Key module for a keyboard, keyboard, and method for providing a key tappet with a wire bracket
US11710609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2235/018
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
What is presented is a key module (110) for a keyboard. The key module (110) comprises a key tappet (220) comprising a coupling portion for coupling to a keycap for the key module (110). The key module (110) also comprises a module housing (230) formed to movably accommodate the key tappet (220), in order to enable a translational actuation movement of the key tappet (220) between a rest position and an actuated position relative to the module housing (230). The key module (110) further comprises a wire bracket (560) for providing tactile and/or acoustic feedback. The wire bracket (560) is elastically deflectable in the course of the actuation movement. The wire bracket (560) is bent with an overall bending angle of less than 360 degrees. The wire bracket (560) is fixed to the key tappet (220).
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