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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Rotary switch mechanism

Номер: US20120055763A1
Автор: Kuan-Nan Chou
Принадлежит: Primax Electronics Ltd

A rotary switch mechanism includes a hollow cylinder, a base, a push button, a first rotatable member, a second rotatable member, a first switch, a second switch and a third switch. The base is disposed under the hollow cylinder. The first rotatable member is sheathed around the hollow cylinder. The second rotatable member is sheathed around the first rotatable member. The first switch is disposed beside the first rotatable member. The second switch is disposed beside the second rotatable member. The third switch is mounted on a first circuit board, which is disposed under the base. The first rotatable member and the first switch interact with each other to generate a first rotating signal. The second rotatable member and the second switch interact with each other to generate a second rotating signal. The third switch is triggered by the pressing rod to generate a pressing signal.

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Номер записи: 1
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Multiposition switch

Номер: US20120261238A1
Автор: Joachim I. Grek, Michael A. Hoyack, Owen R. Barthelmes
Принадлежит: Amphenol Corp

A multiposition switch that comprises a base member accommodating a plurality contact members, respectively. The plurality of contact members are adapted to electrically mate to a host printed circuit board. A routing subassembly is rotatably coupled to the base member. The routing subassembly includes a routing member that defines a plurality of electrical paths between the contact members for switching between combined and uncombined positions. An actuator is coupled to the rotating member for rotating the routing member with respect to the base member between the combined and uncombined positions.

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Номер записи: 2
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Movement detection device

Номер: US20120292173A1
Автор: Hirokatsu Nakajima
Принадлежит: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd

Provided is a rotation detection device that detects a rotational direction and amount of a rotatable operation member. The detection device manages to reduce the rotation detection pitch while maintaining sufficient clearance for a rotation detection switch to operate. In other words, sufficient distance is given between rotation detection members such that the switch can accurately detect the movement from one member to the next. The rotatable operation member generally includes a plurality of switch driving sections that rotate in unison. A rotation detection switch generally includes a portion that moves in a first and second direction opposite to each other when coming into contact with the rotatable operation members, and is configured to output a detection signal at each movement. The switch and rotatable operation members are configured so that the movement direction of the detector is in a direction orthogonal to the circumferential direction of rotation.

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Номер записи: 3
27-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20130161175A1
Автор: Koiwai Hiroshi
Принадлежит: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An electronic apparatus of the present invention includes an operating portion formed by a non-conductive material, a rotating plate configured to rotate in accordance with a rotational operation of the operating portion, a substrate including a first sensing electrode whose capacitance changes by a touch operation to the operating portion and a plurality of second sensing electrodes whose potential changes by a rotation of the rotating plate on a surface different from a surface on which the first sensing electrode is disposed, and a detector configured to detect the capacitance of the first sensing electrode and the rotational operation of the operating portion based on an output from the plurality of second sensing electrodes. A protruding portion that protrudes toward the first sensing electrode is formed on the operating portion, and the protruding portion is formed on a lightening portion on a back side of the operating portion. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:an operating portion formed by a non-conductive material;a rotating plate configured to rotate in accordance with a rotational operation of the operating portion;a substrate including a first sensing electrode whose capacitance changes by a touch operation to the operating portion and a plurality of second sensing electrodes whose potential changes by a rotation of the rotating plate on a surface different from a surface on which the first sensing electrode is disposed; anda detector configured to detect the capacitance of the first sensing electrode and the rotational operation of the operating portion based on an output from the plurality of second sensing electrodes,wherein a protruding portion that protrudes toward the first sensing electrode is formed on the operating portion, andwherein the protruding portion is formed on a lightening portion on a back side of the operating portion.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensing electrode is formed on the ...

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Номер записи: 4
25-07-2013 дата публикации

SWITCH

Номер: US20130186737A1
Автор: Inotsuka Tetsuya, KATO Teruo, Ogasawara Naoto, Okuhara Takeshi, Torii Munetaka, YAMADA Hiroshi
Принадлежит:

The concave streak portion in which the welding inclination surface is formed, is provided on the side wall the projecting portion which is fitted into the concave streak portion when the substrate and the lid body overlap to form the switch case is provided on the lid body when the substrate and the lid body are overlapped, the switch case is sealed by contacting the seal ring with the flange portion and the welding shoulder portion interferes with the welding inclination surface the substrate and the lid body are jointed by melting the interference portion by high-frequency welding; the release region K, which keep the communicating state of the inside of the switch case with the outside is designed by notching the projecting portion from the root thereof. 1. A switch comprising:a substrate;a lid body provided to overlap the substrate to form a switch case;a movable board rotatably arranged in the switch case;a plurality of fixed contact points provided on the substrate;movable contact points provided on the movable board, the fixed contact point and the movable contact point being connected/disconnected with rotation of the movable board; anda connecting piece portion extending inside the substrate to be connected to the fixed contact point, and being exposed as a terminal outside of the switch case, whereinthe substrate and the lid body respectively include opposing surfaces opposing with each other in the peripheral edge of the switch case,a concave streak portion is provided in one of the opposing surface of the substrate and the opposing surface of the lid body, the concave streak portion being provided with a first welding interference portion formed in the depth portion,a projecting portion is provided in the other of the opposing surface of the substrate and the opposing surface of the lid body, the projecting portion being fitted in the concave streak portion and being provided with a second welding interference portion formed in a predetermined section ...

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Номер записи: 5
05-09-2013 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE WITH ROTARY SWITCH BACK-LIT BY A LIGHT GUIDE

Номер: US20130229783A1
Автор: Fendeleur Laurence, Uhl Alexandre
Принадлежит: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A control device, in particular for a motor vehicle, including a rotary switch and a peripheral display zone which are arranged on a board and which are back-lit by a back-lighting device, the rotary switch including a knob which is mounted in rotation relative to the board about an axis, the knob being provided with an illuminated pointer turning with the knob, the peripheral display zone including fixed illuminated symbols arranged around the rotary switch, characterized by the fact that the back-lighting device includes at least one light source which cooperates with a light guide lighting both the illuminated pointer and the peripheral display zone. 1. A control device comprising:a board;a rotary switch and a peripheral display zone which are arranged on the board; anda back-lighting device designed to backlight the rotary switch and the peripheral display zone, the rotary switch including a knob which is mounted in rotation relative to the board about an axis, the knob being provided with an illuminated pointer turning with the knob, the peripheral display zone including fixed illuminated symbols arranged around the rotary switch,wherein the back-lighting device includes at least one light source which cooperates with a light guide lighting both the illuminated pointer and the peripheral display zone, the light guide being made in one piece and fixed on the board.2. The rotary control device of claim 1 , wherein the peripheral display zone is back-lit by a generally transversal portion of the light guide.3. The rotary control device of claim 2 , wherein the light source is transversally offset relative to the rotary switch and relative to the peripheral display zone claim 2 , and by the fact that the light guide includes a guiding portion which extends from the light source to a peripheral edge of the transversal portion.4. The rotary control device of claim 3 , wherein the device includes two light sources claim 3 , and the guiding portion includes two ...

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Номер записи: 6
19-09-2013 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE HAVING ILLUMINATION FUNCTION

Номер: US20130242531A1
Автор: Urayama Shinya
Принадлежит: ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

An operating knob including a first illumination portion with an annular shape and a second illumination portion, is provided around the operating knob. The operating knob is configured by a combination of an inner shaft body made of a resin and a grip ring body, allowing the inner shaft body to be fitted outward. A light shielding cap is attached to a front end portion of the inner shaft body. A cylindrical light guide portion having the first illumination portion in the front end face and a drive portion to be connected to a rotating shaft are integrally molded in the inner shaft body, and a rear end face of the cylindrical light guide portion opposes a first light emitting face. A light incident face opposes a light source and the first and second illumination portions and are illuminated by light of the light source via the light guide member. 1. An input device having an illumination function , comprising:an operating member having a first illumination portion and configured for a rotating operation;a front panel having an opening portion, which exposes the operating member, and having a second illumination portion in the vicinity of the opening portion;a light source installed in the internal space covered by the front panel;a light guide member that has a light incident face opposing the light source and guides light of the light source to the first and second illumination portions; anda rotary electrical component having a rotating shaft to be in the rotating operation caused by the operating member,wherein the operating member is configured by a cylindrical light guide portion where the first illumination portion is annularly formed on the front end face; an inner shaft body made of a transparent resin, integrally molded with a drive portion to be connected to the rotating shaft; and a grip ring body fitted outward around the cylindrical light guide portion, being integrally rotated therewith, andwherein the light guide member has a first light emitting ...

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Номер записи: 7
12-12-2013 дата публикации

DISK TYPE OFF-CIRCUIT TAP CHANGER

Номер: US20130327620A1
Автор: Liu Xin
Принадлежит:

In one aspect of the present invention, a disk type off-circuit tap changer includes a switch base and a rotation shaft, where an upper end of the rotation shaft is connected to an operation positioning mechanism, a lower end of the rotation shaft is connected to moving contacts, the moving contacts fit with fixed contacts circumferentially arranged at a lower side of the switch base, and the fixed contacts are directly embedded into the switch base to form a whole body with the switch base. 1. A disk type off-circuit tap changer , comprising:a switch base; anda rotation shaft, wherein an upper end of the rotation shaft is connected to an operation positioning mechanism, a lower end of the rotation shaft is connected to moving contacts, wherein the moving contacts fit with fixed contacts circumferentially arranged at a lower side of the switch base, and wherein the fixed contacts are directly embedded into the switch base to form an integrated body with the switch base.2. The disk type off-circuit tap changer according to claim 1 , wherein the fixed contacts and the switch base are integrally formed through injection molding or compression molding.3. The disk type off-circuit tap changer according to claim 2 , wherein the moving contact is an upper-and-lower clip-type moving contact and comprises an insulating drive plate and upper-and-lower clip moving contact pieces claim 2 , wherein a ternate slot is formed at the middle of the insulating drive plate and is connected to a lower end of the rotation shaft in an insertion manner claim 2 , the upper-and-lower clip-type moving contact pieces fit with the fixed contacts circumferentially arranged at a lower side of the switch base claim 2 , and each upper-and-lower clip moving contact piece has three moving contact terminals circumferentially arranged and nonconductive to each other claim 2 , wherein the fixed contact is in a shape of a cylinder with a front end extending into an inner cavity of the switch base to form ...

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Номер записи: 8
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Operating Element that can be Actuated by Pressure and Rotation

Номер: US20140034461A1
Автор: Bloeink Sabrina, Renisch Udo
Принадлежит: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG

An operating element that can be actuated by pressure and rotation, comprising an actuating rotatably mounted on a bearing block by a bearing shaft, at least one switch that can be actuated by a pressure actuation of the actuator, a sensor for detecting a rotational actuation of the actuator, a detent wheel connected to the bearing shaft, and a spring-loaded detent element which interacts with a detent contour of the detent wheel and which blocks the rotational mobility of the detent wheel upon a pressure actuation of the actuator. The detent element is a lever which can pivot about a pivot bearing and which has a detent pin that sits against the detent contour. A pressure actuation of the actuator brings a portion of the lever closer to an object thereby limiting the pivoting range of the lever. 1. An operating element comprising:an actuator rotatably mounted on a displaceable bearing block by a bearing shaft such that the actuator can be rotationally actuated and pressure actuated;a detent wheel connected to the bearing shaft, the detent wheel having a detent contour; anda spring-loaded detent element having a lever with a detent pin, the lever being pivotable at one end about a rotational bearing on the bearing block, the detent pin being biased by a spring against the detent contour of the detent wheel;wherein the actuator including the bearing shaft with the detent wheel displace during a pressure actuation of the actuator such that the lever displaces to a fixed position in which the detent pin is pressed against the detent contour of the detent wheel with sufficient force to block rotational mobility of the detent wheel thereby blocking a rotational actuation of the actuator during the pressure actuation of the actuator.2. The operating element of wherein:in the fixed position of the lever a free end of the lever opposite to the rotational bearing is displaced which thereby limits a pivoting range of the lever during the pressure actuation of the actuator.3. ...

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Номер записи: 9
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Household appliance comprising a knob the outer periphery of which is illuminated

Номер: US20140047944A1
Автор: Mehmet Baris GÖÇER, Ugur Camli
Принадлежит: Arcelik AS

The present invention relates to a household appliance ( 1 ) comprising a control panel ( 2 ), a push-pull type and rotary knob ( 3 ) which is disposed to the control panel ( 2 ), a casing ( 5 ) which is produced from plastic, fixed to the back side of the control panel ( 2 ) and which forms a housing for the knob ( 3 ), and which has a cylindrical side wall ( 4 ), more than one light source ( 8 ) which provides the periphery of the knob ( 3 ) to be illuminated by emitting light, a printed circuit board ( 9 ) whereon the light sources ( 8 ) are integrated and a light guide ( 14 ) which transmits the light received from the light sources ( 8 ) to the periphery of the knob ( 3 ).

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Номер записи: 10
20-02-2014 дата публикации

STRIP TYPE OFF-CIRCUIT TAP CHANGER

Номер: US20140048394A1
Автор: Ding Zhi-Biao, Liu Gang, Xu Zhi-Jiang
Принадлежит:

On aspect of the present invention, a strip type off-circuit tap changer includes an insulating rod and a support, where an operation positioning device is arranged on the support, a rack mobile frame is disposed on the insulating rod, the rack of the rack mobile frame is engaged to a drive gear of the operation positioning device, columnar fixed contacts are longitudinally arranged at a spacing on the insulating rod, the rack mobile frame is connected to a moving contact frame, and a moving contact assembly is arranged on the moving contact frame and fits with the fixed contacts on the insulating rod, the moving contact assembly is formed by an annular moving contact and an elastic pin, and the annular moving contact spans between two adjacent columnar fixed contacts. 1. A strip type off-circuit tap changer , comprising:an insulating rod; anda support, wherein an operation positioning device is arranged on the support, and a rack mobile frame is disposed on the insulating rod, the rack of the rack mobile frame is engaged to a drive gear of the operation positioning device, columnar fixed contacts are longitudinally arranged at a spacing on the insulating rod, the rack mobile frame is connected to a moving contact frame, a moving contact assembly is arranged on the moving contact frame and fits with the fixed contact on the insulating rod, the moving contact assembly is formed by an annular moving contact and an elastic pin, and the annular moving contact spans between two adjacent columnar fixed contacts.2. The strip type off-circuit tap changer according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic pin is arranged in the annular moving contact claim 1 , the annular moving contact substantially contacts the columnar fixed contact by imposing a radial elastic force on an inner ring claim 1 , and the elastic pin is formed by a sliding pin and a return spring.3. The strip type off-circuit tap changer according to claim 2 , wherein a rear section of the sliding pin fits with a ...

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Номер записи: 11
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus for fluid control device monitoring

Номер: US20140062579A1
Автор: Bruce Penning, Bruce Rigsby, Jennifer A. Floyd, Michael Simmons, Robert L. LaFountain
Принадлежит: GENERAL EQUIPMENT AND MANUFACTURING Company Inc D/B/A/ TOPWORX Inc

Apparatus for fluid control device monitoring are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a body through which a shaft extends. The shaft is to be coupled to an actuator. An angular position of the shaft is based on a position of the actuator. The apparatus includes a target coupled to the shaft and a circuit including a user configurable switch and a proximity switch. The user configurable switch is configurable to a first state or a second state. When the user configurable switch is in the first state and the target is distant from the proximity switch, the circuit is to output a first signal. When the user configurable switch is in the second state and the target is distant from the proximity switch, the circuit is to output a second signal different than the first signal.

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Номер записи: 12
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Rotary operation unit capable of reducing operation sounds and electronic apparatus having the same

Номер: US20140071301A1
Автор: Yoshikazu Asai
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A rotary operation unit capable of reducing operation sounds without lowering operability and operation feeling. A rotary operation member of the rotary operation unit is supported for rotary operation by a dial base and is formed with a receiving recess. In the receiving recess, a click ball is received in a state being in contact with concave-convex portions formed in the dial base at intervals of a predetermined angle in order to provide a click feeling, and a click spring for urging the click ball is also received. A dial cap is attached to the rotary operation member such as to close an opening face of the receiving recess of the rotary operation member, whereby the receiving recess is tightly closed by the dial base and the dial cap.

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Номер записи: 13
03-04-2014 дата публикации

SWITCH

Номер: US20140090969A1
Автор: Kolmonen Rainer, Suutarinen Aki, UITTO Oskari
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

A stationary contact for a rotary switch is provided. The stationary contact includes a connection portion for connecting to a conductor and a first portion being a contact portion for connecting the stationary contact to a rotary contact. The stationary contact also includes a second portion being a support portion for supporting the stationary contact to a switch body. The contact portion and support portion extend in the same angle from the connection portion. A method of mounting a rotary switch is also provided. 1. A stationary contact for a rotary switch , comprising:a connection portion for connecting to a conductor;a first portion which is a contact portion for connecting the stationary contact to a rotary contact; anda second portion which is a support portion for supporting the stationary contact to a switch body,wherein the contact portion and the support portion extend in the same angle from the connection portion.2. A stationary contact according to claim 1 , wherein an outer edge of the first portion and an inner edge of the second portion are slanted.3. A stationary contact according to claim 1 , wherein the stationary contact includes teeth extending perpendicularly from an end of the stationary contact for supporting the stationary contact to a contact lug.4. A stationary contact according to claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the stationary contact includes a hole for receiving a screw.5. A stationary contact according to claim 1 , wherein part of the surface of the stationary contact includes a knurling for providing additional force for keeping the conductor in place.6. A stationary contact according to claim 1 , wherein the connection portion includes a downward bent portion for assisting in receiving a screw to connect the conductor to the stationary contact.7. A stationary contact according to claim 1 , wherein the connection portion includes an upwards bent portion at an end of the stationary contact bent to prevent a contact lug to be ...

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Номер записи: 14
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Switch

Номер: US20140091062A1
Автор: Aki Suutarinen, Oskari Uitto, Rainer Kolmonen
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

A roll for rotating a movable contact of a rotary switch, and a method of mounting a switch are provided. The roll includes a first slot going along the diameter of the roll and open from the top of the roll for receiving the movable contact for contacting with a stationary contact of the rotary switch, and a second slot arranged perpendicular to the first slot for receiving teeth of an upper roll to be mounted together with the roll.

