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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 1986
Filed:
Oct. 09, 1985
Richard D Dilyard, Wooster, OH (US);
Rubbermaid Incorporated, Wooster, OH (US);
Abstract
A switch assembly for microwave oven turntable is disclosed. The turntable comprises a base (4) and a platform (6) rotatably mounted thereupon. The platform (6) is adapted having a downward pripheral rim flange (36), along which an annular gear ring (38) is provided. A flange (20) extends outward from the base beyond and below the rim flange (20). A switch mechanism includes a rocker body (48) pivotally mounted to the flange (20) and adapted to pivot toward and away from the flange (36). A locking finger (60) extends under the rim flange (36) and upward into a parallel and adjacent relationship with the gear ring (38). The locking finger (60) is of triangular saw-toothed cross section defining an apex ridge (62) oriented toward the gear ring. The gear teeth of the gear ring (38) likewise have a saw-tooth configuration. Rocking actuation of the switch body causes the locking finger (60) to pivot toward and away from meshing engagement with the gear ring (38).