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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2008
Filed:
May. 08, 2007
Takashi Yoshida, Kadoma, JP;
Takashi Yoshida, Kadoma, JP;
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
Provided is an operating switch mechanism having a handle cover with enhanced rigidity. The operating switch mechanism has a chassisin which individual switchesand a group switch are exposed from the front side. An indicator hole for passing light is formed in the chassisto at locations facing light-emitting diodes indicating operation states of lighting apparatuses in association with the group switch. A handle bodyis rotatably attached on the front side of the chassisso as to press the group switch. An indicator hole is formed at the location corresponding to the indicator hole formed in the chassis. A handle coveris rotatably attached on the front side of the handle body. An indicator hole is formed at the location corresponding to the indicator hole formed in the handle body. A concave groovefor attaching an indicator windowis formed on the front side. A protrusionis formed on the rear side of the handle coverso that a portion corresponding to the concave grooveprotrudes towards the handle body