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Номер записи: 15
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Switch

Номер: US20140097154A1
Автор: Aki Suutarinen, Oskari Uitto, Rainer Kolmonen
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

A movable contact for a rotary switch is provided. The movable contact includes first and second contacts for contacting a stationary contact, where the first and second contacts are arranged at a distance from each other for receiving the stationary contact between the first and second contacts. The first contact is a straight contact blade for contacting stationary contacts at both ends of the blade. The second contact is a spring element configured to bend when the stationary contact is placed between the first contact and the second contact, and to cause a pressing force to the stationary contact to press the stationary contact against the first contact after the stationary contact has been placed between the first contact and the second contact.

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Номер записи: 16
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Control Dial Having Multiple Torque And Detent Profiles

Номер: US20180005780A1
Автор: Arceo Marc, GUZMAN Christopher, HORVATH Cary, LEVAY Christopher, LOZANO Michael, WEBB Gareth
Принадлежит:

A rotary dial assembly including a dial portion and a base portion. The dial portion has a knob extending from a first side of the dial portion. An outer detent profile and an inner detent profile are on a second side of the dial portion that is opposite to the first side. The inner detent profile is closer to a center of the dial portion than the outer detent profile. The outer detent profile includes a plurality of outer detents, and the inner detent profile includes a plurality of inner detents. The base portion includes an outer detent engaging member movable to selectively engage the outer detent profile, and an inner detent engaging member movable to selectively engage the inner detent profile. 1. A rotary dial assembly comprising:a dial portion including a knob extending from a first side of the dial portion;an outer detent profile and an inner detent profile on a second side of the dial portion that is opposite to the first side, the inner detent profile is closer to a center of the dial portion than the outer detent profile, the outer detent profile includes a plurality of outer detents, and the inner detent profile includes a plurality of inner detents; anda base portion including an outer detent engaging member movable to selectively engage the outer detent profile, and an inner detent engaging member movable to selectively engage the inner detent profile; the outer detent engaging member is movable in response to activation of an outer electromagnet; and', 'the inner detent engaging member is movable in response to activation of an inner electromagnet., 'wherein2. The rotary dial of claim 1 , wherein the dial portion includes more of the plurality of outer detents than the plurality of inner detents.3. The rotary dial of claim 1 , wherein each one of the outer detent profile and the inner detent profile is circular.4. The rotary dial of claim 1 , wherein each one of the outer and inner detent engaging members are plungers.5. (canceled)6. The rotary dial ...

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Номер записи: 17
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Control knob for an appliance having rotational and axial selection interface

Номер: US20210005403A1
Автор: Fanmeng Hua, Hongqiang Wang, Yujin Mao, Yukai HUANG
Принадлежит: Whirlpool China Co Ltd

A control knob for an appliance includes a base having an axially-operated switch. An outer control assembly is rotationally and axially operable with respect to the base. An inner display assembly is rotationally fixed with respect to the base and axially fixed with respect to the outer control assembly. The inner display assembly is biased toward an extended state and is axially operable to a selection state that engages the axially operated switch.

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Номер записи: 18
27-01-2022 дата публикации

SWITCH DEVICE AND TIMEPIECE

Номер: US20220028633A1
Автор: YASUDA Takumi
Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A switch device includes: a case provided with a through-hole; an operation member having an operation shaft to be inserted into the through-hole of the case, and an operation head provided at an outer end of the operation shaft; and a protective buffer member which has elasticity and is attached to an outer surface of the case. The protective buffer member includes a storage which has a bottom facing an inner end surface of the operation head and stores a periphery of the operation head. 1. A switch device comprising:a case provided with a through-hole;an operation member having an operation shaft to be inserted into the through-hole of the case, and an operation head provided at an outer end of the operation shaft; anda protective buffer member which has elasticity and is attached to an outer surface of the case,wherein the protective buffer member includes a storage which has a bottom facing an inner end surface of the operation head and stores a periphery of the operation head.2. The switch device according to claim 1 , whereinthe storage and the bottom are integrally formed.3. The switch device according to claim 1 , whereinthe protective buffer member is made of a urethane resin having high hardness.4. The switch device according to claim 2 , whereinthe protective buffer member is made of a urethane resin having high hardness.5. The switch device according to claim 1 , whereinthe protective buffer member is formed such that a thickness of the bottom is equal to or larger than a thickness of a side wall of the storage.6. The switch device according to claim 2 , whereinthe protective buffer member is formed such that a thickness of the bottom is equal to or larger than a thickness of a side wall of the storage.7. The switch device according to claim 3 , whereinthe protective buffer member is formed such that a thickness of the bottom is equal to or larger than a thickness of a side wall of the storage.8. The switch device according to claim 1 , whereinthe bottom ...

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Номер записи: 19
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Multi-Directional Input Device

Номер: US20210012985A1
Автор: Imai Toshio, TAGUCHI Sachio, Urayama Shinya
Принадлежит:

A multi-directional input device includes an operation knob, a plurality of direction setting switches, and a sensation generation unit. The operation knob is configured to be operable in multiple operation directions. The plurality of direction setting switches are configured to be turned on by being pressed when the operation knob is operated. The sensation generation unit is configured to generate different operation sensation from operation sensation generated by the direction setting switches. Sensation is generated by the sensation generation unit after at least one of the plurality of direction setting switches has been turned on in a predetermined operation direction out of the multiple operation directions. 1. A multi-directional input device comprising:an operation knob configured to be operable in multiple operation directions;a plurality of direction setting switches configured to be turned on by being pressed when the operation knob is operated; anda sensation generation unit configured to generate different operation sensation from operation sensation generated by the direction setting switches, whereinsensation is generated by the sensation generation unit after at least one of the plurality of direction setting switches has been turned on in a predetermined operation direction out of the multiple operation directions.2. The multi-directional input device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an inclination plate configured to be pressed when the operation knob is operated, whereinthe inclination plate has a first cam formed by a truncated conical-shaped inclination surface or a truncated pyramid-shaped inclination surface, and whereinfirst pressing members configured to press the direction setting switches are disposed at a plurality of positions corresponding to the multiple operation directions in the first cam.3. The multi-directional input device according to claim 2 , whereinthe inclination plate further has a second cam having a plurality ...

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Номер записи: 20
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Switch device

Номер: US20170018380A1
Автор: Akio Ono, Hiroshi Kusama
Принадлежит: Tokai Rika Co Ltd

A fog lamp knob ( 12 ) and a fog lamp rotor ( 16 ) are mounted from one direction along an axis center line (CL). When the fog lamp knob ( 12 ) and the fog lamp rotor ( 16 ) are mounted, a drive pin ( 24 ) on a fog lamp mobile member ( 22 ) is disposed between the fog lamp knob ( 12 ) cam surface ( 15 ) and the fog lamp rotor ( 16 ) cam surface ( 20 ).

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Номер записи: 21
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Multiple Knob Structure

Номер: US20180019087A1
Автор: SHU Chang, Tan Kaijiu
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a new-type multiple knob structure comprising a knob top module, a bearing module and a knob bottom module. Thereinto, a knob top module includes head cover, silicone keyboard and head annular PCB from top to bottom; a bearing module includes bearing holder and bearing; a knob bottom module includes bottom cover and bottom PCB. More particularly, a vertical press module is provided in this invention. The vertical press module is comprised of head cover, silicone keyboard, head annular PCB and bearing holder. The vertical press module is mounted on the periphery of the bearing, and it is mounted on the bottom cover with bolts. The new-type multiple knob structure with simple structure and low cost is suitable for knobs with varisized diameters, meeting requirements of the knob structure's application on electrical switch and regulating equipment. 1. A multiple knob structure comprising:a knob top module, which includes a head cover, silicone keyboard and head annular PCB from top to bottom;a bearing module, which includes bearing holder and bearing;a knob bottom module, which includes bottom cover and bottom PCB.2. The knob structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the knob bottom module also includes a torsional spring and rotation damper;the torsional spring is mounted on installing groove of the bottom cover,the rotation damper is mounted on rotation damper installing groove of the bottom cover.3. The knob structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bearing is mounted on a bearing seat of the bottom cover claim 1 , the bearing seat is setup on the middle axle of the bottom cover.4. The knob structure as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a vertical press module comprised of the head cover claim 1 , silicone keyboard claim 1 , head annular PCB and bearing holder; wherein the vertical press module is mounted on the periphery of the bearing claim 1 , and the vertical press module is mounted on the bottom cover with bolts.5. The knob ...

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Номер записи: 22
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Control element and system for controlling a function on a capacitive surface

Номер: US20220043533A1
Автор: Edouard Da Silva, Martin Schulz, Nils Hollemann, Ruddy Cittadini
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed herein is a control element, which can be arranged on a capacitive surface, for controlling a function of the capacitive surface, comprising a carrier structure, a rotary element rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure, comprising at least one electrically conductive area, at least one electrically conductive contact element arranged on the carrier structure, wherein the contact element comprises a contact area which is arranged at least in some areas on an underside of the control element, so that the contact area, when the control element is arranged on the capacitive surface, is arranged at least partially touching the capacitive surface, wherein the electrically conductive area of the rotary element is in contact with a contact element in at least one rotational position of the rotary element. The rotary element can be moved along the axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure.

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Номер записи: 23
29-01-2015 дата публикации

SWITCH

Номер: US20150027865A1
Автор: Inotsuka Tetsuya
Принадлежит:

An inhibiter switch is configured to include a fixed contact point that is connected to and disconnected from a movable contact point. The movable contact point is configured to make pressure contact with the fixed contact point by the movement of a movable board by a shaft member, wherein a press-fit amount of the shaft member to a projecting portion is made smaller toward a connecting portion between the projecting portion and an inner periphery of an insert hole of the movable board. 1. A switch comprising:a movable contact point;a movable board provided with the movable contact point;a shaft member that moves the movable board, the shaft member being jointed to the movable board by being press-fitted in a projecting portion projecting from an inner periphery of an insert hole in the movable board; anda fixed contact point that is connected to/disconnected from the movable contact point by causing the movable contact point making pressure contact with the fixed contact point to move by the movement of the movable board by the shaft member, wherein a press-fit amount of the shaft member to the projecting portion is made smaller toward a connecting portion between the projecting portion and the inner periphery of the insert hole.3. The switch according to claim 2 , wherein the planar portion configured as the linear outer surface formed in the joint portion includes a pair of planar portions provided to be symmetrical across a center shaft of the shaft member as viewed from the axial direction.4. The switch according to claim 1 , wherein the movable board is provided to be movable around the center shaft of the shaft member claim 1 , and the movable contact point making pressure contact with the fixed contact point is moved in the circumferential direction around the center shaft with rotation of the shaft member claim 1 , thus connecting/disconnecting the movable contact point and the fixed contact point.5. The switch according to claim 2 , wherein the movable ...

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Номер записи: 24
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Rotary switching device

Номер: US20180025864A1
Автор: Junko Katsuraku, Koya Nomoto, Shuji Fujita, Tsunetoshi Samukawa
Принадлежит: Sony Corp

[Object] To enable to visually recognizing information displayed on an outer circumferential surface of a member from an axial direction of the member and capable of switching selection elements while viewing the device from the axial direction. [Solution] A rotary switching device includes: a cylindrical first member that includes an outer circumferential surface on which predetermined information is displayed; a second member that is rotatable relative to the first member; a plurality of selection elements among which a selection target is switched in accordance with relative positions of the first member and the second member; a mirror surface part that is formed by a surface disposed around the outer circumferential surface of the first member and intersecting an axial direction of the first member, and that is configured to specularly reflect the information displayed on the outer circumferential surface of the first member to enable the information to be visually recognized from the axial direction of the first member; and an indicating part configured to indicate the selection element that is selected.

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Номер записи: 25
28-01-2021 дата публикации

MULTI-GEAR BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT CIRCUIT BOARD, MULTI-GEAR BATTERY HOLDER STRUCTURE, AND MULTI-GEAR BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210028419A1
Автор: Sun Jianhua, Wang Dong, Zhang Tuan
Принадлежит: Huanic Corporation

A multi-gear brightness adjustment circuit board, and a multi-gear battery holder structure, which through adding the automatic control gear AUTO conductive contact piece and a light spot dot-circle pattern composite conductive contact piece on the circuit board, the gear can be automatically adjusted when the solar cell is used for power supply. Ensuring that the output light power meets the needs of ambient light, rationally use electric energy, which is conducive to energy saving; at the same time, the mode switching of the shooting target is integrated, which reduces the parts of the sight and makes the sight more compact. 1. A multi-gear brightness adjustment circuit board , comprising a plurality of gear conductive contact pieces disposed sequentially along a circumferential direction of a top surface of a circuit board and with gradually increased gear , wherein the circuit board is also disposed with an automatic control gear AUTO conductive contact piece and a light spot dot-circle pattern composite conductive contact piece disposed along the circumferential direction of the circuit board in the circumferential direction.2. The multi-gear brightness adjustment circuit board of claim 1 , wherein the automatic control gear AUTO conductive contact piece and the light spot dot-circle pattern composite conductive contact piece are sequentially disposed between an OFF gear of the gear conductive contact piece and a maximum gear MAX conductive contact piece of the gear conductive contact piece;or the automatic control gear AUTO conductive contact piece and the light spot dot-circle pattern composite conductive contact piece are respectively disposed closely on a front and a back sides of the OFF gear.3. The multi-gear brightness adjustment circuit board of claim 2 , wherein when the automatic control gear AUTO conductive contact piece and the light spot dot-circle pattern composite conductive contact piece are respectively disposed closely on the front and back ...

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Номер записи: 26
05-02-2015 дата публикации

COMMAND SELECTOR WITH ROTARY SCROLL WHEEL

Номер: US20150034463A1
Автор: Breich Pascal, Cordier Emmanuel, Simon Claude, Tual Nicholas
Принадлежит:

A command selector includes a scroll wheel mounted in a support and free to rotate about a main axis, a fixed printed circuit board, a detection wheel rotating about a secondary axis, a means of transmission rotationally connecting the scroll wheel to the detection wheel of which the rotations are detected by a rotation sensor arranged on the printed circuit board. The main axis and the secondary axis are non-parallel, the means of transmission defines an angle, and the detection wheel rotating in a plane parallel to the printed circuit board, the secondary axis being perpendicular to the printed circuit board, so as to minimize the circumscribed volume of the selector. 1. A command selector comprising:a scroll wheel mounted in a support and free to rotate about a main axis;a detection wheel configured to rotate about a secondary axis;a gear train rotationally connecting the scroll wheel to the detection wheel; anda fixed printed circuit board provided with a sensor configured to detect rotations of the detection wheel, wherein the main axis and the secondary axis are non-parallel, the means of transmission defines an angle, and the detection wheel is configured to rotate in a plane parallel to the printed circuit board, such that the secondary axis is perpendicular to the printed circuit board.2. The selector according to claim 1 , wherein the main axis and the secondary axis are convergent and form a right angle claim 1 , whereby the angle of the gear train is 90°.3. The selector according to claim 1 , wherein the driving gear of the gear train is integrally connected to the scroll wheel by a driving shaft extending and rotating on the main axis claim 1 , the driving gear having a diameter smaller than that of the scroll wheel so that a style front provided with an opening from which emerges a portion of the scroll wheel can cover said gear train.4. The selector according to claim 3 , wherein the driving gear is conical and part of a bevel gear mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 27
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Rotational Push Switch

Номер: US20220051861A1
Автор: Huang Albert
Принадлежит:

A rotational push switch includes a bottom shell having a first and a second conductive terminals connected to a power supply, and a third conductive terminal connected to the conductive elastic piece. The conductive elastic piece is mounted in the bottom shell. A switch assembly is mounted on a top shell mounted on the bottom shell. The switch assembly is switched to connect or detach the conductive elastic piece and the second conductive terminal. A cap is mounted on the switch assembly. When the conductive elastic piece is connected to or departed from the second conductive terminal, ON/OFF symbols can be correspondingly seen in a display window of the cap, and a user can recognize an ON/OFF state of the rotational push switch. 2. The rotational push switch as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an inner wall of the annular seat is recessed to form a plurality of guide grooves claim 1 , and the guide grooves respectively extend along an axial direction of the annular seat; wherein the annular seat comprises a plurality of oblique slots and a plurality of oblique blocks claim 1 , and the oblique slots and the oblique blocks are alternately formed on a periphery of an opening of a bottom of the annular seat; wherein the oblique slots and the oblique blocks are inclined along a same direction;{'claim-text': ['the push unit, comprising an indicator portion and a rod; wherein the indicator portion comprises said ON symbols and said OFF symbols alternately arranged on a top of the indicator portion of the push unit; wherein the rod extends downward from a bottom of the indicator portion, and the rod comprises a protrusive rib formed on an outer wall of the rod; wherein the protrusive rib extends along an axial direction of the rod;', 'a return spring, mounted between a top of the annular seat and the bottom of the indicator portion;', 'a driving cylinder, movably mounted inside the annular seat; wherein the driving cylinder comprises a plurality of protrusive blocks formed on ...

