CA958452A - Keyboard actuator - Google Patents

Keyboard actuator

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Publication number
CA958452A
CA958452A CA130,915A CA130915A CA958452A CA 958452 A CA958452 A CA 958452A CA 130915 A CA130915 A CA 130915A CA 958452 A CA958452 A CA 958452A
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Prior art keywords
keyboard actuator
keyboard
actuator
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Expired
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CA130,915A
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CA130915S (en
Inventor
Dennis H. Kekas
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International Business Machines Corp
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International Business Machines Corp
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/702—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches
    • H01H13/705—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard with contacts carried by or formed from layers in a multilayer structure, e.g. membrane switches characterised by construction, mounting or arrangement of operating parts, e.g. push-buttons or keys
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/02—Details
    • H01H13/26—Snap-action arrangements depending upon deformation of elastic members
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/32—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts
    • H01H3/46—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using rod or lever linkage, e.g. toggle
    • H01H2003/466—Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts using rod or lever linkage, e.g. toggle using a living hinge to connect the levers
CA130,915A 1971-01-04 1971-12-23 Keyboard actuator Expired CA958452A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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US10355771A 1971-01-04 1971-01-04

Publications (1)

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CA958452A true CA958452A (en) 1974-11-26

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CA130,915A Expired CA958452A (en) 1971-01-04 1971-12-23 Keyboard actuator

Country Status (10)

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US (1) US3668356A (xx)
JP (1) JPS5221192B1 (xx)
CA (1) CA958452A (xx)
CH (1) CH534418A (xx)
DE (1) DE2165679C3 (xx)
ES (1) ES398485A1 (xx)
FR (1) FR2121212A5 (xx)
GB (1) GB1329370A (xx)
IT (1) IT945731B (xx)
NL (1) NL7117227A (xx)

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US3969600A (en) * 1975-06-11 1976-07-13 Burroughs Corporation Tactile feedback keyboard switch assembly and actuator
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NO142151C (no) * 1976-12-20 1980-07-02 Ring System Maskiner Gustav Trykknappanordning for tastbord eller liknende som er stoept i ett stykke av et fjaerende materiale
US4262181A (en) * 1980-04-21 1981-04-14 Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc. Snap-in switch housing
DE3041859A1 (de) * 1980-11-06 1982-06-03 Preh Elektro Feinmechanik Tastatur
US4351988A (en) * 1980-12-08 1982-09-28 Ncr Corporation Keyboard switch assembly
JPS58106824U (ja) * 1982-01-13 1983-07-20 エスエムケイ株式会社 キ−ボ−ド
DE3616669A1 (de) * 1986-05-16 1987-11-19 Jung Albrecht Fa Betaetigungsvorrichtung fuer schalteinrichtungen
NL8802937A (nl) * 1988-11-29 1990-06-18 Philips Nv Schakelmechanisme.
DE3930754C1 (en) * 1989-09-14 1991-04-11 Leopold Kostal Gmbh & Co Kg, 5880 Luedenscheid, De Electrical four-way switch - has joystick moving block operating leaf springs of snap-action switches
CA2014651A1 (en) * 1989-09-27 1991-03-27 Christopher K. Schroeder Long traveling button switch with enhanced user feedback
FI85072C (fi) * 1990-04-12 1992-02-25 Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd Kopplingsanordning.
US5228561A (en) * 1991-04-01 1993-07-20 Hewlett-Packard Company Long traveling button switch with enhanced user feedback
DE4209437A1 (de) * 1992-03-24 1993-09-30 Schurter Gmbh Hubverlängerungselement für Folientastaturen
US5358344A (en) * 1992-09-01 1994-10-25 Key Tronic Corporation Keyboard with full-travel, self-leveling keyswitches
US5422447A (en) * 1992-09-01 1995-06-06 Key Tronic Corporation Keyboard with full-travel, self-leveling keyswitches and return mechanism keyswitch
US5380969A (en) * 1993-04-28 1995-01-10 Sen-Cheng Wang Computer key
US5459446A (en) * 1994-10-21 1995-10-17 Texas Instruments Incorporated Fluid splash barrier apparatus for aircraft circuit breakers and the like
US6215081B1 (en) * 1998-08-31 2001-04-10 Brigham Young University Bistable compliant mechanism
US6757975B1 (en) 2001-01-25 2004-07-06 Brigham Young University Multi-layered compliant mechanisms and method of manufacture
ITTO20010877A1 (it) * 2001-09-14 2003-03-14 Bitron Spa Dispositivo di azionamento di un interruttore elettrico a lamina a doppio scatto.
US20070050995A1 (en) 2005-09-06 2007-03-08 Fred Schnak Razors
US7605338B2 (en) * 2006-12-18 2009-10-20 Panasonic Corporation Movable contact unit and switch using the same
JP2009205940A (ja) * 2008-02-28 2009-09-10 Panasonic Corp 導光シート及びこれを用いた可動接点体
TWD211318S (zh) * 2020-08-03 2021-05-01 宏碁股份有限公司 鍵盤的按鍵
WO2024120605A1 (en) 2022-12-05 2024-06-13 Merit Automotive Electronics Systems S.L.U. Longitudinal button assembly with an anti-jamming mechanism

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US3582584A (en) * 1968-08-19 1971-06-01 Nibot Corp Electrical switch having integral plastic parts
US3582594A (en) * 1968-11-15 1971-06-01 Mechanical Enterprises Inc Actuator useable for electric switches and the like

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE2165679A1 (de) 1972-07-13
GB1329370A (en) 1973-09-05
NL7117227A (xx) 1972-07-06
JPS5221192B1 (xx) 1977-06-08
JPS4714668A (xx) 1972-08-11
CH534418A (de) 1973-02-28
DE2165679B2 (de) 1973-02-15
US3668356A (en) 1972-06-06
ES398485A1 (es) 1975-08-16
DE2165679C3 (de) 1978-05-11
IT945731B (it) 1973-05-10
FR2121212A5 (xx) 1972-08-18

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