Patent ID: 7057124
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: E05B,H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A push switch apparatus comprising: a base member comprising a cover and a main body; the cover and the main body defining a housing portion; a switch case arranged in the housing portion and fixed to the main body; a switch mounted on the switch case; a switch cap made of an elastic material and supported on the switch case for covering the switch; a switch button possessing an outer periphery fixed to the cover and also comprising an actuating portion for pushing the switch; and a switch plate mounted on the main body by way of the switch cap and the switch case, and positioned between the switch cap and the switch button; wherein, an operating force exceeding a predetermined value is transmitted from the switch button to the switch plate, and then transmitted to the main body, through the switch cap and the switch case.