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Control circuits for self-powered switches and related methods of operation

Self-powered switches include a switch housing having an externally accessible user input member, a coil assembly, and a magnet arranged therein such that at least one of the coil assembly and the magnet move relative to each other responsive to movement of the user input member between first and second switch positions, and a control circuit held in the switch housing and coupled to first and second terminals of the coil assembly. The control circuit is configured to detect respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly responsive to the movement of the user input member, and selectively transmit first and second wireless control signals to a remote receiver based on the respective electrical characteristics of the first and second terminals of the coil assembly, respectively. Related circuits and methods of operation are also discussed.

Rocker arm of an electric switch, blocking device with such a rocker arm, and electric switch with such a rocker arm and such a blocking device
11929218 · 2024-03-12 · ·

In a rocker arm of an electric switch, the electric switch is actuated by the rocker arm for setting definable positions. The rocker arm of an embodiment includes a first part, for setting the definable positions, and a second part, movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position of the second part, the first part can be moved into the definable positions; and in the second position of the second part, the movement of the first part is blocked.

Switch assembly and vehicle

This application provides a switch assembly and a vehicle. The switch assembly comprises: a first housing; a plurality of key shifter levers, the key shifter levers each comprising a first end and a second end, a pin shaft being connected to the key shifter lever between the first end and the second end, the key shifter lever extending from the first end to the second end, and the key shifter lever being configured to pivot in a radial plane with the shaft pin as a center, wherein the second end extends to the outside of the first housing; a second housing, the second housing surrounding the first end of the key shifter lever and having a first limiting surface located above the key shifter lever and a second limiting surface located below the key shifter lever; and a first push rod and a second push rod, the first push rod and the second push rod being arranged in the radial plane and respectively corresponding to the first limiting surface and the second limiting surface, and the first push rod and the second push rod leaning on the key shifter lever between the first end and the shaft pin, wherein at least one of the first push rod and the second push rod is always kept in contact with the first limiting surface or the second limiting surface by setting a dimension relationship.

Control device

Controlling device for controlling a lighting system including at least one light fitting, where said controlling device is linked to said lighting system, and where the controlling device includes a switching mechanism intended to turn on and turn off the lighting system, an adjusting mechanism intended to adjust the light intensity of the lighting system, and an interface, able to be actuated by a user in order to control the turning on and turning off, as well as adjust the light intensity.

System for powering and controlling furniture-mounted light fixtures
10431990 · 2019-10-01 · ·

According to the present disclosure, a switching system for a fixture includes a first switch unit with a first switch actuator and a first power cord with an integrally formed power connector at its distal end. The first switch unit has an electrical receptacle configured to receive a corresponding power connector of a cord electrically connected to the fixture. The electrical receptacle is electrically coupled to the first power cord through the first switch actuator to provide switching actuation to the fixture. The switching system may include a second switch unit that includes a second switch actuator and a second power cord with an integrally formed power connector at its distal end. The first and second switch units are connectable to provide a three-way switching electrical connection.

WALL MOUNTED CONTROL DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE BUTTONS
20190287743 · 2019-09-19 · ·

A control device is provided adapted to control at least one function of at least one associated load. The control device comprises a front housing portion defining a plurality of button zones each comprising at least one switch and at least one button alignment orifice. The control device further comprises a plurality of interchangeable buttons, including single-zone height and multi-zone height buttons, each adapted to be removably attached to the front housing portion over one or more of the button zones. Each button may comprise a front wall and at least one projection extending from a rear surface of the button and adapted to be aligned with at least one switch of one of the button zones to depress the aligned switch when the button is pressed. Each button may further comprises at least one alignment post adapted to be aligned with and inserted through at least one alignment orifice of one of the button zones. Each button may also comprise at least one abutment extending from the rear surface of the button and adapted to abut against the front housing portion such that at least a portion of the button pivots or deflect with respect to the at least one abutment when pressed.

Switch structure having manual and automatic mode
10403455 · 2019-09-03 · ·

A switch structure used for switching on or off an electronic system is provided. The switch structure includes a base, a switch body pivoted to the base, a first electrode connected and moved along with the switch body, a second electrode disposed on the based and corresponds to the first electrode, a torsion assembly, and a power source. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the electronic system, respectively. The torsion assembly is connected to and drives the switch body, so as to drive the first electrode and the second electrode to switch between a conductive state and a non-conductive state. The power source is connected to the torsion assembly, and the power source provides a torsion to the switch body via the torsion assembly in an automatic state so as to switch the switch structure between the conductive state and the non-conductive state.

Switching device for a radio pushbutton, radio pushbutton, and method for generating a switching signal of a radio pushbutton
10373782 · 2019-08-06 · ·

Provision is made for a switching device for a wireless switch. The switching device comprises actuating means for receiving a mechanical energy, which can be introduced during a switching operation into the switching device. Furthermore, the switching device with the actuating means and with an energy conversion device comprises mechanically connectible switching means for transmitting the mechanical energy from the actuating means to the energy conversion device, in order to convert the mechanical energy to an electrical energy for transmitting a switching signal. At the same time, the switching means are designed to be actuated during a switching operation by means of the actuating means, in order to transfer, when connected with the energy conversion device, the energy conversion device at least from a first stable condition to a second stable condition, which is different from the first stable condition, in order to produce at least one electrical energy impulse.

CONTROL DEVICE

Controlling device for controlling a lighting system including at least one light fitting, where said controlling device is linked to said lighting system, and where the controlling device includes a switching mechanism intended to turn on and turn off the lighting system, an adjusting mechanism intended to adjust the light intensity of the lighting system, and an interface, able to be actuated by a user in order to control the turning on and turning off, as well as adjust the light intensity.

SWITCH STRUCTURE
20190180959 · 2019-06-13 · ·

A switch structure used for switching on or off an electronic system is provided. The switch structure includes a base, a switch body pivoted to the base, a first electrode connected and moved along with the switch body, a second electrode disposed on the based and corresponds to the first electrode, a torsion assembly, and a power source. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the electronic system, respectively. The torsion assembly is connected to and drives the switch body, so as to drive the first electrode and the second electrode to switch between a conductive state and a non-conductive state. The power source is connected to the torsion assembly, and the power source provides a torsion to the switch body via the torsion assembly in an automatic state so as to switch the switch structure between the conductive state and the non-conductive state.