Abstract: A system and method are provided for remotely actuating a subunit disconnect in a motor control center subunit. A motor control center subunit includes a subunit housing configured to fit within a motor control center and a subunit disconnect configured to selectively control a supply power to motor control components of the subunit housing. A control mechanism is attached to the subunit housing to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect and a remote control device communicates with the control mechanism and is configured to operate the control mechanism to activate and deactivate the subunit disconnect.

Abstract: An automatic switch control fits over a switch on a wall to move a toggle of the switch between an on position and an off position. The automatic switch control generally includes a housing and a wheel member rotatably supported by the housing. The wheel member has a cam member with a ramp surface. An electric motor is operable to rotate the wheel member about an axis of rotation that is generally perpendicular to the wall. A first plunger mechanism has a first spring member that is operable to urge a first cam follower into sliding engagement with the ramp surface. A second plunger mechanism has a second spring member that is operable to urge a second cam follower into sliding engagement with the ramp surface. The second plunger mechanism is disposed on an opposite side of the toggle from the first plunger mechanism when the automatic switch control is installed over the switch.

Abstract: A device for remotely operating a circuit breaker apparatus is provided. Such a circuit breaker apparatus includes a trip device and a reset device that are externally accessible with respect to an enclosure enclosing the circuit breaker apparatus. The device comprises at least one actuator capable of being operably engaged with the circuit breaker apparatus, externally to the enclosure, and in physical engagement with at least one of the trip and reset devices. A remotely disposed controller device is in communication with the at least one actuator and is capable of selectively actuating the at least one actuator, from a remote location with respect to the circuit breaker apparatus, so as to at least one of actuate the trip device to trip the circuit breaker apparatus and actuate the reset device to reset the circuit breaker apparatus. An associated assembly and method are also provided.

Abstract: A switching apparatus has a frame with a circular notch in its operating surface; a operating handle disposed in the notch, said handle can change from a lower position corresponding to automatic mode to a upper position corresponding to manual mode, and the handle are rotatable in said circular notch in both positions; and gearing mechanism disposed in the frame, said gearing mechanism comprise a main gear, a clutch gear coupled to a motor, and a switch gear coupled to the main gear. The main gear, the clutch gear and the handle consist of a clutch device, such that in automatic mode the main gear engages the clutch gear and in manual mode the main gear disengaged from the clutch gear. Because the motor is disengaged from the main gear in the manual mode, the rotation of the operating handle will not interact with motor, so avoids possible confliction and resultant damage.

Abstract: A device to actuate a switch. The switch has a switch toggle movable between a first position and a second position. The device includes a switch yoke movable between the first position and the second position adapted to engage the switch toggle and move therewith. The device also includes a first linkage connected to the switch yoke. The first linkage applies a force in response to an input signal to move the switch yoke from the first position to the second position. The first linkage includes a shape memory alloy. The device is configured to permit manual actuation of the switch toggle.

Abstract: In an emergency off switching device (1) for disconnecting an electrically operated machine (2) from a circuit (3), with a housing (4) firmly attached to the machine (2) against which an externally accessible actuator cap (5) is held in an axially movable arrangement, with a contact switch (11) accommodated in the housing (4) which is closed when the switching device (1) is in the non-actuated condition and by means of which the machine (2) is electrically connected to the circuit (3), and with a driver sleeve (7) supported against the inside (6) of the housing (4) that is firmly connected to the actuator cap (5) with the free end (10) of the driver sleeve (7) opposite to the actuator cap (5) facing the contact switch (11) and disconnecting it from the circuit (3) in the actuated condition, functional reliability should firstly be guaranteed and, secondly, a monitoring signal should be generated when the switching device (1) is in the actuated condition, by means of which it is possible without any time delay

Abstract: A faceplate structure for a load control device comprises a bezel, an operating knob extending through an elongated rectangular opening of the bezel, and a sliding cover plate disposed behind the bezel. The bezel defines side walls and is adapted to be fixed to the load control device. The elongated rectangular opening extends along a vertical axis of the bezel. The operating knob is operable to vertically move along the length of the elongated opening. The cover plate is slidably coupled to the side walls of the bezel. The shaft of the operating knob is coupled to the cover plate, such that the cover plate is vertically movable with respect to the bezel. The cover plate covers the rear of the opening in all positions to which the cover plate can be moved by the operating knob.

