公开(公告)号：US20030051983A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：US10093917

申请日：2002-03-07

Inventor： Roy J. Lahr

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2223/052

Abstract: An expandable keyboard device includes an elastic belt and at least one keyswitch arranged on a side of the elastic belt. The keyswitch includes a first electrically conductive member and a second electrically conductive member, the first electrically conductive member and the second electrically conductive member configured to be contacted to activate the keyswitch. At least one of the first electrically conductive member and the second electrically conductive member is configured to be expanded in at least one dimension. Another expandable keyboard device includes an elastic belt, at least one keyswitch arranged on a side of the elastic belt and an arrangement configured to vector a force applied to a surface of the elastic belt toward the keyswitch. A keyswitch includes a first electrically conductive member and a second electrically conductive member. The first electrically conductive member and the second electrically conductive member are configured to be selectively contacted. At least one of the first electrically conductive member and the second electrically conductive member is configured to be expanded in at least one dimension.

Abstract translation: 可扩展键盘装置包括弹性带和布置在弹性带一侧的至少一个钥匙开关。 钥匙开关包括第一导电构件和第二导电构件，第一导电构件和第二导电构件被配置为接触以激活钥匙开关。 第一导电构件和第二导电构件中的至少一个构造成在至少一个维度上被扩展。 另一种可扩展键盘装置包括弹性带，至少一个键开关，布置在弹性带的一侧上，以及配置成将施加在弹性带表面上的力朝向钥匙开关传递的装置。 键开关包括第一导电构件和第二导电构件。 第一导电构件和第二导电构件被配置为选择性地接触。 第一导电构件和第二导电构件中的至少一个构造成在至少一个维度上被扩展。

公开(公告)号：US20030042123A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-06

申请号：US10231775

申请日：2002-08-28

Applicant: SMK Korea Co., LTD

Inventor： Gyu Chul Chun

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H2215/002 ,  H01H2215/034 ,  H01H2217/042 ,  H01H2221/068 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2231/042

Abstract: A key switch adapted to raise or lower a key top according to need is disclosed. The key switch includes a key top, a link assembly comprised of two link members and operatively connected to the key top, which is retracted by a pressure on the key top and extended by release of the pressure and which has an elastic member at its lower end, an FPC placed on a frame of a keyboard to recognize pressing of the key top, and a plate movably placed on the FPC, to which a lower end of one of the link members is connected, and which has an elastic supporting member being in contact with the elastic member of the link assembly. When the key top is pressed down, the link assembly is retracted while compressing the elastic member of the link assembly and the elastic supporting member of the plate. When the link assembly is further lowered, an elastic resistance of the elastic supporting member is suddenly increased, and thus the elastic member of the first link member is suddenly bent and quickly lowered, thereby affording a click sense to a user and enabling the bent portion of the elastic member to press the FPC.

公开(公告)号：US20030029708A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US09925459

申请日：2001-08-10

Inventor： Ching-Chiang Yu ,  Yong Te Tsao

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H2013/525

Abstract: A key switch, comprising a key base, a key cap, and a first linking member and a second linking member are installed between the key base and the key cap, and a flexible member installed on the first linking member. The flexible member can be a spring, and is curved outwardly at its normal position. The second linking member has a pressing lever that is in contact with the flexible member. When the key switch is pressed down, the pressing lever compresses the flexible member, causing the flexible member to change its shape from an outward curve to a straight line, then further to an inward curve, producing a sense of two-step touch control. When the pressing force is released, the resilient force of the flexible member restores the key switch to its original position, thereby requiring the installation of any rubber components.

Abstract translation: 一键式开关，包括键座，键帽，第一连接构件和第二连接构件，安装在键座和键帽之间，以及安装在第一连接构件上的柔性构件。 柔性构件可以是弹簧，并且在其正常位置向外弯曲。 第二连接构件具有与柔性构件接触的按压杆。 当按下按钮开关时，按压杆压缩柔性构件，使得柔性构件将其形状从向外的曲线改变为直线，然后进一步向内弯曲，产生两步触摸控制的感觉。 当按压力被释放时，柔性构件的弹性力将钥匙开关恢复到其初始位置，从而需要安装任何橡胶部件。

公开(公告)号：US20020175057A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-28

申请号：US09863276

申请日：2001-05-24

Inventor： Philip Swanson

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/705 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H2221/012

Abstract: An array of key members for inputting data or signals to an electronic device. Each key member has a convex outer surface including a plurality of outwardly converging facets. Each facet has corresponding alphanumerical characters or other indicia and is associated with a single switching element corresponding to alphanumerical characters or other indicia. Elements responsive to the application of pressure on each of the facets actuates a corresponding one of the switching elements. The array of key members comprises two or more aligned key members intersecting with two or more other aligned key members at at least one intersection. A finger base is located at the at least one intersection between adjacent key members and a single facet of the adjacent key members are located at each corner of the intersection.

