Patent ID: 6664491
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A push switch comprising:an insulating switch case, first and second fixed contacts exposed on said switch case, a movable contact including: a periphery disposed on said first fixed contact; and a tongue made of elastic metal linked to said periphery, said tongue facing said second fixed contact at a predetermined interval; an elastic member including: a bar section having a first deforming section deforming elastically with a pushing force; a conical section opening and pushing said periphery at an end thereof; and a drooping section provided inside of said conical section for pressing said tongue; and an operation element for pushing said first deforming section of said elastic member towards said conical section prior to actuation of said push switch; wherein said first deforming section deforms with said pushing force, and then, said conical section deforms elastically while said elastic member deforms elastically.