DESC:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to electrical switches and more particularly, relates to a switch assembly having a pivoting contact element with an improved structure.

BACKGROUND

Commonly, electrical switches are employed for operating a wide range of appliances by controlling a flow of current to such appliances. In particular, the electrical switches are employed in electrical circuits to divert or interrupt the flow of current toward the appliances, thereby switching-ON or switching-OFF such appliances.

Currently, an existing switch assembly includes an operating panel and a housing member. The operating panel is adapted to be pivotally moved relative to the housing member, upon applying a pushing force on the operating panel. The operating panel is adapted to be pressed/pushed to move a rocker of the switch assembly. The rocker includes a cavity adapted to accommodate a plunger. The plunger with a spring is disposed in the cavity. The plunger is adapted to be in contact with an electrical contact assembly of the switch assembly. The rocker is adapted to be pivotally moved, such that the plunger along with the spring pushes the electrical contact assembly to operate the switch assembly in an ON-state and an OFF-state.

However, the existing configuration of the switch assembly has limitations, that, while operating the switch assembly from the ON state to the OFF state (contact making condition) and vice versa (contact breaking condition), upon movement of the rocker, the spring attached to the plunger operates, slowly. This configuration slows down the operation of the plunger. Thus, the force applied by the plunger for breaking the contact or making the contact to operate the switch assembly in the ON state to the OFF state and vice-versa also decreases. Such existing configuration results in a delay of time during the contact making condition and the contact breaking condition inside the switch assembly. Further, the decreased force applied by the plunger results in insufficient contact between a fixed contact member and a moving contact member of the electrical contact assembly, during the contact making condition. Similarly, the decreased force applied by the plunger results in partial contact between the fixed contact member and the moving contact member of the electrical contact assembly, during the contact breaking condition.

The insufficient contact during the contact making condition and the partial contact during the contact breaking condition form a small gap between the fixed contact member and the moving contact member of the electrical contact assembly. Thus, upon movement of the rocker, the spark is generated in the small gap as formed in the switch assembly. The spark generated inside the switch assembly, over a period of time, may lead to fire hazards. This raises safety concerns for users. Further, the generation of the spark inside the switch assembly may also gradually decrease the service life of the switch assembly. Thus, a user needs to replace the switch assembly at regular intervals which increases the overall expenditure of the user. Hence, there is a need to provide a switch assembly that overcomes the above-mentioned problems.

Hence, in view of the above, there is an immense need for a cost-effective configuration of the switch assembly which eliminates the generation of the spark inside the switch assembly and ensures the safety of the user.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts, in a simplified format, that are further described in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is neither intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the invention and nor is it intended for determining the scope of the invention.

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a switch assembly, that has a housing member, at least one rocker, a plunger, and an electrical contact assembly, is disclosed. The at least one rocker is disposed in the housing member. The at least one rocker is adapted to pivotally move with respect to the housing member to operate the switch assembly between ON state and OFF state. The plunger is coupled with the at least one rocker. The plunger is adapted to slide upon the movement of the at least one rocker to operate the switch assembly. The electrical contact assembly is adapted to be in contact with the plunger. The electrical contact assembly includes a pivoting contact element. The pivoting contact element includes an extended arm. The extended arm disposed inclinedly with respect to the plunger. The pivoting contact element facilitates sliding of the plunger such that the extended arm is adapted to apply/exert force on the plunger when the plunger abuts the extended arm.

To further clarify the advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood when the following detailed description is read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like characters represent like parts throughout the drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a switch assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2A illustrates a partially exploded view of the switch assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 2B illustrates an exploded view of the switch assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a pivoting contact element of the switch assembly, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

Figure 4A illustrates a sectional view of the switch assembly in an ON state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

Figure 4B illustrates a sectional view of the switch assembly in an OFF state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Further, skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the drawings are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, a plurality of components of the device may have been represented in the drawings by conventional symbols, and the drawings may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the drawings with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skilled in the art to which invention belongs. The system and examples provided herein are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

For example, the term “some” as used herein may be understood as “none” or “one” or “more than one” or “all.” Therefore, the terms “none,” “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would fall under the definition of “some.” It should be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that the terminology and structure employed herein is for describing, teaching, and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and therefore, should not be construed to limit, restrict or reduce the spirit and scope of the present disclosure in any way.

