WATERPROOF AND DUST PROTECTED SWITCH

摘要

[Problem] To provide a waterproof and dust protected switch having superior shape retention characteristics, durability, and operating stability. [Solution] This waterproof and dust protected switch (SW) is provided with a switch mechanism unit (1) that switches contacts by the operation of an outside force and a switch case (2) that protects the switch mechanism unit (1). The switch case (2) is constituted of a case main body (7) formed from a hard material that accommodates the switch mechanism unit (1) and a cover (9) that covers the case main body (7) and is formed from a soft material. The case main body (7) and cover (9) are integrated by two-color molding, and also a reinforcing rib (8) is provided integrated with the case main body (7) or separately on a part where the outside force operates on the cover (9).