公开(公告)号：US3590195A

公开(公告)日：1971-06-29

申请号：US3590195D

申请日：1968-10-31

Applicant: INT STANDARD ELECTRIC CORP

Inventor： DRIVER DOUGLAS LOUIS ASHTON

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/7013 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2209/016 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2225/014 ,  H01H2229/026 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2237/006 ,  H04M1/23

Abstract: An array of pushbuttons is formed as domes in a plate of springy material. The domes behave in the manner of the base of an oilcan-snapping in when pressure is applied to close pushbutton contacts and snapping out to open the contacts when pressure is released.

公开(公告)号：US09607789B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US14577479

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: DELTA SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Sorin Hodea

IPC: H01H13/58 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/52

CPC classification number: H01H13/58 ,  H01H1/365 ,  H01H1/44 ,  H01H3/022 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/64 ,  H01H2013/525 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/044 ,  H01H2221/052 ,  H01H2235/026

Abstract: A switch assembly and method of operation comprises a housing having top and bottom ends spaced about a longitudinal axis and a selectively movable knob coupled to a plunger arrangement having a shaft that extends from inside the housing to couple to the knob. The switch assembly also comprises a printed circuit board having at least one wiper for engaging a contact extending from the plunger arrangement. A step shaft projects from the shaft of the plunger arrangement such that when a maintained mode of operation is desired by the switch assembly, the step shaft engages a retaining assembly formed by a portion of the housing, and when a momentary mode of operation is desired by the switch assembly the step shaft is positioned such that is free from engaging the retaining assembly.

公开(公告)号：US08890019B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13366611

申请日：2012-02-06

Applicant: Roger Webster Faulkner

Inventor： Roger Webster Faulkner

IPC: H01H33/16 ,  H01H33/59 ,  H01H33/38 ,  H01H33/32 ,  H01H33/34

CPC classification number: H01H33/161 ,  H01H33/16 ,  H01H33/22 ,  H01H33/32 ,  H01H33/34 ,  H01H33/38 ,  H01H33/596 ,  H01H2201/004

Abstract: A commutating circuit breaker that progressively inserts increasing resistance into a circuit via physical motion of a shuttle that is linked into the circuit by at least one set of sliding electrical contacts on the shuttle that connect the power through the moving shuttle to a sequence of different resistive paths with increasing resistance; the motion of the shuttle can be either linear or rotary. At no point are the sliding stator electrodes separated from the matching stationary stator electrodes so as to generate a powerful arc, which minimizes damage to the sliding stator electrodes. Instead, the current is commutated from one resistive path to the next with small enough changes in resistance at each step that arcing is suppressed. The variable resistance can either be within the moving shuttle, or the shuttle can comprise a commutating shuttle that moves the current over a series of stationary resistors.

Abstract translation: 一种换向断路器，其通过梭子的物理运动逐渐地将增加的电阻插入到电路中，所述梭通过梭子上的至少一组滑动电触点连接到电路中，所述滑动电触点将穿过移动穿梭的电力连接到不同电阻序列 阻力增加的路径; 梭子的运动可以是线性的或旋转的。 滑动式定子电极与匹配的固定式定子电极分离，从而产生强大的电弧，从而最大限度地减少对滑动定子电极的损伤。 相反，电流从一个电阻路径切换到下一个，在每个步骤的电阻值都足够小的变化，电弧被抑制。 可变电阻可以在移动的梭子内，或者梭子可以包括将电流移动通过一系列固定电阻器的换向梭。

公开(公告)号：US20050023123A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10898831

申请日：2004-07-26

Applicant: Mamoru Miyako

Inventor： Mamoru Miyako

IPC: H01H11/04 ,  H01H1/06 ,  H01H1/10 ,  H01H1/18 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H9/26

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H1/06 ,  H01H1/10 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/024 ,  H01H2203/008 ,  H01H2215/008

Abstract: A contact structure for a switch that ensures stable electrical connection. The contact structure includes a substrate. A first fixed contact and a second fixed contact are arranged on the substrate and spaced from each other. An elastically deformable movable contact engages and disengages the first and second fixed contacts. The movable contact includes a recess. A conductive member is arranged on the movable contact for electrically connecting the first and second fixed contacts when the movable contact engages the first and second fixed contacts.

