H01H2203/044

Key module trigger element having more than one contact finger each with differing pre-travel paths
11676779 · 2023-06-13 · ·

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.

MEDIUM- OR HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR ISOLATOR, PROVIDED WITH IMPROVED FIXED CONTACTS, AND METHOD OF USE

A high- or medium-voltage circuit breaker, in which a movable contact (1) is moved in sliding in order to separate stationary contacts (11, 12) from its sliding surface (2). In accordance with the invention, the stationary contacts (11, 12) have switching portions (9) that separate from the movable contact more or less simultaneously as a result of a setback (19) in the movable contact (1), thereby causing two simultaneous switching arcs to appear (14, 15), which arcs are extinguished much more quickly than a single arc, before the current is transferred to the conventional arcing contacts (5). This disposition enables the stationary contacts (11, 12) and their environment to be less exposed to damage.

KEY MODULE FOR A KEYBOARD, KEYBOARD AND METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING ACTUATION OF A KEY MODULE OF A KEYBOARD
20210366673 · 2021-11-25 ·

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.

Keyboard device and key structure thereof

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.

Switch and imaging apparatus
11031194 · 2021-06-08 · ·

A switch includes a first elastic member that is conductive and configured to contact the first signal pattern, a second elastic member that is conductive and configured to contact the second signal pattern, and a third elastic member that is conductive and configured to contact the third signal pattern. When a first pressing operation is performed for the press member so as to move the press member from an initial position in the pressing direction the first and second signal patterns are electrically connectable via the first and second elastic members. After the first pressing operation, when a second pressing operation is performed for the press member so as to move the press member in a direction opposite to the pressing direction by the first and second elastic members, the first to third signal patterns are electrically connectable via the first to third elastic members.

SWITCH AND IMAGING APPARATUS
20200243278 · 2020-07-30 ·

A switch includes a first elastic member that is conductive and configured to contact the first signal pattern, a second elastic member that is conductive and configured to contact the second signal pattern, and a third elastic member that is conductive and configured to contact the third signal pattern. When a first pressing operation is performed for the press member so as to move the press member from an initial position in the pressing direction the first and second signal patterns are electrically connectable via the first and second elastic members. After the first pressing operation, when a second pressing operation is performed for the press member so as to move the press member in a direction opposite to the pressing direction by the first and second elastic members, the first to third signal patterns are electrically connectable via the first to third elastic members.

Pressure sensor and wearable device

The application provides a pressure sensor and a wearable device. The pressure sensor includes a circuit board and a conducting elastic structure; the circuit board includes an electrode area which includes multiple electrode pairs set at intervals; the conducting elastic structure is set on one side of the circuit board and includes a first area; the first area includes a conducting part; when no pressure is applied to the conducting elastic structure, the conducting part is isolated from each electrode pair, so that each electrode pair is in an off state; when a pressure which is greater than a turn-on pressure threshold is applied to the conducting elastic structure, the conducting elastic structure deforms, so that the conducting part contacts with at least one electrode pair, and at least one electrode pair is turned on; wherein the turn-on pressure thresholds of different electrode pairs are different.

Pressure sensor and wearable device
20190331539 · 2019-10-31 ·

The application provides a pressure sensor and a wearable device. The pressure sensor includes a circuit board and a conducting elastic structure; the circuit board includes an electrode area which includes multiple electrode pairs set at intervals; the conducting elastic structure is set on one side of the circuit board and includes a first area; the first area includes a conducting part; when no pressure is applied to the conducting elastic structure, the conducting part is isolated from each electrode pair, so that each electrode pair is in an off state; when a pressure which is greater than a turn-on pressure threshold is applied to the conducting elastic structure, the conducting elastic structure deforms, so that the conducting part contacts with at least one electrode pair, and at least one electrode pair is turned on; wherein the turn-on pressure thresholds of different electrode pairs are different.

Medium- or high-voltage circuit breaker or isolator, provided with improved fixed contacts, and method of use

A high- or medium-voltage circuit breaker, in which a movable contact (1) is moved in sliding in order to separate stationary contacts (11, 12) from its sliding surface (2). In accordance with the invention, the stationary contacts (11, 12) have switching portions (9) that separate from the movable contact more or less simultaneously as a result of a setback (19) in the movable contact (1), thereby causing two simultaneous switching arcs to appear (14, 15), which arcs are extinguished much more quickly than a single arc, before the current is transferred to the conventional arcing contacts (5). This disposition enables the stationary contacts (11, 12) and their environment to be less exposed to damage.