EP2183757B1 - Keyboard mat and electrical appliance - Google Patents

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EP2183757B1
EP2183757B1 EP08774313A EP08774313A EP2183757B1 EP 2183757 B1 EP2183757 B1 EP 2183757B1 EP 08774313 A EP08774313 A EP 08774313A EP 08774313 A EP08774313 A EP 08774313A EP 2183757 B1 EP2183757 B1 EP 2183757B1
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70Switches 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
    • H01H13/702Switches 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
    • H01H13/705Switches 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
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70Switches 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
    • H01H13/81Switches 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 electrical connections to external devices
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2207/00Connections
    • H01H2207/004Printed circuit tail
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
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Die Erfindung bezieht sich zum einen auf eine einstückige Tastaturmatte und zum anderen auf ein elektrisches Gerät.The invention relates firstly to a one-piece keyboard mat and secondly to an electrical device.

Bei einem Kommunikationsendgerät, wie zum Beispiel ein Telefonanrufbeantworter, ist bekannt, ein solches elektrisches Gerät im Querschnitt in stehender L-Form zu bauen mit einem L-Winkel zwischen 90 und 180 Grad. Vorzugsweise ist ein L-Winkel von ungefähr oder gleich 110 Grad gewählt.In a communication terminal, such as a telephone answering machine, it is known to build such an electrical appliance in cross-section in a standing L-shape with an L-angle between 90 and 180 degrees. Preferably, an L angle of about or equal to 110 degrees is selected.

Bei einem solchen Gerät kann sich eine Flachbaugruppe in dem ersten Schenkel der L-Form befinden und kann sich eine Tastatur in dem zweiten Schenkel der L-Form befinden. Beispielsweise sind die Flachbaugruppe in einem ersten, längeren Schenkel und die Tastatur in einem zweiten, kürzeren Schenkel der L-Form untergebracht.In such a device, a printed circuit board may be located in the first leg of the L-shape and a keyboard may be located in the second leg of the L-shape. For example, the printed circuit board in a first, longer leg and the keyboard are housed in a second, shorter leg of the L-shape.

Geräteintern befindet sich zwischen der Tastatur und der Flachbaugruppe eine elektrisch funktionsfähige Verbindung, um Tastenbetätigungen der das Gerät insgesamt steuernden Flachbaugruppe kenntlich zu machen.Internally located between the keyboard and the printed circuit board is an electrically functional connection to key presses of the device controlling the overall printed circuit board identified.

Die in einem solchen Gerät heute verwendeten Tastaturen weisen eine Tastaturmatte mit einem Abschnitt auf, das Tasten mit jeweils wenigstens einem einzigen zugehörigen elektrisch leitenden Kontaktelement umfasst.The keyboards used in such a device today comprise a keypad mat having a portion comprising keys each having at least a single associated electrically conductive contact element.

Ferner ist bekannt, die elektrische Verbindung zwischen der Tastatur und der Flachbaugruppe entweder mit Steckverbindern, mit Drähten oder Flachbandkabeln oder mit Folienverbindern zu realisieren.Furthermore, it is known to realize the electrical connection between the keyboard and the printed circuit board either with connectors, with wires or ribbon cables or with foil connectors.

Nachteilig bei Steckverbindern ist, dass ihre Position fix ist. Steckverbinder weisen keine Flexibilität in der Verbindung auf.A disadvantage of connectors is that their position is fixed. Connectors have no flexibility in the connection.

Bei Drähten oder Flachbandkabeln existiert zwar eine Flexibilität in der Verbindung. Die Kontaktierung ist aber mittels Löten oder Steckverbindern zu bewerkstelligen.In the case of wires or ribbon cables, there is flexibility in the connection. The contact is but to accomplish by means of soldering or connectors.

Bei dem Einsatz von Folienverbindern besteht zwar auch eine Flexibilität in der Verbindung, die Verbindung ist aber ebenfalls mittels Löten zu bewerkstelligen oder es ist der Einsatz von Bügeltechniken notwendig.Although the use of film connectors also provides flexibility in the connection, but the connection is also to accomplish by means of soldering or it is the use of ironing techniques necessary.

Außerdem ist allen vorgenannten Verbindungstechniken in nachteiliger Weise gemeinsam, dass sie aufwändig, zeitintensiv in der Montage und insgesamt teuer sind.In addition, all the above-mentioned joining techniques disadvantageously have in common that they are complicated, time-consuming to install and overall expensive.

