Disconnector for a switching device

The present invention deals with a switching device having a disconnecting mechanism (10) for detachably coupling a first (12) and a second (14) movable current path tube for controlling transfer of electrical current therebetween. The switching device comprises a transfer contact system (26) for transferring electrical current from a rotatable terminal stem (30) to the first movable current path tube (12). The transfer contact system comprises at least one flexible braided conducting lead (36) rigidly fixed on both ends to the first current path tube (12). The flexible braided conducting lead (36) is further in rigid contact with the terminal stem (30) at a point along its length intermediate to said ends.