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Номер записи: 28
31-01-2019 дата публикации

ROTARY ELECTRONIC COMPONENT

Номер: US20190035576A1
Автор: KISHISHITA Hiroyuki, NAKAO Osamu, Nishiwaki Toshiki, NOMURA Yoshiaki, OSAKATANI Sachie, Takeda Takeshi, TOKOI Shogo
Принадлежит:

A rotary electronic component includes a base member, a shaft attached to the base member so as to be rotatable around an axis, and a regulating member that regulates a rotation angle of the shaft. The shaft includes a flange section including a projecting sections and recessed sections alternately disposed in a circumferential direction. The regulating member includes a contact member in contact with the projecting sections and the recessed sections of the flange section of the shaft, and a biasing member that biases the contact member radially inwardly toward the shaft. 1. A rotary electronic component , comprising:a base member;a shaft attached to the base member so as to be rotatable around an axis; anda regulating member that regulates a rotation angle of the shaft; whereinthe shaft includes a flange section including a plurality of projecting sections and a plurality of recessed sections alternately disposed in a circumferential direction; and a contact member in contact with the projecting sections and the recessed sections of the flange section of the shaft; and', 'a biasing member that biases the contact member radially inwardly toward the shaft., 'the regulating member includes2. The rotary electronic component according to claim 1 , whereinthe contact member includes a first end rotatably connected to the base member, and a second free end in contact with the projecting sections and the recessed sections of the shaft; andthe biasing member is locked on the second free end of the contact member.3. The rotary electronic component according to claim 2 , whereinthe contact member of the regulating member includes a first contact member and a second contact member disposed on opposed sides of the shaft; a base section which is elastically deformable;', 'a first locking section provided at a first end of the base section so as to be locked on the second free end of the first contact member; and', 'a second locking section provided at a second end of the base ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-02-2021 дата публикации

SWITCHES WITH INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION COMPONENTS

Номер: US20210035763A1
Автор: Allison James C., Montgomery Robert D.
Принадлежит:

Switches with integrated overcurrent protection elements are described. The overcurrent protection elements can include a bimetallic structure which is configured to move between a first shape and a second shape in response to heating. The overcurrent protection element can be rotationally coupled to a rotary knob in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the overcurrent protection element can be fixed, and the rotary knob can be connected to one or more rotatable conductive structures within the rotary switch. 1. A rotary switch including an integrated overcurrent protection device , the switch comprising:a housing;a first terminal extending into the housing and electrically connected to a first terminal contact;a second terminal extending into the housing and electrically connected to a second terminal contact;an overcurrent protection element located within the housing;a knob rotatable with respect to the housing; anda rotatable conductive element located within the housing and rotationally coupled to the knob to rotate in response to rotation of the knob, the conductive element rotatable between a first angular orientation in which the conductive element is electrically connected to the first and second terminal contacts and a second angular orientation in which the rotatable conductive element is not electrically connected to at least one of the first and second terminal contacts.2. The rotary switch of claim 1 , wherein the overcurrent protection element is not rotationally coupled to the knob.3. The rotary switch of claim 1 , wherein the overcurrent protection element comprises a bimetallic element configured to change shape in response to electrical current above a specified limit4. The rotary switch of claim 3 , wherein the conductive element comprises the overcurrent protection element.5. The rotary switch of claim 4 , wherein the bimetallic element is configured to change shape between a first position in which the bimetallic element is electrically ...

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Номер записи: 30
11-02-2016 дата публикации

Safety system for high voltage network grounding switch

Номер: US20160042892A1
Автор: Adam M. Sewell, Douglas L. Senne, Frank D. Depuy, Jeremy A. Sewell, Larry E. Dix, Thomas H. Davis
Принадлежит: Quality Switch Inc

The present invention is directed to a safety system integrated into a liquid-insulated high voltage network grounding switch, including modifications to the switch structure to provide an arrangement that is more efficiently installed with greater precision than found in conventional arrangements. The result is a switch assembly that adheres to updated IEEE/ANSI Standards, while still fitting into existing vault space meant to accommodate earlier switch gear.

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Номер записи: 31
09-02-2017 дата публикации

ROTARY SWITCH DEVICE

Номер: US20170040125A1
Автор: Okada Takahiro
Принадлежит:

A rotary switch device includes a fixed contact point part and a movable contact point part. The movable contact point part is rotated on the fixed contact point part so as to connect and disconnect the fixed contact point part and the movable contact point part. The fixed contact point part and the movable contact point part have contact surfaces which are band shapes and to which corrosion-resistant conductive processing is applied. A transient contact region, in which a contact point is moved from one end portion to the other end portion in a predetermined connection-operation angle from a contact start point with respect to the other of the fixed contact point part and the movable contact point part, is provided on each of the contact surfaces. 1. A rotary switch device comprising:a fixed contact point part; anda movable contact point part,wherein the movable contact point part is rotated on the fixed contact point part so as to connect and disconnect the fixed contact point part and the movable contact point part,wherein the fixed contact point part and the movable contact point part have contact surfaces which are band shapes and to which corrosion-resistant conductive processing is applied, andwherein a transient contact region, in which a contact point is moved from one end portion to the other end portion in a predetermined connection-operation angle from a contact start point with respect to the other of the fixed contact point part and the movable contact point part, is provided on each of the contact surfaces.2. The rotary switch device according to claim 1 ,wherein the transient contact region of the fixed contact point part is formed in a shape in which a moving speed on the movable contact point part in a vicinity of a contact start point is lower than a moving speed in other contact area when the movable contact point part is operated to be rotated at a predetermined angular speed.3. The rotary switch device according to claim 1 ,wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 32
07-02-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRIC BURNER ELEMENT INPUT

Номер: US20190041064A1
Автор: Siburt Gary A.
Принадлежит:

An apparatus and method for restricting the rotation of a dial control knob on the high setting of an electric cooking range using one of three methods. The first method adds a detent stop internally to the switch. The second method adds a detent stop externally attaching to the control panel behind the top burner knob. Both of the aforementioned methods are designed to prevent rotation of the control knob to a maximum of 227° rotation. A third limits the on/off cycling of the top element switch while in operation to reduce the overall output of the switch. 1. A current limiting device for an electric cooking range comprising:a mechanical stop detent member extending from a mounting bracket where the mounting bracket has a central through hole;a rotary switch having a shaft mounted to control the rotational position of the rotary switch and said shaft extends from said rotary switch and through the central through hole of the mounting bracket; anda control knob having a rear cavity and a shaft collar extending from the rear cavity and mounted on said shaft and further having a knob stop plate pin extending from the cavity and said stop plate pin positioned to engage the mechanical stop detent when the control knob rotates the shaft and rotary switch to its maximum setting.2. The current limiting device as recited in claim 1 , where the maximum setting of the rotary switch is rotated about approximately 227 degrees from an off position.3. A current limiting device for an electric cooking range comprising:a rotary switch having a shaft mounted to control the rotational position of the rotary switch and said shaft extends from said rotary switch; anda detent mounted on the rotary switch and position to engage and stop rotation of the shaft and the rotary switch at its maximum setting.4. The current limiting device as recited in claim 3 , where the maximum setting of the rotary switch is about approximately 227 degrees from an off position.5. The current limiting device ...

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Номер записи: 33
19-02-2015 дата публикации

Pipette adjustement wheel

Номер: US20150047457A1
Автор: Ville Hintikka
Принадлежит: SARTORIUS BIOHIT LIQUID HANDLING OY

The object of the invention is an adjustment wheel for a pipette, which adjustment wheel solution comprises members for returning the adjustment wheel to its initial position when the wheel is released.

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Номер записи: 34
18-02-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE VISUAL FEEDBACK

Номер: US20210050164A1
Автор: Altonen Gregory S., Dimberg Chris, Killo Jason C., Knauss Matthew, Pessina Michael W., Twaddell Daniel L.
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A control device configured for use in a load control system to control an external electrical load may provide simple feedback regarding the operation of the control device. For example, the control device may comprise a base portion configured to be mounted to an electrical wallbox or over a mechanical switch, and a control unit connected to the base portion. The control unit may comprise a rotation portion rotatable with respect to the base portion, an actuation portion, and a light source. The control unit may be configured to control the light source to illuminate at least an illuminated portion of the actuation portion in response to actuations of the rotation portion and the actuation portion. In addition, the control unit may provide a limit indication on the illuminated portion by blinking the illuminated portion when the electrical load has reached a limit. 1. A method for controlling an external lighting device in a load control system , the method comprising:determining whether a control unit is mounted to a base portion in a first or second orientation; determining first control data for controlling the lighting device;', 'controlling a first light source to illuminate an illuminated portion on a front surface of an actuation portion if the control unit is mounted to the base portion in the first orientation, wherein the control unit comprises the actuation portion, the actuation portion is received in an opening of the rotation portion, and the illuminated portion is located near the top of the actuation portion;', 'controlling a second light source to illuminate the illuminated portion if the control unit is mounted to the base portion in the second orientation; and', 'transmitting control signals including the first control data; and, 'in response to a rotation of a rotation portion, wherein the control unit comprises the rotation portion, and the rotation portion is rotatable with respect to the base portion determining second control data for ...

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Номер записи: 35
25-02-2016 дата публикации

Multi-Directional Operation Switch

Номер: US20160055992A1
Автор: Yamanaka Satoshi
Принадлежит:

A multi-directional operation switch that can be miniaturized is provided. The multi-directional operation switch includes an operation rod that is rotatable about an operation rod axis, and is also tiltable. The operation rod has an inner end portion inserted in a hole in a circuit substrate, and a slider, which operates in conjunction with an operation of the operation rod, is provided on the inner end portion. The slider has a movable contact. The circuit substrate has a plurality of fixed contacts that are brought into contact with, and are electrically connected to, the movable contact when the slider rotates or slides. 1. A multi-directional operation switch , comprising:a circuit substrate having a hole formed therein;a casing that houses the circuit substrate therein;an operation rod having an outer end portion exposed to the outside of the casing, an inner end portion inserted in the hole in the circuit substrate, and a middle portion, and configured to be tiltable relative to the casing, with the middle portion serving as a pivot, and rotatable about an operation rod axis extending along a longitudinal direction of the operation rod;an orientation maintaining mechanism that maintains an orientation of the operation rod to be a neutral orientation in which the operation rod is perpendicular to the circuit substrate;a slider disposed on the side of a back surface of the circuit substrate, which is the opposite side to the outer end portion of the operation rod, and configured to rotate along the back surface of the circuit substrate in conjunction with a rotational operation with the operation rod, and to slide along the back surface in conjunction with a tilting operation with the operation rod; andan operation detector that detects a rotation position and a slide position of the slider,wherein the operation detector has a plurality of fixed contacts formed on the back surface of the circuit substrate, and a movable contact that is supported by the slider ...

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Номер записи: 36
15-05-2014 дата публикации

Appliance Control Knob Support

Номер: US20140131180A1
Автор: HILL Chris H., WILLIAMSON Mark David
Принадлежит: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

An appliance control knob assembly includes an encoder with a rotatable shaft. A control knob is connected to the shaft and is mounted on a protuberance that extends into the control knob and provides a bearing mounting surface. The control knob has a hub portion rotationally supported by a bearing mounted within the protuberance, and which engages the rotatable encoder shaft. The encoder is mounted such that prior to attachment of the hub portion with the encoder shaft, the encoder is allowed a degree of movement to come into alignment with the hub portion. 1. An appliance control knob assembly , comprising:an encoder that has a rotatable shaft;a control knob connected to said rotatable shaft;a control knob mounting protuberance that extends into the control knob and provides a bearing mounting surface; anda bearing mounted on the bearing mounting surface, said control knob having a hub portion extending through said bearing and engaging with the same so as to be rotationally supported therein, said hub portion further engaging with the rotatable shaft of the encoder;wherein the encoder is mounted within the assembly such that prior to attachment of the hub portion with the encoder shaft, the encoder is allowed a degree of movement whereby upon engagement of the hub portion with the encoder shaft, the encoder shaft comes into alignment with the hub portion.2. An appliance control knob assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said bearing is a rolling-element bearing comprising rolling elements rotatable within a circular race.3. An appliance control knob assembly according to claim 2 , wherein said bearing is a ball bearing comprising balls rotatable within said circular race.4. An appliance control knob assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the encoder is mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) that is mounted within the assembly such that prior to attachment of the hub portion with the encoder shaft claim 1 , the PCB is allowed a degree of movement claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 37
25-02-2021 дата публикации

SWITCH APPARATUS FOR AUTOMOBILE

Номер: US20210057175A1
Автор: HER Seulgichan, KIM Gyuho, Kim Kiwon, PARK Sangkil, SONG Myungjin
Принадлежит: Mobase Electronics Co., Ltd.

A switch apparatus for an automobile with a reduced size by installing a touch type switch apparatus inside a dial switch apparatus is provided. A switch apparatus for an automobile according to the present disclosure includes a main body which has an open lower side, a cover body which is inserted into the open lower side of the main body and is coupled to the main body, a dial switch apparatus which is installed on the main body and has an annular wheel knob rotatable with a virtual rotation axis disposed in a vertical direction as a rotation center, a touch type switch apparatus which is installed on the main body and has a capacitive touch pad which is touched by a user and pressed in an up-down direction, a main PCB which is coupled to the cover body to be disposed in the main body and into which a switch signal is input from the dial switch apparatus and the touch type switch apparatus, and a case body which is coupled to the main body and has a hole, through which the wheel knob and the capacitive touch pad are exposed, on an upper side, in which the capacitive touch pad is disposed inside the wheel knob. 1. A switch apparatus for an automobile , comprising:a main body which has an open lower side;a cover body which is inserted into the open lower side of the main body and is coupled to the main body;a dial switch apparatus which is installed on the main body and has an annular wheel knob rotatable with a virtual rotation axis disposed in a vertical direction as a rotation center;a touch type switch apparatus which is installed on the main body and has a capacitive touch pad which is touched by a user and pressed in an up-down direction;a main PCB which is coupled to the cover body to be disposed in the main body and into which a switch signal is input from the dial switch apparatus and the touch type switch apparatus; anda case body which is coupled to the main body and has a hole, through which the wheel knob and the capacitive touch pad are exposed, on an ...

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Номер записи: 38
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ROTARY SWITCH

Номер: US20200051763A1
Автор: Beun Martijn Desiré, Hoogvliet Roy
Принадлежит: Ewac Holding B.V.

Rotary switch () comprising: —a rotor () supporting at least one electro-conductive rotary contact bridge (); —a plurality of stationary contacts (); —a housing () accommodating the stationary contacts and the rotor. The housing comprises a plurality of sides () extending between a top side and a bottom side. At least two of these sides () are provided with access openings () providing access to an associated stationary contact. These sides make an angle with each other. The housing may for example be rectangular. 1. Rotary switch comprising:a rotor supporting at least one electro-conductive rotary contact bridge;a plurality of stationary contacts;a housing accommodating the stationary contacts and the rotor, the rotor being rotatable within the housing between a plurality of positions, in which the rotary contact bridge contacts different combinations of stationary contacts; whereinthe housing comprises a plurality of sides extending between a top side and a bottom side, at least two of these sides being provided with access openings, each access opening providing access to an associated stationary contact, and said sides making an angle with each other.2. The rotary switch according to claim 1 , the housing being polygonal as viewed in a top view claim 1 , all sides having openings providing access to respective stationary contacts.3. The rotary switch according to claim 2 , the switch being a multideck switch claim 2 , the housing comprising a stack of decks claim 2 , and at least one of the decks accommodating two stationary contacts at each side of the deck.4. The rotary switch according to claim 3 , comprising a rectangular housing claim 3 , each deck accommodating an array of eight access openings.5. The rotary switch according to claim 4 , the rotor comprising two contacts per deck at opposite sides of the rotor relative to a rotational axis of the rotor.6. The rotary switch according to claim 1 , the housing comprising a recess along a corner edge between ...

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Номер записи: 39
05-03-2015 дата публикации

ROTATABLE SWITCH FOR APPLIANCE VALVE

Номер: US20150059733A1
Автор: Herzog Richard R.
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the invention provide a switch for use with an appliance valve, such as for gas appliances. The switch may comprise a base for coupling the switch to a valve, a rotatable hub in communication with the base and providing rotation therewith, a first protrusion projecting outwardly from the hub, and a detent disposed on the base and in communication with the first protrusion for resisting rotatable motion of the hub. Rotation of the hub in a first direction for turning an appliance valve to an on position requires the first protrusion to flexibly deflect the detent to permit the hub to rotate past the detent. As a result, danger of inadvertent rotation of the switch is reduced. 1. A switch for use with a gas appliance valve comprising:a base for coupling the switch to an appliance valve;a rotatable hub in communication with the base and providing rotation therewith;a first protrusion projecting outwardly from the hub; anda detent disposed on the base and in communication with the first protrusion for resisting rotatable motion of the hub;wherein rotation of the hub in a first direction for turning the switch to an on position requires the first protrusion to flexibly deflect the detent to permit the hub to rotate past the detent,and wherein the hub is free from contact with the detent when the switch is in the on position.2. The switch of claim 1 , further comprising a second protrusion projecting outwardly from the hub and in communication with the detent claim 1 , wherein the second protrusion resists rotatable motion of the hub in a second direction.3. The switch of claim 2 , wherein the detent is positioned between the first and second protrusions for maintaining the switch in an off position.4. The switch of claim 3 , wherein the first protrusion is larger than the second protrusion.5. The switch of claim 3 , wherein the first and second protrusions are lobes.6. The switch of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible arm disposed on the base claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 40
05-03-2015 дата публикации

RING MAIN UNIT CIRCUIT BREAKER EQUIPPED WITH CONTACT FORCE CONTROLLER

Номер: US20150060248A1
Автор: LEE Dong Sik
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a ring main unit circuit breaker equipped with a contact force controller, and particularly, to a ring main unit circuit breaker equipped with a contact force controller, capable of controlling a contact force between contacts of a vacuum interrupter, by controlling an interval between the contacts, through a simple manual operation from outside, without having a disassembly operation. 1. A ring main unit circuit breaker equipped with a contact force controller , the circuit breaker comprising:a rotational shaft;a cam configured to convert a rotation force of the rotational shaft into a vertical force;a power transmission pin which performs up-down movement by the cam;a movable rod coupled to the power transmission pin;a contact spring configured to provide a contact force to the movable rod;a vacuum interrupter having one end connected to the movable rod,a driving shaft installed at a driving unit;a driving link which rotates by being coupled to the driving shaft;a transmission link formed to have a controllable length, and performing up-down movement with its one end coupled to the driving link; anda rotation link coupled to another end of the transmission link, and providing a rotation force to the rotational shaft.2. The circuit breaker of claim 1 , wherein the transmission link includes:an upper rod;a lower rod; anda length controlling rod disposed between the upper rod and the lower rod, for coupling thereto,wherein a right screw groove is formed at a lower end of the upper rod,wherein a left screw groove is formed at an upper end of the lower rod,wherein a right screw thread coupled to the right screw groove, and a left screw thread coupled to the left screw groove are formed at two ends of the length controlling rod, respectively, andwherein as a body of the length controlling rod is rotated to one direction, an insertion-length of the length controlling rod into the upper rod and the lower rod is controlled, and thus a ...

