Keyboard hinge mechanism
US9793066B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2227/036
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments described herein provide a low travel switch mechanism. The low travel switch mechanism may include a substrate, a dome coupled to the substrate, a keycap, and an integrated pivot component disposed between the keycap and the dome. The integrated pivot component may include a hinge assembly coupled to a light guide structure. The hinge assembly may secure to the substrate, via one or more hinge interconnects, joints, or interlock features to form a pivot point. When the keycap receives a keystroke, the integrated pivot component may be operative to pivot about the pivot point and contact the dome to cause a switching event or operation.
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