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Waterproof switch apparatus for electronic device

US5258592A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 1992
Grant dateNov 2, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H13/063
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A waterproof switch apparatus for an electronic device comprises at least one push-button for switching, a sheet-like water sealing member groove-engaged with the shaft portion of the push-button, and a holding member for holding the water sealing member by pressing the outer peripheral portion of the water sealing member against the device body. An excellent waterproof feature and a thin shape of the waterproof switch apparatus can be obtained.

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