A multi-way input device includes a first interlocking member, a second interlocking member, a hollow frame within which the interlocking members are mounted, and an operating shaft inserted through both a slit of the first interlocking member and a slot of the second interlocking member. The device also includes first and second sensing components capable of being operated respectively through the first and second interlocking members when rotating by operation of the operating shaft, along with third sensing component capable of being operated through the second interlocking member when pivoting by operation of the operating shaft. The device also includes an articulation member that is rotatably supported by the hollow frame around an axis. The second interlocking member is supported by the articulation member to form a mobile unit that is rotatable. The second interlocking member is also pivotally mounted on the articulation member.
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
G05G 5/08 - Interlocking of members, e.g. locking a member in a particular position before or during the movement of another member
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Electrical tactile switch with axial positioning of the actuating section of the deformable actuator
The invention provides an axially actuating tactile electrical switch comprising a casing; a plurality of independent fixed electrical contacts arranged in a base of the casing, and a movable electrical contact comprising a peripheral portion resting on a portion of a fixed peripheral electrical contact and a central portion movable vertically downwards; a single piece actuating body made of elastic material comprising a peripheral portion, an actuating central part comprising a lower portion for actuating the movable electrical contact, and an upper portion for receiving an actuating force, forming a casing comprising an upper cover having a hole whereby a free upper end section of the upper portion extends axially; the cover has an internal retaining surface; and the actuating body has an abutment surface cooperating with the internal retaining surface of the cover to determine an upper rest position of the actuating body with respect to the casing.
The present invention relates to an electric switch (100), the housing (12-60) of which is coupled to a panel (200) comprising a frame (202) and an outer skin (206) bonded to a foam layer (204), an electric release and haptic feedback member (36) and an actuating member (86) that is positioned axially between the release member (36) and the frame (202). It can comprise a diode (LEDi) that shines through the skin (206) of the panel (200).
B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
H01H 13/02 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch Details
H01H 13/83 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by legends, e.g. Braille, liquid crystal displays, light emitting or optical elements
H01H 13/85 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboardsSwitches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback characterised by tactile feedback features
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
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Miniature electric switch of the normally closed type comprising an open contact locking position
An electric switch of the normally closed type has a housing including a lower part that supports a fixed contact track, an internal contact blade that is resiliently deformable in order to assume a bottom rest position in order to establish an electric switching way, a first high non-stable position, in which the switching track is interrupted, and a second high stable position, in which the electric switching track is interrupted and in which the internal contact blade is locked such as by retractable locking structure, and an actuator to control the deformations of the internal contact blade.
A dome-actuator structure for use in a dome switch is disclosed. The dome-actuator structure comprises a lower substantially horizontal lower dome, an upper actuator portion attached to the lower dome and that is positioned vertically over the lower dome such that depressing of the actuator portion operates to depress the lower dome, and a lateral arm that couples the actuator portion to the lower dome. The lateral arm and the lower dome are formed from a common piece of material. The actuator portion comprises an actuation block, made of plastic or synthetic material or made of natural or synthetic elastomer, fixed to the lateral arm.
An assembly includes an electrical switch and an elastically deformable control blade for controlling change of state of its trip member. The control blade comprises: (i) a fixing branch; (ii) an actuation branch which, in the absence of application of an actuation effort, stresses the trip member in the direction of closure of the electrical switch, and (iii) a control branch which can pivot about an axis to provoke tilting of the actuation branch against its elasticity to keep the electrical switch in an open free state. The assembly may include a locking device for locking the control blade in an initial position of delivery of the assembly. The unlocking of the control blade may be provoked automatically upon a first application of an actuation effort on the control blade.
