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Abstract

A control knob is supported on a switch base via a first pivotal shaft. A movable contact holder holds a movable contact, faces an inner side face of the control knob, and is supported on the switch base via a second pivotal shaft. The movable contact holder is provided with a sliding surface which faces the control knob. A control plunger whose tip end slidably abuts on the sliding surface is fitted to the control knob so as to be slidable in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the first pivotal shaft. A spring is provided between the control knob and the control plunger so as to urge the control plunger to a direction to but on the sliding surface. The movable contact is attached to the movable contact holder so as to come into contact with the stationary contact when the movable contact holder is turned to at least one of first and second actuation positions. Thus, it is possible to provide a switch which enables a rapid opening and closing between a movable contact and a stationary contact by imparting a snap action to the movable contact.

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First Claim