EP0875911A3 - Keypad for waterproof and dirt resistant computerkeyboards - Google Patents

Keypad for waterproof and dirt resistant computerkeyboards Download PDF

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EP0875911A3
EP0875911A3 EP98106014A EP98106014A EP0875911A3 EP 0875911 A3 EP0875911 A3 EP 0875911A3 EP 98106014 A EP98106014 A EP 98106014A EP 98106014 A EP98106014 A EP 98106014A EP 0875911 A3 EP0875911 A3 EP 0875911A3
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Martin Mayer
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Kontron Elektronik GmbH
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2221/00—Actuators
    • H01H2221/024—Transmission element
    • H01H2221/026—Guiding or lubricating nylon
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed

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Abstract

Bei einem Tastenfeld für wasserdichte und schmutzunempfindliche Computer-Tastaturen mit Mittel- oder Langhubtasten, die im niedergedrückten Zustand mit einem Schalter zusammenwirken, sind die Tasten aus einer einstückigen elastischen Kunststoffmatte herausgebildet. Weiterhin weist jede herausgebildete Taste an ihrer Unterseite je ein Führungselement auf. Das Führungselement greift in ein Führungsgegenstück ein. Der Schalter weist das Führungsgegenstück auf.With a keypad for waterproof and dirt-resistant computer keyboards with medium or long stroke keys, which in the depressed state interact with a switch, the buttons are made of one piece elastic plastic mat formed. Furthermore, each formed button on its underside each a guide element. The Guide element engages in a guide counterpart. The switch points the lead counterpart.

Vorzugsweise ist am unteren Rand jeder Taste ein Walkbereich vorgesehen.

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EP98106014A 1997-05-02 1998-04-02 Keypad for waterproof and dirt resistant computerkeyboards Withdrawn EP0875911A3 (en)

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DE19718677 1997-05-02
DE1997118677 DE19718677A1 (en) 1997-05-02 1997-05-02 Keypad for waterproof and dirt-resistant computer keyboards

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EP0875911A2 EP0875911A2 (en) 1998-11-04
EP0875911A3 true EP0875911A3 (en) 1999-05-12

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DE202011101812U1 (en) 2011-06-11 2011-10-05 GETT Gerätetechnik GmbH Keyboard for a data input device
TWI666669B (en) * 2018-05-24 2019-07-21 達方電子股份有限公司 Resilient contact and input device

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US4536625A (en) * 1983-04-20 1985-08-20 Bebie Alain M Keyboard design
FR2587833A1 (en) * 1985-09-21 1987-03-27 Rheinmetall Gmbh Multiple pushbutton switch panel for machine control

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DE2649944C2 (en) * 1976-10-30 1982-12-09 Rafi Gmbh & Co Elektrotechnische Spezialfabrik, 7981 Berg Waterproof keyboard
DE2841463A1 (en) * 1978-09-23 1980-04-03 Manfred Hild Keyboard for small pocket calculators - has array of miniature keys set into surface plate with access via grooves
DE4111680C2 (en) * 1991-04-10 1997-09-04 Juelich Werner Keypad for a keyboard
DE19505852C1 (en) * 1995-02-21 1996-05-15 Preh Elektro Feinmechanik Keyboard panel with protective foil e.g. for cash registers

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4536625A (en) * 1983-04-20 1985-08-20 Bebie Alain M Keyboard design
FR2587833A1 (en) * 1985-09-21 1987-03-27 Rheinmetall Gmbh Multiple pushbutton switch panel for machine control

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