| 摘要 |
<p>A switch assembly (12) includes a housing (14) having a plurality of terminals (26) at one end (34) and a push-button (32) at the opposite end. An actuator mechanism (52) is disposed in the housing (14) and is connected with the push-button (32). The actuator mechanism (14) is operable to move movable switch contacts (34, 36) relative to stationary switch contacts (38, 40) upon manual actuation of the push-button (32). A printed circuit (56) extends between terminals (60, 62) at one end of the housing and the push-button (32). The printed circuit (56) has a zig-zag portion (76) disposed within the housing to accommodate movement of the push-button (32) relative to the housing (14). The push-button (32) is at least partially illuminated by light sources (66) mounted on the printed circuit (56). The actuator mechanism (52) includes a plurality of longitudinally extending actuator levers (88) which are connected with the movable switch contacts (34, 36) and are pivotally connected with an actuator link (180). During actuation or release of the push-button (32), actuator link springs (210, 212, 214, 216) store energy which assists actuator lever springs (110) in effecting rapid movement of the movable switch contacts (34, 36) relative to the stationary switch contacts (38, 40). <IMAGE></p> |
