Screened pattern causing gaps around keyboard membrane spacer ho

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1991-12-10

1993-06-08

Scott, J. R.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

200306, 200515, H01H 1370, H01H 902

Patent

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052181774

ABSTRACT:
First and second membranes carrying contacts located on opposing faces are separated by a third or spacer membrane having holes therein so that a circuit may be completed between the contacts when a force is applied to the first membrane. The first and second membranes and the peripheries of the holes define substantially enclosed switch regions. The first, second and third membrane layers are mechanically held together, without the use of adhesives, in the regions other than the switch regions. Spacer elements are provided between the spacer membrane and one of the first and second membranes. The spacer elements form air pockets such that air may flow between the switch region and the air pockets as the first membrane is depressed and then released. The arrangement provides two advantages. First, it reduces pressure buildup, such as would occur if the membranes were sealed together, when force is applied to the first layer. Secondly, it reduces pressure variations in the switch region where a vacuum would otherwise be created as the first membrane returns to its undepressed position. The contacts thus open more quickly thereby reducing the possibility of contact bounce. The spacer elements might be either conductive or dielectric. If they are conductive they may be applied during the same screening pass that places conductors and contacts on the first or second layer. If they are non-conductive they may be applied during the same screening pass that places a dielectric on the flextail portion of a membrane.

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