Patent ID: 8071903
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A trigger switch comprising: an insulative enclosure including a case having an opening, and a cover mounted to cover the opening of the case, the case having plural terminal subassemblies made of conductive metal members disposed therein, the terminal subassemblies including at least a first terminal subassembly and a second terminal subassembly; a fixed contact mounted in the case on the first terminal subassembly; a movable contact element swingably supported on the second terminal subassembly and having first and second ends and front and rear surfaces, the movable contact element including a movable contact that is mounted at the first end thereof, and that is located opposite to the fixed contact; a sliding control device slidably mounted to the insulative enclosure and having first and second ends, the sliding control device having a trigger mounted at the first end thereof; and an auxiliary brush engaged with the movable contact element and having a spring portion; wherein the second terminal subassembly includes a support member having a placement portion and an opening portion; wherein the movable contact element is swingably supported on the support member such that the rear surface of the movable contact element is aligned with the placement portion of the support member and such that the auxiliary brush is engaged with the opening portion of the support member by having the spring portion of the auxiliary brush inserted and mounted in the opening portion of the support member.