公开(公告)号：US07241638B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-10

申请号：US11155771

申请日：2005-06-20

Applicant: Hideyuki Funaki

Inventor： Hideyuki Funaki

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/311

CPC classification number: H03H9/462 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/016 ,  B81B2201/0271 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H03H3/0072

Abstract: A micromechanical switch comprises a substrate, at least one pair of support members fixed to the substrate, at least one pair of beam members placed in proximity and parallel to each other above the substrate, and connected to one of the support members, respectively, each of the beam members having a moving portion which is movable with a gap with respect to the substrate, and a contact portion provided on the moving portion, and a driving electrode placed on the substrate between the pair of beam members to attract the moving portions of the beam members in a direction parallel to the substrate with electrostatic force so that the contact portions of the beam members which are opposed to each other are short-circuited.

Abstract translation: 微机械开关包括基板，固定到基板的至少一对支撑构件，至少一对梁构件，其彼此靠近并平行放置在基板上方并分别连接到支撑构件之一 所述梁构件具有可相对于所述基板间隙移动的移动部分和设置在所述移动部分上的接触部分，以及设置在所述一对梁构件之间的所述基板上的驱动电极，以吸引所述移动部分的移动部分 梁构件在与静电力平行的方向上使得梁构件彼此相对的接触部分短路。

公开(公告)号：US20060207866A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US10546105

申请日：2004-01-29

Applicant: Helmut Bonn ,  Uwe Esskuchen

Inventor： Helmut Bonn ,  Uwe Esskuchen

IPC: H01H33/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H1/18 ,  H01H2201/008

Abstract: The invention relates to a switch provided with self-cleaning contacts used, in particular for actuating a horn for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle. The inventive switch comprises at least two opposite contacts one of which is movable and touches the opposite contact by means of an actuating element. The self-cleaning of the contacts is carried out by the reciprocal sliding thereof, the contact associated with the actuating element is fixed to a supporting element which is embodied in such a way that it is elastic and fixed to an end, an opposite end being free and moveable. Said invention is characterized in that the supporting element from the fixing side outward has an inclined line with respect to the direction of actuation in the direction of said actuating element, and subsequently in the direction of the free end thereof. A line is also inclined in the direction of the free end thereof with respect to the direction of actuation starting from the actuating element.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有自清洁触点的开关，特别是用于致动用于机动车辆的方向盘的喇叭。 本发明的开关包括至少两个相对的触点，其中一个可通过致动元件移动并接触相对的触点。 触点的自清洁是通过它的往复滑动进行的，与致动元件相关联的触点固定在一个支撑元件上，该支撑元件被弹性地固定到一端，另一端是 自由和可移动。 本发明的特征在于，支撑元件从固定侧向外具有相对于所述致动元件的方向上的致动方向的倾斜线，并且随后在其自由端的方向上。 线也相对于从致动元件开始的致动方向在其自由端的方向上倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US20050231794A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11155771

申请日：2005-06-20

Applicant: Hideyuki Funaki

Inventor： Hideyuki Funaki

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  B81C1/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H59/00 ,  H03H3/007 ,  H03H9/24 ,  H03H9/46

CPC classification number: H03H9/462 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/016 ,  B81B2201/0271 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H03H3/0072

Abstract: A micromechanical switch comprises a substrate, at least one pair of support members fixed to the substrate, at least one pair of beam members placed in proximity and parallel to each other above the substrate, and connected to one of the support members, respectively, each of the beam members having a moving portion which is movable with a gap with respect to the substrate, and a contact portion provided on the moving portion, and a driving electrode placed on the substrate between the pair of beam members to attract the moving portions of the beam members in a direction parallel to the substrate with electrostatic force so that the contact portions of the beam members which are opposed to each other are short-circuited.

公开(公告)号：US06940139B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10806405

申请日：2004-03-23

Applicant: Hideyuki Funaki

Inventor： Hideyuki Funaki

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  B81C1/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H59/00 ,  H03H3/007 ,  H03H9/24 ,  H03H9/46 ,  H01L29/82

CPC classification number: H03H9/462 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/016 ,  B81B2201/0271 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H03H3/0072

Abstract: A micromechanical switch comprises a substrate, at least one pair of support members fixed to the substrate, at least one pair of beam members placed in proximity and parallel to each other above the substrate, and connected to one of the support members, respectively, each of the beam members having a moving portion which is movable with a gap with respect to the substrate, and a contact portion provided on the moving portion, and a driving electrode placed on the substrate between the pair of beam members to attract the moving portions of the beam members in a direction parallel to the substrate with electrostatic force so that the contact portions of the beam members which are opposed to each other are short-circuited.

