Illuminated rocker switch with resistor

Abstract

An electrical switch, such as a rocker switch, includes a casing, three fixed contacts, each contact having an inner end, and an operating rocker movable between an operating position and a non-operating position. The switch includes a moving contact movable by the rocker to make and break electrical connection between the inner ends of a first pair of the fixed contacts (connectable to a load and a power source) while the rocker is in the operating and non-operating positions, respectively. Also included are a light bulb, lighting to indicate when the rocker is in the operating position, and an associated resistor. The light bulb and resistor are connectable in series across the inner ends of a second pair of the fixed contacts (connectable to a power source) when the rocker is in the operating position. The resistor is fixed, has a body, and has first and second terminals. The first terminal is a contact pad on the body, in direct engagement with the inner end of one of the fixed contacts of the second pair of fixed contacts for electrical connection to the fixed contact, and is fixed in position. The resistor is preferably a surface mounted device resistor.