公开(公告)号：US4145584A

公开(公告)日：1979-03-20

申请号：US790759

申请日：1977-04-25

Applicant: Jon L. Otterlei

Inventor： Jon L. Otterlei

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H9/00 ,  H01H13/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/054 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2207/022 ,  H01H2209/014 ,  H01H2209/032 ,  H01H2209/07 ,  H01H2211/03 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/034 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2223/024 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2227/024 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H01H2229/038 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  H01H2229/062 ,  H01H2231/012 ,  H01H2239/01

Abstract: A keyboard switch construction in which contacting surfaces in spaced apposition on resilient, flexible, electrically non-conductive laminae are prevented from making contact in the absence of outside pressure by ribs formed in the material and substantially surrounding the conducting surface on one lamina. The switch construction is used in a control panel arrangement in which pilot and operative components are separately mounted and are associated by printed circuitry carried on a flexible insulating strip which may be physically continuous or may be electrically continuous using a multi-contact connector to interconnect two physically separate halves of the sheet.

Abstract translation: 一种键盘开关结构，其中防止在弹性的，柔性的，不导电的层上间隔地接触表面，在没有外部压力的情况下，通过形成在材料中的肋并且基本上围绕一个层板上的导电表面进行接触。 开关结构用于控制面板装置中，其中导频和操作部件被单独安装，并且由承载在柔性绝缘条上的印刷电路相关联，所述柔性绝缘条可以是物理上连续的或可以使用多接触连接器电连接以互连两个 物理上分开一半的片材。

公开(公告)号：US3969600A

公开(公告)日：1976-07-13

申请号：US586039

申请日：1975-06-11

Applicant: Dewey M. Sims, Jr.

Inventor： Dewey M. Sims, Jr.

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/14

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/002 ,  H01H2201/004 ,  H01H2203/054 ,  H01H2215/03 ,  H01H2215/034 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2217/016 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2223/034

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。

公开(公告)号：US3591749A

公开(公告)日：1971-07-06

申请号：US3591749D

申请日：1969-05-12

Applicant: SINGER CO

Inventor： COMSTOCK JAMES MARTIN

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2203/032 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2207/01 ,  H01H2207/012 ,  H01H2207/022 ,  H01H2209/014 ,  H01H2209/016 ,  H01H2217/012 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2229/032 ,  H01H2229/034 ,  H04M1/23

Abstract: A printed circuit keyboard having contacts thereon with leads from the contacts passing through the board and connected to conductors on the underside of the board. A ground plane in the form of a conductive sheet is positioned above the contacts and biased out of contact therefrom. This sheet could be Mylar plated with nickel. The Mylar sheet is positioned over an apertured member aligned with the contacts to provide the biasing. The Mylar is sufficiently taut so that only one contact can be positioned against the depressed Mylar sheet at one time. A cellophane or other member can be placed over the Mylar and aligned with the apertures to provide numeric indicators for the keyboard.

公开(公告)号：US20180218857A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15940909

申请日：2018-03-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert Y. Cao ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2231/042

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stack-up for an input device. The stack-up may include a flexible substrate having a switch and a light source. The switch has at least two contacts that are bridged in response to actuation of a dome that is positioned above the switch. The flexible substrate includes a signal trace for detecting the actuation of the dome and a power trace for providing power to the light source.

公开(公告)号：US09911554B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14747402

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.

Inventor： Linus Chien ,  Chia Feng Lee

IPC: H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/7013 ,  H01H2205/004 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2231/002

Abstract: System and methods for providing a keyframe module for a input device are disclosed. In an embodiment, the input device includes a keyframe having a key opening, and a key disposed within the key opening. The key includes a keycap having a bottom surface, a plurality of tabs that extend laterally from the bottom surface of the keycap, and a protrusion extending from the bottom surface of the keycap. A compressible dome structure is disposed underneath the protrusion, and a plate is coupled to the keyframe and disposed underneath the compressible dome structure. A plurality of openings is disposed within the plate, where a location of the plurality of openings corresponds to a location of the plurality of tabs such that one or more of the plurality of tabs pass through one or more of the plurality of openings in response to the depression of the key.

公开(公告)号：US20160379774A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14747402

申请日：2015-06-23

Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.

