Patent ID: 7671284
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A multidirectional actuator comprising: a bottom support with a main, vertical axis “A” of symmetry; a top actuation member that is mounted so as to tilt relative to the bottom support between a central rest position in which the main axis “B” of the actuation member is generally coaxial with the vertical axis “A” of the support, and several actuation positions that are distributed angularly about the vertical axis “A” of the support and in each of which the main axis “B” of the actuation member is inclined relative to the vertical axis “A” of the support; and means of returning the actuation member to its central rest position which exert on the actuation member a return force, whose vertical component is not zero and is oriented upwards, at least one bearing point “P” situated radially at a distance from the vertical axis “A” of the support, characterized in that the value of the vertical component of the return force varies according to the angular position of the actuation member about the vertical axis “A” of the support, wherein the return means comprise: a button that is mounted so as to slide vertically relative to the support, and of the type in which the value of the vertical component of the return force is determined according to the vertical position of the button relative to the support, characterized in that the button is capable of interacting with the actuation member so that the vertical position of the button relative to the support varies according to the angular position of the actuation member about the vertical axis “A” of the support, wherein the button comprises: