EP1385186A3 - A vandal-proof hermetically sealed keyboard - Google Patents

A vandal-proof hermetically sealed keyboard Download PDF

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EP1385186A3
EP1385186A3 EP03014058A EP03014058A EP1385186A3 EP 1385186 A3 EP1385186 A3 EP 1385186A3 EP 03014058 A EP03014058 A EP 03014058A EP 03014058 A EP03014058 A EP 03014058A EP 1385186 A3 EP1385186 A3 EP 1385186A3
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vandal
hermetically sealed
printed circuit
proof hermetically
sealed keyboard
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EP1385186A2 (en
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Pier Marco Camandona
Massimiliano Petiti
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Apem Italia Srl
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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
    • H01H13/78—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 characterised by the contacts or the contact sites
    • H01H13/785—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 characterised by the contacts or the contact sites characterised by the material of the contacts, e.g. conductive polymers
    • 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
    • H01H13/7006—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 comprising a separate movable contact element for each switch site, all other elements being integrated in layers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2201/00—Contacts
    • H01H2201/022—Material
    • H01H2201/026—Material non precious
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2203/00—Form of contacts
    • H01H2203/02—Interspersed fingers
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2205/00—Movable contacts
    • H01H2205/002—Movable contacts fixed to operating part
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2205/00—Movable contacts
    • H01H2205/016—Separate bridge contact
    • H01H2205/024—Means to facilitate positioning
    • H01H2205/03—Apertured plate
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/002—Legends replaceable; adaptable
    • H01H2219/014—LED
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2219/00—Legends
    • H01H2219/028—Printed information
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/002—Actuators integral with membrane
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/024—Transmission element
    • H01H2221/026—Guiding or lubricating nylon
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/024—Transmission element
    • H01H2221/03—Stoppers for on or off position
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/02—Laser
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2239/00—Miscellaneous
    • H01H2239/038—Anti-vandalism

Abstract

Described herein is a vandal-proof hermetically sealed keyboard (1) having a printed circuit (3), a plurality of keys (4) arranged on the printed circuit (3), and a metal plate (5) for protecting the printed circuit (3), a mat (6) made of rubbery material being set between the circuit (3) and the metal protective plate (5) and being provided with a plurality of mobile shaped portions (9), which each define the keys (4), and which engage slidably in respective guide seats (8) made through the protective plate (5).
EP03014058A 2002-07-26 2003-06-23 A vandal-proof hermetically sealed keyboard Withdrawn EP1385186A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITTO20020140U 2002-07-26
ITTO20020140 ITTO20020140U1 (en) 2002-07-26 2002-07-26 VANDAL-PROOF HERMETIC SEAL KEYBOARD.

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EP1385186A2 EP1385186A2 (en) 2004-01-28
EP1385186A3 true EP1385186A3 (en) 2005-04-20

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DE3228242A1 (en) * 1982-07-28 1984-02-02 Siemens AG, 1000 Berlin und 8000 München Keyboard
GB2183401A (en) * 1985-11-22 1987-06-03 Morse Nena Switch assembly
US4862499A (en) * 1987-09-04 1989-08-29 Phillips & Brooks, Inc. Deformable membrane keypad assembly for public telephones
DE9200205U1 (en) * 1992-01-10 1993-02-04 Dyna Systems Gmbh, 8999 Scheidegg, De
FR2688093A1 (en) * 1992-03-02 1993-09-03 Monetel Anti-impact keyboard cover

Patent Citations (5)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3228242A1 (en) * 1982-07-28 1984-02-02 Siemens AG, 1000 Berlin und 8000 München Keyboard
GB2183401A (en) * 1985-11-22 1987-06-03 Morse Nena Switch assembly
US4862499A (en) * 1987-09-04 1989-08-29 Phillips & Brooks, Inc. Deformable membrane keypad assembly for public telephones
DE9200205U1 (en) * 1992-01-10 1993-02-04 Dyna Systems Gmbh, 8999 Scheidegg, De
FR2688093A1 (en) * 1992-03-02 1993-09-03 Monetel Anti-impact keyboard cover

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