CPC H01H 13/14 (2013.01) [H01H 13/04 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A multiple function button for an information handling system, the multiple function button comprising:
an outer button including a first contact component, wherein the first contact component is positioned over a first contact of the information handling system associated with a first operation within the information handling system;
an inner button inserted within the outer button, the inner button including a second contact component, wherein the second contact component is positioned over a second contact of the information handling system associated with a second operation within the information handling system;
a spring in physical communication with the inner button, wherein in response to a first downward force being released from the outer button, the spring exerts a first force on the inner button and causes the inner button to exert a second force on the outer button, wherein the first and second forces bias the inner and outer buttons towards a first position; and
a cantilever in physical communication with the first contact component, the cantilever including a contact portion, wherein the contact portion of the cantilever is on a first surface that is opposite a second surface, wherein the first contact component is in physical communication with the second surface of the cantilever.
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