公开(公告)号：WO2005117212A2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：PCT/US2005017935

申请日：2005-05-20

Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO

Inventor： ODDSEN DENNIS A ,  LINDENSTRAUS LESLIE ,  TUFANO ANTHONY ,  ZACHAREVITZ STEVE

IPC: H01R4/66 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/68 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H02G3/14

CPC classification number: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/652 ,  H01R13/68 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R24/78 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  H02G3/123 ,  H02G3/14

Abstract: The instant invention overcomes the difficulties encountered with respect to mounting electrical wiring devices to a common box and then positioning the devices relative to each other prior to attaching a wall plate. Some of the difficulties encountered are positioning the wiring devices to be in alignment with each other, locating the wiring devices to be parallel to each other, adjusting the spacing between the different devices to be equal and uniform and fixing all of the devices to be flat against the wall. In the prior art, the wiring devices are first loosely attached to a box and then moved back and forth, and up and down to fit within cut outs in a wall plate which is then attached to the wiring devices with screws. A time consuming and tedious job. This invention overcomes these deficiencies by providing wiring devices that have locating openings for engaging alignment pins located on a plate that is subsequently attached to a box. The alignment pins, when engaged by the close clearance locating openings, accurately positions the wiring devices to allow a wall plate to be placed around the wiring devices without requiring any initial or subsequent adjustment. Each set of alignment pins on the alignment plate can be located on a vertical axis which accurately defines the center for the wiring device. The opening in the wiring device receives and holds captive a set of alignment pins. The alignment pins accurately position, align and locate all of the wiring devices mounted to the alignment plate, and the plate allows the wiring devices to be positioned against a flat surface. Thereafter, a wall plate can be positioned around the wiring devices without requiring any adjustment.

Abstract translation: 本发明克服了在将电气接线装置安装到公共箱体之前遇到的困难，然后在安装壁板之前相对于彼此定位装置。 遇到的一些困难是将配线装置彼此对准，将配线装置彼此平行地布置，将不同装置之间的间距调整为相等和均匀，并将所有装置固定成平坦 靠墙。 在现有技术中，布线装置首先松散地附接到盒子上，然后来回移动，并且上下移动以装配在壁板的切口中，然后用螺钉将其连接到布线装置。 一个耗时和乏味的工作。 本发明通过提供具有定位开口的布线装置来克服这些缺陷，所述定位开口用于接合位于板上的对准销，随后将其连接到箱体上。 定位销在靠近间隙定位孔啮合时，精确地定位接线装置，以允许墙板放置在接线装置周围，而不需要任何初始或随后的调整。 对准板上的每组对准销可以位于准确地限定配线装置中心的垂直轴上。 接线装置中的开口接收并保持一组对准引脚。 对准销精确地定位，对准和定位安装到对准板的所有接线装置，并且板允许接线装置抵靠平坦的表面定位。 此后，可以在布线装置周围设置壁板，而不需要任何调整。

公开(公告)号：WO2005117511A2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：PCT/US2005017605

申请日：2005-05-20

Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO

Inventor： SCHMIETA GERD ,  MEYER MICHAEL ,  ODDSEN DENNIS A ,  TUFANO ANTHONY ,  LINDENSTRAUS LESLIE ,  SHERMAN JAMES J ,  LANGFIT TIM

IPC: H02G3/14 ,  H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H02G3/14

Abstract: There is disclosed a wall plate for a wiring device. The wall plate has a single opening for receiving one or a gang of two or more wiring devices within the single opening. The wall plate has along its vertical axis, a surface of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines drawn between points of varying distance from a datum plane. The surface has zero second differential when the rate of height increase of individual splines is constant. The wall plate, when composed of non-conducting material, has a conductive coating on its front surface, on its back surface or on both its front and back surfaces. When the wiring device is a switch, the surface of the switch face follows that of the wall plate. When the wiring device is a receptacle, the surface along the receptacle face is flat in one plane to allow for the proper seating of an inserted plug.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于布线装置的壁板。 壁板具有用于接收单个开口内的两个或更多个接线装置的一个或一组的单个开口。 壁板沿其垂直轴线，是正的第一差速器和零秒差速器的表面，包括在与基准平面不同的距离点之间绘制的花键的组合。 当单个花键的高度增加率恒定时，表面具有零秒差。 当由非导电材料组成时，该壁板在其前表面，其背面或其前后表面上具有导电涂层。 当接线装置是开关时，开关面的表面与墙板的表面相反。 当接线装置是插座时，沿着插座面的表面在一个平面中是平坦的，以允许插入插头的正确安置。

