Abstract: A tilt responsive switch supported on a hinged structure such as a trunk lid, door or the like includes an oscillating mass or pendulum rotatingly held by a bearing structure located within the switch housing and a pair or electrical terminals electrically connected by a movable contact mechanism. The pendulum effectively controls the motion of the movable contact mechanism. When the electrical terminals are connected by the movable contact mechanism, the pendulum abuts against a first internal switch housing limit bumper. When the pendulum abuts against a second switch housing limit bumper, the movable contact mechanism is disconnected from the electrical terminals.

Abstract: A push button adapter has a housing with an open bottom mounted on top of a slide switch, with the actuating button of the switch extending up into the housing. Slidably mounted in the housing and extending out of one end of it is a push button plunger with a recess therein loosely receiving the actuating button for moving it with the plunger. A coil spring normally holds the plunger in its outermost position with the button at one end of its travel, the plunger being movable into the housing far enough to move the button to its other position.