Label acquisition mechanism for rocker switch

Abstract

An electrical switch having a tag acquisition mechanism. In one aspect, a rocker switch having a translucent cover has an elongated aperture or slot for insertion or removal of a label. In an embodiment, the slot is disposed on an upper or top surface of the cover, or on a side surface of the cover. In an embodiment, more than one slot is provided. A hinge is provided on the lid of the rocker assembly that enables the lid to rotate relative to the rocker assembly for obtaining, inserting, and removing the interchangeable label.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 268,347, filed on February 22, 2022, entitled “LABEL ACCESS MECHANISMS FORROCKER SWITCH,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to the field of electrical switches, and more particularly to the field of electrical switches suitable for use in building wiring. Background Art

[0004] In many building environments, lights, electrical outlets, and other devices are controlled by a series of electrical switches, often referred to as "light switches." For convenience, these switches are often arranged on a panel with two or more switches in close proximity. Individual switches on a panel are often universal, leading to user confusion as to which electrical devices are controlled by any particular switch.

[0005] There are a variety of labeling options for switch plates, ranging from permanent label plates to removable adhesive labels. However, in many environments, the switch plate design is decorative and labels incorporated into the switch plate may be distracting.

[0006] Therefore, a need exists for an electrical switch that enables identification of an electrical device and / or electrical circuit that it is configured to control. Summary of the invention

[0007] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a rocker switch having a mechanism for inserting or retrieving a label stored internally.

[0008] In one aspect of the disclosure, a rocker switch having a translucent cover presents an elongated hole or slot for inserting or removing a label. In an embodiment, the slot is arranged on an upper or top surface of the cover. In an embodiment, the slot is arranged on a side surface of the cover. In an embodiment, more than one slot is provided.

[0009] In one aspect of the present disclosure, an electrical switch for controlling an electrical circuit includes a rocker assembly and a switch body, wherein the rocker assembly is pivotable between a first position and a second position. The rocker assembly includes: a light pipe that can be disposed near a rear surface of the rocker assembly; a cover that can be disposed near a front surface of the rocker assembly; a slot on a surface of the cover for inserting an interchangeable label between the light pipe and the cover; and a lighting element. The switch body includes a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal is used to electrically connect to a first lead of the electrical circuit, and the second terminal is used to electrically connect to a second lead of the electrical circuit.

[0010] In one aspect of the present disclosure, the cover is a cover that can be coupled to a cover base via a hinge mechanism. In an embodiment, the hinge mechanism includes a pin and a joint and can be arranged proximate to a front surface of the interchangeable label.

[0011] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a kit for providing an indication of the function of an electrical switch is provided, the kit comprising a plurality of interchangeable labels and an electrical switch. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of interchangeable labels comprises a user-understandable identifier on a front surface of the interchangeable label, such that the interchangeable label indicates a characteristic of an electrical circuit controlled by the electrical switch.

[0012] In one aspect, the invention may include an electrical switch for controlling an electrical circuit, the electrical switch comprising:

[0013] The switch body includes a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal is used to be electrically connected to a first lead of the electrical circuit, and the second terminal is used to be electrically connected to a second lead of the electrical circuit;

[0014] an interchangeable label capable of being disposed proximate a rear surface of the rocker; wherein the interchangeable label may include a label, sticker, decal, or other interchangeable decorative element, and wherein the interchangeable label may be partially transparent or translucent;

[0015] a light pipe positionable proximate a rear surface of the interchangeable label; wherein the interchangeable label is removably coupleable to the light pipe via at least one adhesive surface;

[0016] a plurality of lighting elements; wherein each of the plurality of lighting elements comprises a three-color light emitting diode (LED);

[0017] A rocker assembly comprising: a rocker; a light pipe displaceable proximate a rear surface of the rocker assembly; a cover displaceable proximate a front surface of the rocker assembly; a slot on a surface of the cover for inserting an interchangeable label between the light pipe and the cover; and a lighting element;

[0018] wherein the rocker can pivot between a first position and a second position, so that when the rocker is in the first position the electrical circuit is energized, and when the rocker is in the second position the electrical circuit is de-energized;

[0019] wherein the interchangeable label is removably coupleable to the cover via at least one adhesive surface;

[0020] wherein the cover can be coupled to the cover base via a hinge;

[0021] wherein the cover comprises a transparent material and is positionable adjacent the interchangeable label relative to the light pipe when the electrical switch is in use;

