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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM KAISLING, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TOKELLOGG SWITCHBOARD AND SUPPLY COMPANY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS.

COMBINED LIGHTING AND IGNITION SWITCH.

Application filed December 15, 1913. Serial No. 806,752.

To all whom it may concern.

Be it known that 1, WILLIAM KAISLING, a citizen of the United States of America, residing in Chicago, county of Cook, and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Combined Lighting and Ignition Switches, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to electrical switches in general and has to do more particularly with so-called combination lighting and ignition switches ordinarily used on automobiles. That is unit switches of that character wherein a single frame-work is provided for supporting the switch mechanisms for controlling the ignition and lighting circuits. In devices of this character, it is important that the control of the different circuits be automatic so far as possible and that the number of operations be reduced to a minimum and to this end I have provided a device of the above character having two operating levers for controlling the lighting and ignition circuits respectively together with a third or starting switch which is also controlled by the actuating member of the ignition switch. Another object of my invention is to provide a switch of the above character in which a so-called dimmer switch is combined with the lighting switch for controlling the brilliancy of the lights. A further object of my invention is to provide a device having the above characteristic, which is compact, easily accessible to all of its working parts, and positive in its operation.

Referring now to the accompanying drawing in which I have illustrated my improved structure,

Fig. 1 is a face view of my invention;

Fig. 2 is a right side elevation of Fig. 1:

Fig. 3 is a rear View of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an interior face view of the mechanism with the cap removed.

Fig. 5 is a left side elevation of Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 is a right side elevation of Fig. 4;

Fig. 7 is a top view of Fig. 4;

Fig. 8 is a sectional view through the lighting switch L showing wiper members removed from their supporting shaft.

Fig. 9 is a sectional view, alon the line 9, 9 of Fig. 12' to show the metho of oper ating the horn cut-out by the lock;

Fig. 10 is a sectional view along the line 10, 10, of Fig. 4 to show the method of construction of one of the contact blades of the lighting switch.

t Fig. 11 is a partial View of Fig. 4 showing the starting switch SS in an operated position, effected by means of the ignition switch M;

Fig. 12 is a view of the middle part of Fig. 4. but with parts of the apparatus removed to more clearly show the locking arrangement, the operating levers being at normal and unlocked;

Fig. 13 is similar to Fig. 12 but showing the locking mechanism inoperated position;

Figs. 14 and 15 illustrate the; contacting segments of the lighting switchshowing the normal and operated positions of the wiper blades in dotted lines.

Fig. 16illustrates the dimmer and start ing switch contacts;

Figs. 17 and 18 illustrate the contact seg ments of the ignition switch and show the normal and operated positions of the wiper in dotted lines;

Fig. 19 illustrates the locking winding cut-out contacts of the starting switch.

Fig. 20 is a sectional view along the line 20, 20, of Fig. 4 showing the construction of the yielding holding member.

Fig. 21 is a vertical sectional view through the locking mechanism;

Fig. 22 is a sectional view along the line 22, 22, of Fig. 5 illustrating the construction of the dimmer switch and Fig. 23 illustrates diagrammatically a circuit adapted to operate in connection with the switch as shown.

Referring now in general to my invention as illustrated it comprises a lighting switch L and an ignition switch M, the lighting switch having a normal position A and preferably three operative positions B, C and D whereby three combinations of lights can be connected in circuit. The arrange ment of the lighting switch is such that when its operating lever is moved to the position B, the side, tail and speedometer lights are lighted and when the operating lever is moved to the position C, the head, tail and speedometer lights are lighted. Now when the operating lever is thrown to its position is the-last position, all of the'liglits are lighted, but I do not WlSll to be limited to this particular arrangement asmany different combinations can be in'z ide' 'without' departiri from the invention.

The'i'g n'ition switch rests normally in an inoperative position E it having preferably t-wo operative positions F and G as shown, and when the ignition switch is moved into its position F the battery igniti'oii is iituse and-when moved into its position G. the magneto ignition is'in use.

A starting-switch SS (Figs; 4- 11) is also provi'ded': which is used with a uni-spark systern as illustrated in Fig. but when the starting switch is operated it converts the uni-spark system into a vibratory'system to throw a shower of sparks to give an etl'ectiile "st: irting circuit. This starting switch is'al sd'arranged sons to close a circuit for a starting motor to start theeugme suchas is usedi--'-in th'e well -l'cnown*Delco self-starting y it. i g "'I'jalsoprovide a'dimmer switch D5 which is operatedrby turniug" a-knob to the. leftor right and when the dimmer switch is inf-its normal or eflective position, (in which positioxi the-'Jwiper is not engagin its contacts) the cu'm-entis carried throug a resistance wlriQhredLices the'curieiit flow through the hegdliglits dirnming them; 'When the wiper 0f the dimmer switch isthrown into its operative-position to engage its contacts it short circuits the resistanceand allows the full current fiowt'opass through thehe'ad lights giyihgthenr'their full can'dle power.

'alsolprovide a locking ii'iech anism which consists preferably of a standard Yale tumbler lock which controls 'two's'liding pla'tes which are'ad'aptec'l to lock the lighting and ignition switches, the diinmer switch, and also a horn c'i'it ou'tl The'lo'cking niecha nism is so arranged that it operates only when the'switch M is inits'norinal or ino'perative position I), and when the ignition switch lever is in eitherits l or G position the lock cannot be turned by the key. N ow if the operator attemptsto operate the lock hejis at 'once aware that the ignition switch is in an operative position and must he moved to its inoperative -position E so that the lock. can be operated and the key withdrawn.

The locking arrangement of the lighting switch is so constructed that the key may he turned to lock the lighting switch in an of its lighting positions so that the operator can leave any combination of lights lighted and still lock the lighting switch against operatiou.

he startin" switch SS is also controlled against operation as it is preferably worked in combination with the ignition switch and therefore cannot be operated when the ignition switch is locked in its inoperative position. I r

' The dimmer switch DS may also be locked in either its effective or nonetl'ective position by the same look and and w lren,the lighting switch is locked in anyof i'ts'operated positions, the said dimmer switch is also locked against operation.

