A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of proximity switches each having a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field and control circuitry processing the activation field of each proximity switch to sense activation. A pliable material overlays the proximity sensors. A depression is formed in a substrate between the pliable material and the sensor. A groove may extend into the substrate between adjacent proximity switches. The pliable material may further include an elevated portion.
PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAVING PLIABLE SURFACE AND DEPRESSION
2016-01-27
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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European Patent Office | 2019
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