Patent ID: 6356174
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
An operator assembly for an electromagnetic switching device, the assembly comprising:a first rigid insulative board comprising at least one first conductive member fixedly affixed to the first rigid insulative board; a second rigid insulative board disposed in mutually facing relation with respect to the first board and comprising at least one second conductive member fixedly affixed to the second rigid insulative board; a pivot assembly disposed adjacent to first edges of the first and second rigid insulative boards permitting pivotal movement between the first and second boards and biasing the boards towards a normal operating position; and an electromagnet set including an electromagnet assembly and an armature, the electromagnet set being secured to the first and second boards, the electromagnet assembly being energizable to cause movement of the armature and thereby to pivot the first and second boards from the normal operating position to an actuated position, wherein in the actuated position the at least one first conductive member and the at least one second conductive member are engaged.