| 摘要 |
The present invention makes it possible for an operator to more effectively realize that a pressing region was pressed. A switch apparatus (1) has a pressing section (2) that is formed of a rubber-like elastic material and has a pressing region (2a) that is pressed in a predetermined pressing direction; and a capacitance sensor (6) for detecting the pressing of the pressing region (2a) on the basis of capacitance. The capacitance sensor (6) is positioned apart from the pressing section (2) in the pressing direction, and is configured so that when the pressing region (2a) is not being pressed, a space (clearance) is maintained between the part (the lowermost surface (22a) of a protruding section (22)) of the pressing section (2) on the side towards the capacitance sensor (6) corresponding to the pressing region (2a) and another member (base housing (4)) disposed in the vicinity of the pressing region along the pressing direction, said space (clearance) allowing the part on the side towards the capacitance sensor (6) to move in the pressing direction. |
