公开(公告)号：US07342190B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US11513887

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

Inventor： Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

IPC: H01H3/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H3/142 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2229/056 ,  H01H2229/058

Abstract: A pressure actuated switching device is made by applying at least a first layer of fluid conductive polymeric coating material to a surface of a sheet of green rubber material. The conductive polymeric coating is solidified to form an electrode, and the sheet of green rubber material is vulcanized. Two strips of green rubber may be simultaneously processed and then joined such that the respective layers of conductive coating are in spaced apart opposing relationship. The conductive polymeric coating may optionally be formulated with green rubber. Optionally, a blowing agent may be included in the conductive coating formulation so as to provide a cellular polymeric foam piezoresistive material from which the electrode is constructed. The green rubber sheets may be processed by a continuous rotary method or by a linear method using a clamping press having opening and closing dies for heating and joining the strips of green rubber.

Abstract translation: 压力驱动的切换装置通过将至少第一层流体导电聚合物涂层材料施加到绿色橡胶材料片的表面上而制成。 将导电聚合物涂层固化以形成电极，并将绿色橡胶材料片硫化。 可以同时处理两条绿色橡胶，然后连接，使得导电涂层的各个层间隔开相对的关系。 导电聚合物涂层可以任选地用绿色橡胶配制。 任选地，可以在导电涂层制剂中包含发泡剂，以便提供构成电极的多孔聚合物泡沫压阻材料。 绿色橡胶片可以通过连续旋转法或使用具有用于加热和接合绿色橡胶条的开闭模具的夹紧压力机的线性方法进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US07050045B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10337458

申请日：2003-01-07

Applicant: Jeffrey R. Baker ,  Carlos S. Sanchez ,  James D. Tickle

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Baker ,  Carlos S. Sanchez ,  James D. Tickle

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H04N2005/4417

Abstract: A pointing device may be directly soldered to a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, a bottom substrate defines a sensing region with a plurality of interdigitated conductive trace regions. Each trace region includes interdigitated common and sense traces. At least one via passes through the bottom substrate for each trace. Each via supports a conductive path from one trace to at least one lead element. Each lead element is solderable to a printed circuit board. A flexible substrate is constructed from a heat resistant polymer. The flexible substrate has a resistive layer deposited on a bottom side. A raised pedestal is formed on the bottom substrate top face around at least a portion of the sensing region. The pedestal separates the interdigitated conductive traces from the flexible substrate resistive layer. A button on a keypad membrane may be used to depress the flexible substrate onto the trace region.

Abstract translation: 指示设备可以直接焊接到印刷电路板。 在一个实施例中，底部基板限定具有多个叉指导电迹线区域的感测区域。 每个迹线区域包括交叉的公共和感测迹线。 每个迹线至少有一个通孔穿过底部基板。 每个通孔支持从一个迹线到至少一个引线元件的导电路径。 每个引线元件可焊接到印刷电路板。 柔性基材由耐热聚合物构成。 柔性基板具有沉积在底侧的电阻层。 凸起的基座围绕感测区域的至少一部分形成在底部基板顶面上。 基座将交错的导电迹线与柔性基板电阻层分开。 可以使用键盘膜上的按钮将柔性基板压在迹线区域上。

公开(公告)号：US06917002B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-12

申请号：US10756039

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

Inventor： Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

IPC: H01H3/14 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H35/24

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H3/142 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2229/056 ,  H01H2229/058

Abstract: A pressure actuated switching device is made by applying at least a first layer of fluid conductive polymeric coating material to a surface of a sheet of green rubber material. The conductive polymeric coating is solidified to form an electrode, and the sheet of green rubber material is vulcanized. Two strips of green rubber may be simultaneously processed and then joined such that the respective layers of conductive coating are in spaced apart opposing relationship. The conductive polymeric coating may optionally be formulated with green rubber. Optionally, a blowing agent may be included in the conductive coating formulation so as to provide a cellular polymeric foam piezoresistive material from which the electrode is constructed. The green rubber sheets may be processed by a continuous rotary method or by a linear method using a clamping press having opening and closing dies for heating and joining the strips of green rubber.

Abstract translation: 压力驱动的切换装置通过将至少第一层流体导电聚合物涂层材料施加到绿色橡胶材料片的表面上而制成。 将导电聚合物涂层固化以形成电极，并将绿色橡胶材料片硫化。 可以同时处理两条绿色橡胶，然后连接，使得导电涂层的各个层间隔开相对的关系。 导电聚合物涂层可以任选地用绿色橡胶配制。 任选地，可以在导电涂层制剂中包含发泡剂，以便提供构成电极的多孔聚合物泡沫压阻材料。 绿色橡胶片可以通过连续旋转法或使用具有用于加热和接合绿色橡胶条的开闭模具的夹紧压力机的线性方法进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US06756555B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US10136274

申请日：2002-05-02

Applicant: Wen-Kuan Lin

Inventor： Wen-Kuan Lin

IPC: H01H110

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2207/002 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2223/052

Abstract: A portable keyboard consists of a pliable key body and a circuit body. The key body has a plurality of key caps which is embedded with an electric contact made from conductive rubber. The circuit body is embedded with a connection line made from conductive rubber. The keyboard thus constructed is highly pliable, and may be bent, folded or twisted without affecting the electronic characteristics of the keyboard.

