Switch device having detachable grasp support member
AssigneeMotorola, Inc.
InventorsKok Huat Chong, Julio Cesar Castaneda
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Abstract
A switch device (100) has a configuration that supports installation. The switch device (100) has two segments (110, 120) that have selectively coupled contact portions (130, 113). The two segments (110, 120) are joined together by a detachable grasp member (140) to form a continuous structure. The detachable grasp member (140) is detached from the two segments (110, 120), when the switch device (100) is installed, to separate the two segments (110, 120) except for the selectively coupled contact portions (130, 113).
Claims20
A switch assembly, comprising:
- a circuit substrate having first and second electrical conductors;
- a switch device having a one-piece structure when mounted to the circuit substrate, the switch device comprising:
- first and second switch segments coupled to the first and second electrical conductors, respectively;
- a detachable member joining the first and second switch segments, the detachable member having a grasp support portion;
- wherein:
- the first and second switch segments, and the detachable member together form the one-piece structure when mounted to the circuit substrate;
- and
- the detachable member is detached from the first and second switch segments after the one-piece structure is mounted to the to the circuit substrate to form an operable switch device.
A switch device having a configuration that supports automated installation on a circuit carrying substrate, the switch device comprising two segments having selectively coupled contact portions, the two segments being joined together by a detachable grasp member to form a complete continuous one-piece structure that installs directly on the circuit carrying substrate, wherein the detachable grasp member is detached from the two segments, after the switch device is installed on the circuit carrying substrate, to separate the two segments except for the selectively coupled contact portions.
A switch device comprising:
- a first switch segment having a first mount portion and a contact portion;
- a second switch segment, having a second mount portion, and a cantilever portion movable between a first position abutting the contact portion and a second position removed from the contact portion;
- and
- a removable frame member bridging the first and second switch segments;
- wherein;
- the first and second switch segments, including the cantilever potion, and the removable frame member constitute a single continuous metal part upon installation of the switch device;
- and
- the removable frame member has an overhang portion that extends over the first and second switch segments and that is attached to the first and second switch segments by a weakened juncture that facilitates removal of the removable frame member.
The switch device, comprising:
- a first switch segment having a first mount portion and a contact portion;
- a second switch segment, having a second mount portion, and a cantilever portion movable between a first position abutting the contact portion and a second position removed from the contact portion;
- and
- a removable frame member bridging the first and second switch segments;
- wherein:
- the first and second switch segments, including the cantilever portion, and the removable frame member, constitute a single continuous metal part;
- and
- the removable frame member has a planar grasp support surface that overhangs the second mount portion, and a sidewall that attaches to the first and second mount portions.
A switch device having a one-piece structure for mounting to a support surface, comprising:
- a first switch segment having a first mount portion, and a contact portion;
- a second switch segment having a second mount portion co-planar with the first mount portion, the second switch segment having a cantilever arm that is spring biased toward the contact portion, and that is operably movable to engage with and disengage from the first switch segment, wherein the cantilever am has a section angled to avoid engaging the first mount portion when the cantilever arm is biased to disengage from the first switch segment;
- a detachable member joining the first and second switch segments, the detachable member having a grasp support portion;
- wherein:
- the first and second switch segments, and the detachable member together form the one-piece structure;
- and
- the detachable member is detached from the first and second switch segments when the one-piece structure is mounted to the support surface, thereby forming an operable switch device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.