Patent ID: 6483061
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: H01H,H01R

Abstract:
A multiple pole switch apparatus comprising:a) a switch housing defining a housing interior having an access opening that extends through a wall of said housing to the housing interior; b) a plunger constrained by said housing to translate along a path including a normal position and an actuated position, said plunger has an actuating portion that extends outwardly from the housing interior through the access opening and a plunger body disposed inside the housing; c) first and second contact portions constrained by said plunger body to move with said plunger as said plunger moves along said path; d) a first pair of terminals extending into said housing and positioned such that said first contact portion selectively engages said first pair of terminals when said plunger is moved between said normal position and said actuated position; and e) a second pair of terminals positioned generally perpendicular to said first pair of terminals extending into said housing, said second pair of terminals are selectively engaged by said second contact portion when said plunger is moved between said normal position and said actuated position.