Cases And Bases Patents (Class 200/293)
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Patent number: 8759697Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker includes a molded case containing a circuit breaker trip unit, and multiple line connector lugs attached to an end portion of the molded case for connecting the trip unit to power cables from a power source. Rigid support brackets attached to a rigid supporting surface extend along a pair of opposite outer side walls of the molded case adjacent the lugs to resist outward movement of the side walls in the event of a short circuit condition that exerts distorting forces on the lugs and the portions of the molded case adjacent the lugs. The rigid support brackets may be attached to a supporting pan attached to the portion of the molded case adjacent the lugs.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Polston, Ivan D. Chavez
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Patent number: 8748764Abstract: A casing of a circuit breaker for nominal currents above 250 A that enables at least one rigid busbar to be swung in to make contact with at least one switching pole attached in the casing. The casing may include a bottom section that cuboidally includes a rectangular base area and two rectangular side faces connected to the base area and running parallel to one another. Adjacent side faces are connected to one another via at least two stays which are arranged away from the opposing openings, delimited by the side faces, of the cuboidal bottom section, so that a switching pole can be inserted between the stays into the bottom section and so that a rigid busbar can be swung in at one of the two openings in order to make contact with the switching pole, when busbar and bottom section are each premounted, for example in a switching cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Torsten Ahlert, Jan Grunwald, Katja Manthey
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Patent number: 8748765Abstract: A contact point member comprises contact point pieces extending from both ends of a base portion and a gripping portion extending from the center of the base portion. The base portion is placed on an upper surface of a holding portion in a base member and is inserted between a main wall of a surrounding wall and stoppers on the holding portion for positioning. After a front end of the base portion is pressed and inserted under a presser portion provided in the main wall, when the gripping portion is pressed on the holding portion, an engagement piece formed in the rear end of the gripping portion is engaged to a corner hole formed in a projection of the holding portion, thus preventing the falling-down of the contact point member. The mounting operation of the contact point member is easily completed simply by pressing down the gripping portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Valeo Japan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taito Kokubu, Hideji Onodera
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Publication number: 20140151202Abstract: An encapsulated switchgear that includes a housing defining, an insulating space, and an electrical active part arranged in the insulating space, the insulating space with an insulation medium. The switchgear is characterized in that the insulation medium with a dielectric compound having a boiling point of above ?5° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventors: Maik Hyrenbach, Ole Granhaug, Max-Steffen Claessens, Per Skarby
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Publication number: 20140151201Abstract: A position indicator for a circuit breaker is provided. A circuit breaker housing assembly body has an alignment surface. The position indicator includes an indicator member having an alignment surface and an elongated spacer member. The indicator member is movably coupled to the circuit breaker housing assembly adjacent a terminal screw with the spacer member generally aligned with the terminal screw. The indicator member is structured to move between a first position, wherein the alignment surface is not aligned with the housing assembly body alignment surface, and a second position, wherein the alignment surface is aligned with the housing assembly body alignment surface. The spacer member engages the terminal screw and, if the terminal screw is in a terminal screw first position, the spacer member prevents the indicator member from moving into the indicator member second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: James Patrick Sisley, Richard Paul Malingowski, Craig Joseph Puhalla, Kelly Julia McCarthy
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Patent number: 8736448Abstract: A notebook computer stand includes a base and an anti-theft circuit received in the base. A number of supporting pads are positioned on the top surface of the base, to support a notebook computer. The anti-theft circuit includes a pressure sensitive switch, an alarm, a control switch, and a battery. The pressure sensitive switch, the alarm, and the control switch are connected in series. The pressure sensitive switch is positioned on one of the supporting pads. When the notebook computer is placed on the top surface, the pressure sensitive switch is open. The pressure sensitive switch is closed when not under the pressure applied by the weight of the notebook computer, and the battery supplies power to the alarm, the alarm works, when the control switch is closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xue-Yun Chen
