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EP2811501B1 - A switch, in particular a battery cutout switch for vehicles and the like - Google Patents

A switch, in particular a battery cutout switch for vehicles and the like Download PDF

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EP2811501B1
EP2811501B1 EP14160656.6A EP14160656A EP2811501B1 EP 2811501 B1 EP2811501 B1 EP 2811501B1 EP 14160656 A EP14160656 A EP 14160656A EP 2811501 B1 EP2811501 B1 EP 2811501B1
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Claudio Crovetti
Doriano Sartorelli
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/50—Means for increasing contact pressure, preventing vibration of contacts, holding contacts together after engagement, or biasing contacts to the open position
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H19/54—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand the operating part having at least five or an unspecified number of operative positions
    • H01H19/60—Angularly-movable actuating part carrying no contacts
    • H01H19/62—Contacts actuated by radial cams
    • H01H19/626—Contacts actuated by radial cams actuating bridging contacts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H1/00—Contacts
    • H01H1/12—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage
    • H01H1/14—Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting
    • H01H1/20—Bridging contacts
    • H01H1/2025—Bridging contacts comprising two-parallel bridges
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
    • H01H19/02—Details
    • H01H19/10—Movable parts; Contacts mounted thereon
    • H01H19/14—Operating parts, e.g. turn knob
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H25/00—Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
    • H01H25/06—Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/022—Emergency operating parts, e.g. for stop-switch in dangerous conditions
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/20—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch wherein an auxiliary movement thereof, or of an attachment thereto, is necessary before the main movement is possible or effective, e.g. for unlatching, for coupling
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/32—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts
    • H01H3/42—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using cam or eccentric
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
    • H01H9/20—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms
    • H01H9/28—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member
    • H01H9/281—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock
    • H01H9/282—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock and a separate part mounted or mountable on the switch assembly and movable between an unlocking position and a locking position where it can be secured by the padlock
    • H01H9/283—Interlocking, locking, or latching mechanisms for locking switch parts by a key or equivalent removable member making use of a padlock and a separate part mounted or mountable on the switch assembly and movable between an unlocking position and a locking position where it can be secured by the padlock the part being removable

