adjacent the first and second rotor surfaces respectively. A plurality of fixed contacts is located laterally of the rotor for short-circuiting by the moving contact whereby the switch is closed. At least one of the fixed contacts has first and second inter-connected parts bearing resiliently against the first and second rotor surfaces respectively for contact with the corresponding fist and second moving contact parts according to the angular position of the rotor.

Abstract: A simple-structured, highly dustproof movable contact unit having positive tactile response, and a panel switch using the same, and each manufacturing method. The movable contact unit contains movable contact (3), base film (11), and separator (4). The movable contact, which is made of a conductive metallic sheet having resiliency, is formed into a bottom-open dome-like shape. The base film holds the movable contact through adhesive layer (12) formed under the film. The base film has projections (13) corresponding to each movable contact, which are formed into a shape conforming to the dome-like movable contact. The upper surface of the separator, which has been subjected to a release treatment, is affixed with the adhesive layer beneath the base film. The root portion of the each projection conforming to the shape of the movable contact is tightly affixed to the separator through the adhesive layer under the base film.

Abstract: There is provided a switch having a flexible upper member, that is substantially electrically non-conductive, having an inner surface with an upper contact area that is electrically conductive and connected to a circuit, and a lower member that is substantially electrically non-conductive, having an inner surface with a lower contact area that is electrically conductive and connected to the circuit, wherein the upper member and the lower member are sealingly connected to form a chamber therebetween, the upper contact area and the lower contact area are separated by at least a portion of the chamber and a force applied to the upper member causes the upper contact area and the lower contact area to make contact and close the switch of the circuit.

Abstract: An electrical switch identification plate for mounting to a wall has an opening formed in the plate and pair of cavities disposed above and below the opening. A pair of screw holes are formed through each cavity at a center portion thereof. A pair of bores are formed in each cavity and surround each screw hole. An indicia insert member has a shape substantially the same as that of the cavities. A pair of pins are mounted on a bottom surface of each insert member and are received by the bores for retaining each insert member in each cavity. Indicia is mounted on a top surface of the insert member and operates to identify the switch and its on or off position.

Abstract: An electrical switch, such as a rocker switch, includes a casing, three fixed contacts, each contact having an inner end, and an operating rocker movable between an operating position and a non-operating position. The switch includes a moving contact movable by the rocker to make and break electrical connection between the inner ends of a first pair of the fixed contacts (connectable to a load and a power source) while the rocker is in the operating and non-operating positions, respectively. Also included are a light bulb, lighting to indicate when the rocker is in the operating position, and an associated resistor. The light bulb and resistor are connectable in series across the inner ends of a second pair of the fixed contacts (connectable to a power source) when the rocker is in the operating position. The resistor is fixed, has a body, and has first and second terminals.