Cover member for illuminated push button switch and method for manufacturing same

摘要

A cover member (1) for an illuminated push button switch which is capable of providing a hard touch with fingers when it is incorporated in a switch unit is disclosed. It facilitates formation of a symbol/character display section (23) exhibits distinct display and aesthetic properties. In the cover member, key tops (20) each are provided at a distal end thereof with a hard resin section (21). The resin section is integrally mounted thereon with a rubber section (22) and then the symbol/character display section is formed on a flat surface of the rubber section. The rubber section is fixed on the flat surface thereof to a movable section (12) of a substrate (10). Such construction provides a user with a satisfactory feel in operation, effectively prevents wearing of the symbol/character display section, provides the symbol/character display section with an aesthetic appearance without any defect and ensures increased durability of the cover member.