Multiple position switches and specifically in-line multiple position switches where a user has definitive points of on and off switching which are used to turn multiple redundant internal circuit switches on and off. This can provide for increased reliability of switch operation.

A switch device includes a first rubber dome, a second rubber dome, and a slider disposed on the first rubber dome and the second rubber dome. The slider presses the upper surface of the first rubber dome, causing deformation of the first rubber dome when the slider is moved toward the first and second rubber domes, and presses the upper surface of the second rubber dome, causing deformation of the second rubber dome when the slider is further moved toward the first and second rubber domes in a state in which the first rubber dome is subjected to the deformation. A thick portion is formed on each side of the second rubber dome so as to increase the thickness on the each side of the second rubber dome. Each side of the second rubber dome is in a direction in which the first and second rubber domes are aligned.

A switch assembly including a socket, a top cap, and an intermediate cart located in the socket. The intermediate cart is slidable with the socket. The top cap is in a spherical or pivot engagement with the intermediate cart. An activation force of the sliding movement is lower than an activation force of the spherical or pivot movement.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for a single or multi-dimmer system having improved reliable connectivity between a dimmer assembly and a switch or between two or more dimmer assemblies.

An electrical control mechanism having a support. A central body that is movable in rotation about a central axis of rotation (AXROTC) carries a button that is movable in rotation relative to the central body about an offset axis of rotation (AXROTD) parallel to the central axis of rotation (AXROTC). First return means are interposed between the central body and the button, with second return means being interposed between the central body and the support. Two primary electric switches are interposed between the button and the central body on either side of a plane containing the central axis of rotation (AXROTC) and the offset axis of rotation (AXROTD). Two secondary electric switches are interposed between the support and the central body on either side of the plane.

A switch device includes a first rubber dome, a second rubber dome, and a slider disposed on the first rubber dome and the second rubber dome. The slider presses the upper surface of the first rubber dome, causing deformation of the first rubber dome when the slider is moved toward the first and second rubber domes, and presses the upper surface of the second rubber dome, causing deformation of the second rubber dome when the slider is further moved toward the first and second rubber domes in a state in which the first rubber dome is subjected to the deformation. A thick portion is formed on each side of the second rubber dome so as to increase the thickness on the each side of the second rubber dome. Each side of the second rubber dome is in a direction in which the first and second rubber domes are aligned.

A foot pedal for controlling a medical device, in particular a dental device, including a housing with a housing base, a cover element which is mounted so as to be vertically displaceable with respect to the housing base along an actuating direction and so as to be inclinable with respect to the housing base, a first switch for initiating a first functionality on the medical device and a second switch for initiating a second functionality on the medical device, and an actuating device which is vertically displaceable along the actuating direction and which actuates the first switch during a movement in the actuating direction within a first height offset section and actuates the second switch within a second height offset section, the actuating device being configured in such a way, in that it is in a first state in the first height offset section and in a second state in the second height offset section, where the foot pedal being configured such that, at a predeterminable angle of inclination of the cover element, the actuating device is always arranged within the first height offset section.

A mechanical switch (10), in particular a light switch and/or a roller shutter switch and/or thermostat switch is provided. The mechanical switch (10) has a switching contact assembly (20), in particular a monostable, bistable or tristable switching contact assembly (20), and a base carrier (40), in which the switching contact assembly (20) is received The base carrier (40) has a holding device (50) for receiving an electromechanical actuator unit (100), which is designed in such a way that an electromechanical actuator unit (100) received in the holding device (50) can be supplied with voltage for effecting a state change of the switching contact assembly (20) independently of an external mechanical action on an operating mechanism by means of the electromechanical actuator unit (100).

In a switch device, an operating knob is capable of being pushed so as to swing around a first axis from a non-operated position to a predetermined push operation position with respect to a switch case and is capable of being toggled so as to swing around a second axis that is orthogonal to the first axis from the non-operated position to a predetermined toggle operation position. A first engagement portion where the operating knob engages with a push switch is disposed on the second axis, and a second engagement portion where the operating knob engages with a toggle switch is disposed at a position closer to the first axis in a direction along the second axis than the first engagement portion where the operating knob engages with the push switch.

A foot pedal for controlling a medical device, in particular a dental device, including a housing with a housing base, a cover element which is mounted so as to be vertically displaceable with respect to the housing base along an actuating direction and so as to be inclinable with respect to the housing base, a first switch for initiating a first functionality on the medical device and a second switch for initiating a second functionality on the medical device, and an actuating device which is vertically displaceable along the actuating direction and which actuates the first switch during a movement in the actuating direction within a first height offset section and actuates the second switch within a second height offset section, the actuating device being configured in such a way, in that it is in a first state in the first height offset section and in a second state in the second height offset section, wherein the foot pedal being configured such that, at a predeterminable angle of inclination of the cover element the actuating device is always arranged within the first height offset section.