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Illuminated keyboard switch structure

US6860612B2 · kind B2 · utility

73Cited by
12References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 26, 2002
Grant dateMar 1, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2219/0621
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An illuminated keyboard having a key portion, a backlight device, a light-condensing plate, a diffuser, a printed circuit board, and a light source. The key portion includes a seat and a key, and the key is disposed on the seat in a manner such that it is moved upwardly and downwardly. The backlight device is disposed beneath the key portion to illuminate the key portion. The light-condensing plate is disposed between the light guide and the key portion. The diffuser is disposed between the light guide and the key portion. The printed circuit board is disposed between the seat and the backlight device. The light source is disposed on the printed circuit board.

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