Thin keyboard switch assembly with hinged actuator mechanism

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1997-02-14

1999-02-23

Scott, J. R.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

200343, 200517, H01H 1370

Patent

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058746978

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are keyswitches and a keyboard assembly comprising a sheet member having a plurality of key faces fixed thereon in a conventional keyboard arrangement, a plurality of cutouts in the sheet member partially surrounding each key face, and a plurality of living hinges in the sheet member at one side of each key face, whereby the key face may be depressed, causing the key face to pivot about the living hinges to operate a corresponding set of electrical contacts, indicating operation of the key. A conventional rubber spring may transmit the pivot motion of the key face to the electrical contacts.

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