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Patent number: 8735752Abstract: A multipole electrical switching device is disclosed with an outer housing in which at least two separate switching pole housings are accommodated. In at least one embodiment, the at least two separate switching pole housings on walls facing towards one another, each have a least one mounting which form a mounting pair assigned to one another. In at least one embodiment, for mechanical connection of the at least two separate switching pole housings, the mounting pair is assigned at least one connection device which engages into the two mountings forming the mounting pair. The two mountings forming the mounting pair, in relation to a dividing joint formed between the two facing walls, each form an undercut, whereby the at least one connecting device engages behind the undercuts and the at least one connecting device is formed in a primary process in one piece on the outer housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Torsten Ahlert, Joerg-Uwe Dahl, Ludvik Godesa, Marc Liebetruth, Milos Petracek
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Publication number: 20140124342Abstract: A switch suitable for use in contaminated environments provides for internal support of the operator allowing an oversized opening in the housing of the switch through which the operator extends. In this way contamination on the outer surface of the operator may be accommodated without a jamming of the operator in the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: MICHAEL S. OSVATIC, JAROD M. SULIK
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Publication number: 20140124341Abstract: Disclosed herein is a touch panel including: a transparent substrate; and a bezel part including a white layer formed at one-side edge of the transparent substrate and a light-shielding layer formed on the white layer, wherein the bezel part has a narrow width and a thin thickness, thereby implementing a display screen larger than that of the other touch panels having the same exterior size and providing the touch panel including the white-colored bezel part having a thin thickness and a uniform and sufficient color.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jang Ho Park
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Patent number: 8716616Abstract: A main switch for electrical systems of vehicles, comprising an outer casing projecting from which is a plurality of electrical contacts that are to be connected to cables of the electrical system, wherein the casing has a base that is to rest on a supporting plate of the vehicle, said base being fixed by means of screws to the supporting plate, wherein the base is provided with two pairs of fixing elements having respective holes that are to be engaged by said screws, said fixing elements being insertable in the respective seats of the base in two different positions to which there correspond different distances between the centers of the fixing elements of each pair.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Menber's S.p.A.Inventors: Per Anders Forsberg, Massimiliano Tinto
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Publication number: 20140116864Abstract: A button structure is provided and includes a support bracket and a button. The support bracket has two opposite edges, a first concave portion, a second concave portion, and a position limiting protruding point. The first and second concave portions are respectively located at the two opposite edges, and the position limiting protruding point protrudes from the second concave portion. The button is located on the support bracket and includes a body portion, two neck portions and two stop portions. The two neck portions are located on two opposite ends of the body portion, and are respectively coupled to the first and second concave portions. The neck portion coupled to the second concave portion is positioned by the position limiting protruding point. The two stop portions are respectively connected to a side of the two neck portions facing away from the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicants: INVENTEC CORPORATION, INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Yuan-Jui CHANG, Cheng-Hsin CHEN, Shih-Jung HUANG, Yao-Yu LAI
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Publication number: 20140110231Abstract: Slide input component assemblies of an electronic device and methods for making the same are provided. In some embodiments, a slide input component assembly may include a slide button subassembly that may have a knob, a base, a retention mechanism that may couple the knob to the base, and a shell part that may be provided about at least a portion of the base. The slide input component assembly may also include a slide switch subassembly that may have a switch that may be configured to move along a switch path when the slide button subassembly moves along a button path.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Elvis M. Kibiti, Luen-Chiou Lin, Sean S. Corbin, Shih-Ning Kao, Stephen R. McClure
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Publication number: 20140091617Abstract: A circuit breaker module includes a breaker circuit connected to a first electrical lead and a second electrical lead, a housing surrounding the breaker circuit, wherein said first and second electrical leads extend through the housing, and wherein the housing is at least partially constructed of a thermally conductive polymer, and a heat dissipation feature contacting the housing, wherein the heat dissipation feature is operable to dissipate heat from the breaker circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: John Horowy, Debabrata Pal
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Patent number: 8681482Abstract: This disclosure describes examples of an apparatus to enclose components of a switching assembly of an automatic transfer switch. In one embodiment, the apparatus, or arc chamber cover, has a housing made of material with optical properties that permit observation of the interior of the housing. A mounting assembly couples to the housing. The mounting assembly secures the apparatus to the automatic transfer switch. In one example, the mounting assembly comprises feet comprising a material with mechanical properties that can withstand pressure and other forces inside of the interior chamber. The apparatus also includes one or more baffles to control the flow of gasses and control electric arcs within the switching assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Suresh Srikantaiah, Arthur Michael Evans, Sudarshan Allada, Pravin Pralhad Kulkarni