A horn cut-out llC (Fig. 9) is also con trolled by the said locking mechanism and when the lock is in its unlocked position the horn is in circuit but-when the lock is'opei ated to lock the switch the'horncircuit is opened. a

Referring now more in detail to my invention as illustrated, it comprises preferably a mounting base :or plate 1 made of suitable insulating material andlia.ving studs 2 and 2 fastened to it'im anysuita'ble mzumer preferably as illustrated?in Fige' 8, said studs having a. portion: "extending through the plate 15 threaded toiieeeivelth'e nut 3. A stud- 2 is provided for the lightin switch L and a-studi2 for the ignition switch M. i l

The lightingswitch L comprises a shafb4 having a=bear1ngL-5 and carryingial wiper 6 which is insulatingly mounted on'tli'eshaft l, the said wiper'comprising blades==6 and 6 which are cliiiiiperl upon"thesha ft lby means of a nut fzi lhe blade- 6 ascleauly illustrated in'Fi-gr -1'0, hasiits top addlbott'om' surfaces made=up1of-twoisegmehts- 6 and 6, said segments being) :insulatingly mounted; rivets 6 passing =thro\igh i the"r i nsirl'ati ng bushings, b'ut not'electrically connec'fiing the segments 6? and 76 this wi 'r blade is"constructed so as aoopeiate with' theflinnfiirig of the head lights, as-will be 'more'-full v de'-' scribed in other rts of'tliespe'cificationi I provide a yieldino'i holding device for holding each of the switches in t he'ir difikfi ent positions this lioldi'n'g-devioe bein'g in the form of a notched or'tootheddisk 8 wh iehi's' also firmly clamped 'upon the' shaft'l bymcans of the'nuti; To hold the disk 8'-andthe wiper 6 in the same relative position 'sg l provide a pin 9 which-is forced uh o'aglmhe disk 8 anchinsulated from thewiper fi by a bushing. place on the stud 2 ilZTQSlIS-flgfiiilfilt the pl'a te' 1 Co-operating with-thewiper blades f6 and 6 of the lightswitch Laro the' segmental contact strips .10; 11, 12, 13, an'd 14-2531- lustrated in Figs.- l4;and 15. 'Ihe'seg'nients 10, 11, l2, l3 and 14: have extensions 'm 11 121, 13*, 1a= and114 in theforin of contact ends which operate iii-connection with the wiper-blades 6 and 6 'toive the different combination 0t lights.

\Vhen the lighting switchis in.

. h segment 13 is common-having the'e'xt'ensi'ons' 13 and 13 which are related to the contact strips 10 and 11. The contact ends 10, 11 and 12 operate in connection with the top Surface of the wiper blades 6 and 6 and the said segments 10, 11, 12 being connected to their respective terminals 10 11 and 12 shown in Fig. 3. The contact ends 13, 13 and 14 operate in connection with the bottom blades or surfaces 6 6 of the wipers 6 and 6 The strip 13 carries contact ends 13, 13 and is connected to the terminal 13 through the clamping screw 15 and strip 15. The segment strip 14 has an extending portion 14 arcuate in shape which operates in connection with the dimmer switch wiper 16, the strip 17 also co-operating with said wiper which is adapted to connect the two elements 14 17. Segmental contact strip 17 is connected to the common strip 13 by a metal washer 18 as illustrated in Fig. 16. The member 14 has an ear 14 which carries a stud 19 tapped to receive the screw 20 which serves as a bindin post for one of the terminals of the resistance element 21, the other terminal of the resistance being fastened to the com mon strip 13 by means of the clamping screws 15, (Fig. 4). The strip 13 has an extension 13* (Fig. 16) operating in connection with a contact strip 49, the said contact strips 13 and 49 operating in connection with wiper 31 of starting switch SS.

Now when the lighting switch is in its normal position A, there is no connection between the wiper blades and the contact segments but when it is moved to its position By the contact segments 10, 11, 13,

13 are connected as shown in Figs. 14 and 15 giving one combination of lights. ;Now if the lighting switch is moved'toits position C, the contact segments 11, 12, 13 14 are connected as shown in'Figs. 14 and 15 giving a second combination of lights, and when the lighting switch is moved to its position E the contact segments 10, 11,

12, 13 and 14 are connected as shown in Figs. 14 and 15 giving the third combination of lights.

Referring now to the ignition switch M, this is similar in construction to the lighting switch L except that the notched disk 8 differs, as does the wiper 22, said wiper having one wiper blade 22. In addition, the shaft 4 carries a cam 23 which operates in connectio with the starting switch and which will be more fully described in another part of the specification. Corre spending with the wiper blades 22 are the segmental contact carrying strips 24, 25, 26 as illustrated in Figs. 17 and 18. The strips 24, 25 and 26 have extensions in the form of contact segments 24, 25, 26 and 24 The contact segments 24, 25 operate in connection with the upper surface of the wipcr blade 22. The strip 24 is connected to its respective binding post 24 as illustrated in Fig. 3 and the segment 26 is connected to the terminal 13 through the clamping screw 27 and strip 15. The contact segments 26 and 24 operate in connection with the bottom surface or the wiper blade 22. The strip is connected to its respective binding post 2'' as illustrated in Fig. 3. hen the lever of the ignition switch M is moved to its position F the contact segments 25 and 24 are connected through the wiper blade 22, and when the ignition switch member is moved to its position G, the contact segments 24 and 26 are connected through the wiper blade 22. The strip 25 has an extension in the form of an arcuate contact strip which co-operates with the wiper 31 of the Starting switch SS. A companion contact strip 32 arcuate in shape, also operates in connection with the wiper 31. The segment 32 is connected to its respective binding post 32 as illustrated in Fig.

For controlling the lighting and ignition switches L and M, I provide the handles or levers 28, and 29 fastened to their respective shafts 4 and 4 by means of the screws 30.