公开(公告)号：WO2005013300A2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：PCT/US2004023816

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO

Inventor： ENDRES PAUL ,  KUREK STEPHEN R ,  TUFANO ANTHONY ,  ODDSEN DENNIS A

IPC: H01H19/635 ,  H01H21/02 ,  H01H21/24 ,  H01H

CPC classification number: H01H21/025 ,  H01H19/635 ,  H01H21/245

Abstract: There is disclosed a paddle switch operated by pushing on the lower portion of a rocker paddle to turn the switch "on" or "off'. The lower edge of the paddle pivots in and out about its upper edge. The switch includes semi-rigid spiral wound driver means having a conical end coupled to be driven by the rocker paddle. When the rocker paddle is pushed in, the paddle urges the semi-rigid driver means to rotate a cam means in a first, clock wise direction, or a second, counter clock wise direction. Alternate rotation of the cam drives a slider member having a cam follower back and forth along a linear axis. A shaped leaf spring cooperates with the cam follower to assist in the movement of the slider and determine its rest positions. An indicator such as an LED is used to indicate the state of conduction of the switch. When the rocker paddle is released, it is biased by a spring to pivot back to its initial position. The rocker paddle of the switch is not located within a frame and has a surface along its vertical axis of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines which extend between points of varying distances from a datum plane. This surface has zero second differential when the rate of height increase of individual splines is constant.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过推动摇杆的下部以将开关“打开”或“关闭”操作的桨开关，桨叶的下边缘围绕其上边缘枢转转动，该开关包括半刚性 螺旋缠绕的驱动装置具有一个联接成由摇臂桨驱动的锥形端，当摇杆被推入时，桨推动半刚性的驱动装置使凸轮装置在第一个时钟方向或第二个 凸轮驱动一个具有凸轮从动件的滑动构件，其沿着直线轴向前后移动，一个成形的叶片弹簧与凸轮从动件配合以帮助滑动件的运动并确定其静止位置。 诸如LED的指示器用于指示开关的传导状态，当摇杆被释放时，其被弹簧偏压以枢转回到其初始位置。开关的摇杆不位于 框架，并有一个su 其沿着正的第一差分和零秒差分的垂直轴线表示，其包括在与基准平面不同距离的点之间延伸的样条的组合。 当单个花键的高度增加率恒定时，该曲面具有零秒差。

公开(公告)号：WO2005013301A3

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2004023953

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO

Inventor： ENDRES PAUL ,  KUREK STEPHEN R ,  TUFANO ANTHONY ,  ODDSEN DENNIS A

IPC: H01H9/12 ,  H01H19/635 ,  H01H21/02 ,  H01H21/24 ,  H02G3/14 ,  H01H13/00

CPC classification number: H02G3/14 ,  H01H9/12 ,  H01H19/635 ,  H01H21/025 ,  H01H21/245

