Patent ID: 8193464
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A micro switch, comprising: a first stationary contact and a second stationary contact, the first stationary contact and the second stationary contact being spaced apart from each other with respect to a vertical direction, the vertical direction being defined in a direction in which a movable contact is movable, the movable contact having a position where it contacts the first stationary contact and a position where it is separated from the first stationary contact so as to move towards the second stationary contact, a movable contact rod that supports the movable contact, a plunger that pressurizes the movable contact rod upon being pressed, and a leaf spring that supplies a driving force to the movable contact rod to change a position of the movable contact, a permanent magnet installed at a position adjacent to the movable contact, the first stationary contact, and the second stationary contact, and the permanent magnet being positioned between the first stationary contact and the second stationary contact with respect to the vertical direction.