[0022] wherein the hinge includes a pin and a joint and is positionable proximate a front surface of the interchangeable label;

[0023] wherein a controller having electrical communication with each of the plurality of lighting elements is configured to: change a display state of at least one lighting element of the plurality of lighting elements in response to a signal received via a communication interface, and wherein the communication interface comprises a wireless interface;

[0024] Wherein, changing the display state of at least one lighting element comprises one or more of the following items:

[0025] changing the color of at least one lighting element,

[0026] changing the light intensity of at least one lighting element, or

[0027] changing a flash rate of at least one lighting element;

[0028] Therein, the interchangeable label includes a user-understandable identifier on a front surface of the interchangeable label such that the interchangeable label indicates a characteristic of an electrical circuit controlled by the electrical switch.

[0029] wherein the conductive trace electrically couples each lighting element of the plurality of lighting elements to an electrical circuit controlled by the electrical switch such that the lighting element is powered by the electrical circuit;

[0030] wherein the power source is independent of the electrical circuit so that the lighting element is powered by the power source;

[0031] wherein the interchangeable labels at least partially comprise a light transmissive material such that light generated by the lighting element can be seen at a front surface of the interchangeable labels; and

[0032] Among other things, any element of the rocker assembly can include ferromagnetic material, allowing the interchangeable tag to be magnetically attached within the rocker assembly.

[0033] In one aspect, the invention may include a kit for providing an indication of the functionality of an electrical switch, the kit comprising:

[0034] Multiple interchangeable labels;

[0035] An electric switch is used to control an electric circuit. The electric switch includes:

[0036] The switch body includes a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal is used to be electrically connected to a first lead of the electrical circuit, and the second terminal is used to be electrically connected to a second lead of the electrical circuit.

[0037] a rocker capable of pivoting between a first position and a second position such that the electrical circuit is energized when the rocker is in the first position and the electrical circuit is de-energized when the rocker is in the second position, the rocker defining a hole,

[0038] Lighting elements;

[0039] A cover is disposed within the aperture such that a front surface of the cover is viewable by a user:

[0040] a light pipe, wherein each of the plurality of interchangeable labels is removably disposed between the cover and the light pipe; and

[0041] Wherein each of the plurality of interchangeable labels includes a user-understandable identifier on a front surface of the interchangeable label such that the interchangeable label indicates a characteristic of an electrical circuit controlled by the electrical switch.

[0042] The above summary is not intended to describe each illustrated embodiment or every implementation of the subject matter herein.The following figures and detailed description more particularly exemplify various embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0043] The subject matter herein may be more fully understood considering the following detailed description of various embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0044] Figure 1A is an exploded perspective view depicting a rocker switch according to an embodiment.

[0045] Figure 1B It depicts Figure 1A A perspective view of the components of a rocker switch.

[0046] Figure 1C It depicts Figure 1A An exploded perspective view of the components of a rocker switch.

[0047] Figure 2A is a front plan view depicting a rocker switch according to an embodiment.

[0048] Figure 2B is a side plan view depicting a rocker switch according to an embodiment.

[0049] Figure 3 is a perspective view depicting a rocker switch having a side groove according to an embodiment.

[0050] Figure 4 is a perspective view depicting a rocker switch having a top slot according to an embodiment.

[0051] Figure 5A is a perspective view depicting a rocker switch with a hinged cover according to an embodiment.

[0052] Figure 5B It depicts Figure 5A A perspective view of the components of a rocker switch.

[0053] Figure 5C It depicts Figure 5A A perspective view of the components of a rocker switch.

[0054] Figure 5D yes Figure 5A Perspective view of a rocker switch.

[0055] Although various embodiments are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, details of various embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. However, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the claimed invention to the specific embodiments described. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the spirit and scope of the subject matter defined by the claims. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] Figure 1A 300. The electric switch 100 can enable a user to control an electric circuit via the manipulation of the rocker assembly 300. In an embodiment, the electric circuit may include one or more light emitting devices, electrical sockets, other devices, or a combination of these devices. Various embodiments of switches, rockers, rocker assemblies, toggle keys, switch assemblies, and other components are described herein. Similar reference numerals are used to refer to similar components across various embodiments. As described herein, when the switch 100 or other components are placed, references to the rear, rear, or rear end or surface of the components generally indicate a direction away from the user. In other words, when the switch 100 is placed on a wall, the "rear" can be considered to be a direction toward the wall. Further, references to the "front" or "front" direction are intended to refer to the direction facing away from the wall toward the user when the switch is placed.