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Номер записи: 41
21-02-2019 дата публикации

MOTOR CONTROL CENTER SUBUNIT HAVING MOVEABLE LINE CONTACTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20190057822A1
Автор: McPherren Scott E., Morris Robert A., Rowe Neal Edward, Yee Edgar
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A system and method for connecting supply power to motor control components includes use of a motor control center subunit with moveable supply power contacts. After a motor control center subunit is secured into a motor control center compartment, the supply power contacts may be advanced to engage supply power buses. For disconnection, the supply power contacts may be retracted and isolated from the buses before physical removal of the subunit. 1. A bucket removable from an enclosure defined within a motor control center , the bucket comprising:a housing having a pair of side panels and a front panel;an isolator assembly positioned at a rear surface of the housing;an actuating mechanism disposed within the housing between the pair of side panels; andat least one stab coupled to the actuating mechanism;wherein the actuating mechanism translates the at least one stab between a disengaged position and an engaged position independent of movement of the pair of side panels and the front panel of the housing; andwherein the at least one stab is positioned within the housing in the disengaged position and extends through the isolator assembly to engage a power bus of the motor control center in the engaged position.2. The bucket of wherein the isolator assembly comprises a right angled shutter portion and a left angled shutter portion;wherein the right angled shutter portion and the left angled shutter portion are arranged to meet one another when the at least one stab is in the disengaged position to electrically isolate the at least one stab from the power bus; andwherein the right angled shutter portion and the left angled shutter portion separate apart from one another to permit the at least one stab to pass through the isolator assembly when the at least one stab is in the engaged position.3. The bucket of further comprising:a shutter indicator visible from the front panel of the housing; anda shutter indicating mechanism coupled between the isolator assembly and ...

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Номер записи: 42
10-03-2022 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD

Номер: US20220078895A1
Автор: Dimberg Chris, Twaddell Daniel L.
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A load control device may be configured to control multiple characteristics of one or more electrical loads such as the intensity and color of a lighting load. The load control device may switch from controlling one characteristic of the electrical loads to controlling another characteristic of the electrical loads based on the position and/or orientation of one or more components of the load control device. Such a position and/or orientation may be manipulated by moving the one or more components relative to a base portion of the load control device. The load control device may be a wall-mounted device or a battery-powered remote control device. 1. A control device for controlling an electrical load in a load control system , the control device comprising:a base portion;a rotating portion rotatable with respect to the base portion;an actuation portion having a front surface, the front surface of the actuation portion configured to be in a first plane along an axis perpendicular to the base portion and in a second plane parallel to the first plane, wherein the second plane is located closer to the base portion than the first plane, and the front surface of the actuation portion is configured to be moved from the first plane to the second plane when the rotating portion is pushed in towards the base portion; anda control circuit configured to generate first control data for changing a first characteristic of the electrical load in response to rotations of the rotating portion when the front surface of the actuation portion is located in the first plane, the control circuit further configured to generate second control data for changing a second characteristic of the electrical load in response to rotations of the rotating portion when the front surface of the actuation portion is in the second plane.2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the base portion is configured to be mounted over an actuator of a mechanical switch that controls power delivered to the ...

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Номер записи: 43
29-05-2014 дата публикации

Electrical rotary switch with closing elements at stationary contact locations inhibiting spark discharge and/or with a locking spring member

Номер: US20140144761A1
Автор: Reddering Maarten Willem, Webber Ronald Christiaan
Принадлежит: Ewac Holding B.V.

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. 1. An electrical rotary switch comprising:a housing accommodating at least a first rotary contact and a second rotary contact configured to rotate between a first and a second rotary orientation about a common axis of rotation, and at least a first stationary contact, a second stationary contact, a third stationary contact and a fourth stationary contact,the first stationary contact comprising a contact portion configured to be contacted by the first rotary contact and comprising a connection portion configured to be connected to a conductor,the second stationary contact comprising a contact portion configured to be contacted by the second rotary contact and comprising a connection portion configured to be connected to a conductor,the third stationary contact comprising a contact portion configured to be contacted by the first rotary contact concurrently with the first stationary contact,the fourth stationary contact comprising a contact portion configured to be contacted by the second rotary contact concurrently with the second stationary contact,wherein the first and second stationary contacts are arranged offset in the axial direction and the angular direction with respect to the common axis of rotation andwherein the first and second rotary contacts are configured to ...

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Номер записи: 44
28-02-2019 дата публикации

ROTARY SWITCH DEVICE

Номер: US20190066948A1
Автор: Okada Takahiro
Принадлежит: ALPHA CORPORATION

A rotary switch device includes a terminal base to which a center portion contact and a fixed contact are fixed, a rotation operation member which is operable to rotate around the center portion contact with respect to the terminal base, a plate-like movable contact member which includes a contact protrusion part and a contact surface and which is held in the rotation operation member so as to short-circuit between the center portion contact and the fixed contact at a conductive rotation position, and a compression coil spring of a barrel type. 1. A rotary switch device comprising:a terminal base to which a center portion contact and a fixed contact are fixed;a rotation operation member which is operable to rotate around the center portion contact with respect to the terminal base;a plate-like movable contact member which includes a contact protrusion part which is pressed in contact with the center portion contact at one end of one surface of plate thickness surfaces and a contact surface which is in contact with the fixed contact at another end of the one surface of the plate thickness surfaces, and which is held in the rotation operation member so as to short-circuit between the center portion contact and the fixed contact at a conductive rotation position; anda compression coil spring of a barrel type in which one end is supported by a bottom surface of a spring accommodation hole formed in the rotation operation member and another end is pressed in contact with a back surface against the one surface of the plate thickness surfaces forming the contact protrusion part and the contact surface of the movable contact member so as to urge the contact protrusion part and the contact surface to a side of the terminal base.2. The rotary switch device according to claim 1 ,wherein a coil inner diameter at a pressing end of the compression coil spring to the movable contact member is smaller than a plate thickness of the movable contact member.3. The rotary switch device ...

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Номер записи: 45
24-03-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20220088710A1
Автор: Kitsu Syoto, Komuro Tadashi
Принадлежит: NIDEC COPAL ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

An electronic component includes a housing and a cover. The housing includes a concave portion accommodating therein elements. The cover covers the concave portion. A laser-welded portion including a discontinuous portion is provided along a circumference of the concave portion of the housing and fixes the cover to the housing. 1. An electronic component comprising:a housing including a concave portion in which elements are to be accommodated;a cover which covers the concave portion; anda laser-welded portion provided along a circumference of the concave portion of the housing, fixing the cover to the housing, and including a discontinuous portion.2. The electronic component of claim 1 , wherein the discontinuous portion is an unwelded portion.3. The electronic component of claim 2 , wherein the laser-welded portion includes a first laser-welded portion including a first unwelded portion claim 2 , and a second laser-welded portion including a second unwelded portion claim 2 , and the first unwelded portion and the second unwelded portion are arranged along the circumference of the concave portion at positions separate from each other.4. A manufacturing method of an electronic component comprising:providing, to a housing including a concave portion accommodating therein elements, a cover used to cover the concave portion; andapplying laser light from the cover side to thereby form, along a circumference of the concave portion of the housing, a laser-welded portion fixing the cover to the housing and including a discontinuous portion.5. The manufacturing method of an electronic component of claim 4 , wherein the discontinuous portion is an unwelded portion.6. The manufacturing method of an electronic component of claim 5 , wherein the unwelded portion is changed into a laser-welded portion by being irradiated with the laser light.7. The manufacturing method of an electronic component of claim 5 , wherein the laser-welded portion includes a first laser-welded portion ...

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Номер записи: 46
24-03-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME

Номер: US20220088711A1
Автор: Kitsu Syoto, Komuro Tadashi
Принадлежит: NIDEC COPAL ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

A housing includes a concave portion in which components are to be accommodated. A cover covers the concave portion. A first laser-welded portion is provided along a circumference of the concave portion of the housing and fixes the cover to the housing. The cover includes an opening positioned inside of the first laser-welded portion and corresponding to a part of the circumference of the concave portion of the housing. 1. An electronic component comprising:a housing including a concave portion in which components are to be accommodated;a cover which covers the concave portion; anda first laser-welded portion provided along a circumference of the concave portion of the housing and fixing the cover to the housing, whereinthe cover includes an opening positioned inside of the first laser-welded portion and corresponding to a part of the circumference of the concave portion of the housing.2. The electronic component of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , at a part along a circumference of the opening claim 1 , a second laser-welded portion which welds the cover and the housing to each other.3. The electronic component of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a protrusion at a position corresponding to the circumference of the opening.4. A manufacturing method of an electronic component comprising:providing, to a housing including a concave portion accommodating therein components, a cover for covering the concave portion; andforming a first laser-welded portion to fix the cover to a circumference of the concave portion of the housing by irradiating laser beam from the cover side, whereinthe cover includes an opening positioned inside of the first laser-welding portion and corresponding to a part of the circumference of the concave portion of the housing.5. The manufacturing method of an electronic component of claim 4 , further comprising sealing up the opening by forming a second laser-welded portion which welds the cover and the housing to each other at a part ...

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Номер записи: 47
17-03-2016 дата публикации

PROJECTED KNOB DEVICE

Номер: US20160079013A1
Автор: GUZMAN Christopher, LEVAY Christopher
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A knob device includes a knob body, a graphic plate, and a light source. The knob body has a hollow space and has an end equipped with a screen. The graphic plate has multiple graphic windows including graphic symbols, respectively. The light source is configured to emit light through both at least one of the graphic windows and the hollow space to project at least one of the graphic symbols on the screen. The graphic plate is movable to switch the at least one of the graphic symbols to another of the graphic symbols. 1. A knob device comprising:a knob body having a hollow space and having an end equipped with a screen;a graphic plate having a plurality of graphic windows including graphic symbols, respectively; anda light source configured to emit light through both at least one of the graphic windows and the hollow space to project at least one of the graphic symbols on the screen, whereinthe graphic plate is movable to switch the at least one of the graphic symbols to an other of the graphic symbols.2. The knob device according to claim 1 , whereineach of the graphic symbols is a stationary mark immovable in corresponding one of the graphic windows.3. The knob device according to claim 1 , whereinat least one of the graphic windows is formed of a translucent material, and printed on the at least one of the graphic windows;', 'molded on the at least one of the graphic windows; or', 'a separate member equipped on the graphic windows., 'at least one of the graphic symbols is4. The knob device according to claim 1 , whereinthe screen, at least one of the graphic windows, and the light source are arranged coaxially along an axis.5. The knob device according to claim 1 , whereinthe knob body is mounted to a base and is rotatable relative to the base.6. The knob device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a knob gear meshed with a gear member of the knob body; anda plate gear coaxial with the knob gear and meshed with a gear portion of the graphic plate.7. The knob ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-03-2017 дата публикации

ON/OFF SWITCH ARRANGEMENT FOR A PIVOTABLE DISPLAY SCREEN IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170076886A1
Автор: Moore Michael, VAN VOOREN GREGORY PAUL
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An ON/OFF switch arrangement is for a display screen pivotably mounted within a motor vehicle. The arrangement includes a mounting bracket retaining the display screen and pivotably attached to the motor vehicle such that the mounting bracket may be pivoted about an axis. A switch assembly includes a rotor attached to the mounting bracket. A contactor is attached to the rotor. A base is attached to the motor vehicle such that the rotor and the contactor rotate about the axis relative to the base when the mounting bracket is pivoted. The base has two spaced apart electrical contacts. The contactor electrically interconnects the two contacts within a first range of rotational positions of the rotor, and the contactor does not interconnect the two contacts within a second range of rotational positions of the rotor. 1. An ON/OFF switch arrangement for a display screen pivotably mounted within a motor vehicle , the arrangement comprising:a mounting bracket configured to retain the display screen and to be pivotably attached to the motor vehicle such that the mounting bracket may be pivoted about an axis; and a rotor attached to the mounting bracket;', 'a contactor attached to the rotor; and', 'a base attached to the motor vehicle such that the rotor and the contactor rotate about the axis relative to the base when the mounting bracket is pivoted, the base having two spaced apart electrical contacts, wherein the contactor electrically interconnects the two contacts within a first range of rotational positions of the rotor, and the contactor does not interconnect the two contacts within a second range of rotational positions of the rotor., 'a switch assembly including2. The arrangement of further comprising a wiring harness including a first wire connected to a first of the two contacts and a second wire connected to a second of the two contacts.3. The arrangement of further comprising a control module electrically connected to the wiring harness claim 2 , the control ...

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Номер записи: 49
14-03-2019 дата публикации

OPERATION MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190080863A1
Автор: CHANG Jung-Wen, HSU Bo-Chun, LIN Wan-Chi
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An operation mechanism is provided, including a fixed ring and a rotating assembly, wherein the rotating assembly is rotatably connected to the fixed ring. The rotating assembly includes a rotating ring and a movable portion. The rotating ring connects to the fixed ring. The rotating ring and the movable portion are fixed to each other. The movable portion is disposed on a surface of the fixed ring and configured to contact a circuit board disposed on the surface. When the rotating assembly is rotated from a first position to a second position relative to the fixed ring, the movable portion moves from a first contact position to a second contact position relative to the circuit board. 1. An operation mechanism , disposed in an electronic device , comprising:a fixed ring;a rotating assembly, rotatably connected to the fixed ring, including:a rotating ring, connected to the fixed ring; anda movable portion, wherein the rotating ring and the movable portion are fixed to each other, and the movable portion is disposed on a surface of the fixed ring and configured to be in contact with a circuit board disposed on the fixed ring;wherein when the rotating assembly is rotated from a first position to a second position relative to the fixed ring, the movable portion moves from a first contact area to a second contact area relative to the circuit board;wherein the movable portion has a plurality of sheet elements which are separated from each other, and the sheet elements are disposed on the surface of the fixed ring; anda positioning member, and the movable portion has a first sheet element, a second sheet element, and a third sheet element which are disposed on the surface of the fixed ring and around the central axis of the fixed ring, wherein the second sheet element disposed between the first and third sheet elements has a plurality of through holes, and the positioning member passes through one of the through holes;wherein when the movable portion moves from the first ...

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Номер записи: 50
14-03-2019 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20190080864A1
Автор: AOKI Takashi, HOSHINO Hiroyuki, SAWADA Masaki, Takahashi Hideki
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An input device has a first electrode, a second electrode, and a third electrode. The second electrode opposes to the first electrode while being spaced apart therefrom. The third electrode is spaced apart from the first electrode and rotatably or slidably provided relative to the second electrode. By the third electrode being brought into contact with or spaced apart from the second electrode, an electrical state between the first electrode and the second electrode changes. Based on this electrical change, a rotary manipulation or a slide manipulation is detected. 1. An input device comprising:a projection; anda concavity-convexity portion that contacts the projection,wherein the concavity-convexity portion includes a plurality of concavities having at least one concavity which changes position with respect to the projection,wherein the concavity-convexity portion includes a plurality of convexities having at least one convexity which changes position with respect to the projection,each of the plurality of concavities and each of the plurality of convexities is arranged alternately with each other, andwherein the input device further comprises:a first electrode;a second electrode which opposes the first electrode; anda third electrode in contact with or spaced apart from the second electrode,wherein, when the projection is positioned at the at least one concavity, the third electrode is spaced apart from the second electrode, andwherein, when the projection is positioned at the at least one convexity, the third electrode is in contact with the second electrode.2. The input device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a click spring including the projection,wherein the click spring generates a clicking touch when the projection moves from the at least one convexity to the at least one concavity.3. The input device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a contact electrically connected to the second electrode and in contact with the third electrode, andan ...

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Номер записи: 51
22-03-2018 дата публикации

ROTARY SWITCH

Номер: US20180082806A1
Автор: Okada Takahiro
Принадлежит: ALPHA CORPORATION

A rotary switch includes a rotation movable portion, a movable conductor held in the rotation movable portion, a base portion, a power supply terminal held in the base portion, and a plurality of fixed contacts held in the base portion. The fixed contact and the power supply terminal are connected and disconnected via the movable conductor by a rotational operation of the rotation movable portion. The power supply terminal is disposed at a rotation center position of the rotation movable portion. The plurality of fixed contacts are disposed on a plurality of concentric circles having different diameter dimensions around the power supply terminal. 1. A rotary switch comprising:a rotation movable portion;a movable conductor held in the rotation movable portion;a base portion;a power supply terminal held in the base portion; anda plurality of fixed contacts held in the base portion,wherein the fixed contact and the power supply terminal are connected and disconnected via the movable conductor by a rotational operation of the rotation movable portion,wherein the power supply terminal is disposed at a rotation center position of the rotation movable portion, andwherein the plurality of fixed contacts are disposed on a plurality of concentric circles having different diameter dimensions around the power supply terminal.2. The rotary switch according to claim 1 ,wherein a movable contact, which is in contact with or separated from only the fixed contact corresponding to a rotation of the rotation movable portion, is provided in the movable conductor.3. The rotary switch according to claim 1 , wherein a concave portion is provided in the base portion to surround each of the fixed contacts.4. The rotary switch according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the movable conductors including power supply contact pressed contact with the power supply terminal at one end portion and single movable contact at the other end portion are movably held in the rotation movable portion ...

