GB1345210A - Keyboard device - Google Patents

Keyboard device

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Publication number
GB1345210A
GB1345210A GB533773A GB533771A GB1345210A GB 1345210 A GB1345210 A GB 1345210A GB 533773 A GB533773 A GB 533773A GB 533771 A GB533771 A GB 533771A GB 1345210 A GB1345210 A GB 1345210A
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
key
push
vacuum
formation
plate
Prior art date
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Expired
Application number
GB533773A
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Singer Co
Original Assignee
Singer Co
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Publication date
Application filed by Singer Co filed Critical Singer Co
Publication of GB1345210A publication Critical patent/GB1345210A/en
Expired legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H36/00—Switches actuated by change of magnetic field or of electric field, e.g. by change of relative position of magnet and switch, by shielding
    • H01H36/0006—Permanent magnet actuating reed switches
    • H01H36/004—Permanent magnet actuating reed switches push-button-operated, e.g. for keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06C—DIGITAL COMPUTERS IN WHICH ALL THE COMPUTATION IS EFFECTED MECHANICALLY
    • G06C7/00—Input mechanisms
    • G06C7/02—Keyboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06C—DIGITAL COMPUTERS IN WHICH ALL THE COMPUTATION IS EFFECTED MECHANICALLY
    • G06C7/00—Input mechanisms
    • G06C7/02—Keyboards
    • G06C7/04—Interlocking devices, e.g. between 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
    • H01H13/70—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

Abstract

1345210 Keyboards for printers SINGER CO 21 Sept 1971 [4 Nov 1970] 5337/73 Divided out of 1345209 Heading B6F [Also in Division H1] The disclosure is the same as the main Specification but the invention relates to a keyboard having a push-button key 12 reciprocably mounted in a plate 23 provided with a foam cushioning layer 24 on its upper surface which co-operates with the lower surface of the pushbutton key to cushion its downward movement, the push-button key 12 being provided with means, e.g. a pair of projections 19, which prevent the formation of a vacuum between the bottom surface of the key and the cushioning layer 24. In Figs. 4 and 5 (not shown), the formation of a vacuum is prevented by providing longitudinal grooves in the key stem 16 which extend below the plate 23 when the key is depressed.
GB533773A 1970-11-04 1971-09-21 Keyboard device Expired GB1345210A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US8667870A 1970-11-04 1970-11-04
US22005372A 1972-01-24 1972-01-24

Publications (1)

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GB1345210A true GB1345210A (en) 1974-01-30

Family

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Family Applications (2)

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GB4398571A Expired GB1345209A (en) 1970-11-04 1971-09-21 Keyboard having magnetic holding and improved operator touch
GB533773A Expired GB1345210A (en) 1970-11-04 1971-09-21 Keyboard device

Family Applications Before (1)

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GB4398571A Expired GB1345209A (en) 1970-11-04 1971-09-21 Keyboard having magnetic holding and improved operator touch

Country Status (6)

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US (2) US3693123A (en)
CA (1) CA953757A (en)
DE (1) DE2154549A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2112960A5 (en)
GB (2) GB1345209A (en)
NL (1) NL7115205A (en)

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US6563434B1 (en) 1997-11-12 2003-05-13 Think Outside, Inc. System and method for detecting key actuation in a keyboard
US6791480B1 (en) 1998-12-04 2004-09-14 Alan K. Uke Method of preventing and/or alleviating repetitive use injury to electronic computer keyboard operator
US6734809B1 (en) * 1999-04-02 2004-05-11 Think Outside, Inc. Foldable keyboard
US6497521B1 (en) * 1999-12-17 2002-12-24 Daniel James Lohr No-impact keyboard
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US7038598B2 (en) * 2002-05-29 2006-05-02 Alan K. Uke Keyboard assemblies
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US11631558B2 (en) * 2021-07-07 2023-04-18 Giuseppe Petix Container including illuminator with zipper-actuated switch having magnetic latch

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Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
NL7115205A (en) 1972-05-08
FR2112960A5 (en) 1972-06-23
CA953757A (en) 1974-08-27
DE2154549A1 (en) 1972-05-10
GB1345209A (en) 1974-01-30
US3693123A (en) 1972-09-19
US3736397A (en) 1973-05-29

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
732 Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977)
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee