Patent ID: 6204461
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: F04D

Abstract:
A reverse switch cover assembly for a ceiling fan, comprising in combination:a ceiling fan switch housing having a rounded wall;said rounded wall having a hole the hole in the wall of the housing being positioned transversely;a reverse switch having a switch knob;a pair of threaded fasteners having heads;said reverse switch being positioned within said hole of said rounded wall of said ceiling fan switch housing by said threaded fasteners:a cover including an integral center portion and side portions having a sufficient width and length for concealing said switch knob of said reverse switch and said heads of said pair of threaded fasteners, respectively, the center and side portions having a generally arcuate inside surface;means for securing the cover relative to the reverse switch to cover the heads of the mounting screws and the switch knob while allowing movement of the cover over the hole in the rounded wall of said ceiling fan switch housing; andmeans for engaging the switch knob such that movement of the cover causes movement of the switch knob.