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Key structure

US7541554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 21, 2007
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2225/03
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A key structure comprises a membrane circuit, a substrate, a cover and a press element. The membrane circuit comprises at least one first signal generator and a second signal generator. The substrate is disposed below the membrane circuit to support the membrane circuit. The cover comprises a body and at least one protrusion, wherein the protrusion is disposed on the body corresponding to the first signal generator. The press element is disposed on the second signal generator, wherein when force is applied on the cover, the protrusion presses the first signal generator.

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