公开(公告)号：US20040150495A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-05

申请号：US10359006

申请日：2003-02-05

Inventor： Edward E. Lias ,  Michael J. Whipple ,  Jeffrey S. Gibson ,  Michael W. Nordmeyer ,  Ronald D. Smiddle

IPC: H01H009/00 ,  H01H001/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/2472 ,  H01H71/405 ,  H01H71/505 ,  H01H71/524

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes separable contacts and an operating mechanism having a cradle for opening and closing the separable contacts. A trip mechanism cooperates with the cradle of the operating mechanism to trip open the separable contacts. The trip mechanism includes a bimetal conductor, which is electrically connected in series with the separable contacts. The trip mechanism is responsive to a predetermined condition of current flowing in the bimetal conductor. The trip mechanism also includes a magnetic yoke coupled to the bimetal conductor, an armature pivotally mounted to the magnetic yoke, and a spring biasing the armature away from the magnetic yoke. The spring is set apart from the bimetal conductor. The spring is coupled to the armature and engages the magnetic member.

Abstract translation: 断路器包括可分离触点和具有用于打开和闭合可分离触点的托架的操作机构。 跳闸机构与操作机构的托架配合以跳开可分离的触点。 跳闸机构包括与可分离触点串联电连接的双金属导体。 跳闸机构响应于在双金属导体中流动的电流的预定条件。 跳闸机构还包括耦合到双金属导体的磁轭，枢转地安装到磁轭的电枢以及使电枢偏离磁轭的弹簧。 弹簧与双金属导体分开。 弹簧联接到电枢并接合磁性构件。

公开(公告)号：US20040149551A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-05

申请号：US10713574

申请日：2003-11-12

Applicant: Catena Networks, Inc.

Inventor： Steven Porter

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: H04M19/041 ,  H04M3/007 ,  H04M3/02 ,  H04M19/047

Abstract: A system and a method selectively switch between two different voltage supplies supplying a common node. A first of the voltage supplies is coupled to the common node by a first switch and a second of the voltage supplies is coupled to the common node by a second switch. The switching device comprises: a feedback network comprising a high-pass filter for filtering a signal at the common node and outputting the filtered signal as a feedback signal; a timing controller coupled to at least one of the first and second voltages supplies for determining when to switch between said first and second power supplies; a ring switch controller for applying a first control signal to the first switch for selectively enabling and disabling the first switch in response to the timing controller and the feedback signal; and a battery switch controller for applying a second control signal to the second switch for selective enabling and disabling the second switch in response to the timing controller and the feedback signal. The method comprises the steps of: receiving a request to switch between the first and second voltage supplies; gradually removing the voltage supply coupled to the common node; gradually applying the other of said voltage supplies; and filtering a signal at said common node for detecting noise.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法有选择地在提供公共节点的两个不同电压源之间切换。 电压源中的第一个通过第一开关耦合到公共节点，并且第二电压源通过第二开关耦合到公共节点。 开关装置包括：反馈网络，包括用于对公共节点处的信号进行滤波并输出滤波后的信号作为反馈信号的高通滤波器; 连接到所述第一和第二电压供应中的至少一个的定时控制器，用于确定何时在所述第一和第二电源之间切换; 环形开关控制器，用于将第一控制信号施加到第一开关，用于响应于定时控制器和反馈信号选择性地启用和禁用第一开关; 以及电池开关控制器，用于将第二控制信号施加到第二开关，用于响应于定时控制器和反馈信号选择性地启用和禁用第二开关。 该方法包括以下步骤：接收在第一和第二电压源之间切换的请求; 逐渐消除耦合到公共节点的电源; 逐渐施加所述电压源中的另一个; 以及对所述公共节点处的信号进行滤波以检测噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20040140874A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-22

申请号：US10476594

申请日：2003-10-31

Inventor： Wolfgang Leitl ,  Christoph Weber

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: H01H71/2463 ,  H01H71/0214 ,  H01H2071/0292 ,  H01H2071/249

Abstract: An aim is to optimize the number of components required for a switchgear, and to ensure a variable arrangement for an electromagnetic tripping device arranged in the switchgear, with the highest amount of precision in terms of kinematics. To this end, the components of the switchgear, such as the trip coil and/or the armature and/or the tappet, are guided in bearings formed by parts of the housing.

