A portable device (e.g., a wireless device such as a cell phone) is provided with a flexible keyboard and a flexible display screen. Such flexible components may be stored in the housing of the portable device when not in use. The flexible display screen and flexible keyboard may be expanded from the housing when the flexible components are utilized by a user. Non-flexible display and input components may be provided on the exterior of the portable device such that the device may be used, in some form, while the flexible components are stored. In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) may be utilized when the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) is stored in said first housing.

A portable device (e.g., a wireless device such as a cell phone) is provided with a flexible keyboard and a flexible display screen. Such flexible components may be stored in the housing of the portable device when not in use. The flexible display screen and flexible keyboard may be expanded from the housing when the flexible components are utilized by a user. Non-flexible display and input components may be provided on the exterior of the portable device such that the device may be used, in some form, while the flexible components are stored. In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) may be utilized when the flexible display (or flexible keyboard) is stored in said first housing.

A keyboard (110) includes a base board (116), keys (112), pitfalls (120) and a mode control mechanism (118). The keys (112) include cups (1124), and the mode control mechanism (118) may switch the keyboard (110) especially the key cups (1124) between different modes. In case that the keyboard (110) is not in use, these cups (1124) can be received in the pitfalls (120) to reduce the profile of the keyboard (110). In case that the keyboard (110) is to be used, the keys (112) may be raised up and arranged on the base board (116) in order to enable long keystroke and provide good typing experience.

Keyboards are disclosed that are retractable. Movable magnetic or mechanical linkage elements are configured to reposition keycaps and stabilizers between different relative positions. Structures in a movable layer can act on the keycaps or stabilizers to move the keycaps and stabilizers into a retracted position for storage and for saving space in an electronic device. The stabilizers can be scissor mechanisms, butterfly mechanisms, and similar devices. The movable layer can be moved in response to rotation of a hinge or other mechanical element in the electronic device.

The present invention discloses a lifting key and a telescopic folding method. When a cover or handle is closed, the key is in a compressed state, and when the cover or handle of a device is opened, the cover or handle releases a traction mechanism, and the key drives a movable board to move by its own elastic force; after the movable board is displaced, a locked state between the movable board and an X balance frame is released, the X balance frame is unfolded under the force of a reset mechanism, and the key returns to a normal height; by slowly closing the cover or handle, the traction mechanism pulls the movable board under the action of the cover or handle, and the movable board moves back to return to an initial position. At this moment, the movable board is engaged with the X balance frame to make the key in the compressed state. The automatic lifting key of the present application can automatically expand the key when the cover is opened, and automatically contract the key when the cover is closed, which occupies a smaller space when the cover is closed, so as to make the notebook or Bluetooth keyboard thinner and easier to carry.

A keyboard (110) includes a base board (116), keys (112), pitfalls (120) and a mode control mechanism (118). The keys (112) include cups (1124), and the mode control mechanism (118) may switch the keyboard (110) especially the key cups (1124) between different modes. In case that the keyboard (110) is not in use, these cups (1124) can be received in the pitfalls (120) to reduce the profile of the keyboard (110). In case that the keyboard (110) is to be used, the keys (112) may be raised up and arranged on the base board (116) in order to enable long keystroke and provide good typing experience.

A shelf bracket is provided. The shelf bracket includes a shelf member and opposing side flanges extending from a back plate. A front flange extends from each of said opposing side flanges. The back plate, shelf member, side flange, and front flange define a cavity configured to receive an enclosure, such as by moving the enclosure in a vertical direction in and out of engagement with the cavity. The shelf member defines a bottom limit of the cavity such that movement of the enclosure into the cavity is limited to a first vertical direction and movement of the enclosure out of the cavity is limited to a second vertical direction, the second vertical direction being diametrically opposed to the first vertical direction. A support flange is optionally included, which is configured to engage with a support structure so as to provide support for the shelf bracket.

A keyboard device includes: a base member having a top face on which a first unit and a second unit are placed; a driving part configured to relatively move the first unit and the second unit between a storage position and a usage position; at the storage position, the first side face and the second side face meshing with each other while being displaced in a front-rear direction of the keyboard device; at the usage position, the first side face and the second side face meshing with each other without being displaced in the front-rear direction so that the units are placed side by side in a left-right direction of the keyboard device to define a single keyboard; and an operating member configured to move the first unit and the second unit between the usage position and the storage position.

A sinkable keyboard device includes a substrate, a first keycap, a second keycap, and a sliding plate. The substrate has an upper surface. The first keycap is liftably disposed on the upper surface and includes a first abutting portion. The second keycap is liftably disposed on the upper surface and includes a second abutting portion. The sliding plate is parallel to the substrate and movable relative to the upper surface along a sliding direction. The sliding plate includes a first guiding member and a second guiding member arranged along the sliding direction. The first guiding member has a first inclined guiding surface, and a first inclined angle is between the first inclined guiding surface and the upper surface. The second guiding member has a second inclined guiding surface, and a second inclined angle different from the first inclined angle is between the second inclined guiding surface and the upper surface.

A keyboard assembly is provided. The keyboard assembly includes an enclosure for protecting the keyboard and other components associated therewith. The enclosure is configured to engage with one or more bracket or bracket assembly, thereby providing a mounting system for supporting the enclosure. By engaging the enclosure with the bracket, the position of the keyboard can be controlled and maintained. By disengaging the enclosure from the bracket, the bracket can be moved and/or the enclosure can be engaged with a different bracket, thereby satisfying different requirements and/or preferences associated with the location of the keyboard.