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GB2297194A - Improvements in/or relating to electrical switches - Google Patents

Improvements in/or relating to electrical switches

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Publication number
GB2297194A
GB2297194A GB9608210A GB9608210A GB2297194A GB 2297194 A GB2297194 A GB 2297194A GB 9608210 A GB9608210 A GB 9608210A GB 9608210 A GB9608210 A GB 9608210A GB 2297194 A GB2297194 A GB 2297194A
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
switch
diaphragm
rocker
control member
switch rocker
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
GB9608210A
Other versions
GB9608210D0 (en
GB2297194B (en
Inventor
David Langman Cook
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
PDL Holdings Ltd
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PDL Holdings Ltd
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Application filed by PDL Holdings Ltd filed Critical PDL Holdings Ltd
Priority to GB9816520A priority Critical patent/GB2325087A/en
Priority to GB9816525A priority patent/GB2325088B/en
Publication of GB9608210D0 publication Critical patent/GB9608210D0/en
Publication of GB2297194A publication Critical patent/GB2297194A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2297194B publication Critical patent/GB2297194B/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H23/00—Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
    • H01H23/02—Details
    • H01H23/04—Cases; Covers
    • H01H23/06—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
    • H01H23/065—Casings hermetically closed by a diaphragm through which passes an actuating member

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  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Tumbler Switches (AREA)
  • Electronic Switches (AREA)
  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)
  • Inorganic Insulating Materials (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention consists of an electrical switch with a mounting plate in which is pivotally mounted a switch rocker that has a dependent control member co-operatively engaged with an actuator in a switch unit so that operation of the switch rocker will transmit movement to the switch actuator to provide the switching action in the switch unit. This construction has particular advantages where the switch is to be used in conditions requiring waterproofing because a diaphragm can be fitted between the switch unit and the switch rocker with the control member extending through an aperture in the diaphragm while maintaining a sealing fit between the control member and the diaphragm. The diaphragm is preferably shaped and fitted so that is contacts the control member of the switch rocker at or adjacent the pivot line of the switch rocker thus minimising movement of the diaphragm upon operation of the switch rocker. The invention also allows different dimensions of switch rocker to be applied where, for example, a switch may be required to provide a larger operating surface, for example, for handicapped or disabled users. <IMAGE>
GB9608210A 1994-09-02 1995-08-30 Improvements in/or relating to electrical switches Expired - Lifetime GB2297194B (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB9816520A GB2325087A (en) 1994-09-02 1995-08-30 Electric switch
GB9816525A GB2325088B (en) 1994-09-02 1995-08-30 Improvements in/or relating to electrical switches

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
NZ264377A NZ264377A (en) 1994-09-02 1994-09-02 Rocker switch: movable contact member controlled with actuator
PCT/NZ1995/000078 WO1996008024A1 (en) 1994-09-02 1995-08-30 Improvements in/or relating to electrical switches

Publications (3)

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GB9608210D0 GB9608210D0 (en) 1996-06-26
GB2297194A true GB2297194A (en) 1996-07-24
GB2297194B GB2297194B (en) 1999-03-17

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GB9608210A Expired - Lifetime GB2297194B (en) 1994-09-02 1995-08-30 Improvements in/or relating to electrical switches

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AU (3) AU691962B2 (en)
GB (1) GB2297194B (en)
NZ (2) NZ264377A (en)
WO (1) WO1996008024A1 (en)

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IT238323Y1 (en) * 1997-05-12 2000-10-16 Si Be R S P A SWITCH BODY WITH PROTECTIONS AGAINST DUST AND SPRAYS
CN101855689A (en) * 2007-11-12 2010-10-06 奇胜澳大利亚有限公司 Electric switch unit
US8541706B2 (en) * 2009-09-24 2013-09-24 Marquardt Mechatronik Gmbh Electrical switch
CN103971975A (en) * 2013-01-31 2014-08-06 上海永星电子开关有限公司 Double-pole separate-shell waterproof rocker switch
FR3105562B1 (en) * 2019-12-20 2022-01-07 Legrand France Trim and electrical switch comprising such a trim
GB2592212B (en) * 2020-02-19 2022-06-08 Kohler Mira Ltd Controller for use in a wet environment
CN113611561A (en) * 2021-07-31 2021-11-05 亮兮柯电气（嘉兴）有限公司 Waterproof switch

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE657458C (en) * 1938-03-04 Aeg Waterproof toggle switch
FR1222137A (en) * 1959-02-18 1960-06-08 S P R L Niko Watertight switch or rocker or push-button switch
DE1153437B (en) * 1959-12-02 1963-08-29 Merten Geb Waterproof switchgear
US3172972A (en) * 1963-05-02 1965-03-09 Arrow Hart & Hegeman Electric Snap-action electrical switch with contact dampening means
FR2408205A1 (en) * 1977-11-08 1979-06-01 Jung Albrecht Waterproof pushbutton switch - with gimballed actuating button for full floating action and membrane sealing for box housing
GB2044003A (en) * 1979-02-05 1980-10-08 Hotpoint Ltd Actuators for electrical switches

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE657458C (en) * 1938-03-04 Aeg Waterproof toggle switch
FR1222137A (en) * 1959-02-18 1960-06-08 S P R L Niko Watertight switch or rocker or push-button switch
DE1153437B (en) * 1959-12-02 1963-08-29 Merten Geb Waterproof switchgear
US3172972A (en) * 1963-05-02 1965-03-09 Arrow Hart & Hegeman Electric Snap-action electrical switch with contact dampening means
FR2408205A1 (en) * 1977-11-08 1979-06-01 Jung Albrecht Waterproof pushbutton switch - with gimballed actuating button for full floating action and membrane sealing for box housing
GB2044003A (en) * 1979-02-05 1980-10-08 Hotpoint Ltd Actuators for electrical switches

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WO1996008024A1 (en) 1996-03-14
NZ329903A (en) 1998-09-24
NZ264377A (en) 1998-04-27
AU691962B2 (en) 1998-05-28
AU692132B1 (en) 1998-05-28
AU692133B1 (en) 1998-05-28
AU3357395A (en) 1996-03-27
GB9608210D0 (en) 1996-06-26
GB2297194B (en) 1999-03-17

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