Schneider Electric Secures Patent for Slide Switch Panel Assembly to Enhance Reliability
Time:2026-05-20 Browse: 0
Schneider Electric Industrial has been granted a new patent for a panel assembly and slide switch designed to improve the reliability of user-operated slide switches. The patent, titled “Panel Assembly and Slide Switch for a Slide Switch”, was officially published under the authorization number CN224204011U by the China National Intellectual Property Administration, with the application filed in May 2024.
The patented design introduces an innovative panel assembly arranged on the exterior of the slide switch housing. The assembly is configured to move translationally relative to the housing and includes a driving member fixed to the panel side facing the housing. This driving member engages with a sliding portion of the housing, allowing controlled movement between closed and open positions. In operation, the driving member interacts with the slide switch’s movable conductor to ensure precise contact between the movable and stationary contacts in the closed position, and reliable separation in the open position.
This design addresses a common reliability challenge in slide switches: preventing the panel from stopping in an intermediate position between open and closed. By ensuring that the panel consistently settles in either the fully closed or fully open position, the assembly significantly enhances the operational reliability and user safety of slide switches.
The patent reflects Schneider Electric’s ongoing commitment to innovative electrical solutions that combine precision, safety, and long-term durability, strengthening its portfolio in low-voltage switching devices and industrial control components.