Abstract translation: 用于将数据或信号输入到电子设备的一组关键构件。 每个键构件具有包括多个向外收敛小平面的凸形外表面。 每个刻面具有对应的字母数字字符或其他标记，并且与对应于字母数字字符或其他标记的单个开关元件相关联。 响应于在每个面上施加压力的元件致动相应的一个开关元件。 所述键构件阵列包括与至少一个交点处的两个或更多个对准的键构件相交的两个或更多个对准的键构件。 手指基座位于相邻键构件之间的至少一个交叉点处，并且相邻键构件的单个面位于交叉点的每个拐角处。

公开(公告)号：US20020166757A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-14

申请号：US10135666

申请日：2002-04-30

Inventor： Chien-Shih Hsu

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: H01H3/125

Abstract: The present invention relates to a push button switch apparatus and a method of assembling the same. One embodiment of the present invention is a push button switch apparatus with a scissors-like structure. A bearing portion and a recess are disposed on the base plate, and a pivot bearing space is formed between the base plate and the bearing portion. One arm of the scissors-like structure has a pivot axle at its one end, and a protrusion is disposed on the pivot axle. When the push button switch apparatus is assembled, the protrusion is disposed into the recess, and the pivot axle then enters into the pivot bearing space. Then pivot axle is retained within the pivot bearing space due to walls of the recess constraining the protrusion of the pivot axle, and the arm selectively rotates along the pivot axle.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及按钮开关装置及其组装方法。 本发明的一个实施例是具有剪刀状结构的按钮开关装置。 轴承部分和凹槽设置在基板上，并且在基板和轴承部分之间形成枢转轴承空间。 剪刀式结构的一个臂在其一端具有枢转轴，并且突起设置在枢转轴上。 当组合按钮开关装置时，突起被设置在凹部中，然后枢转轴进入枢转轴承空间。 然后由于凹槽的壁限制枢转轴的突起，枢转轴保持在枢转轴承空间内，并且臂选择性地沿枢转轴旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20020148712A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US10122023

申请日：2002-04-11

Applicant: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Tsuyoshi Narusawa ,  Kazuhiro Yakoyama ,  Takayuki Ito ,  Sadayuki Yaginuma

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2231/042

Abstract: A key-switch device includes a key-top having retainers formed on the back surface of the key-top, first and second levers disposed under the key-top, each lever including a base-end part and a pair of arms opposing each other and extending from both ends of the base-end part, the first and second levers being connected together rotatably about the substantial center of the pair of arms as an intersecting point, a lever-holding plate capable of retaining each lower end of the first and second levers, and an actuator member attached to and spanned between both the base-end parts of the first and second levers. Further, the actuator member has a concave slide-retainer-receiving part with the open top, and the base-end part of the second lever is slidably retained in the slide-retainer-receiving part.

Abstract translation: 钥匙开关装置包括具有形成在键顶的后表面上的保持器的键顶，设置在键顶下方的第一和第二杠杆，每个杠杆包括基端部和彼此相对的一对臂 并且从所述基端部的两端延伸，所述第一和第二杠杆作为交叉点围绕所述一对臂的大致中心可旋转地连接在一起，能够保持所述第一和第二杆的每个下端的杠杆保持板， 第二杠杆以及附接到第一和第二杠杆的两个基端部分之间并跨越的致动器构件。 此外，致动器构件具有带有开口顶部的凹形滑动保持器接收部，并且第二杆的基端部可滑动地保持在滑动保持器接收部中。

公开(公告)号：US20020139652A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：US10153707

申请日：2002-05-24

Applicant: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Mitsumasa Kako ,  Isao Mochizuki

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1635 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H2219/018 ,  H01H2239/058 ,  H01M2/1066 ,  H01M6/181 ,  Y10T307/786

Abstract: In a key switch device, a guide member constructed of a first and a second links, which guides a vertical movement of a key top, is movably mounted on a support plate with a mounting member provided with a rotatable shaft formed at a lower end of the first link and a slidably supporting position which sidably supports a slidable shaft formed at a lower end of the second link. The mounting member 6 is fixed on the support plate with a first, second, and third adhesive layers.

