PT83108B - Unique Modular System for the Manufacture of Electrical Equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

Single modular system for manufacturing a small electrical device, characterised in that it comprises: a mechanism-carrying module which is a hollow base intended to receive and to house the mechanism and of which the particular feature is to be single and common to any of the mechanisms and which has a regular configuration to standardised dimensions corresponding to submultiples of the same module defining the system: <IMAGE> a double termination system having the double function of termination by gripping 4 and another with the aid of bolts and screws 5 and 5a, two-position and multipurpose contacts composed of: circuit-breakers/switches 2, 6, 12 and contacts for sockets, a covering socket plate, an internal power-supply distributor 13, a multipurpose luminous indicator 11 which can be incorporated and oriented if required, a member for protection against fortuitous or inappropriate engagement, access or use, a circuit-breaker/switch with a rocker lever having a short stroke and minimal surface unevenness of the taper key, a key-operated circuit-breaker incorporating a special cover and means for the unitary or back-to-back mounting or assembly for all the ranges of taper keys. <IMAGE>

Description

The urgent invention comprises a mechanism-holder module consisting of a hollow base, for receiving and housing the mechanism, which has the particularity of being unique and common, regardless of the mechanism that is mounted on it: switch, button, switch, crossover, fuse, niloto lamp, connection sockets, tion or whatever.

One of the characteristics of this module is, essentially, to have a rectangular parallelepiped configuration, with dimensions within the necessary tolerances, equal, in length and width, to:

1.1)

M = 71-3 mm

1.2)

1.3)

resulting from the modularity of the present invention, given that

1.4)

--- 2a = b which allows the vertical position of the mechanism-holder module to be indifferent, vertical or horizontal, in relation to the longitudinal axis of the said mechanism-holder module, in unitary or twinned installations. Assembly without continuity solution is also possible

from three leaning mechanisms.

Oom the application of

1.5)

1.5) one of devices is defined

M “*» Q, 2 ¹ new versatile mechanism holder module for the three-pole range.

Another characteristic feature of the module according to the present invention resides in the fact that the body is divided longitudinally into two symmetrical sections, subdivided, in turn, each section, into three deep cavities or wells, cells or with partitions that, in relation to the x and y axes , can be:

a) the same and symmetrical ends between them,

b) equal and symmetrical with each other,

c) equal and symmetrical to each other.

The metal contacts designed in each case according to the present invention will be housed in each of the wells or cells.

Another characteristic feature of the module according to the present invention is the fact that in each symmetrical section the following combinations of mechanisms can be incorporated:

d) a single-pole switch,

e) a unipolar button, and

f) a switch each with or without indicator light.

And, combining or using together a module (which

consists of two symmetrical sections), the following mechanisms could be mounted on them:

g) two switches or intermediaries,

h) a bipolar switch,

i) a bipolar switch,

k) an intersection,

l) series,

m) double switch,

n) double button,

o) switch plus switch,

p) Rial button switch,

q) switch plus button, any of them with or without indicator light,

r) a simple or multi-purpose socket with or without protection against foreign bodies,

s) fuse,

t) lockable mechanisms.

2) PIA CA OR FRAMEWORK FRAMEWORK defines the dimensions of the modularity described in 1) the dimensions of the support and fixing elements of the canister-bearing modules.

This support element, called frame plate or frame, has a regular, dimensioned configuration whose basis for calculation or design for the opening. The housing of the mechanism-holder modules is their standard and common measurement, single, double or triple openings can be designed for, one or two mechanism-holder modules, each, opening, and the horizon position,!, indifferent axes of two contiguous openings thus conceived and equal to the

It is also possible for us to select up to eight modules of the chosen module ”Ι'ΐ ^π , mechanism holder.

Another roder to use characteristic of the plate, or arma.ça, the one of frame is the same, centering and the same screws of fixation. · Tion, using a system of screw and nut or of screw and garra

3) DOUBLE RUBBER SYSTEM

The configuration, structure and characteristics of the wells or cells of the engine carrier modules according to. the present invention allows for a double cradle function: one by means of elastic tweezers and the other by traditional screw and nut means.

For this purpose, the present invention incorporates, in each well or cell, ambiguous metallic contacts.1 to function as connecting terminals.

