The invention relates to an electric switch for electric appliances. The electric switch include a switch housing, an actuating element, and a plug socket. The actuating element is configured to switch a contact system accommodated in the switch housing by movement between a switch-off position and a switch-on position. The plug socket is non-detachably connected to the switch housing. Electrical connections of the contact system are held in the plug socket such that ends of the electrical connections are in predetermined positions.

The invention relates to an electric switch for electric appliances. The electric switch include a switch housing, an actuating element, and a plug socket. The actuating element is configured to switch a contact system accommodated in the switch housing by movement between a switch-off position and a switch-on position. The plug socket is non-detachably connected to the switch housing. Electrical connections of the contact system are held in the plug socket such that ends of the electrical connections are in predetermined positions.

A surface mount snap switch and method of making the same, including a housing having a plurality of channels formed therein and a cover configured for snap-fit engagement with the housing. The snap switch also includes an actuator slidably disposed at least partially within the housing, a first terminal having an external surface mount portion and another portion press-fittingly held within one of the plurality of channels of the housing, and a second terminal having an external surface mount portion and another portion press-fittingly held within another one of the plurality of channels of the housing. The snap switch further includes a blade contact having a first end portion pivotally associated with the first terminal and a second end portion comprising a blade contact button, and the actuator is configured to interact with the blade contact to electrically couple the first terminal and the second terminal.

A surface mount snap switch and method of making the same, including a housing having a plurality of channels formed therein and a cover configured for snap-fit engagement with the housing. The snap switch also includes an actuator slidably disposed at least partially within the housing, a first terminal having an external surface mount portion and another portion press-fittingly held within one of the plurality of channels of the housing, and a second terminal having an external surface mount portion and another portion press-fittingly held within another one of the plurality of channels of the housing. The snap switch further includes a blade contact having a first end portion pivotally associated with the first terminal and a second end portion comprising a blade contact button, and the actuator is configured to interact with the blade contact to electrically couple the first terminal and the second terminal.

Examples relate to a compressible housing. An electronic switch may include a circuit board. A first conductive surface may be coupled to the circuit board and a second conductive surface may be located proximate to the first conductive surface. A compressible spacer may be located between the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface to space the first conductive surface away from the second conductive surface. Further, a compressible housing may deform when under compression and may cause, via deformation of the compressible spacer, the first conductive surface to contact the second conductive surface.

Examples relate to a compressible housing. An electronic switch may include a circuit board. A first conductive surface may be coupled to the circuit board and a second conductive surface may be located proximate to the first conductive surface. A compressible spacer may be located between the first conductive surface and the second conductive surface to space the first conductive surface away from the second conductive surface. Further, a compressible housing may deform when under compression and may cause, via deformation of the compressible spacer, the first conductive surface to contact the second conductive surface.

A push-button switch capable of adjusting output power includes a housing. The housing includes a contact assembly and a power adjustment assembly therein. The contact assembly includes an upper terminal, a lower terminal and a connecting elastic plate below the upper terminal. A support seat is provided in the housing. An upper end of the support seat is provided with a first bracket. The first bracket is inserted through the connecting elastic plate. The first bracket is provided with a first slot. One end of the connecting elastic plate is fixedly connected to the upper terminal. Another end of the connecting elastic plate is engaged with the first slot. A drive mechanism is provided above the connecting elastic plate for driving the connecting elastic plate downward. The push-button switch has an ergonomic design.

A push-button switch capable of adjusting output power includes a housing. The housing includes a contact assembly and a power adjustment assembly therein. The contact assembly includes an upper terminal, a lower terminal and a connecting elastic plate below the upper terminal. A support seat is provided in the housing. An upper end of the support seat is provided with a first bracket. The first bracket is inserted through the connecting elastic plate. The first bracket is provided with a first slot. One end of the connecting elastic plate is fixedly connected to the upper terminal. Another end of the connecting elastic plate is engaged with the first slot. A drive mechanism is provided above the connecting elastic plate for driving the connecting elastic plate downward. The push-button switch has an ergonomic design.

Disclosed are systems and methods associated with a touch-sensitive input device including a plurality of keys, wherein each key of the plurality of keys includes at least one spring. Such a spring may include a substantially planar peak located at a central portion of the spring, a first substantially arcuate leg extending from the peak in a first direction, and a second substantially arcuate leg extending from the peak in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. In one embodiment, a resistive force provided by the at least one spring decreases after the peak travels a first distance from an initial position of the peak. In such an embodiment, the first distance is less than or equal to approximately of a range of travel of the peak.

Disclosed are systems and methods associated with a touch-sensitive input device including a plurality of keys, wherein each key of the plurality of keys includes at least one spring. Such a spring may include a substantially planar peak located at a central portion of the spring, a first substantially arcuate leg extending from the peak in a first direction, and a second substantially arcuate leg extending from the peak in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. In one embodiment, a resistive force provided by the at least one spring decreases after the peak travels a first distance from an initial position of the peak. In such an embodiment, the first distance is less than or equal to approximately of a range of travel of the peak.