Schneider Electric Secures Patent for Sliding Switch with Rolling Mechanism

Date Filed: May 2024
Applicant: Schneider Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Patent Granted Publication Number: CN224248522U

Schneider Electric has been granted a patent for a sliding switch featuring a rolling mechanism along guide rails, reflecting the company’s continued innovation in industrial control and electrical components.

Patent Overview:
The patented sliding switch includes:

• Base: Equipped with a mounting slot and at least one guide rail extending along a primary direction

• Sliding panel: Covers the base and can slide relative to it along the same primary direction

• Sliding element: Located within the mounting slot and connected to the sliding panel, comprising multiple rollers that engage with the guide rails, allowing the panel to roll smoothly along the rails

Significance:
The design provides enhanced stability and precision in sliding operation, reducing friction and mechanical wear while ensuring reliable electrical switching. This innovation is particularly relevant for industrial and automation applications requiring robust and responsive control components.

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