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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.

Mouse

A mouse is provided. The mouse includes a casing, a circuit board, a micro switch base, and a micro switch. The casing includes a button. The circuit board is disposed in the casing. The micro switch base is disposed on the circuit board, and includes a plurality of first openings and a plurality of second openings. The micro switch is fixed on the micro switch base through at least one of the first openings, and electrically connected to the circuit board through the first openings or the second openings.

Hot swap component and circuit breaking apparatus used with circuit breaker

A hot swap component is provided, which includes a movable portion and a fixed portion that may be electrically connected to each other by using electrical connectors. When a circuit breaker works, a pin that is of an electrical connector and that is located on the movable portion is correspondingly connected to a base located on the fixed portion, and the fixed portion and the circuit breaker inside the movable portion are conducted. When the circuit breaker is faulty and needs to be repaired and replaced, the movable portion can be pulled out from the fixed portion, and the circuit breaker is electrically disconnected from the fixed portion. An anti-electric shock protection mechanism of the fixed portion isolates a first base inside the fixed portion, thereby implementing safe hot swap of the circuit breaker.

Interchangeable coolant sensor for vehicle applications and methods of manufacture and use thereof

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

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.

TRIGGER MODULE
20230092308 · 2023-03-23 ·

A torch having a replaceable trigger module is disclosed. The trigger module includes a housing defining a cavity; a trigger operatively coupled to the housing; and a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to be electrically coupled to one or more accessories. The PCB and the one or more accessories are disposed at least partially in the cavity and are coupled to the housing so that coupling the housing to a torch handle mechanically couples the PCB and trigger to the torch handle.

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.

INTERNAL SUPPORT BRACKET FOR A POWER SWITCH OF A COMPUTING DEVICE
20230070601 · 2023-03-09 ·

An internal support bracket for a power switch includes a bottom support and a top cover. The top cover is secured to the bottom support. The combined bottom support and top cover define an aperture for securing the power switch. The bottom support includes a bottom surface with a ridge protruding therefrom. A method of securing a power switch to the interior of a computer chassis includes connecting a base support including a channel to an interior wall of the computer chassis. A power switch is positioned between a top cover and a separate bottom support. The separate bottom support includes a ridge protruding from a bottom surface. The top cover is secured to the separate bottom support. The ridge of the separate bottom support is slid into the channel such that the internal support bracket including the power switch is secured in a locked position.

Internal support bracket for a power switch of a computing device

An internal support bracket for a power switch includes a bottom support and a top cover. The top cover is secured to the bottom support. The combined bottom support and top cover define an aperture for securing the power switch. The bottom support includes a bottom surface with a ridge protruding therefrom. A method of securing a power switch to the interior of a computer chassis includes connecting a base support including a channel to an interior wall of the computer chassis. A power switch is positioned between a top cover and a separate bottom support. The separate bottom support includes a ridge protruding from a bottom surface. The top cover is secured to the separate bottom support. The ridge of the separate bottom support is slid into the channel such that the internal support bracket including the power switch is secured in a locked position.

ROTATING CONTACT APPARATUS FOR A SWITCH
20170316900 · 2017-11-02 ·

A rotating switch contact apparatus has an apparatus housing; a contact housing; a housing bearing provided in the contact apparatus housing, the housing being rotatably mounted in the bearing; and a contact bridge mounted in the housing, rotating with the latter and having, at each end, a stationary mating contact receptacle, receptacles protruding from housing openings so the receptacles engage stationary mating contacts during contact housing rotation and may produce electrical contact between stationary mating contacts via the contact bridge. At least one spring terminal is arranged between the housing and bridge, which is resiliently mounted in the housing approximately perpendicular to the apparatus rotational plane. The contact housing is approximately cylindrical and at least partially has, on its lateral surface, a gearwheel section, and has an opening through which the gearwheel section projects, so the housing is rotationally movable for contact opening or closing between stationary mating contacts and receptacles via a gearwheel engaging in the gearwheel section.