TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure relates to the field of electro-mechanical engineering. Particularly, but not exclusively, the disclosure relates to a switch assembly for a light source of an automobile. Further, embodiments of the disclosure, relates to the switch assembly for toggling intensity of the light source of an automobile.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

A switch assembly is an electro-mechanical actuation device, which is operated to either complete or break an electrical circuit. Generally, the switch assembly is operated in two primary-conditions, namely CLOSED position and OPEN position. In general, when the switch assembly is operated to OPEN position, the electrical circuit is broken to cut-off current flow through the switch assembly. On the other hand, when the switch assembly is operated to CLOSED position, the electric circuit is completed to bridge the flow of current.

However, the conventional switch assembly that are provisioned in the automobile, are configured to operate between three conditions, that is, LOW beam, HIGH beam and PASS signal to switch between intensity of light projected. The switch assembly, in general, is provisioned with at least two switches for actuating between the three conditions. In continuation, one switch is provisioned to operate between the LOW beam and HIGH beam conditions while, a second switch is dedicated to operate the PASS signal. In addition, on operating the second switch to actuate PASS signal, then, corresponding electrical circuit in the switch assembly is energized in order to momentarily trigger the intensity of light from LOW beam to HIGH beam.

Currently, a pass switch, corresponding to PASS signal, is incorporated with slide type switching mechanism or switching contacts. However, in this type of configuration, the pass switch is actuated for a momentary time frame, and this would lead to temporary current leakage within the electrical circuit. Also, due to the slide mechanism of the pass switch, a large contact area of the pass switch would be in-connection with the current source for a small interval of time thereby, resulting in heat generation from the switch assembly. This heat generated may lead to failure of the pass switch or the switch assembly as a whole and thus, reduces the life efficiency of the pass-light switch along with the dimmer switch, and in turn that of the switch assembly. Additionally, the sliding mechanism configuration of the pass switch assembly includes a wide area, where foreign particles including, but not limited to, dirt, dust, water, and the like, may get clogged, during operation. The clogging of these foreign particles increases the current leakages, and hence, durability of the pass switch may inadvertently drop.

In light of the foregoing discussion, there is a need to develop a pass-light switch contact mechanism for a switch assembly which overcomes the limitations stated above.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

One or more shortcoming of the prior arts and conventional switch assemblies are overcome by providing a switch assembly for toggling intensity of light source of an automobile.

In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a switch assembly includes a housing member, wherein the housing member is provisioned with a first compartment and a second compartment. Further, an electrical unit is disposable in the first compartment of the housing member. The electrical unit includes a plurality of contact plates and at least one transverse contact plate, which are disposed in the electrical unit. In addition, the at least one transverse contact plate engages with the plurality of contact plates in a butt contact configuration. The switch assembly further includes a switch member, which is pivotably disposed in the second compartment. The switch member is configured to toggle between a first position and a second position to slidably engage at least one of the plurality of contact plates. The switch member at the first position illuminates a first light intensity, and at the second position illuminates a second light intensity. Furthermore, the switch member, on actuation from the second position to a third position, engages the at least one transverse contact plate with at least one of the plurality of contact plates, to toggle intensity of the light source from the second light intensity to the first light intensity.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switch member is provisioned with two or more contact elements to slidably engage the plurality of contact plates, adopted for actuating the light source in at least one of the first light intensity at the first position and the second light intensity at the second position.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switch member is provisioned with at least one contact abut to engage the at least one transverse contact plate to the plurality of sliding contact, for toggling the intensity of the light source from the second light intensity to the first light intensity.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two or more contact elements are provisioned with one or more contact pins, to ensure sliding contact with the plurality of contact plates.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the two or more contact elements are secured on at least one second resilient member, to ensure sliding contact between the one or more contact pins and the plurality of contact plates.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one transverse contact plate is projected from the electrical unit such that, on actuation of the switch member to the third position, the at least one contact abut is displaced to engage the at least one transverse contact plate, to engage in the butt contact configuration.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switch member is provisioned with at least one first resilient member, to recoil the switch member from the third position to the second position.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first resilient member is coupled to a plunger, to restrict engagement of the switch member at the third position.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switch member is secured on a pivotal arm, to pivot within the second compartment of the housing member.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the pivotal arm is provisioned with torsional spring, to assist pivotal movement of the switch member.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended disclosure. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of switch assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 illustrates an exploded view of switch assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a housing member, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 4 illustrates a perspective view of a switch member, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 illustrates a perspective of an electrical unit, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6a illustrates a cut section view of the switch assembly at first position according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 6b illustrates a front view of a housing member configured with the first movable contact and the second movable contact at the first position according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 6c illustrates a top view of the first movable contact and the second movable contact in electrical contact with the plurality of contact plates according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 7a illustrates a sectional view of the switch assembly at second position according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7b illustrates a front view of a housing member configured with the first movable contact and the second movable contact at the second position according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 7c illustrates a top view of the first movable contact and the second movable contact in electrical contact with the plurality of contact plates according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 8a illustrates sectional view of the switch assembly at a third position according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 8b illustrates a front view of the housing member configured with the first movable contact and the second movable contact at the third position according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 8c illustrates a top view of the first movable contact and the second movable contact in electrical contact with the plurality of contact plates according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 9 illustrates a bottom perspective view of the switch member t according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the mechanism and assembly illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, assembly, mechanism, system, method that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or mechanism.

