Abstract:
A slide is movable lengthwise between spaced parallel collector and resistance strips. A carbon contact between the strips engages the resistance strip, and a sheet metal spring contact compressed between the carbon contact and the collector strip is connected to the carbon contact. Either of the contacts is connected with the slide for movement lengthwise of the strips. The spring has legs extending in opposite directions along the collector strip in sliding engagement with it and presses the carbon contact against the resistance strip.
Abstract:
An elongated case is provided in one of its sidewalls with a longitudinal slot, through which extends slidable means movable lengthwise of the slot. A bridging contact inside the case is carried by the The slideable means also means in engagement with resistance and collector elements. The slideable means also carry a large gear that rotates a pinion. An exposed manually rotatable small gear meshes with the large gear and is likewise carried by the slidable means. Rack teeth extend along the case and engage the pinion so that when the small gear is turned by hand the slidable means will be moved lengthwise of the case to adjust the potentiometer.