Abstract: A mechanical timer switch assembly for replacing a mechanical on/off toggle switch includes a replacement cover plate having an inner and outer side and adapted to fit over and be attached to a conventional electrical receptacle box. The assembly also includes a mechanical spring actuated rotary timer switch having a spring, a rotatable shaft and a contact member which is movable by the shaft to open and close an electrical circuit. The spring actuated rotary timer switch is sized to fit into an electrical receptacle box and is fixed to the inner side of the replacement cover plate with a shaft extending through the cover. A knob having an indicator corresponds to time intervals indicated on the replacement cover plate to indicate the amount of time which will be elapsed by the movement of the timer before turning a light off.

Abstract: A multipole switching device for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit comprises a first control device comprising a housing, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electrical switch in the housing operated by the plunger. A second control device comprises a housing mountable adjacent the first control device, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electrical switch in the housing operated by the plunger. A tie linkage mechanically ties the first control device plunger to the second control device plunger.

Abstract: A switch mechanism is provided for inclusion in a downhole production string located in a wellbore. The switch mechanism includes an electrical power input and at least two electrical power outputs. In addition, the switch mechanism includes an actuator mechanism which is capable of being actuated from a position remote from the wellbore to selectively move between at least two positions. The movement thereby provides a selective electrical connection between the input and one of the outputs when the actuator is in one of the at least two positions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a rotary handle. More particularly, the invention encompasses an improved support bracket for a deliberate action rotary handle. The invention further includes an improved support bracket to support an extended drive-plate deliberate action rotary handle, such that to turn on a component, such as, a circuit breaker, requires a deliberate manual action by the user. If a deliberate action is not taken by a user but the handle is accidentally pushed then the handle does not engage with a drive shaft and the handle moves to an outer edge of a drive plate thus preventing the engagement of the handle with the other components to turn on the component.

Abstract: The present invention can include a mechanical actuator having an interface region and an actuation region that is thicker than the interface region. The interface region can provide an interface for a user to move the actuator. The actuation region can incorporate a feature that mates with an electronic component within an electronic device. When a user moves the interface region, that motion can be translated by the actuation region to actuate the electronic component. The present invention also includes methods of manufacturing the actuator.

Abstract: A button assembly for pressing a switch in a computer bezel includes a button connected to an arm. A cutout is defined in the computer bezel. The button is inserted in the cutout, and the arm is pivotably mounted on the computer bezel. A pressing portion extends outward from a side of the arm. A slanted pressing plane is formed on the pressing portion. Pressing the button moves the arm so that one end of the slanted pressing plane away from the arm contacts the switch. The switch resists the pressing portion, causing the arm to rotate so that the other end of the slanted pressing plane moves forward, thereby the slanted pressing plane entirely contacts and activates the switch.

Abstract: An auxiliary operating device for an electromechanical switching device having an operating mechanism. The auxiliary operating device including an actuating element couplable to the operating mechanism and movable between a first position and a second position, an actuation member movable relative to the actuating element between a third position and a fourth position, and a drive dog arrangement configured to cooperate with the actuating element and the actuation member. The auxiliary operating device further includes a coupling device movable between a release position and an operating position. The coupling device is configured, when in the operating position, so as to move the actuating element with the actuation member in a second direction of movement when the actuation member is in the third position. The coupling device is configured, when in the release position, so as to allow movement of the actuation member in the first and second directions between the third and fourth positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for remotely actuating a circuit breaker with two stable positions corresponding to a switch-on position and a switch-off position, has a drive mechanism with an electric motor. The apparatus further has first and second switches for switching the motor on and off, a transmission, a coupling mechanism for mechanically coupling the drive mechanism to the circuit breaker and a lever. The transmission can be positioned in two basic positions, and the lever is capable of being moved from a first end position into a second end position with the aid of the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is configured such that, in the event of the lever being moved over manually from one end position into the other end position, one of the switches is actuated, with the result that the transmission is moved over from one basic position into the other basic position.

Abstract: A “light switch” that is the most common and easiest to operate. The toggle switch, rocker switch or paddle switch, is used for turning on and off 110 volt ac lights. The switch can be preset, before installation, to a time duration keeping lights on from five minutes to eight hours. After the preset time expires the toggle flips to the “off” position. Optional connections for low voltage control wires enable the switch to also be toggled on and off by a remote or outside source.

