摘要 |
An improved switch assembly is disclosed having particular application as part of a key in a computer keyboard. The switch includes first and second pairs of spaced apart electrical contacts, the first pair extending above the second. A conductive and resilient diaphragm is disposed over both pairs of contacts physically contacting only the first. A deformable generally bell shaped actuator member is disposed over the diaphragm, the walls of the actuator member being tapered in thickness so as to buckle upon the application of a known vertical force. Actuator means are provided to deform the actuator member in response to the activation of the switch by a user, thereby forcing the diaphragm to physically contact the second electrical contact completing a circuit.
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