Patent ID: 6303886
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
An apparatus for automatically closing an electrical circuit, comprising:a generally circular generally planar rotatable platter having a primary axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the plane of the platter;a substantially arcuate enclosure defining a cavity and having a proximal portion, a middle portion, and a distal portion and connected to the platter;a pair of spaced electrical contacts electrically connecting the interior of the distal portion of the cavity to an exterior of the cavity;an electrically conducting fluid partially filling the cavity;wherein the pair of spaced electrical contacts are adapted to be electrically connected to a circuit exterior to the cavity desired to be actuated by spinning the platter;wherein the distal portion is oriented generally radially outward from the proximal portion relative to the primary axis of rotation;wherein the proximal portion and the distal portion are positioned below the middle portion;wherein rotation of the platter generates a radially outwardly acting force urging the fluid into the distal portion of the cavity and into contact with the pair of spaced electrical contacts.