Abstract: A timer device has a pair of switches, a pair of cam means adapted for rotation so as to respectively actuate the switches in a first preselected sequence, and means for driving the cam means to effect the respective rotation thereof. Means for driven association with the driving means so as to be rotatable with the cam means includes means rotatably adjustable from one operating position of at least a pair of operating positions toward another thereof for interrupting the actuation of one of the switches by the one cam means in the first preselected sequence with the actuation of the other of the switches by the other of the cam means and for permitting the actuation of the one switch by the one cam means in another preselected sequence with the actuation of the other switch by the other cam means.An assembly for use in a timer device and a method of operating a timer device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A digital timer has means operable generally for indicating digital time and means for actuating the indicating means to effect the digital time indicating operation thereof. A drive train is provided for connection with the actuating means and includes means adapted to be intermittently rotatable, means for driving the rotatable means in a predetermined time sequence to effect the intermittent rotation thereof, and means for translating the intermittent rotation of the rotatable means to the actuating means.A method of operating a digital timer is also disclosed.