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Two-stage switch mounting assembly

  • US 8,227,714 B2
  • Filed: 06/06/2011
  • Issued: 07/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A switch assembly comprising:

  • a lower surface;

    a push key supported above the lower surface and moveable with respect thereto;

    the push key comprising an elongate member having a first end portion and a second end portion, a first switch being aligned with the first end portion, and a second switch being aligned with the second end portion;

    the first switch comprising a first upper contact supported above a first lower contact, the lower contact being supported by the lower surface, both being aligned with the first end portion, and a resilient member acting to separate the first upper contact and the first lower contact, the resilient member aligned with the first end portion;

    a locking ring extending from the push key through one or more arms curved substantially perpendicular to the push key, the one or more arms comprising a resilient material, the locking ring configured to receive a locking post; and

    at least one of the first and the second switches configured to be closed upon movement of the push key;

    wherein the resilient member, the push key and the one or more arms are constructed as a single element.

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