Vehicle turn signal switch actuator

A turn signal switch assembly comprising

• a support having a mounting surface,
• a manually operable turn signal lever pivotally mounted on the support for rocking movement between two limits in a path generally parallel to the mounting surface,
• right and left turn signal switches on the mounting surface adjacent the limits of the path of the lever for selective operation by the lever upon rocking movement thereof in either direction, an element of each switch being movable generally perpendicular to the path of the lever for switch actuation, and
• means for translating the lever motion to a switch actuating motion comprising yieldable leaf spring means secured to the mounting surface and lying in part between the lever and each switch, the spring means having for each switch an arcuate cam portion extending generally transverse of the mounting surface into the path of the lever so that movement of the lever against the cam portion causes deflection of the spring means toward the mounting surface against the said element to actuate the switch.

A turn signal switch assembly comprising

• a support comprising a housing and a circuit board having a mounting surface,
• a manually operable turn signal lever pivotally mounted on the support for rocking movement in a path generally parallel to the mounting surface,
• right and left turn signal switches on the circuit board mounting surface connected to conductors on the circuit board and positioned adjacent the limits of the path of the lever for selective operation by the lever upon rocking movement thereof in either direction, an element of each switch being movable generally perpendicular to the path of the lever for switch actuation, and
• means for translating the lever motion to a switch actuating motion comprising for each switch a yieldable spring lever secured to the circuit board by a fastener extending through the spring and the circuit board and by a tang on the spring formed to engage a cooperating aperture in the circuit board, the spring lever lying in part between the turn signal lever and the switch, each spring lever having an arcuate cam portion extending away from the mounting surface into the path of the turn signal lever so that movement of the turn signal lever against the cam portion causes deflection of the spring lever toward the mounting surface against the said element to actuate the switch.