Abstract: A direction indicator switch wherein the relatively fixed body of the switch carries a rotor movable manually relative thereto from a central rest position to either of first and second operative positions on opposite sides respectively of the rest position. The body carries a striker collar which is rotatable relative to the body with the steering shaft of the vehicle in use. Rotation of the striker collar is intended to effect return movement of the rotor from either of its operative positions to the rest position. A releasable latch is provided on the body whereby the striker collar is retained in a predetermined angular position relative to the body during assembly of the switch to the vehicle. After assembly of the switch to the vehicle the latch is released to permit the collar to rotate with the steering shaft of the vehicle relative to the body.

Abstract: An electrical switch wherein a body of the switch supports a rotor. A contact is movable with the rotor relative to first, second and third fixed contacts supported by the body. An operating lever extends from the body transverse to the rotor axis and is coupled to the rotor to transmit rotational movement of the lever about its longitudinal axis to move the rotor about its rotational axis. Annular movement of the lever about the rotor axis is also transmitted to move the rotor about its rotational axis. A first detent defines first, second and third predetermined rotational positions of the lever about the lever longitudinal axis. A second detent defines first and second predetermined angular positions of the lever about the rotor axis.