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Key structure and portable computer using the same

US9748058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2016
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 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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