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Номер записи: 52
02-04-2015 дата публикации

DIMMER SWITCH

Номер: US20150090577A1
Автор: Shiokawa Tatsuya, UZAKI Masayuki
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

A dimmer switch includes a main body and an operation portion. The operation portion is provided in the main body to be rotatable around a rotation axis to switch the dimmer switch among an off position, a low beam position, and a high beam position. The low beam position and the high beam position are provided above a horizontal line passing through the rotation axis and the off position is provided below the horizontal line in a state where the dimmer switch is attached to a vehicle body. A first rotation angle between the off position and the low beam position is set to be larger than a second rotation angle between the low beam position and the high beam position. 1. A dimmer switch capable of switching among off , low beam , and high beam by a rotary operation of an operation portion provided in a main body portion , wherein:when attached to a vehicle body, said dimmer switch has a low beam position and a high beam position arranged above a horizontal line passing through a rotation axis of said operation portion, as well as has an off position arranged below said horizontal line; anda first rotation angle between said off position and said low beam position is set to be larger than a second rotation angle between said low beam position and said high beam position.2. The dimmer switch according to claim 1 , comprising a positioning mechanism configured to hold the position of said operation portion for each of said off position claim 1 , said low beam position claim 1 , and said high beam position.3. The dimmer switch according to claim 1 , wherein:a movable contact point is arranged in said operation portion, while an arc shaped fixed contact point for low beam and an arc shaped fixed contact point for high beam are arranged in said main body portion;said fixed contact point for low beam is arranged so as to extend from a position between said off position and said low beam position to a position between said low beam position and said high beam position; ...

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Номер записи: 53
12-03-2020 дата публикации

INPUT DETECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20200081557A1
Автор: TOGASHI YASUYUKI
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An input detecting device includes an input section where position input is performed, a position detecting section included in the input section and detecting an input position regarding at least the position input, a rotary member mounted on the input section so as to be rotatable and including an operation surface on an outer peripheral surface thereof with which a rotating operation is performed, a rotation detection section that is rotatable together with the rotary member with respect to the input section and a position of which is detected by the position detecting section, and an extended section extending laterally from the operation surface so as to be disposed between the operation surface and the input section. 1. An input detecting device comprising:an input section where position input is performed;a position detecting section included in the input section and detecting an input position regarding at least the position input;a rotary member mounted on the input section so as to be rotatable and including an operation surface on an outer peripheral surface thereof with which a rotating operation is performed;a rotation detection section that is rotatable together with the rotary member with respect to the input section and a position of which is detected by the position detecting section; andan extended section extending laterally from the operation surface so as to be disposed between the operation surface and the input section.2. The input detecting device according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotary member includes a first rotary member and a second rotary member, the first rotary member has the operation surface, and the second rotary member is disposed on an input section side with respect to the first rotary member and fixed to the first rotary member, andthe extended section is integrally included in the first rotary member.3. The input detecting device according to claim 2 , wherein the second rotary member integrally includes a second extended ...

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Номер записи: 54
02-04-2015 дата публикации

Light Emitting Control Knob

Номер: US20150092387A1
Автор: Na Sun-He
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a light-emitting control knob capable of consistently maintaining a beautiful design without a problem, such as discoloration or rubbing-off, despite use of a long period because a light-blocking metal plate having light-emitting display windows formed therein is stacked and formed on a top surface of a knob body and of providing a much more beautiful and high-class design than a conventional control knob because surface processing unique to metal can be performed on the light-blocking metal plate. The light-emitting control knob in accordance with the present invention includes a knob body made of transparent or semitransparent synthetic resins which transmit light and a light-blocking metal plate formed of a metal plate stacked on a top surface of the knob body and configured to have light-emitting display windows formed therein. 1. A light-emitting control knob , comprising:a knob body made of transparent or semitransparent synthetic resins which transmit light; anda light-blocking metal plate formed of a metal plate stacked on a top surface of the knob body and configured to have light-emitting display windows formed therein, wherein the light-blocking metal plate is stacked on the top surface of the knob body by way of adhesion or inserted injection, and the light-emitting display windows are formed by stacking the light-blocking metal plate on the top surface of the knob body and then partially cutting the light-blocking metal plate by way of laser processing or CNC processing.2. The light-emitting control knob of claim 1 , further comprising light-emitting devices provided within the knob body.3. The light-emitting control knob of claim 1 , wherein a light diffusion resin layer is stacked on the top surface of the knob body exposed through the light-emitting display windows.4. The light-emitting control knob of claim 1 , wherein metal surface processing is performed on a top surface of the light-blocking metal plate.5. The light ...

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Номер записи: 55
12-03-2020 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PROVIDE VISUAL FEEDBACK

Номер: US20200083003A1
Автор: Altonen Gregory S., Dimberg Chris, Killo Jason C., Knauss Matthew, Pessina Michael W., Twaddell Daniel L.
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A control device configured for use in a load control system to control an external electrical load may provide simple feedback regarding the operation of the control device. For example, the control device may comprise a base portion configured to be mounted to an electrical wallbox or over a mechanical switch, and a control unit connected to the base portion. The control unit may comprise a rotation portion rotatable with respect to the base portion, an actuation portion, and a light source. The control unit may be configured to control the light source to illuminate at least an illuminated portion of the actuation portion in response to actuations of the rotation portion and the actuation portion. In addition, the control unit may provide a limit indication on the illuminated portion by blinking the illuminated portion when the electrical load has reached a limit. 1. A control device configured for use in a load control system to control an external lighting device , the control device comprising:a base portion;a control unit configured to connect to the base portion, the control unit comprising a rotation portion rotatable with respect to the base portion, an actuation portion comprising a front surface and received in an opening of the rotation portion, a light source, and a control circuit; in response to a rotation of the rotation portion, determine first control data for controlling the lighting device, control the light source to illuminate the illuminated portion of the actuation portion, and transmit control signals including the first control data; and', 'in response to an actuation of the actuation portion, determine second control data for controlling the lighting device, control the light source to illuminate the illuminated portion of the actuation portion, and transmit control signals including the second control data., 'wherein the light source is configured to illuminate at least an illuminated portion one the front surface of the actuation ...

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Номер записи: 56
12-03-2020 дата публикации

SWITCH DEVICE COMPRISING TWO SWITCHES WHICH SHARE A COMMON CONDUCTOR

Номер: US20200083004A1
Автор: Cha Jungmin
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A switch device and a cooking device having a switch device. The switch device may include a first switch configured to be opened or closed based on contact or non-contact between a first blade and a second blade; a second switch configured to be opened and closed based on contact or non-contact between a third blade and a fourth blade; a housing that accommodates the first switch and the second switch therein; and an actuator disposed in the housing and actuated to selectively open and close the first switch and the second switch. 1. A switch device , comprising:a first switch including a first blade and a second blade, wherein the first switch is configured to be opened or closed based on contact or non-contact between the first blade and the second blade;a second switch including a third blade and a fourth blade, wherein the second switch is configured to be opened and closed based on contact or non-contact between the third blade and the fourth blade;a housing that accommodates the first switch and the second switch therein; andan actuator disposed in the housing and actuated to selectively open and close the first switch and the second switch, wherein the second blade is connected to a first conductor that passes through the housing, wherein the fourth blade is connected to a second conductor that passes through the housing, and wherein both the first blade and the third blade are connected to a common conductor that passes through the housing.2. The switch device of claim 1 , wherein the first blade and the third blade are integrally coupled with each other to form a single integrated blade including the first blade and the third blade.3. The switch device of claim 2 , wherein the single integrated blade is connected to the common conductor claim 2 , where one of the first blade or the third blade is directly connected to the common conductor.4. The switch device of claim 3 , wherein the common conductor is positioned at a first side in a first direction of ...

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Номер записи: 57
30-03-2017 дата публикации

CURRENT SENSING SWITCH FOR USE WITH PUMPS

Номер: US20170089345A1
Автор: Afshar Reza
Принадлежит:

A current sensing switch for use with a pump that is physically separate from the pump and contains a current sensor for measuring the electrical current flowing to the pump as a method of determining whether the pump is operating in low fluid, dry conditions, or with an impeller that has ceased to rotate. When the current drops below or raises above a predetermined value for a predetermined amount of time, the switch electrically disconnects power to the pump and reconnects it periodically to cheek whether the state of the pump has changed. 1. A switch for a pump comprising:a housing having a plurality of prongs extending therefrom and a plug socket;a circuit board having a relay capable of electrically connecting and disconnecting said prongs to said plug socket;said circuit board further comprising a programmable controller, a current sensor, a data center, a power switch, and a current setting switch;wherein activating said power switch energizes said circuit board and causes said relay to electrically connect said prongs to said plug socket;wherein said current sensor transmits to said data center a measurement of an electric current flowing to said pump through said plug socket;wherein said current setting switch transmits to said data center a current setting value; andwherein said controller compares said measurement from said current sensor to said current setting value such that if said measurement is less than said current setting value for a predetermined amount of time, then said controller causes said relay to electrically disconnect said prongs from said plug socket.2. The switch for a pump according to wherein said housing further comprises a first half and a second half that attach together to enclose said circuit hoard within a waterproofed cavity.3. The switch for a pump according to further comprising a microprocessor within which said data center and said programmable controller are incorporated.4. The switch for a pump according to further ...

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Номер записи: 58
21-03-2019 дата публикации

ROTARY SWITCH DEVICE

Номер: US20190088429A1
Автор: Okada Takahiro
Принадлежит: ALPHA CORPORATION

A rotary switch device includes a terminal base to which a center portion contact and a fixed contact member are fixed, a movable contact member, and a support portion. The movable contact member includes a contact protrusion part which is pressed in contact with the center portion contact at one end of the movable contact member and a first contact surface which is in contact with the fixed contact member at another end of the movable contact member, and which is operated to rotate around the center portion contact so as to short-circuit between the center portion contact and the fixed contact member at a conductive rotation position. 1. A rotary switch device comprising:a terminal base to which a center portion contact and a fixed contact member are fixed;a movable contact member; anda support portion,wherein the movable contact member includes a contact protrusion part which is pressed in contact with the center portion contact at one end of the movable contact member and a first contact surface which is in contact with the fixed contact member at another end of the movable contact member, and which is operated to rotate around the center portion contact so as to short-circuit between the center portion contact and the fixed contact member at a conductive rotation position,wherein the support portion is formed in the terminal base and supports an edge corner portion along a rotation direction when the first contact surface of the movable contact member is operated to rotate, andwherein the movable contact member configured to slide on the support portion with the edge corner portion as a sliding contact portion and moves to the conductive rotation position in which the first contact surface is in contact with the fixed contact member.2. The rotary switch device according to claim 1 ,wherein the support portion supports the movable contact member at a high position with respect to a plane of the fixed contact member, and in a supporting state, holds the movable ...

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Номер записи: 59
07-04-2016 дата публикации

ELECTRIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160099120A1
Автор: Elomaa Jari, Soldan Juha, VÄLIVAINIO Mikko
Принадлежит:

A rotary switch assembly, comprising a rotary contact () and a stationary contact, and a rotary actuator () for rotating the rotary contact () such as to connect with and disconnect from the stationary contact (). The rotary actuator () comprises a shield () for shielding the rotary contact () from a side that faces the stationary contact () when the rotary contact and the stationary contacted are being disconnected from each other. 1. A rotary switch assembly , comprising a rotary contact and a stationary contact , and a rotary actuator for rotating the rotary contact such as to connect with and disconnect from the stationary contact , wherein the rotary actuator comprises a shield for shielding the rotary contact from a side that faces the stationary contact when the rotary contact and the stationary contacted are being disconnected from each other.2. A rotary switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the shield is arranged to shield the rotary contact from the rotary actuator to a longitudinal end of the rotary contact.3. A rotary switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the shield is arranged to shield the rotary contact completely from the side facing the stationary contact between the rotary actuator and a contact portion of the rotary contact claim 1 , which contact portion is arranged to make contact to the stationary contact.4. A rotary switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the shield is formed as an integral part of a unitary rotary actuator.5. A rotary switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the shield is removably attachable to the rotary actuator.6. A rotary switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary actuator comprises a body portion for receiving the rotary contact through the body portion such that portions of the rotary contact reside outside and on opposite sides of the body portion when the rotary contact is mounted to the rotary actuator.7. A rotary switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary ...

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Номер записи: 60
19-03-2020 дата публикации

ROTARY SWITCH

Номер: US20200090887A1
Автор: JUN Younghwan, Son Jinhwan
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

The present disclosure provides a rotary switch. The rotary switch may comprise a fixing body, a rotating body disposed in the fixing body, a cover coupled to an upper portion of the fixing body, and a first elastic body positioned under the cover to contact a plurality of protrusions formed on the rotating body. The protrusions of the rotating body may protrude in a side direction and radial direction of the rotating body to improve a rotational operation feeling and the quality of a rotational sound. 1. A rotary switch , comprising:a fixing body;a rotating body comprising a first protrusion protruding in a shaft direction and a second protrusion protruding in a radial direction, wherein at least a portion of the rotating body is disposed in the fixing body;a cover coupled to an upper portion of the fixing body, the cover being configured to allow the rotating body to pass through the cover;a first elastic body disposed under the cover to contact the first protrusion; anda second elastic body disposed under the cover to contact the second protrusion.2. The rotary switch of claim 1 , wherein the first elastic body is configured to support the rotating body in the shaft direction claim 1 , andwherein the second elastic body is configured to support the rotating body in a side direction.3. The rotary switch of claim 1 , wherein the first elastic body is ring-shaped such that the rotating body passes through the center of the first elastic body and provides force toward the center of the rotating body.4. The rotary switch of claim 1 , wherein the first elastic body comprises:a first bending part and a second bending part, the first and second bending parts being bent downward symmetrically to each other.5. The rotary switch of claim 1 , wherein the first elastic body is configured to press the rotating body in at least two points that are symmetrical to each other.6. The rotary switch of claim 4 , wherein the first elastic body comprises:a first elastic protrusion ...

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Номер записи: 61
28-03-2019 дата публикации

ILLUMINATION SYSTEM OF A COOKING APPLIANCE

Номер: US20190093899A1
Автор: ERRASTI BADIOLA Jesús Ignacio, Múgica Odriozola José Ignacio, PEÑAGARICANO BADIOLA Iñigo
Принадлежит:

Provided is an illumination system of a cooking appliance that includes at least one burner and an associated knob. The system comprises an electric circuit associated with the knob, with a display device in a second electrical branch that lights up when an electric current with a minimum value circulates through the second electrical branch. Activation means in a first electrical branch is operated by means of turning the knob. Both the first and second electrical branches are connected in parallel. Acting on the knob causes a change in voltage drop in the first and second electrical branches, and the illumination system is configured to control the electric current circulating through the display device depending on said voltage drop. 1. An illumination system of a cooking appliance having a burner and a knob associated with the burner that rotates between an OFF position and a NON-OFF position , the OFF position corresponding to the burner being off , the NON-OFF position corresponding to the burner being on , the illumination system comprising; a first connection through which a supply voltage is fed to the electric circuit;', 'a second connection coupled to a reference point;', 'a first electrical branch that is electrically disposed between the first and second connections, the first electrical branch including activation means that is operably coupled to the knob and configured to alter a voltage drop in the first electrical branch when the knob transitions from the OFF position to the NON-OFF position;', 'a second electrical branch that is electrically disposed between the first and second connections, the second electrical branch including a display device and being electrically connected in parallel to the first electrical branch, the display device being configured to illuminate when an electric current having a value equal to or greater than a minimum value circulates through the display device;, 'an electric circuit associated with the knob, the ...

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Номер записи: 62
28-03-2019 дата публикации

SETTING DEVICE, SETTING METHOD, SETTING PROGRAM, AND CAMERA

Номер: US20190094659A1
Автор: FUJIMURA Yuichi, HORII Hirofumi, Misawa Atsushi, MISAWA Takeshi, TOKIWA Kentaro
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

Provided are a setting device, a setting method, a setting program, and a camera that are capable of preventing erroneous operations with compact configurations. A display unit is provided on an upper surface of a shutter speed dial. The display unit displays a dial plate image. The dial plate image includes an image picture of a lock release button. A rotation detection unit detects that the shutter speed dial is rotationally operated. A touch sensor detects that the lock release button is pressed. In a case where the shutter speed dial is rotationally operated while the lock release button is pressed, a shutter speed is switched. 1. A setting device comprising:an operation dial that is rotatable;a display unit that is provided on an upper surface of the operation dial;a contact detection unit that detects contact with the upper surface of the operation dial;a rotation detection unit that detects a rotation of the operation dial;a setting switching unit that sequentially switches a setting according to the rotation of the operation dial only in a case where the contact with the upper surface of the operation dial is detected; anda display control unit that controls a display of the display unit,wherein the display control unit displays an image picture of a lock release button on the rotation center of the operation dial and displays a currently selected setting at a current setting display position.2. The setting device according to claim 1 ,wherein the contact detection unit detects the contact with the rotation center of the operation dial.3. The setting device according to claim 1 ,wherein the contact detection unit detects contact with a display section of the image picture of the lock release button.4. The setting device according to claim 2 ,wherein the contact detection unit detects contact with a display section of the image picture of the lock release button.5. The setting device according to claim 1 ,wherein the contact detection unit has a detection ...

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Номер записи: 63
06-04-2017 дата публикации

INHIBITER SWITCH

Номер: US20170098516A1
Автор: Shimada Hiroyuki
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In an inhibiter switch, a detent plate may be rotated on one side around a rotational shaft to be assembled in a pole board, and a stopper may be provided in the pole board to define a rotation range of the detent plate on the one side. An interference portion may be provided on a movement track of a movable contact piece when the detent plate rotates around the rotational shaft, wherein the interference portion may interfere with the movable contact piece to become resistance to rotation of the detent plate to the other side around the rotational shaft. 1. An inhibiter switch comprising:a pole board on a surface of which a fixed contact point is provided;a detent plate that is rotatably supported on the pole board;a movable contact point that is fixed on an opposing part of the detent plate to the surface and includes a contact piece with the fixed contact point;a retaining member that makes contact with the detent plate assembled in the pole board to allow rotation of the detent plate around a rotational shaft and restrict movement of the detent plate in a direction of the rotational shaft, and retains the detent plate in a state where the contact piece is elastically engaged to the fixed contact point, the detent plate being rotated in one side around the rotational shaft to be assembled in the pole board; anda stopper that is provided in the pole board to define a rotation range of the detent plate in the one side, whereinan interference portion is provided on a movement track of the contact piece when the detent plate rotates around the rotational shaft, the interference portion interfering with the movable contact piece to become resistance to the rotation of the detent plate to the other side around the rotational shaft.2. The inhibiter switch according to claim 1 , wherein:the interference portion is provided on the movement track and outside of a movement range when the detent plate rotates in a detection range of the inhibiter switch.3. The inhibiter ...