Another detail of. The present invention consists in that the elastic lamina means are constituted by an element common to all the contacts of the same section to release them together and simultaneously.

which runs longitudinally through the module, each.

contact and, logically, crossing the springs, some branches provided for in this one, making one tooth of the ruler coincide with each one of the springs to tighten them together with water.

Another detail resides in the fact that with just one thrust of the aft said ruler according to the present invention, it preferably protrudes from each end of the mechanism-holding module, which results in a reversible operation.

A double arrangement of screw terminals is possible by deleting the. slide ruler and disposing each one. of the wells or cells, the terminals formed by feet that attack the side cells at the ends of the module and the central ones below, in one.

typical chamfer arrangement.

4) CONTACTS WITH TWO POSITIONS AND MULTIPLE

Another norm of the contacts according to. present invention, is that they are made up of small metal boxes that fit into the cells taking advantage of the elastic moment of the material of which they are made.

The contacts are developed in two versions: one for the switches and the other for the sockets.

In each of the versions two models are included in the socket bases and three models for. the switches; one

-6simple that is intended to fit in the cells of each end of and another special or different to occupy the central cells.

Another detail of the contacts for steel sockets, in accordance with the present invention is that each contact has a special and original design to achieve, in a single composition, any socket combination of the standard ones according to international standards, that is, a combination of two contacts simple socket (which are the same) and another contact for special socket is provided for type plugs:

1) simple (cylindrical shank 40 and 4.80 19 mm w / c),

1) ”(cylindrical shank 40 and 4.80 19 and 26 mm w / c),

3) ”(flat tab),

4) combined with a 5 mm earth outlet,

5) combined with grounding (axial).

4a) OOmCTs FOR I1TTERRUPTORES-COI4UTAPORES

a) Simple: they have a hollow shaped body, box and hexahedric, open on one of the bases and having a fixed contact terminal on the other.

b) Special: it has the same configuration but a stirrup is provided in which the mobile or movable contact carrier rocker is articulated.

4b) CONTACTS FOR TONES

a) Simple: they have a hollow body with. The. box-shaped © hexaódrico that projects upwards with a profile in the form of successive regular undulations in a downward triple progression.

b) Special: delimited by an almost circular central fork, which are two-ring inner tabs that describe a double curve in reverse directions and a straight finish.

5) OUTLET PLATE

A cover plate or summit will cover these contacts. .1 referred to, plaque. it will have holes in a arrangement to serve as a socket in one of the versions 1 to 5 mentioned above and it will have a hole arrangement to allow the use of the sockets from double to fivefold.

6) YUTERIOR ALLIANCE DISTRIBUTOR

Another detail of. The present invention is the cultural incorporation of a distributor element or power outlet with a signal, indicator or other complement.

between the longitudinal separation of the sections, each one has a vertical guide for a wafer or printed circuit board provided with contacts that transfer the connection point out of the polyvalent metal contacts housed in the cells of the module.

This makes it possible to provide the module with an easy conversion, from mechanisms without indication to mechanisms with luminous indication, or from replacement when the lamp is blown.

7) UK POLYVALENT INDICATOR

According to the present invention, an optional and multi-purpose light indicator is provided that is mounted by inserting or gluing one of the two ends to one end of the module, eccentric with the dispensing wafer, and tangent to any of the side parts thereof.

Another detail of the indicator according to. present invention is that it has the form of a sheath of insulating material, provided

afterwards with respectful metal bushings at the ends with a tab and that can establish contact in different points of the wafer, independently of each other.

8) FIT PROTECTOR

Enter the sign. plug (5) of the socket, and the po contacts. socket outlets, a chisel for the protection against outlets, inadequate or accidental use or access, protection against, oxidation, water and other.

One of the characteristics of the rotator according to the present invention is that it consists of a plate, chisel with retractable effects in a permanent closed position according to a transverse displacement caused by respective springs mounted on the ends of the chisel, which is guided by two symmetrical profiles on the projections the central cells of the module and, on both sides, resulting oscillating.

These ends according to the present invention are provided, from below, with small spikes, nipples or ears in front of alveoli, blind holes or female inserts where

fits the small spikes while the protector is uneven, preventing it from running, thus preventing the outlet mouths from being open.

This rotates you ?? place when a bowl is isolated. from the mouths or with foreign objects other than the regular and standardized socket plugs.

