Electronic device including key
US10141133B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10204
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments relating to an electronic device that includes a key An electronic device may include a housing having a through-hole formed therein. A key may be exposed through the through-hole and configured to be pressed. A key switch may be located on a rear surface of the key, wherein the key structure may be configured to enable the key to be pressed and to detect the press of the key. Moreover, a structure provided on a lower portion of the housing may be able to bear a pressure exerted by a user when pressing the key in a direction opposite the housing. Further, a dummy detachably provided between the housing and the structure, wherein the dummy, when being attached, may support the key and the key switch such that both are capable of being pressed in the through-hole toward the direction of the structure.
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