Patent ID: 7329822
Filing Date: 2008-02-12
Classification: B60K,H01H

Abstract:
1. A switch assembly comprising: a base having a central channel; a flat spring pivotally secured to a portion of said base; a switch proximate said flat spring, said switch configured to selectively open and close a circuit; and an actuating member positioned through said central channel and abutting said flat spring, said actuating member being configured to be engaged toward said flat spring in order to activate said switch, wherein movement of said actuating member in a first direction causes at least a portion of said flat spring to move in a second direction into said switch to activate said switch, and wherein said first direction is perpendicular to said second direction; wherein said flat spring comprises an elongated beam integrally connected to a post which is, in turn, integrally connected to a bent clip, said elongated beam having a distal tip secured to a portion of said base, said bent clip secured to another portion of said base, wherein said elongated beam bows in said first direction when engaged by said actuating member, thereby causing said post to deflect in said second direction into said switch.