Patent ID: 7291794
Filing Date: 2007-11-06
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A magnetic switch assembly comprising: a housing formed of non-conductive material; a cover formed of non-conductive material and secured to said housing; a first, electrically conductive switch element within said housing; a second, electrically conductive switch element within said housing and located in spaced relationship to said first switch element; an electrically conductive body located within said housing and shiftable between a first position in simultaneous contact with said first and second switch elements, and a second position out of simultaneous contact with said first and second switch elements; and a first attractive component comprising a ring located below said cover and in surrounding relationship to said housing, said first attractive component and said body being cooperatively selected and designed so that, when a first magnetic field condition is experienced by said switch assembly, said attractive component is operable to maintain said body in one of said first and second positions, and so that, when a second magnetic field condition is experienced by said switch assembly, said body is moved to the other of said first and second positions under the influence of said second magnetic field condition.