Abstract: In a push-button switch, serially connected first, second and third coaxial springs having gradually increasing diameters are disposed between a key top and contact members, a key stem extends through the second and third springs for operating the contact members through the first spring.

Abstract: An improved push button switch is disclosed which essentially comprises a key stem displaceable up and down in the switch mounting frame, a depressing portion fixedly secured to the key stem and a contact portion adapted to be turned on or off by depressing force transmitted from the key stem. The depressing portion is molded of plastic material integral with the key stem in such a configuration that it has resiliency which is effective in the vertical direction and extends from the side wall of the key stem. To give resiliency to the depressing portion the latter is preferably designed in the snake motion-shaped configuration extending in the vertical direction with a plurality of U-shaped bent parts formed thereon. A return spring is disposed so as to return the key stem to the original position and its upper end is engaged to an engagement portion which is located opposite to the depressing portion.