For example, any terms used herein such as, “includes,” “comprises,” “has,” “consists,” and similar grammatical variants do not specify an exact limitation or restriction, and certainly do not exclude the possible addition of a plurality of features or elements, unless otherwise stated. Further, such terms must not be taken to exclude the possible removal of the plurality of the listed features and elements, unless otherwise stated, for example, by using the limiting language including, but not limited to, “must comprise” or “needs to include.”

Whether or not a certain feature or element was limited to being used only once, it may still be referred to as “plurality of features” or “plurality of elements” or “at least one feature” or “at least one element.” Furthermore, the use of the terms “plurality of” or “at least one” feature or element do not preclude there being none of that feature or element, unless otherwise specified by limiting language including, but not limited to, “there needs to be plurality of...” or “plurality of elements is required.”

Unless otherwise defined, all terms and especially any technical and/or scientific terms, used herein may be taken to have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person ordinarily skilled in the art.

Reference is made herein to some “embodiments.” It should be understood that an embodiment is an example of a possible implementation of any features and/or elements of the present disclosure. Some embodiments have been described for the purpose of explaining plurality of the potential ways in which the specific features and/or elements of the proposed disclosure fulfil the requirements of uniqueness, utility, and non-obviousness.

Use of the phrases and/or terms including, but not limited to, “a first embodiment,” “a further embodiment,” “an alternate embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “multiple embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “other embodiments,” “further embodiment”, “furthermore embodiment”, “additional embodiment” or other variants thereof do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, plurality of particular features and/or elements described in connection with plurality of embodiments may be found in one embodiment, or may be found in more than one embodiment, or may be found in all embodiments, or may be found in no embodiments. Although plurality of features and/or elements may be described herein in the context of only a single embodiment, or in the context of more than one embodiment, or in the context of all embodiments, the features and/or elements may instead be provided separately or in any appropriate combination or not at all. Conversely, any features and/or elements described in the context of separate embodiments may alternatively be realized as existing together in the context of a single embodiment.

Any particular and all details set forth herein are used in the context of some embodiments and therefore should not necessarily be taken as limiting factors to the proposed disclosure.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

For the sake of clarity, the first digit of a reference numeral of each component of the present disclosure is indicative of the Figure number, in which the corresponding component is shown. For example, reference numerals starting with digit “1” are shown at least in Figure 1. Similarly, reference numerals starting with digit “2” are shown at least in Figure 2.

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a switch assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2A illustrates a partially exploded view of the switch assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2B illustrates an exploded view of the switch assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a pivoting contact element 204 of the switch assembly 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4A illustrates a sectional view of the switch assembly 100 in an ON state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4B illustrates a sectional view of the switch assembly 100 in an OFF state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure discloses the switch assembly 100 which may be employed in houses, corporate buildings and similar premises for operating various electronic devices and electrical appliances, such as household appliances, laptops, computers etc. Further, the switch assembly 100 may be employed to switch-ON and/or switch-OFF an operation of the electrical appliances or the electronic devices. The switch assembly 100 may be adapted to be mounted on an installation surface, for example, a wall, and an extension cord, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Referring to Figures 1 to 4B, the switch assembly 100 may include, but is not limited to, a housing member 102, at least one rocker 207, a plunger 202, and an electrical contact assembly 210. The housing member 102 may be adapted to accommodate various components, such as the at least one rocker 207, the plunger 202, a sparkle member 203, and the electrical contact assembly 210 of the switch assembly 100. Further, in an embodiment, at least one operating panel 101 may be engaged with the housing member 102, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