In order to yieldingly hold the lighting and ignition switch members L and M in any of their operated positions, I provide a holding device T (Fig. 20) which comprises a centrally pivoted member 33 which carries the rotatable rollers 34 and in its bifurcated ends, the said rollers 34 and 35 op erating in connection with their correspond ing notched disks 8 and 8. The member 33 is pivotally supported at its center by a stud 36, which is suitably fastened to the plate 1 preferably by having the end that protrudes through the plate 1 threaded to receive the nut 37. The free end of a spring 38 rests against the bridge of the member 33, the other end of the spring 38 being fastened to the plate 1 by means of the screw 39 and nut 40, the spring pressing the rollers 34, 35 against their respective disks 8 and 8. When one of the switch members is operated the teeth of its disk are rotated against the rollers 34 or as the case may be and due to the action of the spring 38. and as the disk advances, the roller acts upon the next toothed notch so as to give a snap action to the switch member and at the same time hold the actuating members of switches L and M in place. The cap 73 en closes the apparatus, this cap at the same time holding the members I1 and Ni in position upon their respective studs 2, 2. The cap is placed over the apparatus before the levers 28 and 29 are attached to their respective switches and before the knob 56 is placed upon the shaft 50 of the dimmer switch. The stud 36 has a shoulder 36 which rests against the member 33 to keep it in position with the disks. the bottom of the member 3;) bearing against the plate 1. The starting switch SS works in connection with the ignition switch M, a plate 41 (Fig. 20) being provided-and'haviug a bearing 42 attached'to it in any suitable manner and being-of such a size as to fit the extension 36 ofthe stud 36. The plate 41 also carries a roller 43 by means of a pin 44. The roller 43 operates in connection with the cam 23 (Fig. 11), the said cam '23, as already described, being mounted upon the ignition switch operating member. -\n extension 41 of the plate 41 has a notch 41 to receive one end of a restoring spring-45. the other end of the restoring spring being placed in a notch 46 of the washer a t; which is held in place by the clamping screws 47 as illustrated in Figs. 4, 7 and 11. An opening 41 is provided in the enlarged portion of the plate 41 to allow the shaft of the dimmerswitch to pass through. The wiper 31 is insulatingly moun tedupon the plate-41being-fastened thereto by means of rivets The starting switch may be operated when the ignition member M is in either its battery position F or magneto position G.---Wh en moving th eignition switch to its batteify position an added upward pressure (F i'gz ll') upon the lever 29 fo rce's the roller- 43 to ride upon the cam surface 23 of thecam 23, the plate 41 swinging upon its pivot and carrying-the wiper 31 with it from between the contact-segments 25 and-32'a'nd placingsaid wiper 31 between the contact segments 13 and 49 which operation will be further described in connection with Fig. 23. i i

Fig. 11 illustrates the starting-"switch in its operated position when the ignition switch'is moved to its battei'y 'position F.-

but the starting switch may alsobe operated when the ignition switch is'moved to its magneto position G. Added downward pressure upon the lever 29 forces the roller 43 to ride on the cam surface 23 of the'cam 23 thus operating the switch SS as before described. When the pressure isreleased the spring 45' restores the plate 41, thus restoring the starting switch to its actuated battery position or-magneto position, as the case may be. The wiper 31 again rests in its normal position between the contact strips 25 and 32.

Now referring to the dimmer switch il lustrated in section in Fig. 22, it comprises a shaft having an enlarged portion 50 upon which the stop 51 is mounted, the stop 51 having two notches 5'1 and 51 which notches co-operate with the locking mechanism to lock the dimmer switch in either its normal or operated position. The .sto has an arm 51 which works to the rig t or left in a V-shaped groove 52 in plate 1. the arm 51 being thus limited in its movementto the right or left by engaging the edges 52 or 52 of the groove 52, (Fig. 12). The wiper it; of the dimmer switch is insulatingly mounted upon the shaft 50, being clamped on said shaft by ine ans'of the nut 5 The portion of the shaft 50 extending through the plate 1 is drilled and tapped to receive a screw' 54; tension washer 55 being hlaced between the Screw 542ml a washer. the tension washer aliowing the dimmer switch to be easily operated to the right or left but therebyheld in its operated position. knob :36 is suitably fastened to the 'stud 50.

A locking arrangement is provided whereby the lighting and 1 ignition switches L and M maydie locked in different positions and I therefore provide a- Yale tumbler lockW/f, fastened to the cap 73. As illustrated in'Fig. 21, thisYale lockjis inodi fiedhy the addition of'a pin-=57, which is eccentrically disposed on the cylinder- -58 of the lock so that whenthe key 59 is turned the pin moves about the'cent'er of the cylin der 58. A connecting m'echan'ism is"pro- .vided between the lo'clc' and theswitchmem hers wherebythe actuatingfmeinbers or L, M, DS and SSc'an be locked. Itlierfore provide the sliding plates some 31 which are *held in the 'plate l" by me'a ri's"- or are shoulder screws 62 and .63 which extendthroughslots 60 and 1 60 and through the plate 1' into the nuts 6 4iv Thpla es 60and 61; are connected toea'ch otliei" meansof thesti id 6h. The plate 60 is aU sliaped member having" the'eiitende'd portions res't ing in grooves; 66 and 67 and'also having projections K20 "and 7 60 which t d-sperm with the disks 'B'aiid 8 'respectivel'y to iock" the switch i' embers- Ihave preferably arranged the ignition" the disk 8 has four slots 8, 8 8 and '8,

whereby the lighting'switch may .belock'ed in its normal or any of its three operative positions. Theai fm 8 of the 8 limits the movement of' the lighting switch ncinber in its normal position, the smegma 8' engaging the extension 60 of the plate 60 but when in itsposition D, the "curved .portion of the arm 8 engages the roller 34 to limit its forward movement. To limit the movement of the ignition switch in its operative position 'F,'the curved surface 8 of the 'disk 8 engages the roller 35 limiting the novement in this direction, and when operating the starting switch SS by lever 29 when in its position G, the surface 8 engages the extension 60 of the plate 60. Tlie'plate 61 is connected to the plate 60 and rests in a guiding groove 68 and has an extension 61 which is adapted to moveinto the notches 51 or 51 of the dimmer switch when the lock is operated to prevent the dimmer switch from being moved.

In Fig. 12 I have shown the locking mechanism and operating members of switches L and M in their normal positions and in Fig. 13, I have shown the locking mechanism operated and the operating members of L and M and dimmer switch in their normal p sitions.

I also provide a horn cut-out H0 which is operated in connection with the locking mechanism. The plate, (-31 is provided with a slot 61 having at its lower end an angular surface 61 (Fig. 9) which co-operates with an insulating button 69 carried by the spring 70. The spring 70 is fastened to the plate 1 by means of the screws 71 which onnect the spring to its terminals 13 illustrated in Fig. 3. The spring 70 carries a contact 70 which is normally closed with a contact. 72 which is connected to a terminal 72 as shown in Fig. 9. To operate the horn cut-out, the lock in operating carries the plate 61 upward. the button 69 riding upon the angular surface 61 and opening the contacts170 and 72. i

The spring 70 by its button 69, which lies in the path of travel of the,plate 61 ,and cooperates with the angular surface 61 of said plate prevents the locking mechanism from being accidentallydisplaced and from rattling which mightotherwise very read ily occur fromfjarring. Wheii'the keyfis turned to locked position. the spring '70 also holds the locking mechanism, yieldingly in position. the button 69 then engaging the surface of the plate 61.

