Rigid keyboard mechanism

摘要

A keyboard for an electronic device, including a switch plate configured to be in communication with the electronic device, a key cap movably supported above the switch plate, and a translation mechanism operably connected to the switch plate and the keycap. The translation mechanism is configured to translate the key cap vertically relative to the switch plate. The translation mechanism includes a first support and a second support substantially identical to the first support, where the first support and the second support are a rigid material and as the key cap is depressed, the first support and the second support pivot relative to each other to translate the keycap vertically with respect to the switch plate.

主权项

1. A keyboard for an electronic device comprising:
a switch plate configured to be in communication with the electronic device; a base positioned below the switch plate; a keycap movably supported above the switch plate; and a translation mechanism operably connected to the base and the keycap and configured to translate the keycap vertically relative to the switch plate, the translation mechanism including
a first support including:
a first leg defining a first pivoting structure;a first anchoring member on said first leg;a second leg operably connected to the first leg;a first movement extension on an outer surface of said second leg;a rotation member on an inner surface of said second leg; anda second support including:
a third leg defining a second pivoting aperture;a second anchoring member on said third leg;a fourth leg operably connected to said third leg;a second movement extension on an outer surface of said fourth leg;a rotation member on an inner surface of said fourth leg; andwherein the first support and the second support pivot relative to each other to translate the keycap vertically with respect to the switch plate and the first and second movement extensions are operably connected to the base and limit upward vertical translation of the keycap with respect to the switch plate.