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Input devices with adjustable click force

US10622172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2015
Grant dateApr 14, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2215/028
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an input device may be provided. The input device may include: a housing having an upper portion and a lower portion; a key top provided at the upper portion; a lever member coupled to the lower portion via a joint; a plunger; and a switch including a depressible portion coupleable to the key top via the lever member and the plunger; wherein the plunger is coupleable to the lever member at a distance from the joint which is different from a distance from the joint at which the depressible portion is coupleable to the lever member.

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