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Patent number: 8658923Abstract: A rotary electrical switch comprises a housing having a first rotary contact space for accommodating a rotary contact and a plurality of stationary contact spaces for selectively accommodating at least one stationary contact. The housing comprises one or more closing elements for closing one or more of the stationary contact spaces not in use for accommodating a stationary contact. Another aspect comprises a locking spring member having a first portion being a resilient spring member configured for releasably engaging a locking member, while a second portion is configured for mechanically coupling to a spindle portion for imparting a rotational force on at least one rotary contact of the switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Ewac Holding B.V.Inventors: Ronald Christiaan Weber, Maarten Willem Reddering
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Publication number: 20140042000Abstract: A touch panel includes: a body connected to wiring drawn out to the outside of the touch panel; a sheet member to which decoration printing is added; an adhesive that pastes the sheet member on the body and is the same size as the sheet member; and a non-adhesion film formed between the adhesive and the wiring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITEDInventor: Nobuya IWASAKI
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Patent number: 8648272Abstract: A bracket and shell assembly (100) includes a bracket (1) having a base portion (11) and a tail portion (14) connecting to the base portion, a switch unit (2) assembled on the base portion of the bracket, and a shell (3) covering the bracket for shielding the switch unit. The shell defines an opening (31) and a button (4) extends through the opening of the shell to be located over the switch unit. A protrusion (141) is formed on one of the tail portion and the shell. A notch (32) is defined on the other one of the tail portion and the shell. The notch correspondingly receives the protrusion for pre-mounting the shell on the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yusho Nakase, Liang Sun
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Patent number: 8637781Abstract: An improved water sealing side key system for use in electronic device 24, such as but not limited to a mobile phone, and which provides for the construction of the seal assembly 21 as a rigid frame 29 and an elastomeric sealing material that allows for both a compressive and circumferential (perimeter) seal 28 as well as the overall non-binding movement of a side key 20 within the seal and the ability to closely control the thickness, tolerance spacing and tactile feel of the side key 20.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Thomas D. Derengowski, John Delianides, Thomas E. Gitzinger
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Publication number: 20140014482Abstract: In one embodiment, a molded case circuit breaker is provided. The molded case circuit breaker includes a molded base defining at least one cavity and a tie bar coupled to the molded base and extending across the cavity. The tie bar is configured to reduce fracture and separation of the molded base during a high pressure event.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Samuel Stephen Kim, Jonathan Rich Doncet, Yatin Vilas Newase, Girish Hassan Mruthunjaya
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Publication number: 20140008190Abstract: A circuit breaker includes: a housing; a stator accommodated in the housing and connected to a terminal unit; a mover selectively brought into contact with the stator; an opening and closing unit manipulating the mover such that the mover is selectively brought into contact with the stator; and an insulating cover provided in the housing and shielding the mover and the stator from the exterior of the housing, wherein the housing or the insulating cover is made by molding an electrical insulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventors: Jae Kwan SEO, Seong Yeol CHO
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Patent number: 8624138Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit-breaking device for low-voltage systems with a control mechanism that has improved characteristics of compact size and reliability. The circuit-breaking device according to the invention comprises an outer housing containing, for each pole, at least one fixed contact and at least one moving contact suitable for being mutually coupled and uncoupled. The device also comprises a control mechanism comprising a supporting frame that supports a kinematic chain operatively connected to the moving contact so as to enable the latter to be coupled to or uncoupled from the fixed contact. The supporting frame comprises a pair of sides connected by means of a first transverse connecting portion and by further connection means that define a further transverse connecting portion in a different position from that of the first transverse connecting portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: ABB S.p.A.Inventors: Edoardo Scola, Michele Ferrari
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Patent number: 8607645Abstract: A water flow detector has a spring driven mechanical timer responsive to the movement of a lever. The lever is connected to a paddle. The paddle is responsive to the flow of water in a pipe. The detector via the spring driven timer responds to the flow of water in the pipe after a predetermined delay.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: William F. Laubach, Zoltan Borbath, Fred M. Butalla, III, James M. Murphy