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Номер записи: 64
28-03-2019 дата публикации

SWITCH DEVICE AND COOKING APPLIANCE HAVING A SWITCH DEVICE

Номер: US20190096609A1
Автор: Cha Jungmin
Принадлежит:

A switch device and a cooking device having a switch device. The switch device may include a first switch configured to be opened or closed based on contact or non-contact between the first blade and the second blade; a second switch configured to be opened and closed based on contact or non-contact between the third blade and the fourth blade; a housing that accommodates the first switch and the second switch therein; and an actuator disposed in the housing and actuated to selectively open and close the first switch and the second switch. The first switch and the second switch may be fixedly supported by a support structure disposed on a same plane as a mounting plane for the actuator and may be positioned in a single inner space. 1. A switch device , comprising:a first switch including a first blade and a second blade configured to contact or not contact each other, wherein the first switch is configured to be opened or closed based on contact or non-contact between the first blade and the second blade;a second switch including a third blade and a fourth blade configured to contact or not contact each other, wherein the second switch is configured to be opened and closed based on contact or non-contact between the third blade and the fourth blade;a housing that accommodates the first switch and the second switch therein; andan actuator disposed in the housing and actuated to selectively open and close the first switch and the second switch, wherein both the first switch and the second switch are positioned in a single inner space within the housing, wherein the second blade is connected to a first conductor that passes through the housing, wherein the fourth blade is connected to a second conductor that passes through the housing, wherein both the first blade and the third blade are connected to a common conductor that passes through the housing, and wherein all of the common conductor, the second conductor, and the first conductor pass through the single inner ...

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Номер записи: 65
14-04-2016 дата публикации

SWITCH DEVICE FOR VEHICULAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160104589A1
Автор: KWAK Jung Mo
Принадлежит:

A switch device for a vehicular air conditioning system includes a transverse wing surrounded by a knob of an air vent. A circuit board is mounted to an inner side of the transverse wing. The button switch for controlling an air conditioner and an air amount is connected to a switch contact portion of the circuit board to contact the switch contact portion of the circuit board and mounted to an upper surface of the knob. A connector connects a connecting portion formed at a rear portion of the circuit board and an air conditioning controller. 1. A switch device for a vehicular air conditioning system , comprising:a transverse wing surrounded by a knob of an air vent;a circuit board mounted to an inner side of the transverse wing;a button switch for controlling an air conditioner and an air amount connected to a switch contact portion of the circuit board to contact the switch contact portion of the circuit board and mounted to an upper surface of the knob; anda connector connecting a connecting portion formed at a rear portion of the circuit board and an air conditioning controller.2. The switch device of claim 1 , wherein a circuit board mounting hole having a predetermined depth is formed on a rear surface of the transverse wing of the air vent claim 1 , and a switch assembly hole is formed in the transverse wing and at an upper portion of the knob.3. The switch device of claim 1 , further comprising:a light-emitting diode (LED) attached to an end of the circuit board and emitting light through a light emission hole formed in the knob and at an end of the transverse wing.4. The switch device of claim 1 , further comprising:a guide having a vertical push movement path of the button switch and inserted into and mounted to the knob and the transverse wing.5. The switch device of claim 1 , wherein the circuit board is connected to the air conditioning controller by the connector to exchange electrical signals with the air conditioning controller such that an air ...

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Номер записи: 66
21-04-2016 дата публикации

SWITCH DEVICE FOR AN IGNITION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160111235A1
Автор: CARTAPATTI Flavio Luis
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a switch device for ignition systems and, more particularly, for use in cooking equipment or heating systems in general, such as to obtain the electrical contact necessary to generate the spark for activating the burner. More preferably, the present invention includes innovative functional and technical aspects capable of promoting the electrical contact necessary to activate the burner, but principally to increase the levels of safety in relation to movement of the controls of cooking equipment/heating equipment, principally in connection with the return movement of said control. Therefore, the present switch device comprises a casing formed by a lower structural body and another, upper structural body, which engage with one another in such a manner as to accommodate, within, flexible contact blades and a rotary core, the structural bodies having contact surfaces provided with at least one projecting portion; furthermore, an axially moveable commutator ring is engaged on said rotary core. 1. A switch device for an ignition system , formed by a casing constituted by at least two structural bodies , meaning a lower structural body and another , upper structural body , which engage with one another , accommodating , within , flexible contact blades and a rotary core , wherein:the lower structural body has a contact surface provided with at least one projecting portion;the upper structural body has a contact surface provided with at least one projecting portion; andan axially moveable commutator ring is engaged on said rotary core.2. The switch device for an ignition system of claim 1 , wherein said flexible contact blades are arranged in slots provided in said lower structural body claim 1 , in said upper structural body claim 1 , or in both structural bodies.3. The switch device for an ignition system of claim 1 , wherein said flexible contact blades are embedded directly and affixed during the process of manufacturing the structural ...

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Номер записи: 67
30-04-2015 дата публикации

SWITCH

Номер: US20150114806A1
Автор: Takahashi Manabu, TSUKIMORI Kazuyuki, YAMAMOTO Hidenori, Yamamoto Yuki
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A switch has a switching mechanism, a housing in which the switching mechanism is disposed, and a slidable actuator that causes the switching mechanism to operate. At least one connection which can be in direct contact with outside air, out of connections between members of the switch, is provided with a sealing member. Rubber contained in the sealing member includes fluorocarbon rubber and does not include silicone rubber. 1. A switch comprising:a switching mechanism;a housing in which the switching mechanism is disposed; anda slidable actuator that causes the switching mechanism to operate,wherein at least one connection which can be in direct contact with outside air, out of connections between members of the switch, is provided with a sealing member, andwherein rubber contained in the sealing member includes fluorocarbon rubber and does not include silicone rubber.2. The switch as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the rubber contained in the sealing member is made solely of fluorocarbon rubber.3. A switch as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:an attachment block to which the actuator is attached; anda plunger that drives an upper end part of an operating shaft,wherein the upper end part is exposed in a top surface of the switching mechanism,wherein the plunger is supported inside the housing so as to be vertically movable,wherein the switch is a limit switch, a housing body; and', 'a lid, and, 'wherein the housing comprises a connection between the housing body and the lid,', 'a connection between the actuator and the attachment block, and', 'a connection between the housing body and the attachment block., 'wherein the sealing member is provided to each of4. The switch as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the sealing member claim 3 , with which the connection between the actuator and the attachment block is provided claim 3 , is an oil seal.5. The switch as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the sealing member claim 4 , with which the connection between the housing ...

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Номер записи: 68
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Power seat operation device and power seat

Номер: US20180111508A1
Автор: Kenichi Katsube, Satoshi Myojin, Souichi NAKAYAMA, Takenori Takashima, Takeshi Nakamura, Tomonori TANABE
Принадлежит: NHK Spring Co Ltd

In a power seat operation device, a slider that is supported so as to be slidable in a radial direction with respect to a dial slides toward the radial direction center of the dial during rotation of the dial. A knob engagement portion that is provided to the slider is thereby disposed between a pair of slider engagement portions that are provided to a knob. This enables rotational operation of the knob to be restricted. However, during rotational operation of the knob, one out of the pair of slider engagement portions opposes the knob engagement portion from toward the radial direction center of the dial. This enables rotational operation of the dial in conjunction with sliding of the slider to be restricted.

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Номер записи: 69
07-05-2015 дата публикации

CONDUCTIVITY POWER CONNECTION

Номер: US20150122627A1
Автор: Bower Nathaniel J., Pora David P., Sinton Alex J.
Принадлежит:

An improved electrical switch that provides for manual connection and disconnect of power by hand by utilizing a compressible stack of elements to load force over a radial distance as rotated by a user of the switch to establish a high force, low resistance connection. 1. An electrical switch , comprising:a rotary handle and a lead screw attached to said rotary handle and configured to rotate with rotation of said rotary handle;a compressible stack positioned within a recess of a seat, said seat configured to retain a conductive element;a first post, a second post, and a spring positioned to bias said conductive element away from said first post and said second post; andturning said rotary handle in a first direction effects movement of said lead screw to compress said compressible stack and force said conductive element to overcome said spring and contact said first post and said second post to make a conductive connection.2. The switch of wherein movement of said rotary handle in a second direction effects movement of said lead screw to disconnect said conductive element from said first post and said second post to prevent the flow of current between said first post and said second post.3. The switch of further comprising a switch housing connected to an assembly cap wherein said first post and said second post are fixedly connected to said switch housing claim 2 , and a lead nut comprising a fixed thread is fixedly connected to said assembly cap and engages a lead thread disposed on said lead screw.4. The switch of further comprising a bezel comprising a bezel key hole claim 3 , said bezel threadedly connected to a mounting bracket and said assembly cap claim 3 , wherein said assembly cap further comprises a switch locator key to establish and maintain rotational alignment of said assembly cap with said mounting bracket and said bezel.5. The switch of wherein said compressible stack comprises at least one conical washer that can be compressed about 0.01 inches ...

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Номер записи: 70
07-05-2015 дата публикации

Rotary Switch

Номер: US20150124116A1
Автор: Nakajima Hidehiko
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A digital camera includes a rotary switch, a switching unit, and a switching unit. The switching unit switches between two states independently of a function other than functions assigned to the respective states of the rotary switch, the two states including a restricted state where rotation of the rotary switch is restricted with a clicking feel and a function of at least one of a shutter speed and an aperture as a function with discrete output values is related to the rotating operation of the rotary switch and a non-restricted state where rotation of the rotary switch is not restricted and a function of at least one of focusing, and a zoom magnification of a lens, and similar function as a function with continuous output values is related to the rotating operation of the rotary switch. 1. A digital camera , comprising:a rotary switch,a switching unit, anda restricting member,wherein:a rotating operation of the rotary switch causes a control corresponding to first and second functions respectively assigned to two states selected by the switching unit;a switching unit is configured to switch between two states, independently of a third function other than the first and second functions assigned to the respective states of the rotary switch, the two states including a restricted state and a non-restricted state; the rotation of the rotary switch is restricted with a clicking feel, and', 'a function of at least one of a shutter speed and an aperture as the first function with discrete output values is related to the rotating operation of the rotary switch;, 'in the restricted state,'} 'a function of at least one of focusing, and a zoom magnification of a lens, as the second function with continuous output values, is related to the rotating operation of the rotary switch; and', 'the rotation of the rotary switch is not restricted, and'}, 'in the non-restricted state,'}a restricting member configured to restrict rotation of the rotary switch in a case where the ...

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Номер записи: 71
09-06-2022 дата публикации

DRAINAGE ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20220181103A1
Автор: Anderson Brianne Nicole, Hariharan Homprakash, Narayanan Sadasivam, Ravi Ganesan
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange. 1. A locking assembly for an interface of an appliance comprising:a locking feature including:a first rim spaced from a second rim;a planar surface extending between the first rim and the second rim; andan arcuate surface extending between the first rim and the second rim, wherein the arcuate surface is also bowed between the first rim and the second rim to define a hyperbolic paraboloid construction.2. The locking assembly of including:a knob including a stem defining a receiving cavity, wherein the stem of the knob receives the locking feature;an encoder extending into an opening defined by the interface, wherein the locking feature receives the encoder.3. The locking assembly of claim 2 , wherein the hyperbolic paraboloid construction is defined before the locking feature receives the encoder claim 2 , and wherein the hyperbolic paraboloid construction defines at least one cavity within the arcuate surface.4. The locking assembly of claim 2 , wherein the hyperbolic paraboloid construction compresses toward a straightened shape when the locking feature receives the encoder.5. The locking assembly of claim 2 , wherein the hyperbolic paraboloid construction at least partially defines a friction fit with the encoder.6. The locking assembly of claim 5 , wherein the hyperbolic paraboloid construction at least partially defines a friction fit with the stem of the knob.7. The locking assembly of claim 2 , wherein the hyperbolic paraboloid construction of the locking feature at least partially couples the encoder to the stem of the knob.8. A locking assembly for an ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-05-2015 дата публикации

OUTPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

Номер: US20150125002A1
Автор: De Santa Maria Vitor Alexandre Medeiros, Van Den Nieuwenhuizen John
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A speaker assembly is provided and may include an outer portion having a plurality of slots. An inner portion may cooperate with the outer portion and may have a positioning lever and an adjustment mechanism slot. The positioning lever may cooperate with one of the plurality of slots. An adjustment mechanism may cooperate with one of the plurality of slots and the adjustment mechanism slot. The adjustment mechanism may slide within the adjustment mechanism slot changing a volume of the speaker assembly when the outer portion moves in relation to the inner portion. 1. An apparatus for adjusting a control lever comprising:an inner member having an adjustment mechanism slot and at least one positioning lever extending in a radial direction from a top end of said inner member;an adjustment mechanism slidably received by said adjustment mechanism slot; andan outer member rotatably coupled to said inner member, said outer member including a slide portion and at least one diagonal slide portion, wherein said slide portion is operable to slidably receive said adjustment mechanism, and said at least one diagonal slide portion is operable to slidably receive said at least one positioning lever.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said adjustment mechanism slot extends substantially parallel to a rotational axis of said outer member.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said slide portion is a horizontal slot extending substantially perpendicular to a rotational axis of said outer member.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said at least one diagonal slide portion is a first diagonal slot extending circumferentially from a bottom end of said outer member to a top end of said outer member.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a second diagonal slot extending circumferentially from the bottom end of said outer member to the top end of said outer member claim 4 , wherein said second diagonal slot is parallel to said first diagonal slot.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 73
13-05-2021 дата публикации

BACKLIT KNOB

Номер: US20210141410A1
Автор: Brown Timothy, Burch Christopher Shaw, Cao Heng, Guzzo Claudio, Lin Zhengqian, Neranjan Christopher, Spurrier Alexander, Zhang Ziuwen
Принадлежит:

A knob assembly for operating a heating element for cooking food includes a user-engageable knob having a light guide. The knob assembly also includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing encloses a first switch adapted to operate the heating element, and the second housing encloses a light switch and a light source. The light switch is adapted to operate the light source to illuminate the knob. A rotatable stem is operatively coupled to the first switch, the light switch, and the knob. The knob is thus adapted to operate the first switch and the light switch via rotation thereof. The first housing is longitudinally stacked behind and attached to the second housing such that the stem extends at least partially through the first housing and the second housing. The knob is affixed to an end of the stem that protrudes forward from the second housing. 1. A knob assembly comprising:a user-engageable knob having a light guide;a first housing enclosing a first switch adapted to operate a heating element for cooking food and a second housing enclosing a light switch and a light source, the light switch adapted to operate the light source to illuminate the knob; anda rotatable stem operative coupled to each of said first switch, said light switch, and said knob such that rotation of said knob is adapted to operate the first switch and the light switch;said first housing being longitudinally stacked behind and attached to said second housing such that said stem extends at least partially through said first housing and through said second housing;said knob being affixed to an end of said stem protruding forward of said second housing.2. The knob assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a gas valve disposed longitudinally behind said first housing claim 1 , said stem being a valve stem operable to adjust a flow of gas through said valve for delivery to said heating element claim 1 , said valve stem extending from said valve through said first housing and ...

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Номер записи: 74
03-05-2018 дата публикации

HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH DEFEATER AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20180122592A1
Автор: Sambar Homer S.
Принадлежит: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

A handle assembly and related methods for actuating a mechanism such as a disconnect switch. 1. An assembly comprising:a handle assembly including a handle and a rotator;a base assembly including a base, the handle is rotatably coupled with the base, the base having a housing with an opening therein, the opening providing access to a defeater;a shaft including an elongate shaft extending from a first end portion to a second end portion;the first end portion adapted to engage with a disconnect switch or circuit breaker;the second end portion engaged with the rotator of the handle assembly; andan operable defeater block disposed within the opening, the block preventing access to the defeater external to the housing of the base assembly.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a coupler claim 1 , where the coupler is mechanically interconnected between the handle and the shaft.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the operable defeater block is a shield disposed in a pocket of the base assembly.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the operable defeater block is removable to allow access to the defeater.5. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a resilient member disposed between the defeater and the base assembly.6. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the defeater is movable along an axis claim 1 , the axis is other than in a direction the handle assembly is moved to open an enclosure door.7. An assembly comprising:a handle assembly including a handle and a rotator;a base assembly including a base, the handle is rotatably coupled with the base;a defeater disposed within the base assembly, where the defeater can be overridden;the base having a housing with an opening therein, the opening providing access to the defeater;a shaft including an elongate shaft extending from a first end portion to a second end portion;the first end portion adapted to engage with a disconnect switch or circuit breaker;the ...

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Номер записи: 75
27-05-2021 дата публикации

DISPLAY DEVICE

Номер: US20210157418A1
Автор: Cao Lei, WEI Jinggang, Yang Long
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display device. The display device includes: a display panel; a control circuit board; and a rotary knob assembly connected to the control circuit board. The rotary knob assembly includes a rotary rod and a rotary knob cap, the rotary rod is connected to the rotary knob cap, and the rotary knob cap is configured to drive the rotary rod to rotate. The display panel is connected to the control circuit board, the rotary knob assembly is configured for generating a signal according to an action of the rotary knob cap and transmitting the signal to the control circuit board, and the control circuit board is configured for controlling the display panel to display according to the signal. 1. A display device , comprising:a display panel;a control circuit board connected to the display panel; anda rotary knob assembly connected to the control circuit board,wherein the rotary knob assembly comprises a rotary rod and a rotary knob cap, the rotary rod is connected to the rotary knob cap, and the rotary knob cap is configured to drive the rotary rod to rotate;wherein the rotary knob assembly is configured for generating a signal according to an action of the rotary knob cap and transmitting the signal to the control circuit board, and the control circuit board is configured for controlling the display panel to display according to the signal.2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary knob assembly further comprises a switch encoder claim 1 , the rotary rod is rotatably connected to the switch encoder claim 1 , the switch encoder is further connected to the control circuit board claim 1 , and the signal is generated by a movement of the rotary rod relative to the switch encoder.3. The display device according to claim 2 , wherein the display device further comprises a casing claim 2 , the rotary knob cap is disposed outside the casing claim 2 , and a gap is provided between the rotary knob cap and the casing.4. ...