H01H 35/02 - Switches operated by change of position, inclination, or orientation of the switch itself in relation to gravitational field
H01H 3/20 - Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch wherein an auxiliary movement thereof, or of an attachment thereto, is necessary before the main movement is possible or effective, e.g. for unlatching, for coupling
H01H 9/28 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member
An electric switch of the normally open type includes a body, an actuator moveable between a high rest position and a low active contact position, and first second elastically deformable contact blades supported by the body. A first contact section of the first contact blade extends above a second contact section of the second contact blade. The contact sections are superposed and distanced from each other when the actuator is in high rest position, and they are in mutual electrical contact when the actuator is in low position to establish an electrical switching path. The first contact section includes a longitudinal rib that protrude downwards with respect to the plane of the underside of the first section and which is able to cooperate with the transversal contact edge of the central opening. The transversal contact edge comprises a transverse contact bend for cooperating with convexity of the longitudinal rib.
An electric switch of the normally open type includes a body made of insulating material, an actuator that is moveable between a high rest position and a low active contact position, a first elastically deformable contact blade supported by the body, and a second elastically deformable contact blade supported by the body. A first contact section of the first contact blade extends above a second contact section of the second contact blade. The first and second contact sections are superposed and are vertically distanced from each other when the actuator is in high rest position, and are in mutual electrical contact when the actuator is in low position so as to establish an electrical switching path.
H01H 1/58 - Electric connections to or between contactsTerminals
H01H 13/26 - Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members
H01H 13/52 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state immediately upon removal of operating force, e.g. bell push switch
H01H 19/635 - Contacts actuated by rectilinearly-movable member linked to operating part, e.g. by pin and slot
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Control device for an electronic unit, methods for adjustment of the control device and motor vehicle rear view mirror with an integral device of that kind
A control device includes an upper actuator panel, a lower support frame relative to which the upper panel is mounted to be mobile vertically, an electric switch the body of which is carried by the upper panel, and a set of two arms for actuating the electric switch. Each arm of the set includes a distal section that bears against a portion of the upper panel, a proximal section that bears on the actuator of the electric switch, and an intermediate section that bears against a portion of the lower frame and about which each actuator arm is mounted to pivot. The actuator arms cooperate with the upper panel and the lower frame to maintain the upper panel horizontal during its movement relative to the lower support frame.
H01H 13/52 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state immediately upon removal of operating force, e.g. bell push switch
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ELECTRICAL TOUCH SWITCH WITH AXIAL POSITIONING OF THE ACTUATOR SECTION OF THE FLEXIBLE ACTUATOR
The invention proposes an axially actuated electrical touch switch (10), which comprises: a housing (12, 19); a plurality of independent fixed electrical contacts which are arranged in a base (12) of the housing, and a movable electrical contact (14) which comprises a peripheral portion (37, 38) that rests on a portion of a fixed peripheral electrical contact and a central portion (40) movable vertically downwards; an actuator body made of a single piece of resilient material (16), which comprises a peripheral portion (42), a central actuator portion (44) comprising a lower portion (60) for actuating the movable electrical contact (14), and an upper portion (64) for receiving an actuating force (F), characterised in that the housing produced has an upper cover (29) that comprises a hole (85) through which an upper free end section (64s) of the upper portion (64) extends axially; the cover (19) comprises an inner retaining surface (90); and the actuator body (16) comprises an abutment surface (178) that engages with the inner retaining surface (90) of the cover (19) in order to determine an upper inoperative position of the actuator body (16) with respect to the housing (12, 19).
A switch includes a pushbutton comprising an actuating portion, a first fixed contact element and a first movable contact element facing the first fixed contact element for establishing a first switching way. The first movable contact element may include a movable portion of a first elastically deformable conductive blade. The actuating portion may include a first cam which cooperates with a cam follower portion of the first blade to deform or relax the first blade for longitudinally moving the first movable contact element to come into contact, or out of contact, with the portion of the first fixed contact element, depending on the vertical position of the actuation member. A second fixed contact element and second movable contact may be similarly constructed to provide a second switching way.
