公开(公告)号：US4191066A

公开(公告)日：1980-03-04

申请号：US817361

申请日：1977-07-20

Applicant: John J. Keranen

Inventor： John J. Keranen

IPC: H01H9/28 ,  G05G5/06

CPC classification number: H01H9/282 ,  Y10T74/20636

Abstract: A latching and locking arrangement for pushbutton controls is disclosed. A latch carries a plunger resiliently biased by a compression spring having a stronger rating than a pushbutton return spring. The latch is pivoted so that the plunger engages and depresses the pushbutton, after which the latch is translationally moved along its pivotal axis to a latched position wherein a pivot stop prevents rotation of the latch whereby the pushbutton is retained in a depressed position by the plunger. The resiliently biased plunger compensates tolerance deviations between the latched position of the latch and the depressed position of the pushbutton, which deviations were not compensated by an integral solid arm portion of the latch formerly used to hold the pushbutton in a depressed position. An improved pivot stop for the latch is also disclosed. Provision is made for padlock hasp insertion when the latch is in its latched position whereby the pushbutton may be locked in its depressed position.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于按钮控制的闩锁和锁定装置。 闩锁承载由比按钮复位弹簧更高的额定值的压缩弹簧弹性偏压的柱塞。 闩锁枢转使得柱塞接合并按压按钮，之后闩锁沿其枢转轴线平移地移动到闩锁位置，其中枢转止动件阻止闩锁的旋转，由此按钮通过柱塞保持在凹陷位置 。 弹性偏置的柱塞补偿闩锁的锁定位置和按钮的按压位置之间的公差偏差，该偏差未被先前用于将按钮保持在按压位置的闩锁的整体实心臂部分补偿。 还公开了用于闩锁的改进的枢转止动器。 当闩锁处于其锁定位置时，提供挂锁扣插入，由此按钮可以锁定在其按压位置。

公开(公告)号：US4701578A

公开(公告)日：1987-10-20

申请号：US894166

申请日：1986-08-07

Applicant: John J. Keranen ,  Scot F. Peret ,  David R. Stewart

Inventor： John J. Keranen ,  Scot F. Peret ,  David R. Stewart

IPC: H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/72 ,  H01H9/20

CPC classification number: H01H13/72 ,  H01H11/0006

Abstract: Four different versions of multi-position selector switches can be assembled from a kit of parts by selecting various combinations of the parts and assembling them into a housing consisting of an insulating case and cover. Inventory of parts is reduced by mutual use of some parts in two or more versions. The possible selector switch versions are a three position selector switch having three momentary pushbuttons for selectively closing two normally open contacts and opening a normally closed contact a two-position slector switch having two momentary pushbuttons for selectably closing a normally open contact or opening a normally closed contact, a three-position selector switch having three maintainable pushbuttons for selectively closing two normally open contacts and opening the same, and a three-position selector switch having three pushbuttons including a momentary pushbutton and two maintainable pushbuttons for selectively closing two normally open contacts and for opening the maintained contact. The third and fourth versions described above which have maintainable pushbuttons comprise one or two sliding interlock members having cam surfaces cooperating with respective pushbuttons for preventing depression of more than one pushbutton at a time, and a holding plate for releasably retaining the pushbuttons depressed until the latter are returned to an extended position by one of the sliding interlock members.

Abstract translation: 可以通过选择零件的各种组合并将其组装到由绝缘壳和盖组成的壳体中，从一组零件组装四种不同版本的多位置选择开关。 通过在两个或多个版本中相互使用某些部件来减少部件清单。 可能的选择开关版本是具有三个瞬时按钮的三位置选择器开关，用于选择性地闭合两个常开触点并打开常闭触点具有两个瞬时按钮的双位置开关，用于可选择地闭合常开触点或打开常闭触点 接触，具有三个可维护按钮的三位置选择开关，用于选择性地闭合两个常开触点并将其打开;三位置选择开关具有三个按钮，包括一个瞬时按钮和两个可维护的按钮，用于选择性地闭合两个常开触点， 打开维护的联系人。 上述具有可维护按钮的第三和第四版本包括一个或两个滑动互锁构件，其具有与各个按钮配合的凸轮表面，用于一次防止多于一个按钮的按压;以及用于可释放地保持按压的按钮的保持板，直到后者 通过一个滑动互锁构件返回到伸出位置。

