Changeover switch

A changeover switch for medium voltage switchgear, wherein the changeover switch comprises:

• a first terminal body;
• a second terminal body;
• two elongate pole bodies arranged parallel to each other and rotatably arranged with first ends on opposite sides of, and in direct contact with the first terminal body around a rotation axis,
• wherein the two elongate pole bodies are rotatable between an open position and a closed position, wherein second ends of the two elongate pole bodies are positioned in direct contact with opposite sides of the second terminal body;
• and
• one or more springs arranged in a cavity that is formed between the two elongate pole bodies to urge the two elongate pole bodies towards each other, wherein the one or more springs comprise at least a portion that is substantially parallel to the two elongated pole bodies.