Switch enclosure

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1988-08-11

1993-05-25

Recla, Henry J.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Cases and bases

200573, 439367, 439536, H01H 902, H02B 108

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052132056

ABSTRACT:
An enclosure is provided for a switch having at least one extending terminal with a first configuration engageable with an adaptor terminal that converts the switch terminal to a second configuration for connection to an electrical lead. The enclosure includes at least one support block defining a switch cavity for receiving at least a portion of the switch and also defines an adaptor terminal cavity for receiving at least a portion of the adaptor terminal with access provided for connection of the electrical lead. Rivets or other fasteners are provided for holding at least the switch and support block together. The support block further includes support surfaces for engaging at least a portion of the adaptor terminal to resist at least some of the force applied to the adaptor terminal as the electrical lead is connected thereto.

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