Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Electric switch details – Cases and bases
Patent
1979-11-30
1981-12-29
Little, Willis
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Electric switch details
Cases and bases
200 16B, 200159A, 200284, H01H 1304
Patent
active
043084400
ABSTRACT:
A switch assembly of the type including a moveable contact and at least one additional contact having a free end lying generally across the line of travel of the moveable contact and having a further portion secured against movement within the switch assembly. A crushable rib is attached to a portion of the housing and is crushed into engagement with the further portion as the switch is assemblied. The invention also employs a pocket for securing a portion of the additional contact terminal against undesirable movement. A spring tab is employed for ensuring a good electrical connection between the moveable contact and a yet further contact terminal arranged within the switch.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2907847 (1959-10-01), Grenier et al.
patent: 3532840 (1970-10-01), Bauer
patent: 3829633 (1974-08-01), Smith et al.
patent: 4052580 (1977-10-01), Stanish
patent: 4055736 (1977-10-01), Congelliere
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