Patent ID: 6160227
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A retaining element for a toggle, said toggle having an elongated member which pivots about an axis with respect to a body, comprising:an attachment, connecting the retaining element to the toggle and being capable of supply a force against the elongated member of the toggle to hold the toggle in a defined position;an arm, extending from the attachment, capable of supplying a force in said defined position against the body with respect to a path of movement of the toggle;a manually graspable member, adapted to transmit a force for pivotally displacing the attachment from the defined position and thereby pivotally disengaging the rigid arm from the body, anda body portion of the retaining element, having proximal portion resting against the elongated member of the toggle in the defined position and terminating distally said arm and said manually graspable member,wherein said arm and manually graspable member are symmetric.