Patent ID: 7928335
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. An operating key part, comprising: at least one key for coming into contact with a switch fitted to a main apparatus by moving in a pushing direction from the front side thereof to the back side thereof; and a single frame positioned near a side of the key and supporting the key as floating through a hinge; the key, the frame, and the hinge being molded integrally out of thermoplastic resin; the frame having at least three frame protrusions positioned on the front side thereof around the center of gravity thereof; wherein the front ends of the frame protrusions extend beyond the front side of the key by a predetermined distance in the direction opposite to the pushing direction from the position to which the front side of the key has moved farthest in the opposite direction when the front side of the key is fitted to the main apparatus; and wherein the frame protrusions are fitted to the main apparatus after the protrusions are cut at points which do not protrude from at least an outer wall of the apparatus when the protrusions are fitted to the apparatus.