Figure 1 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, which illustrates a switch assembly (100). The switch assembly (100) includes a housing member (1), a switch member (4) and at least one bracket member (13). The housing member (1) secures one or more electric circuits (not shown in figures) for operating the switch assembly (100) between an ON condition and an OFF condition. In an embodiment, the switch assembly (100) enables toggling of electrical signals to vary intensity of light projected from a light source of an automobile [not shown in figures].

Turning now to Figure 2, which illustrates an exploded view of the switch assembly (100). The housing member (1) is provisioned with a first compartment (A) and a second compartment (B), [as best seen in Figure 3]. The first compartment (A) accommodates an electrical unit (25) while, the second compartment (B) is adapted to accommodate the switch member (4). It may be noted that, the first compartment (A) and the second compartment (B) are not limitations in number of compartments that may be provided to the housing member (1), and more number of compartments may be adequately provided, per requirement in the switch assembly (100). The electrical unit (25) and the switch member (4) may be removably fixed for accommodation in the housing member (1), by means including but not limited to, fastening, adhesive joining, snap-fitting, and the like.

Additionally, the switch member (4) is pivotally coupled to a pivot arm (11) of the electric unit (25). The pivot arm (11) secures and provides pivotal support to the switch member (4) in order to toggle between various conditions, at various positions, to change the intensity of light therethrough. Further, the switch member (4) is provisioned with at least one second resilient member (10), coupled to two or more contact elements (7), for operating between various switch member (4) positions. Also, the switch member (4) is provided with a plunger (6), where the plunger (6) secures at least one first resilient member (5) such that, the switch member (4) may toggle between the various positions to operate the light source in operable conditions.

Referring now to Figure 4 which illustrates the switch member (4), where the switch member (4) includes the two or more contact elements (7) and the at least one second resilient member (10) [as shown in Figure 2]. The two or more contact elements (7) are connected to the switch member (4) in such a way that the two or more contact elements (7) are configured to be pivotally displaced along the switch member (4). Further, the at least one second resilient member (10) may be pre-stressed and confined by the two or more contact elements (7) such that, the at least one second resilient member (10) selectively displaces the two or more contact elements (7). This selective displacement of the two or more contact elements (7) assists in engaging and bridging a sliding contact configuration, to produce the toggling action of the switch assembly (100). Furthermore, the two or more contact elements (7) are provisioned with one or more contact pins (9), where the one or more contact pins (9) are disposed at predetermined locations. The one or more contact pins (9) enables the switch member (4) to selectively operate and actuate at a preferred electrical circuit of the switch assembly (100). This varies the intensity of the light projected from the light source of the automobile. In an embodiment, the one or more contact pins (9) are sequentially arranged on the two or more contact elements (7). It may be noted that the configuration and positioning of the one or more contact pins (9) on the two or more contact elements (7) should not be considered as a limitation. Furthermore, a person skilled in the art would integrate the two or more contact elements (7) to form a single contact plate with one or more contact pins (9) to arrive at a similar working principle, and hence, this should not be considered as a limitation.