Abstract translation: 目的是优化开关柜所需的部件数量，并确保布置在开关设备中的电磁脱扣装置的可变布置，在运动学方面具有最高的精度。 为此，诸如脱扣线圈和/或电枢和/或挺杆之类的开关装置的部件在由壳体的部件形成的轴承中被引导。

公开(公告)号：US20040118669A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：US10731646

申请日：2003-12-08

Inventor： Oliver C. Mou

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/12 ,  H01H9/162 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H2219/04 ,  H01H2219/042 ,  H01H2229/042

Abstract: A gaming machine illuminated push-button switch includes a body for mounting to the gaming machine. A switch is mounted to the body. A push-button is movably supported by the body. An actuator is configured to actuate the switch in response to movement of the push-button. The body is configured to accept a lamp and provide power to inputs of the lamp. The lamp includes a light emitting element and a polarity matching module. When power is applied to the inputs of the lamp, the light emitting element illuminates part of the switch. In one embodiment, the light emitting element is a light emitting diode and the polarity matching module comprises a diode bridge. In one embodiment, diodes of the bridge are associated with a circuit board which is located in a housing of the lamp.

Abstract translation: 游戏机照明按钮开关包括用于安装到游戏机的主体。 开关安装在车身上。 按钮可被身体移动支撑。 致动器被配置为响应于按钮的移动来致动开关。 身体被配置为接受灯并为灯的输入提供电力。 灯包括发光元件和极性匹配模块。 当对灯的输入施加电力时，发光元件照亮开关的一部分。 在一个实施例中，发光元件是发光二极管，极性匹配模块包括二极管桥。 在一个实施例中，桥的二极管与位于灯的壳体中的电路板相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20040118664A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：US10324562

申请日：2002-12-19

Applicant: LEAR CORPORATION

Inventor： Todd L. DePue ,  Christopher D. Spielman

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/181 ,  B60K37/06 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2003/0293

Abstract: A multifunction switch is used to scroll through a set of system modes, such as ambient temperature and radio volume. The switch can also be used to choose a particular system mode from the set of system modes. The same switch can then be used to adjust a parameter associated with the system mode, for example, adjusting the volume level (parameter) of the radio volume (system mode). The multifunction switch includes a switch body for actuating the switch. The switch also includes a display portion for displaying system mode information.

Abstract translation: 多功能开关用于滚动一系列系统模式，例如环境温度和无线电体积。 交换机也可以用于从一组系统模式中选择特定的系统模式。 然后可以使用相同的开关来调整与系统模式相关联的参数，例如调整无线电卷的音量（参数）（系统模式）。 多功能开关包括用于致动开关的开关体。 该开关还包括用于显示系统模式信息的显示部分。

公开(公告)号：US20040108190A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-10

申请号：US10309357

申请日：2002-12-04

Applicant: Defond Manufacturing Limited

Inventor： Kin Yu Wong

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: H01H15/06

Abstract: An electrical switch comprising a casing, two rows of fixed contacts located within the casing and on opposite sides thereof, and a moving contact for making and breaking electrical connection between the fixed contacts of each row. An operating member is provided between the two rows of fixed contacts. The operating member is supported by the casing for relative movement along a path co-extensive with the two rows of fixed contacts to move the moving contacts into contact with and out of contact from the fixed contacts of the corresponding rows. The moving contacts are carried by the operating member on opposite sides thereof for movement thereby, facing the two rows of fixed contacts in opposite directions.

Abstract translation: 一种电气开关，包括壳体，位于壳体内和其相对侧上的两排固定触点，以及用于在每行的固定触点之间形成和断开电连接的移动触点。 操作构件设置在两排固定触点之间。 操作构件由壳体支撑，以沿着与两排固定触点共同扩展的路径进行相对移动，以使移动触点与相应行的固定触点接触和脱离接触。 移动触点由操作构件在其相对侧上承载，从而沿相反方向面向两行固定触点。

公开(公告)号：US20040095217A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-20

申请号：US10704972

申请日：2003-11-12

Applicant: ASML NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Erik R. Loopstra

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/70758 ,  H01J2237/0458 ,  H01J2237/31794 ,  H02K41/0354 ,  H02K2201/18

Abstract: An actuator comprises a magnet yoke and a carrier member movable relative to the magnet yoke. The magnet yoke has at least one permanent magnet and the carrier member is positioned in the magnetic field produced by this magnet. The carrier member has an auxiliary magnetic member that produces a relative bias force between the carrier member and the magnet yoke. The bias force will be used to compensate for a weight applied to the device and acts as a bearing with a very large compliance. The carrier member also comprises a coil. Passing current through the coil produces a Lorentz force for further control of the actuator; alternatively, the device provides a velocity transducer by sensing the EMF generated in the coil by relative motion of the carrier member and magnet yoke.