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  • the present invention relates to a switch, in particular of the type intended for use as a battery cutout switch in electrical systems on board vehicles, boats, etc.
  • Switches of this type generally have a housing carrying two or more fixed electrical contacts and a contact-holder body carrying at least one movable electrical contact cooperating with the fixed contacts and movable between an open contacts position and a closed contacts position.
  • a handle, rotatable between an open position and a closed position, cooperates with the contact-holder body to move it from the open contacts position towards the closed contacts position.
  • the document EP-A-1296343 of the same Applicant describes a switch comprising a supporting body carrying at least one pair of fixed electrical contacts, a movable element carrying at least one electrical contact, movable in a rectilinear direction between an open contacts position and a closed contacts position, and vice versa.
  • the movable electrical contact in the closed contacts position, is elastically pushed against the fixed electrical contacts.
  • the contact-holder body is subject to an elastic force that tends to push the contact-holder body towards the open electrical contacts position.
  • switches of this type are subject to vibrations due to the combustion engine of the vehicle and to the movement of the vehicle.
  • the action of the vibrations in combination with the elastic force, which tends to push the contact-holder body towards the open contacts position, can cause small oscillating movements of the movable electrical contact.
  • These small oscillatory movements can cause the so-called fretting corrosion, which damages the contact surface.
  • the oscillatory movements of the movable contact can produce micro-interruptions of the electrical contact and electrical discharges, which can cause damage to the contact surfaces and micro-fusions.
  • the present invention aims to provide a switch that can overcome the aforesaid drawbacks.
  • this object is achieved by a switch having the characteristics forming the subject of Claim 1.
  • numeral 10 indicates a switch according to the present invention, intended to be used, in particular, as a battery cutout switch for vehicles, boats, etc.
  • the switch 10 comprises a housing 12 of plastic material, including a base 14 and a cover 16.
  • the cover 16 is attached to the base 14, for example, by means of screws 18. Between the cover 16 and the base 14, a gasket 20 may be placed.
  • the switch 10 comprises two pairs of fixed electrical contacts 22.
  • Each fixed contact 22 has the shape of a pin with an enlarged head and a threaded shank.
  • the shanks of the fixed contacts 22 extend through respective holes of the base 14 and are attached to the base 14 by means of respective nuts 24.
  • respective O-rings 26 can be provided on the shanks of the fixed contacts 22.
  • a contact-holder body 28 is mounted within the housing 12.
  • the contact-holder body 28 is movable with respect to the housing 12 along a longitudinal axis A.
  • a rectilinear guide is provided, for guiding the contact-holder body 28 along the rectilinear direction of the axis A.
  • the guide can be formed by ribs projecting from the inner walls of the base 14, between which the side edges of the contact-holder body 28 are engaged, in a drawer-like manner.
  • the contact-holder body 28 carries at least one movable electrical contact.
  • the contact-holder body 28 has two through-openings 30 in which two movable electrical contacts 32 are housed, each of which cooperates with a pair of fixed contacts 22.
  • the contact-holder body 28 is movable along the longitudinal direction A between a closed contacts position and an open contacts position.
  • Elastic means are provided to push the contact-holder body 28 towards the open contacts position.
  • these elastic means are formed by a pair of compression coil springs 38 acting between the bottom wall of the base 14 and a pair of side protrusions 40 of the contact-holder body 28.
  • the contact-holder body 28 cooperates with a manually operated control device, which controls the movement of the contact-holder body 28 from the open contacts position to the closed contacts position.
  • This control device comprises a handle 44, rotatable about the longitudinal axis A, which cooperates with a cam 64, fixed with respect to the contact-holder body 28.
  • the control device is described in detail in a contemporary patent application by the same Applicant.
  • the cam 64 has a cylindrical side wall within which two inclined ramps are arranged, which cooperate with a pair of first control members 54 projecting from a shaft 46 of the handle 44.
  • the handle 44 also includes a second pair of control members 56, which cooperate with the inclined ramps of the cam 64, for controlling the movement of the contact-holder body 28 from the closed position to the open position in case of malfunctions that prevent the spontaneous movement of the contact-holder body 28 from the closed contacts position to the open contacts position under the action of the springs 38.
  • each movable electrical contact 32 is formed by a metal plate, having a first and a second contact zone 70, 72 located on opposite sides of a central portion 74.
  • the first contact zone 70 has two protuberances 76 with curved contact surfaces.
  • the second contact zone 72 has a single protuberance 78 with a curved contact surface.
  • the first and the second contact zones 70, 72 of each movable electrical contact 32 cooperate with the respective heads 23 of two fixed electrical contacts 22.
  • the heads 23 of the fixed electrical contacts 22 have flat contact surfaces 80.
  • the protuberances 76 of the first contact zone 70 establish two points of contact with the contact surface 80 of the head 23 of the respective fixed electrical contact 22, while the protuberance 78 of the second contact zone 72 establishes a single point of contact with the contact surface 80 of the head 23 of the respective fixed electrical contact 22. Therefore, in the closed electrical contacts position, each movable electrical contact 32 is in contact with the fixed electrical contacts 22 at three points.
  • each movable electrical contact 32 is positioned within a respective opening 30 of the contact-holder body 28.
  • the central portion 74 of each movable electrical contact 32 is guided between the side walls of the opening 30 and the two contact zones 70, 72 protrude from opposite sides of the contact-holder body 28.
  • Each movable electrical contact 32 is elastically pressed against the bottom wall of the respective opening 30 by at least one helical compression spring placed between the upper wall of the opening 30 and the central portion 74 of the movable electrical contact 32.
  • two helical compression springs 82, 84 are provided, arranged coaxially to each other, with the smaller diameter springs 84 arranged within the springs 82 with a larger diameter.
  • the contact-holder body 28 In the closed electrical contacts position, the contact-holder body 28 is positioned slightly lower than the position in which the movable electrical contacts 32 come into contact with the fixed electrical contacts 22. In this way, the movable electrical contacts 32 are pressed into contact with the heads 23 of the fixed electrical contacts 22 by the elastic force of the springs 82, 84. In this condition, each movable electrical contact 32 rests on two fixed electrical contacts 22 at three contact points, under the action of an elastic force that acts on the central zone 74, intermediate between the contact zones 70, 72. In this way, the position of the movable electrical contacts 32 is stable, and the contact pressure is univocally distributed between the two contact zones 70, 72. This arrangement greatly reduces the risk of micro-interruptions due to vibrations, prevents damage of the contact surfaces due to small oscillating movements, and effectively prevents the fretting corrosion of the contact surfaces.

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  • Rotary Switch, Piano Key Switch, And Lever Switch (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Keying Circuit Devices (AREA)
  • Battery Mounting, Suspending (AREA)
  • Charge And Discharge Circuits For Batteries Or The Like (AREA)
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IT000458A ITTO20130458A1 (it) 2013-06-04 2013-06-04 Interruttore, in particolare interruttore staccabatterie per veicoli e simili

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PT1296343E (pt) * 2001-09-21 2004-04-30 Menber S Spa Interruptor em particular interruptor para desligar a bateria para veiculos e similares

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