Membrane computer keyboard and improved key structure
    11.
    发明授权
    Membrane computer keyboard and improved key structure 失效
    薄膜电脑键盘和键盘结构改进

    公开(公告)号:US5298706A

    公开(公告)日:1994-03-29

    申请号:US929723

    申请日:1992-08-13

    Abstract: A computer keyboard employs a single monoblock structure to both support the keys and to define the aesthetic enclosure. The monoblock has multiple key supports into which key bodies are slidably mounted. The keyboard includes a switch membrane disposed on top of the monoblock and a dome sheet positioned on top of the switch membrane beneath the key bodies. The dome sheet has multiple resilient domes with openings formed therein to provide access for the key bodies to corresponding key supports. The domes support the key bodies and provide the "spring-like" feel during operation of the computer keys. The switch membrane has annular switch contacts positioned about the monoblock key supports beneath the domes. As one of the key bodies is depressed, the associated dome buckles and actuates the annular switch contact. The computer keyboard is low cost due to having only one structural component and is quiet due to the position of the rubber or elastomer dome sheet beneath the key bodies.

    Abstract translation: 计算机键盘采用单个整体结构来支撑键并定义美学外壳。 整体具有多个按键支架,键体可滑动地安装在该键支架中。 键盘包括设置在整体顶部上的开关膜和位于键体下面的开关膜的顶部上的圆顶片。 圆顶片具有多个弹性圆顶,其中形成有开口,以提供钥匙体对相应钥匙支撑件的通路。 圆顶支持键体,并在计算机键的操作过程中提供“弹簧般的”感觉。 开关膜具有围绕穹顶下方的单块键支撑定位的环形开关触点。 由于关键体之一被压下,相关联的圆顶扣环并致动环形开关触点。 计算机键盘由于仅具有一个结构部件而成本低,并且由于橡胶或弹性体圆顶片在键体下方的位置而安静。

    Control device for switches with silicone domes
    16.
    发明申请
    Control device for switches with silicone domes 有权
    带硅胶球的开关控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120018292A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-26

    申请号:US13136026

    申请日:2011-07-20

    Abstract: A control device for switches with silicone domes comprising actuator means (10) which act on silicone domes (13) associated with metallic means adapted to close and selectively open electric contacts of a printed circuit activators characterized in that between each actuator means (10) and the respective silicone dome (13) a metallic plate (11) is positioned which rests one side on the dome (13) and the other on the printed circuit (15) and upon which said actuator means act.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于具有硅树脂圆顶的开关的控制装置,包括致动器装置(10),其作用于与适于关闭和选择性地打开印刷电路激活器的电触点的金属装置相关联的硅氧烷圆顶(13),其特征在于,在每个致动器装置(10)和 相应的硅胶圆顶(13)定位有一个金属板(11),其将一侧搁置在圆顶(13)上,而另一侧位于印刷电路(15)上,并且所述致动器装置作用在其上。

    Tactile feedback keyboard switch assembly and actuator
    17.
    发明授权
    Tactile feedback keyboard switch assembly and actuator 失效
    触觉反馈键盘开关组件和执行器

    公开(公告)号:US3969600A

    公开(公告)日:1976-07-13

    申请号:US586039

    申请日:1975-06-11

    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to key assemblies employed in electrical switch operating keyboard devices and more particularly to the improved assembly of parts forming an individual depressible key on such a keyboard. Each key assembly is comprised of parts cooperatively interfitting to provide both audio and tactile feedback for the keyboard as well as a bifurcated electrical contact provision. Included in each key assembly is a spring having a buckling beam member with two end supports that will resist a key depression, a hermetic rubber pad that will also resist key depression and a pair of spring straddling members depending from the key assembly for conveying forces employed to depress the key to the switch associated with the assembly to effect closure of the same as well as for substantially reducing if not eliminating a detrimental contact bounce encountered in the operation of such assemblies. The force transmitting pair of depending members cooperate with the straddle spring to provide a rocker or teetering motion in conjunction with the desired bifurcated action for assuring closure of the contacts.

    Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及在电气开关操作键盘装置中使用的关键组件,更具体地涉及在这种键盘上形成单独的可按压键的部件的改进组装。 每个按键组件由协同配合的部件组成,为键盘提供音频和触觉反馈以及分叉的电气接触提供。 包括在每个按键组件中的是弹簧,该弹簧具有带有两个端部支撑件的抗弯构件梁,该端部支撑件将抵抗钥匙凹陷,还可以抵抗钥匙凹陷的密封橡胶垫圈以及从键组件悬挂的一对弹簧跨接构件用于输送力 按压与组件相关联的开关的键以实现其关闭,并且用于基本上减少,如果不消除在这种组件的操作中遇到的有害接触弹跳。 力传递对的悬挂构件与跨弹簧配合以提供与所需的分叉动作结合的摇臂或跷跷板运动,以确保接触件的闭合。

    Pushbutton cantilevered leaf spring contact switch assembly for keyboard type switch arrays
    19.
    发明授权
    Pushbutton cantilevered leaf spring contact switch assembly for keyboard type switch arrays 失效
    键盘类型开关阵列的按钮式叶片弹簧触点开关组件

    公开(公告)号:US3746816A

    公开(公告)日:1973-07-17

    申请号:US3746816D

    申请日:1971-05-18

    Inventor: BRADY J

    Abstract: A low profile electromechanical keyboard switch, displaying very low electrical bounce. The switch key top bears against a generally cylindrical plunger which has a depressed flat portion on its side engageable with a tactile ball biased by a spring nested in the switch housing. Upon application of a force to the key top which exceeds a threshold value, the tactile ball is displaced from the flat and over the shoulder defined between the depressed flat and the cylindrical portion of the plunger. Sudden, positive movement of the plunger against an underlying contact leaf ensues. The contact leaf is branched into multiple contact fingers, and arranged with respect to an underlying contact plate so that wiping contact occurs between fingers and plate. The switch housing is configured to carry sufficient diodes and resistors to assure full control and encoding functions in the keyboard in which such switch may be mounted.

    Abstract translation: 低调的机电键盘开关,显示非常低的电气反弹。 开关键顶靠在大致圆柱形的柱塞上,该柱塞在其侧面上具有凹陷的平坦部分,可与由嵌套在开关壳体中的弹簧偏置的触觉球接合。 在对键顶施加超过阈值的力时,触觉球从位于凹陷的平面和柱塞的圆柱形部分之间的平坦部分和肩膀上移位。 突然之后,柱塞抵抗下面的接触叶片的正运动。 接触叶片分支成多个接触指,并相对于下面的接触板布置,使得指状物和板之间发生擦拭接触。 开关壳体被配置为携带足够的二极管和电阻器,以确保可以安装这种开关的键盘中的完全控制和编码功能。

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