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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 1986
Filed:
Dec. 26, 1984
Monty W Bai, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Alfred B Meyer, Mesa, AZ (US);
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for providing an impact switch that is non-critical to rotational forces. The impact switch consists of a plate having an 'X' beam disposed therein that is capable of flexing. A mass is located in the center on one side of the beam. The plate is covered by a housing having a pin extending therethrough. The cover is placed such that when the required force is exerted on the beam it will flex causing the mass and pin to come in contact thereby completing an electrical circuit. The force required to make contact can be varied by changing the weight of the mass and/or the material or dimension of the beam.