Abstract: An actuating element for an electric switch, especially for a steering wheel switch in a motor vehicle, impinges upon at least one switching contact and is pivotally mounted on a housing of said switch. A firm hinge is provided as a bearing, connecting the actuating element to a latched wall. The wall runs parallel to the wall of the housing or replaces the wall of the housing.

Abstract: An actuating element for an electric switch, especially for a steering wheel switch in a motor vehicle, impinges upon at least one switching contact and is pivotally mounted on a housing of said switch. A firm hinge is provided as a bearing, connecting the actuating element to a latched wall. The wall runs parallel to the wall of the housing or replaces the wall of the housing.

Abstract: "A stalk switch for automotive steering column having the stalk lever pivoted about a vertically disposed cross-pin having its ends mounted with ball and socket connections to a slider. A push button in the end of the lever moves the lever and slider for effecting switching by one set of contacts and pivoting the lever about the axis of the cross pin effects switching of another set of contacts. Pivoting the lever about an axis transverse to the cross pin axis causes the cross pin ball ends to pivot in the sockets and moves another slider for effecting switching of a third set of contacts. A rotatable ring is mounted on the lever and is rotatable for effecting switching of a fourth set of contacts.

Abstract: A switch assembly is provided for mounting on an end of a steering column sheath in which is disposed a motor vehicle steering column. The switch assembly includes a plurality of individual switches. Each switch comprises a housing with electrical connectors and an actuating element. At least first and second switches of the switch assembly include cooperating guide means including a spring and a releasable clip connector so that the second switch can be slid onto the first switch against the force of the spring and fixed in an end position by the releasable clip connector.