Patent ID: 7098417
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A surface pressing button mounted on a back surface of a front panel in which a through hole is formed, comprising: a surface pressing part in which a portion thereof is exposed from the through hole of the front panel; a switch pressing part which is integrally formed with the surface pressing part; a supporting part which supports the surface pressing part; and a hinge which connects the surface pressing part to the supporting part, wherein the surface pressing part includes: a projection which projects from an end on a side opposite to an end connected to the hinge, the supporting part includes: a supporting frame which is in contact with the front panel and supports the surface pressing part through the hinge; an auxiliary supporting frame which is in contact with the front panel and is formed opposed to the supporting frame across the surface pressing part; a boss hole which is formed in each of the supporting frame and the auxiliary supporting frame, and is fitted and welded to a boss formed on the back surface of the front panel; and a reinforcing part which connects the supporting frame to the auxiliary supporting frame, and the auxiliary supporting frame includes: a stopper hole in which a portion on the side of the front panel is open, and a portion of the projection is provided; and a stopper which restricts movement of the projection, at the opposite end of the opening of the stopper hole.