Ground Engaging Feeler Patents (Class 200/61.24)
  • Publication number: 20080047811
    Abstract: An input device of the invention includes a body formed with an accommodating part; an operation member having a basal end accommodated in the accommodating part and a distal end projected in a swinging operable manner to either side in a width direction and in a pushing operable manner from an neutral position; and an earth terminal for dissipating static electricity charged in the operation member. The input device is attachable to a circuit board. The earth terminal, being a metal plate insert molded in a wall, includes a contacting portion and first and second projections arranged near the operation member, and connecting parts exposed from the other end face of the body and solder connectable to respective earth patterns of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: HOSIDEN CORPORATION
    Inventor: Satoshi Yamanaka