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Номер записи: 76
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Rotary Switch Suitable For Use In Adverse Environmental Conditions

Номер: US20200118774A1
Автор: Beltrami Marco
Принадлежит:

A rotary switch fitted with signalling means to provide a visual indication of the operating condition of an actuator device, comprising a switch body made of metal or coated externally in metal and a cover is provided. The cover may be joined to close the switch body by means of a plurality of attachment screws in metal or externally coated in metal, each housed in seats arranged in the cover and in the switch body. In particular, inside the seat of the switch body there may be an insert made of a material suitable to prevent the circulation of galvanic currents between the seat of the switch body and the attachment screw. 1. A limit switch box comprising:a body made from or coated externally with a first metal, the body comprising a plurality of seats arranged around the periphery of the body;a body cover removably attached to the body to define an internal compartment, the body cover defining a corresponding plurality of through-holes arranged around the periphery of the cover;a plurality of screws made from or coated externally with a second metal that is different to the first metal, each screw being received through a respective through-hole and into a respective seat;a plurality of inserts made from the second metal, each insert being engaged between a respective seat and a screw received in the seat to prevent direct contact between the seat and the screw;a rotary switch shaft rotatable relative to the body, wherein the rotary switch shaft extends into the internal compartment and through the body cover;an indicator provided externally on the body cover, the indicator comprising a rotary member joined to the rotary switch shaft; andan indicator cover provided over the indicator, the indicator cover comprising masked areas fixed relative to the body to give a fixed point of reference for the angular position of the rotary member.2. The limit switch box according to claim 1 , wherein the second metal is more noble than the first metal.3. The limit switch box ...

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Номер записи: 77
10-05-2018 дата публикации

Rotary Sensor Arrangement for Drug Delivery Device

Номер: US20180126088A1
Автор: Byskov Nikolai, Harrington Roger, Pedersen Bennie Peder Smiszek, Radmer Bo
Принадлежит: Novo Nordisk A/S

A rotary sensor assembly comprises an indicator member adapted to rotate and having first and second axial positions, input means adapted to be actuated by movement of the indicator member, and a processor adapted to receive input from the input means. The indicator member comprises a plurality of actuator structures, and the input means comprises one or more switches adapted to be actuated by an actuator structure. Zero or more switches is/are actuated when the indicator member is moved from the first to the second axial position, this corresponding to a first switch pattern, and zero or more switches is/are actuated when the indicator member is moved from the second to the second axial position, this corresponding to a second switch pattern. Based on input from one or more switches corresponding to the first and second switch patterns, the processor is adapted to determine rotational movement of the indicator member. 2. A rotary sensor assembly as in claim 1 , wherein:at least one switch is actuated when the indicator member is moved from the first to the second axial position, this corresponding to a first switch pattern, andat least one switch is actuated when the indicator member is moved from the second to the first axial position, this corresponding to a second switch pattern.3. A rotary sensor assembly as in claim 1 , wherein the actuator structures and switch(es) are arranged to provide first and second switch patterns allowing the processor to determine whether the indicator member has rotated corresponding to a an even or odd number of increments.4. A rotary sensor assembly as in claim 3 , comprising first and second switches claim 3 , the actuator structures being arranged on the indicator member such that:for a given rotational position the first switch only is actuated by an actuator structure when the indicator member is moved from the first to the second axial position, this corresponding to the first switch pattern, andfor a rotational movement of ...

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Номер записи: 78
10-05-2018 дата публикации

ROTARY SWITCH

Номер: US20180130619A1
Автор: "ONeil Robert D.", Edwards Charles V., Jones Stephen M., Meagher James P., Neese Thomas A.
Принадлежит: NIDEC MOTOR CORPORATION

Rotary switches and associated methods. A rotary switch can include one or more arcuate passages which are prone to ingress of particulate or liquid contaminants. A gasket, a rib, and/or a lubricant reservoir can be provided in the arcuate passages for blocking ingress of contaminants to an interior of the switch. 1. A rotary switch comprising:an actuator support including a housing, the housing having an interior;electrical circuitry in the housing interior for making at least one electrical connection;an actuator operatively connected to the electrical circuitry and rotatable with respect to the actuator support for making the at least one electrical connection;an arcuate gap between the actuator and the actuator support; anda gasket in the arcuate gap and in engagement with the actuator and actuator support for blocking ingress of contaminants to the housing interior, the gasket being formed separately from the actuator and the actuator support and comprising resiliently compressible material;wherein the actuator support includes a post and the actuator includes a wheel, the wheel being rotatable about the post for making the at least one electrical connection, the wheel and post forming a knob extending from the housing;wherein the arcuate gap is between the wheel and the post.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A rotary switch as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the actuator and the post define respective recesses in which the gasket is received.5. A rotary switch as set forth in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the actuator and the actuator support defines a recess in which the gasket is received.6. A rotary switch as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the recess has a shape corresponding to a shape of the gasket.7. A rotary switch as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the gasket has a rounded shape and the recess has a corresponding rounded shape.8. A rotary switch as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the actuator includes a hub and an overmolded layer between the hub and the ...

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Номер записи: 79
07-08-2014 дата публикации

TAP CHANGER

Номер: US20140216902A1
Автор: Ikeda Yukinori, Matsuda Tetsuya, Yamaguchi Kesaaki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

In an end-side tap changing mechanism group of a plurality of tap changing mechanism groups that is located at an end of a rotation shaft, input connection points between a plurality of fixed contact connection members and a plurality of input conductors, respectively, are located closer in a shaft direction of the rotation shaft to a center line of entire the plurality of tap changing mechanism groups than a center line of the end-side tap changing mechanism group, and an output connection point between a stator connection member and an output conductor is located closer in the shaft direction of the rotation shaft to the center line of entire the plurality of tap changing mechanism groups than the center line of the end-side tap changing mechanism group. 1. A tap changer including a plurality of tap changing mechanism groups each having a plurality of tap changing mechanism units that are arranged at predetermined intervals in a shaft direction of a rotation shaft and electrically connected in parallel , said plurality of tap changing mechanism units each comprising:an annular conductor having the center through which the rotation shaft passes;a plurality of fixed contacts located at predetermined intervals on a concentric circumference of said rotation shaft;a stator electrically connected to said annular conductor;a first sliding contact pivoting about said rotation shaft while being in sliding contact with said annular conductor;a second sliding contact pivoting about said rotation shaft to be capable of being in sliding contact with one of said plurality of fixed contacts; anda movable element pivoting about said rotation shaft together with said first sliding contact and said second sliding contact to be capable of electrically connecting said annular conductor and one of said plurality of fixed contacts,said plurality of tap changing mechanism groups each includinga plurality of fixed contact connection members each electrically connecting said fixed ...

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Номер записи: 80
02-05-2019 дата публикации

SWITCH APPARATUS

Номер: US20190132935A1
Автор: Hung Yi-Chun
Принадлежит:

A switch apparatus adapted to be disposed on a wall surface includes a box, a heat generating element, a cover, a switch element, and a first heat dissipation structure. The box has an opening and is adapted to be embedded into the wall surface. The heat generating element is disposed inside the box. The cover is assembled to the box and covers the opening. The cover has a front surface and a rear surface opposite to each other. The rear surface faces toward the box, and the front surface is adapted to be exposed from the wall surface. The switch element is disposed on the front surface. The first heat dissipation structure includes first and second sections connected with each other. The first section is connected with the cover and exposed from the front surface, and the second section extends into the box and contacts the heat generating element. 1. A switch apparatus , adapted to be disposed on a wall surface , wherein the switch apparatus comprises:a box, having an opening and adapted to be embedded into the wall surface;a heat generating element, disposed inside the box;a cover, assembled to the box and covering the opening, wherein the cover has a front surface and a rear surface opposite to each other, the rear surface faces toward the box, and the front surface is adapted to be exposed from the wall surface;a switch element, disposed on the front surface; anda first heat dissipation structure, comprising a first section and a second section connected with each other, wherein the first section is connected with the cover and exposed from the front surface, and the second section extends into the box and contacts the heat generating element.2. The switch apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cover has a notch claim 1 , and the first section is fit with the notch.3. The switch apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an appearance member covering the cover claim 1 , wherein the switch element is at least a portion of the appearance member.4 ...

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Номер записи: 81
02-05-2019 дата публикации

Electrically insulative case inluding frame having plurality of possible orientations

Номер: US20190132970A1
Автор: Piotr Pawel Honkisz, Rafal Marek Mrotek, Ryszard Rzepecki, Tomasz Jan Babik
Принадлежит: ABB Schweiz AG, General Electric Co, Industrial Connections and Solutions LLC

An electrically insulative case for an electrical device includes a housing defining an interior space. The electrically insulative case also includes a frame operatively coupleable to the housing in a plurality of orientations. The frame defines at least one opening that provides access to the electrical device. An inner sidewall of the frame extends into the interior space. The electrically insulative case further includes a restrictor coupleable to the electrical device such that the restrictor extends adjacent to the frame. The restrictor is arranged to inhibit objects from moving from an exterior of said housing into the interior space.

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Номер записи: 82
18-05-2017 дата публикации

Rotary Switch Suitable For Use In Adverse Environmental Conditions

Номер: US20170140885A1
Автор: Beltrami Marco
Принадлежит:

A rotary switch fitted with signalling means to provide a visual indication of the operating condition of an actuator device, comprising a switch body made of metal or coated externally in metal and a cover is provided. The cover may be joined to close the switch body by means of a plurality of attachment screws in metal or externally coated in metal, each housed in seats arranged in the cover and in the switch body. In particular, inside the seat of the switch body there may be an insert made of a material suitable to prevent the circulation of galvanic currents between the seat of the switch body and the attachment screw. 2. The rotary switch according to claim 1 , wherein the seat made in the switch body is a nut screw claim 1 , namely a threaded hole claim 1 , usually a through hole.3. The rotary switch according to claim 2 , wherein the insert is a cylindrical element externally threaded to mesh in the nut screw of the seat and internally threaded to receive the attachment screw.4. The rotary switch according to claim 1 , wherein the switch body is made of aluminium or aluminium alloys and the attachment screws are screws made of steel claim 1 , preferably stainless steel.5. The rotary switch according to claim 1 , wherein the insert is made of the same metal material as the attachment screw.6. The rotary switch according to claim 5 , wherein the insert is made of steel claim 5 , preferably stainless steel.7. The rotary switch according to claim 1 , wherein the insert is made of insulating material or coated with insulating material.8. The rotary switch according to claim 7 , wherein the insert is made of plastic claim 7 , preferably charged plastic.9. A method of manufacturing a rotary switch fitted with a cover joined so as to close the switch body by means of a plurality of attachment screws in metal or externally coated in metal claim 7 , comprising the steps of:providing a switch body in metal or externally coated in metal;making a seat in the switch body; ...

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Номер записи: 83
14-08-2014 дата публикации

THIN PROFILE CAM SWITCH ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20140224627A1
Автор: PLETENETSKYY Andriy
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

Rotational switch assemblies having a thin operational profile are provided for use in electronic devices. Rotational switch assemblies in accordance with embodiments of the invention can include a button, an engagement member, and switch housing. The switch housing includes a radial spring, a post, and at least two contact spring arms. The engagement member includes at least two contact pads and at least two position notches and is mounted to and operable to rotate about the post to one of at least two positions. When the button is moved from one position to another, this movement is translated to the engagement member, which rotates from one position to another, and as the engagement member rotates, the radial spring engages the position notch corresponding to the position of the engagement member, and one of the contact pads engages a corresponding one of the contact spring members for that position. 1. A switch assembly , comprising:an input mechanism extending outside a housing;a shaft connected to the input mechanism, the shaft extending within the housing; anda protrusion positioned within the housing, the protrusion operative to provide a plurality of electrical signals to an electronic device in response to a motion of the input mechanism and the shaft.2. The switch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the protrusion further comprises an engagement member including at least one arm member claim 1 , the at least one arm member contacting the shaft.3. The switch assembly of further comprising at least one switch component in contact with the protrusion claim 1 , the at least one switch component operative to provide a distinct electrical signal to the electronic device in response to the motion of the input mechanism and the shaft.4. The switch assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least one switch component further comprises:a plurality of contact spring arms.5. The switch assembly of claim 4 , wherein the protrusion further comprises:a plurality of contact pads, ...

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Номер записи: 84
26-05-2016 дата публикации

OPERATOR CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE

Номер: US20160148765A1
Автор: GAERTNER Michael, GRAFF Frank, Kuehn Henry, UNGETHUEM Uwe
Принадлежит:

An operator control device for an electrical appliance has a cover, a rotary actuator as an actuating element and a mount for the rotary actuator. The rotary actuator is arranged under the cover and has a driver disk with contacts, and a component carrier with opposing contacts. The contacts bear against the opposing contacts or conductor tracks as a function of a rotational position. The mount has a mounting frame with an axle which is rotatably mounted thereon for the rotary actuator, which axle penetrates the driver disk, the component carrier and the cover. The axle has an outer contour and the driver disk has an inner contour which corresponds thereto and is rotationally fixed with respect to the outer contour, wherein the driver disk and the axle are arranged so as to be rotationally fixed with respect to one another but axially movable. 1. An operator control device for an electrical appliance comprising:a cover;a rotary actuator as an switching element or as an actuating element; and said rotary actuator is arranged under said cover;', 'said rotary actuator comprises a driver disk with contacts and a component carrier with opposing contacts or conductor tracks;', 'said contacts bear against said opposing contacts or said conductor tracks as a function of a rotational position;', 'said mount comprises a mounting frame with an axle for said rotary actuator;', 'wherein said axle is rotatably mounted on said mounting frame and penetrates both said driver disk and said component carrier and said cover;', 'said axle comprises an outer contour, and said driver disk has an inner contour which corresponds to the latter and is rotationally fixed with respect to said outer contour; and', 'said driver disk and said axle are arranged so as to be rotationally fixed with respect to one another but are axially movable., 'a mount for said rotary actuator, wherein2. The operator control device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:a flat and planar carrier is arranged under said ...

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Номер записи: 85
24-05-2018 дата публикации

ROTARY ADJUSTER WITH IMPROVED OPTICAL ROTARY POSITION DETECTION

Номер: US20180143521A1
Автор: BLUM Matthias, KAIL Andreas
Принадлежит: PREH GMBH

The present disclosure relates to a rotary adjuster, including: a housing, a rotary knob mounted in a rotatable manner about a rotation axis (A) on the housing; an optical detection device for detecting a rotary position of the rotary knob and a coding shutter moving synchronously with the rotary knob, wherein the detection device has an optical transmitter and an array of optical receivers, and wherein the coding shutter and the detection device are designed to detect the rotary position of the rotary knob by means of the number of the receivers of the array illuminated by the transmitter and/or by means of an illumination intensity of one or more receivers of the array. 1. A rotary adjuster , comprising:a housing, a rotary knob mounted in a rotatable manner about a rotation axis (A) on the housing, an optical detection device for detecting a rotary position of the rotary knob and a coding shutter moving synchronously with the rotary knob;wherein the detection device has an optical transmitter and an array of optical receivers, and wherein the coding shutter and the detection device are designed to detect the rotary position of the rotary knob by means of the number of the receivers of the array illuminated by the transmitter and/or by means of an illumination intensity of one or more receivers of the array, wherein the rotary adjuster has a light guide disposed in the beam path between the transmitter and the receivers and moving synchronously with the rotary knob, characterized in that the light guide is configured as a rotationally symmetric body in its section extending between the receiver and the array and is mounted in a rotatable manner about its axis of rotational symmetry.2. The rotary adjuster of claim 1 , wherein the rotary knob and the light guide are arranged coaxially.3. The rotary adjuster of claim 1 , wherein the light guide forms an axis section of the rotation axis (A) of the rotary knob.4. The rotary adjuster of claim 1 , wherein an end section ...

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Номер записи: 86
04-06-2015 дата публикации

MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCH WITH CONTACT WELD BREAKER

Номер: US20150155117A1
Автор: Scribner Dana P.
Принадлежит: LITTELFUSE, INC.

A switch is described. The switch may have first and second terminals to connect a source of power to a load, a shaft rotatable about a central axis and moveable longitudinally along the central axis, the shaft having a wing extending out orthogonally from the central axis, a contact plate to physically and electrically connect the first and second terminals when the shaft is moved longitudinally along the central axis, and a disengagement ramp to contact the wing when the shaft is rotated about the central axis, the disengagement ramp to force the shaft to move longitudinally along the central axis as the shaft is rotated to move the contact plate away from the first and second terminals. 1. A switch comprising:first and second terminals to connect a source of power to a load;a shaft rotatable about a central axis and moveable longitudinally along the central axis, the shaft having a wing extending out orthogonally from the central axis;a contact plate to physically and electrically connect the first and second terminals when the shaft is moved longitudinally along the central axis; anda disengagement ramp to contact the wing when the shaft is rotated about the central axis, the disengagement ramp to force the shaft to move longitudinally along the central axis as the shaft is rotated to move the contact plate away from the first and second terminals.2. The switch recited in claim 1 , further comprising:a contact housing, the shaft disposed in the through-hole; anda terminal housing, the first and second terminals disposed in the terminal housing,the terminal housing and the contact housing mateable together to enclose the contact plate and the disengagement ramp.3. The switch recited in claim 2 , further comprising an engagement ramp to contact the wing when the shaft is rotated about the central axis claim 2 , the engagement ramp to force the shaft to move longitudinally along the central axis as the shaft is rotated to move the contact plate towards the first ...

