Rocker switch for one two-stage actuating stroke
AssigneeDelphi Technologies, Inc.
InventorsGerd Rudolph, Holger Besier
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Abstract
A rocker switch for one two-stage actuating stroke, especially in the form of a window control switch for a motor vehicle. The rocker switch includes a rocker button which is mounted in a housing. An actuating plate for acting on switching contacts that are connected to terminal contacts is associated with said rocker button. A switching contact is allocated to the actuating stroke of the first stage in each direction, respectively and a common switching contact is allocated to the actuating stroke of the second stage in each direction, respectively.
Claims12
A rocker switch having a two-stage actuating stroke, comprising:
- a rocker assembly,
- a first, a second, and a third switching contact movable by said rocker assembly,
- wherein said first, second, and third switching contacts are arranged in a triangular pattern,
- wherein said rocker assembly is capable of rocking in a first and second forward position and a first and second rearward position, wherein when said rocker assembly is rocked into said first forward position said first switching contact is actuated and when said rocker is rocked into said second forward position, said second switching contact is activated, and when said rocker assembly is rocked into said first rearward position said third switching contact is actuated and when said rocker assembly is rocked into said second rearward position, said second switching contact is activated.
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