Abstract translation: 便携式键盘由柔韧的键体和电路体构成。 钥匙体具有多个密封帽，其嵌入有由导电橡胶制成的电接点。 电路体内嵌有由导电橡胶制成的连接线。 如此构造的键盘是高度柔韧的，并且可以弯曲，折叠或扭曲，而不影响键盘的电子特性。

公开(公告)号：US06750408B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10453038

申请日：2003-06-03

Applicant: Hiroto Inoue ,  Hiroyasu Okada ,  Masaki Sawada ,  Tamotsu Yamamoto

Inventor： Hiroto Inoue ,  Hiroyasu Okada ,  Masaki Sawada ,  Tamotsu Yamamoto

IPC: H01H2504

CPC classification number: H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/048 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2225/01 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2239/078 ,  H04N2005/4417

Abstract: In a multi-directional operation switch, an operating disk, upon being pressed at its upper side, tilts to depress a elastic pressing member, thus making hard rings of the driving member to press a resistor sheet sequentially. This operation allows resistor layers beneath the resistor sheet to directly contact annular electrically conductive layers facing the resistor layers in a desired sequence, respectively. The multi-directional operation switch has a reduced height and can produce a number of switching signals according to desired angular directions of switching operations.

Abstract translation: 在多方向操作开关中，操作盘在其上侧被按压时倾斜以按压弹性按压构件，从而使驱动构件的硬环顺序地按压电阻片。 该操作允许电阻器片下方的电阻层分别以期望的顺序直接接触面向电阻器层的环形导电层。 多向操作开关具有降低的高度，并且可以根据切换操作的期望角度方向产生多个切换信号。

公开(公告)号：US20030066741A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-10

申请号：US10227963

申请日：2002-08-26

Inventor： Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

IPC: H01H003/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H3/142 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2229/056 ,  H01H2229/058

Abstract: A pressure actuated switching device is made by applying at least a first layer of fluid conductive polymeric coating material to a surface of a sheet of green rubber material. The conductive polymeric coating is solidified to form an electrode, and the sheet of green rubber material is vulcanized. Two strips of green rubber may be simultaneously processed and then joined such that the respective layers of conductive coating are in spaced apart opposing relationship. The conductive polymeric coating may optionally be formulated with green rubber. Optionally, a blowing agent may be included in the conductive coating formulation so as to provide a cellular polymeric foam piezoresistive material from which the electrode is constructed. The green rubber sheets may be processed by a continuous rotary method or by a linear method using a clamping press having opening and closing dies for heating and joining the strips of green rubber.

Abstract translation: 压力驱动的切换装置通过将至少第一层流体导电聚合物涂层材料施加到绿色橡胶材料片的表面上而制成。 将导电聚合物涂层固化以形成电极，并将绿色橡胶材料片硫化。 可以同时处理两条绿色橡胶，然后连接，使得导电涂层的各个层间隔开相对的关系。 导电聚合物涂层可以任选地用绿色橡胶配制。 任选地，可以在导电涂层制剂中包含发泡剂，以便提供构成电极的多孔聚合物泡沫压阻材料。 绿色橡胶片可以通过连续旋转法或使用具有用于加热和接合绿色橡胶条的开闭模具的夹紧压力机的线性方法进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US06437682B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09952726

申请日：2001-09-14

Applicant: Scott LaDell Vance

Inventor： Scott LaDell Vance

IPC: H01C1046

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/046 ,  H01H2025/048 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2203/022 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2229/024 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: Pressure sensitive direction devices are provided which may facilitate assembly and provide higher tolerance for variation in alignment of components while still providing for pressure sensitive direction detection. The devices of the present invention may be particularly advantageous when integrated into devices, such as cellular radiotelephones, to provide a user interface to facilitate user navigation through increasingly complex menu structures. In various embodiments, the present invention may detect pressure in addition to two and, preferably, at least four directions. In particular embodiments, the devices of the present invention provides a switching device having a plurality of trace grid areas located, for example, on a printed circuit board and actuated responsive to pressure applied by a user through a poly-dome layer where increase pressure results in contact with a greater number of the traces in respective grids. Alternative embodiments include trace patterns which are substantially circumferentially arranged in patterns configured to detect user input. A select switch is included in various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract translation: 提供了压敏方向装置，其可以有助于组装，并且在仍然提供压力敏感方向检测的同时为部件对准的变化提供更高的公差。 当集成到诸如蜂窝无线电话机的设备中时，本发明的设备可能是特别有利的，以提供用户界面，以便通过越来越复杂的菜单结构来促进用户导航。 在各种实施例中，本发明可以检测除了两个，优选至少四个方向之外的压力。 在具体实施例中，本发明的装置提供了一种开关装置，其具有多个迹线格栅区域，例如位于印刷电路板上并响应于使用者通过多穹顶层施加的压力而被致动，其中增加压力的结果 与相应栅格中的更多数量的迹线接触。 替代实施例包括基本上周向地布置成被配置为检测用户输入的图案的迹线图案。 在本发明的各种实施例中包括选择开关。

