Multidirectional input device switched via two movable contacts

摘要

The device comprises a casing having a bottom wall with a common contact; a first fixed contact held by the casing; and a first movable contact which can be brought into or out of contact with the first fixed contact; a handle which can be tilted in many different directions to generate an electric signal; and a second movable contact which touches the common contact. The first movable contact has a contact area which touches the second movable contact. When the handle is tilted, the first fixed contact and the first movable contact touch each other to establish continuity between the first fixed contact and the common contact through the first movable contact, the contact area and the second movable contact, generating a first electric signal. <IMAGE>