Compact ergonomic keyboard

摘要

A keyboard includes a first keyboard unit (4) for left hand operation of an operator, a second keyboard unit (5) separable from the first keyboard unit, for right hand operation of the operator, and a fix plate (20) movable between the first and second keyboard units, wherein one of the first and second keyboard units accommodates the fix plate when the first and second keyboard units are separated from each other, the fix plate bridges the first and second keyboard units when the first and second keyboard units are connected with each other to form a single keyboard, and a fixing mechanism (24,25,27) is provided for fixing the fix plate upon the first and second keyboard units in the state that the fix plate bridges across said first and second keyboard units.