[0057] The switch 100 may include a switch body 102. The switch body 102 may have a form, size, material, and structure similar to a conventional electrical switch capable of receiving the rocker assembly 300. The switch body 102 may include two or more terminals 104 for connecting to leads of an electrical circuit. The switch 100 may be a single-pole light switch including two terminals 104 for connecting to electrical wires. Embodiments of the switch 100 may be three-way or four-way switches and may include more terminals 104, including one or more ground terminals, to support environments in which multiple switches may control an electrical circuit.

[0058] exist Figure 1AIn the depicted embodiment, the switch body 102 includes a housing 106, a contact assembly 108, a protective plate 110, and a mounting plate 112. In an embodiment, the protective plate 110 may also include a pivot bracket 114. The switch body 102 may also have a plurality of Figure 2A and Figure 2B Those dimensions depicted in . Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the configurations of the switch body 102 depicted and described herein are specific examples, and that various alternative configurations may be used, particularly those adapted to comply with applicable local electrical standards or codes.

[0059] In an embodiment, the housing 106 and mounting plate 112 are removably coupled to other components by housing fasteners 241 and mounting fasteners 242, respectively. Housing fasteners 241a-241c and mounting fasteners 242 as depicted at 242a and 242b may include screws, clips, nails, or other fastening mechanisms.

[0060] The rocker assembly 300 may include an accessory plate 236, a light pipe 234, an interchangeable label 304, and a cover 214. The accessory plate 236 may be a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) that includes a lighting element 500. In an embodiment, the accessory plate 236 may also include a tactile switch 238. The interchangeable label 304 may include a label, a sticker, a decal, or other interchangeable decorative element. The interchangeable label 304 may be partially transparent or translucent. The label 304 may include one or more adhesive surfaces and be removably coupled to the light pipe 234 and / or the cover 214. In other embodiments, the label 304 may be simply arranged between the light pipe 234 and the cover 214 without further fixing. In an embodiment, one or any of the label 304, the cover 214, the light pipe 234, or other components of the rocker assembly 300 may include a ferromagnetic material so that the label 304 can be magnetically fixed within the rocker assembly 300.

[0061] The cover 214 can include a transparent or translucent material and can be arranged adjacent to the label 304 relative to the light pipe 234 when the switch 100 is in use. Thus, the label 304 can be arranged or sandwiched between the cover 214 and the light pipe 234. The cover 214 can include a flange, groove, or other structure configured to slidably engage the light pipe 234.

[0062] Figure 3 and Figure 4 An alternative embodiment is depicted in which the cover 214 further includes a slot 228. The slot 228 can be configured to enable the tag 304 to be inserted into the switch 100. Figure 3 The groove 228 is depicted as a side groove 228a. Figure 4, the slot 228 is alternatively shown as a bottom slot 228b. The slot 228 may be an elongated hole defined by the top, bottom, side, or front surface of the cover 214. The slot 228 may have at least one dimension sufficient to enable the interchangeable label 304 to be inserted or removed.

[0063] In an embodiment, the shape of the label 304 can be generally rectangular. In an embodiment, the label 304 can have one or more tabs, flanges, or other components that are configured to protrude from the slot 228 when the label 304 is inserted into the cover 214 to assist in the process of inserting, placing, or removing the label 304.

[0064] In an embodiment, the cover 214 may have multiple slots 228. For example, the cover 214 may include a side slot 228a and a bottom slot 228b. The cover 214 may define multiple side slots, for example, a first sliding slot in the upper portion of the cover 214 and a second sliding slot in the lower portion of the cover 214. Other combinations of slots may be defined by the cover 214 to enable multiple tags 308 to be inserted or removed.

[0065] Although not depicted, in an embodiment, the cover 214 may define one or more internal compartments or chambers, each chamber being arranged such that a tag inserted through the slot 228 will be received and retained within the chamber until removed. For example, the cover 214 may include an upper chamber having an upper slot and a lower chamber having a lower slot such that discrete first and second tags 304 may be inserted.

