Abstract: An improved automatic shut-off appliance timer is disclosed which actuates an associated appliance at a set-time and deactuates it a fixed period of time later. The timer comprises a clockwork mechanism, including a cam wheel and a trip wheel which approach one another when the set-time is reached. The relative position of the two wheels is set to define the set-time. When the set-time is reached, a cam follower resting on one of the cam wheel and trip wheel is permitted to move axially, moving a switch shaft and allowing electrical contacts to abut, closing the circuit of the associated appliance. Thereafter, a sector gear also comprised by the switch shaft is engaged by the motor, positively rotating the switch shaft. A cam follower integrally carried by the switch shaft then moves along a drop-off cam formed integrally with the front plate of the timer.

Abstract: A timer assembly automatically turns off an appliance to which it is connected within a predetermined time period after the appliance has been automatically, or manually, turned on. The timer assembly includes a three-position selector mechanism with rotating cams that activate a plunger to control the operation of an electrical switch which, in turn, activates or deactivates the appliance. Rotation of the selector mechanism is controlled by a clockwork assembly which rotates the selector into a position to turn on the appliance at a predetermined set-time. When the selector is rotated into its "on" position, a gear connected to the selector engages a drive gear which is, in turn, connected to the clockwork assembly. The drive gear continues the rotation of the selector so that after a predetermined time interval, the appliance is turned off.

Abstract: A time switch having two scale disks rotating at different speeds. A program, set by projections, on the faster disk can be cancelled by like projections on the slower disk. Levers contact the respective disks and, directly or indirectly, contact on one side a common lever that actuates the plunger of a switch. Additional manual means are provided for positively actuating or deactuating the switch, by holding some of the levers at fixed positions.

Abstract: A switching control device having a plurality of displaceable fingers programmable for controlling a sequence of switching operations in a time-controlled system has a magnetic element for exerting a magnetically retentive force on displaced fingers to hold the displaced fingers in displaced or programmed position, and permitting easy release of a displaced finger upon cancellation of a program so that the finger can return to an unprogrammed neutral position. The fingers may be mounted in a control disc having a permanent magnet or an electromagnet, the control disc functioning as a magnetic yoke, or the fingers themselves may be magnetic.

Abstract: Time switch is arranged on a plug-in unit for a system housing containing various side-by-side unit components. The time switch includes a rotatable timing disk disposed for rotation about a lateral axis longitudinal of the housing and having a circumferential portion exposed exterior of a front plate of the plug-in unit. The disk is circumferentially formed with time range scale markings and has adjustable switch riders attached along the circumference for selectively triggering control switch as the disk rotates.

Abstract: A sprinkler controller includes a station timing dial having a front and back plate with an intermediate plate positioned therebetween. A plurality of switch plates having a tripper arm attached thereto are positioned around the periphery of the dial with each switch plate positioned between the front and back plates. Adjacent switch plates are positioned on opposite sides of the intermediate plates for movement circumferentially about the dial. The switch plates move such that one plate overlies an adjacent plate, thereby permitting the reduction in size of the station timing dial. The controller includes a clock and calendar dial using a plurality of sliders having a toggle portion and a cam portion. The toggle portion and cam portion are connected by a flexible arm which permits the movement of the toggle portion toward the cam portion to facilitate sliding of the slider switches relative to the clock and calendar dials. The sliders engage control switches for operating the controller.

Abstract: An electric switch is either automatically actuated by a motor driven timer or manually actuated, as determined by turning a three-position selector. The timed switch may be used with a conventional motor-driven clock and uses a commercially available microswitch which can provide either timed-"ON" or timed-"OFF" operation. Rotation of the selector in either direction causes longitudinal displacement of a spring-loaded actuator, which operates the switch. The selector has latching arms which are latched either in a manual position or in the automatic timed position.

Abstract: Switch actuating mechanism for use in a timing device. The mechanism is simple, easy to manufacture, and is reliable in operation. The mechanism is selectively adjustable to maintain the switch continuously ON, continuously OFF, or ON and OFF in response to time setting pins on a rotating time dial.

Abstract: The apparatus may be embodied as a self-contained unit associated with the television set or integrated into the television set. The control is basically in two functions, one which is set for programming the availability of use of the television set at predetermined time intervals of the day, and the other which is set for controlling total usage of the television set over a given period such as a 24-hour period. In the preferred embodiment the two functions are set and repeated automatically every day. In another version different settings are allowed for both control functions for weekdays and weekends. In still another version each day of the week may be set separately with regard to both control functions.

