Matrix switch

A switch comprising a platelike matrix, said matrix having laterally spaced longitudinal extending bores extending from one end of said body to the other,

• wires including a first wire, a second wire and a third wire each having an insulated part and a bare part,
• said bare parts of said wires extending through said bores, the ends of said wires at each side of said matrix being bent generally at right angles thereto holding said wires rigidly in said bores,
• said insulated parts of said wires being received in notches at one end of said matrix, first openings formed in the top of said body adjacent a first end of said matrix;
• said first openings communicating with said bores exposing said first wire and said second wire,
• second openings formed on the top of said body adjacent said second end of said matrix exposing said second wire and said third wire,
• an actuator slidably supported on said matrix, said actuator having a metallic contact spring attached thereto,
• said contact spring having three spaced fingers, said fingers being bent at approximately 30 degrees forming a V-shaped parts,
• said V-shaped parts being adapted to slide over said matrix from a first position to a second position and from said second position to a third position, said V-shaped parts of said spring being adapted to rest on said bare parts of said first wire and said second wire in the first position and all said fingers being adapted to rest on said matrix in a second position and said fingers being adapted to rest on said second wire and said third wire and on said matrix in a third position,
• thereby connecting said first wire to said second wire in a first position and to be out of contact with all of said wires in a second position and to connect said second wire to said third wire in a third position.