Motorola Corporation

David Auld

Wille Kottke

Aaron M Schuelke

Julio C Castaneda

Tyler David Jensen

Steven J Finch

Steve M Joss

Laurence E Marvet

A portable communication device assembly comprises a first communication device housing ( ), a second communication device housing ( ), and a snap retainer ( ) for interconnecting the housings ( and ).

Housing retainer for a communication device

A portable communication device assembly comprises a first communication device housing (12), a second communication device housing (14), and a snap retainer (40) for interconnecting the housings (12 and 14).

Communication device housing interconnect

The PTT assembly (100) self locates and then locks a back support plate (106) and switches (146, 148) directly to an inner surface (134) of a housing wall (132). On the outer surface (136) of the housing wall (132), keypad plungers (116) self locate through holes (140) in the housing wall. The perimeter of the keypad itself is retained by a bezel (110) that snaps into the housing (132). A hook (130) extends from the bezel (110) to lock and fix the travel distance of the plungers (116) to the switches (146, 148). With the back support plate (106) firmly in place, the keypad actuation force remains consistent since the travel distance of the plungers (116) to the switches (146, 148) is fixed by the hook (130) length. Additionally, the back support plate (106) supports the switches without bowing under the applied plunger force further ensuring a consistent actuation force.

Switch assembly for a portable radio

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Boynton Beach, FL, United States of America

David Auld