Patent ID: 7544906
Filing Date: 2009-06-09
Classification: G04F,H01H

Abstract:
1. A switch actuation device for use in connection with an electrical switch mechanism having an actuatable structure, comprising: an actuation mechanism in operable communication with the actuatable structure and configured to urge the actuatable structure of the electrical switch mechanism from a first position to a second position; and a housing having: a base portion with an opening extending therethrough, the base portion configured for rigid attachment to the electrical switch mechanism, and the opening configured to receive the actuatable structure therethrough; and a housing portion moveably attached to the base portion; wherein the actuation mechanism comprises: wherein, when the plunger is moved by an urging force, the spring is compressed and the fluid flows between areas via the valve, and when the urging force is removed, the spring expands and the fluid flows back between areas via the fluid release conduit.