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Switching device and remote control transmitter using the switching device

  • US 7,166,810 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2006
  • Issued: 01/23/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A switching device comprising:

  • an operation body arranged to rotate about a first rotary axis;

    a driving body arranged to rotate about a second rotary axis in conjunction with rotation of said operation body about said first rotary axis; and

    a switch for providing an electrical contact or separation in accordance with rotation of said driving body;

    wherein said switching device detects an operation position of said operation body based on the electrical contact or separation of said switch;

    wherein said first rotary axis is offset from said second rotary axis; and

    wherein said operation body and said driving body are arranged so that rotation of said operation body through a first rotational angle results in rotation of said driving body through a second rotational angle greater than said first rotational angle.

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