Patent ID: 7102089
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling a pressure actuated tubular switch assembly comprising the steps of: a) providing a tubular sensor which includes a resiliently deformable lengthwise extending housing, the housing having an inner wall defining a lengthwise extending interior space, the tubular sensor having first and second conductive electrode films in opposing spaced apart relation and disposed lengthwise along respective portions of the inner wall, the housing being deformably movable between a biased open switch first position wherein the first and second conductive electrode films are spaced apart from each other, and a closed-switch second position wherein the first and second conductive electrode films are in electrical contact with each other; b) providing a terminal plug assembly including at least one wire lead attached to a contact plate having first and second contact electrodes disposed respectively on opposite sides of the contact plate, and a malleable, deformable ferrule; c) inserting the contact plate into an open end portion of the tubular sensor wherein the end portion of the tubular sensor is at least partially surrounded by the ferrule; d) crimping the ferrule to a position wherein the end portion of the tubular sensor is compressed such that the first conductive electrode film is in electrical contact with the first contact electrode and the second conductive electrode film is in electrical contact with the second contact electrode.