Abstract translation: 在钥匙开关装置中，由引导键顶的垂直运动的第一和第二连杆构成的引导构件可移动地安装在支撑板上，安装构件设置有形成在下端的可旋转轴 第一连杆和可滑动地支撑位置，其可靠地支撑形成在第二连杆的下端的可滑动轴。 安装构件6用第一，第二和第三粘合剂层固定在支撑板上。

公开(公告)号：US20020117386A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-29

申请号：US10024129

申请日：2001-12-17

Applicant: VIP Investments Ltd.

Inventor： Paul T. Clegg ,  Wallace E. Day

IPC: H01H013/70

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 is disclosed for keypads used in devices such as primary control points for automation systems in homes vehicles, or businesses. The switch matrix preferably includes a support frame for supporting a grid of key positioning members arranged in a series of rows and columns. The key positioning members each preferably include cantilevers which can be deflected by pressing the keys to activate switches associated with the keypad. The cantilevers preferably have knobs which are received in corresponding openings in the keys so that the keys can be removably attached to the cantilevers with a compression fit. This allows keys of different sizes and shapes to be easily attached to the keypad 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的开关矩阵。 开关矩阵优选地包括用于支撑布置成一系列行和列的键定位构件的格栅的支撑框架。 键定位构件各自优选地包括可以通过按压键来偏转以激活与键盘相关联的开关的悬臂。 悬臂优选地具有被接收在键中的对应开口中的旋钮，使得键可以以压缩配合可移除地附接到悬臂。 这允许不同尺寸和形状的键以各种配置容易地附接到键盘，而不需要针对每种情况的不同的附接装置。

公开(公告)号：US20020092750A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-18

申请号：US09683244

申请日：2001-12-05

Inventor： Chien-Shih Hsu ,  Mao-Sung Huang

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: H01H3/125

Abstract: A key device includes a base plate, a keycap set above the base plate, a scissors mechanism between the base plate and the keycap, and an elastic component with a first end connected to the base plate and a second end connected to the first supporting arm. The scissors mechanism includes a first supporting arm and a second supporting arm for forming the scissors mechanism in an intersecting manner. The elastic component includes a first angle formed between the base plate and the elastic component, and the first angle is less than 90 degrees. While the keycap is depressed, the keycap moves downwards with the second end of the elastic component, the elastic component rotates around the first end of the elastic component to decrease the first angle, and the elastic component is stressed and deformed to support an upward spring force of the keycap.

Abstract translation: 钥匙装置包括基板，位于基板上方的键帽组，基板和键帽之间的剪刀机构，以及弹性部件，第一端连接到基板，第二端连接到第一支撑臂 。 剪刀机构包括用于以交叉方式形成剪刀机构的第一支撑臂和第二支撑臂。 弹性部件包括形成在基板和弹性部件之间的第一角度，第一角度小于90度。 当键帽被压下时，键帽随着弹性部件的第二端向下移动，弹性部件围绕弹性部件的第一端旋转以减小第一角度，并且弹性部件被应力和变形以支撑向上弹簧 键帽的力。

公开(公告)号：US20020092749A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-18

申请号：US10017292

申请日：2001-12-18

Applicant: Pioneer Corporation

Inventor： Toshiyasu Iida

IPC: H01H013/70

CPC classification number: H01H21/22

Abstract: A switch operating device (50) is provided with: a mounting frame (4); a plurality of operating keys (10) each having a pressing portion (1) to be operated; a hinge portion (2) for elastically supporting each of the operating keys to the mounting frame; and a connecting portion (3), which is adapted to be elastically deformed and which is formed between the mounting frame and a vicinity of the pressing portion of each of the operating keys, for preventing an adjacent operating key or keys among the operating keys from moving slightly in response to an operation of one operating key among the operating keys which is adjacent to the adjacent operating key or keys.