Patent ID: 6441331
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
An improved press switch for channeling signal transmission or output, comprising:a body including a compartment for housing operation movement, two side walls located at two lateral sides of the compartment, two slots formed respectively in the side walls communicating with the compartment, an opening formed at one end of the side walls communicating with the compartment and two symmetrical through holes formed in a rear wall bordering the compartment; two terminal elements having respectively a plate each has a contact finger extended forward engageable with the through hole; a first elastic element engageable with the slots; and a press element having a press head at the top end thereof which connects with a neck section located thereunder, the neck section connecting with two legs located at two lateral sides thereof and having a trough formed therebetween, the trough holding a second elastic element therein; wherein the neck section will move downward through the opening when the press head subjects to an external pressing force such that the second elastic element will be moved downward to press the first elastic element to make contact with the contact fingers for establishing an electric link therebetween to output electric characteristics; then the innate elastic force of the first and second elastic elements will push the press element to an original position thereof when the external pressing force is released from the press head.