Electrical switch having a two stage snap action interface for enhanced operation

A low actuating force electrical switch assembly having first and second conduction states and having an actuation element movable between a first range of positions and second range of positions, for changing the conduction state of the switch assembly, and comprising

• a) a frame;
• b) a snap action electrical switch attached to the frame, said switch having an operating element movable between first and second mechanical positions each corresponding to a different conduction state of the switch;
• and
• c) snap action interface means carried on the frame and including an output element, and operatively connecting the actuation element to the output element, for providing a first stable position for the output element corresponding to the first range of positions of the actuation element, and for providing a second stable position for the output element corresponding to the second range of positions of the actuation element, said output element rapidly shifting between its first and second stable positions as the actuation element moves between its first and second ranges of positions, said output element further operatively connected to the operating element of the switch, where movement of the output element into its first stable position moves the switch's operating element into its first mechanical position and movement of the output element into its second stable position moves the switch's operating element into its second mechanical position.