Patent ID: 6313416
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A switch assembly comprising:an insulating base having a bottom surface and opposing sidewalls;a blade having a first pivoting member at one end thereof;a blade hinge member having a substantially planar bottom wall and opposing sidewalls integral with the bottom wall, the bottom wall extending from the sidewalls, at least one of the sidewalls having a second pivoting member at a pivot position thereof, wherein the bottom wall of the blade hinge member is secured to the insulating base, and wherein the first pivoting member on the blade mates with the second pivoting member of the blade hinge member to allow for rotation of the blade about the pivot position;a first contact member having a substantially planar bottom portion and opposing sidewalls integral with the bottom portion, the bottom portion extending from the sidewalls is secured to the insulating base, wherein the opposing sidewalls electrically engage and disengage the blade in response to pivoting movement of the blade; and,a line terminal contacting the bottom portion of the first contact member to provide electrical communication therewith.