Abstract:
Apparatus for predeterminately and progressively interconnecting input and output conductors of a multiplicity of supply lines for fluid or electrical sources utilizes a slide fastener or coupling system which utilizes a pair of opposed strip flexible sections carrying adjacent to their opposed longitudinal edges, cooperating interconnecting media. One or more slide members slidable longitudinally of said strips progressively engage portions of said opposed interconnecting media to interlock the same progressively drawing said opposing edges closely together and in so doing, when slidably applied in one direction, to interconnect predetermined pairs of spaced conductors attached to said strip and having each in communication with an electrical or fluid source whereby when said slide member is actuated in one direction interconnection of predetermined pairs of conductors is effected and when said slide element is actuated in the opposite direction all of said sets of conductors become disconnected.
Abstract:
A variable resistance resistor assembly comprises as its central component a resistance element in sheet form, which can be an ohmic resistor, a thermistor having a positive or negative temperature coefficient of resistivity, a varistor, or the like. One side of the resistance element sheet is provided with a pair of terminal electrodes, between which the resistance of the resistor assembly is varied. On the opposite side of the resistance element sheet there is provided a plurality of resistance variance electrodes, which can be shorted out to vary the resistance of the resistor assembly.
Abstract:
Attenuator switches having deposited layer-type resistors, conductors, and switch pads. In one embodiment, a step attenuator comprises a plurality of pi attenuator sections formed of resistive and conductive films disposed on stationary ceramic wafers. Relatively rotatable ceramic wafers carry conductive film switch pads which cooperate with switch contacts extending from the stationary wafers to bypass or insert selected pi sections into an electrical circuit. A bridged-T embodiment includes an electrically insulative wafer having interconnected film-type resistors and switch pads on both faces thereof. A set of rotatable wiper contacts cooperates with the pads to control the effective attenuation of the bridged-T circuit.
Abstract:
Variable output voltage selectors are disclosed herein. In one embodiment the two opposite terminals of an output potentiometer are connected individually with adjustable contactors of a pair of variable resistors that are connected in parallel between circuit points of differing constant voltage levels. A separate resistor is series connected with each of the variable resistors so that the resistive path of each of the variable resistors has a different voltage gradient profile. The contactors are ganged so that each traverses a corresponding distance along its resistor so that a variable voltage range can be effected between the contactors. The output pot has an output contactor adjustable to select a voltage level within the range of voltage determined by the position of the contactors of the pair of variable resistors. In another embodiment an output pot is connected between a pair of contactors which are adjustable in ganged relationship along a single resistive path having lengthwise nonlinear resistivity.
Abstract:
A variable potentiometer with a wiper terminal and first and second terminals has relay switches for shorting or for unshorting resistors. When resistance is reduced between the wiper and one of said terminals, resistance is increased between the wiper and another terminal. In one embodiment two strings of resistors with the same nominal values are used between the wiper and the terminals. In another embodiment, a single string of resistors are used and are switched into either the electrical connection between the wiper and the first terminal or between the wiper and the second terminal. When resistance is lowered between the wiper and one of said first or second terminals a first resistor is replaced with a first short circuit and when resistance is increased between said wiper and another of said first and second terminals a second short circuit is replaced with the first resistor.
Abstract:
A voltage divider which can be manipulated so as to vary the output voltage thereof, prevents mechanical wear of the voltage divider element, provides continuous contact, and can be sealed so as to prevent interaction with the ambient atmosphere including first and second non-conductive substrates with a predetermined spaced portion therebetween. A first conductive strip on the second substrate is depressed across the spaced portion so as to contact at least one of a plurality of conductive taps on the first substrate, each of which are in contact with a voltage divider element so as to complete a desired circuit. By sliding while depressing the second substrate along its surface where the conductive strip is positioned, one or more successive taps are contacted so as to vary the voltage supplied to the circuit.
Abstract:
In a potentiometer selector switch, it is proposed to arrange on a circuit board, in indirect arrangement, longitudinal contacts consisting of wire bridges which are swept by the wiper of a regulating element forming the actuating element of the switch when the wiper is rotated or displaced. The wire bridges forming the longitudinal contacts are insulated from each other on one side of the circuit board and at least one end of each of the bridges passes through the board to the conductor side where it is connected electrically and fixed mechanically, preferably by dip soldering.
Abstract:
A sealed position transducer which is self-wiping and which is readily adaptable for providing both linear and nonlinear electrical outputs. The transducer includes a housing, a resistive element received in the housing, and a flexible membrane, having a conductive portion formed thereon facing the resistive element, disposed over the resistive element and attached to the housing to seal the interior of the housing from the environment. An object whose position is to be sensed or measured is mounted on or connected to a carriage which movably engages a guide track formed as part of the housing. The carriage includes a roller which causes the conductive portion of the membrane to be deflected into contact with a portion of the resistive element.In one embodiment, where a linear relationship between resistance and distance is desired, a resistive element having a known, constant resistance per unit length is used. By measuring the resistance between the point of contact of the membrane and the resistive element, the distance of the roller from one end of the resistive element is readily determined. Where a nonlinear relationship is desired, a pressure contact clip is used to compress the conductive portion of the flexible membrane into contact with a selected portion of the resistive element.
Abstract:
The control part of the slide member in contact with electrodes of a variable resistance with resistance members and a plural number of electrodes is made larger than the insulation part between two adjacent electrodes so as to secure the conductivity between the electrodes and the slide member. The form of the slide member and the space provided between each electrode part with respect to other such parts satisfy a predetermined mathematical relationship.