Patent ID: 6096988
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A neutral start switch, comprising:stationary contacts concentrically disposed in a switch base, the stationary contacts forming pairs that have a radially inward-outward positional relationship, the stationary contacts including a reverse lamp stationary contact connected to a reverse lamp lighting circuit, at least one position stationary contact connected to a position signal circuit provided in an electronic control device, and at least one starter stationary contact connected to a starter motor driving circuit;movable contacts disposed on a rotor turnable relative to the switch base so that the movable contacts are movable concentrically and capable of contacting the stationary contacts, the contacts being arranged so that a contact portion of the movable contacts that contacts the reverse lamp stationary contact is different from contact portion of the movable contacts the contact the other stationary contacts, wherein the movable contacts include a reverse lamp movable contact capable of contacting the reverse lamp stationary contact, and one other movable contact capable of contacting another stationary contact to form a pair, the reverse lamp stationary contact is juxtaposed with the another stationary contact in a circumferential direction, and the reverse lamp stationary contact is disposed outside a moving range of the one other movable contact.