Navcor magnetic reed
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| Manufacturer | Navcor |
|---|---|
| Inventor | John Paul Jones Jr, Peter A Peroni |
| Switch type | Linear |
| Sense method | Reed |
Contents
History
Developed by Navcor with the goal of providing magnetic reed switches with an activation point that was consistent between all switches in a give batch or keyboard. This was achieved with a switch containing an adjustable reed holder and a patented system for adjusting the position of this holder to set the activation point.
The switch design and system for adjustment are described in US patent #3,601,728 which was filed 3 Oct 1969.
Variants
Standard linear
Front view
Left side view
Right side view
Rear view
Top view
Bottom view
Locking linear
Front view
Left side view
Right side view
Rear view
Feel & Sound
Availability
Switches have are only known in one keyboard, the Teletype replacement keyboard.
Keyboards
- Teletype
References
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