Patent ID: 7572991
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A knob assembly, which executes a plurality of default commands, comprising: a manipulator, rotatably pivoted and linearly displaced to the electronic device, wherein the manipulator is in an initial position at a normal state and at least has a first movement direction and a second movement direction along which the manipulator is rotated to swing back and forth, and a third movement direction along which the manipulator is pressed to move linearly, wherein the manipulator comprises: an elastic member, bearing against the manipulator and keeping the manipulator in the initial position; and a plurality of push switches, disposed adjacent to the manipulator corresponding to the first movement direction, the second movement direction, and the third movement direction, such that the manipulator selectively moves towards the first movement direction, the second movement direction, and the third movement direction, wherein if the manipulator touches the corresponding push switch, a trigger signal is output; if the manipulator is released from the push switch, the trigger signal is switched off.