Narrow key switch
    1.
    发明授权
    Narrow key switch 有权
    窄键开关

    公开(公告)号:US09024214B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-05

    申请号:US12814010

    申请日:2010-06-11

    IPC分类号: H01H13/70 H01H3/12

    摘要: A narrow key switch for a low travel keyboard and methods of fabrication are described. The low-travel keyboard having narrow keys is suitable for a thin-profile computing device, such as a laptop computer, netbook computer, desktop computer, etc. The keyboard includes a key cap positioned over an elastomeric dome and a two-part scissor mechanism having two separate linkage structures on opposite sides of the dome. A link bar is also provided to transfer a load from a side of a key to the center if the key cap is depressed in an off-center manner. Transferring the load to the center helps to deform the elastomeric dome so that it can activate the switch circuitry of the membrane on printed circuit board underneath the dome. Separating the linkage structures into two separate parts allows for the use of a full-sized elastomeric dome for a narrow key switch. The full-sized dome provides the desired tactile feedback to a user. Thus, the tactile feel of the key is not compromised even thought the key is narrower than a conventional key.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于低行程键盘的窄键开关和制造方法。 具有窄键的低旅行键盘适用于诸如膝上型计算机,上网本计算机,台式计算机等的薄型计算设备。键盘包括位于弹性圆顶上的键帽和两部分剪刀机构 在圆顶的相对侧上具有两个独立的连接结构。 如果钥匙盖以偏心方式被按压,还提供连杆以将负载从钥匙的一侧传送到中心。 将负载转移到中心有助于使弹性体圆顶变形,从而可以激活圆顶下方印刷电路板上膜的开关电路。 将连接结构分成两个分开的部件允许使用用于窄键开关的全尺寸弹性体圆顶。 全尺寸圆顶可为用户提供所需的触觉反馈。 因此,即使认为钥匙比传统钥匙更窄,钥匙的触感也不会受到影响。

    Feedback responsive input arrangements
    4.
    发明申请
    Feedback responsive input arrangements 审中-公开
    反馈响应输入安排

    公开(公告)号:US20070043725A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-22

    申请号:US11204873

    申请日:2005-08-16

    IPC分类号: G06F17/30

    CPC分类号: G06F3/016

    摘要: Feedback responsive input arrangements are presented where arrangements includes: a sensor in mechanical communication with a surface layer, the sensor configured to generate electronic signals in response to applied forces exerted upon the surface layer; a processing module configured to convert electronic signals into user-defined programmatic dimensions; and a tactile feedback response component configured to actuate in response to electronic signals. In some embodiments, user defined programmatic dimensions are selected from the group consisting of: a state dimension, a magnitude dimension, and a temporal dimension. In some embodiments, the processing module is further configured to process user-defined programmatic dimensions into user-defined programmatic actions. In some embodiments, user-defined programmatic actions are coupled to graphical environments, the graphical environments configured to provide a graphic feedback response based on user-defined programmatic actions. In some embodiments user-defined programmatic actions are coupled to an aural environment, the aural environment configured to provide an aural feedback.

    摘要翻译: 呈现反馈响应输入布置,其中布置包括:与表面层机械连通的传感器,所述传感器被配置为响应施加在表面层上的施加的力产生电子信号; 处理模块,被配置为将电子信号转换成用户定义的程序维度; 以及被配置为响应于电子信号致动的触觉反馈响应部件。 在一些实施例中,从由以下各项组成的组中选择用户定义的程序化维度:状态维度,幅度维度和时间维度。 在一些实施例中,处理模块还被配置为将用户定义的程序化维度处理为用户定义的编程动作。 在一些实施例中,用户定义的编程动作耦合到图形环境,图形环境被配置为基于用户定义的编程动作提供图形反馈响应。 在一些实施例中,将用户定义的编程动作耦合到听觉环境,所述听觉环境被配置为提供听觉反馈。

    Portable computer clutch structures
    7.
    发明授权
    Portable computer clutch structures 有权
    便携式电脑离合器结构

    公开(公告)号:US08359710B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US13369492

    申请日:2012-02-09

    IPC分类号: E05C17/64

    摘要: A portable computer is provided that has a housing. Upper and lower portions of the housing may be joined using a hinge. A clutch mechanism may be associated with the hinge. The clutch mechanism may exhibit asymmetrical friction during opening and closing of the portable computer housing portions. Additional closing force may help to prevent the computer from having a lid that is too easy to close, without overwhelming the clutch with unnecessary friction. The clutch may have a clutch spring that is attached to a clutch shaft using a slot in the shaft. A lobe may be provided in the spring in the vicinity of the slot. A protective cap may be provided over the tip of the shaft to prevent damage to nearby wires. A friction band in the clutch may be used to directly engage an end of the spring.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种具有壳体的便携式计算机。 壳体的上部和下部可以使用铰链连接。 离合器机构可以与铰链相关联。 离合器机构在便携式计算机外壳部分的打开和关闭期间可能表现出不对称的摩擦。 附加的关闭力可能有助于防止计算机具有太容易关闭的盖子,而不会以不必要的摩擦压倒离合器。 离合器可以具有使用轴中的狭槽附接到离合器轴的离合器弹簧。 可以在槽的附近的弹簧中设置一个凸角。 可以在轴的尖端上方设置保护盖,以防止损坏附近的电线。 可以使用离合器中的摩擦带直接接合弹簧的端部。

