Typewriting machines – Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
Patent
1995-11-02
1996-07-09
Yan, Ren
Typewriting machines
Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
400715, B41J 516
Patent
active
055338208
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a support mechanism for mounting a keyboard to a base. In on embodiment, the support mechanism comprises a bracket member which is adapted to mount to the base and a support tray which is adapted to movably mount to the bracket member. The support tray comprises first and second side portions and a support surface adapted to receive the keyboard. The support tray is adapted such that it is movable to a position where the first side portion is disposed below the second side portion. The support mechanism further comprises a palm rest having a longitudinally disposed surface. The palm rest is movably connected to the support tray.
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