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Dimmer switch

A switch and micro-switch technology, applied in the direction of electrical switches, electrical components, contact meshing, etc., can solve problems such as complex manufacturing processes

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-31
LEVITON MFG
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Although it is now common to control multiple states of a device, such as the ON / OFF / DIM / BRIGHT state of a lighting load, the integration of multiple control features in one device usually requires a more complex manufacturing process to provide different features

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[0017] The dimmer switch of the present invention features a large rocker actuator with a strength actuator embedded in its surface. The rocker actuator is biased to the rest position by a first leaf spring formed in the sub-plate below the rocker. A user may depress the rocker to overcome the bias, causing the rocker to rotate about the first pivot to a forced position in which the ON / OFF switch is actuated. When the rocker is released, it returns to the rest position. Therefore, the ON / OFF switch is only momentarily actuated; the rocker does not alternate between ON and OFF positions; the rocker has a stressed position and an unstressed position.

[0018] Likewise, the strength actuator is rockable about a second pivot. The strength actuator is biased to a rest position by a leaf spring formed in the sub-plate. These springs are used to prevent the strength actuator from rotating about the second pivot in clockwise or counterclockwise direction, respectively. A user may ...

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Abstract

A switch for adjusting a plurality of states of a load is provided having a large paddle actuator for adjusting a first state of a lightning load and incorporating an integrated rocker switch for adjusting a second state of a lighting load. The switch also comprises a concealed air-gap switch for disconnecting the switch from line phase when the paddle actuator is placed in a disconnect position and connecting the switch to line phase when the paddle actuator is placed in a connect position.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of provisional application Serial No. 60 / 618028, filed October 12, 2004. technical field [0002] The invention relates to a switchgear for controlling electrical systems and / or devices. Background technique [0003] Switches and controllers for electrical systems and equipment have been developed that are capable of controlling more than one state of an electrical load or equipment. Although it is now common to control multiple states of a device, such as the ON / OFF / DIM / BRIGHT state of a lighting load, the integration of multiple control features in one device usually requires a more complex manufacturing process to provide different features . Therefore, it would be desirable to make an integrated control device that is simple to manufacture and less expensive to produce. Contents of the invention [0004] The present invention relates to an integrated dimmer switch with a subframe to allow simple manufactur...

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IPC IPC(8): H01H13/70H01H13/702H01H1/12H01H9/00H01H19/62H01H27/00H01H3/00H01H13/68H01H13/00H01H13/14H01H3/20H01H9/20
Inventor A·伊尔克哈诺夫
Owner LEVITON MFG
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