Aus dem Dokument US 6 126 454 A , Gemäss dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, ist eine Tastaturmatte mit einem einstückig daran ausgebildeten Verbindungsstück bekannt, wobei als Material ein Elastomer verwendet ist. Die Tastaturmatte weist weiterhin an dem Verbindungsstück einen Endabschnitt auf, der in einem korrespondierenden Abschnitt eines separaten Elements positioniert ist.From the document US 6 126 454 A According to the preamble of claim 1, a keymat is known with a connector integrally formed thereon, wherein as material an elastomer is used. The keymat also has an end portion on the connector positioned in a corresponding portion of a separate member.

Aus dem Dokument DE 100 34 692 A1 ist eine Tastaturmatte mit einem Tasten tragenden Abschnitt, einem Verbindungsabschnitt und einem Positionierelement bekannt.From the document DE 100 34 692 A1 For example, a keypad mat having a key-carrying portion, a connecting portion, and a positioning member is known.

Beim Gegenstand gemäß des Dokuments DE 101 56 262 A1 ist eine Tastaturmatte mit einem Verbindungsabschnitt als bekannt vorausgesetzt.For the item according to the document DE 101 56 262 A1 is a keyboard mat with a connecting portion as known provided.

Aus dem Dokument US 5 940 015 A ist eine übliche Tastaturmatte bekannt.From the document US 5,940,015 is a common keyboard mat known.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es daher, ausgehend von einer Tastaturmatte der eingangs genannten Art eine solche Tastaturmatte in der Weise technisch zu verbessern, dass eine kostengünstige, einfache und in der Montagezeit verkürzte Verbindung zwischen der Tastatur und der zugehörigen Flachbaugruppe eines zugehörigen elektrischen Geräts wie oben beschrieben zu realisieren ist.The object of the present invention is therefore, starting from a keyboard mat of the type mentioned in such a keypad to technically improve in such a way that a cost-effective, simple and shortened in the assembly time connection between the keyboard and the associated Flat assembly of an associated electrical device as described above is to realize.

Weiter ist es Aufgabe der Erfindung, ausgehend von einem elektrischen Gerät der eingangs genannten Art, ein solches elektrisches Gerät in der Weise technisch zu verbessern, dass der Montageaufwand, die Montagezeit und die Montagekosten reduziert sind.It is another object of the invention, starting from an electrical device of the type mentioned, to technically improve such an electrical device in such a way that the assembly costs, assembly time and installation costs are reduced.

Bezüglich der Tastaturmatte wird die Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß durch eine Tastaturmatte gelöst, die die im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale aufweist.With regard to the keyboard mat, the object is achieved by a keypad mat having the features specified in claim 1.

Bezüglich des elektrischen Geräts wird die Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß durch ein elektrisches Gerät gelöst, das die im Anspruch 6 angegebenen Merkmale aufweist.With regard to the electrical device, the object is achieved by an electrical device having the features specified in claim 6.

Die erfindungsgemäße Tastaturmatte weist danach nicht nur einen ersten Abschnitt mit Tasten auf, sondern weist gleichzeitig auch einen die elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen dem ersten Abschnitt und einer zugehörigen Flachbaugruppe herstellenden flächigen Verbindungsabschnitt und ein kastenförmiges Positionierelement auf. Dabei ist der Verbindungsabschnitt zwischen dem ersten Abschnitt und dem Fositionierelement angeordnet und sind der erste Abschnitt, der flächige Verbindungsabschnitt und das Positionierelement einstückig aus Silikon gefertigt. Der Verbindungsabschnitt weist auf einer seiner beiden flachen Seiten elektrisch leitende Streifen auf, die elektrisch kontaktierbare Bereiche aufweisen. Die elektrisch leitenden Streifen erstrecken sich in den ersten Abschnitt und sind dort mit Kontaktelementen der Tasten verbunden. Der Verbindungsabschnitt weist an seinen dem Positionierelement und dem ersten Abschnitt zugewandten Enden auf der gegenüber der flachen Seite mit den elektrisch leitenden Streifen anderen flachen Seite seiner beiden flachen Seiten einstückig verbundene, verdickt ausgeführte Andruckstücke auf, die gegenüber den elektrisch kontaktierbaren Bereichen angeordnet sind.The keymat according to the invention then not only has a first section with buttons, but at the same time also has a planar connecting section producing the electrically conductive connection between the first section and an associated printed circuit board and a box-shaped positioning element. In this case, the connecting portion between the first portion and the Fositionierelement is arranged and are the first portion, the flat connecting portion and the positioning member made in one piece of silicone. The connecting portion has on one of its two flat sides electrically conductive strips having electrically contactable areas. The electrically conductive strips extend into the first section and are connected there to contact elements of the buttons. The connecting portion has, at its ends facing the positioning element and the first portion, on the opposite flat side with the electrically conductive strips other flat side of its two flat sides integrally connected, thickened executed Andruckstücke, which are arranged opposite to the electrically contactable areas.

