Integrally molded switch lighting and electronics
US6040534A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2229/044
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A display/switch/electronic control assembly includes a molded three-piece assembly in which displays/switches/electronics are integrally included on a flexible circuit material sandwiched between a polymeric substrate and a cover, which may include a switching element cooperating with the flex circuit, or a display. The structure preferably is insert-molded with integrally molded sections for providing an inexpensive, reliable control and display system for use in the vehicle environment.
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