H01H 3/42 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using cam or eccentric
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/06 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/18 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling switch of a lift
H01H 13/52 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state immediately upon removal of operating force, e.g. bell push switch
H01H 13/64 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member wherein the switch has more than two electrically distinguishable positions, e.g. multi-position push-button switches
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Electrical pushbutton snap switch with means for identifying the position of the pushbutton and/or of the driving member
A switch comprising having an actuation member in the form of a pushbutton with an actuating portion being arranged, when an external force is applied to the pushbutton, to be moved vertically relative to the housing between a pushbutton upper position and a pushbutton lower position, the pushbutton and a tilting driving member forming a movable mechanical assembly. An electrical switching portion generates signals representative of changes of position of the one and/or of the other of the two components of the movable assembly, the electrical switching portion including a sensing switch for sensing the changes of position of the pushbutton between its upper position and its lower position, and a detecting switch for detecting the changes of position of the tilting driving member between its upper position and its lower position.
H01H 13/30 - Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using compression or extension of coil springs one end of spring transmitting movement to the contact member when the other end is moved by the operating part
H01H 9/00 - Details of switching devices, not covered by groups
H01H 13/22 - Driving mechanisms acting with snap action
H01H 13/28 - Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using compression or extension of coil springs
H01H 13/18 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling switch of a lift
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Toggle switch having improved moulded sealing component, and assembly with such a toggle switch and a support panel
A toggle switch includes a hollow base, a switch mechanism, a cover, a bushing extending from the cover, a toggle lever, and a one piece resilient sealing component. The sealing component includes a lever seal surrounding the toggle lever and covering the inner wall of the bushing for sealing a space between the toggle lever and the bushing. A cover seal forms a lower closed sealing ring compressed between the cover and the base for sealing the cover to the base. The one piece resilient sealing component also includes an upper closed sealing ring surrounding the bushing and extending on a portion of the upper surface of the cover for cooperating with a panel for mounting the switch.
An electrical switch includes a fixed upper contact, a fixed lower contact, and a mobile contact blade. A fixed support bears the mobile contact blade, and the fixed support includes a front support branch and a rear support branch. Each branch includes a transversely-oriented horizontal notch, in the bottom of which is housed a transverse free edge of a respective front and rear section of the mobile contact blade. The fixed support includes two identical support plates spaced transversely apart.
H01H 25/00 - Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
G05G 9/02 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
A method for control device adjustment comprising applying a preload simultaneously to a plurality of shafts of a control device so as to take up initial assembly play, wherein the control device comprises an upper actuating element that is movable relative to a lower supporting mounting, a lower supporting mounting, a switch that is actuated by the upper actuating element, and an articulated structure that is interposed vertically between the upper actuating element and the lower mounting to keep the upper actuating element parallel to a horizontal plane during its vertical downward movement relative to a frame, and the at least one shaft. The method also comprises providing an adjustment stop fixed relative to the lower mounting and forming a stop surface that interacts with a facing portion of the shaft.
H01H 11/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of electric switches of switch contacts
H01H 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of electric switches
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
An electric switch includes a base which receives a plurality of fixed electrical contacts and a movable electrical contact. The switch also includes an actuating body made of elastic material. The switch also includes a central, top, pushbutton. The body includes a lateral part, surrounding a top force-receiving portion. The pushbutton includes a lateral actuating surface for acting on this top lateral part of the body. When operated, successively, the central actuating surface of the pushbutton acts on the top force-receiving portion and elastically deforms a wall part of the body, and then the lateral actuating surface of the pushbutton acts on the top lateral part.
A switch includes a pushbutton comprising an actuating portion, a first fixed contact element and a first movable contact element facing the first fixed contact element for establishing a first switching way. The first movable contact element may include a movable portion of a first elastically deformable conductive blade. The actuating portion may include a first cam which cooperates with a cam follower portion of the first blade to deform or relax the first blade for longitudinally moving the first movable contact element to come into contact, or out of contact, with the portion of the first fixed contact element, depending on the vertical position of the actuation member. A second fixed contact element and second movable contact may be similarly constructed to provide a second switching way.
