Patent ID: 9214798
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: F24C,H05B

Abstract:
1. A range infinite switch, comprising: a housing; a shaft having a longitudinal axis mounted at least partially within said housing for rotational and axial movement; a cam secured to said shaft for rotational and axial movement therewith; a pair of terminals configured to be coupled to a source of alternating current (AC); at least one pair of contacts positioned for movement between open and closed positions based on movements of said cam; a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) board mounted within said housing, said GFCI board configured to monitor current flow through said pair of terminals; a solenoid operable in response to said GFCI; a plunger operable in response operation of said solenoid; and a latching mechanism configured to hold said cam in a first axial position until released by operation of said plunger, whereby release of said cam causes said at least one pair of contacts to separate.