Wiring Device with Metal Switch Cover

摘要

An electrical wiring device includes a metal switch cover as a user contact point. The metal switch cover has antimicrobial properties that reduces microorganisms that are present on the wiring device, and helps reduce the spread of infections or disease from user to user. The metal switch cover is disposed on a switch in the wiring device, such that users touch the metal switch cover when operating the switch. In some exemplary embodiments, the metal switch cover is coupled to a paddle-style switch and takes on the profile of a paddle. In some exemplary embodiments, the metal switch cover is coupled to a toggle-style switch and take on the profile of a toggle.

主权项

1. An electrical wiring device, comprising:
a housing forming a cavity therein; a paddle assembly disposed at least partially within the cavity, the paddle assembly comprising:
a paddle base comprising a first side and a second side, wherein a portion of the paddle base is pivotally coupled to the housing within the cavity via the second side; anda metal member coupled to the paddle base and disposed substantially on the first side of the paddle base, wherein the paddle assembly is pivotally movable between a first position and a second position.