Damit ist eine in der Regel erforderliche und damit ohnehin vorhandene Tastaturmatte lediglich erweitert, erspart aber andere separate Teile für die Herstellung der elektrisch leitenden Verbindung zwischen dem Abschnitt mit den Tasten und der zugehörigen Flachbaugruppe. Gemäß der Erfindung wird somit die Tastaturmatte neben der Verwendung als Tastaturmatte gleichzeitig auch als Verbindungselement für die Verbindung zur zugehörigen Flachbaugruppe genutzt. Mit der Montage der Tastaturmatte erfolgt daher gleichzeitig auch die Montage der elektrisch leitenden Verbindung zwischen der Tastatur und der zugehörigen Flachbaugruppe.Thus, a usually required and therefore already existing keypad is only extended, but saves other separate parts for the production of the electrically conductive connection between the section with the keys and the associated printed circuit board. According to the invention, the keypad is thus used in addition to the use as a keypad simultaneously as a connecting element for the connection to the associated printed circuit board. With the installation of the keyboard mat, therefore, at the same time also the mounting of the electrically conductive connection between the keyboard and the associated printed circuit board.

Eine Tastatur als Ganzes weist neben der Tastaturmatte auch eine Tastaturleiterplatte auf, mit der die Tasten beziehungsweise die Tasten der Tastaturmatte elektrisch und mechanisch in Verbindung stehen. Die Tastaturleiterplatte umfasst dabei in der Regel auch eine Schaltmatrix mit zugehöriger entsprechender Steuerung, durch die nur wenige Ansteuerleitungen für die Ansteuerung der einzelnen Tastenstellen der Tastatur notwendig sind. Beispielsweise genügen für die Ansteuerung von 8, 9 oder 10 Einzeltasten 5 Ansteuerleitungen. Das heißt, die erfindungsgemäße Tastaturmatte braucht nur diese wenigen Ansteuerleitungen zur Verfügung zu stellen.A keyboard as a whole, in addition to the keyboard mat also has a keyboard circuit board, with which the keys or the keys of the keyboard mat are electrically and mechanically in communication. As a rule, the keyboard circuit board also includes a switching matrix with corresponding control, by means of which only a few control lines are necessary for controlling the individual key positions of the keyboard. For example, 5 control lines suffice for the control of 8, 9 or 10 individual keys. That is, the keyboard mat according to the invention needs only to provide these few control lines available.

Da eine Silikon-Tastatur eine hochohmige Kontaktgabe darstellt, ist es in vorteilhafter Weise möglich, eine hochohmige Verbindung von der Tastatur zur Flachbaugruppe zu realisieren. Dies geschieht mittels beispielsweise 5 schmalen Streifen aus leitendem Silikon, welche entsprechende Kontaktpunkte auf der Tastaturleiterplatte mit entsprechenden Kontaktpunkten auf der zugeordneten Flachbaugruppe verbinden und so eine Tastenbetätigung für die Flachbaugruppe kenntlich machen.Since a silicone keyboard represents a high-impedance contact, it is advantageously possible to realize a high-impedance connection from the keyboard to the printed circuit board. This is done by means of, for example, 5 narrow strips of conductive silicone, which connect corresponding contact points on the keyboard circuit board with corresponding contact points on the associated printed circuit board and so make a key operation for the printed circuit board identified.

Der Vorteil der erweiterten Tastaturmatte ist insbesondere, dass keine zusätzlichen Drähte oder Leitfolien benötigt werden. Ebenso sind keine Löt- und/oder Bügelverbindungen notwendig. Auch Steckverbinder sind nicht notwendig.The advantage of the expanded keypad mat is in particular that no additional wires or guide foils are needed. Likewise, no soldering and / or ironing connections are necessary. Also connectors are not necessary.

