Control device comprising a moveable upper panel and arms for actuating a switch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8829378
APP PUB NO 20120103773A1
SERIAL NO

13381739

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A device for controlling an electronic apparatus, comprising: a generally flat upper panel; a lower armature of a support with respect to which armature the upper panel can move in a generally vertically downward movement; a switch; and at least two arms for actuating the switch, each arm comprising a first end which bears on the upper panel, a second end which bears on the switch, and an intermediate portion which bears on the armature, in which the arms cooperate with the upper panel and the armature in order to keep the upper panel parallel to a horizontal plane during its vertical movement with respect to the armature.

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LITTELFUSE INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LLCC/O LITTELFUSE INC 8755 W HIGGINS RD STE 500 CHICAGO IL 60631

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Villain, Jean-Christophe Dole, FR 37 376

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