Adjustable force tactile switch
US10475606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2231/008
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for a user input device, such as a game controller, that includes a finger-pressable (“tactile”) switch. The switch is adjustable to change the amount of force used to actuate the switch. In an example implementation, a tactile switch comprises a housing, a button interposer, a dome switch, and an adjustment mechanism. A user or other entity may press the button interposer. The dome switch is contained in the housing, and is actuated by the button interposer being pressed. The adjustment mechanism is contained at least partially in the housing, and is configured to enable an amount of force used to press the button interposer to actuate the dome switch to be adjusted.
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