Abstract translation: 用于开关的接触结构，确保稳定的电气连接。 接触结构包括基底。 第一固定触点和第二固定触点布置在基板上并彼此间隔开。 可弹性变形的可动触头使第一和第二固定触点接合并脱开。 可动触点包括凹部。 导电构件设置在可动触头上，用于当可动触头接合第一和第二固定触头时，电连接第一和第二固定触头。

公开(公告)号：US4689608A

公开(公告)日：1987-08-25

申请号：US693638

申请日：1985-01-22

Applicant: Frank J. Bolda ,  John P. McKnight ,  Russell J. Sturm

Inventor： Frank J. Bolda ,  John P. McKnight ,  Russell J. Sturm

IPC: H01H13/22 ,  H01H1/26 ,  H01H13/12 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H03M11/20 ,  G08C9/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H03M11/20 ,  H01H1/26 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2203/024 ,  H01H2205/00 ,  H01H2209/026 ,  H01H2215/028 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/02 ,  H01H2221/04 ,  H01H2225/012 ,  H01H2229/024 ,  H01H2229/034 ,  H01H2229/042 ,  H01H2239/004 ,  H01H2239/008

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the snap actuator is an angled magnetically permeable plate. One leg of the angled plate is attracted to a strip magnet placed on a circuitboard. This particular portion of the plate also has two spring fingers that make contact with spherical or domed contacts on the circuitboard or, in the alternative, have formed dome portions in the end of each finger for contacting flat contacts on the circuitboard so that a wiping action that is resistant to contamination results. The other leg of the angled plate serves as a lever arm to which key button pressure is applied. The angle between the plates or the edge of the strip magnet serves as a fulcrum for pivoting the plate under the influence of key pressure. When key pressure has built up sufficiently, the magnetic attraction is substantially broken and the angled plate is suddenly released, thereby breaking contact with the circuit contacts and allowing the circuit voltage to be sensed.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的优选实施例中，卡扣致动器是成角度的磁导板。 角板的一条腿被吸引到放置在电路板上的带状磁体。 板的该特定部分还具有两个弹簧指，其与电路板上的球形或圆顶形触点接触，或者替代地，在每个手指的端部形成有圆顶部分，用于接触电路板上的平坦触点，使得擦拭动作 这是耐污染的结果。 角板的另一条腿用作施加按键按压的杠杆臂。 板状物之间的角度或带状磁体的边缘作为支撑件，用于在压力的影响下枢转板。 当键压力充分增加时，磁吸引力基本上被破坏，并且倾斜板突然释放，从而与电路触头断开接触并且允许检测电路电压。

公开(公告)号：US4349712A

公开(公告)日：1982-09-14

申请号：US113792

申请日：1980-01-21

Applicant: Dieter Michalski

Inventor： Dieter Michalski

IPC: H01H13/48 ,  H01H5/30 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/04

CPC classification number: H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2201/002 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2209/018 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2217/018 ,  H01H2219/002 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2225/014 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H01H2229/038

Abstract: A push-button switch using one dome sheet of plastics with an electrode on one face and a second flat sheet of plastics with an electrode on the face opposite the first one. Between the sheets and below the second one plates of rigid material with holes below the dome are arranged. When the button is depressed the dome snaps over to the other side of the plastic sheet and the electrode contacts the electrode on the flat plastic sheet. By the hole in the plate below the flat sheet a chatter-proof contact is established.

Abstract translation: 一个按钮开关，其使用一个塑料圆顶片，一个电极在一个面上，另一个平坦的塑料片在与第一个相反的表面上具有电极。 在板之间和下方之间布置具有在圆顶下方的孔的刚性材料的第二个板。 当按钮被按下时，圆顶卡扣到塑料片的另一侧，并且电极与扁平塑料片上的电极接触。 通过平板下方的孔中的孔，建立了防抖接触。

公开(公告)号：US4067102A

公开(公告)日：1978-01-10

申请号：US558481

申请日：1975-03-14

Applicant: Gideon A. DuRocher ,  Daniel J. DuRocher

Inventor： Gideon A. DuRocher ,  Daniel J. DuRocher

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H11/06

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/016 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2205/014 ,  H01H2207/002 ,  H01H2207/01 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2215/028 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2227/014 ,  H01H2229/032 ,  H01H2229/044 ,  H01H2229/058 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A tactile switch plate for a keyboard member has a planar body portion provided with a plurality of outwardly deformed carrier portions corresponding in number and spacing to the number and spacing of the keys of the keyboard. Each of the carrier portions is resiliently flexible for movement toward the plane of the body and each carrier portion carries a preferably elastomeric switching member that is adapted to bridge the conductors and establish an electrical circuit between the conductors. The plate and switching members are produced by a molding process and the elastomeric switching members are cured by heat.