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Номер записи: 87
04-06-2015 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE WITH OPTIMIZED COAXIALITY

Номер: US20150155118A1
Автор: Gourdet Noemie
Принадлежит: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE

A control device, includes a switch () with a rotary control rod () having a diametrical slot () which extends in a plane of reference (P), a molded plastic knob () which includes a housing receiving the control rod, the housing including two flexible fingers () which are diametrically opposed and provided so as to be resilient radially inward, and two fixed fingers () which are diametrically opposed and are connected together via a connecting wall () which extends along the plane (P), the connecting wall () being received in the diametric slot without any play in order to immobilize the knob in relation to the control rod in a direction (Y) perpendicular to the plane (P), the two flexible fingers holding the knob along the axis (A) by friction or by mechanical or spring-assisted blocking.

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Номер записи: 88
10-06-2021 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ELECTRICAL LOAD

Номер: US20210176848A1
Автор: Dimberg Chris, Shearer Thomas M., Twaddell Daniel L.
Принадлежит: Lutron Technology Company LLC

A load control device may be configured to control multiple characteristics of one or more electrical loads such as the intensity and color of a lighting load. The load control device may include concentric rotating portions for adjusting the multiple characteristics. A control circuit of the load control device may be configured to generate control data for controlling one or more of the characteristics of the electrical loads in response to rotations of the concentric rotating portions. The control circuit may be further configured to provide feedback regarding the control being applied on one or more visual indicators. The load control device may be a wall-mounted dimmer device or a battery-powered remote control device. 1. A control device configured for use in a load control system to control one or more electrical loads external to the control device , the control device comprising:a base portion; and a first rotating portion configured to be rotatable with respect to the base portion;', 'a second rotating portion concentric with the first rotating portion and configured to be rotatable with respect to the base portion, wherein the first and second rotating portions define outer surfaces of the control unit;', 'an actuation portion surrounded by at least one of the first or second rotating portions; and', 'a control circuit configured to generate first control data for changing a single characteristic of the one or more electrical loads in response to the first rotating portion being rotated by a user, the control circuit configured to generate second control data for changing a different, single characteristic of the one or more electrical loads in response to the second rotating portion being rotated by the user, the control circuit further configured to generate third control data for toggling the one or more electrical loads between on and off in response to the actuation portion being pressed in towards the base portion by the user., 'a control unit ...

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Номер записи: 89
02-06-2016 дата публикации

OPERATING PANEL DEVICE

Номер: US20160155585A1
Автор: FUKUI SATORU, NISHIMURA Seiichi, SHITANAKA HITOKAZU, SONODA SHO, Tanaka Tsuyoshi
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

An operating panel device includes an operating ring, and a display device which is disposed to face a back surface of the operating ring. The display device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is located inside the operating ring, and the second portion is located outside the operating ring. The third portion connects the first portion and the second portion. A display of the first portion changes in conjunction with a rotational operation applied to the operating ring. 1. An operating panel device comprising:an operating ring having an operable front surface and a back surface opposite to the front surface; anda display device including a first portion located inside the operating ring so as to include an inside center of the operating ring, a second portion located outside the operating ring, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, the display device being disposed to face the back surface of the operating ring,wherein a display of the first portion changes in conjunction with a rotational operation applied to the operating ring.2. The operating panel device according to claim 1 , wherein the operating ring is one of a plurality of operating rings claim 1 , and the operating panel device includes the plurality of operating rings.3. The operating panel device according to claim 1 , wherein the operating ring includes:a rotary part having a ring shape and provided with a guide groove over a whole circumference on a surface facing the display device;a fixed part having a ring-shaped flat plate portion, and a guide rail portion projecting from the flat plate portion and located inside the guide groove over the whole circumference of the flat plate portion;a ball stored between an inner peripheral wall of the guide groove of the rotary part and an inner peripheral wall of the guide rail portion of the fixed part, the ball being in contact with the rotary part; andan elastic body stored ...

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Номер записи: 90
15-09-2022 дата публикации

Switching device

Номер: US20220293365A1
Автор: Inseob Kang, Yeonjo Choi
Принадлежит: Alps Alpine Co Ltd

A switching device includes a first knob to receive a pressing operation in a first direction; a pressing detection switch to be pressed upon transmission of an operating force of the pressing operation; a decorative member to decorate a periphery of the first knob, that includes an engaged portion; and a holder to engage and hold the decorative member, that includes an engaging portion to engage the engaged portion. In response to the pressing operation by a first stroke amount, by the operating force transmitted to the pressing detection switch without transmitted to the engaged portion, the pressing detection switch is pressed. In response to the pressing operation by a second stroke amount greater than the first stroke amount, by the operating force applied to the first knob being transmitted to the engaged portion, the engaged portion elastically deforms, and engagement of the engaging/engaged portions is released.

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Номер записи: 91
28-08-2014 дата публикации

ROTARY OPERATION TYPE SWITCH

Номер: US20140238831A1
Автор: KAGAYA NARITOSHI
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A rotary operation type switch includes a holder, a rotary control, a shaft, a press-fitting portion, an outer wall part, and a stopper. The holder is provided in a state of immobility in the rotational direction. The rotary control rotates relatively with respect to the holder when a rotational force is imparted. The shaft transmits the rotational force imparted to the rotary control. The press-fitting portion is provided to The rotary control, and an end of the shaft is inserted into it. The outer wall part is provided along a direction perpendicular to the rotational direction of the rotary control. The stopper is provided to the holder, and comes into contact with the outer wall part and restricts the limit position of the rotation range when the rotary control and the shaft rotate relatively with respect to the holder. 1. A rotary operation type switch , comprising:a holder provided as a stationary-side member;a rotary control that rotates relative to the holder in response to a rotational force applied thereto; anda shaft arranged to transmit the rotational force applied to the rotary control,whereinthe rotary control includes a fixing portion into which a first end of the shaft is inserted,the fixing portion includes an outer wall part that forms the outer peripheral face of the fixing portion and is arranged along a direction that is perpendicular to the rotational direction of the rotary control; andthe holder includes a stopper arranged to contact the outer wall part and restrict a limit position of a rotation range when the rotary control and the shaft are rotated relative to the holder.2. The rotary operation type switch according to claim 1 ,further comprising a cylindrical part arranged to be adjacent to the holder and to envelop the holder and the shaft, the cylindrical part arranged to be immovable in the rotational direction of the rotary control and the shaft.3. The rotary operation type switch according to claim 1 ,wherein a top face of the ...

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Номер записи: 92
28-08-2014 дата публикации

WASHING MACHINE AND CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Номер: US20140238832A1
Автор: Kim Jin Doo, Seo Jeong Ki
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a washing machine, a control panel assembly of which has an improved structure to minimize problems caused by a shaking of a rotary knob and the interference of the rotary knob with other surrounding parts. The control panel assembly of the washing machine includes a control panel, a knob guide installed on the control panel, and a rotary knob rotatably mounted on the knob guide and including a boss passing through the knob guide. The knob guide includes a boss insertion part restricting the boss to prevent the rotary knob from shaking. The boss insertion part includes an extension extended from the bottom surface of the knob guide and forming a boss insertion hole, into which the boss is inserted, therein. 1. An appliance having a main body and a control panel assembly to control an operation of the appliance , the control panel assembly comprising:a control panel installed on a front surface of the main body;a circuit board installed in a rear side of the control panel;a rotary switch installed on the circuit board and having a shaft protruded forwardly;a rotary knob having a knob body, a boss protruded from a central portion of the knob body, and a recess formed in the boss to accommodate the shaft; anda knob guide disposed between the knob body and the rotary switch and having a boss insertion port formed at one end of the knob guide;wherein at least a part of the knob guide is formed in a shape of substantially a truncated cone such that a diameter of the knob guide gradually increases from the boss insertion port.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the control panel is provided with an opening through which the knob body passes.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the boss is smaller than a diameter of the boss insertion port so as not to contact each other in a fixed state.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein a knob guide comprises a base panel to pass the boss through a central portion thereof claim 1 , and an extension ...

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Номер записи: 93
08-06-2017 дата публикации

ENCODER CONTROLLED ILLUMINATION

Номер: US20170162346A1
Автор: Ebrom Matthew P., Giacomini Neomar, SCHUH ERIC J., THIMANN MIGUEL F.
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A knob assembly includes a repositionable knob having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior and a light-transmissive indicia provided on the knob and viewable from the outer surface, at least one light source located relative to the repositionable knob and emitting light to transmit light into the interior of the knob and backlight the light-transmissive indicia, a position sensor providing a position output indicative of the position of the repositionable knob, and a controller configured to receive the position output. The at least one light source may be controlled to provide light into the interior of the knob to illuminate the light-transmissive indicia so that it is viewable from the exterior of the knob. 1. A knob assembly comprising:a repositionable knob having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior, a structural framework located within the interior, and a light-transmissive indicia provided on the knob and viewable from the outer surface;at least one light source located relative to the repositionable knob and emitting light to transmit light into the interior of the knob past the structural framework and backlight the light-transmissive indicia;a position sensor providing a position output indicative of the position of the repositionable knob; anda controller receiving the position output and operably coupled to the at least one light source to independently control an intensity of light transmitted by the at least one light source, the controller programmed to use the position output to control the intensity of the at least one light source to at least partially compensate for any blocked light to maintain a predetermined backlighting of the light-transmissive indicia.2. The knob assembly of wherein the predetermined backlighting comprises a generally even backlighting across the light-transmissive indicia for intended movements of the knob.3. The knob assembly of further comprising a printed circuit board (PCB) ...

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Номер записи: 94
08-06-2017 дата публикации

ROTARY-TYPE SWITCH

Номер: US20170162347A1
Автор: HARAZAWA Makoto, KAMIYA Mizuki, SAITO Nobuaki, Yamaguchi Hiroaki, YAMANISHI Yuta
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A rotary-type switch for controlling vehicle lighting is provided. The rotary-type switch may include a housing portion that includes multiple positions that respectively correspond to multiple operation modes and a rotary dial being configured to rotate relative to the housing portion to select an operation mode of the rotary-type switch based on a position identified by a selection indicator. A controller is configured to control and operation mode of the rotary-type switch based on a vehicular power state and when the vehicular power state is OFF, regardless of the position of the selection indicator corresponding to the selected operation mode on either the housing portion or the rotary dial, the controller controls the rotary-type switch to automatically set the operation mode to that defined by an initial-operation position corresponding to a predetermined initial-operation mode. 1. A rotary-type switch for controlling vehicle lighting , comprising:a stationary housing portion that includes a plurality of positions that respectively correspond to a plurality of operation modes of the rotary-type switch; anda latch-type rotary dial that includes a selection indicator and surrounds the stationary housing portion, the latch-type rotary dial being configured to selectively rotate relative to the stationary housing portion to align the selection indicator with one of the plurality of positions for an operation mode selection, whereina controller is configured to control a position of the latch-type rotary dial corresponding to one of the plurality of operation modes of the rotary-type switch based on one of an OFF vehicular power state or an ON vehicular power state,the plurality of positions includes an initial-operation position corresponding to a predetermined initial-operation mode of the plurality of operation modes, andwhen the vehicular power state is OFF, regardless of the position of the selection indicator corresponding to the selected operation mode on ...

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Номер записи: 95
15-06-2017 дата публикации

ROTARY AUXILIARY SWITCHES FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEARS

Номер: US20170169969A1
Автор: Kopp Dalibor, Zitzmann Robby
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A rotary auxiliary switch for medium voltage switchgears, has a lever with a cam track, along which a driving element is movable. In order to cause the lever to be covered in such a way, the operator cannot touch the application, such that the lever is split into two complementarily lever components the two components creating a hinge, when they are mechanically mounted, the resulting cam track also being splitted into two cam track parts, such that a partly first cam track is located in the first lever component, and the partly second cam track is located in the second lever component. 1. A rotary auxiliary switch for medium voltage switchgears , the switch comprising:a lever including a cam track, along which a driving element is movable,wherein, by moving a pin in the cam track, the lever turns around an axis of the rotary auxiliary switch from one position to another position, to thereby transfer a continuous movement to a discontinuous movement,wherein the lever is split into complementarily first and second lever components such that the first and second lever components create a hinge, when the first and second lever components are mechanically mounted, andwherein a resulting cam track is also split into first and second cam track parts such that the first cam track part is located in the first lever component, and the second cam track part is located in the second lever component.2. The switch of claim 1 , wherein the cam track in the first lever component is devided into two serial sections of line claim 1 , which are arranged in an angle claim 1 , andwherein an angle centerpoint is arranged in a centerpoint of a resulting hinge.3. The switch of claim 2 , wherein one cam track section ends in the first lever component claim 2 , andwherein the second cam track section ends open circumferentially to the first lever component.4. The switch of claim 1 , wherein the first lever component includes at an end claim 1 , resulting in the hinge claim 1 , a flat round ...

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Номер записи: 96
30-05-2019 дата публикации

DIAL APPARATUS AND IMAGING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190164706A1
Автор: Totori Yuki
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A dial apparatus includes an operation member to be rotatably operated, a contact member including a plurality of contact portions and configured to rotate as the operation member rotates, and a substrate having a signal pattern provided on a plurality of concentric circles with a center at a rotation center of the operation member. The dial apparatus outputs a binary code when the plurality of contact portions contact the signal pattern as the operation member rotates. The signal pattern includes a reference signal area connected to a reference potential, a first signal area configured to output a first signal, and a second signal area configured to output a second signal. Two of the plurality of contact portions are provided on a predetermined concentric circle in the signal pattern and contact a signal pattern that includes the reference signal area and the first signal area. 1. A dial apparatus comprising:an operation member to be rotatably operated;a contact member including a plurality of contact portions and configured to rotate as the operation member rotates; anda substrate having a signal pattern provided on a plurality of concentric circles with a center at a rotation center of the operation member,wherein the dial apparatus outputs a binary code when the plurality of contact portions contact the signal pattern as the operation member rotates,wherein the signal pattern includes a reference signal area connected to a reference potential, a first signal area configured to output a first signal, and a second signal area configured to output a second signal, andwherein two of the plurality of contact portions are provided on a predetermined concentric circle in the signal pattern and contact a signal pattern that includes the reference signal area and the first signal area.2. The dial apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of contact portions are provided on the same straight line that passes the rotation center.3. The dial apparatus according ...

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Номер записи: 97
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Cycle selector knob to rotary encoder user interface

Номер: US20140262701A1
Автор: Sithaarth T. Subramaniyam, Timothy L. Heater
Принадлежит: Whirlpool Corp

A cycle selector knob to rotary encoder user interface for the operation of an appliance has a knob for rotating a shaft of a rotary encoder wherein the shaft is received by a control panel barrel to provide radial and thrust bearing surfaces. The knob has an axial boss dimensioned to affix to the shaft and bear against the radial bearing surface of the barrel and a shoulder to bear against the thrust bearing surface of the barrel. The control panel is secured to a console so that radial and thrust forces of the knob are directed via the radial and thrust bearing surfaces only to the console through the control panel.

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Номер записи: 98
23-06-2016 дата публикации

ILLUMINATED KNOB ASSEMBLIES WITH LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE INDICIA

Номер: US20160181028A1
Автор: Ebrom Matthew P., Giacomini Neomar, SCHUH ERIC J., THIMANN MIGUEL F.
Принадлежит: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

A knob assembly comprising a repositionable knob, a light-transmissive indicia provided on the knob, at least one light source, a position sensor, and a controller. The at least one light source may be controlled to provide light into the interior of the knob to illuminate the light-transmissive indicia so that it is viewable from the exterior of the knob. 1. A knob assembly comprising:a repositionable knob having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior, a structural framework located within the interior, and a light-transmissive indicia provided on the knob and viewable from the outer surface;at least one light source located relative to the repositionable knob and emitting light below at least a portion of the structural framework to transmit light into the interior of the knob past the structural framework and backlight the light-transmissive indicia;a position sensor providing a position output indicative of the position of the repositionable knob; anda controller receiving the position output and operably coupled to the at least one light source to independently control the intensity of light transmitted by the at least one light source, the controller programmed to use the position output to determine whether the structural frame blocks at least a portion of the light transmitted from any of the at least one light source to the light-transmissive indicia and controls the intensity of the at least one light source to at least partially compensate for any blocked light to maintain a predetermined backlighting of the light-transmissive indicia.2. The knob assembly of wherein the predetermined backlight comprises a generally even backlighting across the light-transmissive indicia for intended movements of the knob.3. The knob assembly of further comprising a printed circuit board (PCB) to which the repositionable knob and the at least one light source are mounted.4. The knob assembly of wherein the at least one light source is mounted to the PCB ...

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Номер записи: 99
23-06-2016 дата публикации

ELECTRIC SWITCH HOUSING

Номер: US20160181029A1
Автор: Elomaa Jari, Soldan Juha, VÄLIVAINIO Mikko
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A rotary switch housing (), comprising a bottom wall () for mounting of the switch housing () to a mounting base, and side walls () extending from the bottom wall (), the switch housing further comprising an arc chamber () for extinguishing an electric arc, and a gas exhaust channel () for exhausting gas developed in the arc chamber () out of the housing (). The gas exhaust channel () comprises a guiding portion (A), which is substantially parallel to a side wall () of the housing () for leading the gases to a direction away from the bottom wall () of the housing (). 1. A rotary switch housing , comprising a bottom wall for mounting of the switch housing to a mounting base , and side walls extending substantially perpendicularly from the bottom wall , the switch housing comprising spaces for receiving two stationary contacts , and a space for receiving a rotary contact for serving as a contact bridge between the stationary contacts , the switch housing further comprising an arc chamber for extinguishing an electric arc , and a gas exhaust channel for exhausting gas developed in the arc chamber out of the housing , the switch housing comprises , in vertical direction , a bottom half having the bottom wall , and a top half above the bottom half , which gas exhaust channel is arranged to the bottom half of the housing , wherein stationary contacts are arranged substantially at the middle of the housing in the vertical direction , the gas exhaust channel comprises a guiding portion , which is substantially parallel to a side wall of the housing for leading the gases to a direction away from the bottom wall of the housing , the gas exhaust channel further comprising an outlet for outletting the gases out of the housing , which guiding portion and outlet are arranged to guide the gases towards the first stationary contact residing partly outside of the housing , and the gas exhaust channel is made as a recess to a side wall of the housing.2. A rotary switch housing ...

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Номер записи: 100