Patent ID: 6512191
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
A push-switch comprising:an electrically insulating tubular case having an open end and a closed end; at least one electrical contact projecting from said closed end of said electrically insulating tubular case towards said open end of said electrically insulating tubular case, said at least one electrical contact having a contact surface; an operation shaft accommodated in said electrically insulating tubular case for movement between said open end and said closed end; a holding part on a side of said operation shaft, said holding part defining grooves at opposite sides of said holding part and a recess between said grooves; a contact piece having a fixing part positioned within said grooves and a protrusion directed towards said operation shaft and positioned within said recess such that said contact piece is attached to said operation shaft via said holding part, and also having at least one arm having an electrical contact thereon for sliding engagement with said contact surface of said at least one electrical contact upon movement of said operation shaft between said closed end and said open end; a resilient member in said electrically insulating tubular case for urging said operation shaft from said closed end towards said open end; and a cover closing said open end of said electrically insulating tubular case, said cover having an opening receiving said operation shaft.