The at least one operating panel 101 may be adapted to be pushed/pressed to move in a downward direction with respect to the installation surface. Further, the at least one operating panel 101 may be adapted to pivotally move with respect to the housing member 102. In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one operating panel 101 may include a plurality of protruding members 304. The plurality of protruding members 304 may be adapted to engage with a plurality of openings 212 of the housing member 102. Further, the engagement of the plurality of protruding members 304 with the plurality of openings 212 facilitates the pivotal movement of the at least one operating panel 101 upon applying a pushing force on the at least one operating panel 101.

In an embodiment, the at least one operating panel 101 may be supported on the at least one rocker 207 and is adapted to actuate the at least one rocker 207 of the switch assembly 100. In an implementation, the at least one operating panel 101 may be a rocker type panel, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In another implementation, the at least one operating panel 101 may be a flat type operating panel or any other type of operating panel known in the art, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, at least one end of the at least one operating panel 101 may always remain in a parallel direction with respect to the installation surface, such as the wall, and the extension cord, irrespective of the movement of such operating panel 101 to actuate the at least one rocker 207. The movement of the at least one operating panel 101 may actuate the at least one rocker 207 to operate the switch assembly 100 in one of the ON state and the OFF state.

In an embodiment, the at least one rocker 207 may be referred to as the rocker 207, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The rocker 207 may be made of a predetermined thickness. The rocker 207 may have a rough surface/texture on an upper side of the rocker 207.

In an embodiment, the rocker 207 may be disposed in the housing member 102. The rocker 207 may be adapted to be pivotally moved with respect to the housing member 102 to operate the switch assembly 100 between the ON state and the OFF state. In such an embodiment, the rocker 207 may be adapted to be pivotally moved between a plurality of positions upon the movement of the at least one operating panel 101. The rocker 207 may be moved to a first position from the plurality of positions to operate the switch assembly 100 in the ON state. The rocker 207 may be moved to a second position from the plurality of positions to operate the switch assembly 100 in the OFF state.

In an embodiment, the rocker 207 may include, but is not limited to, a cavity 402 formed in a lower portion of the rocker 207. The cavity 402 may be adapted to accommodate/receive the plunger 202. The plunger 202 along with a spring 201 may be disposed in the cavity 402, ensuring the flexible movement of the plunger 202 upon movement of the rocker 207 between the plurality of positions. In such an embodiment, the plunger 202 may be adapted to be in contact with the electrical contact assembly 210 of the switch assembly 100. Further, in an embodiment, the sparkle member 203 may be disposed between the plunger 202 and the electrical contact assembly 210. In an implementation, the sparkle member 203 may be coated with a black color, to minimize the spark generated inside the switch assembly 100.

Referring to Figures 2A-4B, the electrical contact assembly 210 may include, but is not limited to, the pivoting contact element 204, a first electrical contact 205, and a second electrical contact 206. The first electrical contact 205 and the second electrical contact 206 may be adapted to form an electrical connection with the pivoting contact element 204, upon movement of the rocker 207.

The constructional and operational aspects of the pivoting contact element 204 are explained in subsequent paragraphs.

In an embodiment, referring to Figure 3 the pivoting contact element 204 may include, but is not limited to, a base 304, an extended arm 302, and a reinforcing member 306.

The base 304 may be adapted to form an electrical contact with the first electrical contact 205, upon movement of the rocker 207. The base 304 may have an inverted V shape profile, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure306. In an embodiment, the base 304 may include a first portion 304a and a second portion 304b. The first portion 304a may be inclinedly formed with respect to the reinforcing member 306. Further, the second portion 304b may be formed adjacent to the first portion 304a and inclinedly formed with respect to the first portion 304a. The second portion 304b may be inclined in a downward direction with respect to the first portion 304a. The second portion 304b may include a cavity to receive a rivet member of the first electrical contact 205.