Assuming now thatfthe ignition switel M,is in its, position F and the lighting switch member is in any of its operative positions, if the key is inserted in the lock and an attempt made to operate the lock, the key can be turned just a trifle or until the projection 60 of the plate 60 will come in contact with the periphery 8 of the disk 8 The key cannot be withdrawn 'and this unsuccessful attempt to turn the key will immediately indicate to the operator that the ignition member M is in an operative position. To lock the two switches L and M. the member M must be moved back into its inoperative position E. When in this position the notch 8 registers with the projection 60 of the plate 60 and the key can now be turned. The pin 57 turns with the cylinder 58, the pin working in the opening 160 of the plate 60 moving the projection 60 into the n tch 8 of the. disk 8 and moving the projection 60 in any one of the notches 8 8, 8 or 8 depending in which position the switch L is. It can be seen from the above that the lighting member can be locked in any of its positions when the member M is in its position E, but the switch M can be locked only when in its position E.

The locking of the switch M of course prevents actuation of the starting switch and the mo\ ement of slides 60, 61 will lock the dimmer switch DS in either one of its positions.

In Fig. 23. I have illustrated a circuit arrangement adapted to operate in connection with the switch described, the switch parts being shown diagrammaticab ly and in their normal positions. like reference characters denoting like parts so that the description of the operation may be easily followed.

Referring now to the ignition switch M. I hare shown it connected with an ignition circuit IC comprising an interrupter 73. a distributor 74 connected to four spark plugs 75, an induction coil 76, a battery 77, an ignition relay 78. and a second or magnet charged battery 86.

The general operation of the ignition switch is as follows: Assuming that the ignition switch M is in position F, and the engine running. each time the contacts 79 and 80 of the interrupter are closed. and the distributor 74 connected to one of its contacts, a circuit is closed through the low resistance winding 89, (winding 81 being normally short circuited through contacts 32. 95" and 83) and through the contact strips 24 and 25. The operation of the relay 78 causes the interruption of its normal contact 83, whereby the energizing circuit. is broken through the low resistance winding 92 and primary of induction coil 76 to effect a spark at the connected spark plug. the relay 78 then being held energized through its high winding 81 until the con tracts at the interrupter are broken. when the relay restores being again energized each time the interrupter contacts and the distributer contacts close.

Now if the ignition switch M is in its position G. with the contacts 2'4 and 26 connected, each time the interrupter contacts 84 and R5 and the distributer contacts are closed, a spark is effected at the connected spark plug by current from the storage battery 86, which battery, (in the well-known Delco system) is charged by generator T, the charging connections of which are not shown here. The ignition relay 78 is not used in c nnection with the switch M in its so-called magneto position. as the current from the magneto charged battery 86 preferably flows direct. through the primary winding of the induction coil, and depends upon the break at contacts 84, to produce the spark.

Now if the engine is not running and the operator wishes to start it, he throws the ignition s itch M in either its position F or G. When thrown in position F further pressure applied It; the l rer 2.! mo es the starting switch $9 to it alternate position to connect the wiper 31 across the contacts 1 3 and 49. The opening of contacts and .25 interrupts the energizing circuit of the high resistance or holding winding 81 of relay 78, but lou rcSiStanrtnintling S2 is still in circuit to be energized and as the Contact 83 is included in the circuit of winding 82. the armature of relay 78 vibrates mpidlytoproduce a plurality of sparks for startingthe engine. The Closing of the contacts13 and 49 by the additional inorenicnt 0f switch Mclqses acircuit for the stutarm tor T from battery 8 h thus Starting the engine which is connected t the motor as in 'the well-known Delco selftarting system. As soon as the pressure on le er '29 is released by the operator. the nipcr of the ignition member M again assumes its positiomconn ecting the contacts 24 and 25. thus' again connecting the ignition relay 78 in-the uni-spark system.

.zw'hen the switchmember of M is m0 'e(l totitsposition G-and addeddownward pressure-applied to the lever 29. the contacts 13 and 49. are again closedas before connecting battery 86 to mptor T which rotates and starts-the e ine. In this case the battery 86 used. irectly through the primary wintii oi the induction coil for producing the ignition sparks.

Now-as to the lighting switch I. I have illustrated a lightingsystem. in connection with it. comprising the head lights H. the sidejights S. and the tail and speedometer lights-Wendy, the battery 86, and the protect ive fuses: 8K 88, and-89. I show a horn 9t) in circuitwith. tr horn cut-out HC. and a button 91'.foroperating the horn. \Vhen the switch member 28 is moved to its position B, the side lights, and tail and speedometer-lights are lighted. the wiper hlade 6' having its segments 6 in contact \\ith the contact segments 11 and common segment 12. segment 6 then being in contact with the contact segment 10 rind comm n *0;- ment 13. The circuit.of the side lights extends from ,liattery 86 to the contacts 10' and 13. and wiper blade segments thr ugh the said. lights in multiple through the protective fuse 88 to ground, and the circuit f r the tail and speedometer lights extends from batte'ry 86, contacts 11, 13 the segment 6 of theqviper throughthe tail and speedometer lights through the protective fuse to gimme. The tail and speedometer lights are preferably in series so that the operator can tell fr'm the speedometer light whether the (Hit lig t is lighted. Now when the lighting switch member 28 is moved to its position C. the tail and speedometer and head lights are lighted. the wiper blade 6' hav ng its segment i in contact with contact segments 12 and 14, and the segment 6 in ontact uh thc routuC-t segment 11' and common 13. The dimmer switch may be l|t'(i in connection with the head lights H ml hen th wiper of the dimmer switch is its ncll'et-tixe position, the current for l ghtin aid head lights passes through the t't:-:-t::nu' 21 lo dimthc head lights. The innit extends from battery 86. through the rcastancc 31. the contacts 12 and 11,;the wiper -cgment ti and through the head lights and [use to ground. This dimming arwngenu-nt does not allt-ct the tail and ""i l-zLll'l' li ht as the segment. 6 is insui: t'*- (PHI: the segment t The circuit of the tail and. speedometer light is the same as tliFC 'i lc'tl when the actuating member of L iin it. position ll.

