Operation member provided in electronic device, and electronic device
US8803803B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignees
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/204
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An operation member and an electronic device capable of maintaining operability while enhancing cushioning properties provided in the outer surface of an operation member are provided. An operation stick has a cushion portion and a base portion on which the cushion portion is placed. The base portion is supported to be movable. The base portion has a frame portion surrounding the outer periphery of the cushion portion. The base portion and the frame portion are formed of a material having a higher rigidity than that of the material of the cushion portion.
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