Patent ID: 6252183
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A seat switch for adjusting a power seat comprising:a case main body including a first switch, a seat slide switch and a second switch arranged within said case main body;a first operational member movably attached to said case main body, wherein said first operational member selectively engages said first switch when operated in a first direction;a second operational member movably attached to said case main body, wherein said second operational member selectively engages said seat slide switch when operated in a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to said first direction;a third operational member movably attached to said case main body, wherein said third operational member selectively engages said second switch when operated in said first direction;a restriction member disposed in said case main body, wherein said restriction member restricts movement of said second operational member when said first and third operational members are operated in said first direction, and restricts movement of said first and third operational member when said second operational member is operated in said second direction; anda knob member including first and third engaging portions selectively engaging said first and third operational members, respectively, and a second engaging portion selectively engaging said second operational member; wherein said first and third engaging portions engage said first and third operational members, and said second engaging portion freely slides over said second operational member, when operated in said first direction; and said second engaging portion engages said second operational member, and said first and third engaging portions freely slide over said first and third operational members, when operated in said second direction.