H01H2223/004

Membrane sealed keyboard

Keyboards and other input devices are provided with at least one flexible layer that extends over or under the keycaps. The flexible layer spans interkey spaces and lies between inner and outer keycaps. The flexible layer prevents intrusion of invasive material to the keyboard mechanisms and simplifies the appearance of the keyboard area. Some flexible layers help align keycaps by connecting inner and outer keycaps or by providing a mechanical connection interface for the keycaps. Some membranes used in the flexible layer have a layered or composite construction that increases durability and tear resistance by attaching or infusing a mesh material or other tough material to a less durable, elastic material.

Waterproof pressing structure and membrane switch circuit board using the same

A waterproof pressing structure including a first membrane, at least one first contact, a second membrane, at least one second contact, an insulation layer and a hydrophobic material is provided. The first contact is located on the first membrane, the second contact is located on the second membrane, and the insulation layer is interposed between the first membrane and the second membrane, wherein the first membrane, the second membrane and the insulation layer are stacked in a vertical direction, and the hydrophobic material is respectively formed on the two surfaces of the first contact and the second contact to form a low surface tension zone between the first contact and the second contact.

DRAINAGE ASSEMBLY

A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange.

Temperature probe hubs

Temperature probe hubs are disclosed. An example temperature probe hub includes a housing and a control button. The housing includes a base. The base has a central portion, a peripheral portion bounding the central portion, and a filler extending between the central portion and the peripheral portion. The filler is configured to move the central portion relative to the peripheral portion in response to a compressive force applied to the filler. The control button is located within the housing. The control button is configured to be actuated in response to movement of the central portion of the housing relative to the peripheral portion of the housing.

Backlight module and operation method thereof

A backlight module is provided. The backlight module includes a backlight control circuit and a plurality of multiple light-emitting elements coupled in series and coupled to the backlight control circuit. The backlight control circuit transmits a packet. Each of the light-emitting elements compares an address of the packet with an individual address of each of the light-emitting elements. When the address of the packet matches the individual address of a target light-emitting element of the light-emitting elements, the target light-emitting element emits light according to a light-emitting data of the packet. Each of the light-emitting elements transmits the packet to a next light-emitting element.

Drainage assembly

A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange.

Membrane sealed keyboard

Keyboards and other input devices are provided with at least one flexible layer that extends over or under the keycaps. The flexible layer spans interkey spaces and lies between inner and outer keycaps. The flexible layer prevents intrusion of invasive material to the keyboard mechanisms and simplifies the appearance of the keyboard area. Some flexible layers help align keycaps by connecting inner and outer keycaps or by providing a mechanical connection interface for the keycaps. Some membranes used in the flexible layer have a layered or composite construction that increases durability and tear resistance by attaching or infusing a mesh material or other tough material to a less durable, elastic material.

LOW-FORCE BUTTON DESIGN
20210272759 · 2021-09-02 · ·

A button is disclosed for use with an image capture device in an underwater environment. The button includes a movable plunger configured to cause actuation of the image capture device, and upper and lower components collectively defining an internal cavity that is configured to receive the plunger. The upper and lower components are configured and connected such that actuation of the image capture device is prevented until a threshold pressure is applied to the upper component that is greater than external water pressure applied in the underwater environment. The upper component includes at least one opening that is configured to allow water to enter the internal cavity to modify an internal pressure within the internal cavity so as to reduce the threshold pressure required to actuate the image capture device in the underwater environment.

WATERPROOF PRESSING STRUCTURE AND MEMBRANE SWITCH CIRCUIT BOARD USING THE SAME
20210350986 · 2021-11-11 ·

A waterproof pressing structure including a first membrane, at least one first contact, a second membrane, at least one second contact, an insulation layer and a hydrophobic material is provided. The first contact is located on the first membrane, the second contact is located on the second membrane, and the insulation layer is interposed between the first membrane and the second membrane, wherein the first membrane, the second membrane and the insulation layer are stacked in a vertical direction, and the hydrophobic material is respectively formed on the two surfaces of the first contact and the second contact to form a low surface tension zone between the first contact and the second contact.

DRAINAGE ASSEMBLY

A user interface includes a front panel that has an exterior surface and an interior surface. A flange outwardly extends from the exterior surface and defines a notch. A receiving body extends from the interior surface of the front panel that is proximate the flange. A receiving body has an angled edge and defines a drainage channel that extends through a portion of the notch that is defined by the flange.