The reinforcing member 306 may be formed between the base 304 and the extended arm 302. The reinforcing member 306 may establish contact with the second electrical contact 206. The reinforcing member 306 may include a first end and a second end distance apart from each other. Further, the reinforcing member 306 may include a surface defined between the first end and the second end. Further, the first end may be coupled with the extended arm 302 and the second end may be coupled with the base 304.

The extended arm 302 may be formed adjacent to the reinforcing member 306. The extended arm 302 may be inclinedly formed in an upward direction with respect to the base 304. The extended arm 302 may be disposed inclinedly with respect to the plunger 202 and a lower portion of the rocker 207. In an embodiment, the extended arm 302 may include a first segment 302a and a second segment 302b. The first segment 302a may be inclinedly formed with respect to the reinforcing member 306 and disposed opposite to the first portion 304a of the base 304. The second segment 302b may be formed substantially outwardly with respect to the first segment 302a, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Further, the second segment 302b may be disposed inclinedly with respect to the plunger 202 and the lower portion of the rocker 207.

In an embodiment, upon movement of the rocker 207, the pivoting contact element 204 may facilitate the sliding of the plunger 202. The extended arm 302 may be adapted to apply/exert force on the plunger 202 when the plunger abuts the extended arm 302. The force may be an assisting force as exerted by the extended arm 302. In such an embodiment, the extended arm 302 may be adapted to exert the force on the plunger 202 and the rocker 207, when the plunger 202 slides on the pivoting contact element 204 and abuts the extended arm 302. Simultaneously, the pivoting contact element 204 may be adapted to be pushed by the plunger 202 in a downward direction. The pivoting contact element 204 may be pushed by the plunger 202, when the plunger 202 slides upon movement of the rocker 207 in the plurality of positions, to operate the switch assembly 100.

In an embodiment, when the rocker 207 may be in the first position, the plunger 202 may be supported on at least one of the first portion 304a of the base 304 and the reinforcing member 306. Further, the plunger 202 and the rocker 207 may abut the second segment 302b of the extended arm 302.

In an embodiment, when the rocker 207 may be in the second position, the plunger 202 may be supported on at least one of the first segment 302a of the extended member 302 and the reinforcing member 306. Further, the plunger 202 and the rocker 207 may abut the second segment 302b of the extended arm 302.

Further, in an embodiment, when the rocker 207 may be moved from the second position to the first position, the plunger 202 slides on the pivoting contact element 204 to form the contact between the first electrical contact 205 and the pivoting contact element 204. In such an embodiment, the plunger 202 may slide on the reinforcing member 306 towards the base 304 from at least one of the first segment 302a of the extended member 302 and the reinforcing member 306. In an embodiment, the surface of the reinforcing member 306 facilitates the sliding of the plunger 202. Further, in such an embodiment, the plunger 202 also tends to slide on the extended arm 302 and come in contact with the extended arm 302. Thus, the second segment 302b may abut the plunger 202 and the rocker 207 to push the reinforcing member 306 and the base 304 for forming the contact with the first electrical contact 205.

Particularly, the second segment 302b, exerts the force, due to the inclined shape, on the plunger 202 and the lower portion of the rocker 207. The plunger 202, with the assistance of the force, pushes the reinforcing member 306 and the base 304 in the downward direction to form the contact with the first electrical contact 205. In an embodiment, the second portion 304b of the base 304 may be adapted to form contact with the first electrical contact 205. In such an embodiment, the cavity of the second portion 304b may form the contact with the rivet member provided on the first electrical contact 205.

