公开(公告)号：WO02069480A3

公开(公告)日：2003-05-01

申请号：PCT/US0206320

申请日：2002-02-28

Applicant: VIP INVEST LTD

Inventor： CLEGG PAUL T ,  DAY WALLACE E

IPC: H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/70 ,  H01H2207/048 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/056 ,  H01H2221/066 ,  H01H2223/058 ,  H01H2229/022 ,  H01H2237/004 ,  H01H2239/016 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A switch matrix 20 is disclosed for keypads 10 used in devices such as primary control points for automation systems in homes vehicles, or businesses. The switch matrix 20 preferably includes a support frame 22 for supporting a grid of key positioning members 28 arranged in a series of rows and columns. The key positioning members 28 each preferably include cantilevers 30,34 which can be deflected by pressing the keys 12 to activate switches 67 associated with the keypad 10. The cantilevers 30,34 preferably have knobs 44 which are received in corresponding openings 46 in the keys 12 so that the keys 12 can be removably attached to the cantilevers 30,34 with a compression fit. This allows keys 12 of different sizes and shapes to be easily attached to the keypad 10 in various configurations without the need for different attaching devices for each situation.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于诸如家用车辆或企业中的自动化系统的主要控制点的设备中的小键盘10的开关矩阵20。 开关矩阵20优选地包括用于支撑布置成一系列行和列的键定位构件28的格栅的支撑框架22。 键定位构件28各自优选地包括悬臂30,34，其可以通过按压键12而被偏转，以激活与键盘10相关联的开关67.悬臂30,34优选地具有旋钮44，其被接收在键的相应开口46中 使得键12能够以压缩配合可移除地附接到悬臂30,34。 这允许不同尺寸和形状的键12以各种配置容易地附接到键盘10，而不需要针对每种情况的不同的附接装置。