Abstract: There is disclosed a robust on-off rocker paddle switch operated by pushing on the lower portion of a rocker paddle to turn the switch "on" or "off'. The lower edge of the rocker paddle pivots in and out about its top or upper edge. Bias means urges the lower portion of the rocker paddle to always be in its out position whether the switch is in the "on" state or position or the "off "state or position. The rocker paddle of the switch is not located within a frame and the surface of the switch has, along its vertical axis, a contour of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines which extend between points of varying distances from a datum plane. The contour has zero second differential when the rate of height increase of individual splines is constant. An actuator coupled to the rocker paddle (the face) of the switch causes a cam to rotate in a clockwise direction and in a counter clockwise direction as the rocker paddle is alternately depressed. The rocker paddle pivots about its top edge and repeated pressing on the lower surface of the rocker paddle causes the actuator to alternately rotate the cam in a clockwise direction and in a counter-clockwise direction. Alternate rotation of the cam drives a slider member having a triangular shaped cam follower along a first and a second opposite direction along a common linear axis. A cam shaped leaf spring cooperates with the triangular shaped cam follower to aid in the movement of the slider and determines its at rest position. An indicator such as a light can be used to indicate the state of conduction of the switch.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种坚固的开关式摇杆开关，通过推动摇杆的下部以使开关“打开”或“关闭”而操作，摇杆的下边缘围绕其顶部或上部枢转进出， 边缘，偏置意味着促使摇杆的下部总是处于其位置，无论开关是处于“开”状态还是“关”状态或位置，开关的摇臂不在 一个框架和开关的表面沿其垂直轴线具有正的第一差分和零秒差分的轮廓，包括在与基准平面不同距离的点之间延伸的样条的组合，轮廓具有零秒差分 当单个花键的高度增加速率恒定时，连接到开关的摇杆（表面）的致动器使得凸轮沿顺时针方向和逆时针方向旋转，因为摇杆是交替的 沮丧 摇杆在其顶部边缘上枢转并且重复地按压摇杆的下表面使致动器沿顺时针方向和逆时针方向交替地旋转凸轮。 凸轮的交替旋转沿着共同的线性轴线沿着第一和第二相反方向驱动具有三角形凸轮从动件的滑块构件。 凸轮形板簧与三角形凸轮从动件配合以帮助滑块的运动并确定其静止位置。 诸如光的指示器可用于指示开关的导通状态。

公开(公告)号：WO2005013651A3

公开(公告)日：2005-09-09

申请号：PCT/US2004023817

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO

Inventor： ENDRES PAUL ,  KUREK STEPHEN R ,  TUFANO ANTHONY ,  ODDSEN DENNIS A

IPC: H01H19/635 ,  H01H21/02 ,  H01H21/24 ,  H02G3/14 ,  H01H13/00 ,  H01H3/00

CPC classification number: H01H21/025 ,  H01H19/635 ,  H01H21/245 ,  H02G3/14

Abstract: There is disclosed a paddle switch operated by pushing on the lower portion of a rocker paddle to turn the switch "on" or "off". The lower edge of the paddle pivots in and out about its upper edge. The switch includes articulated driver means coupled to be driven by the rocker paddle when it is depressed and to urge the rocker paddle back to its out position. When the rocker paddle is pushed in, it urges the articulated driver means to rotate a cam means in a first, clock wise direction, or a second, counter clockwise direction. Alternate rotation of the cam drives a slider member having a cam follower back and forth along a linear axis. A shaped leaf spring cooperates with the cam follower to assist in the movement of the slider and to determine its rest positions. An indicator such as an LED is used to indicate the state of conduction of the switch. When the rocker paddle is released, it is biased by the articulated drive means to pivot back to its initial position. The rocker paddle of the switch is not located within a frame and has surface along its vertical axis of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines which extend between points of varying distance from a datum plane. This surface has zero second differential when the rate of height increase of individual splines is constant.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过推动摇臂桨的下部以将开关“接通”或“断开”而操作的桨式开关。 桨的下边缘围绕其上边枢转进出。 该开关包括铰接的驱动器装置，当它被压下时，该装置被摇杆桨叶驱动，并且将摇臂桨推回到其出位置。 当摇杆推入时，它推动铰接的驱动器装置以第一顺时针方向或第二逆时针方向旋转凸轮装置。 凸轮的交替旋转驱动具有凸轮从动件的滑块构件沿线性轴线来回移动。 成形的片簧与凸轮从动件协作以协助滑块的运动并确定其静止位置。 诸如LED之类的指示器用于指示开关的导通状态。 当摇臂板被释放时，其被铰接驱动装置偏压以回转到其初始位置。 开关的摇臂板不位于框架内，并且沿着其正一次差分和零二次差分的垂直轴线具有表面，其由在距基准平面不同距离的点之间延伸的花键组合组成。 当单个花键的高度增加率恒定时，该表面具有零二次微分。

