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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 30, 1997
Filed:
Apr. 26, 1996
Richard L Frost, Freeport, IL (US);
Edgar C Kolb, Freeport, IL (US);
James S Robinson, Freeport, IL (US);
Honeywell Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A switch actuation mechanism is provided with a support structure that is shaped to hold two switches. Each switch is associated with a pivotable member that is rotatably attached to the support structure. The pivotable member can be moved into either a rest position or an actuating position. When in the rest position, an actuating surface of the pivotable member is placed in contact with a plunger of the associated switch. A resilient member, such as a spring, is used to urge the pivotable members into their rest positions. If an actuator, such as a plunger or latch, is move into contact with a protrusion extending from the pivotable member, the pivotable member is rotated clockwise and the actuating surface is moved out of contact with the plunger. This deactuates the switch. The two switches are arranged to provide a sequential deactuation as two actuators are moved into contact with their respective protrusions extending from the pivotable members.