Rocker switch

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004897",
  "term": "Rocker switch",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of electrical switch that pivots on a central axis, allowing one end to be pressed down while the other end rises, thereby opening or closing an electrical circuit. The switch mechanism often includes a spring to return it to a neutral position or to hold it firmly in an actuated state. These switches are frequently used in control panels for appliances, machinery, and automotive applications, with common configurations including single-pole, single-throw (SPST) and double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) designs.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wippschalter",
    "es": "interruptor basculante",
    "fr": "interrupteur à bascule"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/rocker-switch/"
}