Adjustable ergonomic keyboard
US9317070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0216
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable keyboard having a number of keys (205) is formed in at least two segments (202, 203) which are mutually movable relative-to one another using a hinge or joint (206). Each of the segments (202, 203) of the keyboard has mounted thereon some of the keys (205). The adjustable nature of the keyboard reduces stress and discomfort to the user by reducing contortion to the user's wrists. More particularly, discomfort to the user caused by pronation of the wrists and/or ulnar deviation of the wrists is reduced. The hinge or joint (206) is in the form of a ball and socket-type joint with a locking mechanism, which preferably includes a pivoted handle (100), in the form of a lever, used for locking and unlocking the hinge or joint (206). The surface of at least one of the ball and socket of the joint define a plurality of recesses or a plurality of projections, to provide increased resistance to joint movement.
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