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1. A double-throw switch, comprising:
a housing that defines an internal cavity; a push button that is mounted for movement with respect to the housing; a first stationary terminal, including a first portion that is rigidly secured in the housing and serves as a blade connector, along with a second portion that extends from the first portion; a second stationary terminal; a moveable terminal that, when in contact with the first stationary terminal, closes a first circuit, and when in contact with the second stationary terminal, closes a second circuit; a first set of one or more positive stops that engages the second portion of the first stationary terminal; and a second set of one or more positive stops that engages the second stationary terminal; wherein, when a force is applied to the push button, (a) the moveable terminal breaks contact with the first stationary terminal, thus opening the first circuit, and (b) the moveable terminal makes contact with the second stationary terminal, thus closing the second circuit; wherein, the first set of one or more positive stops applies pressure to and maintains a predetermined position of the second portion of the first stationary terminal, but does not interfere with or impede the moveable terminal; wherein, the second set of one or more positive stops applies pressure to and maintains a predetermined position of the second stationary terminal, but does not interfere with or impede the moveable terminal; and wherein the second portion of the first stationary terminal defines a first cutout on one edge of the second portion of the first stationary terminal and a second cutout on an opposite edge of the second portion of the first stationary terminal, such that a respective positive stop of the second set passes through each of the first and second cutouts on either side of the second portion of the first stationary terminal without contacting the first stationary terminal. |