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Publication number: 20130327622Abstract: A micro-switch provided labor-saving switching comprises a housing, a press member located on the housing, an actuation member located in the housing and a driving assembly located between the press member and actuation member. The press member is depressed to move reciprocally in the housing in a displacement. The driving member includes a force-bearing member hinged swivelably on the housing and at least one transmission member swivelable inversely against the force-bearing member. The force-bearing member includes a force-receiving portion in the displacement and an actuating portion connected to the force-receiving portion. The at least one transmission member includes a driven portion driven by the actuating portion and a force-applying portion connected to the driven portion. The driving assembly drives the actuation member through a lever principle to switch between a first conductive state and a second conductive state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventors: Ding-Jie FANG, Gang-Wei Liao
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Publication number: 20130319833Abstract: A rigid substrate, a touch panel including the rigid substrate, and a processing method of the rigid substrate are provided. The rigid substrate includes an ion strengthened surface layer completely covering the entire outer surface thereof. The rigid substrate has an etched wall, wherein an average depth of the ion strengthened surface layer on the etched wall is substantially equivalent to an average depth of the ion strengthened surface layer outside of the etched wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicants: WINTEK CORPORATION, Wintek (China)Technology Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Huang Lee, Ming-Kung Wu, Heng-Chia Kuo
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Patent number: 8598479Abstract: An electronic device includes a switch, a housing, a button, and an elastic element. The housing includes a cover and a sidewall enclosing the cover. The sidewall defines a receiving hole. The button is received in the receiving hole. The elastic element includes a base, a resisting portion, and an angled elastic arm connecting the resisting portion to the base. The resisting portion abuts against the button. The base is fixed to the cover. The elastic arm deflects when the button is pushed by an external force to actuate the switch, and rebounds to cause the button to move back when the external force has ceased.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tong-You Quan, Hai-Shan Zhong
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Publication number: 20130307798Abstract: A planar touch panel is provided. The planar touch panel includes a substrate and a plurality of periphery structures. The substrate has a plurality of transparent conductive patterns, and each of the transparent conductive patterns has a first end and a second end. The width of the first end is smaller than the width of the second end. The periphery structures are disposed adjacent to the first ends of the transparent conductive patterns, and each of the periphery structures has a first conductive layer and a decoration layer. The first conductive layer is disposed on the substrate and extends toward the first end to cover the first end. The decoration layer is disposed on the substrate and the first conductive layer. The decoration layer extends toward the first conductive layer, and is formed with an opening hole on the first conductive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Kuei-Ching Wang, Ta-Hu Lin, Chih-Ming Hsu
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Publication number: 20130307650Abstract: An assembly includes an electrical switching device and terminal-side accessories. The housing includes a front side and oppositely situated terminal sides that respectively include supply-side cable terminals and load-side cable terminals. The housing also includes first recesses disposed on a terminal side and a first snap cam A protective cover forms a first of the terminal-side accessories and includes first mouldings configured to engage the first recesses of the housing and a first hook configured to join the first snap cam. A cable clamp block forms a second of the terminal-side accessories. The cable clamp block includes a back wall with second mouldings configured to engage the recesses of the housing and a locking hook configured to join the snap cam. The cable clamp block also includes a front wall with second recesses configured to engage the first mouldings and a second snap cam configured to engage the first hook.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: EATON ELECTRICAL IP GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Karsten Gerving
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Patent number: 8575503Abstract: An operating device is provided for manually actuating lifting devices. The device includes at least one switching element arranged in a switch housing, wherein the switching element includes a tappet, which protrudes from the switch housing. The tappet is guided in a sleeve and is covered by a covering element having a threaded ring. The sleeve protrudes outside through an opening in the switch housing, and is held in the switch housing through a threaded joint. The covering element is screwed to the sleeve in a detachable manner through the threaded ring of the covering element. Optionally, a tool is provided for installing the covering element.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2009Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Demag Cranes & Components GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Krebs, Thomas Bönker, Giuliano Persico, Klaus-Dieter Oemus, Stefan Elspass, Anton Münzebrock, Udo Gersemsky
