Motion sensing switch mounted in a novelty device for generating a signal during movement

摘要

A motion actuated switch for operating a signalling apparatus for emitting a light or sound signal from within a novelty article, in which a switch body is defined by a cap attached to plate and the switch body being mountable within the novelty article. The plate has an electrically conductive first contact. At least a portion of the cap has an electrically conductive second contact. The cap and the plate define a cavity within the switch body. An electrically conductive sphere is disposed within the cavity for free movement therein and sized for at least momentarily contacting the first contact and the second contact upon motion of the novelty article. The switch is in electrical communication with a signalling apparatus by a first lead attached to the first contact and a second lead attached to the second contact. Upon closing the switch by imparting motion to the switch body, the electrically conductive sphere moves at least momentarily into electrically touching contact with the first and second switches. Novelty article preferably comprises a container for holding fluids for drinking while the motion actuates switch triggers the signalling apparatus to generate a signal during movement of the container. The novelty article can be an action toy or other novelty article.