Cantilevered push button having multiple contacts and fulcrums
US7863533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/236
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cantilevered push button adapted for accepting an input on an electrical or electronic device is disclosed. The button can include an elongated button top component disposed about an exterior surface of an electrical or electronic device such that it is accessible to a user, and having two opposing distal ends associated with separate user inputs. A first fulcrum is located between the first distal end and the midpoint of the elongated button top component, while a second fulcrum is located between the second distal end and the midpoint. A first electrical contact is associated with the first distal end, such that when a user presses on the first distal end, the elongated button top component pivots about the second fulcrum and the first electrical contact is actuated. A second electrical contact is similarly associated with the second distal end and first fulcrum.
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