Low-cost electronic rotary switch

Details Low-cost electronic rotary switch Low-cost electronic rotary switch

2007-06-18

2008-08-19

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Combined pivoted and reciprocating contact

C200S336000, C200S517000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07414205

ABSTRACT:
A electronic rotary switch is disclosed that comprises domes molded into an elastomeric switch mat mounted to a printed circuit board. A knob rotatably attached to the circuit board includes a cam that depresses individual domes to actuate a contact switch pad on the printed circuit board. A microprocessor may be utilized with the switch to replicate an encoder or potentiometer.

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