Lighting controller having a captured offset linear guide system
A lighting control, linear guidance technology, applied in electrical components, electrical switches, circuits, etc., can solve problems such as reducing the life of the voltage divider, intermittent operation of the voltage divider, and safety issues.
Active Publication Date: 2014-07-09
LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO INC
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This may cause the divider to operate intermittently, requiring periodic cleaning of the slip controller, and reducing the life of the divider
Also, since the dimmer is connected to a linear voltage potential, the long slot in the panel can pose a safety problem if a conductive tool such as a screwdriver is inserted into the slot to make contact with the dimmer's voltage divider and other electronic components
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[0016] The above summary of the invention and the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments can be better understood by reading in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present invention, the drawings of presently preferred embodiments are shown, and like numerals represent like parts throughout the several drawings, it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the methods and instrumentalities disclosed.
[0017] figure 1 A perspective view of a lighting control device 10 according to the present invention is illustrated. The panel 12 of the lighting control device 10 is surrounded by an adapter 14 . The panel 12 includes an elongated slot 16 . The user interface of the lighting control device is provided with a handle 18 . The lighting control device 10 may be a dimmer connected in series between an alternating current (AC) power source and a lighting load, and the dimmer includes a semicond...
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A captured offset linear guide system for a lighting control device includes a faceplate having an elongated slot, a knob, an offset member, and a linear potentiometer. The offset member allows the linear potentiometer to be offset from the elongated slot of the faceplate to prevent dirt and dust from collecting on the potentiometer. Also, the offset linear guide system prevents insertion of an object into the internal structure of the lighting control device where it might come into contact with energized electrical components. The faceplate includes two guide rails, which hold the offset member close to the faceplate and allow for easy assembly of the faceplate to the lighting control device. Further, the faceplate includes an alignment rail, which prevents the offset member from rotating and further constrains the offset member to move in a straight line within the slot.
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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a lighting control device, in particular to a lighting control device with a linear slider. Background technique [0002] Many control devices incorporate a linear slider mechanism on the user interface to adjust the characteristics of the controlled device over a continuous range. For example, many home dimmers include a linear slider for continuous control of the brightness of a connected light from a minimum to maximum value. In addition, theater stage consoles include a number of sliders for adjusting the brightness, color, and other characteristics of theater lighting during a performance. Finally, many audio electronic devices include linear sliders for adjusting the volume of the device's audio output. [0003] Most of the slip-torque controllers in the prior art include a linear sliding voltage divider, a panel installed above the voltage divider, and an actuator connected to the voltage divider through a slot on the ...
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IPC IPC(8): H01H15/00
Inventor 埃布尔·瑞安
Owner LUTRON ELECTRONICS CO INC