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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2003
Hiroaki Yamaguchi, Aichi, JP;
Toshiki Akita, Aichi, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
A lock pin ( ) is mounted on an operating member ( ), with its proximal end portion ( ) fitted therein. A distal end portion ( ) of this lock pin can slide in a cam groove so as to releasably hold the operating member in two positions. A holding spring ( ) is mounted on the operating member, and urges the lock pin toward a bottom surface of the cam groove. A pin engagement portion ( ), which engages the lock pin to prevent the dropping of the lock pin in a condition before the operating member is mounted, is formed on the operating member. An engagement cancellation portion, which disengages the lock pin from the pin engagement portion in a mounted condition of the operating member, is formed on a switch base.