Hubbell Toggle Switch, 1917-1920
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Switches open or close an electrical circuit to turn things off or on. A toggle switch uses an external lever or handle to trigger a spring-activated mechanism. The toggle's action--accompanied by an audible click--rapidly and forcibly opens or closes the circuit. This quick make-and-break action prevents pitting and buildup from electrical arcing and prolongs the switch's working life.
Switches open or close an electrical circuit to turn things off or on. A toggle switch uses an external lever or handle to trigger a spring-activated mechanism. The toggle's action--accompanied by an audible click--rapidly and forcibly opens or closes the circuit. This quick make-and-break action prevents pitting and buildup from electrical arcing and prolongs the switch's working life.
Artifact
Switch
Date Made
1917-1920
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
37.116.141
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Composition (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 1.875 in
Width: .75 in
Length: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
Hubbell Pat. Appl'd for
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