Dome-actuator structure for use in a dome switch, and a dome switch comprising such a structure
AssigneeC&K Components S.A.S.
InventorsPhilippe Gauthier, Fabrice Valcher
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A dome-actuator structure for use in a dome switch is disclosed. The dome-actuator structure comprises a lower substantially horizontal lower dome, an upper actuator portion attached to the lower dome and that is positioned vertically over the lower dome such that depressing of the actuator portion operates to depress the lower dome, and a lateral arm that couples the actuator portion to the lower dome. The lateral arm and the lower dome are formed from a common piece of material. The actuator portion comprises an actuation block, made of plastic or synthetic material or made of natural or synthetic elastomer, fixed to the lateral arm.
Claims16
A dome-actuator structure for use in a dome switch, the dome-actuator structure comprising:
- a substantially horizontal lower dome;
- an upper actuator portion attached to the lower dome and that is positioned vertically over the lower dome such that depressing of the actuator portion operates to depress the lower dome;
- and
- a lateral arm that couples the upper actuator portion to the lower dome, the lateral arm and the lower dome being formed from a common piece of material,
- wherein the upper actuator portion comprises an actuation block, made of plastic or synthetic material or made of natural or synthetic elastomer, molded over the lateral arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.