Method of forming a component for a control panel

Details Method of forming a component for a control panel Method of forming a component for a control panel

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Lee, Edmund H. (Department: 1732)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Direct application of fluid pressure differential to...

Producing multilayer work or article

C264S515000, C264S129000, C264S132000, C264S139000, C264S210100, C264S250000, C264S294000

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06849226

ABSTRACT:
A control panel assembly having a plurality of buttons located in a bezel and supported by a switch mat. A bezel and/or button is formed using a vacuum forming technique and has a transparent inner surface layer and a middle translucent color layer and an opaque outer surface layer. A portion of the opaque outer surface layer is removed to define a desired indicia on an outer surface of the bezel or button. In addition, the bezel or button can be backlit to allow visibility in low light conditions. A method of making a control panel component, such as a bezel or button, is also disclosed.

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