Ein Tastaturmodul kann komplett vormontiert werden. Es sind daher keine zusätzlichen Arbeitsabläufe wie zum Beispiel Löten, Bügeln oder Stecken notwendig.A keyboard module can be completely pre-assembled. There are therefore no additional operations such as soldering, ironing or plugging necessary.

Weiter vorteilhaft ist, dass zusätzliche Funktionen integrierbar sind. So können beispielsweise flachbaugruppenseitig Lichtleiter genutzt werden. Auch können beispielsweise auf der Flachbaugruppenseite zusätzliche Tasten genutzt werden.It is also advantageous that additional functions can be integrated. For example, flat conductor side light guides can be used. Also, for example, additional buttons can be used on the printed circuit board side.

Bezüglich des elektrischen Geräts wird die Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß durch ein solches elektrisches Gerät gelöst, das die erfindungsgemäße Tastaturmatte integriert hat, wie sie oben mit den zugehörigen Vorteilen näher beschrieben ist.With regard to the electrical device, the object is achieved by such an electrical device that has integrated the keypad according to the invention, as described in more detail above with the associated advantages.

Nachfolgend wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand einer Zeichnung näher erläutert. Darin zeigen:

Figur 1
ein erfindungsgemäßes elektrisches Gerät in transparenter Seitenansicht, in das eine erfindungsgemäße Tastaturmatte eingebaut ist,
Figur 2
ein Gehäuseteil des elektrischen Geräts nach Figur 1 in Unteransicht, auf dem eine Tastaturmatte nach Figur 1 montiert ist,
Figur 3
eine separierte gestreckte Tastaturmatte nach Figur 1 in dreidimensionaler Draufsicht,
Figur 4
eine Tastaturmatte nach Figur 3 in dreidimensionaler Unteransicht,
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eine separierte Tastaturmatte nach Figur 3 oder 4 in Montagestellung aus zwei verschiedenen Positionen betrachtet,
Figur 6
eine Montagesituation entsprechend der Figur 2, in der zusätzlich eine Tastaturleiterplatte montiert ist,
Figur 7
eine separierte gestreckte Tastaturmatte nach Figur 1 in dreidimensionaler Draufsichte und in einer zweiten Ausführungsform, und
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eine separierte gestreckte Tastaturmatte nach Figur 1 in dreidimensionaler Draufsichte und in einer dritten Ausführungsform.
An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing. Show:
FIG. 1
an inventive electrical device in a transparent side view, in which a keyboard mat according to the invention is installed,
FIG. 2
a housing part of the electrical device after FIG. 1 in bottom view, on which a keyboard mat on FIG. 1 is mounted,
FIG. 3
a separated stretched keyboard mat FIG. 1 in a three-dimensional plan view,
FIG. 4
a keyboard mat after FIG. 3 in a three-dimensional bottom view,
FIG. 5
a separated keyboard mat after FIG. 3 or 4 viewed in assembly position from two different positions,
FIG. 6
a mounting situation according to the FIG. 2 in which an additional keyboard board is mounted,
FIG. 7
a separated stretched keyboard mat FIG. 1 in three-dimensional plan views and in a second embodiment, and
FIG. 8
a separated stretched keyboard mat FIG. 1 in three-dimensional plan views and in a third embodiment.

In den Figuren sind gleiche Teile mit dem gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.In the figures, like parts are given the same reference number.

Die Figuren sind nachfolgend als Ganzes beschrieben, wenngleich alle zumindest wesentlichen Einzelheiten der Figur 1 zu entnehmen sind.The figures are described below as a whole, although all at least essential details of FIG. 1 can be seen.

Insbesondere in der Figur 1 ist ein elektrisches Gerät 1 in L-Form mit einem L-Winkel zwischen 90 und 180 Grad gezeigt. Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel beträgt der gewählte L-Winkel konkret 110 Grad, beziehungsweise ungefähr 110 Grad.Especially in the FIG. 1 For example, an electrical device 1 is shown in L-shape with an L-angle between 90 and 180 degrees. In the present embodiment, the selected L angle is concretely 110 degrees, or approximately 110 degrees.