In an embodiment, the plunger (6) of the switch member (4), secures the at least one first resilient member (5). The plunger (6) assists to restrict compression and/or stress of the at least one first resilient member (5) thereby, restricting movement of the switch member (4). Additionally, the switch member (4) is provisioned with at least one contact abut (8) [as seen in Figure 9], for engaging and bridging a butt contact configuration.

Figure 5 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates a perspective view of the electrical unit (25) of the switch assembly (100). The electrical unit (25) is provisioned with a plurality of contact plates (2) and at least one transverse plate (3), which bridges the electrical circuits within the switch assembly (100). The plurality of contact plates (2) and the at least one transverse plate (3), like the one or more contact pins (9) and the at least one contact abut (8), assists the switch member (4) to toggle from one electrical circuit to another. This enables the switch member (4) to operate at various switch member (4) positions. In an embodiment, the plurality of contact plates (2) and the at least one transverse contact plate (3) are connected such that, on electrical engagement of at least one, or in combination of the plurality of contact plates (2) and the at least one transverse contact plate (3) with either of the one or more contact pins (9) results in activation of a first light intensity or a second light intensity. Additionally, the plurality of contact plates (2) are arranged such that, the sliding contact configuration is achieved between the contact surfaces adapted to switch from one circuit to another. However, the at least one transverse plate (3) is arranged such that, butt contact configuration is achieved on electrical engagement.

In an embodiment, the plurality of contact plates (2) are planar in configuration and are radially disposed in the electrical unit (25). Further, the at least one transverse contact plate (3) projects from the planar surface of the plurality of contact plates (2) and may be positioned perpendicular to the plurality of contact plates (2) such that, the at least one transverse contact plate (3) enables annular contact for forming the butt contact configuration. In addition, the at least one transverse contact plate (3) may be designed with a predefined profile, where the profile of the at least one transverse contact plate (3) ensures abutment for an efficient electrical contact. Also, the plurality of contact plates (2) and the at least one transverse contact plate (3) may be not interconnected thereby, allowing selective engagement of preferred electrical circuit for operating the switch assembly (100) in various conditions.

Further referring to Figure 5, the electronic unit (25) having the pivotal arm (11) assists in accommodating and securing the switch member (4) within the housing (1). In an embodiment, the pivot arm (11) is provided with a protrusion (C), where the protrusion (C) secures a torsional spring (12). Further, the torsional spring (12) assists the switch member (4) during recoiling from one operating condition to another, to vary the intensity of projected light.

Referring to Figure 6a, 6b and 6c, where the switch member (4) is operated to a first position (FP). The one or more contact pins (9) of the two or more contact elements (7) is radially traversed in order to slidably engage with the plurality of contact plates (2), to form a sliding contact configuration, for completing the electrical circuit. This ensures that the first light intensity is actuated. At the first position (FP) of the switch member (4), the at least one first resilient member (5), the plunger (6) and the torsional spring (12) are not actuated thereby, limiting the position of the switch member (4) to the first position (FP). Therefore, the intensity of the light source is configured to project only the first intensity of light, unless the switch member (4) is further operated.

Referring to Figure 7a, 7b and 7c, the switch member (4) is operated to a second position (SP). At this position, the switch member (4) is radially traversed to ensure that the one or more contact pins (9) of the two or more contact elements (7) is radially traversed in order to slidably engage with the plurality of contact plates (2), to form a sliding contact configuration, for completing the electrical circuit. Hence, at the second position (SP) the electrical circuit within the electrical unit (25) is toggled in order to switch the intensity of light being projected from the first intensity of light to a second intensity of light. Here, at the second position (SP) of the switch member (4), the at least one first resilient member (5), the plunger (6) and the torsional spring (12) are not actuated thereby, averting recoil of the switch member (4), unless the switch member (4) is further operated.

