GB2097588B - Flexible switch member - Google Patents

Flexible switch member

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Publication number
GB2097588B
GB2097588B GB8131659A GB8131659A GB2097588B GB 2097588 B GB2097588 B GB 2097588B GB 8131659 A GB8131659 A GB 8131659A GB 8131659 A GB8131659 A GB 8131659A GB 2097588 B GB2097588 B GB 2097588B
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Prior art keywords
switch member
flexible switch
flexible
switch
Prior art date
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Expired
Application number
GB8131659A
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GB2097588A (en
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Brady Corp
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Brady Corp
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Publication of GB2097588A publication Critical patent/GB2097588A/en
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Classifications

    • 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
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2203/00—Form of contacts
    • H01H2203/036—Form of contacts to solve particular problems
    • H01H2203/052—Form of contacts to solve particular problems for backlighted keyboards
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2207/00—Connections
    • H01H2207/002—Conductive rubber; Zebra
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2207/00—Connections
    • H01H2207/004—Printed circuit tail
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2207/00—Connections
    • H01H2207/01—Connections from bottom to top layer
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2209/00—Layers
    • H01H2209/022—Velvet; Mat finish
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2213/00—Venting
    • H01H2213/01—Venting with internal pressure of other switch sites
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2217/00—Facilitation of operation; Human engineering
    • H01H2217/016—Pressure reduction membrane; Spreader layer
    • 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
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2227/00—Dimensions; Characteristics
    • H01H2227/002—Layer thickness
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2227/00—Dimensions; Characteristics
    • H01H2227/002—Layer thickness
    • H01H2227/01—Adhesive
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2227/00—Dimensions; Characteristics
    • H01H2227/018—Printed contacts; Metal foil
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2229/00—Manufacturing
    • H01H2229/024—Packing between substrate and membrane
    • H01H2229/028—Adhesive
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2231/00—Applications
    • H01H2231/022—Telephone handset
GB8131659A 1978-01-25 1979-01-09 Flexible switch member Expired GB2097588B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US87211578A 1978-01-25 1978-01-25

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB2097588A GB2097588A (en) 1982-11-03
GB2097588B true GB2097588B (en) 1983-03-02

Family

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Family Applications (3)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
GB7900774A Expired GB2013401B (en) 1978-01-25 1979-01-09 Backlighting flexible switch
GB8111400A Withdrawn GB2072428A (en) 1978-01-25 1979-01-09 Internally connecting flexible switch
GB8131659A Expired GB2097588B (en) 1978-01-25 1979-01-09 Flexible switch member

Family Applications Before (2)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
GB7900774A Expired GB2013401B (en) 1978-01-25 1979-01-09 Backlighting flexible switch
GB8111400A Withdrawn GB2072428A (en) 1978-01-25 1979-01-09 Internally connecting flexible switch

Country Status (7)

Country Link
JP (1) JPS54103584A (en)
AU (1) AU4327479A (en)
BE (1) BE873717A (en)
DE (1) DE2900633A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2415870A1 (en)
GB (3) GB2013401B (en)
NL (1) NL7812296A (en)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPS5641618A (en) * 1979-09-14 1981-04-18 Nissan Motor Picture display switch
DE2944304C2 (en) * 1979-11-02 1982-12-09 Standard Elektrik Lorenz Ag, 7000 Stuttgart Electrical flat switch
JPS5686723U (en) * 1979-12-07 1981-07-11
JPS6342421Y2 (en) * 1981-06-11 1988-11-07
JPS6342422Y2 (en) * 1981-06-11 1988-11-07
DE3129210C2 (en) * 1981-07-24 1983-07-28 Triumph-Adler Aktiengesellschaft für Büro- und Informationstechnik, 8500 Nürnberg Electrical switching device
AU546306B2 (en) * 1982-01-29 1985-08-29 Sharp K.K. Membrane keyboard
AT374961B (en) * 1982-05-12 1984-06-25 Hans Gnad Ges M B H ELECTRICAL SWITCH AND FRONT PANEL ELEMENT
DE3236256A1 (en) * 1982-09-30 1984-04-05 Manfred 7307 Aichwald Dörler Film, in particular key membrane for actuation of electric contacts, and process for its production
GB2134715A (en) * 1983-01-20 1984-08-15 Automated Security A control box or panel
JPS59181428A (en) * 1983-03-31 1984-10-15 キヤノン株式会社 Panel switch
DE3469697D1 (en) * 1983-11-02 1988-04-14 Josef Bock Process and apparatus for compressing flexible sheets
US4554419A (en) * 1983-12-02 1985-11-19 The Coca-Cola Company Touch selection panel for a vending machine
JPH0419699Y2 (en) * 1985-04-30 1992-05-06
DE3641353A1 (en) * 1986-12-03 1988-06-09 Schoeller & Co Elektrotech Device for making contact with connections
GB8707063D0 (en) * 1987-03-25 1987-04-29 Mcgavigan & Co Ltd John Switch panel device
DE69023174T2 (en) * 1989-07-05 1996-04-04 Acer Inc Membrane switch arrangement.
GB2346737A (en) * 1999-02-09 2000-08-16 Jordan Advertising Limited Switch for use in an advertising appliance
EP1892737A1 (en) * 2006-08-23 2008-02-27 IEE INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A. Touchpad
US20130164068A1 (en) * 2011-12-21 2013-06-27 Apple Inc. Bonded keyboard and method for making the same

Family Cites Families (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
NL65516C (en) * 1943-05-25
US3591749A (en) * 1969-05-12 1971-07-06 Singer Co Printed circuit keyboard
US3732389A (en) * 1972-02-14 1973-05-08 Litton Systems Inc Touch entry switch array
US4143253A (en) * 1977-04-25 1979-03-06 Amp Incorporated Optically clear membrane switch

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB2097588A (en) 1982-11-03
GB2072428A (en) 1981-09-30
GB2013401B (en) 1983-01-12
FR2415870A1 (en) 1979-08-24
JPS54103584A (en) 1979-08-15
NL7812296A (en) 1979-07-27
AU4327479A (en) 1979-08-02
DE2900633A1 (en) 1979-07-26
BE873717A (en) 1979-05-16
GB2013401A (en) 1979-08-08

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