Abstract: A switch assembly for switching electrical currents in which a separate icon display is provided. The icon display can be attached to either the actuator of the switch assembly or the switch assembly so that different designs for one and the same switch assembly are possible without any modifications to the switch assembly.

Abstract: A switch system wherein the housing consists of a spatially injection-molded conductor support (MID technique). The switch system is designed such that it can be largely adapted to the requirements of automotive technology. To that end, the top of the housing has a surface which can be equipped as desired with electrical and/or mechanical components and its underside has pin-like projections which are connected to strip conductor and act as plugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control knurl for the rotary adjustment of a potentiometer in an automotive vehicle which minimizes light loss of the light guide in a control knurl. The light guide of the control knurl reflects the light from inside onto the peripheral surface of the control knurl. A bright protective coating encompasses the light guide and reflects the beams of light which emit from the boundary surface of the light guide. Light loss is also avoided by not applying protective coating on mirror surfaces which redirect the light.

Abstract: A quick-break switch in which, for switching-over purposes under the spring force (1) of a switching element, the two individual wedge faces of a wedge surface are felt. In order to render the pressure point more perceptible, in particular when the switch is manually operated, the wedge faces are curved. These curves can also help to improve the switching behavior of the switch with respect to the switching process and contact-making.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lamp employs conductor moldings in which conductor tracks extending in three dimensions can be created in the housing. In addition, the conductor moldings enable the integration of lamp connections, switches and lamp mount, as well as reflectors and cooling surfaces directly into the housing and separately inlaid or molded-in plates for contact tracks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switch configuration that can be used in a receptacle that is equipped with a shield. In this case, the shield can be arranged offset relative to the receptacle within the framework of given tolerances. The novel switch arrangement is used to compensate for the offset of the shield relative to the receptacle with the aid of a cap that is mounted in a floating manner. In this case, the friction of an actuation cap, which actuates a switch via an actuator, is to be kept as low as possible relative to the guide surfaces of the corresponding shield opening.

Abstract: A water- and/or dust-tight toggle switch has an LED switch. The LED or other luminous elements are impermeably shielded from the surroundings by a housing of a comparatively simple design. The housing is provided with cast windows which make possible light output from the luminous element disposed within the interior of the housing. Favorable refinements pertain to the arrangement of a light guide on the actuator cap and also the protection of the inserted plug through extended, guided-down housing walls.

Abstract: In an electric switch a good gliding behavior between a bridging contact and metal conductors punched out from a sheet metal blank is achieved. For this purpose the metal conductors have at least one projection extending at least over the entire range of motion of the bridging contact.

Abstract: A switch lever of a steering column switch for motor vehicles has an electric switch arranged at the free end of the switch lever and includes at least one switch component and a housing, which is inserted as a functional switch unit with its housing in a holder in the free end of the switch lever. In the free end of the switch lever there are first electric connection contacts with which corresponding second electric connection contacts on the switch unit can be put into operational connection on the insertion of said switch unit. This provides a switch lever, the assembly of which to the switch unit is simplified and which at the same time ensures reliable operation.

Abstract: An electric switch for operating a windshield wiper and washer system of a motor vehicle has a switch housing, in which a switching member for operating the wiper system in a selected operation mode is swivelably mounted from a neutral position around a first axis in at least one optional position and a switch lever which, for operating the washer system from a neutral position into an operational position, is swivelably mounted on the switching member around a second axis preferably perpendicularly intersecting the first axis. By a single actuation, it is possible by switching on the washer system to also switch on the wiper system.

Abstract: An electric switch for operating a windshield wiper and washer system of a motor vehicle. In a switch housing a switching member is swivellably mounted around a first axis between several switching positions. A switch lever which is swivellably mounted on the switching member around a second axis which preferably perpendicularly intersects the first axis. An electric contact is movable by swiveling the switch lever around the second axis. To manufacture the electric switch at low cost and to promote a long lifetime for the two stationary contacts acted upon by the electric contact, the electric contact is held on the switch lever and acts upon the two stationary contacts at different points in at least two different switching positions of the switching member when swiveling the switch lever relative to the switching member.