公开(公告)号：WO2005117226A3

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：PCT/US2005017937

申请日：2005-05-20

Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO

Inventor： KUREK STEPHEN R ,  ENDRES PAUL ,  TUFANO ANTHONY ,  ODDSEN DENNIS A

IPC: H02G3/14

CPC classification number: H01H23/025 ,  H01H23/143 ,  H02G3/14

Abstract: There is disclosed structure which overcomes the deficiencies with respect to prior art devices by providing a wiring device such as a switch having a paddle that pivots about its upper end and is biased to assume the same at rest position when either in its on position or off position. Repeated pressing and releasing the lower portion of the face of the switch paddle alternately closes and opens a set of contacts within the switch to alternately connect and disconnect a load from a source of electricity each time the paddle is pressed. Thus, regardless of whether adjacent switches are on-off switches or 3-way switches, they will always be in alignment. An on-off indicator such as a small light is provided to indicate to a user when the contacts of the switch are opened or closed. The paddle of the switch has a length-width ratio dimension that is proportioned to provide a finger contact surface of increased area to allow a user to more easily and quickly identify and operate a particular switch. The vertical axis of the switch has a surface of positive first differential, comprised of splines drawn between points if varying distance from a datum plane, and has along the horizontal axis a surface of a positive first differential and negative second differential, comprised of a combination of splines drawn between points of varying distance from the datum plane.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过提供诸如开关的布线装置来克服现有技术装置的缺陷的结构，该开关具有在其上端枢转的偏移状态并且当其处于其位置或关闭时被偏置以保持静止位置 位置。 重复按压和释放开关板的表面的下部交替地闭合并打开开关内的一组触点，以在每次按压桨时交替地连接和断开负载与电源。 因此，无论相邻开关是开关还是三通开关，它们将始终保持一致。 提供诸如小灯的开 - 关指示器，以便在开关的触点打开或关闭时向用户指示。 开关的叶片具有成比例的长宽比尺寸，以提供增加面积的手指接触表面，以允许用户更容易且快速地识别和操作特定开关。 开关的垂直轴具有正的第一差分的表面，包括如果从基准平面变化的距离，在点之间绘制的样条，并且沿着水平轴具有正的第一差分和负的第二微分的表面，其包括组合 在与基准平面不同的点之间绘制的花键。

公开(公告)号：WO2005013302A2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：PCT/US2004023954

申请日：2004-07-23

Applicant: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO

Inventor： ENDRES PAUL ,  KUREK STEPHEN R ,  TUFANO ANTHONY ,  ODDSEN DENNIS A

IPC: H01H9/12 ,  H01H19/635 ,  H01H21/02 ,  H01H21/24 ,  H01H

CPC classification number: H01H19/635 ,  H01H9/12 ,  H01H21/025 ,  H01H21/245

Abstract: There is disclosed a paddle switch operated by pushing on the lower portion of a rocker paddle to turn the switch "on" or "off'. The lower edge of the paddle pivots in and out about its upper edge. The switch includes flexible driver means coupled to be driven by the rocker paddle. When the rocker paddle is pushed in, it urges the flexible driver means to rotate a cam means in a first, clock wise direction, or a second, counter clock wise direction. Alternate rotation of the cam drives a slider member having a cam follower back and forth along a linear axis. A shaped leaf spring cooperates with the cam follower to assist in the movement of the slider and determines its rest positions. An indicator such as an LED is used to indicate the state of conduction of the switch. When the rocker paddle is released, it is biased by a spring to pivot back to its initial position. The rocker paddle of the switch is not located within a frame and has a surface along its vertical axis of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines which extend between points of varying distances from a datum plane. This surface has zero second differential when the rate of height increase of individual splines is constant.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过推动摇杆的下部以使开关“打开”或“关闭”而操作的桨开关，桨叶的下边缘围绕其上边缘枢转转动，该开关包括柔性的驱动装置 当摇杆被推入时，它推动柔性驱动装置在第一时钟方向或第二个逆时针方向上旋转凸轮装置，凸轮的交替旋转 驱动具有沿线性轴线前后的凸轮从动件的滑动构件，成形的叶片弹簧与凸轮从动件配合以帮助滑动件的移动并确定其静止位置，诸如LED的指示器用于指示 开关的传导状态当摇臂释放时，它被弹簧偏置以枢转回到其初始位置。开关的摇臂不位于框架内，并且具有沿其垂直轴线的正面 冷杉 差分和零秒差分，由在基准平面不同距离的点之间延伸的样条的组合组成。 当单个花键的高度增加率恒定时，该曲面具有零秒差。