Electric control device
US8279092B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H23/143
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a control device that comprises a plate (7) having at least first (9) and second (11) adjacent portions, a flexible protection layer (3) covering the plate (7), and a touch-surface sensor (5) sandwiched between said protection layer (3) and the first portion (9) of the plate (7), characterized in that it comprises at least one hinging film (13) connecting the first portion (9) to the second portion (11) for hinging both portions (9, 11) relative to each other, the first portion (9) being fixed, and at least one switch (17) associated with the second portion (11) that is capable of pivotal movement between a raised rest position and an active position for activating the switch (17).
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