Patent ID: 8829378

Claim:
A device for controlling an electronic apparatus, comprising: a generally flat and horizontal upper panel on an upper face of the device, wherein a control member is capable of exerting a control action comprising a compressive force oriented generally downwards; a lower armature of a support, wherein the upper panel can move in a generally vertical downward manner under the effect of the control action with respect to the lower armature; a switch, wherein the switch is carried by the lower armature and can be actuated under the effect of the control action in order to produce a signal for controlling the electronic apparatus; and at least two arms for actuating the switch, wherein each of the at least two arms comprises: a first end that bears vertically upwards on a lower face of the upper panel, a second end that bears on the switch, and an intermediate portion that bears vertically downwards on an upper face of the lower armature, wherein the at least two arms can pivot about a horizontal geometric pivotal axis around the intermediate portion; wherein each of the at least two arms cooperate with the upper panel and the lower armature in order to keep the upper panel parallel to a horizontal plane during its vertical movement with respect to the lower armature, and wherein the at least two arms bear on the switch by use of at least one lever that is articulated to a support about a horizontal axis, and the support is stationary with respect to the armature.