Computer key switch

Details Computer key switch Computer key switch

1999-12-30

2000-12-05

Gellner, Michael L.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Actuators

200344, H01H 1370

Patent

active

061569860

ABSTRACT:
A computer key switch, which includes a hollow key switch base supported on a membrane circuit above a frame, a rubber cone mounted on the membrane circuit inside the key switch base, and a key cap supported on the rubber cone for depressing with the finger to compress the rubber cone in triggering the membrane circuit, wherein the key cap has a plunger of H-shaped cross section supported on the rubber cone, and two hook rods symmetrically longitudinally suspended in open spaces defined in the plunger at two opposite sides, the plunger has longitudinally extended guide ribs formed integral with the periphery thereof and disposed in contact with the inside wall of the key switch base to guide vertical movement of the key cap relative to the key switch base; the key switch base has two hooks bilaterally disposed on the inside at the top for stopping hooks at the hook rods to limit up stroke of the key cap.

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