H01H 3/42 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using cam or eccentric
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/06 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 13/18 - Operating parts, e.g. push-button adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling switch of a lift
H01H 13/52 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state immediately upon removal of operating force, e.g. bell push switch
H01H 13/64 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member wherein the switch has more than two electrically distinguishable positions, e.g. multi-position push-button switches
An electrical snap on switch includes a pair of associated contact elements, the contact elements include a fixed contact element and a movable contact element arranged facing the fixed contact element and that may come into contact with the fixed contact element for establishing a first conductive path. The snap on switch may also include a snap-action switching device that includes a tilting driving member pivotally mounted around a horizontal axis between an upper position and a lower position. The movable contact element is a movable portion of an elastically deformable conductive blade. The driving member includes a cam, which cooperates with a cam follower portion of the blade to deform or relax the blade, to cause the movable contact to come into contact, or out of contact, with the fixed contact element, therefore to realize switching.
H01H 13/32 - Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members using compression or extension of coil springs one end of spring being fixedly connected to the stationary or movable part of the switch and the other end reacting with a movable or stationary rigid member respectively through pins, cams, toothed, or other shaped surfaces
H01H 1/26 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting with resilient mounting with spring blade support
H01H 3/42 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using cam or eccentric
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Method for the initial adjustment of a control device for electronic equipment
A method for control device adjustment comprising applying a preload simultaneously to a plurality of shafts of a control device so as to take up initial assembly play, wherein the control device comprises an upper actuating element that is movable relative to a lower supporting mounting, a lower supporting mounting, a switch that is actuated by the upper actuating element, and an articulated structure that is interposed vertically between the upper actuating element and the lower mounting to keep the upper actuating element parallel to a horizontal plane during its vertical downward movement relative to a frame, and the at least one shaft. The method also comprises providing an adjustment stop fixed relative to the lower mounting and forming a stop surface that interacts with a facing portion of the shaft.
H01H 11/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of electric switches of switch contacts
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
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Electrical switch arrangement and device for controlling an apparatus comprising such an arrangement
An electrical switch arrangement for controlling an electronic apparatus. The arrangement includes a reinforcement member, an electrical switch with tactile effect, a force transmission member which cooperates with the electrical switch with tactile effect, a permanent magnet which acts on a magnetic disc linked to the force transmission member to slow down the displacements of the force transmission member, and an electromagnet with controlled electrical power supply. When powered, the electromagnet produces a magnetic field which cancels the magnetic field of the permanent magnet.
H01H 9/00 - Details of switching devices, not covered by groups
H01H 36/00 - Switches actuated by change of magnetic field or of electric field, e.g. by change of relative position of magnet and switch, by shielding
H01H 9/24 - Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for interlocking two or more parts of the mechanism for operating contacts
H01H 13/00 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
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METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY DEPOSITING A PRECIOUS METAL ON A SUBSTRATE BY THE ULTRASOUND ABLATION OF A MASK ELEMENT, AND DEVICE THEREOF
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (France)
Inventor
Rochon, Sylvain
Hihn, Jean-Yves
Hallez, Loïc
Touyeras, Francis
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for selectively depositing a precious metal (32) on a metal substrate (10), the method sequentially comprising: a masking step, consisting of depositing a mask element (16) on one treated surface (12) of the metal substrate (10); a selective ablation step, for the selective ablation of at least one removed portion (17) of the pre-deposited mask element (16) to expose at least one deposition area (18) of said treated surface (12) of the metal substrate (10); a deposition step, for depositing the precious metal (32) on said pre-exposed deposition area (18); and characterized in that the selective ablation step involves the ultrasound wave (22) irradiation of said removed portion (17) of the mask element (16) to destroy said removed portion (17). The invention also relates to an ultrasound device (20) for implementing the selective ablation step.
C25D 5/02 - Electroplating of selected surface areas
C23C 18/16 - Chemical coating by decomposition of either liquid compounds or solutions of the coating forming compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coatingContact plating by reduction or substitution, i.e. electroless plating
C23C 18/18 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
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