In dem ersten, im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel in dem längeren Schenkel 2 der L-Form des elektrischen Geräts 1, ist eine Flachbaugruppe 3 angeordnet. In dem zweiten, im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel in dem kürzeren Schenkel 4 des elektrischen Geräts 1, ist eine Tastatur 5 angeordnet. Zwischen der Flachbaugruppe 3 und der Tastatur 5 ist eine elektrisch leitende Verbindung 6 angeordnet.In the first, in the present embodiment in the longer leg 2 of the L-shape of the electrical device 1, a printed circuit board 3 is arranged. In the second, in the present embodiment in the shorter leg 4 of the electrical device 1, a keyboard 5 is arranged. Between the printed circuit board 3 and the keyboard 5, an electrically conductive connection 6 is arranged.

Die Tastatur 5 weist eine Tastaturmatte 7 mit einem ersten Anschnitt 8 auf, das Tasten 9 mit jeweils wenigstens einem einzigen zugehörigen elektrisch leitenden Kontaktelement 10 umfasst. Die Tasten 9 stellen die Tasten der Tastatur 5 dar. Der erste Abschnitt 8 ist somit als Teil der Tastatur 5 anzusehen. Als ein solches Teil ist der erste Abschnitt 8 mit einer Tastaturleiterplatte 11 in Verbindung gebracht, und zwar insbesondere zwischen den einzelnen Kontaktelementen 10 des ersten Abschnitts 8 und der Tastaturleiterplatte 11, um letztlich Tastenkontakte betätigter Tasten 9 elektrisch auswerten zu können.The keyboard 5 has a keyboard mat 7 with a first gate 8, which comprises keys 9 each having at least one associated electrically conductive contact element 10. The keys 9 represent the keys of the keyboard 5. The first portion 8 is thus to be regarded as part of the keyboard 5. As such a part, the first portion 8 is associated with a keyboard board 11 in connection, in particular between the individual contact elements 10 of the first portion 8 and the keyboard board 11, to ultimately evaluate key contacts actuated keys 9 electrically.

An dem ersten Abschnitt 8 ist einstückig ein flächiger Verbindungsabschnitt 12 mit elektrisch leitenden Streifen 13 auf einer seiner beiden flachen Verbindungsabschnittsseiten und weiter ein kastenförmiges Positionierelement 14 angeformt. Der erste Abschnitt 8 und das Positionierelement 14 weisen dabei wenigstens ein einziges Rastelement 15 (Figuren 3 bis 8) auf.Integrally formed on the first section 8 is a flat connecting section 12 with electrically conductive strips 13 on one of its two flat connecting section sides and furthermore a box-shaped positioning element 14. The first section 8 and the positioning element 14 have at least one latching element 15 (FIG. FIGS. 3 to 8 ) on.

Soweit nachfolgend von elektrisch leitenden Streifen die Rede ist, sind damit stets elektrisch leitende Silikon-Streifen gemeint.As far as below electrically conductive strip is mentioned, so are always meant electrically conductive silicone strips.

Die elektrisch leitenden Streifen 13 sind äußerlich des Verbindungsabschnitts 12 an Bereichen 16 elektrisch leitend kontaktierbar. Weiter sind die elektrisch leitenden Streifen 13 vom die Tasten 9 umfassenden ersten Abschnitt 8 bis zum Positionierelement 14 auf dem Verbindungsabschnitt 12 reichend ausgebildet. Außerdem sind die elektrisch leitenden Streifen 13 im die Tasten 9 umfassenden ersten Abschnitt 8 fortgesetzt ausgebildet bis hin zu einer elektrischen Anbindung der elektrisch leitenden Kontaktelemente 10 der vorhandenen Tasten 9.The electrically conductive strips 13 are externally of the connecting portion 12 at portions 16 electrically conductive contacted. Further, the electrically conductive strips 13 are formed from the first section 8 comprising the keys 9 to the positioning element 14 on the connecting section 12. In addition, the electrically conductive strips 13 are formed in the first section 8 comprising the keys 9 continuously up to an electrical connection of the electrically conductive contact elements 10 of the existing keys 9.

