公开(公告)号：US20100013355A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：US12438584

申请日：2007-08-28

Applicant: Harald Mangold

Inventor： Harald Mangold

IPC: H01L41/113

CPC classification number: H03K17/964 ,  D06F39/005 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01L41/042 ,  H01L41/1132 ,  H03K2217/96015

Abstract: A push button switch including a piezoelectric element (10) which is arranged between a first electrode (16) and a second electrode (18) in such a manner that, when a pressure is exerted on the piezoelectric element, an electric voltage is generated between the first and the second electrode (16, 18). The voltage generated between the first and the second electrode (16, 18) of the piezoelectric element (10) is amplified via a suitable amplifier circuit (20) and supplied, for example, to a controller of an operating device of an electronic domestic appliance.

Abstract translation: 一种按钮开关，包括压电元件（10），其被布置在第一电极（16）和第二电极（18）之间，使得当压力施加在压电元件上时， 第一和第二电极（16,18）。 在压电元件（10）的第一和第二电极（16,18）之间产生的电压通过合适的放大器电路（20）被放大，并且例如被提供给家用电器的操作装置的控制器 。

公开(公告)号：US07250708B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-31

申请号：US10415967

申请日：2001-11-02

Applicant: Mathias Stadelmann

Inventor： Mathias Stadelmann

IPC: H01L41/08

CPC classification number: H01H9/16 ,  E05Y2400/852 ,  E05Y2900/50 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2215/05 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric switch, especially a piezo switch, with optical and/or mechanical feedback of the switching operation. The switch contains at least one switching element, especially beneath a cover panel, which can be activated by means of an activating element. This causes a switching signal to be generated and guided out via electrical contacts. The activating element itself is configured in the form of a passive luminous body consisting of an at least translucent material, which can be illuminated by active luminous means. The mechanical feedback of the switching operation can take place using a vibrator which is activated by the switching operation that has been initiated and conveys a vibrating motion to the luminous body.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有切换操作的光学和/或机械反馈的电开关，特别是压电开关。 开关包含至少一个开关元件，特别是在盖板下方，其可以通过激活元件而被激活。 这导致通过电触点产生和导出开关信号。 激活元件本身被配置为由能够被主动发光装置照亮的至少半透明材料组成的被动发光体的形式。 切换操作的机械反馈可以使用由已经启动的切换操作激活的振动器并且向振动体传递振动。

公开(公告)号：US20070097595A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11223873

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: Zoran Radivojevic ,  Kenichi Hashizume

Inventor： Zoran Radivojevic ,  Kenichi Hashizume

IPC: H01G4/35

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2203/008 ,  H01H2211/016 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2219/0023 ,  H01H2219/012 ,  H01H2229/022 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2300/04

Abstract: A keyboard device formed of a generally planar interaction module having first and second sides, comprising a plurality of input indicia displayed on a first side, a matrix of micro-switchers coupled to the second side of the interaction module formed of a generally planar first electrode sheet having a first plurality of generally parallel conductive traces each separated by one of a first plurality of insulation traces on a first side of the first generally planar electrode sheet, and a generally planar second electrode sheet having a second plurality of generally parallel conductive traces each separated by one of a second plurality of insulation traces on a first side of the second generally planar electrode sheet, and a generally planar piezo sheet having a first side coupled to the first side of the generally planar first electrode sheet and a second side coupled to the first side of the generally planar second electrode sheet.

