Patent ID: 6219250
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A waterproof electronic assembly comprising:a housing having an internal hollow made from a fluid impervious material, and at least one button aperture located on a surface thereof;at least one circuit board disposed in said housing hollow and having at least one tactile controlled element located thereon that is positioned below said button aperture;an elastomeric member disposed between said circuit board and said housing, said elastomeric member being sealed to said housing within said hollow, wherein said elastomeric member has a projecting portion which extends through said button aperture to enable said tactile control element to be activated by depressing said projecting portion through said button aperture; andmeans for fastening said circuit board to said housing, wherein said circuit board contacts said elastomeric member and compresses said member against said housing to enable a fluid impervious seal to be formed about said button aperture.