US Patent 9691573 Electrical switch and slider assembly therefor

A slider assembly is for an electrical switch such as, for example, a dimmer switch. The dimmer switch includes a switching member and a housing member. The housing member overlays the switching member and includes an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an elongated slot. The slider assembly includes a slider structured to cooperate with the switching member. The slider includes an interface portion and an attachment portion. The attachment portion extends through the elongated slot of the housing member. The interface portion is movably disposed on the exterior surface of the housing member. A shutter is coupled to the slider. The shutter includes a plurality of resilient elements structured to engage the interior surface of the housing member, thereby creating a friction force associated with movement of the slider.