公开(公告)号：US20020050919A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-02

申请号：US09952726

申请日：2001-09-14

Inventor： Scott LaDell Vance

IPC: H01C010/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/046 ,  H01H2025/048 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2203/022 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2229/024 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: Pressure sensitive direction devices are provided which may facilitate assembly and provide higher tolerance for variation in alignment of components while still providing for pressure sensitive direction detection. The devices of the present invention may be particularly advantageous when integrated into devices, such as cellular radiotelephones, to provide a user interface to facilitate user navigation through increasingly complex menu structures. In various embodiments, the present invention may detect pressure in addition to two and, preferably, at least four directions. In particular embodiments, the devices of the present invention provides a switching device having a plurality of trace grid areas located, for example, on a printed circuit board and actuated responsive to pressure applied by a user through a poly-dome layer where increase pressure results in contact with a greater number of the traces in respective grids. Alternative embodiments include trace patterns which are substantially circumferentially arranged in patterns configured to detect user input. A select switch is included in various embodiments of the present invention.

公开(公告)号：US6054664A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-25

申请号：US246150

申请日：1999-02-08

Applicant: Katsuhiko Ariga ,  Takaaki Yamamoto

Inventor： Katsuhiko Ariga ,  Takaaki Yamamoto

IPC: H01H13/06 ,  H01H1/06 ,  H01H9/04 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H1/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2201/032

Abstract: A membrane switch that suppresses the growth, or migration, of metallic ion crystals caused by condensation. First and second metallic conductive layers are provided on an inside of the first and second resin film, respectively. First and second non-metallic conductive layers cover the first and second metallic conductive layers, respectively. A spacer separates the first and second metallic conductive layers and includes an inner wall that, together with the first and second metallic conductive layers, defines a spacer cavity. At least one of the first and second metallic conductive layers is located a prescribed distance from the spacer inner wall, as the spacer inner wall provides a pathway for the metallic ion crystal migration.

Abstract translation: 抑制由冷凝引起的金属离子晶体的生长或迁移的膜开关。 第一和第二金属导电层分别设置在第一和第二树脂膜的内侧上。 第一和第二非金属导电层分别覆盖第一和第二金属导电层。 间隔件分离第一和第二金属导电层并且包括内壁，其与第一和第二金属导电层一起限定间隔件腔。 第一和第二金属导电层中的至少一个位于与间隔件内壁规定的距离处，因为间隔件内壁提供用于金属离子晶体迁移的路径。

公开(公告)号：US5573107A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-12

申请号：US512554

申请日：1995-08-08

Applicant: Sadao Nakano ,  Mikio Kiyosawa ,  Noboru Nakafuji ,  Toshihiro Motoki

Inventor： Sadao Nakano ,  Mikio Kiyosawa ,  Noboru Nakafuji ,  Toshihiro Motoki

IPC: H01H13/02 ,  C09K11/02 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H05B33/00 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05B33/20 ,  H05B33/22 ,  H05B33/26 ,  H05B33/28 ,  H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  C09K11/02 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H05B33/00 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05B33/20 ,  H05B33/22 ,  H05B33/26 ,  H05B33/28 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2209/002 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/06 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2215/01 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/018 ,  H01H2219/034 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2229/046

Abstract: An improved internally-illuminable push-button switch unit is proposed, which is an assembly comprising:(a) an upper sheet member integrally consisting of a first elastic sheet having such a light-transmissivity as to ensure image-visibility therethrough and a key-top part made from a light-transmitting synthetic resin having a Shore D hardness of at least 40 and protruded on the upper surface of the first elastic sheet;(b) a lower sheet member integrally consisting of a second light-transmitting elastic sheet and a click-plate presser made from a light-transmitting material and protruded on the lower surface of the second elastic sheet, the lower sheet member being positioned below the upper sheet member;(c) a light-conducting plate positioned below the lower sheet member;(d) a click plate positioned below the lower sheet member;(e) a circuit board positioned below the lower sheet member; and(f) a light source positioned below the lower sheet member and above the circuit board,at least either one of the first and the second elastic sheets being provided on at least one of the surfaces with a colored layer.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种改进的内部可点亮的按钮开关单元，其是一种组件，其包括：（a）由具有透光性的第一弹性片整体地组成的上片部件，以确保图像可视性， 顶部由肖氏D硬度至少为40的透光合成树脂制成，并突出在第一弹性片的上表面上; （b）由第二透光性弹性片和由透光性材料制成并突出在第二弹性片的下表面上的咔嗒声压制件整体构成的下片材，下片部件位于 上部片材; （c）位于下片构件下方的导光板; （d）位于所述下片构件下方的卡爪板; （e）位于所述下片构件下方的电路板; 和（f）位于所述下片部件下方并位于所述电路板上方的光源，所述第一弹性片材和所述第二弹性片材中的​​至少一个在至少一个所述表面上设置有着色层。