CUM SELECTOR SWITCH MECAHNISM WITH LOST MOTION STRUCTURE FOR USE IN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TIMERS

摘要

A multiple switch in which a plurality of individually operated actuators arranged in groups or pairs permute three switches in four patterns which are identical for the actuators of each pair. A two position switch serially connected therewith is oppositely actuated by the individual actuators of each pair to either an open or closed position and thereby provides two modes for each of the four permutations. Preferably, a serially connected switch actuated each time the switches are permuted is rated to make and break a high wattage current and the others are rated to handle a substantially lesser wattage, said permuted switches being timed sequentially to be either open or closed during the moment that the serially connected switch is being opened or closed.