Dome-actuator structure for use in a dome switch, and a dome switch comprising such a structure
US11676782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2221/016
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dome-actuator structure for use in a dome switch is disclosed. The dome-actuator structure comprises a lower substantially horizontal lower dome, an upper actuator portion attached to the lower dome and that is positioned vertically over the lower dome such that depressing of the actuator portion operates to depress the lower dome, and a lateral arm that couples the actuator portion to the lower dome. The lateral arm and the lower dome are formed from a common piece of material. The actuator portion comprises an actuation block, made of plastic or synthetic material or made of natural or synthetic elastomer, fixed to the lateral arm.
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