Abstract translation: 致动器包括磁轭和可相对于磁轭移动的载体构件。 磁轭具有至少一个永磁体，并且载体构件位于由该磁体产生的磁场中。 载体构件具有在载体构件和磁轭之间产生相对偏压力的辅助磁性构件。 偏置力将用于补偿施加到装置上的重量，并作为具有非常大的顺应性的轴承。 载体构件还包括线圈。 通过线圈的电流产生洛伦兹力用于进一步控制致动器; 替代地，该装置通过感测通过载体构件和磁轭的相对运动在线圈中产生的EMF来提供速度换能器。

公开(公告)号：US20040045797A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-11

申请号：US10237991

申请日：2002-09-10

Applicant: TAKATA-PETRI AG

Inventor： Helmut Bonn ,  Harald Burdack

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: B60Q5/003 ,  H01H1/18

Abstract: A steering wheel for motor vehicle that includes at least one switching device for actuating an electric functional group such as, for example, a vehicle horn. The switching device includes two electric contact elements that can be moved in relation to one another and can be brought into contact with one another for actuating the functional group. According to the invention, one of the contact elements is mounted in a springy manner and so that one of the contact elements glides along the other element after the two contact elements have been brought into contact with one another for actuating the electric functional group.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的方向盘，其包括至少一个用于致动电功能组（例如车辆喇叭）的开关装置。 开关装置包括两个可相对于彼此移动的电接触元件，并可彼此接触以致动功能组。 根据本发明，接触元件中的一个以弹性方式安装，使得接触元件中的一个在两个接触元件彼此接触以致动电功能组之后沿另一个元件滑动。

公开(公告)号：US20040036565A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-26

申请号：US10228708

申请日：2002-08-26

Inventor： Michael P. Farrey ,  Michael G. Marchini

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: H01H36/0073 ,  H01H37/56

Abstract: An apparatus and method for actuating and deactuating an electro-mechanical switch utilizing an energy-storing actuator is disclosed. An electro-mechanical switch can be configured to include an (internal or external) lever. A first magnet having a first magnetic field thereof is generally located on the (internal or external) lever of the electro-mechanical switch. A second magnet having a second magnetic field thereof is generally located on an energy-storing actuator, such as a bi-metal coil, wherein the second magnetic field of the second magnet opposes the first magnetic field of the first magnet to form an opposing magnetic force thereof in order to actuate and deactuate the electro-mechanical switch.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种利用能量存储致动器致动和停止机电开关的装置和方法。 机电开关可以被配置为包括（内部或外部）杆。 具有第一磁场的第一磁体通常位于机电开关的（内部或外部）杆上。 具有第二磁场的第二磁体通常位于诸如双金属线圈的储能致动器上，其中第二磁体的第二磁场与第一磁体的第一磁场相反，以形成相对的磁 以便致动和停用机电开关。

公开(公告)号：US20040032311A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：US10453914

申请日：2003-06-02

Applicant: G.T. Development Corporation

Inventor： Alan K. Forsythe

IPC: H01H009/00

CPC classification number: H01H15/06 ,  H01H36/0033 ,  H01H36/004 ,  H01H36/006

Abstract: A three-position push-pull switch assembly is disclosed that includes two magnetic reed switches mounted to a circuit board located within the switch housing. A magnet is mounted to an actuator that extends into the switch housing and is axially translatable from a center position to a pushed in position and a pulled out position. When in the center position, the two magnetic reed switches are in a first closed-open operational state. When force is applied to the actuator shaft to move it into the pushed-in position, the reed switches are in a second closed-open operational state. Similarly, when force is applied to move the actuator shaft to the pulled out position, the magnetic reed switches are in a third closed-open operational state. A detent mechanism maintains the switch assembly in the center position when the actuator shaft is not being pulled or pushed away from that position and returns the switch assembly to the center position after being switched to either the pushed in or pulled out positions to thereby provide momentary push-pull operation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种三位置推挽开关组件，其包括安装到位于开关壳体内的电路板的两个磁簧开关。 磁体安装在致动器上，该致动器延伸到开关壳体中并且可从中心位置轴向平移到推入位置和拉出位置。 当处于中心位置时，两个磁簧开关处于第一闭路操作状态。 当向执行器轴施加力以将其移动到推入位置时，簧片开关处于第二闭合运行状态。 类似地，当施加力以将致动器轴移动到拉出位置时，磁簧开关处于第三闭合运行状态。 当致动器轴未被拉动或从该位置推开时，制动机构将开关组件保持在中心位置，并且在切换到推入或拉出位置之后将开关组件返回到中心位置，从而提供瞬时 推拉操作。