Referring to Figure 8a, 8b and 8c, the switch member (4) is operated to a third position (TP), by applying a predetermined quantity of pressure on the switch member (4) to traverse from the second position (SP). At this position of the switch member (4), two or more contact elements (7) is radially traversed in order to slidably engage with the plurality of contact plates (2), to form a sliding contact configuration, for completing the electrical circuit. Additionally, the contact abut (8) of the switch member (4) is traversed to engage the at least one transverse plate (3) of the electrical unit (25). This enables the electrical circuit of the switch assembly (100) to toggle back from the second light intensity to the first light intensity. At the third position (TP) of the switch member (4), the at least one first resilient member (5), the plunger (6) and the torsional spring (12) are actuated momentarily. It may be noted that, on releasing the predetermined quantity of pressure applied on the switch member (4), the switch member (4) recoils to the second position (SP), which is the prior condition of the switch member (4). Therefore, the light source of the automobile is momentarily toggled from the second light intensity to the first light intensity.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, on operating the switch member (4) to the first position (FP), the first light intensity projected by the light source may be comparable to a high-beam of light projected from the light source.
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, on operating the switch member (4) to the second position (SP), the second light intensity projected by the light source may be comparable to a low-beam of light projected from the light source. In an embodiment, the second light intensity projected by the light source may draw less electrical wattage, in comparison with that for the first light intensity projection.

Figure 9 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates a bottom perspective view of the switch member (4) in third position (TP). On application of the predetermined quantity of pressure on the switch member (4) in order to traverse to the third position (TP), the predetermined quantity of pressure is transferred to the at least one first resilient member (5), the plunger (6) and the torsional spring (12). Due to application of the predetermined quantity of pressure, the at least one first resilient member (5) and the torsional spring (12) gets compressed. This compression of the at least one first resilient member (5) and the torsional spring (12) allows the switch member (4) to radially depress towards a lower portion of the housing member (1). The movement of the switch member (4) allows the at least one contact abut (8) of the switch member (4) to engage the at least one transverse contact plate (3) of the electrical unit (25) [as illustrated in the magnified portion], to bridge the butt contact configuration. Additionally, the one or more contact pins (9) of the two or more contact elements (7) engages the plurality of contact plates (2) to bridge the sliding contact configuration. Therefore, the electrical circuit with the butt contact configuration and the sliding contact configuration, at momentary operation of the switch member (4) to the third position (TP) toggles the light source from the second light intensity to the first light intensity. This toggling the switch member (4) aids in flashing pattern of the light source in the automobile, which may be used to alert on-coming fellow commuters or during overtaking manoeuvres. However, the flashing of the light is stopped, as soon as the predetermined quantity of pressure applied on the switch member (4) is released.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing member (1), the switch member (4) and the bracket element (13) may be manufactured by materials including, but not limited to, polymer, wood, ceramic, and by any other metallic materials and their combinations thereof.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the bracket member (13) may assist in fixing of the switch assembly (100) in the automobile. The bracket member (13) may be fixed by means including, but not limited to, fastening, adhesive bonding, snap fitting, welding, and the like.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switch member (4) is configured in a predefined shape, wherein the predefined shape of the switch member (4) enables identification of the operational position of the switch member (4), and in turn vary the intensity of light projected from the light source of the automobile.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the predefined shape of the switch member (4) is at least one of a diaphragm plate, see-saw plate, resilient plate, stepped platform, push-button, toggle switch, and any other switch configuration that serves the purpose.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of contact plates (2) and the one or more contact pins (9) may be modified to a different configuration to achieve the same result. In an embodiment, the plurality of contact plates (2) may be modified to be positioned vertically within the electrical unit (25). At the same time, the one or more contact pins (9) provided in the two or more contact elements (7) may be configured to abut the plurality of contact points (2). This would allow to have an efficient electrical contact between the plurality of contact plates (2) and the at least one contact pins (9) to switch between the circuits of the light source of the automobile.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of contact plates (2), the at least one transverse contact plate (3) and the one or more contact pins (9) are metallic plates which conduct electricity upon contact. In an embodiment, the metallic plates are at least one of copper contact plates, gold contact plates and any other electrically conductive contact plates which serve the purpose.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the predetermined quantity of pressure required to be applied on the switch member (4) for operating to the third position (TP), may be dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, material of manufacture of the switch member (4), a spring constant of the at least one first resilient member (5), material of manufacture of the at least one first resilient member (5), length of traverse for actuation to the third position (TP), and the like.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the switch assembly (100) may be positioned at locations including, but not limited to, a handlebar, a console panel, a dashboard, and the like, of the automobile [not shown in the figures].

