Patent ID: 7714241
Filing Date: 2010-05-11
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A switch assembly comprising: a housing comprising a body and an over-molded feature comprising a flexible membrane sealingly engaged with said body and defining an actuation portion; said housing configured to sealingly engage a finish panel; a back cover configured to be sealing coupled to said housing; a rocker disposed between at least a portion of said actuation portion and said back cover, said rocker configured to transmit a force applied to said actuation portion to actuate a switch, wherein said body comprises a rearwardly extending wall, and said over-molded feature comprises an elastomeric beam configured to be disposed between said rearwardly extending wall and said back cover with said back cover compressed against said elastomeric beam around a perimeter of said housing to provide a seal between said back cover and said housing.