Stepped stroke button
US12020874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2219/062
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stepped stroke button includes a transmission unit having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; an operating unit arranged at the first end; and a contact unit arranged at the second end and axially guided in a first guide. At least one of the operating unit and the contact unit is configured to be axially movable with respect to the transmission unit, wherein during operation of the stepped stroke button, an operating stroke occurring relative to the first guide is configured differently from a mediated contact stroke occurring relative to the first guide. The ratio of the operating stroke to the contact stroke is greater than 1:1 and the operating stroke is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm.
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