Apparatus and method for a switching mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8916787
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13412057

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A switching mechanism includes a housing, an actuator retained within the housing, and an electrical switching apparatus. The actuator includes an actuation element retained by the housing, where at least a portion of the actuation element is positioned for receiving an actuation load, and a plunger substantially in contact with the actuation element and operable to translate when an actuation load is applied to the actuation element. A sealing element placed around a second cylindrical portion of the plunger contacts inner surfaces of the housing to provide a seal between a first end and second end of the housing. The actuator also includes a spring operable to apply a force to resist translation of the plunger. An electrical switching apparatus is retained by the second end of the housing.

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CONTROL PRODUCTS INC280 RIDGEDALE AVENUE EAST HANOVER NJ 07936

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Glasson, Richard O Morris Plains, US 21 258

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