Patent ID: 6355892
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A molded plastic trigger movable between an extended position and a depressed position to operate a switch, valve, or other control element within a housing of a power actuated device, the trigger comprising:an actuating end engaging the switch, valve, or other control device; a resilient reset spring molded as a part of the trigger wherein the reset spring contacts a surface of the housing, the reset spring biasing the trigger toward the extended position; a lock molded as a part of a resilient lock arm of the trigger wherein the lock may rest in at least two distinct positions, a first position and a second position; the first position of the lock enabling the trigger to move from the extended position to the depressed position when the trigger is forcibly biased toward the depressed position, and the actuating end and the lock move along with the trigger between respective extended and depressed positions; the second position of the lock restraining at least the lock and the actuating end from moving from the extended position to the depressed position, wherein when the trigger is forcibly biased toward the depressed position the lock presses an element of the housing.