Abstract: A time switching device for controlling dependent devices wherein the time switch device consists of at least two time switch assemblies, the device being provided with a common electric power inlet connector and each of the assemblies being provided with at least one assembly controlled power output connector whereby two or more dependent devices can be controlled from a single electric source.

Abstract: A programmable timer for selectively controlling the operation of a lamp or the like comprises a housing having a face plate with a plurality of movable buttons and engaging slots arrayed in a circle. A motor-driven shaft includes a cammed switching mechanism for engaging a spring contact switch. A spring biased bell crank activated by a selected button cams a lever operating the switch mechanism. A separate cam lever is provided to selectively override the automatic feature of the switch. The timer has a plug for a power source and a plug receptacle for receiving a lamp or other electrical device controlled by the cam-operated switch of the timer.

Abstract: An automatic light switching system including a receptacle for an automatic timer whereby the circuit including the receptacle will be operated in response to predetermined settings of the timer. A manual on-off switch is also included so that the circuit can be operated independently of the timer. The light switching system specifically comprises a modification for the circuit's wiring and an adapter whereby standard, commercially-available timers may be utilized to regulate the circuit's operation in predetermined fashion.

Abstract: An electric power supply operated switch clock comprises a housing with a synchronous motor in the housing which is adapted to drive a rotatable switch ring for timed rotary movement so as to cause riders positioned at selected one or ones of a plurality of switch rider receiving elements on the ring to engage and actuate a quick-break switchgear in the housing. The construction includes a plug head which is engaged on one end of the housing and a plug socket which is engaged on the other end with a pin bushing block being disposed therebetween. A synchronous motor mounted between the plug head and the plug socket is connected through a timing mechanism disposed around the pin bushing to drive the drive ring which is rotatable over a rib formed in a housing partition wall and on a socket cup which engages through the adjacent end wall.

Abstract: The timing apparatus includes timer motor means having a rotatable output shaft rotatable through a revolution in a prescribed period of time, switching means adapted to be alternately switched between at least two discrete positions for respectively operating corresponding electrical output devices, indicating means operatively connected to the output shaft for movement in unison with the output shaft and for selective independent movement with respect to the output shaft in response to manual adjustment for adjustably setting the times at which the switching means will be operated to effect such switching between the electrical output devices, and actuating means operatively connected to the switching means and adapted for periodic movement between opposed first and second positions in response to displacement of the indicating means.

Abstract: An electrical switch construction having an electrical switch provided with different operating conditions, the construction having a timer moved actuator operatively associated with the switch for causing the switch to be repetitively in one condition thereof a certain percentage of a certain increment of time and in another condition thereof for the remainder of the certain increment of time. The actuator is adapted for selecting the amount of the certain percentage of the certain increment of time within certain limits.

Abstract: A washer is adjustably connected to a driving member of a cam assembly and is coupled to a cam means of the cam assembly.

Abstract: An automatic defrost timing circuit includes facilities for selectively varying the compressor running time between defrost cycles to allow the circuit to be set in accordance with varying factors such as a humid or a dry climate.

Abstract: An add-on device for automatically adjusting the setting of a control mechanism, such as, a thermostat, which includes a separate, independent timer which is mounted adjacent the existing control mechanism and controls the same by means of a mechanically driven member which engages the manual adjuster of the control mechanism; the device further including a suitable coupler for coupling the driven member to the timer for moving the driven member at selected times to change the position of the adjuster.

Abstract: An electrical timer-switch has a clock motor which closes and opens a switch, the two contact points of the switch being wired to external contacts which can be plugged into a wall switch receptacle to establish a shunt around the latter switch.

Abstract: A timer switch includes a snap acting switch blade moved by an operating member which is biased against a side of a guideway which has inclined camming surface portions for camming the operating member under the bias force to respective opposite ends of the guideway.

Abstract: A time switch mechanism for automatically as well as manually operating a switch incorporated therein for the purpose of controlling the operation of a device such as a television or a radio, as well as a sleep timer. The time switch mechanism comprises a timing cam, a time setting member, a normally closed microswitch for operating the television or radio, a switch lever for operating the microswitch and cooperable with the timing cam and a switching cam, wherein the switching cam is operably secured to a sector gear which is rotatable at a predetermined speed.