The utility model discloses a dual-conductive key switch comprising a base, a cover arranged above the base, and a conductive core, wherein it further comprises a first conducting component and a second conducting component which are triggered to conduct sequentially by the conductive core. According to the utility model, the dual-conductive key switch is provided for achieving dual-conductive function of pressing once and performing two actions for a product, which gives more functions to the key switch and provides better user experience.

Provided is a multi-position electrical switch. The multi-position switch includes an enclosure and a stem structured and arranged to move along a vertical axis within the enclosure. The stem provides a plurality of distinct horizontal protrusions as physical deactivators at different elevations along the vertical axis. A plurality of distinct electrical contacts are provided by a paired stationary element and a movable element for flexibly making and breaking electrical contact with the stationary element, the movable element biased for contact with the stationary element. Each distinct electrical contact is associated with at least one distinct horizontal protrusion. A spring disposing the stem in an initial position in which the plurality of distinct horizontal protrusions dispose all of the movable elements in broken contact. Depression of the stem along the vertical axis transitions the distinct horizontal protrusions away from the movable elements permitting contact with their paired stationary elements.

What is presented is a key module for a keyboard. The key module comprises a key tappet. The key module also comprises a module housing. The module housing is formed to movably accommodate the key tappet, in order to enable a translational actuation movement of the key tappet between a rest position and in an actuated position relative to the module housing. The key module further comprises a trigger element for triggering an actuation signal of the key module in response to the actuation movement. The trigger element is attached to the key tappet. The trigger element is a contactor for electrically shorting contact pads of a circuit substrate of the keyboard. The trigger element comprises more than two elastically deformable contact fingers for contacting the contact pads after different pre-travel paths in the course of the actuation movement.

An input device includes a first switch unit, a second switch unit, and a third switch unit that switch a combination of a first fixed contact and a second fixed contact, a combination of the second fixed contact and a third fixed contact, and a combination of the third fixed contact and a fourth fixed contact between a contact state and a separation state using a first movable contact, a second movable contact, and a third movable contact that move integrally.

An input device includes a first switch unit, a second switch unit, and a third switch unit that switch a combination of a first fixed contact and a second fixed contact, a combination of the second fixed contact and a third fixed contact, and a combination of the third fixed contact and a fourth fixed contact between a contact state and a separation state using a first movable contact, a second movable contact, and a third movable contact that move integrally.

The present invention discloses a multi-functional touch keyboard having a touch sensor, including: a key cap unit 110; a driving circuit unit (not shown); a support 120; a touch pad 130 composed of touch sensors respectively formed on the upper ends of multiple key caps 111 grouped in a specific shape; a left click key 141 and a right click key 142 formed adjacent to both ends of the touch pad 130; and a control unit (not shown) which moves a cursor in conjunction with a touch of the touch pad 130 and performs a click function by means of pressing of the click key, in which the multi-functional touch keyboard performs a touch pad function as a graphic controller while performing basic functions as a keyboard.

The present invention discloses a multi-functional touch keyboard having a touch sensor, including: a key cap unit 110; a driving circuit unit (not shown); a support 120; a touch pad 130 composed of touch sensors respectively formed on the upper ends of multiple key caps 111 grouped in a specific shape; a left click key 141 and a right click key 142 formed adjacent to both ends of the touch pad 130; and a control unit (not shown) which moves a cursor in conjunction with a touch of the touch pad 130 and performs a click function by means of pressing of the click key, in which the multi-functional touch keyboard performs a touch pad function as a graphic controller while performing basic functions as a keyboard.

What is presented is a key module (110) for a keyboard. The key module (110) comprises a key tappet (220). The key module (110) also comprises a module housing (230). The module housing (230) is formed to movably accommodate the key tappet (220), in order to enable a translational actuation movement of the key tappet (220) between a rest position and in an actuated position relative to the module housing (230). The key module (110) further comprises a trigger element (240) for triggering an actuation signal of the key module (110) in response to the actuation movement. The trigger element (240) is attached to the key tappet (220). The trigger element (240) is a contactor for electrically shorting contact pads of a circuit substrate of the keyboard. The trigger element (240) comprises more than to elastically deformable contact fingers for contacting the contact pads after different pre-travel paths in the course of the actuation movement.

A keyboard device includes plural key structures. Each key structure includes a plate assembly, a keycap assembly, an elastic element, a connecting member and a signal generator. The plate assembly includes a membrane switch. The keycap assembly is located over the plate assembly. The elastic element is arranged between the plate assembly and the keycap assembly. The connecting member is arranged between the plate assembly and the keycap assembly. The connecting member includes a triggering part. The signal generator is installed on the plate assembly. While the keycap assembly is moved toward the plate assembly through the connecting member, the triggering part is moved downwardly to trigger the signal generator to generate a first signal. After the signal generator is triggered, the keycap assembly is continuously moved downwardly and the membrane switch is triggered to generate a second signal.

A dynamic keyboard able to change and adapt the functionality of the keyboard depending on the scenario in which it is being implemented. Each key can have one or more modes assigned to it that is able to change depending on the use. Groups of keys can have more than one mode assigned to it. Different groups of keys can have different modes assigned to them.