Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Electric switch details – Actuators
Patent
1999-05-04
2000-03-21
Friedhofer, Michael
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Electric switch details
Actuators
H01H 1370
Patent
active
060405414
ABSTRACT:
A key switch includes a base, a circuit board, a retaining board, a rubber spring, a support linkage and a key cap. A first engaging mechanism and a second engaging mechanism are formed on the base. The circuit board is positioned above the base and comprises a switch electrode. The rubber spring is positioned on the circuit board. The support linkage is engaged with the base, having a first link and a second link pivotably attached together. A pair of engaging pins of the first link engage with the base, and a pair of arcuate faces is formed on the base proximate the engaging pins. A sliding link is formed on the second link to engage with the second engaging mechanism. The key cap engages with the support linkage.
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Chung Wei Te
Friedhofer Michael
Hon Hai - Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
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