MULTI-DIRECTIONAL INPUT APPARATUS

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a multi-directional input apparatus which prevents cost increase and prevents an operating member inserted into a long hole from generating noise under vibrating environment.

SOLUTION: A multi-directional input apparatus includes a linking member (first drive lever) 4 having a through-hole 4a and an operating lever 1 including a drive shaft 1a which is inserted through the long hole. When the operating lever 1 is tilted in a direction that crosses an axial direction of the linking member 4, the linking member 4 is rotated by the drive shaft 1a. A leaf spring 15 is attached to the linking member 4, and the leaf spring 15 elastically biases the drive shaft 1a against a side surface of an inner wall of the long hole 4a. The leaf spring 15 includes a bent portion 17a which extends substantially parallel to the axial direction of the linking member 4 and which is in elastic contact with the drive shaft 1a. A hole 16a at which the long hole 4a is completely exposed is formed in the leaf spring 15.

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