Method of forming a keypad assembly
US9823754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A keypad for an electronic device is provided and includes a substrate comprising an array of dome elements, an array of frets, an array of mechanical keys disposed in rows interleaved between the frets, a first deflection web supportively disposed adjacent to the substrate and a second deflection web disposed between the frets and the keys and the first deflection web. The substrate is configured to pre-load the first and second deflection webs toward the keys.
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