Patent ID: 6087606
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A switch assembly comprising:a body;a first metal contact element having a connection end protruding from said body for making an electrical connection thereto and having a metal contact point at a contact end; anda second metal contact element arranged adjacent said first metal contact element and having a connection end protruding from said body for making an electrical connection thereto, a middle contact portion, and an actuator end protruding from said body and arranged for deflection, said middle contact portion being in overlying and spaced-apart relationship with said contact end of said first metal contact element, wherein said body is formed of plastic material surrounding said middle contact portion and said contact end of said first metal contact element and is in sealing engagement with said connection end of first metal contact element and said connection end and said actuator end of said second metal contact element, and wherein said contact end of said first metal contact element and said contact end and said actuator end of said second metal contact element protrude from said plastic body in a sealed relationship therewith,said switch assembly being actuated by said actuator end being deflected to cause said middle contact portion of said second metal contact element to move into contact with said contact end of said first metal contact element.