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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 27, 1981
Filed:
Oct. 15, 1979
Akira Niinuma, Furukawa, JP;
Alps Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A ganged push button switch comprises at least two modular push button switches each of which includes a push button formed with a cam surface. A plate member is arranged in a manner so as to be laterally movable between the two switches and has oblique edges adapted to abut upon the respective cam surfaces. The plate member is provided at its center with elastic engaging portions, and slots are formed in the sides of the cases of the respective switches and serve to hold the plate member slidably. The plate member is attachable to the assembly by deforming one of the elastic engaging portion and inserting it through one of the slots. After attachment, the engaging portions abut against the cases of the respective switches to prevent the plate member from coming off.