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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 1989
Filed:
Mar. 16, 1987
Josef Bissig, Altdorf, CH;
Peter Hilfiker, Buchs, CH;
Sprecher & Schuh AG, Aarau, CH;
Abstract
A mode switching or conversion device for selectively altering the operating mode of an electrical switch or other piece of equipment comprises an actuator or locking member rotatable about an axis of rotation which is disposed substantially perpendicular to the housing wall of the electrical switch. The actuator is positionally retained in an opening of this housing wall by means of a bayonet catch or joint. This actuator or locking member is provided with an axially elastic spring or resilient bracket provided with latching cams or lugs which can latch in different positions thereof into latching recesses or pockets of a latching base member of the housing.