Abstract translation: 由具有第一和第二侧面的大致平面的相互作用模块形成的键盘装置，包括在第一侧上显示的多个输入标记，耦合到所述相互作用模块的第二侧的微型切换器的矩阵，该相互作用模块由大致平面的第一电极 片材具有第一多个大致平行的导电迹线，每个导电迹线由第一大体上平面的电极片的第一侧上的第一多个绝缘迹线中的一个分隔开，并且大体上平面的第二电极片具有第二多个大致平行的导电迹线， 由第二大体上平面的电极片的第一侧上的第二多个绝缘迹线中的一个分隔开，并且大体上平面的压电片具有耦合到大体平面的第一电极片的第一侧的第一侧，以及耦合到 大体上平面的第二电极片的第一面。

公开(公告)号：US20060262088A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11393377

申请日：2006-03-30

Applicant: Lorenzo Baldo ,  Chantal Combi ,  Simone Sassolini ,  Marco Del Sarto

Inventor： Lorenzo Baldo ,  Chantal Combi ,  Simone Sassolini ,  Marco Del Sarto

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G01L9/0045 ,  G01L9/0054 ,  G01L19/141 ,  G01L19/147 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2239/01 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/16195 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: In a data-input device an actuator element that can be manually actuated, and a sensor mechanically coupled to the actuator element. The sensor is formed in a body of semiconductor material housing a first sensitive element, which detects the actuation of the actuator element and generates electrical control signals. The first sensitive element is a microelectromechanical pressure sensor, formed by: a cavity made within the body; a diaphragm made in a surface portion of the body and suspended above the cavity; and piezoresistive transducer elements integrated in peripheral surface portions of the diaphragm in order to detect its deformations upon actuation of the actuator element.

Abstract translation: 在数据输入装置中，可以手动致动的致动器元件和机械地联接到致动器元件的传感器。 传感器形成在容纳第一敏感元件的半导体材料体中，该第一敏感元件检测致动元件的致动并产生电控制信号。 第一敏感元件是微机电压力传感器，其由以下部件形成：在体内形成的空腔; 隔膜，其制造在主体的表面部分中并悬挂在空腔上方; 以及压电换能器元件，其集成在隔膜的外周表面部分中，以便在致动元件致动时检测其变形。

公开(公告)号：US5674018A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-07

申请号：US363296

申请日：1994-12-23

Applicant: Peter Kaufman ,  John C. Echols ,  Henry Miszkiewicz

Inventor： Peter Kaufman ,  John C. Echols ,  Henry Miszkiewicz

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  B41J5/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2209/07 ,  H01H2219/008 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2223/024 ,  H01H2239/038

Abstract: A weatherproof electronic keypad includes a molded plastic housing, a plurality of transducers attached to the inside surface of the front wall of the housing, an electronic circuit mounted within the housing and connected to the transducers, and a graphics overlay removably affixed to the outside surface of the front wall of the housing. The front wall and overlay are sufficiently flexible that finger pressure applied to the overlay results in enough deformation of the front wall to activate the transducer underlying that portion of the inside surface. The overlay contains indicia which identify the location and function of the transducers. The overlay need not be attached to the housing as a part of manufacturing the keypad, but rather can be added in situ as part of installation of the keypad. This enables customized selection of a particular overlay in accordance with aesthetic and/or functional considerations, as well as replacement of the overlay in the field if necessary.

Abstract translation: 防风雨电子键盘包括模制塑料壳体，附接到壳体的前壁的内表面的多个换能器，安装在壳体内并连接到换能器的电子电路，以及可拆卸地固定到外表面的图形覆盖层 的外壳前壁。 前壁和覆盖层具有足够的柔性，使得施加到覆盖物上的手指压力导致前壁的足够的变形以激活位于内表面的该部分下方的换能器。 覆盖层包含标识换能器的位置和功能的标记。 作为制造键盘的一部分，覆盖层不需要附接到壳体，而是可以作为键盘的安装的一部分原位添加。 这可以根据美学和/或功能考虑来定制特定叠加层的选择，以及如果需要，在现场替换叠加层。

公开(公告)号：US5459461A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-17

申请号：US98851

申请日：1993-07-29

Applicant: Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

Inventor： Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/94

CPC classification number: G06F3/04892 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2211/002 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2219/011 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/038 ,  H01H2221/042 ,  H01H2221/084 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  H01H2231/01 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/052 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: The present invention includes a flexible, pressurizable keyboard made of resilient layers of plastic material, with molded keys which are deformable when pressed so as to send a signal to an electrical device. The keys are arranged with a flexible electrical circuit thereattached, which when depressed, establish a proper complete circuit.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括由塑料材料的弹性层制成的柔性的可加压的键盘，其具有可压制的可变形的模制键，以便向电气设备发送信号。 钥匙配有柔性电路，当被按压时，建立一个合适的完整电路。

