Structure of keyboard combinable with electronic device
US8284543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1669
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A structure of a keyboard is combinable with an electronic device, and includes a keyboard body and a frame. The frame is of a U-shape having two limbs that has end portions slidably fit in elongate slots defined in two side walls of the keyboard body to be movable along the slots and rotatable with respect thereto. When the keyboard body and the frame are assembled together, the keyboard structure defines in a top thereof a receptacle for receiving and retaining the electronic device. The keyboard body includes a signal output structure engageable with a signal transmission interface of the electronic device. When combined together for operation, the electronic device is movable with the frame to expose keys of the keyboard. The electronic device is detachable from the keyboard structure for independent operation thereby reducing the overall size for easy carrying.
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