Key structure and portable computer using the same
US9748058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2221/04
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A key structure includes a key cap, a bridge assembly, a first supporting part, a second supporting part, an attractable element and a magnet. The bridge assembly includes first and second hinge parts. One end of the first hinge part has a first link bar, and the other end has a first pivot coupling portion and a first shaft having a first connecting portion. One end of the second hinge part has a second link bar, and the other end has a second pivot coupling portion and a second shaft having a second connecting portion coupled to the first connecting portion. When the magnet under a first attractive position, the first end of the attractable element is attracted to the first attractive position. When the magnet under a second attractive position, the second end of the attractable element is attracted to the second attractive position.
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