Abstract: The contactor comprises a fixed contact plate (14), a moveable contact plate (16) and means for retaining the two contact plates (14, 16). The moveable contact plate (16) is resiliently deformable between a position remote from the fixed contact plate (14) and a position in contact with the fixed contact plate (14). The retaining means comprise an adhesive insulating sheet (18) which is interposed between the two contact plates (14, 16), which sheet (18) adheres along the two opposing faces thereof to each of the two contact plates (14, 16).

Abstract: An invention proposes a switch comprising a lower casing in the bottom of which are placed two contact elements. A trip member is elastically deformable through the action of an actuating member. At least one light source is supported by a support plate which straddles the actuating member and has terminals for electrical connection of the light source. The lower face of the support plate rests on the lower casing. The electrical connection terminals of the light source extend outwards from the casing along the vertical lateral faces of the casing.

Abstract: The invention proposes an electrical switch (20) with multiple switching ways comprising a bottom support (22) in the bottom (32) of which are arranged fixed contacts (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d), a top member (26) that is mounted to be movable relative to the bottom support (22) from a central rest position to four main actuation positions distributed angularly at 90°, and a contact plate (28) that comprises four contact blades (34) each of which is capable of coming into contact with a fixed contact (30b), characterized in that the actuation member (26) is mounted to be movable relative to the support (22) to one or other of four intermediate actuation positions that are offset angularly by 45° relative to the main actuation positions, and in each of which two contact blades (34) are simultaneously in contact with the associated fixed contacts (30b).

Abstract: A casing (3), in which a plurality of conductive tracks are fixed, an operation element (5) which is arranged so as to be able to move in translation in the casing (3), a conductive dome-like member (51) which is arranged in the casing (3) and which is resiliently deformable under the action of the displacement of the operation element (5) between a first state and a second state of commutation, a light source (13) and at least two power supply tracks for the light source (13). The light source (13) is fixedly joined to the operation element (5), the operation element being provided with at least two contact elements (87) which connect, over the entire axial travel of the operation element (5) in the casing (3), the light source (13) to the respective power supply tracks.

Abstract: A switching device which includes a lighting source (18) having an SMC (surface mounted component) type light emitting diode, which includes a pair of connection members (52) with base portions (82) each soldered or otherwise joined to a plate (76) of the SMC diode. The connection members have right angle bends (88) and pin portions (86) extending down from the bends. The lighting source lies within a switch mechanism (16) and within an operating member (14), with the pin portions projecting through channel portions (61) of an insulative casing into holes in energizing conductors (40).

Abstract: A switching device includes a vertically moveable operating member (14) with a cavity (66) in which a light (20) lies. The light is supported on tongues (80) of a pair of sheet metal energizing members (70A, 70B). Each energizing member has laterally opposite sides that form a pair of legs (74). The legs extend downward along opposite sides of the switch casing (12), and the legs have lugs (76) at their lower ends for soldering to traces on a circuit board.

Abstract: A switch (10) comprising a bottom contact-holder (12) supporting two fixed electric contacts (30, 30B), an actuation member (54) and an intermediate conductive contact strip (14) that can be deformed elastically in order to modify the electric connection between the two fixed contacts (3030B) and that comprises two opposite longitudinal branches (40) connected to the front transverse contact arm (38B), characterized in that each branch (40) is curved and the switch comprises an actuation plate (16) which is interposed between the actuation member (54) and the contact strip (14) and which interacts with the tops (64) of the longitudinal branches (40) to deform the contact strip (14).

Abstract: The invention proposes a switch (10) comprising a bottom contact-holder (12) supporting two fixed electric contacts (30, 30B), an actuation member (54) and an intermediate conductive contact strip (14) that can be deformed elastically in order to modify the electric connection between the two fixed contacts (3030B) and that comprises two opposite longitudinal branches (40) connected to the front transverse contact arm (38B), characterized in that each branch (40) is curved and the switch comprises an actuation plate (16) which is interposed between the actuation member (54) and the contact strip (14) and which interacts with the tops (64) of the longitudinal branches (40) to deform the contact strip (14).

Abstract: A casing (1); a first conductive track (31) and a second conductive track (27); a first conductive dome (3) which is resiliently deformable so as to be able to pass to a configuration, in which it forms an electrical contact between the first track (31) and second track (27); and an activation device comprising an operation element (9) which is mounted in the casing so as to slide in an orthogonal manner (X) relative to the axis of deformation (Z).

Abstract: The invention proposes a switch comprising a lower casing (12) in the bottom (26) of which are placed two fixed contact elements (36, 38), a trip member (14) that is elastically deformable through the action of an actuating member (18), and at least one light source (22) supported by a support plate (20) which straddles the actuating member (18) and has terminals (82) for electrical connection of the light source (22), characterized in that the lower face (72) of the support plate rests on the lower casing (12) and in that the electrical connection terminals of the light source (22) extend outwards from the casing (12) along the vertical lateral faces of the casing.

Abstract: A casing (3), in which a plurality of conductive tracks are fixed, an operation element (5) which is arranged so as to be able to move in translation in the casing (3), a conductive dome-like member (51) which is arranged in the casing (3) and which is resiliently deformable under the action of the displacement of the operation element (5) between a first state and a second state of commutation, a light source (13) and at least two power supply tracks for the light source (13). The light source (13) is fixedly joined to the operation element (5), the operation element being provided with at least two contact elements (87) which connect, over the entire axial travel of the operation element (5) in the casing (3), the light source (13) to the respective power supply tracks.

