Abstract: A switch includes a contact having at least two contact springs and at least one slide for moving the at least two contact springs in opposite directions between an open position and a closed position of the contact. Movement in opposite directions ensures a long service life of the contact elements at the contact springs and provides sufficient contact pressure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 20, 1997
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2000
Assignee:
Kaco Elektrotechnik GmbH
Inventors:
Jochen Feiler, Daniel Josef Jendritza, Hartmut Janocha, Horst Binnig