Abstract: A steering column switch for motor vehicles includes a switch housing and a switch lever mounted therein which may be pivoted about an axis together with a switching member, which switch lever is provided with at least one read-out panel which may be illuminated by a light guide traversing the switch lever, which light guide is aligned with a light source by a light-input area. The light source is fitted and protected in the switch housing; it is free from hard switching-on and switching-off impacts of the switch lever. In particular, it is arranged centrally around the pivotal axis of the switch lever and switching member, so that it is possible to illuminate the read-out panel with the same intensity in all switching positions of the switch lever relative to the pivotal axis.

Abstract: An electric switch having a housing including a base plate, the switch comprising a push-button which is preferably movable in a linear direction with respect to the housing, a switching tappet movable by the push-button and swivellable relative to the switching tappet and a switching rocker rotatably mounted on the base plate, the rocker being swivellable to and fro in turns between two end positions via the push-button and the switching tappet and controlling a movable bridging contact, especially a snap-action spring.

Abstract: An improved ignition switch for motor vehicles comprises a common fixed contact, several independent fixed contacts, and several movable bridging contacts. The bridging contacts are individually operated by tappets driven by cams on a rotatable operating member. Guide sleeves mounted in a guide plate restrict the tappet to displacements exclusively in parallel to the axis of rotation of the operating member, thereby preventing transmission of side forces to the bridging contacts. The tappets are unattached to the bridging contacts and guide plates are provided for the bridging contacts to further minimize sideways displacement of these contacts due to off center tappet application. Closing pressure is supplied to the rigid bridging contacts by a separate spring to provide consistent pressure regardless of contact temperature. Bridging contacts, tappets, and guide sleeves are located in parallel to facilitate alignment.

Abstract: A switch, especially for motor vehicles, includes a housing which is insertable into an opening of a mounting plate. The housing is limited by a front plate, several side walls and a base plate. Locking springs project from two side walls. Each locking spring carries a stud. When the switch is mounted the studs snap into position behind the mounting plate. Release shanks projecting into the housing interior originate from the locking spring, which release shanks end in the area of apertures in the front plate. Thus the mounting plate need not have openings through which the locking springs are accessible for removal of the switch. Thus the switch can be surrounded by the mounting plate over the entire perimeter of its front plate.

Abstract: In a container for a plurality of disk-shaped articles, the partly opened base portion possessing receiving grooves consists of two substantially identical parts which can be assembled, and two further, substantially identical cover parts which at least partially close the openings, and means are provided for disengageably locking the parts of the base portion to the cover parts. Interlocking stacking means are used for stacking a plurality of the base parts, with or without cover parts. The container of the parts of the base portion are useful for any transportation and archiving purposes during production of the articles or by their end users.

Abstract: A switch with fastening holes in its housing is stably mounted on the web of a switching device. A plastics fastening element is used, which has three portions with differing diameters and which are inserted with press-fit in the fastening hole of the switch, on opposite sides of the switch, in receiving bores of webs aligned parallel to one other.

Abstract: A fastening device which permits snap-in assembly of a switch to a panel or receiving member includes a resilient latching member connected to the switch housing and adapted to engage a shoulder of the receiving member. A second resilient member serves to urge the resilient latching member into contact with the shoulder. In one embodiment of the invention, the switch housing is inserted into a receiving portion of a control panel and a connector carries at least one resilient latching member adapted to engage a shoulder on the receiving portion. In this embodiment, the connector and panel cooperate to retain the switch.

Abstract: An assembly for switches of the type which are pushed into a receptacle by means of webs guided in grooves. On each guide groove one side wall is staggered backwards relative to the other side wall in the longitudinal direction. It is then possible to bring webs and grooves into contact by a vertical movement with respect to the direction of insertion.

Abstract: A fastening device which permits snap-in assembly of a switch to a panel or receiving member includes a resilient latching member connected to the switch housing and adapted to engage a shoulder of the receiving member. A second resilient member serves to urge the resilient latching member into contact with the shoulder. In one embodiment of the invention, the switch housing is inserted into a receiving portion of a control panel and a connector carries at least one resilient latching member adapted to engage a shoulder on the receiving portion. In this embodiment, the connector and panel cooperate to retain the switch.