Abstract: An anti-theft battery switchbox system, comprising: an ignition coil; a cutoff switch electrically connected to the ignition coil; a battery in electrical communication with the cutoff switch; and the cutoff switch selectively electrically couples the battery to the ignition coil. A remote control module in wireless communication with the cutoff switch controls the cutoff switch between an on mode and an off mode. The remote control module includes an actuator configured to permit a user to change between on/off modes. In addition, the actuator is not actuatable by a single linear impulse. The wireless communication between the remote control module and the cutoff switch comprises a unique signal feature. The unique signal feature includes a signal feature from the group of signal features consisting of frequency, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, and signal key. The unique signal feature comprises a unique frequency and wherein the actuator comprises a knob.

Abstract: A jigsaw with the functions of blade scrolling and blade pendulum movement comprises a housing, a motor, a reciprocating rod and a motor transmission system. The motor transmission system transfers the rotation of the motor to an up-and-down movement of the reciprocating rod to drive the blade to make an up-and-down cutting operation. The jigsaw still comprises a control device used to control the blade scrolling and the blade pendulum movement and control device comprises a blade button, a set of link rods and a pendulum axis. The rotation of the blade button drives the reciprocating rod to rotate so as to rotate the blade. The pendulum axis is a cam mechanism used to control the rang of the pendulum movement of the blade. The rotation of the pendulum axis will drive the set of link rods so as to control the blade button.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing an accelerated linear motion to a circuit breaker operating handle during ON or OFF operation of the circuit breaker. The accelerated linear motion being applied to the operating handle at a particular point during its movement such that the moveable contacts of the circuit breaker are not delayed in their opening or closing due to slow movement of the circuit breaker operating handle.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a sensing mechanism and is disposed to a circuit board having a sensing switch, including a receptacle housing having an opening disposed at one side thereof, the opening having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion having a stopping end portion; an action member disposed in the opening and having a stopping flange abutting against the stopping end portion; an elastic member disposed between the stopping flange and the top of the bottom portion of the opening so as to make the top of the action member protrude to a region outside of the top of the receptacle housing; and a lid body for covering the receptacle housing and meanwhile pressing the action member so as to make the action member start the sensing switch, thereby confirming that the receptacle housing is covered by the lid body.

Abstract: A drive configuration with a drive device is connected via a connecting element to a plurality of moving contact makers of a number of switch poles of an electrical switchgear. The drive device can be disconnected from the moving contact makers by way of a clutch.

Abstract: A generally rectangular extender is designed to be secured to the upper face of a turn signal button using a foamed two-sided adhesive to enable, particularly, riders with smaller hands to be able to more safely utilize the turn signal buttons of, for example, models of 1996-2006 Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Abstract: A push-button device (1) is provided for actuating a technical system (2), especially in a motor vehicle. The push-button device (1) comprises at least one push button (6) as well as a holding device (10). The push button (6) is arranged in the holding device (10) and can be moved between a neutral position and an actuation position. The push-button device (1) is characterized according to the present invention in that a flexible cable device (3) for signal transmission is arranged between the push button (6) and the technical system (2).

Abstract: Provided is an operating switch mechanism having a handle cover with enhanced rigidity. The operating switch mechanism has a chassis 1 in which individual switches 21 and a group switch are exposed from the front side. An indicator hole for passing light is formed in the chassis 1 to at locations facing light-emitting diodes indicating operation states of lighting apparatuses in association with the group switch. A handle body 4 is rotatably attached on the front side of the chassis 1 so as to press the group switch. An indicator hole is formed at the location corresponding to the indicator hole formed in the chassis 1. A handle cover 5 is rotatably attached on the front side of the handle body 4. An indicator hole is formed at the location corresponding to the indicator hole formed in the handle body 4. A concave groove 44 for attaching an indicator window 8 is formed on the front side.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is an inverter (1), comprising a casing (8) as well as at least one casing cover (2), said casing cover (2) being mechanically engaged with a safety plug (10), said safety plug (10) being in electrical connection with at least the one load-current circuit located on the DC side, the inverter being switched off or disconnected at least from the DC-side load-current circuit after removal of the safety plug from the casing (8).

