Electrical switch
US6861607B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H23/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical switch comprises a housing, at least one fixed contact and a moving contact assembly provided in the housing, and an actuator. The actuator is supported for movement to move the contact assembly into contact with and out of contact from the fixed contact. The contact assembly comprises at least one pair of pivotable levers, with a first lever arranged to make or break contact with the fixed contact and a second lever pivotable by the actuator to in turn pivot the first lever into contact with the fixed contact.
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