摘要 |
<p>A control panel assembly (30) having a plurality of buttons (24) located in a bezel (22) and supported by a switch mat (32). A bezel (22) and/or button (24) is formed using a vacuum forming technique and has a transparent inner surface layer (42) and a middle translucent color layer (46) and an opaque outer surface layer (44). A portion of the opaque outer surface layer (44) is removed to define a desired indicia (28) on an outer surface of the bezel (22) or button (24). In addition, the bezel (22) or button (24) can be backlit to allow visibility in low light conditions. A method of making a control panel component, such as a bezel (22) or button (24), is also disclosed.</p> |