Abstract: A casing (1); a first conductive track (31) and a second conductive track (27); a first conductive dome (3) which is resiliently deformable so as to be able to pass to a configuration, in which it forms an electrical contact between the first track (31) and second track (27); and an activation device comprising an operation element (9) which is mounted in the casing so as to slide in an orthogonal manner (X) relative to the axis of deformation (Z).

Abstract: The contactor comprises a fixed contact plate (14), a moveable contact plate (16) and means for retaining the two contact plates (14, 16). The moveable contact plate (16) is resiliently deformable between a position remote from the fixed contact plate (14) and a position in contact with the fixed contact plate (14). The retaining means comprise an adhesive insulating sheet (18) which is interposed between the two contact plates (14, 16), which sheet (18) adheres along the two opposing faces thereof to each of the two contact plates (14, 16).

Abstract: The invention proposes an electrical switch (20) with multiple switching ways comprising a bottom support (22) in the bottom (32) of which are arranged fixed contacts (30a, 30b, 30c, 30d), a top member (26) that is mounted to be movable relative to the bottom support (22) from a central rest position to four main actuation positions distributed angularly at 90°, and a contact plate (28) that comprises four contact blades (34) each of which is capable of coming into contact with a fixed contact (30b), characterized in that the actuation member (26) is mounted to be movable relative to the support (22) to one or other of four intermediate actuation positions that are offset angularly by 45° relative to the main actuation positions, and in each of which two contact blades (34) are simultaneously in contact with the associated fixed contacts (30b).

Abstract: A compact smart card connector that can hold and connect to two smart cards (Cs, Ci) includes a base plate (42) that holds base contacts (46) and a cover plate (44) that holds cover contacts (54) and that is pivotally connected to the base plate. An intermediate plate device (36) holds first and second smart cards (Cs, Ci) respectively against its upper and lower surfaces (35, 39) with contact pads (Ps) of the cards facing away from the plate. The intermediate plate lies between the base and cover, so when the cover is pushed down, this pushes the cards against the base and cover contacts. The intermediate plate device has coupling plates (130) with slots that allow the intermediate plate device to slide to lock the cover in its lowered position.

Abstract: A frame (14) that includes a smart card connector (12), is mounted primarily behind a window (18) in a panel (16) so a smart card can be inserted rearwardly though the window and against contacts that read and/or write to the card. The panel has window edge portions that lie around the window, and the frame includes a pair of lugs (42) that are projected into the window and that are then raised so lug slots (45) receive an upper edge portion of the window. The frame also has a pair of fingers (60) that are resiliently biased forwardly, that press against the rear of the panel when the lugs are first projected into the window, and that snap forward and lie against window lower edge portions when the lugs are raised. The fingers lie at the ends of laterally extending beams that project from a main portion of the frame. The lugs and fingers form ramps (56, 78) that vertically guide the leading edge of a card being inserted, and the lugs form side guides (112).

Abstract: A switching device includes a vertically moveable operating member (14) with a cavity (66) in which a light (20) lies. The light is supported on tongues (80) of a pair of sheet metal energizing members (70A, 70B). Each energizing member has laterally opposite sides that form a pair of legs (74). The legs extend downward along opposite sides of the switch casing (12), and the legs have lugs (76) at their lower ends for soldering to traces on a circuit board.

Abstract: A switching device which includes a lighting source (18) having an SMC (surface mounted component) type light emitting diode, which includes a pair of connection members (52) with base portions (82) each soldered or otherwise joined to a plate (76) of the SMC diode. The connection members have right angle bends (88) and pin portions (86) extending down from the bends. The lighting source lies within a switch mechanism (16) and within an operating member (14), with the pin portions projecting through channel portions (61) of an insulative casing into holes in energizing conductors (40).

Abstract: A smart card receiver with a card receiving cavity, has upper and lower sets of contact blades for engaging the card contact pads when the card is inserted in the ususal orientation with its contacts pads facing downwardly, or when inserted in a second orientation with its contact pads facing upwardly. The card receiver has card confining-walls that are preferably devoid of a polarizing wall, so the card is inserted in the same position whether the card is inserted right-side-up or upside-down. The upper contact blades are transversely offset from the lower contact blades, to enable the reading of cards whose contact pads are offset from an imaginary centerline of the card. The housing of the card receiver includes an upper structure that forms the upper wall of the cavity at the contact blades, with the upper structure having downward projections at the front and rear of the receiver that form both upper and lower walls of the card-receiving cavity.

Abstract: A compact smart card connector that can hold and connect to two smart cards (Cs, Ci) includes a base plate (42) that holds base contacts (46) and a cover plate (44) that holds cover contacts (54) and that is pivotally connected to the base plate. An intermediate plate device (36) holds first and second smart cards (Cs, Ci) respectively against its upper and lower surfaces (35, 39) with contact pads (Ps) of the cards facing away from the plate. The intermediate plate lies between the base and cover, so when the cover is pushed down, this pushes the cards against the base and cover contacts. The intermediate plate device has coupling plates (130) with slots that allow the intermediate plate device to slide to lock the cover in its lowered position.