Switch apparatus with operating knob with limiting element for continued engagement
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Aug 29, 2006
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Dec 7, 2004
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Feb 27, 2002
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A switch apparatus, comprising an operating knob having a knob-leg with a bifurcation formed in the knob-leg, the operating knob being supported so that the operating knob can be operated to rock; and a slide switch having an engagement portion insertable in the bifurcation formed in the knob-leg so as to engage the bifurcation; wherein when the operating knob is operated to rock, the engagement portion receives a force from the bifurcation through the rocking movement to operate the slide switch; and wherein the slide switch has a limiting element that maintains the knob-leg in engagement with the engagement portion so that the knob-leg is prevented from disengaging from the engagement portion.
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