Patent · US Expired

Key switch improved in feel of actuation and return speed during operation by finger

US6455795B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1999
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2221/028
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a key switch in which a stem extending from a key top is slidably inserted into a seat formed on a housing; and longitudinal grooves extending in the direction of the axis X of reciprocating movement of the stem are formed in the circumferential surface of the stem which is in contact with the inner surface of the seat.

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