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Movable clamping device for foldable keyboard

US6561708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 3, 2001
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/90
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A foldable keyboard includes a clamping stage, and a retaining stage. The foldable keyboard has an accommodation region on rear edge thereof. A strip-shaped rail is formed in front of the accommodation region and a guiding groove is formed on an opposite side of the accommodation region. The clamping stage is laterally movable on the accommodation region. The clamping stage has a pair of bumps on a rear side thereof and each bump has a pivotal hole on an inner side thereof such that the clamping stage can be pivotally connected to the retaining stage. The retaining stage has a socket electrically connected to an internal circuit of the foldable keyboard and a portable electronic device can be inserted into the socket.

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