Position pointer, variable capacitor and inputting apparatus

An inputting apparatus, comprising:

• a position pointer including a housing, a substantially bar-like rod disposed in the housing such that an end thereof projects from the housing, and a variable capacitor having a capacitance value which varies in response to pressure applied thereto through the rod;
• and
• a position detection apparatus having a detection face for detecting the position indicated by the end of the rod,
• wherein the variable capacitor includes:
• a dielectric member having a first face portion and a second face portion opposite the first face portion,
• a first electrode section disposed on the first face portion of the dielectric member,
• a conductive member disposed facing the second face portion of the dielectric member, the conductive member forming a second electrode section when brought into contact with the second face portion of the dielectric member, wherein a contact area between the conductive member and the second face portion forming the second electrode section varies depending on the pressure applied thereto through the rod,
• a holding member coupled to the conductive member, and
• an elastic member comprising a coil made of conductive material, at least a portion of the elastic member being interposed between the conductive member and the holding member to be electrically connected to the conductive member and to be attached to the holding member, and the elastic member being arranged such that elasticity of the coil biases the conductive member away from the second face portion.