Electrical switch

Details Electrical switch Electrical switch

2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Lee, Richard K. (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Solid contact

Push button operated

C200S523000, C200S434000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06953905

ABSTRACT:
An electrical switch for low to medium wattage applications such as in vehicles, appliances, and the like, includes a flexible, resilient spring member which is operable mechanically to latch the switch in one of two positions while also carrying electrical current to complete an electrical circuit when the switch is closed in one of the two latched positions. The switch may operate in either single pole, single throw or single pole, double throw configuration, and provides at least one audible sound or click in each of its latched positions to indicate its status, and also may include a visual indication of status. Preferably, a conductive, metallic, coil spring is carried by a non-conductive switch actuator, the spring having a contact member that is moved between latched positions by finger pressure of an operator on the actuator to open and close one or more electrical circuits connected to the switch contacts.

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