Inventor： Linus Chien ,  Chia Feng Lee

IPC: H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/88

CPC classification number: H01H13/7013 ,  H01H2205/004 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2231/002

Abstract: System and methods for providing a keyframe module for a input device are disclosed. In an embodiment, the input device includes a keyframe having a key opening, and a key disposed within the key opening. The key includes a keycap having a bottom surface, a plurality of tabs that extend laterally from the bottom surface of the keycap, and a protrusion extending from the bottom surface of the keycap. A compressible dome structure is disposed underneath the protrusion, and a plate is coupled to the keyframe and disposed underneath the compressible dome structure. A plurality of openings is disposed within the plate, where a location of the plurality of openings corresponds to a location of the plurality of tabs such that one or more of the plurality of tabs pass through one or more of the plurality of openings in response to the depression of the key.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于为输入设备提供关键帧模块的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，输入装置包括具有钥匙开口的关键框架和设置在钥匙开口内的钥匙。 钥匙包括具有底表面的键帽，从键帽的底表面横向延伸的多个突舌以及从键帽的底表面延伸的突出部。 可压缩的圆顶结构设置在突出部下方，并且板被联接到关键帧并且设置在可压缩圆顶结构的下方。 多个开口设置在板内，其中多个开口的位置对应于多个突片的位置，使得多个突片中的一个或多个穿过多个开口中的一个或多个，以响应于 沮丧的关键。

公开(公告)号：US20160225550A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-04

申请号：US14991136

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Inventor： Takashi HINOOKA ,  Chihaya SAKATA ,  Shinichi TAMAMOTO ,  Atsushi TSUCHIYA

IPC: H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/50

CPC classification number: H01H13/7057 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F15/02 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/04 ,  H01H2231/002 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/061

Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing having an opening; a circuit board having a plurality of electrodes, which is provided inside the casing; a contact member having a plurality of contact points corresponding to the electrodes, which is provided so as to seal the opening; and a key unit (press-key unit) having a key operation unit corresponding to the contact points, which is provided to the opening. The key unit (press-key unit) is attached to the opening detachably.

Abstract translation: 电子设备包括具有开口的壳体; 电路板，其具有设置在所述壳体内部的多个电极; 接触构件，其具有与电极对应的多个接触点，其被设置为密封开口; 以及具有与提供给开口的接触点对应的键操作单元的按键单元（按键单元）。 钥匙单元（按键单元）可拆卸地安装在开口上。

公开(公告)号：US20150077330A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14229258

申请日：2014-03-28

Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Shunichiro OKABE

IPC: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H13/7057 ,  H01H2217/032 ,  H01H2219/012 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2221/074 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/036

Abstract: The operation device includes a display part; a partition frame member arranged on the display part, and configured to divide the display part into a plurality of display surfaces; an operation button member having transparent operation buttons arranged on the respective display surfaces, and configured to join the operation buttons by integral molding to be able to deform the operation buttons in a pressing direction at respective one sides, functioning as fulcrums, of the display surfaces; switch parts arranged under the operation button member, and pressed by pressing of the operation buttons; and an output part configured to output information indicating whether or not the switch parts are pressed.

Abstract translation: 操作装置包括显示部分; 分隔框架构件，其布置在所述显示部分上，并且被配置为将所述显示部分分割成多个显示表面; 具有布置在各个显示表面上的透明操作按钮的操作按钮构件，并且被构造成通过一体模制来连接操作按钮，以能够使作为支点的按钮方向上的操作按钮变形，作为显示表面的支点 ; 开关部件布置在操作按钮部件下方，并按下操作按钮按压; 以及输出部，被配置为输出指示是否按下开关部的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08735748B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US12737869

申请日：2010-06-04

Applicant: Shigeru Yamada

Inventor： Shigeru Yamada

IPC: H01H9/26

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2223/003 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2229/026 ,  H01H2233/03 ,  H01H2239/038

Abstract: There is provided a keyboard structure capable of preventing a fingernail of a user from being inserted between key tops and achieving uniform illumination without illumination leakage. A key top body portion (120a) and an upper sheet (120b) are integrally formed to form a key top (120) and a flange portion (120d) is formed by protruding the upper sheet (120b) from the key top body portion (120a) toward an outer circumferential direction. A frame (122) is disposed between the adjacent key tops (120) and a gap is closed by the flange portion (120d) of the upper sheet (120b) and a flange portion (122a) of the frame (122).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种键盘结构，其能够防止用户的指甲被插入键顶之间并且实现均匀的照明而没有照射泄漏。 一体形成键顶部主体部分（120a）和上部片材（120b）以形成键顶（120），并且通过使上部片材（120b）从键顶主体部分突出而形成凸缘部分（120d） 120a）朝向外周方向。 框架（122）设置在相邻的键顶（120）之间，并且间隙由上片（120b）的凸缘部分（120d）和框架（122）的凸缘部分（122a）封闭。

公开(公告)号：US08665609B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13083743

申请日：2011-04-11

Applicant: Shinichi Tamamoto ,  Yuichi Nishimura

Inventor： Shinichi Tamamoto ,  Yuichi Nishimura

IPC: H05K7/02 ,  H05K7/04

CPC classification number: H01H13/86 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/0345

Abstract: A key device includes: a chassis which has an opening divided by one of a vertical rib and a horizontal rib; a plurality of keys which are arranged along the opening; and a substrate which is housed in the chassis, wherein the rib is engaged with the substrate.

Abstract translation: 关键装置包括：具有由垂直肋和水平肋中的一个分开的开口的底盘; 沿着开口布置的多个键; 以及容纳在所述底架中的基板，其中所述肋与所述基板接合。