Delay switch with delay unit

A delay unit being operatively combined with an operating section, said delay unit comprising:

• a suction cup;
• a slidable T-post that is distinct from said operating section, said slidable T-post being slidably abutable to said operating section, and said slidable T-post cooperating with said suction cup and said operating section;
• a body holding said suction cup with a holding force;
• a return spring having a spring force urging said suction cup in a direction separating said suction cup from said body;
• a case accommodating at least said suction cup and said body,
• wherein said delay unit produces a predetermined delay time beginning when said spring force of said return spring urges said suction cup in said direction, said delay time concluding when said holding force of the suction cup to said body is overcome by said spring force of said return spring;
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• wherein said delay unit includes a dust protection member movable with said slidable T-post and which separates said suction cup from an inside surface of said case.

A delay device comprising:

• a main body extending in a longitudinal direction, said main body including a delay unit accommodating section with ends aligned in said longitudinal direction, said main body further including terminal accommodating sections provided adjacent to said ends;
• an operating unit including a cover member mounted onto said main body, said cover member having an opening and a handle mounted in said opening;
• a delay unit located in said delay unit accommodating section, said delay unit including:
• a suction cup;
• a slidable T-post that is distinct from said operating unit, said slidable T-post being slidably abutable to said operating unit, and said slidable T-post cooperating with said suction cup and said operating unit;
• a body holding said suction cup with a holding force;
• a return spring having a spring force urging said suction cup in a direction separating said suction cup from said body;
• and
• a case accommodating at least said suction cup and said body;
• and
• a switch mechanism cooperating with said operating unit and said delay unit, said delay unit producing a predetermined delay time beginning when said spring force of said return spring urges said suction cup in said direction, said delay time concluding when said holding force of the suction cup to said body is overcome by said spring force of said return spring;
• and
• wherein said delay unit includes a dust protection member movable with said slidable T-post and which separates said suction cup from an inside surface of said case.