Flat force blow-on switch

A system comprising:

• a plurality of generators structured to transmit electric power to a load;
• a first connection bus structured to connect to one of the plurality of generators or the load;
• a second connection bus structured to connect to another of the plurality of generators in a state where the first connection bus is connected to the load or the load in a state where the first connection bus is connected to the one of the plurality of generators;
• a shaft;
• a driving mechanism configured to engage the shaft;
• a toggle arm electrically connected to the first connection bus, the toggle arm having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the toggle arm is secured to the driving mechanism proximate to the first end and wherein the toggle arm comprises a contact pad proximate to the second end;
• and
• a pivot arm electrically connected to the second connection bus, wherein the pivot arm comprises a contact pad proximate to a first end of the pivot arm;
• wherein the shaft is structured to rotate the toggle arm from a closed position to an open position by rotating the driving mechanism, wherein in the closed position the contact pad of the toggle arm contacts the contact pad of the pivot arm;
• and
• wherein the pivot arm is maintained substantially parallel to the second connection bus.

A method of making an automatic transfer switch, comprising:

• providing, on a cassette, a first connection bus, the first connection bus structured to connect to one of a first power source or a load;
• providing, on the cassette, a second connection bus, the second connection bus structured to connect to a second power source in a state where the first connection bus is connected to the load, or the load in a state where the first connection bus is connected to the first power source;
• providing, on the cassette, a shaft;
• providing, on the cassette, a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism rotatably connected to the shaft;
• connecting a toggle arm to the driving mechanism, the toggle arm having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the first end is secured to the driving mechanism;
• electrically connecting the toggle arm to the first connection bus;
• providing, on the second end of the toggle arm, a contact pad;
• providing, on the cassette, a pivot arm maintained substantially parallel to the second connection bus;
• electrically connecting the pivot arm to the second connection bus;
• and
• providing, on the pivot arm, a contact pad proximate to a first end of the pivot arm,
• wherein the shaft is structured to rotate the toggle arm from a closed position to an open position by rotating the driving mechanism, wherein in the closed position the contact pad of the toggle arm contacts the contact pad of the pivot arm.