Abstract: An ignition switch assembly suitable for being connected to a rotary shaft of a gas tap of a cooking appliance. According to one implementation the ignition switch includes a coupling element through which the ignition switch assembly is coupled to the rotary shaft, the coupling element being rotational with the rotary shaft. A fixed contact element and a movable contact element are provided within a casing of the assembly along with the coupling element which includes a cam on an outside surface thereof. The movable and fixed contact elements and the coupling element are arranged so that the cam urges the moveable contact element into contact with the fixed contact element when the coupling element is rotated between a selective angular range. A resistance element is arranged to contact at least a portion of the body of the coupling element to provide resistance against the rotational movement of the coupling element.

Abstract: An ignition switch assembly suitable for being connected to a rotary shaft of a gas tap of a cooking appliance. According to one implementation the ignition switch includes a coupling element through which the ignition switch assembly is coupled to the rotary shaft, the coupling element being rotational with the rotary shaft. A fixed contact element and a movable contact element are provided within a casing of the assembly along with the coupling element which includes a cam on an outside surface thereof. The movable and fixed contact elements and the coupling element are arranged so that the cam urges the moveable contact element into contact with the fixed contact element when the coupling element is rotated between a selective angular range. A resistance element is arranged to contact at least a portion of the body of the coupling element to provide resistance against the rotational movement of the coupling element.

Abstract: A gas tap for a cooking appliance that includes a tap body with an internal housing. A gas flow regulating member is located in the internal housing and coupled to a manually-operated rotary shaft. The rotary shaft is moveable between a first axial position where its rotation is prevented and a second axial position whereupon its rotation is permit for regulating the flow of gas through the gas tap through the gas flow regulating member. The gas tap includes a return spring that resists against a movement of the rotary shaft from the first axial position to the second axial position. The gas tap also includes a resistance element, other than the return spring, that also resists against a movement of the rotary shaft from the first axial position to the second axial position.