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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2003
IN2TEC Ltd., , GB;
Abstract
A switch ( ) comprises a elastomeric body ( ) which includes a recess ( ) formed therein for receiving a printed circuit board ( ). The external periphery of the PCB ( ) engages in an internal groove ( ) so as to form a closed switch cavity ( ) between the PCB an one end of the body, said one end of the body including a resiliently deformable portion ( ) which is movable to bring a movable contact ( ) into engagement with fixed contact ( ) carried on the PCB ( ) so as to establish an electrical connection therebetween. The body ( ) includes an external groove ( ) to mount the switch on a panel ( ), and a seal is provided in the external groove ( ) to prevent the ingress of water and the like to the recess ( ) of the body ( ).