Patent ID: 6525285
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A lever switch, comprising;(a) a case having an opening, (b) a stationary contact disposed in said case and electrically connected to a first electrical pathway outside of said case, (c) a common contact disposed in said case and electrically connected to a second electrical pathway outside of said case, (d) a movable contact disposed in said case, in which said movable contact is made of elastic metal, said movable contact includes a stationary portion which is stationary relative to said case and which touches said common contact, a contact portion, and a curved portion located between said stationary portion and said contact portion, said stationary portion is connected to said common contact, and said contact portion of said movable contact is movable to come in contact with said stationary contact responsive to force applied on said curved portion, and (e) a lever for applying force on said curved portion.