公开(公告)号：US20240331956A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18742584

申请日：2024-06-13

Applicant: Lutron Technology Company LLC

Inventor： Chris Dimberg ,  Matthew Philip McDonald

IPC: H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/28 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H23/16 ,  H02G3/14 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H05B45/00 ,  H05B47/10 ,  H05B47/19

CPC classification number: H01H9/0207 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/0235 ,  H01H9/287 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H23/16 ,  H02G3/14 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H05B45/00 ,  H05B47/10 ,  H05B47/19 ,  H01H9/025 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  Y02B90/20 ,  Y04S20/14

Abstract: A mounting frame may be configured as a self-adjusting mounting frame that biases itself against a surface of structure. The mounting frame may be a component, for example, of a remote control device or a faceplate assembly. The mounting frame may be configured to bias a rear surface of the mounting frame against the surface of a structure. The mounting frame may include biasing members. Each biasing member may include an attachment portion and a pair of resilient spring arms that suspend the attachment portion relative to a perimeter wall of the mounting frame such that the attachment portion is spaced further from the rear surface of the mounting frame than locations where the spring arms extend from the mounting frame. The rear surface of the mounting frame may be defined by the perimeter wall.

公开(公告)号：US20180151314A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-31

申请号：US15881363

申请日：2018-01-26

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：US20170263392A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15231788

申请日：2016-08-09

Applicant: I-Rocks Technology Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Ching-Shi Fong

IPC: H01H13/86

CPC classification number: H01H13/86 ,  H01H2223/00 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/046

Abstract: A keyboard structure includes a main body, on which a plurality of keystrokes and a upper surface are configured, where binding members are configured on the upper surface so that building blocks can be combined with the keyboard through the binding members, allowing the surface of the main body to be decorated. Furthermore, the binding members may be configured on a mounting element, and the mounting element is then combined with the main body in such a way that the main body can have the binding members adapted to be in combination with building blocks similarly.

公开(公告)号：US09396894B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14071590

申请日：2013-11-04

Applicant: David P. Pora ,  Nathaniel J. Bower ,  Alex J. Sinton

Inventor： David P. Pora ,  Nathaniel J. Bower ,  Alex J. Sinton

IPC: H01H19/08 ,  H01H19/04 ,  H01H19/14

CPC classification number: H01H19/08 ,  H01H19/04 ,  H01H19/14 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2221/044 ,  H01H2223/034

Abstract: An improved electrical switch that provides for manual connection and disconnect of power by hand by utilizing a compressible stack of elements to load force over a radial distance as rotated by a user of the switch to establish a high force, low resistance connection.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的电气开关，其通过利用可压缩的元件组来提供手动连接和手动断开电力，以在由开关的用户转动的径向距离上承受力，以建立高的力，低电阻连接。

公开(公告)号：US20160071668A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14542489

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Edward S. HUO ,  Yaocheng ZHANG ,  Ashutosh Y. SHUKLA ,  David A. PAKULA ,  Matthew D. HILL ,  Michael Benjamin WITTENBERG ,  Scott A. MYERS

IPC: H01H21/04 ,  H01H21/30

CPC classification number: H01H21/04 ,  H01H15/24 ,  H01H21/30 ,  H01H21/36 ,  H01H2221/016 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/044 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: The embodiments discussed herein relate to electrical switches. Specifically, the embodiments include a pivoting switch that translates a rotational movement of a portion of the pivoting switch into a linear movement for toggling a button. The pivoting switch can include a pin that extends into a bracket in order to define and limit a rotational movement of the pivoting switch. The pivoting switch can further include a switch cavity that can force a knob of the button to move with the pivoting switch. The embodiments can further include an electrical switch having a welded cover plate. The welded cover plate can include arms that extend across and are welded to one or more surfaces of the electrical switch. The welded cover plate provides a more secure retaining mechanism for the electrical switch in order to reduce bending of certain portions of the electrical switch when the electrical switch is toggled.

公开(公告)号：US20150279591A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14269126

申请日：2014-05-03

Applicant: SILITECH TECHNOLOGY CORP.

Inventor： LONG-JYH PAN ,  YEN-CHIH LIN

IPC: H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/02 ,  H01H2219/044 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2223/003 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/054 ,  H01H2227/022

Abstract: A key structure includes a switch circuit, a frame layer, a deformable elastic element and a pressing unit. The switch circuit has a predetermined pressing region. The frame layer is disposed on the switch circuit, and the frame layer has a receiving space. The deformable elastic element is disposed on the switch circuit and received in the receiving space of the frame layer. The pressing unit includes a key body contacting the deformable elastic element. The deformable elastic element is disposed between the switch circuit and the key body, and the contact area between the deformable elastic element and the switch circuit is smaller than the contact area between the deformable elastic element and the key body. Whereby, when a predetermined pressure is pressed upon the pressing unit, the predetermined pressure is balancedly pressed on the predetermined pressing region of the switch circuit through the deformable elastic element.

