EP1143468A3 - Switch assemblies - Google Patents

Switch assemblies Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1143468A3
EP1143468A3 EP01302464A EP01302464A EP1143468A3 EP 1143468 A3 EP1143468 A3 EP 1143468A3 EP 01302464 A EP01302464 A EP 01302464A EP 01302464 A EP01302464 A EP 01302464A EP 1143468 A3 EP1143468 A3 EP 1143468A3
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
microswitch
lampholder
terminals
printed circuit
switch assemblies
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
EP01302464A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1143468B1 (en
EP1143468A2 (en
Inventor
David Partridge
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Gamesman Ltd
Original Assignee
Gamesman Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Gamesman Ltd filed Critical Gamesman Ltd
Publication of EP1143468A2 publication Critical patent/EP1143468A2/en
Publication of EP1143468A3 publication Critical patent/EP1143468A3/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1143468B1 publication Critical patent/EP1143468B1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • 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
    • H01H13/023—Light-emitting indicators
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/58—Electric connections to or between contacts; Terminals
    • H01H1/5805—Connections to printed circuits

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Switches With Compound Operations (AREA)
  • Keying Circuit Devices (AREA)
  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)

Abstract

An illuminated push-button switch has a microswitch (10) and a lampholder (11) mounted at an inner end of a tubular body (1). A push-button (6) at an outer end of the body (1) moves an inner slider (7) on to an operating member (13) of the microswitch (10). A printed circuit board (26) is mounted on one side of the microswitch (10). Terminals (43, 44, 33) of the microswitch (10) and terminals (27, 28) of the lampholder (11) are connected to the printed circuit board (26) and the board (26) has transversely projecting prongs (29) which can be engaged with a terminal connector.
EP01302464A 2000-04-03 2001-03-16 Switch assemblies Expired - Lifetime EP1143468B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB0008057.2A GB0008057D0 (en) 2000-04-03 2000-04-03 Switch assemblies
GB0008057 2000-04-03

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1143468A2 EP1143468A2 (en) 2001-10-10
EP1143468A3 true EP1143468A3 (en) 2003-04-16
EP1143468B1 EP1143468B1 (en) 2006-02-08

Family

ID=9889016

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP01302464A Expired - Lifetime EP1143468B1 (en) 2000-04-03 2001-03-16 Switch assemblies

Country Status (4)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1143468B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE317587T1 (en)
DE (1) DE60117104D1 (en)
GB (2) GB0008057D0 (en)

Families Citing this family (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB0201109D0 (en) * 2002-01-18 2002-03-06 Richardson Guy B Light bulb holder
NL1022408C2 (en) * 2003-01-16 2004-07-19 Suzo Internat B V Push button with internal light for e.g. gaming machines, includes membrane switch and semiconductor component as light emitter
US7060922B2 (en) 2004-04-19 2006-06-13 Gamesman Limited Push button switch
NL1032647C2 (en) * 2006-10-09 2008-04-10 Suzo Internat Nl B V Push button assembly.
US8624141B2 (en) 2010-09-30 2014-01-07 HAPP Controls, Inc. Illuminated button assembly

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2226454A (en) * 1988-12-21 1990-06-27 Ariel Pressings Ltd Illuminated push button switches
US4990730A (en) * 1987-03-20 1991-02-05 Omron Tateisi Electronics Co. Illuminated push-button switch
GB2310084A (en) * 1996-02-12 1997-08-13 Gamesman Ltd Electrical switches

Family Cites Families (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE59208119D1 (en) * 1991-12-24 1997-04-10 Inventio Ag Command and signaling device
US5434377A (en) * 1993-12-20 1995-07-18 Invento Ag Pushbuttton electrical switch assembly

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4990730A (en) * 1987-03-20 1991-02-05 Omron Tateisi Electronics Co. Illuminated push-button switch
GB2226454A (en) * 1988-12-21 1990-06-27 Ariel Pressings Ltd Illuminated push button switches
GB2310084A (en) * 1996-02-12 1997-08-13 Gamesman Ltd Electrical switches

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP1143468B1 (en) 2006-02-08
GB0008057D0 (en) 2000-05-24
EP1143468A2 (en) 2001-10-10
GB0106727D0 (en) 2001-05-09
GB2361103A (en) 2001-10-10
ATE317587T1 (en) 2006-02-15
GB2361103B (en) 2003-11-12
DE60117104D1 (en) 2006-04-20

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1187267A3 (en) Switch-equipped coaxial connector
EP1304770A3 (en) Coaxial connector with a switch
EP1180817A3 (en) Electrical connector for micro co-axial conductors
WO2002089260A3 (en) Separable power delivery connector
WO2002015646A3 (en) Integral lamp
EP1148596A3 (en) Interface connector
CA2348232A1 (en) Connector device
ES2170036T1 (en) MALE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.
EP1246214A3 (en) Electromagnetic relay
EP1336760A3 (en) Compressor unit
EP1480293A3 (en) Multi-interface power contact and electrical connector including same
EP0993080A3 (en) Switch-equipped coaxial connector
EP0952629A3 (en) Electrical connector for flat flexible circuitry
EP1220358A3 (en) Communication module connector
EP1463162A3 (en) Connector unit
EP1128477A3 (en) Electrical connector with compression contacts
EP1037228A3 (en) Illuminated switching device for stabilized illumination to translucent portion of knob
EP0942498A3 (en) Electrical connector with improved board mounting peg
EP0861753A3 (en) Combination switch
EP1075046A3 (en) Retainer for electrical connector and electrical connector
EP1431992A3 (en) Electrical switch assembly
EP1059702A3 (en) Ground terminal
EP1143468A3 (en) Switch assemblies
KR20010085637A (en) Plug connector
EP1022819A3 (en) Selectable compatibility electrical connector plug

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK RO SI

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: 7H 01H 13/02 B

Ipc: 7H 01H 1/58 A

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20030919

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

AXX Extension fees paid

Extension state: SI

Payment date: 20030919

Extension state: MK

Payment date: 20030919

Extension state: LT

Payment date: 20030919

Extension state: LV

Payment date: 20030919

Extension state: AL

Payment date: 20030919

Extension state: RO

Payment date: 20030919

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20041202

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL LT LV MK RO SI

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT;WARNING: LAPSES OF ITALIAN PATENTS WITH EFFECTIVE DATE BEFORE 2007 MAY HAVE OCCURRED AT ANY TIME BEFORE 2007. THE CORRECT EFFECTIVE DATE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE RECORDED.

Effective date: 20060208

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20060316

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20060331

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 60117104

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20060420

Kind code of ref document: P

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20060508

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060508

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060508

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060509

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060519

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060710

LTIE Lt: invalidation of european patent or patent extension

Effective date: 20060208

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20061109

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20060508

EN Fr: translation not filed
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060509

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20070330

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20060316

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060331

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20060208