Patent ID: 6864453
Filing Date: 2005-03-08
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A switch device comprising: a case having an open top and a switch member pivotably engaged with the open top of the case, a connection port connected to the switch member; a first terminal and a second terminal respectively extending through a bottom of the case, a bimetallic plate having a first end fixed to the first terminal and a first contact point connected to a second end of the bimetallic plate, a second contact point connected to the second terminal and located beneath the first contact point, and a protection mechanism including a pull member which has a hook portion at a lower end thereof and an upper end of the pull member pivotably connected to the connection port of the switch member, the second end of the bimetallic plate located above the hook portion, a push member located above the bimetallic plate and pivotably connected to the pull member, the push member capable of being pivoted an angle to produce a space between the push member and the second end of the bimetallic plate when the switch member is pivoted to “ON” position.