Control button retention mechanism
US9938996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2221/058
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A button retention mechanism that removably retains a button within a device while allowing easy replacement of a depressible or switchable button. The mechanism includes a retention member coupled to the button on a first end and removably coupled to a body at an opposing second end through a snap-fit or interference-fit. Such a structure allows for insertion and removal of the button without disassembling the device, and provides structural stability of the button.
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