EP2242072A4 - Control device getting pressing operation and switch device including the same - Google Patents

Control device getting pressing operation and switch device including the same

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Publication number
EP2242072A4
EP2242072A4 EP08872421A EP08872421A EP2242072A4 EP 2242072 A4 EP2242072 A4 EP 2242072A4 EP 08872421 A EP08872421 A EP 08872421A EP 08872421 A EP08872421 A EP 08872421A EP 2242072 A4 EP2242072 A4 EP 2242072A4
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Prior art keywords
operating
pushing
same
engaged
pressing operation
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EP08872421A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2242072B1 (en
EP2242072A1 (en
Inventor
Satoru Chaen
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Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
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Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
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Publication of EP2242072A4 publication Critical patent/EP2242072A4/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H01H13/705—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/83—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by legends, e.g. Braille, liquid crystal displays, light emitting or optical elements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/054—Optical elements
    • H01H2219/06—Reflector
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/054—Optical elements
    • H01H2219/062—Light conductor
    • H01H2219/0622—Light conductor only an illuminated ring around keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/024—Transmission element
    • H01H2221/026—Guiding or lubricating nylon
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/056—Mounting of key housings on same frame
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2233/00—Key modules
    • H01H2233/05—Actuator part on body
    • H01H2233/054—Snap coupling

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  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Mechanisms For Operating Contacts (AREA)
  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)
  • Electrophonic Musical Instruments (AREA)

Abstract

An object of this invention is to provide an operating device that has a simple and compact structure, restricts a return position of an operating member that receives a pushing action, and effectively reduces bounding sounds upon returning. The operating device comprises operating members (20C, 20E) for operating a switch element in response to a pushing action and a holding member (10B) for holding the operating members. Each of the operating members (20C, 20E) includes a portion being operated (22) that receives the pushing action, a pushing portion (24) that contacts with the switch element, and a portion being engaged (26) that projects from the pushing portion (24) in a direction perpendicular to the pushing action direction. The holding member (10B) has a deflectable piece (16) that includes a deflectable engaging portion (16c). The deflectable piece (16) is deflected when the operating members are inserted into the holding member and has a shape in which the engaging portion (16c) contacts with the portion being engaged (26) from a side opposite to the switch element at a position where the portion being engaged (26) passes over the deflectable piece (16).
EP08872421A 2008-02-13 2008-08-15 Operating device for receiving a pushing action and switch device including the same Not-in-force EP2242072B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2008031185A JP5056451B2 (en) 2008-02-13 2008-02-13 Operating device and switch device provided with the same
PCT/JP2008/064627 WO2009101720A1 (en) 2008-02-13 2008-08-15 Control device getting pressing operation and switch device including the same

Publications (3)

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EP2242072A1 EP2242072A1 (en) 2010-10-20
EP2242072A4 true EP2242072A4 (en) 2011-01-26
EP2242072B1 EP2242072B1 (en) 2012-01-04

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EP08872421A Not-in-force EP2242072B1 (en) 2008-02-13 2008-08-15 Operating device for receiving a pushing action and switch device including the same

Country Status (5)

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EP (1) EP2242072B1 (en)
JP (1) JP5056451B2 (en)
CN (1) CN101627451B (en)
AT (1) ATE540417T1 (en)
WO (1) WO2009101720A1 (en)

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WO2017041229A1 (en) * 2015-09-08 2017-03-16 王为明 Keyboard device

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH03130126U (en) * 1990-04-11 1991-12-26
US5670759A (en) * 1995-07-14 1997-09-23 Acer Peripherals, Inc. Push button switch including complementary housing and actuator polygonal shapes
JP2002231092A (en) * 2001-01-31 2002-08-16 Nagano Fujitsu Component Kk Key switch device and key board
JP2006059562A (en) * 2004-08-17 2006-03-02 Tokai Rika Co Ltd Switching arrangement

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JP3296610B2 (en) * 1993-01-29 2002-07-02 三洋電機株式会社 Push-button operation part of electronic device
JP3794068B2 (en) * 1996-09-17 2006-07-05 松下電器産業株式会社 Push-on switch
JPH1139989A (en) * 1997-07-16 1999-02-12 Denso Corp Push switch apparatus

Patent Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH03130126U (en) * 1990-04-11 1991-12-26
US5670759A (en) * 1995-07-14 1997-09-23 Acer Peripherals, Inc. Push button switch including complementary housing and actuator polygonal shapes
JP2002231092A (en) * 2001-01-31 2002-08-16 Nagano Fujitsu Component Kk Key switch device and key board
JP2006059562A (en) * 2004-08-17 2006-03-02 Tokai Rika Co Ltd Switching arrangement

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EP2242072B1 (en) 2012-01-04
ATE540417T1 (en) 2012-01-15
CN101627451B (en) 2012-10-10
EP2242072A1 (en) 2010-10-20
JP5056451B2 (en) 2012-10-24
JP2009193735A (en) 2009-08-27
WO2009101720A1 (en) 2009-08-20
CN101627451A (en) 2010-01-13

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