Abstract translation: 用于键盘构件的触觉开关板具有平面主体部分，其设置有与键盘的键的数量和间隔相对应的数量和间隔的多个向外变形的载体部分。 每个承载部分具有弹性挠性以朝向主体的平面移动，并且每个承载部分承载优选弹性体的开关构件，其适于桥接导体并在导体之间建立电路。 板和切换构件通过模制工艺制造，并且弹性体切换构件通过加热固化。

公开(公告)号：US4029916A

公开(公告)日：1977-06-14

申请号：US569381

申请日：1975-04-18

Applicant: Pak-Jong Chu

Inventor： Pak-Jong Chu

IPC: H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H1/14

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/01 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2221/016 ,  H01H2233/004 ,  H01H2233/022 ,  H01H2233/098 ,  H01H2235/002

Abstract: A push button switch has a spring contact plate and a circuit board in superposed position. The spring contact plate has one or more switch positions, each switch position comprising a prestressed domed portion surrounded by a flat sheet portion. The domed portion includes a central portion and radial webs connecting the central portion to the flat sheet portion. Spring contacts extend radially from the central portion, each contact between a pair of webs. The domed portion is prestressed to assume a stable position offset upwards from a plane coincident with the flat sheet portion, and the webs each have an upwardly bent portion at the junction with the flat sheet portion. A push button acts on the central portion and pressure on the push button causes the central portion to snap through the plane of the flat sheet portion, with the spring contacts contacting contact areas on the circuit board. Release of the push button enables the domed portion to snap back to the stable position.

Abstract translation: 按钮开关具有弹簧接触板和叠置位置的电路​​板。 弹簧接触板具有一个或多个开关位置，每个开关位置包括由平板部分包围的预应力圆顶部分。 圆顶部分包括将中心部分连接到平板部分的中心部分和径向腹板。 弹簧接触件从中心部分径向延伸，每一个接触在一对腹板之间。 拱顶部分被预应力地呈现从与平片部分重合的平面向上偏移的稳定位置，并且腹板在与平片部分的接合处具有向上弯曲的部分。 按钮作用在中心部分上，按钮上的压力使得中心部分卡扣平板部分的平面，弹簧触点接触电路板上的接触区域。 按钮的释放使得圆顶部分能够回弹到稳定的位置。

公开(公告)号：US3968336A

公开(公告)日：1976-07-06

申请号：US508480

申请日：1974-09-23

Applicant: Wendell C. Johnson

Inventor： Wendell C. Johnson

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H1/06 ,  H01H13/00 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/26

CPC classification number: H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2205/01 ,  H01H2205/032 ,  H01H2205/036 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/028 ,  H01H2215/04 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2227/018 ,  H01H2229/016 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  H01H2229/06 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  Y10T29/49105 ,  Y10T29/49218 ,  Y10T29/49222

Abstract: A switching device having a movable contact element characterized by a set of unconnected, curved slots radiating outward from a central key area and equally spaced around the central key area. The radially extending unconnected, curved slots may be sections of a spiral, at least some of which sections overlap each other. Adjustment of the spring rate of the movable contact element is accomplished by adjusting the length of the slots or by regulating the distance of the inner terminus of the slots from a central point of the central key area. The movable contact element either contacts a second contact element for contact switching or approaches the second contact element for capacitive switching.A plurality of the switching elements can be formed in a planar array on a continuous metallic substrate to provide a keyboard. The movable switching elements can be formed on the metallized areas of a printed circuit board.

Abstract translation: 一种具有可移动接触元件的开关装置，其特征在于一组从中心键区域向外辐射并且围绕中心键区域间隔开的未连接的弯曲槽。 径向延伸的未连接的弯曲槽可以是螺旋的部分，其中至少一些部分彼此重叠。 通过调整狭槽的长度或通过调节槽的内部末端与中心键区域的中心点的距离来实现可动接触元件的弹簧速率的调节。 可动接触元件或者接触用于接触切换的第二接触元件或接近用于电容式开关的第二接触元件。

公开(公告)号：US3308253A

公开(公告)日：1967-03-07

申请号：US44275865

申请日：1965-03-25

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： MORRIS KRAKINOWSKI

IPC: F16B21/20 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/807

CPC classification number: H01H13/807 ,  F16B21/20 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2209/002 ,  H01H2209/014 ,  H01H2217/016 ,  H01H2217/026 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2227/018 ,  H01H2229/016 ,  H01H2231/034