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Button assembly and method of manufacturing thereof

US11635634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2021
Grant dateApr 25, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C13/001
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a button-enabled housing assembly includes pre-forming a composite button component or insert having an elastically flexible button membrane that is mounted on a rigid frame, and thereafter molding a housing over the button insert. The composite button insert is formed in a co-molding operation and can include a rigid island in the flexible button membrane for supporting a cosmetic keycap.

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