Household appliance with a user interface
US12068120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2231/012
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of assembly for a switch within a user interface for a home appliance includes housing a circuit board within the user interface. The circuit board has at least one mechanically actuated switch having a first area. An input interface of the user interface has a button defining a second area, greater than the first area, and having an actuator corresponding to the switch. The button is coupled to at least one of the circuit board or the input interface for relative movement between an actuation position, where the actuator actuates the switch, and a non-actuation position, where the actuator does not actuate the switch.
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