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US 6,891,114 B2Granted
Switch assembly for a sunroof
AssigneeHonda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
InventorDavid G. Peterson
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Abstract
A sunroof and a sunroof switch are disclosed. The switch includes provisions that assist in preventing the simultaneous operation of two different modes. A mechanical arrangement is used to prevent the knob from being depressed and slid at the same time. Also, in some cases, the mechanical arrangement can help to prevent the knob from being depressed once it has been moved or moved once it has been depressed.
Claims27
A switch comprising:
- a case and a knob, where the knob is configured to move with respect to the case;
- a mechanical provision associated with the case that permits lateral motion in a forward direction and a rearward direction while preventing the knob from being despressed;
- the case including a hole configured to receive the knob, the hole having a forward side facing the forward direction, a rearward side facing the rearward direction and a lateral side;
- wherein the mechanical provision that permits lateral motion while preventing the knob from being despressed is a tab protecting into the hole from the lateral side.
1 more element
A switch comprising:
- a case configured to associate with the interior of a vehicle;
- a first holder associated with the case, the first holder having a hole configured to receive a knob, where the first holder can move relative to the case;
- the knob being disposed in the hole and being capable of assuming a depressed position;
- where a mechanical provision on the case prevents the simultaneous motion of the first holder and depression of the knob;
- and
- wherein the mechanical provision on the case is disposed below a lower edge of the knob when the knob is in a rest position prior to being depressed.
3 more elements
A switch comprising:
- a means for providing at least three positions to a knob, wherein the three positions includes a rest position, a laterally displaced position and a depressed position;
- means for preventing the knob from being simultaneously displaced laterally and depressed;
- and
- wherein the knob includes a first laterally displaced side and a second side different than the first laterally displaced side;
- and wherein the means for preventing the knob from being simultaneously displaced laterally and depressed includes a notch formed on the second side of the knob.
2 more elements
A switch comprising:
- a case including a hole extending through the case, and at least one slot extending through the case;
- a knob cooperating with the case and including at least one projection extending from a lower surface of the knob, the knob having a first position, and a second laterally displaced position;
- and
- wherein the projection of the knob aligns with the slot when the knob is in the first position.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.