Patent ID: 6340801
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A multi-operational electronic component including a rotary encoder and a self-restoring push switch, said rotary encoder comprising:a quadrangular frame, said quadrangular frame comprising a first side section, a second side section, a third side section and a fourth side section, said first side section facing said second side section, said third side section facing said fourth side section, said second side section rotatably retaining said quadrangular frame so as to function as a support axis for said quadrangular frame; a cylindrical rotary body comprising a first end, a second end and a periphery, said periphery being an operating section, said cylindrical rotary body being rotatably retained by said third side section of said quadrangular frame and said fourth side section of said quadrangular frame, said cylindrical rotary body being oriented parallel with said second side section of said quadrangular frame; a movable contact plate comprising three elastic contacts, said movable contact plate being retained at one of said ends of said cylindrical rotary body; a contact plate disposed on one of said side sections of said quadrangular frame, said contact plate disposed so as to face said movable contact plate, and three fan-shaped conductive layers disposed on said contact plate, said fan-shaped conductive layers having lead terminals, respectively; wherein pressing of said first side section rotates said quadrangular frame about said second side section, thereby activating said self-restoring push switch.