| 摘要 |
<p>It is an object of the present invention to reduce the number of parts of a multi-directional input apparatus incorporating a pushdown switch. It is another object of the invention to eliminate the need for soldering between the apparatus and the mounting board, and to reduce the assembling cost of equipment which used the multi-directional input apparatus. Arrangement A key top 70 is provided below an operating member 30 which operates a set of upper and lower turning members 40A and 40B. The key top 70 is provided such as to pass through a bottom plate 11 of the case 10, and is pushed down by the operating member 30. A switch body 110 which is pushed down by the key top 70 is provided on a board 100 onto which the case 10 is mounted. The switch body 110 comprises a stationary contact formed on the board 100 and a domical movable contact piece secured on the board for covering the stationary contact. <IMAGE></p> |
