Title: Angled assembly of PCB dimmer

Abstract: A light dimmer product is provided having simpler construction and simpler assembly than prior art dimmers. Simplicity of construction is achieved by providing a printed circuit board and mounting all electrical leads from components to the board to permit a single soldering operation to solder all leads simultaneously. Simplicity of assembly is achieved by mounting portions other than current carrying portions to the mounting bracket of the dimmer product as a sub-assembly to be assembled to the housing. When assembled, the bracket support components by portions other than current carrying portions and the current carrying portions of these same components support the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board supports other components by their current carrying portions.

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Inventors: Stefani, Joseph P. (Warwick, RI, US)

Application Number: 531566
Filing Date: 1974-12-11
Publication_date: 1976-12-14
Assignee: General Electric Company (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 361/820 315/DIG4, 338/198, 361/679
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US Patent Ref:

R26119	Dec, 1966	Slater	315/DIG.
3131988	May, 1964	Jensen	339/193.
3328676	Jun, 1967	Slater	315/DIG.
3569788	Mar, 1971	Niblack	317/99.
3746923	Jul, 1973	Spira	338/198.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Tolin, Gerald P.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Rochford; Paul E., Bernkopf; Walter C., Neuhauser; Frank L.