9) IUTERRUPTOR-COI-UITADOR

According to the described terminal system, a multiple interruption-switching system is mounted on the single module without any transformation of the module and incorporation of common parts for all possible combinations within the usual range, within this type, in industrial material and / or domestic.

An interruption ?? according to the present invention, it consists essentially of a piece, housed in the upper and inner contour of the module, which has a double wedge shape inclined towards the ends and in the vertex a transverse axis, fixed or immobile, which I traverse, transversely. module width.

In that axis, one, key, quadrangular (double) or two simple shapes are mounted, indifferently, equipped with one or two automatic rocker equipment.

According to the present invention, a shoe that has a mixed rectangular-triangular shape finished off, at the apex of the second, by two spikes that serve as a stop for the oscillation of the. key. The said shoe is provided with a midpoint to play with the oscillating axis and is projected and finished off, on the compressible inclined plane it controls, the free contact carrier rocker of the mechanism.

In the same norta-mechanisms module, with the application of common switches with a key common to the switches, a key switch can be formed, through the inclusion of a special cover that serves as a support for a lock, in whose part opposite the entrance the key has one. rocker actuator, in a cylindrical shape that in the diametrical direction has two cavities for the oscillating parts which, by rotating 90 degrees, slide on one or two we swing a. thus operating the switch when the interlock is released.

This system for fixing the keys on the part has dimensional characteristics ”c ^{ '

that correspond to a submultiple of the ”M ^! ” module ^? already defined, which makes it possible to mount any type of key that is dimensioned, modularly, for the activation, independently, of the switches housed in the same or in another mechanism-holder module, allowing with this system the composition of unipolar, bipolar switches, tripolar and tetrapolar. It is possible to operate a greater number of switches with larger keys.

A more developed idea of the characteristics of the present invention is given below with reference to the attached drawings, which are somewhat schematic and given only as an example of the present invention. The figures in the drawings represent:

• fig. 1, a schematic view in side elevation and also with schematic section of the mechanism-holder module;

Fig. IA, a schematic view from above. figure, previous;

Fig. 2, a longitudinal sectional view of a module by ta-mechanisms equipped with a switch;

Fig.

2A, a view, from above. previous module box without frame or button;

Fig. 3, an elevation view, with partial section, of a

multipurpose multi-outlet mechanism holder module;

Fig. 3A, a side elevation detail of one. the accounts of the outlet;

Fig. 5B, one. top view of the socket-outlet module with partial cut;

Fig. 30, a view analogous to the previous one, without cutting, the retractable protection is overcome;

Fig. 4, a side elevation view with longitudinal section of a pilot or signaling device;

Fig. 4A, a front elevation view with a cross section of the previous one;

Fig. 4®, a plan view relative to fig. 4 (without cover);

Fig. 40, a view similar to the previous one (without cover);

Fig. 5, a schematic view, with longitudinal section, of a double switch with key;

Fig. 6, a plan view corresponding to fig. previous;

Fig. 7, a schematic plan view of one. multi-purpose socket;

Fig. 8, a view, similar to the previous one, of a multi-purpose socket base with lateral earth socket;

triple canisms;

Fig. 9A is a schematic top view of said module;

Fig. 10, a side elevation view of a dog carrier module equipped with a key; and

Fig. 10Λ, a schematic view in plan related to the previous one.

placed therein, the different sets and parts that make up the present invention will be described:

mechanism-holder module (i) shown in figs. 1 and la is a hollow be.se. (26) compartmentalized (27) for contacts with two positions and multi-purpose, with cavities for the pilot's feeding pain; interlocking nails (30) in each,

eulating switch rockers.

One way of using the module (11) in the switch version is shown in Figs. 2 and 2Λ. In each well or cell (27) there are ambivalent contacts (2), (6) and (12) for switches and contacts (14) and (15) for sockets (fig. 5) equipped with means for releasing the contacts, that is to say a ruler (3) that passes through the springs (4) making a tooth (la) coincide with each of the springs to tighten them together, by one end or the other (3b) of said ruler; double use of terminals by screw connection is possible, eliminating the slide rule. (3) and arranging in each of the wells or cells (27) the pins (5) that attack the side cells

through the ends of the module (M) and the central ones below (5a) in a typical chamfer arrangement.

