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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 30, 1998
Hae-Won Ahn, Kyungki-do, KR;
SamSung Electronics Co., Ltd., Kyungki-do, KR;
Abstract
A switch assembly activates an electronic apparatus in such a manner that, despite unavoidable gaps existing between different components of the switch assembly, force is effectively transmitted from a push button to an activating switch. Between the push button and a transmitting member, a plunger and a socket together with a spring are disposed, and ratchets are formed on the plunger and the socket. Thus, the gaps between the different components of the switch assembly are eliminated. The ratchets are buttless threads which transmit the force from the push button to the transmitting member. The plunger is provided with a protrusion for coupling with a slot of the socket.