Abstract translation: 微机械开关包括基板，固定到基板的至少一对支撑构件，至少一对梁构件，其彼此靠近并平行放置在基板上方并分别连接到支撑构件之一 所述梁构件具有可相对于所述基板间隙移动的移动部分和设置在所述移动部分上的接触部分，以及设置在所述一对梁构件之间的所述基板上的驱动电极，以吸引所述移动部分的移动部分 梁构件在与静电力平行的方向上使得梁构件彼此相对的接触部分短路。

公开(公告)号：US06812424B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-02

申请号：US10339298

申请日：2003-01-10

Applicant: Mamoru Miyako

Inventor： Mamoru Miyako

IPC: H01H1370

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2209/03

Abstract: In an elastic sheet member of the present invention, a silicon rubber sheet is supported by a fixed member. A wire group functioning as contacts is disposed at either one of the silicon rubber sheet or the fixed member. In other words, electrical continuity paths, which were conventionally provided at a printed circuit board, are basically provided at the elastic sheet member which is formed of a non-conductive material. In accordance with the present invention, there is no need for the printed circuit board to cover a range at which all rubber contacts are disposed, as in conventional art. Accordingly, the printed circuit board can be made compact, space required for placement thereof can be reduced, and degrees of freedom in design are increased.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的弹性片材中，硅橡胶片由固定构件支承。 作为触点的线组配置在硅橡胶片或固定部件中的任一个上。 换句话说，通常设置在印刷电路板上的电连续性路径基本上设置在由非导电材料形成的弹性片构件上。 根据本发明，如现有技术那样，印刷电路板不需要覆盖所有橡胶触点的设置范围。 因此，可以使印刷电路板紧凑，可以减少放置所需的空间，并且提高设计的自由度。

公开(公告)号：US5967297A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-19

申请号：US118455

申请日：1998-07-17

Applicant: Dennis Kaufman ,  James Larsen ,  Christopher Edward Young ,  Jim Brian Hull

Inventor： Dennis Kaufman ,  James Larsen ,  Christopher Edward Young ,  Jim Brian Hull

IPC: H01H1/18 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/80

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2217/02

Abstract: An elastomeric switch is provided having self cleanings contacts. The switch includes a substrate and a switch actuator configured for reciprocating motion along an axis generally perpendicular to a surface of the substrate. A first switch contact, including a contact surface generally perpendicular to the actuator axis of motion is, carried by the switch actuator. A second switch contact is cantilevered from the surface of the substrate. Reciprocation of the actuator in a first direction toward the substrate acts to force the first contact against the distal end of the second contact. The two contacts are deflected together as result of further reciprocation of the actuator in the first direction. As the contacts are deflected, the distal end of the second contact is scraped across the contact surface of the first contact, thereby removing contaminants and other debris from the contact surface of the first contact. As the contacts are deflected, the second contact is mechanically biases against the first contact to eliminate contact bounce.

Abstract translation: 提供具有自清洁触点的弹性体开关。 开关包括基板和开关致动器，该开关致动器被配置为沿着大致垂直于基板的表面的轴线往复运动。 包括大致垂直于致动器运动轴线的接触表面的第一开关触头由开关致动器承载。 第二开关触点从基板的表面悬臂。 致动器沿第一方向朝向基板的往复作用用于迫使第一接触抵靠第二接触件的远端。 由于致动器沿第一方向的进一步往复运动，两个触头被偏转在一起。 当接触件偏转时，第二接触件的远端穿过第一接触件的接触表面，从而从第一接触件的接触表面去除污染物和其它碎屑。 当接触件偏转时，第二接触件机械地偏压第一触点以消除接触反弹。

公开(公告)号：US5298706A

公开(公告)日：1994-03-29

申请号：US929723

申请日：1992-08-13

Applicant: George P. English ,  Stephen S. Damitio

Inventor： George P. English ,  Stephen S. Damitio

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H1/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2203/03 ,  H01H2211/028 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2217/02 ,  H01H2221/026 ,  H01H2221/062 ,  H01H2233/016 ,  H01H2239/02

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。

公开(公告)号：US5294762A

公开(公告)日：1994-03-15

申请号：US935538

申请日：1992-08-25

Applicant: Masahiro Kaizu ,  Atsuhiro Horii

Inventor： Masahiro Kaizu ,  Atsuhiro Horii

IPC: H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H1/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/04

Abstract: A click-action membrane switch unit comprises a flexible base film having two surfaces, flexible circuits formed on at least one of the two surfaces of the base film and having interdigitating electrode contacts, a resist film formed on the flexible circuits and having a window in the region of the electrode contacts, a dome-shaped click spring made of electrically conducting material and having an edge placed on the circuits, and a layer fixed to the other surface of the base film and having an opening formed in the portion of the layer which aligns with the click spring.