[0066] FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D Additional alternative embodiments are shown. The rocker assembly 300 also optionally includes a cover base 215. The cover 214 and the cover base 215 are assembled via a hinge mechanism in which a pin 217 passes through cylindrical joints 218a-218d of the cover 214 and the cover base 215. The hinge mechanism enables the cover 214 to rotate along the longitudinal axis of the pin 217 and enables the label 304 to be placed between the cover 214 and the cover base 215. The cover 214 and the cover base 215 can be as shown in FIG. Figure 5A Translucent or transparent, or Figure 5C Although a barrel-pin hinge is depicted and described, other hinge mechanisms are contemplated that enable the cover 214 to rotate relative to the switch body 102. Additionally, in embodiments, the articulation of the cover base 215 may be optionally disposed on the guard plate 110 such that the cover base 215 is not provided.

[0067] The light pipe 234 may include a translucent or transparent material. In an embodiment, the light pipe 234 may include an optical grade material, such as an optical acrylic or polycarbonate. The light pipe 234 may be arranged near the lighting element 500 so that light emitted from the lighting element 500 can be transmitted to the label 304 and the cover 214. The light pipe 234 may include one or more flanges, grooves, slots or other structures that enable the cover 214 to be removably coupled to the light pipe 234.

[0068] The rocker assembly 300 may include a plurality of accessory plates 236, such as accessory plates 236a and 236b as depicted. Each of the accessory plates 236a and 236b may include lighting elements 500a and 500b, respectively. The rocker may include receivers 250a and 250b. Each receiver 250 may be included so as to be removably engaged with a corresponding one of the accessory plates 236. Each of the accessory plates 236a and 236b and lighting elements 500a and 500b may have a configuration and function similar to that described above with respect to the above accessory plates 236 and lighting elements 500b. The light pipe 234 may be a single unit, as depicted, or a plurality of light pipes 234 may be provided so as to separate light from the lighting elements 500a and 500b, respectively. The label 304 may similarly extend across the light pipe 234, or include one or more separate labels 304, each of which includes a user-understandable identifier or other visual element.

[0069] In an embodiment, the accessory board 236 may draw power from an independent battery or other power source. In an embodiment, the accessory board 236 may be electrically coupled to the terminals 104 via one or more conductive traces (not shown) to draw power from the circuit controlled by the switch. The accessory board 236 may include a lighting element 500, which may be a light emitting diode (LED) or other light source capable of generating light without causing excessive power consumption or heating of the switch 100. The lighting element 500 may also include a circuit board including power terminals and the LED.

[0070] In an embodiment, lighting element 500 may include a multi-element LED, such as a tri-color or red-green-blue (RGB) LED described in Simmers, U.S. Pat. No. 8,339,058, or other light source capable of emitting light of various colors. In an embodiment, lighting element 500 may be factory configured to display a specific color.

[0071] In an embodiment, the switch 100 may include a configuration mechanism adapted to enable a user to select a color or intensity of the lighting element 500. In an embodiment, the configuration mechanism may include one or more switches, dials, or jumpers that enable a user to determine whether the lighting element 500 will be illuminated, and if the lighting element 500 will be illuminated, determine the relative intensity of each element of the multi-element LED to determine the color. In an embodiment, the configuration mechanism may include a wired or wireless connection to a control device (such as a computer, mobile phone, tablet, remote control, or other device) adapted to send control signals interpreted by the configuration mechanism to modify the operating parameters of the lighting element 500.

[0072] In an embodiment, the rocker assembly 300 can be constructed of a hard plastic or other material suitable for allowing operation of the switch 100. The rocker assembly 300 can include a material that can be temporarily or permanently marked with various substances, including permanent ink, dry erase ink, chalk, graphite, crayon, or other marking materials. In an embodiment, all or a portion of the rocker assembly 300 can be opaque, translucent, or transparent to allow light emitted from the lighting element 500 to be seen through all or a portion of the rocker assembly 300. The switch body 102 can be constructed of various materials commonly known in the art for constructing electrical switches.

[0073] Although switch 100 has been depicted and described as a rocker switch, in embodiments of the present disclosure, switch 100 may be configured as a toggle switch, a dimmer switch, a push button switch, or other electrical switch configurations known in the art.

[0074] In an embodiment, one or more switches 100 may be provided in a kit that includes multiple rocker assemblies 300 or labels 304, such that the labels 304 displayed on the switch 100 may be selected before or after the switch is positioned. For example, in one embodiment, a kit may include a single switch 100 or rocker assembly 300 and multiple labels 304. In an embodiment, a kit may include multiple switches and multiple identifiers, with the multiple switches arranged in a ganged panel configuration (such as one, two, three, or more ganged switches).

