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Control panel having buttons conductively partitioned

US11124071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2018
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/960765
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control panel for a vehicle includes a plurality of buttons disposed on the control panel, and at least one conductive rib disposed on the plurality of buttons. The control panel is made of a non-conductive material. The conductive rib is connected to an electrostatic protection circuit or a touch controller so that the electrostatic protection can be realized through the conductive rib or the conductive rib can serve as a touch button.

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