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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 30, 1996
Filed:
Dec. 29, 1994
Mario M Orrico, Chicago, IL (US);
William J Olson, Barrington, IL (US);
James S Zielinski, Schaumburg, IL (US);
Randall M Crippen, Chicago, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A switch assembly for activation by a shaft or hinge pin of a hinge includes a cam member connected for rotation along with the shaft and an actuating band operably connected to the cam member. The actuating band includes an engagement portion for contact with a first portion of a lever upon rotational movement of the shaft of the hinge and the cam member. The lever is movable to enable a second portion of the lever to contact an electrical switch to in turn make or break contact of a desired electrical circuit formed by the electrical switch. A sealing insert is included to provide a substantially waterproof seal between the hinge shaft and the switch assembly.