Patent ID: 7394036
Filing Date: 2008-07-01
Classification: H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A radial latching mechanism for engaging a safety switch, the radial latching mechanism comprising: an actuator holder; an actuator for engaging the safety switch, the actuator being attached to the actuator holder in a predetermined orientation relative to said holder; a body for supporting the actuator holder; a first radial member extending between and pivotally connected by respective pivot points to both the body and the actuator holder; a second radial member extending between and pivotally connected by respective pivot points to both the body and the actuator holder; wherein each pivot point has a pivot axis, all of said pivot axes being substantially parallel; and wherein the distance between the pivot point connecting the first radial member to the body and the pivot point connecting the second radial member to the body is substantially equal to the distance between the pivot point connecting the first radial member to the actuator holder and the pivot point connecting the second radial member to the actuator holder.