When the wiper It of the dimmer switch US is nun'cd into engagement with the contacts 17 H resistance 21 is short circu'ited allowing the full current to pass through the head lights. The current tlirou g lntlie head light alsdpasses through Hamm tive fuse 89 lVhe n tbe operating mmbe of l. is thrown to its position 1), $11 of the lights are lighted, t e wiper ,blade (5 then being in contact wit the cdnthetstrips 10. 11 and commonstrips 13., an ;-,the segment 6 of thenjipeigblade 6} in (201N531:

with the contactlstrips 12 and 14,. in mer switch is used .for ,dimm'in'gr head .lights when the lighting member is in either its operated position C or D. .Vhen in its position,;D ,the dimming of the headlights is thesirme asthat deseqibe'd when the operating member of L-.is in jts position C. i The particularembodin'ient. of my inyen tion as disclosed =herein has been v rked out particularly for commercialhse blit, I contemplate-applying my inventi on in'other ways than that shown as it is-appa'rentthat many changes and modificationsuiill readily suggest themselves and therefore. I do not dcsirc to be limited to theexaet structure as shown and described butaim to; Coverall that which comes within the spirit 'and scope of the appended clai ins. 7

Having described my invention whatI claim as new and desiretoi secure by United States Letters Patent. is:

l. A combination switch including an ignition switch. a mounting plate for supporting said switch, normal and operative positions f r said ignition s\\'itch,aso-call ed starting switch provided .with an operating member also su orted by said mountmg plate. and mechanical cooperating means including a cam attached to said ignition switch and a roller carried by said operating member for connecting said starting and ignition switches whereby said ignition switch when actuated in its operated posi ion controls the operation of the starting s itch, said operating member being immovable until said ignition switch has been moved to its operative position.

2. A combination switch including an ignition switch provided with an actuating member having a plurality of operative positions, spring means for holding said actuating member in any of its operative positions, a starting switch having co-opemting contacts, operating mechanism independent of but in mechanical relation to said actuating member for associating the contacts of said starting switch with said actuating member. said actuating member being adapted to be moved to any of its operative positions and then to receive the continued movement to operatesaid connecting mechanism to operate said starting switch contacts. and spring means for returning'said starting switch to its normal position when pressure is released from said actuating member. 3.'A combinatiomswitch including an ignition switch provided with an actuating member having a plurality of operative jpositibnsfispring me'an'sfor yieldingly holding said actuating' merhber in anyof'its operathe positions, a'starting switch" provided with an operatingmember having a normal and an operative positi'on spring means for returning said operating me'i'nberto its nor mal' position when 'moved 'threfrom. and mechanism inclndihgacam attached to said actuating member and a roller-attached to said operating member for moving said operatingmember from its normal to its 0perative' position when said actuating member is moved' to one of its' operative positions and the movement 'thereofjcoiitinued 41A? combination switch inclu'ding an ignition switch providedwvith an actuating member having a plurality' of. operative positions, an 'operating' member for con trolling a starting switch havingco-operating contacts, means whereby 'the actuating member for said ignition switch when moved to either of itsoperative positions may be operated to actuate the said operatin}! member to cause theco-operation of said starting switch contacts. and a locking member for locking said actuating member against actuation. r V

5. 'Acombination switch including an ignition switclrhaving'an actuating member.

a starting switch having an operating mem-" ber for controlling co-operating contacts, means including said a'ctuatin member and said operating'niember for mec anicallv 'con necting said switches whereby the operation of the actuating member for said ignition switch after it is moved to its etlcctive posi tion eti'ects the co-operation of said starting Switch contacts. and a locking member for locking said switches against actuation.

6. A combination switch including an ignition switch provided with an actuating liicmlwr having :1 normal and an o erative position. a starting witch provided with c operating contacts, controlled bv an independent npcruting incmlier. means whereby the actuating member for aid ignition switch after being :norcd to its operative position may be operated to actuate the said operating member to ctlect the cooperation of said starting switch ontacts said operating member rema ning stationary until said actuating member has moved the ignition switch to its operative position. and Spring means for returning sa d o erating member to normal when pr i re s ri'li'ziscd from said actuating member.

7. A combination switch comprising a mounting plate. ignition. lighting and starting switches having contact elements peripherally mounted upon said plate. a pivoted contact operating device for each of said switches intraperipherally disposed with relation to said contact elements. an actuating member for controlling the operating device of said lighting switch, a second actuating member for controlling the operating devices of said ignition and starting switches, and a common member for locking said switches against actuation.

8. A combination switch comprising ignition, lighting and starting switches having radially disposed contact elements, a centrally positioned pivoted contact operating device for each of said switches. radialle. extending contact elements for each of said pivoted devices for co-operating with the corresponding contact elements. an actuating member for controlling the contact operating device of said lighting switch and a second actuating member for controlling the contact operating devices of said ignition and starting switches. and a common locking member co-operating with said ignition'and lighting switches for preventing effective movement of any of said switches.

9. A combination switch comprising ignition. lighting. starting. and dimmer switches having contact elements radiall disposed and lying in parallel planes, :1 relatively centrally dispo ed contact operating device for each of said switches. contacts for each of said devices for co-operating with the corresponding contact elements. actuating members for COntrOlling the. Operating devices of said ignition, lighting and dimmer switches. means controlled bv the actuation of said ignition s itch for actuating the operating d vice of said starting switch. and a locking member for preventing the effective movement of said actuating members.

10. A combination switch comprising ignition. lighting. starting and dimmer switches having radiallv disposed contnCt elements. a pivoted contact operating devic for each of said switches centrally disposed with relation to the corresponding contact elements, a radially extending Contact element for each of said pivoted devices for (o-operating with its corresponding contact elements, actuating members for controlling the operating devices of the ignition, lighting and dimmerswitches, means controlled by the actuat ion of said ignition switch for controlling the operating device of said starting switch. and a locking member for preventing the eli'ec tive movement of said actuating members.

11 A combination switch comprising independently operable ignition and lighting switches. a starting switch, operating mecha' nism connecting said starting and ignition switches whereby the operation of said ig-e nition switch effects the operation of the starting switch, and a common locking device operable only when said ignition switch is in its normal position, for looking all of said switches against actuation.

12. A combination switch comprising in.- dcpendently operable/ignition, lighting and dimmer switches, a startingswitch, operating mechanism connecting said starting and ignition switches whereby the operation of said ignition switch effects the operation of the starting switch, audit-common locking device operable only when;.-said ignition switch is in its. normal position,.--for looking all of said switches againsteffecti-ve operation. a

13; An ectrical switchcombination havingatwo switch contacts each having an idle and an operated-position, a lock operable only when oneof. said-contacts is inits idle position, but when said other, contact is in either of its positions, and an auxiliary switch contact operated by-said lock. j

14. Anelectrical switch having a movable wiper for controlling the ignition circuit and a second movable wiper for controlling the lighting circuits, a lock common to-both of said wipers, means for preventing the operation of said lock unless the ignition wvlper is in its off position, and a set-of contacts operated by said'lockmechanism- 15. A combination-switch comprising an ignition .switch and a starting switch, an actuating member for said ignition'switch, an operating member for said starting switch -l'or controllmgswitch contacts, means for moving said actuating;member to cause said operating member toactuate said switch contacts, a common'locking mechanism for looking said switches against effective operation, and an auxiliary switch contact controlled by said common locking mechanism.