    Portable computer clutch structures
    8.
    发明授权
    Portable computer clutch structures 有权
    便携式电脑离合器结构

    公开(公告)号:US08132293B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-13

    申请号:US12335520

    申请日:2008-12-15

    IPC分类号: E05C17/64

    摘要: A portable computer is provided that has a housing. Upper and lower portions of the housing may be joined using a hinge. A clutch mechanism may be associated with the hinge. The clutch mechanism may exhibit asymmetrical friction during opening and closing of the portable computer housing portions. Additional closing force may help to prevent the computer from having a lid that is too easy to close, without overwhelming the clutch with unnecessary friction. The clutch may have a clutch spring that is attached to a clutch shaft using a slot in the shaft. A lobe may be provided in the spring in the vicinity of the slot. A protective cap may be provided over the tip of the shaft to prevent damage to nearby wires. A friction band in the clutch may be used to directly engage an end of the spring.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种具有壳体的便携式计算机。 壳体的上部和下部可以使用铰链连接。 离合器机构可以与铰链相关联。 离合器机构在便携式计算机外壳部分的打开和关闭期间可能表现出不对称的摩擦。 附加的关闭力可能有助于防止计算机具有太容易关闭的盖子,而不会以不必要的摩擦压倒离合器。 离合器可以具有使用轴中的狭槽附接到离合器轴的离合器弹簧。 可以在槽的附近的弹簧中设置一个凸角。 可以在轴的尖端上方设置保护盖,以防止损坏附近的电线。 可以使用离合器中的摩擦带直接接合弹簧的端部。

    Hinge
    9.
    发明授权
    Hinge 有权
    合页

    公开(公告)号:US08091178B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-10

    申请号:US12081521

    申请日:2008-04-17

    IPC分类号: E05F1/14

    摘要: A hinge has a pintle, a moving leaf, a resilient device and a stationary leaf. The pintle has a resilient device mount formed on a distal end and is mounted securely in the stationary leaf. The moving leaf is mounted rotatably around the pintle and has a barrel having a protruding limit formed on an outer end. Because the resilient device mount is formed on the pintle, it does not break easily and may slip to prevent terminal failure and be reset when closed. The protruding limit abuts the stationary leaf and ensures a gap is formed between the leaves for wires cabling or the like. Therefore the hinge has improved wear and longer lifespan.

    摘要翻译: 铰链具有枢轴,活动叶,弹性装置和固定叶。 枢轴具有形成在远端上的弹性装置安装件并且牢固地安装在固定叶片中。 移动叶片可旋转地安装在枢栓上,并且具有形成在外端上的突出极限的筒体。 因为弹性装置安装件形成在枢轴上,所以它不容易断裂并且可能滑动以防止端子故障并且在关闭时被复位。 突出限制与固定叶片相邻,并确保在用于电线布线等的叶片之间形成间隙。 因此铰链改善了磨损并延长了使用寿命。

    Portable Computer Clutch Structures
    10.
    发明申请
    Portable Computer Clutch Structures 有权
    便携式电脑离合器结构

    公开(公告)号:US20120140397A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-07

    申请号:US13369492

    申请日:2012-02-09

    IPC分类号: G06F1/16 E05D11/08

    摘要: A portable computer is provided that has a housing. Upper and lower portions of the housing may be joined using a hinge. A clutch mechanism may be associated with the hinge. The clutch mechanism may exhibit asymmetrical friction during opening and closing of the portable computer housing portions. Additional closing force may help to prevent the computer from having a lid that is too easy to close, without overwhelming the clutch with unnecessary friction. The clutch may have a clutch spring that is attached to a clutch shaft using a slot in the shaft. A lobe may be provided in the spring in the vicinity of the slot. A protective cap may be provided over the tip of the shaft to prevent damage to nearby wires. A friction band in the clutch may be used to directly engage an end of the spring.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种具有壳体的便携式计算机。 壳体的上部和下部可以使用铰链连接。 离合器机构可以与铰链相关联。 离合器机构在便携式计算机外壳部分的打开和关闭期间可能表现出不对称的摩擦。 附加的关闭力可能有助于防止计算机具有太容易关闭的盖子,而不会以不必要的摩擦压倒离合器。 离合器可以具有使用轴中的狭槽附接到离合器轴的离合器弹簧。 可以在槽的附近的弹簧中设置一个凸角。 可以在轴的尖端上方设置保护盖,以防止损坏附近的电线。 可以使用离合器中的摩擦带直接接合弹簧的端部。