Typewriting machines – Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
Patent
1996-10-21
1998-01-20
Burr, Edgar S.
Typewriting machines
Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
400715, 2481181, B41J 508
Patent
active
057094896
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a device for mounting a keyboard to a base and for positioning the keyboard in a backward tilted position and for use by an operator having at least one hand. The keyboard has a plurality of keys, a front end, a rear end, and a top surface or key plane defined by a plane of the uppermost portion of the keys. In one embodiment, the device comprises a bracket engaged to the base and a clamp engaged with the bracket such that the keyboard may be orientated in a backward tilted position which is defined by the rear end of the keyboard being disposed below the front end of the keyboard. The clamp is engagable with the keyboard to prevent the keyboard from falling off when the keyboard is orientated in said backward tilted position. The clamp may comprise first and second clamp members. The device further comprise a hand support member engaged with the clamp to a position above the key plane of the keyboard when the keyboard is orientated in said backward tilted position and is adapted to support the hand of the operator.
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Burr Edgar S.
Nguyen Anthony H.
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