摘要 |
A switch operating apparatus for the disconnecting switch of a movable electric device carried on a vehicle such as a trailer has a rotating plate rotatably mounted on the side of the vehicle, an upper operating rod connected to the disconnecting switch, a lower operating rod connected to the upper operating rod by a universal or other flexible coupling, and an operating handle which detachably connects to the lower operating rod. The rotating plate has a downward-extending operating position and a horizontally-extending storage position. When in the operating position, it can be safely and easily operated by an operator standing on the ground, and in the storage position, it is clear of the tractor truck which tows the trailer. It is thus superior to coventional switch operating apparatuses which need to be detached from the disconnecting switch when the vehicle is moved or else are mounted so high on the vehicle that the operator can not operate the apparatus while standing on the ground. |