Patent ID: 6791038
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
An electrical switch comprising:a casing, first and second fixed contacts, a moving contact having first and second parts for contact with the first and second fixed contacts, respectively, a first spring resiliently biassing the moving contact into contact with both of the first and second fixed contacts, and an operating member supported by the casing for movement between first and second positions to cause the moving contact to move into contact with and out of contact from the first and second fixed contacts, respectively, wherein the operating member and the spring act upon the moving contact at respective positions that are offset from each other, and the moving contact is pivotable by movement of the operating member in a first direction to separate the first part from the first fixed contact and, subsequently, in a second direction, opposite the first direction, to separate the second part from the second fixed contact, wherein the casing includes a support for engagement by the first part of the moving contact to enable the moving contact to pivot in the second direction.