Control device

A control device configured to control an electrical load, the control device comprising:

• a first switch element and a second switch element;
• an actuation member comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the actuation member configured to actuate the first switch element in response to a tactile actuation of the upper portion and configured to actuate the second switch element in response to a tactile actuation of the lower portion, the actuation member comprising first and second pivot arms that enable the actuation member to pivot about a pivot axis in response to tactile actuation of the upper portion and the lower portion, wherein the first pivot arm defines a notch;
• a return spring membrane between the actuation member and the first and second switch members, the return spring membrane configured to deflect inward to actuate the first switch member in response to tactile actuation of the upper portion and actuate the second switch member in response to tactile actuation of the lower portion, wherein the return spring membrane comprises:
• a first dome portion configured to flex in response to tactile actuations of the upper portion and the lower portion;
• a second dome portion configured to flex in response to tactile actuations of the upper portion and the lower portion:
• a first nub extending from the first dome portion, the first nub configured to attach the return spring membrane to the upper portion;
• a second nub extending from the second dome portion, the second nub configured to attach the return spring membrane to the lower portion;
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• a first pair of wings extending from the first dome portion and a second pair of wings extending from the second dome portion, the first and second pair of wings configured to remain engaged with a switch membrane or a printed circuit board of the control device during tactile actuations of the upper portion and the lower portion;
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• a control circuit configured to translate input signals provided by the first and second switch members into control data for controlling the electrical load.

A control device configured to control an electrical load, the control device comprising:

• a first switch member and a second switch member;
• an actuation member comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the actuation member configured to actuate the first switch member in response to a tactile actuation of the upper portion and configured to actuate the second switch member in response to a tactile actuation of the lower portion, the actuation member comprising first and second pivot arms that enable the actuation member to pivot about a pivot axis in response to tactile actuation of the upper portion and the lower portion;
• a bezel configured to at least partially surround the actuation member;
• a light source;
• a light pipe configured to conduct light emitted by the light source to a light indicator located proximate to the bezel;
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• a control circuit configured to translate input signals provided by the first and second switch members into control data for controlling the electrical load.

A control device configured to control an electrical load, the control device comprising:

• a first switch member and a second switch member;
• an actuation member comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the actuation member configured to actuate the first switch member in response to a tactile actuation of the upper portion and configured to actuate the second switch member in response to a tactile actuation of the lower portion, the actuation member comprising first and second pivot arms that enable the actuation member to pivot about a pivot axis in response to tactile actuation of the upper portion and the lower portion, wherein the first pivot arm defines a notch;
• an enclosure configured to at least partially surround the actuation member, the enclosure comprising an opening proximate the actuation member;
• a light source located within the enclosure;
• a light pipe configured to conduct light emitted by the light source through the opening, wherein at least a portion of the light pipe extends through the notch in the first pivot arm;
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• a control circuit configured to translate input signals provided by the first and second switch members into control data for controlling the electrical load.