Patent ID: 8143538
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A multi-directional operating switch assembly comprising: a recessed base; a first switch disposed in said recessed base; a second switch disposed in said recessed base; a slider disposed slidably in said recessed base and having a main part and a protrusion protruding from said main part, said slider being slidable relative to said recessed base in a first direction so as to actuate said first switch; an operating lever having a slot defined by a slot-defining wall, said protrusion of said slider extending into said slot, said operating lever being movably supported on said main part of said slider, being movable relative to said recessed base in the first direction to drive said slider to move in the first direction, and being further movable relative to said slider in a second direction to actuate said second switch, said first and second directions crossing each other; and a first urging member disposed in said slot and abutting against said protrusion of said slider and said slot-defining wall such that said first urging member accumulates a restoring force when said operating lever is moved in the second direction to actuate said second switch.