This configuration ensures the contact making condition inside the switch assembly 100 immediately, due to the assisting force exerted by the extended arm 208 on the plunger 202 to push the reinforcing member 306 and the base 304. The contact making condition occurs when the switch assembly 100 is operated from the OFF state to the ON state within a less stipulated time. Further, this configuration establishes sufficient contact between the pivoting contact element 204, especially the base 304, and the first electrical contact 205 immediately, thus, eliminating the possibility of the formation of a small gap between the base 304 and the first electrical contact 205. This configuration improves the efficiency of the plunger 202 results in eliminating the delay of time while changing the switch assembly 100 from the OFF state to the ON state. Therefore, the present configuration as disclosed eliminates the possibility of the generation of the spark inside the switch assembly 100.

Similarly, in an embodiment, when the rocker 207 may be moved from the first position to the second position, the plunger 202 slides on the pivoting contact element 204 to form a contact between the second electrical contact 206 and the pivoting contact element 402. In such an embodiment, the plunger 202 may slide on the reinforcing member 306 towards the first segment 302a of the extended member 302. Further, the plunger 202tends to slide on the extended arm 302 and come in contact with the extended arm 302. Thus, the second segment 302b may abut the plunger 202 and the rocker 207 to push the reinforcing member 306 to break the contact with the first electrical contact 205.

Particularly, the second segment 302b, may exert the force on the plunger 202 and the lower portion of the rocker 207. The extended arm 302 may exert the force due to the inclined shape of the extended arm 302. The assisting force assists the plunger 202 in performing the contact breaking condition with the first electrical contact 205 immediately inside the switch assembly 100, that is, changing the switch assembly 100 from the ON state to the OFF state within the less stipulated time. This configuration breaks the contact between the pivoting contact element 204, especially the second portion 304b of the base 304, and the first electrical contact 205, immediately. Simultaneously, the pivoting contact element 204 forms the contact with the second electrical contact 206. Therefore, this configuration eliminates the formation of the small gap due to a partial contact between the base 304, and the first electrical contact 205 at the time of the contact breaking condition. This configuration improves the efficiency of the plunger 202 resulting in eliminating the delay of time while switching from the ON state to the OFF state Therefore, the present configuration as disclosed eliminates the possibility of generation of the spark inside the switch assembly 100.

As would be gathered, the present disclosure ensures a simple configuration of the switch assembly 100 where the extended arm 302 of the pivoting contact element 204 applies the force on the plunger 202 and the lower portion of the rocker 207, upon movement of the rocker 207, to operate the switch assembly between the ON state and the OFF state. The plunger 202 tends to slide over the extended arm 302, upon movement of the rocker 207. The extended arm 302, due to the inclined shape, exerts the force on the plunger 202 and the lower portion of the rocker 207. The force assists the plunger 202 in sliding on the pivoting contact element 204 in the contact making condition and the contact breaking condition.

The force also assists the plunger 202 to push the reinforcing member 306 and the base 304 to form the contact with the first electrical contact 205 ensuring the contact making condition. This force ensures that the contact making condition inside the switch assembly 100 occurs immediately unlike the existing configuration of the switch assembly.

Further, the force also assists the plunger 202 to push the reinforcing member 306 to break the contact with the first electrical contact 205 ensuring the contact braking condition. This force ensures that the contact braking condition occurs inside the switch assembly 100 immediately unlike the existing configuration of the switch assembly.

Thus, the configuration as disclosed eliminates the delay of time during the contact making condition and the contact breaking condition inside the switch assembly 100 during operation of the switch assembly 100 between the OFF state to the ON state and vice versa. This configuration eliminates the generation of the spark inside the switch assembly 100, thus increasing the life expectancy of the switch assembly 100. Therefore, the configuration as disclosed in the present disclosure ensures a safe and secure switch assembly 100 for the user.

