Patent ID: 6768070
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A switch comprising an elastomeric body having a recess formed therein for receiving a printed circuit board (PCB), the PCB mounted to the body in the recess to define with the body a closed internal switch cavity, fixed electrical contacts provided on the PCB within the switch cavity, and at least one movable contact provided in the switch cavity, wherein a portion of the body is resiliently deformable to bring the movable contact into engagement with the fixed contacts so as to establish an electrical connection therebetween, wherein the body includes an internal groove formed in and extending around side walls of the recess, a periphery of the PCB engaging in said groove so as to close said switch cavity, wherein the body includes an external a groove which extends around an outer periphery of the body, an inner periphery of a mounting hole formed in a panel being engageable in said external groove so as to mount the switch on said panel.