Title: Plural switch assembly having independent operators locked in position by cover interlock

Abstract: A plurality of miniature slide switches are arranged in parallel in a tub shaped common housing, the switches each have a raised actuator projecting toward the top of the housing which is contactable by a raised wedged surface portion on the underside of a closable housing lid to assure that the switches are fully thrown and will be locked in the desired operating state upon closure of the lid.

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Inventors: Keprda, Jaroslav (Munich, DT)

Application Number: 540558
Filing Date: 1975-01-13
Publication_date: 1976-08-10
Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (Berlin & Munich, DT)
Primary Class(es): 200/5B 200/16D, 200/50.32, 200/333
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US Patent Ref:

3196227	Jul, 1965	Carter et al.	200/50.
3492448	Jan, 1970	Phillip, Jr.	200/50.
3643042	Feb, 1972	Gratz	200/16.
3674948	Jul, 1972	Betlejewski et al.	200/50.
3735059	May, 1973	Glaser et al.	200/16.
3778564	Dec, 1973	Nocella	200/50.
3801758	Apr, 1974	Shand et al.	200/333.
3836736	Sep, 1974	Golbeck	200/50.
3883705	May, 1975	Sebastian et al.	200/333.
3912887	Oct, 1975	Gratz et al.	200/16.

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Primary Examiner: Scott, James R.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Hill, Gross, Simpson, Van Santen, Steadman, Chiara & Simpson