Patent ID: 6225579
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
Apparatus for actuating a plurality of switches comprising:a selector button comprising a boss and a plurality of protruding actuators;a plate comprising a gimbal, said gimbal having a plurality of fingers for receiving said boss;a printed circuit board, disposed at a predetermined distance from said plate, said printed circuit board comprising a plurality of switches aligned with said plurality of protruding actuators, wherein said selector button may be biased to selectively cause at least one of said plurality of actuators to actuate at least one of said switches;said plate further comprises a retention means for retaining said printed circuit board at said predetermined distance from said plate, said retention means further comprises a plurality of latches, each of said plurality of latches having a catch which engages said printed circuit board; and whereinsaid selector button further comprises a plurality of flutes, said flutes aligned between said plurality of protruding fingers and orientating said selector button to said gimbal plate.