公开(公告)号：US4177363A

公开(公告)日：1979-12-04

申请号：US881797

申请日：1978-02-27

Applicant: John J. Keranen

Inventor： John J. Keranen

IPC: H01H13/56 ,  H01H13/68 ,  H01H9/00 ,  G05G11/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/68 ,  Y10T74/20244

Abstract: Two standard momentary pushbuttons mounted in spaced-part relation on a common support normally directly actuate two switch units, respectively. A maintaining and interlocking attachment is interposed between the pushbuttons and switch units so that when one pushbutton is depressed, it will be maintained depressed and will restore and lock out the other pushbutton so that it cannot be depressed simultaneously. This is done by mounting a plurality of spacer rods between the pushbuttons and their associated switch units to provide space for a bracket secured therein and mounting a dual-spring-biased center-pivoted bistable toggle mechanism having a pair of driven pins, one for each pushbutton. A pair of push-levers are clamped to the standard washer-like drive plates of the respective pushbuttons and are provided with push-flanges and elongated drive slots. The push-flanges actuate the plungers of the respective switch units whereas the elongated slots engage the respective driven pins to move the toggle mechanism from one stable state over its line of action to cause it to snap to its other stable state and be maintained thereat.

Abstract translation: 两个标准瞬间按钮分开安装在一个共同的支架上，以分开的方式安装在两个开关单元上。 在按钮和开关单元之间插入维护和互锁附件，使得当按下一个按钮时，它将保持按压，并且将恢复和锁定另一个按钮，使得其不能同时按下。 这通过将多个间隔杆安装在按钮及其相关联的开关单元之间来实现，以为固定在其中的托架提供空间，并且安装双弹簧偏置的中心枢转的双稳态肘节机构，其具有一对从动销 按钮。 一对推杆被夹紧到相应按钮的标准垫圈状驱动板上，并设有推动凸缘和细长的驱动槽。 推动凸缘致动相应开关单元的柱塞，而细长槽与相应的驱动销接合，以使肘节机构在其作用线上从一个稳定状态移动，以使其卡扣到其它稳定状态并保持在其上。

公开(公告)号：US4139755A

公开(公告)日：1979-02-13

申请号：US702761

申请日：1976-07-06

Applicant: Jerome K. Hastings ,  John J. Keranen

Inventor： Jerome K. Hastings ,  John J. Keranen

IPC: H02B1/048 ,  H01H9/02

CPC classification number: H02B1/048

Abstract: A toggle switch having a molded insulating frame mounting a snap-in bushing secured thereto for snap-in mounting of the switch in a hole in a mounting pane. This bushing pivotally retains the toggle lever for operating the switch contacts within the base. This frame includes a pair of depending legs between which the insulating switch base is snap-in mounted and retained. This frame has integrally molded therewith a pair of oppositely disposed resilient back-up elements for pressing against the back of the panel, these elements having at their ends ramped riser bars for accommodating a range of different panel thicknesses while retaining the switch against significant movement on the panel during toggle lever operation.

Abstract translation: 一种拨动开关，其具有模制的绝缘框架，其安装固定在其上的卡扣衬套，用于将开关嵌入式安装在安装板中的孔中。 该衬套枢转地保持肘节杆，以在基座内操作开关触点。 该框架包括一对悬垂的支脚，绝缘开关底座在其之间卡入并保持。 该框架一体地模制成一对相对设置的弹性支撑元件，用于压靠面板的后部，这些元件在它们的端部具有倾斜的立管条，用于容纳一定范围的不同的面板厚度，同时保持开关免受显着的运动 肘杆操作时的面板。