Abstract: An arm switch assembly, for an electrical instrument having a casing and electrical contacts, comprises an elongated insulating body member with a conductive member moved into engagement with and disengagement from the electrical contacts in response to operation of a camming mechanism. The camming mechanism is slidably mounted to the casing and has a cam surface movable between first and second positions. The insulating body member includes first and second ends, and a lateral arm connected to the first end permits the insulating body member to pivot relative to the casing. A cam follower is connected to and extends laterally from the second end of the insulating body member. The cam follower engages the cam surface in the first position and disengages the cam surface in the second position. The conductive member is mounted on the second end of the insulating body member and is positioned adjacent to the electrical contacts.

Abstract: A switch device having a casing, a central terminal and stationary contacts arranged on the bottom wall of the casing, at least one conductor plate swinging at the central terminal as a center for contacting or separating the central terminal with or from the stationary contact, at least one movable contact formed at the conductor plate for contacting with or separating from the stationary contact, and a driver for swinging the conductor plate by tilting at the tilting fulcrum as a center which comprises an edge formed at the upper end of the central terminal, guide grooves extending elevationally at both side walls of the casing oppositely through the central terminal and formed, projections formed at both side edges of the conductor plate to be inserted into the guide grooves, the lower surface of the conductor plate being placed on the edge of the central terminal. Thus, the switch device can be simply assembled with the conductor plates.

Abstract: An electrical transfer switch for providing electrical power from either one of two sources of electrical power to a load, and characterized by at least a pair of spaced power contacts disposed on a base which contacts are electrically connected to different sources of power; a load contact on the base and interconnected with a load; an electrically conductive bridge pivotally supported intermediate the ends thereof on the base for rotation between different angular positions as power for the load is transferred from one power source to another power source.

Abstract: A rocker switch has within a housing, a two-position actuator which moves a spring-loaded plunger from a first position to a second position of engagement with a bar, moving the bar over a fulcrum and wedging a second conductive end of the bar into bridging engagement between a second pair of spring contact terminals while simultaneously forcing the first conductive end out of engagement with a first pair of terminals. During moving from the first position to the second position the plunger disengages from contact with the bar at a first position proximate a first end of the bar and rides over a peaked camming surface which substantially compresses the spring while the bar remains stationary, bridging the first pair of terminals. When the plunger reaches the peak of the camming surface, the plunger is released to impact on the bar at a second position proximate the second end of the bar, suddenly forcing the second end downward into bridging the second pair of terminals.

Abstract: A switch is provided with a normally-open terminal and a normally-closed terminal arranged on the same place with a relatively wide gap formed therebetween. A pivot member pivoted to the switch casing carries a clip-like movable terminal one end of which clamps and engages with a supporting hole bored in a common terminal, and the second end of which clamps and slidingly engages the normally-open and normally-closed terminals.The normally-closed terminal has a guide post for maintaining expansion of and guiding the second end of the movable terminal as it traverses the gap between the normally-open and normally-closed terminals so that smooth switching operation is obtained.

Abstract: An electrical switch device which includes a pair of movable contact arms which are operatively associated with a three-position switch mechanism so as to permit, in a unitary structure, passage of current to a partial load or to a full load and also to prevent passage of current to any load.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multiple switch using a rotary actuator comprising a stationary terminal block in which a plurality of stationary terminals are arranged, a movable terminal block in which a plurality of movable terminals are arranged for the elastic contact with the stationary terminals, an actuator incorporated into a body to be rotatable at a specified angle when an external force is applied by means of a plunger or the like and returning automatically to its original position by means of an elastic member when the external force is released, a first projection group having at least one projection mounted on the actuator pressing at least one movable terminal to separate the movable terminal from the stationary terminal, a second projection group having at least one projection mounted on the actuator releasing the pressure to at least one movable terminal to come in the elastic contact with the stationary terminal, an the on-off control thereof being carried out based on the principle of a

Abstract: A three position switch has three blade or strip type fixed contacts, which can be assembled by insertion in slots provided in the switch case. The switch has a stable center-off condition without requiring a yoke on the center fixed contact. The movable contact cooperates with the actuator's plunger portion to define this center-off switch condition and the elimination of such a yoke provides a simpler switch.

