Multi-directional switch

Details Multi-directional switch Multi-directional switch

1985-08-09

1987-08-18

Pinkham, Richard C.

Amusement devices: games

Games accessories

All video game accessories

273 1E, 200 5A, 200339, H01H 2500

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046872000

ABSTRACT:
A four-directional switch which can be turned on and off in four directions, which comprises a base plate having a plurality of electrodes formed thereon, a key top having an indication showing predetermined four pressing directions in an identifiable manner, a support member constituting a fulcrum between the base plate and the key top, a plurality of conductive rubbers disposed opposing to the plurality of electrodes so as to be in electrical contact with corresponding ones of the electrodes, and a sustaining member having the plurality of conductive rubbers fixed thereto and having elastic force for sustaining the conductive rubbers so as not to be in contact with the electrodes when the key top is not pressed.

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Digital Joystick Switch, vol. 21, No. 12, May 1979, IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin.

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