Auf der der Verbindungsabschnittsseite mit den äußerlich elektrisch leitend kontaktierbaren Streifen 13 gegenüberliegenden Verbindungsabschnittsseite des Verbindungsabschnitts 12 sind jeweils direkt oberhalb eines jeweilig direkt darunter angeordneten elektrisch leitend kontaktierbaren Streifens 13 jeweils an den Enden sowohl zum Positionierelement 14 hin als auch zum die Tasten 9 umfassenden ersten Abschnitt 8 hin einstückig mit dem Verbindungsabschnitt 12 verbunden verdickt ausgeführte Andruckstücke 17 vorgesehen.On the connection portion side with the externally electrically conductive contactable strips 13 opposite connecting portion side of the connecting portion 12 are respectively directly above a respective directly below arranged electrically conductive contactable strip 13 respectively at the ends both to the positioning element 14 and the keys 9 comprehensive first section. 8 connected in one piece with the connecting portion 12 thickened executed pressure pieces 17 provided.

Der Verbindungsabschnitt 12 bildet die elektrisch leitende Verbindung 6 für die elektrisch leitende Verbindung zwischen der Tastatur 5 und der Flachbaugruppe 3.The connecting portion 12 forms the electrically conductive connection 6 for the electrically conductive connection between the keyboard 5 and the printed circuit board 3.

Das Positionierelement 14 ist auf die Flachbaugruppe 3 montiert in der Weise, dass die elektrisch kontaktierbaren Streifen 13 des Verbindungsabschnitts 12 der Tastaturmatte 7 auf der Flachbaugruppe 3 elektrisch leitend kontaktiert sind.The positioning element 14 is mounted on the printed circuit board 3 in such a way that the electrically contactable strips 13 of the connecting portion 12 of the keypad mat 7 on the printed circuit board 3 are contacted in an electrically conductive manner.

Das Positionierelement 14 und der die Tasten 9 umfassende erste Abschnitt 8 jeweils der Tastaturmatte 7 sind mittels des zumindest einen Rastelements 15 an der Tastaturleiterplatte 11 oder Flachbaugruppe 3 montiert.The positioning element 14 and the first section 8 comprising the keys 9 of the keypad mat 7 are mounted on the keyboard circuit board 11 or printed circuit board 3 by means of the at least one detent element 15.

Zur Seite der Tastaturleiterplatte 11 hin ist ein Montageclip 23 (Figur 6) montiert, durch den über die verdickt ausgeführten Andruckstücke 17 des Verbindungsabschnitts 12 die elektrisch leitenden Streifen 13 des Verbindungsabschnitts 12 auf die Tastaturleiterplatte 11 gedrückt sind. Äquivalent kann dies auch durch Stützrippen 18, beispielsweise als Teil des Gehäuses des elektrischen Geräts 1, bewerkstelligt sein.To the side of the keyboard circuit board 11 is a mounting clip 23 ( FIG. 6 ) are mounted, through which the electrically conductive strip 13 of the connecting portion 12 are pressed onto the keyboard circuit board 11 through the thickened executed pressing pieces 17 of the connecting portion 12. Equivalently, this can also be accomplished by support ribs 18, for example as part of the housing of the electrical device 1.

Der Verbindungsabschnitt 12 der Tastaturmatte 7 ist mittels des zumindest einen Schraubdoms 19 (Figur 6) an einem Gehäuseteil des elektrischen Geräts 1 oder der Tastaturleiterplatte 11 befestigt.The connecting portion 12 of the keypad mat 7 is by means of at least one screw dome 19 (FIG. FIG. 6 ) is attached to a housing part of the electrical device 1 or the keyboard circuit board 11.

Die Tastaturmatte 7 kann in der Weise ausgebildet sein, dass das Positionierelement 14 mit wenigstens einem einzigen Lichtleiter 20 ausgestattet ist.The keypad mat 7 may be formed in such a way that the positioning element 14 is equipped with at least one single light guide 20.

Die Tastaturmatte 7 kann weiter in der Weise ausgebildet sein, dass im Positionierelement 14 wenigstens eine einzige zusätzliche Taste 21 (Figuren 7 und 8) ausgebildet ist.The keypad mat 7 may be further formed in such a way that in the positioning element 14 at least one single additional button 21 (FIG. FIGS. 7 and 8 ) is trained.

