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  2. Stepping switch - Wikipedia

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    Slightly more complicated was the two axis stepping switch, (also called Strowger switch or two motion selector in Britain). Typically, a single compact group of wipers could connect to one of 100 (or 200) different fixed contacts, in ten levels. When the switch was idle, the wipers were disengaged from the fixed contacts.

  3. Switch - Wikipedia

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    A simple on-off switch. The two terminals are normally disconnected (open) and are closed when the switch is activated. An example is a pushbutton switch. SPST-NC Form B [4] Single pole, single throw, normally closed A simple on-off switch. The two terminals are normally connected together (closed) and are open when the switch is activated.

  4. Electrical contact - Wikipedia

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    When the contacts touch, the switch is closed; when the contacts are separated, the switch is open. The gap must be an insulating medium, such as air, vacuum, oil, SF 6 . Contacts may be operated by humans in push-buttons and switches , by mechanical pressure in sensors or machine cams, and electromechanically in relays.

  5. Swing-door operator - Wikipedia

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    To open the door, the operator forces the closer in the opening direction. Then, the closer closes the door. The user may open the door manually, using just the door closer. In case of power failure while the door is open, the closer itself closes the door. Some are built without a door closer. The motor opens and closes the door through ...

  6. Power door locks - Wikipedia

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    Power door locks (also known as electric door locks or central locking) allow the driver or front passenger to simultaneously lock or unlock all the doors of an automobile or truck, by pressing a button or flipping a switch. Power door locks were introduced on the luxury Scripps-Booth in 1914, but were not common on luxury cars until Packard ...

  7. Door breaching - Wikipedia

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    Door breaching is a process used by military, police, or emergency services to force open closed or locked doors. A wide range of methods are available depending on the door's opening direction (inward or outward), construction materials, etc., and one or more of these methods may be used in any given situation.

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  9. Sliding door operator - Wikipedia

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    The operator is placed in the space above the sliding door. An electric motor, geared down to get a lower speed and a higher torque, drives a pulley at one end of a belt. The door is clamped to the belt. To open the door, the motor turns the pulley, which in turn turns the belt, which in turn drags the door. To close the door, the reverse occurs.