Abstract:
An electrical component having a pair of rotary switches secured to a mounting bracket and simultaneously operable with a common axially movable shaft. A star cam pivotally secured to the mounting bracket cooperates with the switches simultaneously operating both of the switches between two positions. A drive actuator interconnects the axially movable shaft with the star cam. A unidirectional axial force applied to the shaft causes one of a pair of laterally spaced shoulders or cams on the drive actuator to engage in the alternative one of the fingers of the star cam and pivotally shift the star cam through a predetermined angle from a first to a second switch position. A spring returns the shaft to its original position, and a subsequent unidirectional axial force applied to the shaft causes the other of the shoulders to engage the other of the fingers of the star cam and pivotally shift the star cam back to the first switch position. Such action results in opening and closing of the rotary switches.