Patent ID: 6096987
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: F24C,H01H

Abstract:
An integral switch and wiring assembly for a gas burner valve manifold comprising:(a) a pair of insulated continuous uninterupted electrical conductors having insulation thereon disposed in generally spaced parallel arrangement; and,(b) a plurality of cam operated switches disposed at different stations along said conductors, each of said switches having:(i) a first and second housing shell joined about a parting line with said conductors passing continuously therethrough,(ii) a cam journalled for rotation on said shells and adapted for drivingly engaging a gas valve shaft,(iii) a first electrical contact member having portions thereof piercing said insulation and contacting one of said conductors,(iv) a second electrical contact member having portions thereof piercing said insulation and contacting the other of said conductors, said second contact member having other portions moveable for making and breaking with said first contact in response to said rotation of said cam.