Switches and Devices for Integrated Soft Component Systems

Switches and devices suitable for use in soft articles such as textiles are provided, which can be used to create integrated soft component systems. According to one embodiment, a conductor carrier ( 2 ) containing two parallel electrically conductive tracks ( 1 ) is disposed adjacent to a flexible...

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Main Author LEFTLY STEVEN ANDREW
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.05.2008
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
ELECTRIC SWITCHES
ELECTRICITY
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
RELAYS
SELECTORS
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Summary:Switches and devices suitable for use in soft articles such as textiles are provided, which can be used to create integrated soft component systems. According to one embodiment, a conductor carrier ( 2 ) containing two parallel electrically conductive tracks ( 1 ) is disposed adjacent to a flexible contact maker ( 4 ). The flexible contact maker ( 4 ) comprises an electrically conductive substrate. One of the electrically conductive tracks of the conductor carrier ( 2 ) is permanently attached to the flexible contact maker ( 4 ) at a contact point ( 6 ). The other electrically conductive track has a contact point ( 3 ). In an open configuration, the flexible contact maker ( 4 ) does not make electrical contact with the contact point ( 3 ). In a closed configuration, the contact maker does make contact with the contact point ( 3 ) and closes the circuit between the two electrically conductive tracks. The flexible contact maker may be resiliently biased in either or both of the open and closed configurations.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20050663053