Multi-directional switch assembly
US4992631A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2231/008
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-directional switch assembly, such as a joypad or joystick for an electronic game apparatus, including a printed circuit board, a resiliently deformable member having contact elements thereon and an input member mounted to deform the deformable member to effect closing of the switches. The input member is pivotally mounted by a post assembly, and the post assembly is supported by the game apparatus housing in a manner which is independent of the printed circuit board to substantially isolate the printed circuit board from thrust forces manually applied to the joypad input member.
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