Multi-directional input device
US11755169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H25/008
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-directional input device includes an operating member that can be tilted and pushed in, a metal dome that functions as a push-in operation detector that detects a push-in operation of the operating member, a magnet holding member that is relatively movable with respect to the operating member only in a direction along a push-in direction and is interlocked only in a tilting direction, a magnet held by the magnet holding member, and a magnetic sensor that is disposed at a position facing the magnet and detects a movement of the magnet.
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