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Publication number: 20130284573Abstract: A keyboard device includes: a key top; a pair of link members coupled with the key top; and a support panel that is located below the key top, and includes first holes each housing a part of the link members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Fujitsu Component LimitedInventor: Takeshi NISHINO
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Patent number: 8558128Abstract: A switch device includes a body, an insulator which forms an outer casing with the body, a first engagement portion formed at a side portion of the body, a flange portion formed at an edge part of the side portion of the body, a second engagement portion formed on the insulator so as to be engaged with the first engagement portion, and a pressing portion which is formed on the insulator and is adapted to press the flange portion in a state that a plane part of the pressing portion is in line-contact with the edge part of the flange portion when the first engagement portion is engaged with the second engagement portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki SeisakushoInventor: Toshihito Takai
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Patent number: 8558129Abstract: An apparatus including an electrical switching device to control current to a load and a second case arranged to substantially encapsulate the electrical switching device. The electrical switching device includes a first case; a plurality of contacts disposed in the first case; and an opening in the first case disposed to expose the contacts. The second case is arranged to duct a blast from the opening of the first case of the electrical switching device.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Randall B. Elliott, John B. Engel, Rhonda L. Wilson, Pieter Agnar Paulson
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Publication number: 20130248336Abstract: A push switch comprising: a switch disposed on a seat; a cylindrical case that accommodates the seat and the switch; and a soft button comprising a side peripheral wall mounted on top of the case, and an upper operating wall, wherein the switch comprises a main portion and an operating portion that projects up from the main portion; the upper operating wall comprises a pressing portion that presses the operating portion; the seat comprises a base on which the switch is placed, a cover that is positioned around the main portion, and an upper wall that is positioned on the upper portion of the cover and covers the switch; the upper wall comprises a through-hole in a position corresponding to the operating portion; and the operating portion and the pressing portion face through the through-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventor: Takahisa KITAHARA
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Patent number: 8536475Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include a conversion technique that converts an aircraft circuit breaker having male auxiliary connectors (micro switch connectors) to an aircraft circuit breaker having female auxiliary connectors, such as those conventionally used on European-made aircraft. Techniques include adding a barrier to a conventional aircraft circuit breaker approved for U.S. markets. This barrier includes female auxiliary connectors integrated with the barrier, as well as a flexible circuit that connects the male connectors with the female connectors such that the female connectors can still receive separate male connectors in the female receptacles. Such a technique converts conventional aircraft circuit breakers into a European-style breaker without requiring a full European rebuild and re-qualification. Embodiments can include single and multiple phase versions, and configurations for use with high and low amperage.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Sensata Technologies Massachusetts, Inc.Inventors: Keith Richard Washburn, Stephen J. Bryant, William John Bentley
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Patent number: 8531310Abstract: An electric function module assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an electric switch box having a pair of electrical contacts adapted for slidable connective engagement with a respective pair of electrical contacts of a switch cover. The contacts of the switch cover are electrically connected to a function indicator to operate the function indicator.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Paul Cutler
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Publication number: 20130228426Abstract: A switching mechanism includes a housing, an actuator retained within the housing, and an electrical switching apparatus. The actuator includes an actuation element retained by the housing, where at least a portion of the actuation element is positioned for receiving an actuation load, and a plunger substantially in contact with the actuation element and operable to translate when an actuation load is applied to the actuation element. A sealing element placed around a second cylindrical portion of the plunger contacts inner surfaces of the housing to provide a seal between a first end and second end of the housing. The actuator also includes a spring operable to apply a force to resist translation of the plunger. An electrical switching apparatus is retained by the second end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Control Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard O. Glasson
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Publication number: 20130220784Abstract: A switching device is disclosed, in particular an electrical circuit breaker, including a housing and a switching unit disposed inside the housing. In at least one embodiment, the housing includes an openable housing cover with a switching opening through which a control lever head, which can be moved between an on-position and an off-position, of a control lever for switching the switching unit projects. The switching opening includes an opening contour and the control lever head includes an outer contour, which are aligned with one another such that the control lever head in the on-position prevents any movement of the housing cover via the control lever head, and in the off-position permits a movement of the housing cover via the control lever head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Abel Alejandro CASTANEDA ARRIAGA, Ronald CONE, Reinhard HERDEGEN, Ekkehard PLECHINGER, Reinhard STEGER
