Actuator for main switch - has connecting rod coupled between actuator rocker and remote switch unit

摘要

An electrical mains power switch (1) is mounted on a housing and has a rocker plate (11) moved to open and close the contacts. The actuation of the rocker is carried out using a connecting rod (3) coupled to a second rocker plate (13), some distance away. The connecting rod has a square cross-section with a hole (8) serrated on two opposite sites. This is engaged by a latch element (6) that can be adjusted to suit the spacing of the units. Each end of the rod has a ball coupling (10, 14). ADVANTAGE - Simple construction allowing variation in location.