A release mechanism for surge protectors includes a first electrical connection pin (6) soldered with a varistor's second electrode (5B), a function rotating member (3) sheathed on a fixed column (2B and installed between a varistor (5) and a bridge bracket (8), an elastic driving device (4) fixed into an internal box body (2), and a bridge bracket (8) fixed to a second electrical connection pin (7) in the internal box body (2). If the varistor (5) is not released, then the bridge bracket (8) will be passed through a soldering window (3C) and soldered with a varistor's first electrode (5A), or else the elastic driving device (4) will drive the function rotating member (3) to rotate around the fixed column (2B). An arc shield plate (3F) exposed from a failure status indicating area (2N) for triggering a remote linkage rod (9) shields the bridge bracket (8) and electrode (5A).

A lockout, tagout (LOTO) device and associated implementation method for a switchable energy isolation device are provided. The isolation device includes first and second electrical terminal members and a slideable linkage disposed and in electrical communication therebetween for switching the electrical terminal members between isolated and non-isolated states. The LOTO device includes a cover member configured to extend over the terminal members and the linkage, and a fastener member coupled to the cover member. The fastener member is configured to engage the first or second electrical terminal member to secure the cover member to the isolation device. A tagging member is configured to engage the fastener member and a securing member engaged with the cover member, upon the cover member being secured to the isolation device, to prevent the fastener member from disengaging the first or second electrical terminal member without the tagging member disengaging the fastener member.

A robot teaching dvice allowing a user to operate an enable switch provided on the robot teaching device in a similar manner regardless of the user's dominant hand. A hand-held robot teaching device includes an enable switch built-in includes a main body including a holding portion that is configured to be held by one hand, and an enable switch operating section that is provided on the holding portion and is configured to be operated by a reference switching motion of a hand holding the holding portion in a reference position. The enable switch operating section includes a switching motion specifying mechanism that makes the reference switching motion in the reference position easier than another motion.

A device configured for installation on a wire includes a housing with a wire passage provided therein. A blade is configured to extend through the wire passage and sever the wire. A first electrically conductive member is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a first end of the severed wire, and a second electrically conductive member is configured to extend into the wire passage and engage a second end of the severed wire. The first end of the severed wire is connected to the second end of the severed wire when a switch arrangement is in a closed position. The first end of the severed wire is disconnected from the second end of the severed wire when the switch arrangement is in an open position. A manual actuator is configured to move the switch arrangement between the open position and the closed position.

A load control device may be configured to provide a user interface for controlling the intensity and/or color of one or more lighting loads. The user interface may include separate actuation members for setting the intensity and/or color of the lighting loads. The user interface may include one actuation member configured to operate in an intensity and/or color control mode. The control mode of the actuation member may be set via a button, a lever, a rotary switch, a rotary knob, etc. The user interface may include a touch sensitive element capable of sensing a user's touch and translate the touch into a control signal. Feedback may be provided on the user interface to indicate the type of control being adjusted and/or amount of control being applied to the lighting loads.

A sealing assembly for prevention of ingress of particulates and water into an electrical switch includes an engagement element with a rigid first abutment portion for circumscribing an aperture extending through the outer surface of the switch housing and a rigid first retention portion. Also included is a sealing element being slidingly engageable with the engagement element that includes a first complementary abutment portion. The sealing element is formed from an elastically resilient polymeric material so that sealing engagement with the engagement element occludes passage and ingress of external particulates, dust and water.

A magnetic shield structure includes a housing made of a dielectric material, and a magnetic shield body formed by metal plating. The magnetic shield body is partially provided on at least one of an outer surface and an inner surface that form a surface of the housing made of the dielectric material.

A dimmer switch includes a housing having a frame having a single actuator opening therethrough. The opening has first and second portions. A controllably conductive device is disposed in the housing for adjustably controlling electrical power to a load. A pivotable toggle actuator is accessible through the first portion of the single actuator opening and pivotable between a first and second positions by a user. A slidable dimmer actuator is accessible through the second portion of the single actuator opening. The slidable dimmer actuator is slidable linearly within the second portion of the single actuator opening anywhere between first and second positions by a user. The pivotable toggle actuator is operable for controlling the controllably conductive device to turn on and off power to the load, and the slidable dimmer actuator is operable for controlling the controllably conductive device to adjustably control the level of power to the load.

A lockout, tagout (LOTO) device and associated implementation method for a switchable energy isolation device are provided. The isolation device includes first and second electrical terminal members and a slideable linkage disposed and in electrical communication therebetween for switching the electrical terminal members between isolated and non-isolated states. The LOTO device includes a cover member configured to extend over the terminal members and the linkage, and a fastener member coupled to the cover member. The fastener member is configured to engage the first or second electrical terminal member to secure the cover member to the isolation device. A tagging member is configured to engage the fastener member and a securing member engaged with the cover member, upon the cover member being secured to the isolation device, to prevent the fastener member from disengaging the first or second electrical terminal member without the tagging member disengaging the fastener member.

An operating device and an electronic device using the same are provided. The operating device includes a base, an electronic circuit board, a lever and a slider. The base includes a bearer. The electronic circuit board is disposed on the base. The lever is disposed on the electronic circuit board. The slider is movably disposed on the sliding portion for triggering the lever.