Contacts are developed in a double version; two modules for the socket bases (14) and (15) (fig. 3) © three modules for switches (2), (6) and (12) (fig. 2); a simple one that is intended to fit in the cells at each end (2), (12) and (14) and another special or different one to occupy the central cells (15) and (6). Each contact has a special and original design to achieve, in a single combination, any of the internationally standardized ones, so that a combination of two simple contacts (14) for socket (equal to each other) and another for special socket (15) is ensured for tokens of any kind.

The simple ones (14) have a hollow shaped body, box, and hexaedro that projects upwards, with a shaped profile, of successive regular undulations.s in triple decreasing progression and the special one (15) is delimited by a fork, centrally circular, consisting of two rings that describe a double curve in opposite directions and a straight end.

The contacts are covered by a cover plate or cover, upper (16) (fig. 3) provided with holes (16a) in a position to serve as a socket in any of the standard versions internally.

Inside, an optional power distributor (13.) (fig. 2) is provided for a signal complement (11) or another that is inserted in respective vertical guides (13a) for a wafer or printed circuit board (13) provided contacts that transfer the connection point out of the multi-purpose metal contacts.

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light indicator (11) is mounted by inserting or attaching one or two to one end of the module, eccentric in relation to the distributor and tangent to one. any of the sides of this.

indicator (11) has a. configuration of a tubular sheath of insulating material (11b) provided externally with respective metallic bushings at the ends (11a.) and (11c) with

natilhas (lld) that rotate to enter was conta.cto in several points of the wafer, independently of each other.

Between the socket plates (16) (fig. 3) θ the multipurpose socket contacts. (14) and (15) an urn, protective chisel (17) is mounted against improper or unusual fittings, accesses and uses; against oscillations, humidity and other things.

protector (17) θ a chisel plate with retractable effects in a permanent closed position according to a transverse displacement caused by respective springs (25) (fig. 3C) mounted at the ends of the chisel,

The. which is guided by two symmetrical holes (17a) in the projections of the central cells of the module and, at both ends, resulting oscillating.

These ends are provided with small ears, nipples or spikes (17b), in front of alveoli, blind holes or female grooves (13) where the small ears (17b) fit when the protector is uneven, preventing it from running and preventing the outlet ports (16a) from being open.

Itura same mechanism-holder module with a cover (16) ana Yoga to that of the protector against fittings (fig. 4 to 4c, inclusive) forms a pilot, indicator or flag provided with support and contact tabs (19) for a fuse pilot (19a) so

that the tabs form a clamp in the form of a prong clamp with an extended end in contact with the terminals (14) alternately * In this case, the cover (16) has a lens or blade (19b) that reflects or transmits by transparency the Lotus light.

In this same mechanism-holder module (fig. 5 and 6), with application of common contacts (2), (6), (9) and (12) on the switches, one can be constituted. switch with key, by means of

incorporation of a special cover (25) that supports a lock (25) in the opposite part of the key entrance there is a cylindrical rocker actuator (9)

that in the diametrical direction it has two cavities for the parts (7b) of oscillation that, through a rotation of 90 °, slides on one or two rockers (9) thus operating the switch when the interlock is released.

It also comprises a switch according to figs. 2 and 2A, essentially consisting of ume. piece (7) housed in the upper and inner perimeter of the module which has a shape of a double inclined rod, the ends and at the apex a fixed or fixed transverse axis (7a) that crosses the module width.

On that axis, a key (8) is mounted in a quadrangle guiding (double) or two simple, indifferently, provided with one or two automatic rocker equipment (9), serving as fixation between the key (8) and the axis of oscillation (7a) a shoe (7c) which has a mixed rectangular-triangular shape, topped off at the apex of the second by two spikes (21) that serve as the stop of the oscillation of the key (8).

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Said shoe (7c) is provided with a midpoint pa! SJE5SENTA ra play with the oscillating eve and is projected and finished in the compressible inclined plane (7b) that controls the rocker (9)

norta-free contacts of the mechanism.

diagram of mechanism-holder modules for unitary or flush mounting (figs. 10 © 10A), with indication of assembly centers for the entire range of keys (8) on the parts (7) has characteristic, s dimensions (c), which are a sub-multiple of module 'ΊΊ' ¹ already described:

which makes it possible to assemble any type of key that is modularly dimensioned, for the activation, without distinction, of switches housed in the same or in different channel holders modules, allowing with this system the composition of unipolar, bipolar, three-pole switches and tetrapolar. It is possible to operate a greater number of switches with larger keys.

