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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 1982
Filed:
Mar. 21, 1980
Yutaka Shoji, Soma, JP;
Yoshio Suzuki, Soma, JP;
Shigekata Sugiura, Soma, JP;
Akihiko Inoue, Soma, JP;
Alps Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A miniature variable resistor comprising an insulating substrate provided with a hole therethrough. A resistance pattern which is carried on a front surface of the insulating substrate in a manner to surround the hole, and a hollow rotor of insulating synthetic resin is provided with an operating portion and a slidable contact portion slidable on the front surface. A slide member is unitarily embedded in the rotor and which has elastic protuberant pieces protruding into the hollow portion of the rotor, and a shaft member which protrudes beyond the hole from a rear surface of the insulating substrate is fitted tightly in the hollow portion of the rotor.