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Publication number: 20130213779Abstract: An electrical switch is disclosed, including a switch housing and a busbar routed through a housing opening in the switch housing. In at least one embodiment, a contact element is present for making electrical contact with the busbar, the contact element being clamped in between the busbar and the switch housing in the housing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
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Publication number: 20130206557Abstract: A switching unit for an electrical switching device, in particular for an electrical power circuit breaker, is disclosed and includes a breaker mechanism with an operating lever and a switching mechanism which can be actuated by the operating lever. In at least one embodiment, at least one breaker assembly board is included, onto which the breaker mechanism is fixed. The at least one breaker assembly board includes at least one positioning lug which is designed for positioning the switching unit in a housing of the electrical switching device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: Thomas BUNK, Reinhard HERDEGEN, Siegfried PIRKER
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Publication number: 20130199906Abstract: An electrical switching device includes a switching mechanism, a housing element, a cover element and a test button, which is movable between a non-actuated position and an actuated position. When the test button is moved from the non-actuated position into the actuated position, the switching mechanism disconnects at least one moveable contact from at least one fixed contact of the switching mechanism. Further, a blocking element is movable between a first position and a second position, so that the blocking element, when the cover element is closed, is held by the cover element in the first position against a pre-tensioning force in the direction of the second position. Further, when the cover element is opened, the blocking element moves the test button from the non-actuated position into the actuated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Thomas BUNK, Reinhard HERDEGEN, Siegfried PIRKER
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Patent number: 8502097Abstract: The present technology provides a bridge-style push-button with anchoring, a device comprising same, and a method of assembly. The push-button comprises a first anchor portion for coupling to the device, a second anchor portion for coupling to the device, a resilient bridge portion suspended between the anchor portions, and an actuating portion mounted on the bridge portion. The first anchor portion is mounted along a differently oriented axis from the second anchor portion. The first and second anchor portions may be slideably mounted, rotatably mounted, or both. The device comprises anchor sites for mounting of the push-button. The method of assembly comprises coupling the first anchor portion to the device before the second anchor portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Leonardo Aldana, Felipe Oliveira Simoes, Marc Élis Meunier
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Patent number: 8471163Abstract: Provided is a cover for protecting an upper end of a normal power terminal and an upper end of an emergency power terminal of an auto transfer switch. In this case, terminal covers are formed on the upper ends of the terminals to protect the terminals, thereby preventing operators from being hurt by electric shock.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Vitzrotech Co., Ltd.Inventors: No-Chun Park, Choong-Hyun Lee
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Publication number: 20130153380Abstract: A power tool includes a linear activation switch incorporating features to prevent accidental activation. More particularly, the switch includes a switch cap that must be first rotated or pivoted before it can be linearly translated to activate the switch. The power tool includes a housing defining a guide track having a first section and an second section, offset from each other by a third section. The switch includes a switch cap having guide ribs, a first slidably disposed within the first section and a second rib one initially situated within the third section. The switch cap is pivotable about the first guide rib so that the second guide rib moves within the third section into alignment with the second section of the guide track. The switch cap can then be moved linearly with the second guide rib sliding within the second section, with this movement activating the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicants: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH, ROBERT BOSCH TOOL CORPORATIONInventor: Kevin Wasielewski
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Publication number: 20130153379Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include a conversion technique that converts an aircraft circuit breaker having male auxiliary connectors (micro switch connectors) to an aircraft circuit breaker having female auxiliary connectors, such as those conventionally used on European-made aircraft. Techniques include adding a barrier to a conventional aircraft circuit breaker approved for U.S. markets. This barrier includes female auxiliary connectors integrated with the barrier, as well as a flexible circuit that connects the male connectors with the female connectors such that the female connectors can still receive separate male connectors in the female receptacles. Such a technique converts conventional aircraft circuit breakers into a European-style breaker without requiring a full European rebuild and re-qualification. Embodiments can include single and multiple phase versions, and configurations for use with high and low amperage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Keith Richard Washburn, Stephen J. Bryant, William John Bentley
