Abstract: A whip usable in a high tension section switch, in particular a vertically-opening switch, the whip comprising a flexible metal rod whose section is a truncated circle whose area diminishes progressively from the base of the whip to its tip.

Abstract: A disconnecting switch with improved contacts in the form of a spool contact having one or more circumferential V-grooves and a finger contact having fingers which are provided internally with spring members for maintaining contact pressure. Spaced plastic inserts provide a maintenance free bearing for rotation of switch members.

Abstract: A high voltage isolator switch of the double end break type including a central, rotatable insulator carrying a switch blade and a pair of opposed insulators bearing contact assemblies for engaging the ends of the blade. The contact assemblies include pivoted saddles mounted on cantilevered studs and detents to hold the assemblies in an open position.

Abstract: A disconnect switch for use in a metal-encapsulated high-voltage switching installation, wherein the switch includes a movable switching pin, a mating contact axially associated therewith, and a cylindrical member arranged in surrounding spaced relationship to the mating contact. The cylindrical member is further formed so as to extend beyond that end face of the mating contact which is in facing relationship with the switching pin, whereby the member projects into the gap between the switching pin and the mating contact when the disconnect switch is in the "off" position and surrounds the switching pin when the switch is in the "on" position.

Abstract: A high voltage center break disconnect switch assembly having an integrally cast aluminum base usable as cast with provisions for shaft and gear adjustments without disassembling the switch and utilizing open stainless steel bearings.