摘要 |
A magnetically actuated pushbutton switch (10) has individual switch modules pre-assembled as standalone subassemblies (96), Each subassembly (96) has a platform (110) with a cavity (114) on its underside. A portion of the platform (110) is magnetized. A metallic armature (122) is held in the cavity (114) by the magnetic attraction of the platform (110). The switch subassemblies (96) are mounted on a substrate (12) that has electrodes (106) thereon. The armature (122) is movable into and out of shorting relation with the electrodes (106). Plugs (111) on the platform (110) may align holes (113, 115) on the substrate (98) to locate the subassemblies (96).
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