公开(公告)号：US5231386A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-27

申请号：US557546

申请日：1990-07-24

Applicant: Eric L. Brandenburg ,  Patrick J. Franz ,  David H. Straayer

Inventor： Eric L. Brandenburg ,  Patrick J. Franz ,  David H. Straayer

IPC: H01H13/00 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807

CPC classification number: G06F3/0213 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  G05G2009/04762 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2225/03 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/052

Abstract: A keyswitch-integrated pointing assembly in which a plurality of substantially planar force sensing elements are disposed on a planar surface adjacent a keyswitch on a keyboard. The keyswitch includes a plunger which extends downwardly from a key cap for actuating a switch at the lower end of vertical key cap travel. The key cap engages an indexing surface when fully depressed which transmits force applied to the key cap to the force sensing elements. The force sensing elements are sandwiched between a pair of opposing plates thereby biasing the elements into a substantially linear operating region when no force is applied to the key cap.

Abstract translation: 一种钥匙开关集成指示组件，其中多个基本上平面的力感测元件设置在与键盘上的钥匙开关相邻的平面上。 钥匙开关包括从键帽向下延伸的柱塞，用于致动在垂直键帽行程的下端的开关。 当完全按压时，钥匙盖接合分度表面，其将施加到钥匙帽的力传递给力感测元件。 力检测元件被夹在一对相对的板之间，从而当没有力施加到钥匙盖时将元件偏压到基本线性的操作区域。

公开(公告)号：US4516112A

公开(公告)日：1985-05-07

申请号：US351081

申请日：1982-02-22

Applicant: Chee G. Chen

Inventor： Chee G. Chen

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G08C9/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2219/012 ,  Y10S310/80

Abstract: A transparent touch switching system is provided for direct overlay on a display screen to enable operator input by merely touching the screen. A piezoelectric polymer film is supported above the screen for selective localized depression towards the screen. The film has transparent flexible conductive coatings on opposite sides thereof for voltage generation in response to depression of the film.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种透明触摸切换系统，用于在显示屏幕上直接覆盖以通过仅触摸屏幕来实现操作者输入。 压电聚合物膜支撑在屏幕上方，用于朝向屏幕的选择性局部凹陷。 该膜在其相对侧上具有透明柔性导电涂层，用于响应于膜的压下而产生电压。

公开(公告)号：US3976899A

公开(公告)日：1976-08-24

申请号：US535995

申请日：1974-12-23

Applicant: David Geoffrey James Fanshawe

Inventor： David Geoffrey James Fanshawe

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/00 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H35/00 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/967 ,  H01L41/04

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K17/967 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2215/034 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/032 ,  H03K2217/96027

Abstract: A mechanical-electrical transducer producing an electric signal upon depression of a spring, such as a pushbutton. A piezoelectric element is held in contact with a snap-action spring, and bends when the spring snaps thus producing an electric signal.

Abstract translation: 在按压弹簧（例如按钮）时产生电信号的机械电传感器。 压电元件与卡扣弹簧保持接触，并且当弹簧卡扣从而产生电信号时弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US20240029973A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18254839

申请日：2021-12-06

Applicant: Clean Energy Labs, LLC

Inventor： Joseph F. Pinkerton

IPC: H01H35/34

CPC classification number: H01H35/346 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/026

Abstract: An electrically conductive membrane pressure switch, such as a graphene membrane pressure switch. The electrically conductive membrane pressure switch includes an electrically conductive membrane, source, drain plane, actuator, and movable element (such as a piston element). The actuator drives the movable element to create a pressure differential that moves the suspended section of the electrically conductive membrane between its on, off, and neutral states.