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Control panel for an appliance

US9666388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2015
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2231/012
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control panel for an appliance includes a tactile switch positioned on a PCB. An elastic spacer sheet is positioned over the PCB, and the tactile switch is disposed within an opening of the elastic spacer sheet. A rigid backer plate is positioned over the elastic spacer sheet, and a plastic film is positioned on the rigid backer plate. A related method for forming a control panel for an appliance is also provided.

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