Abstract translation: 钥匙结构包括开关电路，框架层，可变形弹性元件和按压单元。 开关电路具有预定的按压区域。 框架层设置在开关电路上，框架层具有接收空间。 可变形弹性元件设置在开关电路上并被接收在框架层的接收空间中。 按压单元包括与可变形弹性元件接触的键体。 可变形弹性元件设置在开关电路和键体之间，可变形弹性元件和开关电路之间的接触面积小于可变形弹性元件和键体之间的接触面积。 由此，当在按压单元上按压预定压力时，通过可变形弹性元件将预定压力平衡地按压在开关电路的预定按压区域上。

公开(公告)号：US09069168B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13464886

申请日：2012-05-04

Applicant: Yong Yan

Inventor： Yong Yan

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G02B26/08 ,  H01H13/84

CPC classification number: G02B26/08 ,  H01H13/84 ,  H01H2217/018 ,  H01H2219/054 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/046

Abstract: A method of utilizing raised parts on a keypad surface, called separation walls, is disclosed. Separation walls can help prevent unintended key hits so that keys can be smaller and be placed with higher densities on small devices. Separation walls with slits can also make light beam keypads operable with multiple fingers at a higher input speed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在键盘表面上利用凸起部件的方法，称为分隔壁。 分隔墙可以帮助防止意外的按键命中，使键可以更小，并在小型设备上放置更高的密度。 具有狭缝的分隔壁还可以使光束键盘以更高的输入速度用多个手指操作。

公开(公告)号：US09000312B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13632071

申请日：2012-09-30

Applicant: Lite-On Electronics (Guangzhou) Limited ,  Lite-On Technology Corporation

Inventor： Hai-Nan Shen ,  Shan-Yu Lu

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H13/72 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H13/06 ,  H01H13/86

CPC classification number: H01H13/06 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2227/026

Abstract: A waterproof keyboard includes a lower housing, a circuit membrane disposed on the lower housing, a pressure plate disposed on the circuit membrane, an elastomer member, an upper housing disposed on the elastomer member and a plurality of key caps disposed on the upper housing. The pressure plate has a main body formed with a plurality of openings and ridges. The elastomer member has a plurality of switch domes disposed in the openings correspondingly, a base layer disposed on the main body, and a plurality of raised portions disposed on the ridges respectively. The ridges of the pressure plate presses tightly to the underside of the raised portions. The pressure plate is constructed to evenly support the elastomer member.

Abstract translation: 防水键盘包括下壳体，设置在下壳体上的电路膜，设置在电路膜上的压板，弹性体构件，设置在弹性体构件上的上壳体和设置在上壳体上的多个键帽。 压板具有形成有多个开口和脊的主体。 所述弹性体构件具有相应地设置在所述开口中的多个开关圆顶，设置在所述主体上的基底层和分别设置在所述脊上的多个凸起部。 压板的脊部紧紧地压在凸起部分的下侧。 压板被构造成均匀地支撑弹性体构件。

公开(公告)号：US20140307413A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US13939350

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION ,  LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED

Inventor： MING-FU YEN ,  CHIEN-HSIN LEE ,  CHIN-FA WU ,  YUAN-CHIEH CHENG ,  CHEN-YU TSAI

IPC: H01H9/16

CPC classification number: H01H9/161 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2219/044 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/038

Abstract: A light-emitting keyboard includes a keycap, a frame and a solid-state lighting source. The keycap has a light-entrance portion formed on the periphery thereof, and a touch surface for pressing by user. The keycap is made of light-guiding material and defines a light-guiding path from the light entrance portion to the touch surface. The frame is arranged adjacent to the keycap and surrounds the periphery of the keycap. The frame is made of light-guiding material and forms at least one light-outputting surface. The at least one light-outputting surface is contiguous to the light-entrance portion. The solid-state lighting source is fixed to the frame and emits light from the light-outputting surface into the light-entrance portion by the light-guiding path, and exits from the touch surface of the keycap. The instant disclosure also provides an illuminating structure of the keyboard, and a keycap thereof.

Abstract translation: 发光键盘包括键帽，框架和固态照明源。 键帽具有形成在其周边上的光入口部分和用于按压的触摸表面。 键帽由导光材料制成，并且限定从光入射部分到触摸表面的导光路径。 框架布置成与键帽相邻并且围绕键帽的周边。 框架由导光材料制成，并形成至少一个光输出表面。 所述至少一个光输出表面邻近所述光入口部分。 固态照明光源固定在框架上，通过导光路径从光出射面向光入射部发射光，并从键帽的触摸面射出。 本公开还提供了键盘的照明结构及其键帽。

公开(公告)号：US08525639B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12417078

申请日：2009-04-02

Applicant: Paul Anson Brown ,  Aaron Daniel Thieme

Inventor： Paul Anson Brown ,  Aaron Daniel Thieme

IPC: G05B19/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/70 ,  H01H2207/048 ,  H01H2217/026 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/018 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/058 ,  H01H2229/022 ,  H01H2229/034 ,  H01H2229/042 ,  H01H2233/042 ,  H01H2239/048 ,  H01H2239/066 ,  H01H2300/04 ,  H01H2300/042

Abstract: In some embodiments, a wall-mountable, configurable controller having control keys (e.g., less than eight keys or another small number of keys), a subassembly including circuitry, and a control key insert removably mountable to the subassembly and including at least one of the control keys. The circuitry can include a limit switch that is biased in a default state but moveable into a learning state in response to user-exerted force. In some embodiments, the controller includes an IR emitter and an IR receiver and is operable to clone another device by sending configuring radiation from the emitter to the other device's IR receiver. Preferably, the emitter and receiver are positioned so that a controller's IR emitter aligns with the IR receiver of an identical controller when the controllers are positioned face to face. In some embodiments, the controller provides audible and visual feedback to users when operating in a learning mode.