While specific language has been used to describe the present subject matter, any limitations arising on account thereto, are not intended. As would be apparent to a person in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein. The drawings and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. ,CLAIMS:1. A switch assembly (100), comprising:
a housing member (102);
at least one rocker (207) disposed in the housing member (102) and adapted to pivotally move with respect to the housing member (102) to operate the switch assembly (100) between ON state and OFF state;
a plunger (202) coupled with the at least one rocker (207) and adapted to slide upon the movement of the at least one rocker (207) to operate the switch assembly (100);
an electrical contact assembly (210) adapted to be in contact with the plunger (202), the electrical contact assembly (210) comprising:
a pivoting contact element (204) having an extended arm (302) disposed inclinedly with respect to the plunger (202),
wherein:
the pivoting contact element (204) facilitates sliding of the plunger (202) such that the extended arm (302) exerts force on the plunger (202) when the plunger (202) abuts the extended arm (302).

2. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the extended arm (302) is adapted to exert force on the plunger (202) and the at least one rocker (207), when the plunger (202) slides on the pivoting contact element (204) and abuts the extended arm (302), upon the movement of the at least rocker (207), to operate the switch assembly (100) between the ON state and the OFF state.

3. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electrical contact assembly (210) comprises:
a first electrical contact (205); and
a second electrical contact (206),
wherein the first electrical contact (205) and the second electrical contact (206) are adapted to form an electrical connection with the pivoting contact element (204), upon movement of the at least one rocker (207).

4. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pivoting contact element (204) comprises:
a base (304) adapted to form an electrical contact with the first electrical contact (205), upon movement of the at least one rocker (207);
a reinforcing member (306) formed between the base (304) and the extended arm (304) and establishes an electrical connection with the second electrical contact (206), wherein the reinforcing member (306) comprises a first end and a second end distance apart from each other and, having a surface defined therebetween to facilitate sliding of the plunger (202); and
the extended arm (302) formed adjacent to the reinforcing member (306) and inclinedly in an upward direction with respect to the reinforcing member (306), wherein the extended arm (306) is adapted to exert the force on the plunger (202) and the at least one rocker (207).

5. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the base (304) comprises:
a first portion (304a) inclinedly formed with respect to the reinforcing member (306); and
a second portion (304b) formed adjacent to the first portion and inclined with respect to the first portion (304a).

6. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the extended arm (302) comprises:
a first segment (302a) inclinedly formed with respect to the reinforcing member (306) and disposed opposite to a first portion (304a) of the base (304); and
a second segment (302b) formed outwardly with respect to the first segment (302a).

7. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the pivoting contact element (204) is pushed by the plunger (202), when the plunger (202) slides upon movement of the at least one rocker (207) in a plurality of positions, to operate the switch assembly (100).

8. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein:
the plunger (202) is supported on at least one of a first portion (304a) of the base (304) and the reinforcing member (306) such that the plunger (202) and the at least one rocker (207) abuts a second segment (302b) of the extended arm (302) when the at least one rocker (207) is in a first position from the plurality of positions.

9. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein:
the plunger (202) is supported on at least one of a first segment (302a) of the extended member (302) and the reinforcing member (306) such that the plunger (202) and the at least one rocker (207) abuts a second segment (302b) of the extended arm (302) when the at least one rocker (207) is in a second position from the plurality of positions.

10. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein when the at least one rocker (207) is moved from the second position to a first position from the plurality of positions,
the plunger (202) slides on the reinforcing member (306) towards the base (304) from at least one of the first segment (302a) and the reinforcing member (306) such that the second segment (302b) abuts the plunger (202) and the at least one rocker (207) to push the reinforcing member (306) and the base (304) for forming the contact with the first electrical contact (205).

11. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein a second portion (304b) of the base (304) is adapted to form a contact with the first electrical contact (205).

12. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein when the at least one rocker (207) is moved from the first position to the second position from the plurality of positions,
the plunger (202) slides on the reinforcing member (306) towards the first segment (302a) such that the second segment (302b) abuts the plunger (202) and the at least one rocker (207) to push the reinforcing member (306) to break the contact with the first electrical contact (205).

13. The switch assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one rocker (207) includes a cavity (402) adapted to receive the plunger (202).