Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Electric switch details – Contact
Patent
1986-10-31
1987-08-04
Scott, J. R.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Electric switch details
Contact
200284, H01H 100
Patent
active
046847740
ABSTRACT:
A contact includes an arcuately-shaped member having opposite end portions which are joined by an intermediate U-shaped portion. The end portions are slotted to form bifurcations which include contact-engaging surfaces. A contact element includes elongated first and second portions which are joined by an intermediate portion. A lanced-out tab is formed in, and forms an acute angle with, the first portion with the tab opening toward the intermediate portion.
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Dibbern, Jr. John E.
Moores Gregory E.
Black & Decker Inc.
Dearing Dennis A.
Hoofnagle J. Bruce
Scott J. R.
Yocum Charles E.
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