Patent ID: 6750408
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: H01H,H04N

Abstract:
A multi-directional operation switch comprising:a plurality of annular conductive layers provided concentrically and having lead ports, respectively; a first insulating sheet spaced by a distance from said plurality of annular conductive layers, said first insulating sheet being elastic; an annular resistor layer provided on a first side of said first insulating sheet, said annular resistor layer facing said plurality of annular conductive layers and having at least three lead ports; and an operating member including a plurality of pressing portions provided over said plurality of annular conductive layers corresponding to said plurality of pressing portions, respectively, said plurality of pressing portions being provided over a second side of said first insulating sheet, said plurality of pressing portions of said operating member pressing said first insulating sheet to make said plurality of annular conductive layers sequentially contact said resistor layer.