公开(公告)号：WO2016183490A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：PCT/US2016/032480

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: LEONG, Craig C. ,  ZERCOE, Bradford J. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  KRISHNAMURTHI, Mahesh ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  QI, Jun ,  LIU, Rong ,  YIN, Victor H.

Inventor： LEONG, Craig C. ,  ZERCOE, Bradford J. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  KRISHNAMURTHI, Mahesh ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  QI, Jun ,  LIU, Rong ,  YIN, Victor H.

IPC: H01H13/705 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: H01H13/023 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/048 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2219/0622

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing illumination to portions of keys (102) associated with a keyboard are described. A key includes a light guide (214) and a compressible dome (216) positioned below a keycap, and a light emitting element (218) optically coupled to the light guide. The light guide (214) is positioned at least partially around the compressible dome (216) and includes one or more sidewalls (214a), (214b) that exhibit high internal reflection. The light guide may be formed as a ring and may have sidewalls (602, 604) formed with one or more prisms. A butterfly (202), (204) or scissors mechanisms may also be provided.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于向与键盘相关联的键（102）的部分提供照明的系统和方法。 键包括位于键帽下方的光导（214）和可压缩圆顶（216）以及光学耦合到光导的发光元件（218）。 光导（214）至少部分地位于可压缩圆顶（216）周围，并且包括呈现高内反射的一个或多个侧壁（214a），（214b）。 光导可以形成为环并且可以具有由一个或多个棱镜形成的侧壁（602,604）。 还可以提供蝴蝶（202），（204）或剪刀机构。

公开(公告)号：WO2013096478A3

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：PCT/US2012070670

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: LEONG CRAIG C ,  NIU JAMES J ,  HENDREN KEITH J ,  BROCK JOHN ,  WILSON TOM ,  PATTON BRAD ,  LEUNG OMAR SZE

Inventor： LEONG CRAIG C ,  NIU JAMES J ,  HENDREN KEITH J ,  BROCK JOHN ,  WILSON TOM ,  PATTON BRAD ,  LEUNG OMAR SZE

IPC: H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: An input device configured to communicate with a computing device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, and a feature plate operably connected to the support mechanism. The support mechanism includes a first support and a second support. The first support and the second support are each connected to the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The first support and second support pivot to allow vertical movement of the keycap but lateral movement of the first support and second support are restricted.

Abstract translation: 被配置为与计算设备通信的输入设备包括至少一个键帽，可操作地连接到键帽并且被配置为将键帽从第一位置移动到第二位置的支撑机构以及可操作地连接到支撑机构的特征板。 支撑机构包括第一支撑件和第二支撑件。 第一支架和第二支架分别连接到至少一个键帽和特征板。 第一支撑件和第二支撑枢轴允许键帽的垂直移动，但第一支撑件和第二支撑件的横向移动受到限制。

公开(公告)号：WO2016183510A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：PCT/US2016/032515

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: KNOPF, Eric A. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  LEONG, Craig C. ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  ZERCOE, Bradford J. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  BROOKS, Ryan P. ,  WANG, Paul X.

Inventor： KNOPF, Eric A. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  LEONG, Craig C. ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  ZERCOE, Bradford J. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  BROOKS, Ryan P. ,  WANG, Paul X.

IPC: H01H13/705 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/88

CPC classification number: H01H13/7065 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2223/03 ,  H01H2223/054 ,  H01H2227/022 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  H01H2239/056 ,  H01H2239/074

Abstract: An input mechanism is disclosed. The input mechanism includes a dome support structure (314) defining an opening (404) that extends through the dome support structure to face a case (303), a collapsible dome (402) positioned in the opening and engaged with the dome support structure, and a cover member (316) coupled to the dome support structure and covering the collapsible dome, thereby retaining the collapsible dome within the opening of the dome support structure. The dome support structure may also be a frame comprising retention channels (412) which capture a pivot pin (414) of a butterfly hinge (304). The collapsible dome (402) includes a protruding member such as an actuation arm (423) that extends into an interior volume of the dome and an array of suspension arms (904). The butterfly hinge (1300) may include wings (1302, 1304) and a living hinge (1306). A method of assembling a keyboard comprising a collapsible dome is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入机构。 输入机构包括：圆顶支撑结构（314），其限定穿过圆顶支撑结构面向壳体（303）的开口（404）;定位在开口中并与圆顶支撑结构接合的可折叠圆顶（402） 以及联接到所述圆顶支撑结构并覆盖所述可折叠圆顶的盖构件（316），从而将所述可折叠圆顶保持在所述圆顶支撑结构的开口内。 圆顶支撑结构还可以是包括捕获蝴蝶铰链（304）的枢轴销（414）的保持通道（412）的框架。 可折叠圆顶（402）包括突出构件，例如延伸到圆顶的内部空间和悬挂臂阵列（904）的致动臂（423）。 蝶形铰链（1300）可以包括翼（1302,1304）和活动铰链（1306）。 还公开了一种组装包括可折叠圆顶的键盘的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2013096478A2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：PCT/US2012/070670

申请日：2012-12-19

Applicant: LEONG, Craig C. ,  NIU, James J. ,  HENDREN, Keith J. ,  BROCK, John ,  WILSON, Tom ,  PATTON, Brad ,  LEUNG, Omar Sze

Inventor： LEONG, Craig C. ,  NIU, James J. ,  HENDREN, Keith J. ,  BROCK, John ,  WILSON, Tom ,  PATTON, Brad ,  LEUNG, Omar Sze

IPC: H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: An input device configured to communicate with a computing device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, and a feature plate operably connected to the support mechanism. The support mechanism includes a first support and a second support. The first support and the second support are each connected to the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The first support and second support pivot to allow vertical movement of the keycap but lateral movement of the first support and second support are restricted.

Abstract translation: 配置为与计算设备通信的输入设备包括至少一个键帽，可操作地连接到键帽并被配置为将键帽从第一位置移动到第二位置的支撑机构，以及可操作地连接到支撑机构的特征板。 支撑机构包括第一支撑件和第二支撑件。 第一支撑件和第二支撑件各自连接到至少一个键帽和特征板。 第一支撑和第二支撑枢轴允许键帽的垂直运动，但是第一支撑件和第二支撑件的横向移动受到限制。