EP0232765A3 - Electric switch, particularly for motor vehicles - Google Patents

Electric switch, particularly for motor vehicles Download PDF

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EP0232765A3
EP0232765A3 EP87100861A EP87100861A EP0232765A3 EP 0232765 A3 EP0232765 A3 EP 0232765A3 EP 87100861 A EP87100861 A EP 87100861A EP 87100861 A EP87100861 A EP 87100861A EP 0232765 A3 EP0232765 A3 EP 0232765A3
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Prior art keywords
motor vehicles
electric switch
switch
electric
vehicles
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EP0232765B1 (en
EP0232765A2 (en
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Jakob Botz
Georg Hofmann
Hubert Spazierer
Adam Weber
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SWF Auto Electric GmbH
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SWF Auto Electric GmbH
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/50—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member
    • H01H13/56—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state upon the next application of operating force
    • H01H13/60—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state upon the next application of operating force with contact-driving member moved alternately in opposite directions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/26—Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members
    • H01H13/36—Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using flexing of blade springs
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/32—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts
    • H01H3/46—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using rod or lever linkage, e.g. toggle
    • H01H2003/466—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using rod or lever linkage, e.g. toggle using a living hinge to connect the levers
EP87100861A 1986-02-14 1987-01-22 Electric switch, particularly for motor vehicles Expired - Lifetime EP0232765B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE8604034U DE8604034U1 (en) 1986-02-14 1986-02-14
DE3604765A DE3604765C1 (en) 1986-02-14 1986-02-14 Electrical switch, in particular for motor vehicles
DE3604765 1986-02-14
DE3642677A DE3642677C2 (en) 1986-02-14 1986-12-13 Electrical switch
DE3642677 1986-12-13

Publications (3)

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EP0232765A2 EP0232765A2 (en) 1987-08-19
EP0232765A3 true EP0232765A3 (en) 1989-05-10
EP0232765B1 EP0232765B1 (en) 1992-04-08

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EP87100861A Expired - Lifetime EP0232765B1 (en) 1986-02-14 1987-01-22 Electric switch, particularly for motor vehicles

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US (1) US4751352A (en)
EP (1) EP0232765B1 (en)
DE (3) DE8604034U1 (en)
ES (1) ES2031836T3 (en)

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DE8604034U1 (en) * 1986-02-14 1988-07-28 Swf Auto-Electric Gmbh, 7120 Bietigheim-Bissingen, De
DE3724736C2 (en) * 1987-07-25 1998-02-19 Teves Gmbh Alfred Electrical switches, in particular for motor vehicles
IT211825Z2 (en) * 1987-09-09 1989-05-25 Gallone Cesare AUTOMATICALLY OPERATED SWITCH.
CH675174A5 (en) * 1987-12-17 1990-08-31 Saia Ag
DE3829108C2 (en) * 1988-08-27 1996-07-18 Teves Gmbh Alfred Electrical switches, in particular for motor vehicles
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GB9310996D0 (en) * 1993-05-27 1993-07-14 Delta Schoeller Ltd Electrical switch
DE4436979A1 (en) * 1994-10-15 1996-04-18 Teves Gmbh Alfred Microswitch as snap-action switch with wedge profile on the contact lever pivotally mounted in the switch
DE4439008C2 (en) * 1994-11-02 1999-05-27 Eaton Controls Gmbh Electrical push button
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US6069332A (en) 1995-04-03 2000-05-30 Itt Automotive, Inc. Apparatus for retaining and aligning an electrical switch housing in a cast housing member
US5596180A (en) * 1995-04-03 1997-01-21 Itt Automotive, Inc. Ignition switch with electrically conductive leaf spring members and rotary cam operator
US5955711A (en) * 1998-03-31 1999-09-21 Itt Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc. Ignition switch with segmented rotary actuation for constrained packaging environment
DE19960207B4 (en) * 1999-12-14 2005-10-27 Valeo Schalter Und Sensoren Gmbh Switching element for electrical switch
TW454934U (en) * 2000-04-07 2001-09-11 Darfon Electronics Corp Keystroke switch apparatus
DE10250262A1 (en) 2001-11-02 2003-05-15 Marquardt Gmbh Mains electric push switch has operating rod moving switch contact and latch
DE102016101017A1 (en) 2016-01-21 2017-07-27 Johnson Electric Germany GmbH & Co. KG Electric rocker switch
RU2658330C1 (en) * 2017-05-19 2018-06-20 Российская Федерация, от имени которой выступает Государственная корпорация по атомной энергии "Росатом" (Госкорпорация "Росатом") Switch

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DE288166C (en) * 1914-04-02
DE817319C (en) * 1949-04-17 1951-10-18 Siemens Schuckertwerke A G Electrical switch with a leaf spring clamped between two abutments in the bent state as a switching element
FR1405197A (en) * 1963-08-29 1965-07-02 Smith & Sons Ltd S Offset snap action switch
GB1223647A (en) * 1968-05-04 1971-03-03 Marquardt J & J Snap-action electric switch
DE2416969A1 (en) * 1974-04-08 1975-10-23 Kautt & Bux Kg PUSH BUTTON SWITCH
DE3209286A1 (en) * 1981-03-31 1982-11-04 Deutsche Itt Industries Gmbh, 7800 Freiburg SNAP SWITCH

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE288166C (en) * 1914-04-02
DE817319C (en) * 1949-04-17 1951-10-18 Siemens Schuckertwerke A G Electrical switch with a leaf spring clamped between two abutments in the bent state as a switching element
FR1405197A (en) * 1963-08-29 1965-07-02 Smith & Sons Ltd S Offset snap action switch
GB1223647A (en) * 1968-05-04 1971-03-03 Marquardt J & J Snap-action electric switch
DE2416969A1 (en) * 1974-04-08 1975-10-23 Kautt & Bux Kg PUSH BUTTON SWITCH
DE3209286A1 (en) * 1981-03-31 1982-11-04 Deutsche Itt Industries Gmbh, 7800 Freiburg SNAP SWITCH

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DE3642677C2 (en) 1998-06-04
EP0232765B1 (en) 1992-04-08
US4751352A (en) 1988-06-14
DE3642677A1 (en) 1988-06-23
DE8604034U1 (en) 1988-07-28
EP0232765A2 (en) 1987-08-19
DE3604765C1 (en) 1987-10-29
ES2031836T3 (en) 1993-01-01

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