Pcb with integrated switches
AssigneeSnap-on Incorporated
InventorsJason Genz, Michael T. Rajzer, Craig Brouwers, Joshua M. Beer
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Abstract
A printed circuit board (PCB) for motor and display control of a tool. The PCB is disposed within a housing portion of the tool substantially perpendicular to a display assembly of the tool. The PCB includes integrated switches adapted to engage corresponding buttons of the display assembly. The housing portion and display assembly including features to restrict movement of the PCB relative to the housing portion.
Claims20
A tool having a motor and a button for user input disposed in a housing portion, the tool comprising:
- a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed in the housing portion substantially perpendicular to the button, the PCB including a switch adapted to engage the button.
A motorized hand tool having a housing portion and a driver portion, comprising:
- a button for user input disposed in the housing portion;
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- a printed circuit board (PCB) disposed in the housing portion substantially perpendicular to the button, the PCB including a switch adapted to engage the button.
The tool of claim 20, wherein the display assembly has a shape that substantially corresponds to external geometry of the housing portion.
The tool of claim 20, wherein the display assembly includes a protrusion adapted to align the switch and button.
A printed circuit board (PCB) adapted to be disposed in a housing portion of a tool substantially perpendicular to a button for user input, the PCB comprising:
- a switch adapted to engage the button.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.