16. A combination switch including an ignition switch and a starting switch, an actuatin g member for said ignition switch, switch contacts, an operating member for said starting switch for controlling said switch contacts, means for moving only said actuating member whereby said ignition switch is moved to an operative position, said actuat mg member now being in position to actuate said operating member to cause said switch contacts to be actuated upon a further movement of said actuating member, and a looking member for preventing eticctive actuation of said ignition and starting switches.

17. A combination switch including an ignition switch and a starting switch, a cam member for said ignition switch, an operating member for said starting switch provided with a roller independent of but in mechanical relation with said cam member. a movable contact maker for each of said switches, an actuating member for said igni tion switch for moving only said movable ignition contact maker into an operative posit ion, said actuating member adapted upon further movement thereof to cause-said cam member to actuate said operatin member by contact with said roller to move said movable starting switch contact maker into an operative position. 18. A combination switch comprisin an ignition switch provided with a control in'g member having a normal and :an operative position, springimeans for yieldingly holding said'controllingmember in either of its said positions, a starting switch provided with -an independent-operatin member in mechanical relation with sai controlling member having anormal and an operative position, a .movable switch'contact maker for each of saidswitches, an actuating member adapted upon initial movement to move only the ignition switch contact maker into its operative position'hut for thereafter bringingsaid controlling member into operative relation with said operating member to move said starting switch contact maker into its operative position, and spring means for-returning said operating -member 'to its normal position when' pressure is released from said controlling member. I

19. A combination-switch comprising an ignition switch including an actuating member, a so-called starting switch provided with an independentsoperating member for controlling co-operating contacts,- operating mechanism including said operating mem her for connecting the contacts of said starting switch with said actuating member, a normal and an operative position for said actuating member, spring means for yieldingly holding said actuating member in its normal and operative positions. and means for moving only said actuating member to its operative position and for then moving it beyond said operative position against the tension of said spring means whereby said operating member moves said starting switch contacts.

20. A combination switch comprising ignition, lighting and dimmer switches each having normal and off-normal positions,

means for operating each switch independcntly of the other, a plurality of off-normal positions for said lighting and ignition switches, and means including acommon locking mechanism for locking said lighting and dimmer switches in their normal or olfnormal positions, said means being operable only when said ignition switch is in its normal position.

21. A combination switch of the charac ter described comprising ignition, lighting and dimmer switches each having a normal and'an off-normal position, means for operating each switch independently of the other, a plurality of oft-normal positions for said lighting and ignition switches. and means including a common locking mechanism for locking said lighting and dimmer switches in any of their positions, said means being operable only when said ignition switch is in its normal position.

22. A combination switch of the character described comprising ignition, lighting and dimmer switches. each having a normal and an off-normal position, means for operating each switch independently of the other. a plurality of off-normal positions for said lighting and ignition switches, and means including a. common locking mechanism for locking said lighting and dimmer switches in any of their positions. said means being operable only when said ignition switch in its normal position.

23. A combination switch comprising a lighting switch and an ignition switch, pairs of stationary contacts and a movable contact maker for said lighting switch, a'starting switch also provided with a pair of stationary contacts and a movable contact maker, said stationary contacts being circumferentially disposed and lying in parallel planes, a common connecting strip forming one contact for each of said pairs of contacts, and means comprising actuating members for said lighting and ignition switches for moving said contact makers into position to connect said common contacts with their asso ciatcd contacts.

24. A combination switch comprising a mounting plate, ignition, lighting and starting switches having contact elements peripherally mounted upon said plate. a pivoted contact operating device for each of said switches intra-periphcrally disposed with relation to said contact elements, an artiniting member for controlling the operating device of said lighting switch. a sec ond actuating member for controlling the perating devices of said ignition and starting switches, and a common holding member for yieldingl) holding said ignition and lighting switches.

25, A combination switch comprising an igni ion switch. a dimmer switch and an auxiliary switch, means including a locking plate for lockin against actuation, an tached to said locking plate for locking said dimmer switch against actuation and for operating said auxiliary switch.

26. An electrical switch combination hav ing manually controllable switch contacts, an auxiliarly switch including a flexible spring contact, a locking plate adapted to be operated to effectively lock said manually controllable switch contacts against actuation and a butler operated by said locking plate for moving the said flexible spring contact of said auxiliary switch.

27. An electrical switch including an ignition switch, a lighting switch and an auxiliary switch, a slidable locking plate for locking said ignition and said lighting switches against actuation, a flexible spring contact for saidauxiliary switch, and a member of insulating material attached to said flexible spring contact and adapted to be operated by said slidable locking plate to actuate said auxiliary switch- 28. A switch comprising a base having contacts, a rotor switch member having contact means for engaging said contacts, a re movable key for controlling the actuation of said switch member, and other switch contacts actuated by the removable key when fully inserted androtated in a clockwise direction, said other contacts being also actuable by saidkey. when fully inserted and rotated in the opp'ositedirection.

29. In a combination-switch, a removable handle, switch contacts,'a--movable member incooperation with said switchcontacts, said movablemember being controlled by said handle, and-'other switch contacts controlled by the turning of s the attached handle in a clockwise direction and in a counterclockwise direction when being used to control said movable member.

30. In a combination lighting and auxiliary switch, a key controlled lighting switch, and an auxiliary switch actuated by the complete insertion of the key and the rotation of the same in a clockwise direction to control the lighting switch, said auxiliary switch being also actuated by the rotation of the key in a counterclockwise direction to control the lighting switch.

31. A combination switch including a lighting switch, a supplementary switch, said supplementary switch adapted to be actuated by the turning of the key to lock the lighting switch and by the turning of the key to unlock the lighting switch.

32. A switch comprising a base having contacts, a rotary switch member having contact means for engaging the contacts. a removable key for controlling the actuation of said switch member, and other switch con tacts actuated by the key when the key is rotated in a clockwise direction to control the said ignition switch a locking member atsitioris, I a

switch member and when the key is rotated in a counterclockwise direction to contr l the switch member.

33. In an ClQClI'iif switch, a plurality of circuit contacts, a switch arm engageable with said contacts in succession, a supplementary switch, and mechanism constructed and arranged to lock said switch arm in any of its successive positions and to simultaneously actuate said supplementary switch, said mechanism being also arranged to unlock said switch arm and to simultaneously actuate said sujuilcmeutary switch.

34. In an electric switch, a plurality of circuit contacts, a switch arm engageable with said contacts in succession, a suppleincntaryswitch, and mechanism including a. removable key which, upon being turned to the. position in which it may be removed, locks said switch arm in any of its successivepositions and simultaneously actuates said supplementary switch. said mechanism being also arranged so that when saidkey is turned in the opposite direction toiunlock said switch arm it simultaneously actuates said supplementary switch.