Having described the nature of the present invention, it should be noted that it is not limited to the details of this specification, but on the contrary, modifications may be considered as appropriate, provided that they do not alter the essential characteristics described in the appended claims.

Claims (23)

Claims 1.- Unique modular system for the manufacture of fine electrical material, characterized by comprising: a mechanism-holder module consisting of a hollow base for receiving and housing the mechanism and which has the particularity of being unique and common to any of them, which has a regular configuration of standardized measures that correspond to sub-multiples of the module that defines the system: M = 71 - 3mm i a double terminal command that admits the double function of terminals by clamp (4) and another based on bolts or screws (5 and 5a); two-position and multipurpose contacts consisting of contacts for switch-switches (2,6,12) and contacts for sockets (14,15); a cover-taking plate or top cover (16); an indoor power distributor (13); a multipurpose light indicator (11) that can be optionally incorporated and oriented; a protector against improper or accidental fitting, access or use (17); a short-stroke rocker switch with minimum surface level of the key, a switch with a key by incorporating a special cover and means for assembly or assembly uni tially or against the entire range of keys. 2.- System comprising frames or frames common (22) and standardized according to claim 1, characterized by having a regular configuration of standardized measurements that correspond to submultiples of the modular distance (M), leading to a standardized and common measurement to draw the length and width of the housings of the mechanism-holder modules. 3.- System comprising a standardized measure to design the openings of the frames or frames (22) according to claim 2, characterized in that combined openings can be designed once, twice or more to accommodate two, four, six or more holder-mechanisms that can be mounted horizontally or vertically, regardless. 4.- System that comprises a unique and common mechanism-holder module, regardless of the mechanism that is mounted on it, according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by having a parallelepiped configuration, of rectangular plan, which has measures within the necessary necessary tolerances, in length and width, for those recorded for the hollow space of the module leading to the following equation: where M represents the modular dimension of the system; a = dimension of the width and b = dimension of the length of the rectangle. 5.- System comprising a mechanism-holder module according to the previous claim, characterized in that it is divided = 19- longitudinally into two symmetrical sections subdivided, in turn, each section, into three wells or cells that can be: a) equal to the ends and symmetrical to each other; b) equal and symmetrical to each other and c) equal and symmetric between sitodas, with respect to the x and y axes. 6.- System comprising a mechanism-holding module according to claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the following combinations of mechanisms can fit in a simple module: a unipolar switch; a unipolar button; a switch, each with or without a light indicator, and, by combining or using a module together, the following mechanisms can be assembled: two switches or intermediaries; a bi polar switch; a bipolar button; a bipolar switch; an intersection; series; a double switch; a double button; a switch plus a switch; a switch plus a button; a switch plus a button; each with or without indicator light; a single or multi-purpose socket base with or without protection against foreign bodies; fuse; optical signaling; lockable mechanisms. 7.- System comprising a double terminal system according to claims 1 and 5, characterized in that the wells or cells of the mechanism holders have a dual function of screws, one for elastic tightening (4) and the other by means of screws (5 and 5a), based on ambivalent metallic contacts (2,6,12) for the terminals by tightening or by screws equipped with simultaneous release mechanisms (4) and joint of the tightening terminals. 8. ~ System comprising a mechanism for releasing the clamping terminals according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it consists of a ruler (3) that runs longitudinally through each section of the module, passing through each contact through central grooves and making a tooth or shoulder of the ruler (3a) coincide with each of the springs (4) of the contact to compress them, together and simultaneously, in one or two operations. 9.- System comprising contacts with two positions and ambivalent according to claims 1 and 7, characterized by being made up of small metal boxes that fit into the cells taking advantage of the elastic moment of the material and which are developed in three versions, one for switches (2,6,12), another for sockets (14,15) and another for fuses and flares (19). 10.- System comprising metallic contacts for switches and sockets according to the previous claim, characterized in that each version consists of two models for the socket bases and three for the switches: a simple one intended to fit in the cell at each end and another special or different cell to occupy the central cells. 