Key structure of keyboard
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Key structure with scissors-type connecting member
US9214293B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9214293-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314076470-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Publication date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
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A key structure includes a base plate, a keycap, a scissors-type connecting member, and an elastic element. The scissors-type connecting member is connected with the base plate and the keycap. After the key structure is assembled and the keycap is not assembled, the elastic element provides an upward first elastic force, and the scissors-type connecting member is bent to provide a downward second elastic force. By exerting a small force on the keycap, the key structure can be triggered.
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What is claimed is: 1. A key structure with a scissors-type connecting member, the key structure comprising: a base plate; a keycap disposed over the base plate, wherein when the keycap is depressed, the keycap is moved relative to the base plate; the scissors-type connecting member arranged between the base plate and the keycap for connecting the base plate with the keycap, thereby allowing the keycap to be moved upwardly or upwardly respective to the base plate, wherein the…
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Electricity · mapped topic
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Electricity · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9214293B2 cover?
- A key structure includes a base plate, a keycap, a scissors-type connecting member, and an elastic element. The scissors-type connecting member is connected with the base plate and the keycap. After the key structure is assembled and the keycap is not assembled, the elastic element provides an upward first elastic force, and the scissors-type connecting member is bent to provide a downward seco…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Primax Electronics Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H01H3/125. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Dec 15 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).