Remote control system
AssigneeLeviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
InventorsRichard C. Doyle, Lester Rivera
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Abstract
The present invention teaches a remote control system, also capable of designation as a universal switch receptacle system, which is usable in conjunction with remote control devices as well as ground fault circuit interrupting systems. Features include, without limitation, a mounting strap which supports ground terminals while also serving as a magnetic circuitry conduit; a novel flip-flop cam arrangement which enables alternate making and breaking of a circuit; and space-saving means for supporting the cam arrangement about an axis of rotation which coincides with a ground prong insertion axis.
Claims4
Switching apparatus for selectively completing or interrupting an electrical connection between input and output conductors, or the like, comprising, in combination:
- a housing;
- a magnetizable armature disposed within a portion of said housing and being movable between first and second positions;
- electromagnet coil means disposed within said housing for moving said armature when energized from the first position to the second position;
- an input contact electrically connected to said input conductor;
- an output contact electrically connected to said output conductor;
- strap means for mounting the switching apparatus upon a selected surface, said strap means including portions thereof which define a path of the magnetic field generated by said coil means to influence the position of said armature, and movable cam means responsive to movement of said armature for influencing a separation of said input and output contacts, thereby interrupting electrical connection between them.
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