11.- System comprising contacts for switches according to claims 9 and 10, characterized in that it consists of a simple contact (2) integrated by a hollow box-shaped and hexahedral body, opened in one of the bases and provided in the other with a fixed contact terminal (2a) and a special contact (6) with the same configuration but provided with a stirrup (6a) in which the rocker arm (9) is movable or movable. 12.- System comprising contacts for sockets according to claims 9 and 10, characterized in that it consists of a simple contact (14) integrated by a hollow box-shaped and hexahedral body that projects upwards according to a shaped profile of successive regular undulations of decreasing diameter and a special contact (15) analogous to that limited by an almost circular central fork that form inner tabs in two rings in reverse directions and a straight finish. 13.- System comprising multi-purpose socket contacts according to claims 9 and 12, characterized in that any combination of standard socket connections (according to international prescriptions) can be combined in one composition, that is, an association of two contacts simple and a special one for taking it suitable for single cylindrical pin pins of 0 4 mm and 0 4.8 mm with spindle spacing of 19 mm and 26 mm, plugs with flat tab, combined with displaced earth socket ( 5 mm) and combined with an axial earth socket, covered by a common socket plate. 14.- System comprising multipurpose socket contacts according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it also consists of a lateral earth socket (20), joining, in a double module, the configuration of the standardized European base (two more poles) lateral earth outlet). 15, - System comprising keyed mechanisms according to claims 1, 6 and 13, characterized in that a special cover (25) is included that supports a lock that, on the opposite side to the key entrance, has a rocker actuator (9) provided with housings occupied by inclined planes that, by rotating 90 °, slide over one or two rockers that activate the switch when the interlock is released. 16.- System comprising a common socket plate (16) for all combinations according to claims le 13, characterized in that it consists of a cover plate or top cover provided with holes (16a) in an arrangement to serve as a socket in one, two, three, four or five of the versions according to claim 13. 17.- System comprising an inner power distributor (13) for a signaling complement (11) indicator or other according to claim 1, characterized in that it consists of a wafer or printed circuit board provided or provided with linear contacts, which transfer the connection point out of the multi-purpose metal contacts with which it connects on both sides as it is placed inside the mechanism-holder module, between both sections, and guided by respective vertical guides (13a) provided for in said separation. 18.- System comprising a multipurpose luminous indicator (11) according to claims 1 and 16, characterized in that it consists of a tubular sheath of insulating material provided with respective metal bushings (11a, 11c) at the ends that have radially generatrix and flat profile contact tabs (lld) that make contact with one side of the bypass wafers. 19.- System comprising a protector (17) against improper fitting, access or use according to claim 1, characterized in that it consists of a chisel plate with retractable effects in a permanent closed position according to a transversal displacement caused by springs mounted on the ends of the chisel that is guided in two symmetrical profiles (17a) on the protrusions of the central cells of the module and, at the ends, it is oscillating and / or, exceptionally, nestable. 20. - System comprising a protector of oscillating and / or plug-in ends according to the previous claim, characterized in that it consists of spikes or pins (17b) at each end, in front of blind holes or holes (18) made in the module cctno inlays where the protector fits when uneven, preventing it from running, canceling the eventual opening of the plug mouths or dowels. 21. System comprising a toggle switch according to claim 1, characterized in that it consists of a piece adjusted to the upper and inner contour of the module, which has a double wedge shape inclined towards the ends (7) and, at the apex, a fixed transverse axis (7a) on which a key (8) is mounted in a quadrangular (double) manner, or two simple, without distinction, equipped with one or two automatic rocker equipment (9), respectively. 22.- System comprising a key-holder piece according to the previous claim, characterized in that the oscillation axis (7a) on the contact bracket of the shoe of said support has the center of rotation (7b) located at the maximum distance of the center of oscillation, causing the oscillations of the key (8) to describe a minimum unevenness angle (Ck.). 23.- System comprising means of unitary or recessed assembly for the entire range of keys according to claims 1, 21 and 22, characterized by obeying dimensional conditions (c) - c = - which is a submultiple of the module (M) for the actuation, without distinction, of switches housed in the same or in different mechanism-holding modules from unipolar, bipolar, tripolar and tetrapolar switches or more with larger keys (8).