Patent ID: 7525052

Claim:
A multifunction switch assembly for use in controlling power adjusted vehicle seats comprising: (a) a platform member; (b) a plurality of levers pivotably disposed in a spaced array on said platform member; and, (c) a one-piece actuator moveably disposed on said platform member, and having certain portions operatively contacting three of said levers for effecting pivotal movement upon user manipulation thereof, wherein said actuator is disposed for sliding movement along a first axis and operative to effect pivotal movement of a first of said levers, said actuator being also disposed for sliding movement along a second axis substantially orthogonal to said first axis and operative thereupon to effect simultaneous pivotal movement of a second and third of said levers in the same direction, wherein said actuator is operative upon pivotal movement about a third axis normal to said first and second axes to effect pivotal movement of said second and third levers in opposition directions with respect to each other, and said actuator having another portion extending outwardly from said platform member for user manipulation thereof for effecting said movement about said first, second and third axes.