[0075] In an embodiment, the labels 304 may be provided in sets based on commonly grouped switch types. For example, a set may include identifiers for common family rooms such as a kitchen, living room, dining room, and bedroom. Other sets may include identifiers for ceiling lights, floor lamps, or audio appliances, for example. The labels 304 may also be provided in sets corresponding to the alphabet of the English language (or other languages), Arabic numerals (1-10), or in a combination of colors, patterns, shapes, or other designs.

[0076] In use, the label 304 can provide an identifier related to the electrical circuit controlled by the switch 100, so that the user can more easily distinguish the purpose of multiple switches 100 in a single area. The rocker assembly 300 can include a button so that the lighting element 500 is activated only after the user interacts with the switch 100 by pushing the rocker assembly 300.

[0077] Should be understood that, as long as teaching is still operable, the various steps used in the method of this teaching can be performed in any order and / or simultaneously. In addition, should be understood that, as long as teaching is still operable, the device and method of this teaching can include any number or all of the described embodiments.

[0078] The computing and other devices discussed herein may include memory. The memory may include volatile or non-volatile memory as needed by the coupled computing device or processor to provide not only space for executing instructions or algorithms, but also space for storing the instructions themselves. In one embodiment, for example, the volatile memory may include random access memory (RAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), or static random access memory (SRAM). In one embodiment, for example, the non-volatile memory may include read-only memory, flash memory, ferroelectric RAM, hard disk, floppy disk, tape, or optical disk storage. The foregoing list in no way limits the types of memory that can be used, as these embodiments are given by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0079] In one embodiment, the system or components of the system may include or contain various modules or engines, each of which is constructed, programmed, configured or otherwise adapted to autonomously perform one or a group of functions. The term "engine" as used herein is defined as a real-world device, component or arrangement of components implemented using hardware, such as defined by an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA), for example, or as a combination of hardware and software, such as defined by a microprocessor system and a set of program instructions that make the engine suitable for implementing specific functions, which (when executed) convert the microprocessor system into a dedicated device. The engine can also be implemented as a combination of hardware and a combination of hardware and software, wherein certain functions are implemented by hardware alone, and other functions are implemented by a combination of hardware and software. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the engine, and in some cases all of it, may be executed on a processor of one or more computing platforms, which are composed of hardware (e.g., one or more processors, data storage devices such as memory or drive storage, input / output devices such as network interface devices, video devices, keyboards, mice, or touch screen devices) that execute an operating system, system programs, and applications, while also using multitasking, multithreading, distributed (e.g., cluster, peer, cloud, etc.) processing or other such technologies to implement the engine where appropriate. Therefore, each engine can be implemented in a variety of physically achievable configurations and should generally not be limited to any specific implementation illustrated herein unless these limitations are explicitly stated. In addition, the engine itself can be composed of more than one sub-engine, each of which can itself be considered an engine. Moreover, in the embodiments described herein, each of the various engines corresponds to a defined autonomous function; however, it should be understood that in other contemplated embodiments, each function can be distributed to more than one engine. Likewise, in other contemplated embodiments, multiple defined functions may be implemented by a single engine that performs those multiple functions, possibly implemented together with other functions, or distributed among a set of engines in a manner different than specifically shown in the examples herein.

[0080] Various embodiments of systems, devices, and methods have been described herein. These embodiments are given by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention. Moreover, it should be understood that the various features of the embodiments that have been described may be combined in various ways to produce a number of additional embodiments. Moreover, although various materials, sizes, shapes, configurations, positions, etc. for use with the disclosed embodiments have been described, other materials, sizes, shapes, configurations, positions, etc. may be utilized in addition to those disclosed without exceeding the scope of the claimed invention.

[0081] A person of ordinary skill in the relevant art will recognize that an embodiment may include fewer features than those shown in any single embodiment described above. The embodiments described herein are not intended to be an exhaustive presentation of the ways in which various features can be combined. Therefore, the embodiments are not mutually exclusive combinations of features; on the contrary, as understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art, the embodiments may include a combination of different single features selected from different single embodiments. Moreover, unless otherwise stated, the elements described with respect to one embodiment may be implemented in other embodiments even if not described in such an embodiment. Although a dependent claim may refer to a specific combination with one or more other claims in a claim, other embodiments may also include a combination of a dependent claim with the subject matter of each other dependent claim or a combination of one or more features with other dependent or independent claims. Unless a provision is not intended for a specific combination, such a combination is proposed herein. In addition, it is also intended to include the features of a claim in any other independent claim, even if the claim is not directly dependent on the independent claim.

