Patent ID: 7081593
Filing Date: 2006-07-25
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A microswitch comprising: a switch casing in which a first common terminal member, and a second terminal member are fixed to a base portion, said second terminal member having a first fixed contact attached thereto; a hole formed in an upper cover of said switch casing; a push button which is vertically movably inserted into said hole; a movable member provided with a first movable contact, said movable member having a first end extending to a second end, said first end attached to said first common terminal member, said first movable contact adjacent said first end; a fulcrum portion for serving as a fulcrum on which the movable member is leveraged through use of said push button; and a compression spring for biasing said movable member away from said first fixed contact; wherein said push button is configured for controlling the movement of the movable member and its attached movable contact, wherein depression of said push button brings said movable contact into contact with said first fixed contact, wherein release of said push button removes said movable contact from contact with said first fixed contact.