A transducer device including: a base platform; an annular support member mounted on a surface of the base platform, the annular support member having a first opening positioned adjacent the surface of the base platform and a second opening positioned away from the surface of the base platform along a rotation axis; an inner shaft mounted relative to the base platform and configured to extend away from the second opening of the annular support member and rotate relative to the annular support member about the rotation axis; an inner shaft detent mechanism located at least partially within the annular support member configured for releasably securing the inner shaft in a plurality of rotational positions corresponding to each of a plurality of detent positions of the inner shaft detent mechanism as the inner shaft is rotated about the rotation axis; an outer shaft including a passage extending along an elongate axis thereof configured for receiving the inner shaft therein so that the inner shaft and outer shaft are arranged to rotate concentrically relative to each other about the rotation axis, the outer shaft further including a flanged portion configured for seating upon an outer surface of the annular support member; a PCB unit disposed on the surface of the base platform comprising: a first transducer circuit unit operably coupled to the inner shaft and responsive to rotational movement of the inner shaft about the rotation axis so that the first transducer circuit unit outputs a first electrical signal that is indicative of a rotational position of the inner shaft about the rotational axis; a second transducer circuit unit operably coupled to the outer shaft and responsive to rotational movement of the outer shaft about the rotation axis so that the second transducer circuit unit will output a second electrical signal that is indicative of a rotational position of the outer shaft about the rotational axis; a housing configured for enclosing the first and second transducer circuit units therein and having an opening disposed in a wall of the housing via which ends of the inner and outer shafts may extend outwardly of the housing along the rotation axis; and an outer shaft detent mechanism located between the outer shaft and an inner surface of the housing configured for releasably securing the outer shaft in a plurality of rotational positions corresponding to each of a plurality of detent positions of the outer shaft detent mechanism as the outer shaft is rotated about the rotation axis.

A transducer device including: a base platform; an annular support member mounted on a surface of the base platform, the annular support member having a first opening positioned adjacent the surface of the base platform and a second opening positioned away from the surface of the base platform along a rotation axis; an inner shaft mounted relative to the base platform and configured to extend away from the second opening of the annular support member and rotate relative to the annular support member about the rotation axis; an inner shaft detent mechanism located at least partially within the annular support member configured for releasably securing the inner shaft in a plurality of rotational positions corresponding to each of a plurality of detent positions of the inner shaft detent mechanism as the inner shaft is rotated about the rotation axis; an outer shaft including a passage extending along an elongate axis thereof configured for receiving the inner shaft therein so that the inner shaft and outer shaft are arranged to rotate concentrically relative to each other about the rotation axis, the outer shaft further including a flanged portion configured for seating upon an outer surface of the annular support member; a PCB unit disposed on the surface of the base platform comprising: a first transducer circuit unit operably coupled to the inner shaft and responsive to rotational movement of the inner shaft about the rotation axis so that the first transducer circuit unit outputs a first electrical signal that is indicative of a rotational position of the inner shaft about the rotational axis; a second transducer circuit unit operably coupled to the outer shaft and responsive to rotational movement of the outer shaft about the rotation axis so that the second transducer circuit unit will output a second electrical signal that is indicative of a rotational position of the outer shaft about the rotational axis; a housing configured for enclosing the first and second transducer circuit units therein and having an opening disposed in a wall of the housing via which ends of the inner and outer shafts may extend outwardly of the housing along the rotation axis; and an outer shaft detent mechanism located between the outer shaft and an inner surface of the housing configured for releasably securing the outer shaft in a plurality of rotational positions corresponding to each of a plurality of detent positions of the outer shaft detent mechanism as the outer shaft is rotated about the rotation axis.

A rotary switch device includes a terminal base to which a center portion contact and a fixed contact member are fixed, a movable contact member, and a support portion. The movable contact member includes a contact protrusion part which is pressed in contact with the center portion contact at one end of the movable contact member and a first contact surface which is in contact with the fixed contact member at another end of the movable contact member, and which is operated to rotate around the center portion contact so as to short-circuit between the center portion contact and the fixed contact member at a conductive rotation position.

A rotary switch device includes a terminal base to which a center portion contact and a fixed contact member are fixed, a movable contact member, and a support portion. The movable contact member includes a contact protrusion part which is pressed in contact with the center portion contact at one end of the movable contact member and a first contact surface which is in contact with the fixed contact member at another end of the movable contact member, and which is operated to rotate around the center portion contact so as to short-circuit between the center portion contact and the fixed contact member at a conductive rotation position.

Rotary switch (1, 101) comprising: a rotor (15, 115) supporting at least one electro-conductive rotary contact bridge (19, 119); a plurality of stationary contacts (21, 121); a housing (3, 103) accommodating the stationary contacts and the rotor. The housing comprises a plurality of sides (5, 105) extending between a top side and a bottom side. At least two of these sides (5, 105) are provided with access openings (62, 62) providing access to an associated stationary contact. These sides make an angle with each other. The housing may for example be rectangular.

Rotary switch (1, 101) comprising: a rotor (15, 115) supporting at least one electro-conductive rotary contact bridge (19, 119); a plurality of stationary contacts (21, 121); a housing (3, 103) accommodating the stationary contacts and the rotor. The housing comprises a plurality of sides (5, 105) extending between a top side and a bottom side. At least two of these sides (5, 105) are provided with access openings (62, 62) providing access to an associated stationary contact. These sides make an angle with each other. The housing may for example be rectangular.

A switch module for an electronic device detects translational inputs and defines at least portion of a conductive path from an input surface of the electronic device to a processing unit of the electronic device. The switch module may be a component of a crown assembly for detecting rotational inputs, translational inputs, touch inputs and/or biological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. The switch module may include a conductive dome and a friction guard that is positioned between the conductive dome and the actuation member of the crown assembly. The conductive dome and/or the friction guard may define at least a portion of the conductive path from the input surface to the processing unit.

A switch module for an electronic device detects translational inputs and defines at least portion of a conductive path from an input surface of the electronic device to a processing unit of the electronic device. The switch module may be a component of a crown assembly for detecting rotational inputs, translational inputs, touch inputs and/or biological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. The switch module may include a conductive dome and a friction guard that is positioned between the conductive dome and the actuation member of the crown assembly. The conductive dome and/or the friction guard may define at least a portion of the conductive path from the input surface to the processing unit.

Annular knob-on-display (KoD) devices and related apparatuses. An apparatus includes a frame having substantially annular shape, a dome switch, a plurality of actuator members, and a plurality of pivot members. Respective pivot members of the plurality of pivot members secures an actuator member of the plurality of actuator members to the frame and transfers force applied to the actuator member to the dome switch.

Annular knob-on-display (KoD) devices and related apparatuses. An apparatus includes a frame having substantially annular shape, a dome switch, a plurality of actuator members, and a plurality of pivot members. Respective pivot members of the plurality of pivot members secures an actuator member of the plurality of actuator members to the frame and transfers force applied to the actuator member to the dome switch.