Press-key structure
US8030585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2227/036
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A press-key structure is disclosed, which comprises: a keycap, configured with a bottom surface; a substrate, being disposed under the keycap; and a pressing part, being arranged between the keycap and the substrate. In an exemplary embodiment, the pressing part further comprising: a frame, disposed on the bottom surface to be used for sustaining a pressing force from the keycap directly; and a plurality of supporting legs, being arranged surrounding the edges of the frame while extending outwardly from the same; wherein by connecting the outward-extending ends of the plural supporting legs to the substrate, the frame is supported and propped up by a specific height.
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