Electric switch unit
OwnerBenjamin Keith Marshinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is a switch unit for use with a face plate. The switch unit has a seal connected thereto to facilitate the installation of the switch unit, as well as subsequent reorientation of the switch unit with respect to the face plate. In one form, the seal is connected to a top surface of a dolly housing of the switch unit. Also disclosed is a frame for removably retaining the switch unit to the face plate.
Claims25
A dolly housing for a switch unit, the dolly housing having a top surface for abutment against a face plate, wherein the top surface of the dolly housing has a seal connected thereto.
A face plate/switch unit combination comprising:
- a switch unit;
- and
- a face plate comprising at least one aperture for receiving a part of the switch unit;
- the switch unit having a dolly housed within a dolly housing and the dolly housing having a seal connected thereto, wherein the switch unit is held in compressed abutment against an inner surface of the face plate by way of a frame.
A switch unit comprising a switch mechanism and a dolly housing, the dolly housing comprising a top surface for abutment against a face plate, wherein the top surface of the dolly housing has a seal connected thereto.
A method of forming a face plate/switch unit combination, the method comprising:
- abutting the switch unit against the face plate, the switch unit comprising a seal connected to a top surface of the switch unit for abutment against the face plate;
- and
- applying a force to the switch unit to bias the switch unit towards the faceplate.
A method of changing an orientation of a switch unit with respect to a face plate, the method comprising:
- reducing a compression force applied to the switch unit towards an inner surface of the face plate by a frame;
- reorienting the switch unit within the frame;
- and
- increasing the compression force applied to the switch unit towards the inner surface of the face plate by the frame.
A method of forming a dolly housing, the method comprising:
- moulding a main body of the dolly housing;
- and
- co-injecting a seal on a top surface of the main body.
A switch unit for abutment against an inner surface of a face plate, wherein a top surface of the switch unit has a seal connected thereto.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.