US 2003/0079976 A1 · MULTIPLE SWITCH MODULE

Abstract

A multiple switch module which is adapatable for inclusion in stalk switches, including a central cylinder, a multi-switch unit located within the central cylinder, a selections annulus rotatably mounted concentrically outside the central cylinder and operably connected by a cross-hair to a first rotary switch of the multi-switch unit, a selections cylinder rotatably mounted to a forward end of the central cylinder and operably connected to a second rotary switch of the multi-switch unit, and a selection button biasably mounted in reciprocable relation to the selections cylinder and operably connected to a momentary switch of the multi-switch unit. A slot system is formed in the central cylinder to accommodate rotative movement of the cross-hair relative to the central cylinder.

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Dependent claims

A multiple switch module, comprising:

a central cylinder having a rear end, a front end and a slot system formed therein;
a selections annulus concentrically disposed exteriorly relative to said central cylinder, said selections annulus being rotatable relative to said central cylinder, said selections annulus having a cross-hair positioned in said slot system;
and
a rotary switch disposed inside said central cylinder having a first switch component thereof stationarily connected with respect to said central cylinder and a second switch component thereof stationarily connected with said cross-hair;
wherein rotation of said selections annulus relative to said central cylinder causes said first switch component to rotate relative to said second switch component.

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A multiple switch module, comprising:

a central cylinder having a rear end, a front end and a slot system formed therein;
a selections annulus concentrically disposed exteriorly relative to said central cylinder, said selections annulus being rotatable relative to said central cylinder, said selections annulus having a cross-hair positioned in said slot system;
and
a multi-switch unit disposed inside said central cylinder, said multi-switch unit comprising a first rotary switch, a second rotary switch and a momentary switch sandwiched therebetween, said first rotary switch having a first switch component thereof stationarily connected with respect to said central cylinder and a second switch component thereof stationarily connected with said cross-hair;
wherein rotation of said selections annulus relative to said central cylinder causes said first switch component to rotate relative to said second switch component.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Multiple switch module

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Multiple switch module

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