Patent ID: 6118434
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
A module structure comprising:a panel body having a plurality of key members;a screen display device displaying information of electrical equipment;a touch panel switch for feeding different switching signals based upon depression of the touch panel switch in accordance with a position of a display by the screen display device, the touch panel switch provided between the panel body and the screen display device; anda printed circuit board which has a plurality of contact portions associating with the key members, a circuit electrically connected to the screen display device, the touch panel switch and the contact portions, and a first connector electrically connected to the circuit, the first connector which is fittable to a second connector mounted in an opening formed in an instrument panel so that the module structure is detachable in the instrument panel,wherein the touch panel switch comprising a switch plate and a transparent sheet provided between the screen display device and the switch plate, the transparent sheet including a project portion which has an elastic member having a hollow portion, and an air vent hole formed in the elastic member.