retains the switch plate at the inner end of the slot head 29 the bracket assembly 12 also includes a rod insert 50 the insert 50 has an open end to receive the outer end of the cylinder rod 16 which is retained in the insert 50 by a pin 52 the pin 52 also extends through bushings 54 mounted in holes 56 in the bracket housing 18 such that the rod insert 50 is pivotally mounted to the housing 18 the rod insert 50 also has a free end 58 which is slidably received in a recess or notch 60 in the cam switch 20 the insert 50 forms an extension on the end of the rod 16 the bracket housing 18 includes opposite flanges 48 for mounting the housing 18 to a door frame or jamb 62 the cylinder 14 is pivotally mounted to the storm or screen door 64 in a conventional manner fig3 8 show a series of movements for the door 64 and door closer 10 in fig3 a 3c the door 64 is fully closed the cylinder 14 and rod 16 extend at an angle of approximately 5 degrees from the plane of the door when the door is closed in the door closed position the end 58 of the rod insert 50 is received in the notch 60 of the cam switch 20 as shown in fig3 c the cam switch 20 is in a closed position and is biased to the outer end of the slot.