20100294639 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL OPERATING SWITCH ASSEMBLY - A multi-directional operating switch assembly includes: a recessed base; first and second switches disposed in the recessed base; a slider disposed in the recessed base and having a main part and a protrusion protruding from the main part, the slider being slidable in a first direction so as to actuate the first switch; an operating lever having a slot defined by a slot-defining wall, the protrusion of the slider extending into the slot, the operating lever being movable in the first direction to drive the slider to move in the first direction, and being further movable relative to the slider in a second direction to actuate the second switch; and an urging member disposed in the slot and abutting against the protrusion and the slot-defining wall. | 11-25-2010 |