Multi-position, multi-directional electric switch mechanism
CA 2246435 A1 · Owner: United Technologies Automotive, Inc. · Inventors: Karasik, Boris; Karasik, Vladimir
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A multi-position, multi-directional switch mechanism that provides switch actuation in multiple directions using opposing detent mechanisms (32 and 42). The multi-position, multi-directional switch mechanism has a sleeve (30) that pivots within a base (12) and an operator (70) that pivots within the sleeve (30). Each of the pivoting members (30 and 70) has a detent mechanism (32 and 42) to maintain the pivotal members (30 and 70) in a selected position. The spring loaded detents (36 and 46) of the detent mechanisms (32 and 42) are linearly opposing. The resulting multi-position multi-directional switch , mechanism achieves better functionality with fewer parts.
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- Filed October 14, 1997. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended October 14, 2017.
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