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Low-travel key mechanisms using butterfly hinges

US9449772B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2013
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2237/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A key mechanism can include one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together.

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