Schließlich kann die Tastaturmatte 7 in der Weise ausgebildet sein, dass an Stelle einzelner verdickt ausgebildeter Andruckstücke 17 für mehrere solcher einzelner Andruckstücke 17 eine flächige Ausbildung 22 (Figur 8) für die Andruckstücke 17 realisiert ist.Finally, the keypad mat 7 may be formed in such a way that instead of individual thickened trained Andruckstücke 17 for several such individual Andruckstücke 17 a planar training 22 (FIG. FIG. 8 ) is realized for the Andruckstücke 17.

Das elektrische Gerät 1 ist im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel als Telefonanrufbeantworter ausgebildet. Es kann aber auch als ein jedes anderes Kommunikationsendgerät ausgebildet sein.The electrical device 1 is formed in the present embodiment as a telephone answering machine. However, it can also be designed as any other communication terminal.

Die Andruckstücke 17 sorgen für eine nötige Kontaktkraft über das verformbare Silikonmaterial der Tastaturmatte 7.The Andruckstücke 17 provide a necessary contact force on the deformable silicone material of the keypad. 7

Verwendete Rastelemente 15 helfen bei der Lagesicherung des betreffenden Teils.Used latching elements 15 help to secure the position of the relevant part.

Zusätzlich können Rastzapfen 24 (Figur 4) für eine Modulmontage vorgesehen sein.In addition, locking pins 24 ( FIG. 4 ) be provided for a module assembly.

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  1. A one-piece keypad mat (7), comprising:
    a first section (8) having keys (9), which each contain at least one single associated electrically conducting contact element (10);
    a box-shaped positioning element (14), which comprises at least one detent element (15); and
    a flat connecting section (12), which is provided between the first section (8) and the positioning element (14);
    with one of the two flat sides of the connecting section (12) comprising electrically conducting strips (13) having regions (16) which can be electrically contacted,
    with the electrically conducting strips (13) extending into the first section (8) and being connected to the contact elements (10) in the keys (9) in an electrically conducting manner,
    characterized in that the first section (8), the positioning element (14) and the connecting section (12) are made of silicone and designed as one piece, and the ends of the connecting section (12) facing the positioning element (14) and the first section (8) comprise contact pressure pieces (17, 22) which have a thicker design and are integrally connected on the other flat side of the two flat sides which is located opposite the flat side comprising the electrically conducting strips, the contact pressure pieces being arranged opposite the regions (16) which can be electrically contacted.
  2. The keypad mat (7) according to claim 1, characterized in that the positioning element (14) comprises at least one light guide (20).
  3. The keypad mat (7) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the positioning element (14) comprises at least one detent element (15).
  4. A keypad mat (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one single screw boss (19) is provided in the connecting section (12) without influencing the existing strips (13).
  5. A keypad mat (7) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one additional key (21) is provided in the positioning element (14).
  6. An electrical device (1), comprising a keypad mat (7) according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
  7. The electrical device (1) according to claim 6, characterized by
    comprising a device housing having a first (2) and a second (4) limb in the cross-sectional view, the limbs being arranged in an L-shaped manner relative to each other with an L-angle between 90 and 180 degrees, a pluggable printed board assembly (3) being arranged in the first limb (2) and a keypad (5) being arranged in the second limb (4), which are connected to each other by means of an electrically conducting connection (6),
    wherein the first section (8) of the keypad mat (7) is part of the keypad (5) and operatively connected to a keypad printed circuit board (11),
    wherein the connecting section (12) of the keypad mat (7), together with the associated electrically conducting strips (13), acts as an electrically conducting connection (6), and wherein the positioning element (14) is mounted on the pluggable printed board assembly (3) such that the strips (13) of the keypad mat (7) establish contact with the pluggable printed board assembly (3) in positions of the regions (16) which can be electrically contacted.
  8. The electrical device (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the positioning element (14) and the first section (8) comprising the keys (9) of the keypad mat (7), respectively, are mounted on the keypad printed circuit board (11) or pluggable printed board assembly (3) by means of the at least one detent element (15).
  9. The electrical device (1) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that a mounting clip (23) is mounted on the side of the keypad printed circuit board (11), the mounting clip pressing the electrically conducting strips (13) of the connecting section (12) on the keypad printed circuit board (11) by way of the thickened contact pressure pieces (17) of the flat piece (12).
  10. An electrical device (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the connecting section (12) of the keypad mat (7) is attached to a housing part of the electrical device (1) or of the keypad printed circuit board (11) by means of the at least one screw boss (19).
  11. An electrical device (1) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized by a design as a communication terminal.
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