Abstract: An actuator mechanism for activating a power switch fixedly attached to a wall is provided. The actuator mechanism includes a remote power switch that is portably locatable on the wall separate from the power switch that is fixedly attached to the wall. The remote power switch is operable to be toggled to a first power state and a second power state. The actuator mechanism further includes an extension arm that extends from the power switch in a substantially horizontal direction. Responsive to a user toggling the remote power switch from the first power state to the second power state, the extension arm rotates to activate or deactivate the power switch fixedly attached to the wall.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-directional activation button disposed on a protective case for activating a multi-directional control device on an electronic device. The multi-directional activation button has a flexible membrane with a top side divided into directional surfaces that are aligned with a plurality of directions of operation of said multi-directional activation button. A membrane supports an extension that engages the multi-directional control device. The membrane has a length from a pivot point that controls the direction and the amount of movement of an activation extension wherein movement from the pivot point simulates an extension of a user's finger depending upon which directional surface of the rubber membrane is depressed by the user's finger. The multi-directional activation button may be utilized for push button activation, toggle slide operations, dial wheel, or joy stick like operations.

Abstract: A control device (1) for providing at least one electrical-electronic command to at least one bicycle component is provided, with a support body (2) carrying at least one switch (46), a respective actuation element (24) and a respective manual actuation member (10), with a transmission mechanism (13, 20) arranged between the manual actuation member (10) and the actuation element (24). Through the provision of the transmission mechanism for transmitting the movement of the manual actuation member (10) to the actuation element (24) of the at least one switch (46), the at least one switch (46) can be displaced in an area (2a) further inside the control device (2), less exposed to the external environment.

Abstract: This invention is a remote drill switch actuator assembly that will connect the switch of the cordless drill to the handle of the torque multiplying transmission device. The concept of this invention is used on a power transmission device for connecting a standard cordless battery operated drill to an ice auger. Ice augers are utilized by fisherman in the winter to drill holes in ice on frozen lakes. To the best of my knowledge there are no other patents that use a cable and lever assembly to actuate a switch on a cordless drill.

Abstract: A device to actuate a switch. The switch has a switch toggle movable between a first position and a second position. The device includes a switch yoke movable between the first position and the second position adapted to engage the switch toggle and move therewith. The device also includes a first linkage connected to the switch yoke. The first linkage applies a force in response to an input signal to move the switch yoke from the first position to the second position. The first linkage includes a shape memory alloy. The device is configured to permit manual actuation of the switch toggle.

Abstract: A watthour meter socket adapter includes a housing having internal jaw contacts and external blade terminals. A power switch is electrically connected between the jaw contacts and the blade terminals. A rocker member on the power switch faces a side of the housing. An actuator is mounted in the housing and has a first end coupled to the rocker member for simultaneous movement of the rocker member and the actuator. A second end of the actuator extends through an aperture in the side of the housing allowing external manipulation of the actuator and the rocker member to indicate and/or manipulate the on and off state of the power switch. An electrically insulating safety shield may be mounted over the exposed portions of the jaw contacts and the conducting elements in the housing.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus has a sensing mechanism and is disposed to a circuit board having a sensing switch, including a receptacle housing having an opening disposed at one side thereof, the opening having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion having a stopping end portion; an action member disposed in the opening and having a stopping flange abutting against the stopping end portion; an elastic member disposed between the stopping flange and the top of the bottom portion of the opening so as to make the top of the action member protrude to a region outside of the top of the receptacle housing; and a lid body for covering the receptacle housing and meanwhile pressing the action member so as to make the action member start the sensing switch, thereby confirming that the receptacle housing is covered by the lid body.

Abstract: This invention consists of a plastic rod designed to turn a toggle light switch on and off. Dual mounting positions allows anyone to reach different heights when turning on a light switch that may not normally be accessible, such as a child who can not reach the light switch from the top of a bunk bed. With the longer end of the rod facing upward, a person on the top bunk can now turn the light on and off by sliding the rod up or down. Mounted in the opposite direction with the longer end of the rod facing downward, a small child or someone confined to a wheelchair can easily and safely turn the light switch on and off by sliding the rod up or down. The actuating arm has two different lengths, the upper being 8 in. from center, the lower being 15½ in. from center.

Abstract: A multipole switching device for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit comprises a first control device comprising a housing, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electrical switch in the housing operated by the plunger. A second control device comprises a housing mountable adjacent the first control device, an electromechanical actuator in the housing including a movable plunger, and an electrical switch in the housing operated by the plunger. A tie linkage mechanically ties the first control device plunger to the second control device plunger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extended actuating device for a circuit breaker (D), comprising a trip assistance device comprising: a first rotary device (3) integral in rotation with a control lever (M) of the circuit breaker (D), a second rotary device (4) integral in rotation with a remote control device (OD), the said second rotary device (4) being able to be driven in rotation by the first rotary device (3) as far as a first position corresponding to the tripped position (TRIP) of the lever (M) of the circuit breaker (D), a return spring (8) tending to force the second rotary device (4) towards its first position, a breakable mechanical link device (5, 6) able to release the return spring (8) when its breakable mechanical link is broken.