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Publication number: 20130148281Abstract: A power switch is used for protection against static electricity and includes a main body, a metal pin and a protection section. The metal pin and the protection section are positioned on the same side of the main body. The main body and the protection section are made of insulating material. The metal pin passes through the protection section and is partially received within the protection section, and the other part of the metal pin is exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.Inventor: ZE-LIANG XIE
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Patent number: 8455776Abstract: A push switch includes a switch section for carrying out electric connection by pushing, a switch case having a groove portion on a side surface thereof and accommodating the switch section, and a terminal produced integrally with the switch case and led out from a side surface of the switch case. The groove portion extends from a vicinity of the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Masahiro Masuda, Yasunori Yanai, Yoshikazu Yagi
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Publication number: 20130118880Abstract: There is provided a vehicular lever switch including an operational lever, a tubular case forming part of the operational lever, and a switch device provided in the tubular case to be operable in an axis Y direction. In addition, the switch device comprises an operational knob provided to be inserted into an opening formed in an operational component in the case, a push switch operated by the operational knob, and a knob holder provided in the case to support the operational knob to be movable forward and backward in the axis Y direction as an operational direction of the push switch. In this structure, the knob holder is fixed and supported to a side of the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: NILES CO., LTD.Inventor: Niles Co., Ltd.
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Patent number: 8440924Abstract: A switch unit includes a switch cover having an opening; a knob for operating a switch, the knob being provided within the opening in such a manner as to oscillate or rotate; and a parting line is set on a circumferential edge portion of the opening of the switch cover. The switch cover includes a first resin layer which is molded of a resin material having a property in which a plate layer does not adhere thereto, in which the opening is formed and which defines a rear side of the switch cover; a second resin layer which is molded of a resin material having a property in which a plated layer can adhere thereto and which is provided on a surface side of the first resin layer in such a manner as to be integral with the first resin layer; and a plated layer which is provided to cover a surface of the second resin layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokia Rika Denki SeisakushoInventor: Toshimitsu Ukai
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Publication number: 20130112535Abstract: An electrically conductive structure of a micro switch capable of letting users know about the reciprocal movement of a switch button, comprising a base, having an electrode module installed in a containing groove formed at the top of the base; an axis cylinder slidably installed in the containing groove; a conical sleeve made of a soft high temperature resisting material and disposed between the axis cylinder and the electrode module; a metal conductive bump formed at the top of the conical sleeve and driven by the axis cylinder to compress and release the conical sleeve to connect and disconnect the electrode module, and the axis cylinder moves reciprocally to produce a hand-pressing feeling, and the containing groove has as sheathe made of a soft high temperature resisting material to block external liquid from entering into the containing groove to improve the service life of the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: CHING-HSIUNG CHU
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Publication number: 20130105287Abstract: A rotor housing of an electrical switching device, in particular a compact circuit breaker, is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the rotor housing is embodied to mount a moveable contact arm bridge and includes a first and a second rotor housing element, which can be connected in a form-fit manner to one another and which can surround the contact arm bridge at least in sections when in the connected state. An electrical switching device is also disclosed, in particular a compact circuit breaker, including a moveably mounted contact arm bridge, an opening mechanism and a rotor housing of this type for mounting the moveable contact arm bridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: Walter FELDEN, Timo MALICH, Siegfried PIRKER
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Patent number: RE44217Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an impact and temperature resistant housing that also resists being removed from its fixed mounting position. Additionally, the present invention resists being fashioned into a weapon if it is removed from its mounted position. In general, the present invention comprises a base section, conical section, terminal support section, and corresponding center terminal.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2005Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: TimeKeeping Systems, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Dutton, Jay Cross