Rotary-push type electronic component and electronic appliance using the same

A rotary-push type electronic component comprising:

• a base unit;
• a frame mounted to said base unit;
• a support shaft coupling said frame to said base unit for pivotal movement of said frame relative to said base unit and for vertical movement of said frame relative to said base unit through a given range;
• a generally cylindrical operation knob having a rotation axis, said generally cylindrical operation knob being rotatably mounted to said frame for rotation about said rotation axis;
• a rotary operation device, including a fixed part fixed to said frame and a movable part coupled to said generally cylindrical operation knob for rotation therewith relative to said fixed part, for emitting an electrical signal upon rotation of said generally cylindrical operation knob;
• a pair of self-restoring push operation parts spaced apart on said base unit below said frame so as to be operated by pivoting of said frame about said support shaft relative to said base unit;
• wherein said frame includes front and rear end portions and first and second side portions;
• wherein said support shaft is disposed at said rear end portion of said frame;
• and
• wherein said self-restoring push operation parts are disposed beneath said front end portion of said frame.