公开(公告)号：US20170148584A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15345519

申请日：2016-11-08

Applicant: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Inventor： Li-Sheng HSIAO

IPC: H01H3/46 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H3/46 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2221/068 ,  H01H2229/062

Abstract: A key structure includes a base, a keycap, and a connecting rod. The base includes a structural plate and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is configured on the structural plate. The keycap is configured on the structural plate and includes a plate body and a first hook. The connecting rod is configured under the structural plate and extending towards an extension direction. The connecting rod includes at least a second hook. The connecting rod moves along the extension direction relative to the base to drive the second hook to be fastened to or detached from the first hook. When the first hook is detached from the second hook, the keycap moves relative to the connecting rod to expose the space between the keycap and the base, and then the key structure is easily repaired or cleaned.

公开(公告)号：US20180102225A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15724822

申请日：2017-10-04

Applicant: ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC.

Inventor： Li-Sheng HSIAO

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H2009/187 ,  H01H2221/08 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  H01H2229/05

Abstract: A key is disclosed herein. The key is disposed on a baseplate of a keyboard device, and comprises a sheet metal keycap and a supporting structure. The sheet metal keycap includes a body portion and two bending portions. The two bending portions are formed by extending downward from a side of two punching holes on the body portion, respectively. The supporting structure is disposed between the sheet metal keycap and the baseplate. Two sides of the supporting structure are pivotally connected to the bending portions and the baseplate, respectively. The key is thinner due to sheet metal keycap which is integratedly formed. A keyboard device with a plurality keys is also provided herein.