[0082] Furthermore, references in the specification to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," or "some embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the teachings. The appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

[0083] For purposes of claim interpretation, it is expressly stated that the provisions of 35 USC § 112, paragraph 6 shall not be invoked unless the specific terms "means" or "steps" are recited in a claim.

Claims

1. An electric circuit switch for controlling an electric circuit, the electric switch include: A switch body, comprising a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal is used to be electrically connected to a first lead of the electrical circuit, and the second terminal is used to be electrically connected to a second lead of the electrical circuit; A rocker assembly, comprising a rocker, a light pipe, a cover, and a slot, wherein the light pipe is displaceable near a rear surface of the rocker assembly, the cover is displaceable near a front surface of the rocker assembly, and the slot is located on a surface of the cover for inserting an interchangeable label between the light pipe and the cover; Interchangeable labels capable of being disposed adjacent a rear surface of the rocker; a light pipe positionable proximate a rear surface of the interchangeable label; wherein the interchangeable label is removably coupleable to the light pipe via at least one adhesive surface; A plurality of lighting elements; wherein each of the plurality of lighting elements comprises a three-color light emitting diode (LED); wherein the rocker can pivot between a first position and a second position, so that when the rocker is in the first position, the electrical circuit is energized, and when the rocker is in the second position, the electrical circuit is de-energized; wherein the cover can be coupled to the cover base via a hinge; wherein the cover comprises a transparent material and is positionable adjacent the interchangeable label opposite the light pipe when the electrical switch is in use; wherein the hinge comprises a pin and a joint and is positionable proximate to a front surface of the interchangeable label; wherein a controller having electrical communication with each of the lighting elements is configured to: change a display state of at least one lighting element of the plurality of lighting elements in response to a signal received via a communication interface, and wherein the communication interface comprises a wireless interface; wherein the conductive trace electrically couples each of the plurality of lighting elements to the electrical circuit controlled by the electrical switch such that the lighting element is powered by the electrical circuit; wherein a power source is independent of the electrical circuit, so that the lighting element is powered by the power source; and Wherein, any portion of the rocker assembly can include ferromagnetic material, so that the interchangeable label can be magnetically fixed within the rocker assembly.

2. The electric switch according to claim 1, in, The interchangeable labels can include labels, stickers, decals or other interchangeable decorative elements, and wherein the interchangeable labels can be partially transparent or translucent.

3. The electric switch according to claim 1, in, The interchangeable label can be removably coupled to the cover via at least one adhesive surface.

4. The electric switch according to claim 1, in, Changing the display state of the at least one lighting element includes one or more of the following: changing the color of the at least one lighting element, changing the light intensity of the at least one lighting element, or A flash rate of the at least one lighting element is varied.

5. The electric switch according to claim 1, in, The interchangeable label includes a user-understandable identifier located on a front surface of the interchangeable label such that the interchangeable label indicates a characteristic of the electrical circuit controlled by the electrical switch.

6. The electric switch according to claim 1, in, The interchangeable labels at least partially comprise a light transmissive material such that light generated by the lighting element can be seen at a front surface of the interchangeable labels.

7. A kit for providing an indication of the function of an electrical switch, the kit include: Multiple interchangeable labels; An electric switch for controlling an electric circuit, the electric switch comprising: The switch body includes a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal is used to be electrically connected to a first lead of the electrical circuit, and the second terminal is used to be electrically connected to a second lead of the electrical circuit. a rocker capable of pivoting between a first position and a second position such that the electrical circuit is energized when the rocker is in the first position and the electrical circuit is de-energized when the rocker is in the second position, the rocker defining a hole, Lighting elements; a cover disposed within the aperture such that a front surface of the cover is viewable by a user: a light pipe, wherein each of the plurality of interchangeable labels is removably disposed between the cover and the light pipe; and Wherein each of the plurality of interchangeable labels includes a user-understandable identifier located on a front surface of the interchangeable label such that the interchangeable label indicates a characteristic of the electrical circuit controlled by the electrical switch.

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