Abstract:
The float controls the inlet valve to maintain a constant level in the float chamber. Flow from the chamber is metered by the stem which is positioned by an idler lever which follows the configuration of the cam carried by a gear segment which is rotated by pinion gear on the lower end of the manually actuated knob. The cam contour is easily controlled and will remain the same in service. The cam is spring loaded against adjusting screws positioned to permit independent adjustment of the low (pilot) and high flow rates. The adjusting screws are respectively accessible and adjustable through the knob when it is in the pilot and high flow positions.
Abstract:
The toggle switch actuator has a handle having a spherical portion which seats on the seat inside the bushing to provide the pivot action for the handle. The plastic insert in the bushing has a slot in which the handle portion having the opposed flats is guided while handle rotation about its own axis is prevented. The spherical portion of the handle is captured between the seat and the insert. Ears on the insert project through slots in the bushing into slots in the mounting plate to prevent any relative rotation of the bushing, insert or plate. The end of the bushing is rolled over the plate to complete the assembly.
Abstract:
The telescopic lever carries a spring loaded cam follower bearing against a cam contoured flipper blade pivotally supported in a center terminal to rock about a pivot point to contact an adjacent stationary contact. The contoured cam surface of the flipper blade combined with the pivot action and the direction of force application by the spring loaded follower acts to give the desired action to the toggle switch (momentary or sustained). All terminals and the flipper are stamped flat pieces which easily assemble into the base with great accuracy and low cost. Simple substitution of parts will change the characteristics of the switch while ensuring use of many common parts. A simple change can apply the concept to single pole or double pole operation. The toggle can be two or three position. Simple changes allow ten different switches. A key feature is the use of a flat center terminal and a flat flipper blade coplanar with one another whereby all necessary contours are formed in stamping operations with resultant accuracy.
Abstract:
The compressed tongue of the switch blade is pivoted on the fixed support member while the side rails are under tension. The actuated end of the blade has integral pivot arms bent at 90* from the plane of the blade and pivoted on ears projecting from the support member. When the plunger is depressed, the side rails pass the pivot point of the tongue and cause the contact carrying end of the blade to snap downwardly. The construction affords considerable overtravel with no adverse effect on contact pressure. The switch provides a high degree of contact wiping.
Abstract:
A coil end and lead connection is embedded in an insulating body which is molded directly around the connection. The insulating body is wedged between adjacent coils with the leads extending through the coil channel.