'- 1 -:In. 'an electric. switch, a rotatable switch shaft adapted to be set to various polate movable with said switch shaft, a supplementary switch, and a member constructed and-arranged to lock said plate-and switch-shaft in any position to which the switclrshaft may be set and to simultaneously actuate said; supplementary -switch,'said member being the sole means for operating said supplementary switch.

36. An electric switch comprising a pluralityof contacts-adapted to be connected to different circuits, 9. switch arm movable to any one of a plurality 'of positions to engage said contacts and control the circuits connected thereto, a second switch arm and contact adapted to be-connected to a circuit, keyactuated devices for operating said second switch arm 'and simultaneously locking the first switch arm against movemeut'to a new position, said key actuating device being also operable for unlocking said first switch arm and for simultaneously actuating said second switch arm. and a key for actuating said devices.

37. An electric switch comprising a plurality of contacts-adapted to be connected to different circuits a switch arin movable to any one of a plurality of positions to engage said contacts and control the circuits connected thereto, a second switch arm and contact adapted to be connected to a circuit. a key operated rotatable locking device for thetirst switch arm, means for operating the second switch arm by the rotation of the locking device to locking position and upon the rotation of the locking device to an unlocking position, and means for sustaining the key in position for operating said rota table locking device.

38. A device of the character dcscribcd ineluding a front plate and a rear plate, circuit controlling switches secured between said plates, a pin tumbler lock secured to said front plate. a projecting key plug for said lock, and means operable by said key plug for locking said swit hes against actiiation.

39. An electrical switch comprising an adjustable switch member. and contacts arranged to be switched to different relations by means of said member, mechanism for locking said member against actuation including a key-operated lock, a pair of elements, the one having a surface inclined to a surface of the other, and spring means maintaining said surfaces, the onc in thrpath of the other to yieldingly maintain said locking mechanism in position.

40. An electrical switch including a base, a front plate and a rotatable contact maker. a contact for engagement by said contact maker and carried by the base. means for fastening said base to said front plate to operatively -relate said contact and said contact maker, a serrated member and a springpressed rmember for'holding said contact maker in itsvarious positions, a slidahle locking plate for preventing movement of said contact maker, a lock and a lock barrel therefor having a member for cooperating 'with said slidable locking plate and spring means cooperating with said slid-able locking plate tending to maintain said locking plate in either of its positions.

41-. An electrical switch including a front plate-and a back plate, relatively stationary contacts carried by the back plate. a contact maker to engagesaid contacts having an ac tuatmg element extending through said front plate, locking mechanism operated through said front plate including a mor able locking member for preventing movement of said contact maker, and spring means cooperating ith said movable locking member tending to hold said member in either of its positions.

42. An electrical switch comprising a manually adjusted switch member. locking mechanism to lock said switch member against actuation including a manually ad justed locking element. spring means for yieldingly maintaining said switch member as adjusted, and spring means for yieldingly maintaining said locking clcmcnt in either of its positions.

43. An electrica switch comprising an ad justable switch handle and contacts ar ranged to be switched to different rclations by means of said handle. mechanism for yieldingly holding said switch in said different switching l'tlationS. said mcclianism including a pair of elements the one having a surface in contact with a surface of the other, and spring means pressing said surfaces together, locking mechanism including a. part of said switch for engagement by said mechanism to hold said switch against actuation by said handle, and a spring con trolled element for yieldingly maintaining said locking mechanism in unlocking position.

44. An electrical switch including manually movable contact maker, and a relatively stationary contact for engagement thereby, an element and an inclined plane spring-pressed together holding said maker in various positions; means for preventing adjustment of said contact maker to operatively engage said contact, said means in cluding a key and a lock barrel operated thereby, and spring means tending to resist the turning of said barrel by said key.

45. An electrical switch including a manually adjustable contact maker and a relatively stationary contact adapted to be en gaged thereby, spring means for yieldingly holding the contact maker in its difi'erent positions, independently manually adjustable locking mechanism for adjustment to permit or prevent the adjustment of said contact .maker andspring means preventing rattling of said locking mechanism when in unlocking position.

46. An electrical switch including amanually adjusted switch member and a contact adapted to be closed by the operation of said member, a key-operated lock for locking said member against actuation; a slidable plate actuated by said'lock in locking said member, and an [element frictionally contacting with said slidable plate upon actuation to yieldingly resist the operation of said lock.

47. An electrical switch including a man ually adjustable member and contacts adapted to be switched to different relations by means of said member; a key operated lock for locking said member against actuation and a friction device tending to prevent the turning of said key in locking said device.

48. An electrical switch including a manually adjusted switch member and contacts adapted to be switched to different relations by means of said member, a key operated lock for locking said member against actuation; a slidable plate cooperating with said lock, a pair of surfaces, one inclined to the other, and one of said surfaces springpressed in the path of the other to yieldingly resist the movement of said plate when turning of said key is initiated, and friction means to yieldingly resist the movement of said plate on the further turning of said key.

4!). A combination switch having an on and off position, a key operated lock for preventing actuation of said switch, and an auxiliary switch actuated upon the turning of the key operated lock to lock said first switch and also upon the turning of the key operated lock to unlock said first switch.

50. A combination switch for an automobile or the like provided with a switch adapted to be moved to a plurality of different positions, a key operated lock for said switch, and a second switch actuated when the key 0perated lock is rotated to lock said first switch and also upon the rotation of the key operated lock to unlock said first switch.

51. A combination switch including a switch adapted to be moved to a plurality of positions, a locking member for preventing actuation of said switch. a second switch, and means controlled by said locking menr her, when said member is moved to a position to lock said first switch, for actuating said second switch and for actuating said second switch when said locking member is moved to unlock said first switch.

52. A combination switch including a lighting switch, a supplementary switch, and locking means operable to actuate said supplementary switch when said first switch is locked against actuation and to actuate said supplementary switch when said first switch is unlocked for actuation.

53. A combination switch including a lighting switch, an auxiliary switch, and key operated means for locking and unlock ing said first switch, said key operated means being also adapted to actuate said auxiliary switch upon the locking of the first switch and also upon the unlocking of said first switch.

54. A combination switch including a lighting switch and a supplementary switch for automobiles or the like, a removable ac tuating member for said supplementary switch, and means controlled by said actuating member for locking and unlocking said lighting switch and for simultaneously opening and closing said supplementary switch.