Abstract: A control module for selectively switching electrical power from an electrical power source to a load circuit comprises a housing. An electromechanical actuator in the housing has a movable plunger. A fixed contact is fixedly mounted in the housing and is electrically connected to a first electrical terminal. A conductive contact arm in the housing comprises an elongate bar having a turn defining opposite first and second legs. The contact arm is pivotally mounted in the housing proximate the turn and is operatively connected to the plunger to be selectively positioned thereby. The contact arm further comprises a conductor tab proximate the turn. The first leg includes a movable contact for selectively electrically contacting the fixed contact. The second leg includes a user interface operator.

Abstract: An external operation handle device is used for a circuit breaker for switching a locker handle to ON and OFF positions. The handle device includes a main body casing for the circuit breaker, a mount base held on the main body casing, a rotary handle grip mounted on the mount base for turning the locker handle to the ON and OFF positions and having a connecting shaft, and an assist mechanism for moving the handle grip to a TRIP indication position upon tripping operation of the circuit breaker. The assist mechanism is interposed between the mount base and the handle grip, and includes a cam with a cam face, fixed on the mount base, a cam follower linking with the handle grip slidably along an axial direction and opposing the cam face of the cam, and an urging spring for pushing the cam follower against the cam face.

Abstract: A push/pull switch control is incorporated into the surface pattern of a wall box dimmer having a planar face surface. The switch control is finger nail operated and contains a finger nail groove which is accessible on the bottom end surface of the operator so it can be withdrawn to an open position. A switch position indicia is exposed when the operator is withdrawn.

Abstract: A device includes an actuator and a connecting member. The actuator is structured to physically contact a switch, the switch is structured to open and close an electrically conductive path when an external force is applied to the actuator, and the electrically conductive path is configured to supply electrical power to an electrical appliance. The connecting member is structured to attach the actuator to the electrical appliance. The actuator is capable of movement relative to the connecting member when the actuator is attached to the electrical appliance by the connecting member and when the external force is applied to the actuator.

Abstract: A thin film magnetic head includes a recording and playback element, a lead conductor layer for feeding a power to the recording and playback element, an electrically conductive bump for conductively connecting the lead conductor layer to an electrode pad for external connection, and an insulating protective layer filling between the recording and playback element and the electrically conductive bump. A thermal deformation-preventing layer composed of a material having a thermal expansion coefficient smaller than that of the insulating protective layer is disposed in the insulating protective layer in such a way as to locate between a medium-facing surface and the electrically conductive bump without being exposed at the medium-facing surface. In the resulting thin film magnetic head, protrusion of the recording and playback element toward the recording medium side can be prevented without changing the configuration of the recording and playback element nor the forming material.

Abstract: A remote control electrical switch with omnidirectional access provides remote control of electrically connected devices. The remote control electrical switch allows electrical devices to be controlled with minimal physical dexterity, easing the physical efforts required for typical electrical switching devices. A 360 degree switch access allows users to approach the remote control electrical switch from any direction to further facilitate its ease-of-use. A top portion of the remote control electrical switch provides a switch activation leverage area that rests on a switch fulcrum point, allowing activation of the switch via force applied to any point of the switch actuation surface. Instances of the switching mechanism can also include an illumination source to indicate the status of the remote control electrical switch from a visual perspective and/or to provide location of the switching mechanism in ambient light deficient areas.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-directional activation button disposed on a protective case for activating a multi-directional control device on an electronic device. The multi-directional activation button has a flexible membrane with a top side divided into directional surfaces that are aligned with a plurality of directions of operation of said multi-directional activation button. A membrane supports an extension that engages the multi-directional control device. The membrane has a length from a pivot point that controls the direction and the amount of movement of an activation extension wherein movement from the pivot point simulates an extension of a user's finger depending upon which directional surface of the rubber membrane is depressed by the user's finger. The multi-directional activation button may be utilized for push button activation, toggle slide operations, dial wheel, or joy stick like operations.

