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Switch Assembly with Front Side Removability
20200381193 · 2020-12-03 · ·

A switch assembly includes a panel defining an aperture therethrough and a switch subassembly having a switch housing. At least one tab extends from the housing, the tab having a first portion extending away from the housing and toward the back side of the panel to a projection, the projection spaced in a longitudinal direction from the back side of the panel and laterally outward of the aperture when the tab is in a relaxed state, and a second portion that extends from the projection in the longitudinal direction and terminates in a tab end disposed within the aperture. The tab end is accessible from the front side of the panel and the tab is sufficiently flexible such that flexing the tab end inwardly from the front side causes the projection to flex inwardly from the relaxed state to a point where the projection can pass through the aperture.

BASE FOR A RETROFIT REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE

A remote control device may control electrical loads and/or load control devices of a load control system without accessing electrical wiring. The remote control device may include a control unit and a base that may be configured to be mounted over a paddle actuator of an installed mechanical switch. The base may include a frame, a biasing member, and/or a ribbon portion. The frame may be configured to secure the remote control device thereto. The frame may define a rear surface that is configured to abut a bezel of the mechanical switch. The biasing member may be configured to engage a rear surface of a faceplate of the mechanical switch. The ribbon portion may be configured to attach the biasing member to the frame. The ribbon portion may be configured to extend through a gap between the bezel and the faceplate.

INTERCHANGEABLE COOLANT SENSOR FOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF
20200328036 · 2020-10-15 ·

The present disclosure relates to a coolant level sensor device for application in vehicles, comprising three interoperable component parts: a housing component, an interchangeable cartridge assembly, and a resistor pigtail. The housing component may be configured to permanently and/or semi-permanently reside within the engine cooling system such that the housing component may receive the interchangeable cartridge assembly selectively connected with the resistor pigtail. The interchangeable cartridge assembly may comprise a reed switch that may be replaceable when damaged. Further, the interchangeable cartridge mechanism may be configured to connect with the resistor pigtail, which may include at least one resistor, such that the at least one resistor may be removed from close proximity to the high temperatures generated by the engine, thus increasing the life of the resistor components. This three part configuration may allow for the easy replacement of elements of the coolant level sensor prone to failure, without the need to replace functioning components.

INTERCHANGEABLE COOLANT SENSOR FOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF
20200328036 · 2020-10-15 ·

The present disclosure relates to a coolant level sensor device for application in vehicles, comprising three interoperable component parts: a housing component, an interchangeable cartridge assembly, and a resistor pigtail. The housing component may be configured to permanently and/or semi-permanently reside within the engine cooling system such that the housing component may receive the interchangeable cartridge assembly selectively connected with the resistor pigtail. The interchangeable cartridge assembly may comprise a reed switch that may be replaceable when damaged. Further, the interchangeable cartridge mechanism may be configured to connect with the resistor pigtail, which may include at least one resistor, such that the at least one resistor may be removed from close proximity to the high temperatures generated by the engine, thus increasing the life of the resistor components. This three part configuration may allow for the easy replacement of elements of the coolant level sensor prone to failure, without the need to replace functioning components.

Power supply circuit breaking device
10727627 · 2020-07-28 · ·

A power supply circuit breaking device includes a first connector housing, a second connector housing, a main lock unit locking in a finally fitted state in which the second connector housing is completely fitted to the first connector housing, a sub-lock unit locking in a temporarily fitted state in which a part of the second connector housing is fitted to the first connector housing, a main switch unit switched on in the finally fitted state and the temporarily fitted state, and a sub-switch unit switched on in the finally fitted state and switched off in the temporarily fitted state. The sub-lock unit includes a sub-lock claw formed in the first connecter housing, and an operation portion provided in the second connector housing and having an engaging plate portion engaged with the sub-lock claw in the temporarily fitted state.

Locking structure of switch device

A locking structure of switch device includes a connection seat formed with a main body assembling hole. An arm protrudes from the connection seat. A restriction section is formed on the arm. A shift body is assembled on the connection seat and movable between a first position and a second position. The shift body has a shift section aligned with the arm in the second position. A lever member is disposed on the shift section. Two ends of the lever member are respectively formed with a ridge section and a push/press section. When the shift body moves from the first position to the second position, the ridge section passes over the restriction section into a locked state. When pressing the push/press section, the ridge section is driven by way of leverage to backward pass over the restriction section into an unlocked state.

Locking structure of switch device

A locking structure of switch device includes a connection seat formed with a main body assembling hole. An arm protrudes from the connection seat. A restriction section is formed on the arm. A shift body is assembled on the connection seat and movable between a first position and a second position. The shift body has a shift section aligned with the arm in the second position. A lever member is disposed on the shift section. Two ends of the lever member are respectively formed with a ridge section and a push/press section. When the shift body moves from the first position to the second position, the ridge section passes over the restriction section into a locked state. When pressing the push/press section, the ridge section is driven by way of leverage to backward pass over the restriction section into an unlocked state.

SINGLE PHASE UNDERGROUND FUSED TAP
20200058453 · 2020-02-20 ·

A fused tap for an elbow connector that properly insulates and houses an interruption device or fuse to provide protection on underground distribution power lines. The interruption device is replaceable without the need of replacing the entire assembly. The fused tap provides flexibility in installation for existing and new underground distribution lines and/or feeders.

NON-ELECTRICAL DEVICE FOR REPLACING A CURRENT SENSOR IN AN ARC-EXTINGUISHING CHAMBER OF A SWITCH-DISCONNECTOR, AND A SWITCH-DISCONNECTOR COMPRISING SUCH A NON-ELECTRICAL DEVICE

A non-electrical device (40) includes first and second half-housings which are produced in a plastic material, are joined fixedly to one another, define an axis along which a passage for an electrical conductor passes through the first and second half-housings, and delimit between them an internal volume, which is separated from the passage and which surrounds the passage all around the axis. The first half-housing incorporates, by moulding, mechanical reinforcing elements which extend substantially parallel to the axis in the internal volume until they are in contact with the second half-housing.

NON-ELECTRICAL DEVICE FOR REPLACING A CURRENT SENSOR IN AN ARC-EXTINGUISHING CHAMBER OF A SWITCH-DISCONNECTOR, AND A SWITCH-DISCONNECTOR COMPRISING SUCH A NON-ELECTRICAL DEVICE

A non-electrical device (40) includes first and second half-housings which are produced in a plastic material, are joined fixedly to one another, define an axis along which a passage for an electrical conductor passes through the first and second half-housings, and delimit between them an internal volume, which is separated from the passage and which surrounds the passage all around the axis. The first half-housing incorporates, by moulding, mechanical reinforcing elements which extend substantially parallel to the axis in the internal volume until they are in contact with the second half-housing.