Patent ID: 7777146
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A safety switch comprising: a body; at least one electrical component for controlling conduction of electricity by the safety switch; and a handle pivotably attached to the body and pivotable about a pivot point, the handle being pivotable between a first operating zone, a second operating zone and a third operating zone, wherein: the first operating zone corresponds to a situation where the handle is not depressed and the electrical component is arranged such that the safety switch cannot conduct electricity; the second operating zone corresponds to a situation where the handle is depressed to a first extent and the electrical component is arranged such that the safety switch is able to conduct electricity; and the third operating zone corresponds to the situation where the handle is depressed to a further, second extent, and the electrical component is arranged such that the safety switch cannot conduct electricity, wherein the pivot point is moveable from a first position to a second position when the handle is depressed to the third operating zone, the second position of the pivot point being arranged such that the electrical component is arranged such that the safety switch cannot conduct electricity, irrespective of whether the handle is subsequently moved to second operating zones.