Abstract: A ball ratchet mechanism suitable for use with an electrical disconnect employs a track and drive surface that engage the ball so as to capture it without significant shear force being applied to ridges of the track. In this way, the shape of the track can be optimized for smooth ratcheting action without the risk of high torques shearing track ridges.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with cover assemblies for manually resetting pressure switches used on oil and gas pipelines. The cover assembly encloses a volume of space on the pressure switch that houses a reset switch which is activated by depressing a button located on top of the reset switch. The cover assembly has a housing with a rod or plunger extending through the housing. On the exterior end of the rod is a protective cap and on the interior is a flexible rubber hemispherical bumper. A spring disposed between the cap and the exterior side of the cover housing biases the bumper away from the button on the reset switch. In operation, the cap is pushed towards the housing causing the rod or plunger to advance towards and contact the reset switch button. The bumper deforms or balloons outward upon contact with the button so as to impart sufficient force to depress the button but not so much force so as to damage or break the reset switch itself.

Abstract: Safety attachment device for an actuator (1) attached at its ends respectively to a first and a second part (2, 3) which are connected to one another also by means of a reaction bar (4) which is located on the top of the actuator (1), said device comprises an upper part (5, 5a, 5b) immobilized on the reaction bar (4) and side arms (6, 7) which clasp the sides (1c, 1d) of the actuator (1), both having windows (8, 9) through which respective pins (10, 11) joined to these sides (1c, 1d) pass, the pin (10, 11) thus being situated without making contact with the edges of the window when the actuator is attached to the parts (2, 3), and each window (8, 9) being of a horizontal extension such that its side edges do not touch the pin (10, 11) which passes through said window (8, 9) when the actuator (1) is disconnected from any of the parts (2, 3).

Abstract: A multiple switch device for controlling and linking a plurality of switches (600) disposed on a circuit board (500) comprises an operation button (110), a shaft (120), and at least one fixing base (130). The operation button comprises a handle (112) and a rod (114) fixed to the handle. The shaft comprises a connecting plate (122) disposed at an end of the shaft, and a plurality of protruding plates (124) disposed on the shaft. The rod is engaged with the connecting plate to securely connect the shaft and the operation button. Each of the protruding plates aligns with a corresponding switch. The fixing base supports the shaft on a circuit board.

Abstract: A switch actuator assembly is provided comprising a circuit board housing including an upper housing and a lower housing forming a board compartment. A circuit board assembly, mounted within the board compartment, includes a switch element. A button assembly, positioned remotely from the upper housing, includes a cantilever button element. A plunger array assembly is included comprising a plunger array frame and a plunger element. The plunger element comprises a main plunger piston having a first plunger end configured to engage the cantilever button element only in a radial direction and a second plunger end configured to transfer force to the switch element. A plunger cantilever arm has a first cantilever end affixed to the plunger array frame and a second cantilever end affixed to the main plunger piston and is mounted in a mount position configured to minimize horizontal displacement of said second plunger end.

Abstract: A control device that can be mounted against the face plate of a rocker switch automatically operates the rocker switch in accordance with at least one predetermined program. The device also allows the predetermined program to be overridden to manipulate the switch as desired without removing the device. The device includes a controller for activating the device according to parameters of the predetermined program; a power component that is responsive to the controller; and a rotating member that is rotated by the power component with respect to the switch. The rotating member includes an inclined plane extending from a surface thereof and adapted to abut the rocker. When the inclined plane abuts a first portion of the rocker, the switch is placed in an opened position, and when the inclined plane abuts a second portion of the rocker, the switch is placed in a closed position.

Abstract: A light switch and wall plate combination for use within a building or residence. The light switch is a standard light switch, but is connected to a slide bar that is placed in between a wall surface and an extended wall plate. The wall plate has two holes, one of which through the light switch can be accessed. The slide bar can be accessed through the other hole on the wall plate. An individual can change the position of the light switch from “on” to “off,” or vice versa, either by directly accessing the light switch or indirectly by accessing the slide bar.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a shutoff apparatus that can be controlled In either front or side mode, consisting of a minimum number of parts and resulting in a simple, economical, mechanically dependable, and compact unit. The shutoff apparatus (1) includes a rotating control element (20) in the shape a star with four branches (22), provided with a profiled extremity (25) and connected to the control rod (5) oriented toward one of the other of the two control axes (A, B) corresponding to front and lateral control modes, respectively. The present invention has a transmission element (30) connected to movable contacts (7) and equipped with inclined ramps transforming rotational movement by the control element (20) on one or the other of the two control axes (A, B) into translational movement by the movable contacts (7) between the released and engaged positions, and conversely.