Switching device with integrated light source

摘要

A switching device which includes a lighting source ( 18 ) having an SMC (surface mounted component) type light emitting diode, which includes a pair of connection members ( 52 ) with base portions ( 82 ) each soldered or otherwise joined to a plate ( 76 ) of the SMC diode. The connection members have right angle bends ( 88 ) and pin portions ( 86 ) extending down from the bends. The lighting source lies within a switch mechanism ( 16 ) and within an operating member ( 14 ), with the pin portions projecting through channel portions ( 61 ) of an insulative casing into holes in energizing conductors ( 40 ).