Multi-contact input device

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2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Friedhofer, Michael (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

C200S0050EA

Reexamination Certificate

active

11198907

ABSTRACT:
In order to protect a central switch of a multi-contact input device to input various kinds of signals by a pressing operation of an operating member to operate the central switch, an inclining operation of the operating member to operates a plurality of peripheral switches provided in the periphery of the central switch. A push rod projects from a body of an operating member toward a pressing side, and the push rod is movable in an axial direction with respect to the body. The push rod is forced toward the projection side by a spring incorporated in the body with the push rod. The force is set such that it is greater than a force required to operate a central switch and that the central switch is not damaged.

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