Patent ID: 7679016
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A panel switch comprising: an insulating substrate having an upper surface thereof; a resist layer absent an adhesive portion provided on the upper surface of the insulating substrate, the resist layer having a plurality of contact openings provided therein and a communication opening provided therein, the plurality of contact openings and the communication opening exposing the upper surface of the insulating substrate from the plurality of contact openings and the communication opening, the communication opening allowing the plurality of contact openings to communicate with each other; a cover sheet having a lower surface thereof; an adhesive layer provided entirely on the lower surface of the cover sheet and bonded onto the upper surface of the resist layer, the adhesive layer covering the contact openings and the communication opening; and a plurality of push switches accommodated in the plurality of contact openings, respectively, the plurality of the push switch being activated upon being pressed via the cover sheet.