Patent ID: 6703571
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: G05G,H01H

Abstract:
A multi-directional operating switch comprising:an operating body supported by a pair of bearing portions provided in a case such that one end of said operating body is pivotable and an other end opposed thereto is pivotable and vertically movable in a range below a pivotal position, said operating body having: an operating part provided above a central axis of pivot; a first depressing portion provided on a bottom face of said operating body on a side of the other end on the central axis of pivot as seen from a top; and a pair of second and third depressing portions provided on the bottom face of said operating body on a side of the one end in positions symmetrical with respect to the central axis of pivot; and first, second, and third self-restoring push switches provided in the case in positions corresponding to said first, second, and third depressing portions; wherein depressing said operating part allows actuation of said first push switch, and tilting said operating part to pivot said operating body in one of right and left directions allows actuation of one of said second and third push switches.