Abstract: A "center-off" rocker/actuator switch has cooperating contact lever and actuator pin surfaces that obviate the need for a yoke on the center fixed contact to support the contact lever in its center position. The pin has an enlarged head at its inner end to engage the lever at one or two spaced locations to so support the lever in its center position. A momentary "on" versions has steeply inclined regions of the contact lever on at least one side of the center pivot area thereof, and two progressive "on" versions are disclosed, one with upturned marginal edge portions on the contact lever that cooperate with the pins unique head configuration to permit holding the contact lever "on" in the neutral or "center-off" position for the actuator. The second progressive "on" switch has two "center-off" type contact levers and uniquely shaped pins designed to hold these contact levers in oppositely oriented limit positions when the actuator is centered.

Abstract: A monostable switch device for controlling the rear window washer/wiper of an automobile, is incorporated into the steering-column control switch unit. Operation of the rear window washer/wiper switch device is effected by manual rotation of the windscreen wiper control lever about its longitudinal axis against a bias provided by a resilient tongue formed internally of the control-switch unit body. Rotation of the lever serves to displace a movable switch element whereby to complete the rear window washer/wiper energisation circuit; this circuit only remains completed through the monostable switch device for as long as the windscreen wiper control lever is held in its rotated position against the bias force.

Abstract: In a seesaw switch having a central terminal, stationary terminals disposed on respective sides of the central terminal, and a movable contact piece placed over the central terminal, the movable contact piece being rocked so as to connect or disconnect the central terminal and the corresponding stationary terminal, the improvement comprising the fact that a receiver for the movable contact piece is provided with an arcuate guide portion interposed between said movable contact piece and said middle terminal for supporting said movable contact piece in a turnable fashion.

Abstract: An electric switching device on a rotary cylinder lock, particularly for gasoline pumps, with core pins which are controlled by the key, the stroke of the core pins bringing contact lugs in contact position to counter-contact surfaces. The core pin acts on a transmission lever, the free end of which lever, which end forms the contact lug, slides over a row of adjacent contact surfaces.

Abstract: In a switch mechanism for an electronic timepiece, stationary switch electrodes are fitted in openings provided in a dielectric base plate. Movable contacts on a pivoted switch lever extend into the openings and are normally out of contact with the electrodes. The switch lever is movable by operation of the watch stem to bring one or another of the movable contacts into engagement with the respective electrode and thereby close the circuit, for example for adjusting the hour and minute displays of the timepiece. This construction permits making the timepiece thin.

Abstract: A rocker switch assembly for controlling at least one fluorescent lamp has a contact mounting block fitted in a housing, with a pair of normally closed contacts at one end of the block and at least one pair of normally open contacts at the other end. A rocker button is supported in an opening in the housing above the contacts on the mounting block for limited vertical and pivotal motion against spring biasing forces while being restrained against longitudinal movement. A preferred support means includes stub shafts extending laterally from each side of the rocker button that fit slidably in vertical bearing slots on each side of the opening in the housing.

Abstract: A rocking contactor switch of the two-circuit progressive action type having three spaced stationary contacts, a flexible contactor connected to the first stationary contact and self-biased to disengage the second stationary contact, and a three-position rocking contactor. The switch is operable from an "off" position wherein the rocking contactor engages only the first stationary contact and the flexible contactor to a one circuit "on" position wherein the rocking contactor rocks over to press the flexible contactor into engagement with the second stationary contact while remaining in engagement with the first stationary contact, and then to a two circuit "on" position wherein the rocking contactor rocks further to engage the third stationary contacts while maintaining the flexible contactor pressed against the second stationary contact thereby to connect electrically all three stationary contacts.

Abstract: An electric switch comprising a casing having a base with a first central terminal and second and third lateral terminals mounted thereon. A pushbutton is slidably mounted in an opening of the casing opposite the base, and a metal switching member is in sliding contact with the first terminal and is able to be brought into contact either with the second or the third terminal. A spring is mounted between the switching member and the pushbutton and urges the push-button into a normally released position and pushes the switching member into contact with the first terminal and second terminals. An actuator is integral with the push-button and when the latter is depressed, it tilts the switching member around the first terminal to move the switching member away from the second terminal and into contact with the third terminal.