Patent classifications
H01H2221/078
Button structure and electronic device using same
A button structure includes a button and a fixing portion; wherein the fixing portion is configured for fixing the button, the fixing portion includes a first latching portion and a second latching portion, and the first latching portion includes a first latching opening, and the second latching portion includes a second latching opening, and the first latching opening has an opening direction substantially perpendicular to an opening direction of the second latching opening, and the first latching opening and the second latching opening are engaged with the button. An electronic device is also provided. The electronic device includes a housing and the button structure, the button structure is received in the housing.
SWITCH DEVICE
A switch device includes an operation switch including a switch knob formed integrally with a recess configured to allow a finger to be inserted. The operation switch includes a detector configured to detect a change in a physical amount caused by operation of the switch knob.
Remote Three-Way Switch
A remote three-way switch. The remote three-way switch includes an actuator configured to actuate a mechanical switch, such as a light switch, according to a signal received from a remote control in wireless communication with the actuator. The signal received directs the actuator to mechanically actuate the switch from an on position to an off position, or from the off position to the on position. The remote three-way switch is portable, easy to install and uninstall, and is configured to assist an individual with operating the switch from a distance. The remote three-way switch may also be configured to be permanently installed into a wall, such that it appears like an ordinary light switch after installation.
Controller and key structure
A controller includes a key top, a substrate, and an elastic member. The elastic member includes a pressed portion, a base, a skirt portion, and a pressing member. The substrate includes a contact. When viewed in the first direction, the pressing member is surrounded by an outer peripheral edge of a prescribed region. In the second direction, a distance between an end of the outer peripheral edge of the prescribed region on a side of a swing center of the key top and an end of a top surface on the side of the swing center is longer than a distance between an end of the outer peripheral edge of the prescribed region opposite to the swing center and an end of the top surface opposite to the swing center. In the second direction, the contact is located closer to the swing center than the top surface.
BUTTON STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME
A button structure includes a button and a fixing portion; wherein the fixing portion is configured for fixing the button, the fixing portion includes a first latching portion and a second latching portion, and the first latching portion includes a first latching opening, and the second latching portion includes a second latching opening, and the first latching opening has an opening direction substantially perpendicular to an opening direction of the second latching opening, and the first latching opening and the second latching opening are engaged with the button. An electronic device is also provided. The electronic device includes a housing and the button structure, the button structure is received in the housing.
Electronic device controller assembly
An electronic device controller assembly for ergonomic dual-handed control of the electronic device includes a housing. At least one circuit board is positioned in the housing. The at least one circuit board is configured to selectively and operationally couple to the electronic device. Each of a pair of sticks is pivotally coupled to and extends between the upper face of the housing and a bottom of a respective plate. Each plate is configured to position a respective hand of a user. A plurality of first buttons is coupled to the plates. The sticks and the first buttons are operationally coupled to the at least one circuit board. Each first button is configured to be depressed to selectively control a respective function of the electronic device. Each plate is positioned to compel an associated stick to pivot relative to the housing to signal a directional movement.
Keyboard
A keyboard including: a key top; a slide member that is attached to the key top, slides up and down, and presses a contact via an elastic member; a non-slide member that is attached to the key top, and never moves up and down; supporters that support the slide member and the non-slide member, respectively; wherein the slide member is restrained by the key top in a first direction, and is movable in a second direction vertical to the first direction, and the non-slide member is arranged diagonally with the slide member, is movable in the first direction, and is restrained by the key top in the second direction.
External switch coupler for pad-mounted transformers
An external switch actuator includes: a guide tube having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to be attached to a door of a compartment in substantial alignment with both a hole in the door and a switch actuator within the compartment, and the second end configured to be disposed within an interior of the compartment and separated from the switch actuator by a gap when the door is closed; a coupling shaft configured to be operably placed within the guide tube, the coupling shaft having an electrical insulator disposed between an actuator side adapter and a switch side adapter, and a length equal to or greater than a distance between the switch actuator and the hole in the door when the door is closed.