US1636501A - Push button electric switch - Google Patents

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US1636501A
US1636501A US21173A US2117325A US1636501A US 1636501 A US1636501 A US 1636501A US 21173 A US21173 A US 21173A US 2117325 A US2117325 A US 2117325A US 1636501 A US1636501 A US 1636501A
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Decraene Felix
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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
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/12—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H13/20—Driving mechanisms
    • 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
    • H01H13/28—Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using compression or extension of coil springs
    • 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

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  • the object of my present invention is to provide an electric switch, involving the principle which consists in transforming straight or rectilinear movement into oscillatory movement.
  • My improved switch which is simple in construction and excellent in efliciency has all qualities which may be required from such an apparatus: itis neat in appearance,- requires little room and is most practical in use. q
  • the improved switch is characterized by a suitably shaped rocker, rocking to the right or the left; said rocker will be operated by means of tongues which are alternately pushed by a button on which pressure 1s produced.
  • Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the apparatus in its inoperative position: the button A made of insulating material is disengaged from the. apparatus; the rocker B belng apart from the clamps C, the circuit will be open, the electric current being, supplied by means of conducting wires to said clamps.
  • Fig. 2 is a sectional View of the apparatus with the button A fully pushed inwardly; the rocker B being engaged into the clamps C, the circuit of the current will be closed.
  • Fig. 3 is a section taken on a plane at right angles to Figs. 1 and 2.
  • Fig. 4 shows details of the clamps C.
  • Fig. 5 shows the rocker B.
  • Fig. 6 shows the supporting bracket D.
  • Fig. 7 shows the tongues E and F.
  • the hollow central shank 1 is crossed by the axle a of the rocker B; said axle extends through longitudinal openings in said shank, whereby the latter may be moved vertically.
  • the axle 4 secured in the supporting bracket D forms a supporting point for the spring'5 (Fig. 3) which is housed within the hollow central shank 1; said spring, which is compressed if the button A is ful y pushed inwardly, will bring the latter back to its inoperative position after the use of the apparatus. Such backward or return movement is limited by the lower ends ,of the longitudinal openings which will engage theunderside of the axle 4.
  • the whole formed of the button A and the central shank 1 is guided at the top bythe part H through which the button A passes, and extending from its bottom part is the axle 4 which extends through said central shank.
  • Said part H onto which the cover I is screwed is secured on the base G made of insulating material by means oftwo screws which at the same time fasten the bracket D insulated from the part H by means of nonconducting or insulating washers.
  • tongue E submitted to the pressure of the button A cannot be'moved apart from the central shank 1. It is not the same for the tongue F which being free at its top, will be moved apart from said shank 1 by the pressure of the bosses on tongue E against the bosses on tongue F. Such movement of tongue F will be at a maximum if the button A is about half-way, whereby said button maybe further depressed without engaging the tongue F, the bosses of which will be temporarily located in the apertures a in the button A whilst the latter will complete its stroke.
  • the spring L will hold the rocker B in this position after having accelerated the movement.
  • a push-button switch including a casing, a push-button operable in the casing and formed at its lower end with a slot, a shaft mounted in the casing and extending through the slot to limit the movement of the push button, a switch blade pivoted on the shaft and tongues pivotally mounted on the blade on opposite sides of the shaft, said tongues bearing against, but being free of connection with the push button, the push button being formed with shoulders to engage 'the uppermost tongue on the depression of the button to thereby operate the blade.
  • a push-button switch including a casing, a push button operable therein and having a reduced lower shank, a blade mounted for pivotal movement in the casing, tongues pivotally connected to the blade on opposite sides of the pivot thereof, said tongues bein of U-form to impress the shank of the utton, and springs for holding the tongues in substantial contact with said shank, the shank formation of the button forming shoulders to engage the uppermost button and depress the same to correspondingly operate the blade on its pivot.

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