55. A combination switch including a lighting switch and an auxiliary switch, means for locking and unlocking said light ing switch and for opening and closing said auxiliary switch, and a removable member for actuating said means to simultaneously lock said lighting switch and to open said auxiliary switch and to unlock said lighting switch and to close said auxiliary switch.

56. A combination switch including a lighting switch and a supplementary switch, means for locking and unlocking said light ing switch and for opening and closing said supplementary switch, and a removable member adapted when inserted in position and rotated in one direction to simultane ously lock said lighting switch and open said supplementary switch with a continuous movement and to simultaneously unlock said lighting switch and close said supplementary switch with a continuous movement when operated in the reverse direction.

57. A combination switch provided with a front plate and a rear plate, a switch mounted between said plates, an auxiliary switch between said plates, a removable actuating member extended through said front plate for locking and unlocking said first switch and for opening and .closing said auxiliary switch.

:18. A device of the character described including a front plate and a back plate, a switch secured between said plates, operating means extending through said front plate for controlling said switch, an auxiliary switch, and a key actuated member for locking and unlocking said first switch and forming the sole means for actuating said auxiliary switch.

59. A combination switch, a key 'operated lock therefor, and a secondswitch'operated exclusively by the key actuating movement of the look. i 1

60. A combination switch including a lighting switch operating means for actuating said lighting switch, a supplementary switch, and keyvop'era tin means for: revenling movement ofszii li hting switch operation of and forming the sole means 0? said supplementary switch." H

61. A switch comprising aibase-hfavipg contacts. a rotary -swi tch m jeiiibr.liaving contact means for 'engagiug'said; co1j;acts, a removable key forjccntrollin'g factuation of said switch member, andother switch contacts actuated exclusively'bythe removable key. y

62. In a combination switch a removable handle, switch cont-acts, a movable rr'iember for cooperation withsaid switch contacts, said movable member bei ng controlled .said handle, and other 'switchco'ritacts con trollable only by the turning of the handle.

63. A combination switch including a key controlled lighting switch and a supplementary switch actuated exclusively by' said ke I i l l. A lighting switch and a supplementary switch for automobiles or the like, a removable handle, said removable handle forming the exclusive means for actuation of said supplementary switch, and means controlled by said handle for rendering said lighting switch inoperable. v

65. A switch comprising abase having contacts, a rotary switchme-mber having contact means for engaging said contacts, a removable key for controlling actuation of said switch, and another switch contact actuatable only by said key.

66. In an electric switch, a plurality of attached circuit contacts, a switch arm engageable with said contacts in succession, an auxiliary switch. and mechanism constructed and arranged to locksaid switch arm in any of its positions and forming the sole means to actuate said auxiliary switch.

(37. A switch'provided with a casing. a movable contact member having actuating means extending through said casing. a supplemental switch, and a removable inember extending into said casing for preventing actuation of said movable contact membeuand forming the sole means of operation of said supplementary switch.

(38. A device of the character described ineluding a plate. a switch mounted hack of said plate and provided with actuating means extending through said plate, a second switch. and a removable member-coir trolling means for ireventing actuation of said first switch and forming the sole oper ating means for said'sccond switch. 69. A device of the character described includinil a plate, a pair of switches back of said'plate, a removable member fpr preven'ting actuation of one of said switches andlforming the sole operating means for the other of said switches,

70.1A device of the character described ineluding measin a ,pair of switches infsaid casing, and' a removablefhandle extending into said casing forpreventin actuation of one of said switches and forming the sole switches.

' 71. device of the charactendescribed ineluding a casing, a pair-"of sw'itcl'ies'in said casing, means entirely Within said casing for preventing actuation of one of said'switches and" for actuatin the other 'of said switches, and 'akey extending into said casing formi'ngthe' sole'means for 'aetuating'said means.

72. A device of thecharacter described including a rear plate having'stationary contacts,a front plate, a switch arm'for making contact with said stationary contacts, an operating" member extending through said front plate for "operating said switch arm, and a removable member for preventing actuationof said switch arm and form ing the sole means of operation ofsaid supplementary switch.

73. A device of the character described including a front plate, a circuit controlling switch mounted at the rear of said plate, a pin tumbler lock havin a casing and a key plu extending forwar dly into an opening of said plate, a member provided with an orifice integrally formed at right angles with said casing for-engaging the rear face of said plate, a screw for engaging said orifice in said member and havingscrew-threaded engagement with said plate for main taining said lock in position, a locking member' positioned at the rear of said plate, a

operating. means foi the"otheri of said cylindrical member secured to said key plug and adapted to engage said locking member and travel with said key plug to effect the operation of said locking member to lock said circuit controlling switch.

74. A device of the character described including a front plate provided with an opening, a circuit controlling switch back of said plate but operable from the front thereof, a pin tumbler lock having a casing and a. key plug for engaging the opening of said plate, lugs integrally formed at right angles with said casing and adapted to engage the back of said plate, a screw for engaging an orifice in one of said lugs and having screw-threaded engagement wlth said plate to maintain said tumbler lock in its mounted position, a locking member movable in differentdirections positioned at the rear of said plate, a member having its one end secured to said key plug and its other end engaging said locking member, and a key for engaging said key plug to operate said plug whereby said last member moves said locking member to its different positions to lock and unlock said circuit controlling switch.

75. A device of the character described including a plate, a circuit controlling switch back of said plate but operable from the front thereof, a pin tumbler lock having a casing and a key plug located at the rear of said plate, the front end of said key plug extending forwardly into an opening of said plate, lugs integrally formed at right angles with said casing for engaging the face of said plate, a screw engaging an orifice in one of said lugs and having screwthreaded engagement with said plate for maintaining said pin tumbler lock in its mounted position, a locking member having an on and an off position, a projecting element secured to said key plug at its one end and its opposite end engaging said locking member, a key for engaging said key plug to operate said key plug and said element to effect the movement of said locking member to its on or off position to lock and unlock said circuit controlling switch.

76. A device of the character described including a plate provided with a pair of openings, a circuit controlling switch provided with an operating member extending through one of said openings, a pin tumbler lock having a casing and a rotatable key barrel, engaging one of said openings in said plate, a member integrally formed at, right angles with said casing and adapted to engage said plate, a screw for engaging an opening in said member and having screwthreaded engagement with said plate whereby said pin tumbler lock is secured in its mounted position, a member at the rear of said plate adapted to be moved to different positions, a key for rotating said key barrel whereby said element moves to effect the operation of said last member, to prevent movement of said circuit controlling switch.

Signed by me at Chicago, county of Cook and State of Illinois, in the presence of two witnesses. WILLIAM KAISLING. Witnesses:

GEORGE E. MUELLER, M. R. RooHFoRD.

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