EQUIVALENTS

With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

In addition, where features or aspects of the disclosure are described in terms of Markush groups, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure is also thereby described in terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markush group.

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

REFERAL NUMERICALS

PARTICULARS REFERRAL NUMERAL
Housing member 1
Plurality of contact plates 2
Transverse contact plate 3
Switch member 4
First resilient member 5
Plunger 6
Contact elements 7
Contact abut 8
Contact pins 9
Second resilient member 10
Pivot arm 11
Torsional spring 12
Bracket member 13
First compartment A
Second compartment B
First position FP
Second position SP
Third position TP
Protrusion C
Electrical unit 25
Switch assembly 100

We Claim:
1. A switch assembly (100) for toggling intensity of light source of an automobile comprising:
a housing member (1), wherein the housing member (1) is provisioned with a first compartment (A) and a second compartment (B);
an electrical unit (25) disposable in the first compartment (A) of the housing member (1), wherein the electrical unit (25) comprising:
a plurality of contact plates (2) and at least one transverse contact plate (3) disposed in the electrical unit (25), wherein, the at least one transverse contact plate (3) engages with the plurality of contact plates (2) in a butt contact configuration; and
a switch member (4) pivotably disposed in the second compartment (B), wherein,
the switch member (4) is configured to toggle between a first position (FP) and a second position (SP) to slidably engage at least one of the plurality of contact plates (2), wherein the switch member (4) at the first position (FP) illuminates a first light intensity and at the second position (SP) illuminates a second light intensity; and
the switch member (4), on actuation from the second position (SP) to a third position (TP) engages the at least one transverse contact plate (3) with at least one of the plurality of contact plates (2), to toggle intensity of the light source from the second light intensity to the first light intensity.

2. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the switch member (4) is provisioned with two or more contact elements (7) to slidably engage the plurality of contact plates (2), adopted for actuating the light source in at least one of the first light intensity at the first position (FP) and the second light intensity at the second position (SP).

3. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the switch member (4) is provisioned with at least one contact abut (8) to engage the at least one transverse contact plate (3) to the plurality of sliding contact (2), for toggling the intensity of the light source from the second light intensity to the first light intensity.

4. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the two or more contact elements (7) are provisioned with one or more contact pins (9), to ensure sliding contact with the plurality of contact plates (2).
5. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the two or more contact elements (7) are secured on at least one second resilient member (10), to ensure sliding contact between the one or more contact pins (9) and the plurality of contact plates (2).

6. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one transverse contact plate (3) is projected from the electrical unit (25) such that, on actuation of the switch member (4) to the third position (TP), the at least one contact abut (8) is displaced to engage the at least one transverse contact plate (3), to engage in the butt contact configuration.

7. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the switch member (4) is provisioned with at least one first resilient member (5), to recoil the switch member (4) from the third position (P) to the second position (Y).

8. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the at least one first resilient member (5) is coupled to a plunger (6), to restrict engagement of the switch member (4) at the third position (P).

9. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the switch member (4) is secured on a pivotal arm (11), to pivot within the second compartment (B) of the housing member (1).

10. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the pivotal arm (11) is provisioned with torsional spring (12), to assist pivotal movement of the switch member (4).

11. A switch assembly (100) as disclosed in the aforementioned specification and accompanying drawings.