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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 1984
Filed:
Sep. 30, 1982
Robert L Glenn, Arab, AL (US);
Jackson H Smith, Union Grove, AL (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
A switch assembly incorporates miniature snap action switches (8) disposed over pins (26,28;56) molded integrally with a base member (6;52) and are held thereto by an enclosing case (4;50) to which the switch and base subassembly is snap-fit. A rocker actuator for the switches (8) is molded integrally with the base in one embodiment to have flexible wings (31) deformable to effect switch plunger (10) depression. In another version, a separate actuator (54) is pivotally supported by grooves (76) in the case (50) and the upper edge (60) of the base (52). The case is provided with serrated, variable panel thickness mounting structures (40;74) for snap-in attachment of the switch assembly in a panel opening.