The utility model discloses a multi-grid switch unit and a
rotary switch. One end of a first static contact arc striking part is connected with a first static contact contact part, and the other end of the first static contact arc striking part is connected with a first static contact connecting part; the inner side of the first arc extinguish chamber is provided with a first magnetic
system assembly, and the inner side of the second arc extinguish chamber is provided with a second magnetic
system assembly. The inner sides of the first arc extinguish chamber and the second arc extinguish chamber are arc-shaped; a first insulating arc-isolating cover is arranged on the inner side of the first magnetizer, a first permanent
magnet is arranged in the first magnetizer, and the first permanent
magnet is fixedly connected with a third magnetizer. According to the utility model, the space of the arc extinguish chamber and the number of the
metal grid sheets can be increased under the condition of limited volume of the switch unit, electromagnetic force for driving an arc to move towards the arc extinguish chamber is generated by utilizing a structure that the arc magnetizer is matched with the permanent
magnet and the static contact arc striking part, and the
arc voltage is obviously improved; on the premise that the size of the switch unit is not changed, the
voltage grade of breaking arc of the switch unit is improved.