Abstract translation: 点击式膜开关单元包括具有两个表面的柔性基膜，形成在基膜的两个表面中的至少一个表面上的柔性电路，并具有交错电极触点，形成在柔性电路上并具有窗口的抗蚀剂膜 电极接触的区域，由导电材料制成并且具有放置在电路上的边缘的圆顶状咔嗒弹簧，以及固定到基膜的另一个表面并具有形成在该层的该部分中的开口的层 它与点击弹簧对齐。

公开(公告)号：US4901074A

公开(公告)日：1990-02-13

申请号：US139919

申请日：1987-12-31

Applicant: Richard E. Sinn ,  Robert R. Williams

Inventor： Richard E. Sinn ,  Robert R. Williams

IPC: F24C7/08 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  F24C7/082 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2201/028 ,  H01H2207/016 ,  H01H2209/026 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/04 ,  H01H2209/06 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2209/084 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2229/062 ,  H01H2231/012 ,  H01H2239/018

Abstract: A keyboard switch assembly includes a thin, flexible, glass top layer forming a membrane. Disposed on an inner surface of the glass membrane is a first conductive layer forming an electrode. Disposed beneath the first conductive layer is an insulating layer or spacer having an aperture therein that defines a switch contact area. Beneath the spacer a rigid portion of the keyboard switch assembly is provided. The rigid portion of the keyboard switch assembly includes a rigid substrate with a conductive coating formed thereon to provide a second conductive layer or electrode disposed beneath the spacer. A flexible polymer layer may further be disposed between the rigid substrate and the second conductive layer to reduce point contact degradation in the keyboard switch assembly. Decorative paint layers may be formed on the inner surface of the glass membrane between the glass membrane and the first conductive layer. Alternatively, where the layers forming the keyboard switch assembly are transparent, a decorative paint layer may be disposed on an outer surface of the rigid substrate.

Abstract translation: 键盘开关组件包括形成膜的薄的，柔性的玻璃顶层。 设置在玻璃膜的内表面上的是形成电极的第一导电层。 设置在第一导电层下面的是具有限定开关接触面积的孔的绝缘层或间隔物。 在隔板下方提供了键盘开关组件的刚性部分。 键盘开关组件的刚性部分包括其上形成有导电涂层的刚性基板，以提供设置在间隔件下方的第二导电层或电极。 柔性聚合物层可以进一步设置在刚性基板和第二导电层之间，以减少键盘开关组件中的点接触劣化。 可以在玻璃膜和第一导电层之间的玻璃膜的内表面上形成装饰漆层。 或者，形成键盘开关组件的层是透明的，装饰漆层可以设置在刚性基板的外表面上。

公开(公告)号：US4314116A

公开(公告)日：1982-02-02

申请号：US161776

申请日：1980-06-23

Applicant: Herman B. Gordon

Inventor： Herman B. Gordon

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2209/002 ,  H01H2211/00 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2219/002 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/034 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2229/028

Abstract: A keyboard has first and second nested planar members with depressions formed thereon. The upper member is transparent. The lower member may be color coded and carry replaceable key indicia in the depressions.The laminated overlay nested planar members are disposed adjacent to a conventional elastomeric diaphragm switch assembly having an upper layer of shaped protrusions abutting the lower most inner surfaces of the second or lower member depressions. Frame structure of variable form assists in retaining the laminated overlay members in fixed relationship to the elastomeric diaphragm switch assembly.

Abstract translation: 键盘具有在其上形成有凹陷的第一和第二嵌套平面构件。 上部构件是透明的。 下部构件可以是颜色编码的，并且在凹陷中携带可更换的关键标记。 层叠覆盖层嵌套平面构件邻近传统的弹性体膜片开关组件设置，其具有邻接第二或下部构件凹陷的最下面的内表面的成形突起的上层。 可变形式的框架结构有助于将层叠的覆盖构件保持固定关系到弹性体膜片开关组件。