EP1206734B1 - Boitier de clavier pour les touches d'un clavier a touches a enfoncer - Google Patents

Boitier de clavier pour les touches d'un clavier a touches a enfoncer Download PDF

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EP1206734B1
EP1206734B1 EP00963913A EP00963913A EP1206734B1 EP 1206734 B1 EP1206734 B1 EP 1206734B1 EP 00963913 A EP00963913 A EP 00963913A EP 00963913 A EP00963913 A EP 00963913A EP 1206734 B1 EP1206734 B1 EP 1206734B1
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Dieter Dubois
Bernhard Gut
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/12—Push-buttons
    • H01H3/122—Push-buttons with enlarged actuating area, e.g. of the elongated bar-type; Stabilising means therefor
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard

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  • the invention relates to a keyboard housing according to the preamble of claim 1
  • EP 0 304 847 B1 discloses a pushbutton for a keypad a keyboard with a arranged on a base plate Housing and with an elongated, in its longitudinal direction known parallel to the base plate body keys known the one with an axially guided in a housing shaft Tappet is connected and attached to the swivel bracket is.
  • This swivel bar has two to the longitudinal direction of the key body parallel, through a connecting element at a fixed distance to each other held ironing axes, the first of which is designed as snap-in openings Bearing elements is mounted on the key body and the second Bow axle consists of two axle stubs, which in two lateral, each formed as a horizontal Parallelgleit Entryen Recording elements are stored.
  • the swivel bracket is therefore provided to actuate the pushbutton at a key body end part of the actuation force on the opposite end of the key body to transfer, causing a tilting of the key body prevents the tilting of the key body associated plunger in its leadership would cause, thereby ultimately the function of the push button would be disturbed.
  • a tilting of the key body prevents the tilting of the key body associated plunger in its leadership would cause, thereby ultimately the function of the push button would be disturbed.
  • multiple button is designated according to EP 0 304 847 B1 on Base plate at least one the second ironing axis during insertion of the plunger in the housing shaft from its suspension position abdrfitende in the transverse direction of the key body and the Receiving elements supplying Abgleitschräge provided.
  • the Pushbutton can be due to this known measure mount by a single one-dimensional movement, the even made by machine with a special device can be.
  • the final assembly is only then possible when the swivel bar with its first bow axis on Key body in the designated snap openings already mounted before and thus pre-assembled. Consequently is not a common and simultaneous total assembly of the Multiple key with the other provided for the keyboard Keys possible.
  • Modern keyboards are characterized by the fact that due large quantities of a completely automated Manufacturing is sought. This is how it usually gets today all keys of a keyboard are injection molded in one shot and with a handling device from the spraying machine directly into a keyboard housing for placement introduced. Thereof however, the so-called multiple keys with swivel bracket, for example, the type described in EP 0 304 847 B1, excluded.
  • the equipment of the keyboard housing with such Multiple keys with parallel guide bracket is due to their more complicated assembly usually completely from Hand or after previous manual attachment of the Swivel bracket on the push button with the help of a special Mounting device in separate post-assembly.
  • the invention has for its object to provide measures which make it possible, even the key body of the so-called Multiple keys in the injection mold of the keyboard pushbuttons record and all keyboard body of a keypad including the multiple key body with the handling device from the spraying machine directly into the keyboard housing to bring in for loading.
  • the parallel guide for the multiple key is in the keyboard housing According to the invention designed so that the swivel bracket be inserted there in a very simple way defined can.
  • the parallel guide is designed to that the swivel bracket in the longitudinal direction on both sides immovable limited and by the support ribs in vertical Direction is positioned so that its position of the pressed multiple key corresponds.
  • the swivel bracket in the longitudinal direction on both sides immovable limited and by the support ribs in vertical Direction is positioned so that its position of the pressed multiple key corresponds.
  • the outer side edges of the two L-shaped openings are arranged so that their mutual Distance of the swivel arm extension in the longitudinal direction, i.e. the outer distance of the connecting elements of the swivel bracket, equivalent.
  • FIG. 1 Before beginning the description of the embodiment will pointed out; that, for reasons of clarity, some in connection with the explanation of FIG. 1 mentioned Reference numerals only in FIGS. 2 and 3 are included for the invention essential and therefore enlarged partial views FIG. 1 show.
  • FIG. 1 shows a keypad 1 for a keypad, which should contain a space bar called the so-called Multiple key is executed.
  • a keypad 1 for a keypad, which should contain a space bar called the so-called Multiple key is executed.
  • the Keyboard housing 1 three housing shafts 2, 3 and 4 provided in which the of the elongated key body (in FIG not shown) vertically downwardly projecting plunger be guided axially and at least the middle of the plunger with its end meets a spring element.
  • a swivel bracket 5 is provided, the two for Lengthwise parallel, through fasteners 6 and 7 held at a fixed distance from each other ironing axes. 8 and 9, of which the first ironing axis 8 in later in Connection with FIGS. 6 to 8 still explained bearing elements is mounted on the key body and the second bow axis 9 consists of two axle stubs 10 and 11, which in two lateral each formed as a horizontal Parallelgleit Adjusting elements 12 and 13 are stored.
  • the two each for storage of a stub axle 10 and 11 of the Swivel bracket 5 provided receiving elements 12 and 13 are designed so that the swivel bracket 5 in its ability to move Is limited in the longitudinal direction on both sides.
  • the keyboard housing 1 On top the keyboard housing 1 are two support ribs 14 and 15 for Laying the swivel bracket 5 provided so positioned and are sized in height so that the position of the swivel bracket 5 when resting on its position while holding down the multiple key equivalent.
  • the two support ribs 14 and 15 are so arranged on top of the keyboard housing 1, that the two Connecting elements 6 and 7 of the swivel bracket 5 in the vicinity the first ironing axis 8 lying points on them for Come to rest.
  • the two lateral, each as a horizontal Parallelgleit arrangementen trained receiving elements 12 and 13 for the have two axle stub 10 and 11 of the swivel bracket 5, as FIG. 2 (receiving element 12) or FIG. 3 (receiving element 13) show, in each case a lower horizontal sliding surface 16 and 18 and an upper horizontal sliding surface 17 and 19, respectively each other one of the strength of the swivel bracket 5 corresponding Have space.
  • the two receiving elements 12 and 13 included for the introduction of the respective axle stub 10 or 11 of the swivel bracket 5 between the two parallel sliding surfaces 16 and 17 or 18 and 19 and connected to it at the same time Oblique introduction of the relevant connecting element. 6 or 7 of the swivel bracket 5 each have an L-shaped opening 20th or 21.
  • the outer lateral edges 22 and 23 of the two L-shaped Openings 20 and 21 are arranged so that their mutual Distance of the extension of the swivel bracket 5 in the longitudinal direction, i.e. the outer distance of the connecting elements 6 and 7 of the swivel bracket 5 corresponds.
  • FIG. 2 is shown for the receiving element 12, the execution of the parallel guide of the swivel bracket 5 with its axle stub 10 between the two sliding surfaces 16 and 17 clearly visible.
  • FIG. 5 goes, shown for the side of the receiving element 13, for a particular the limitation of the swivel bracket 5 against longitudinal displacement by the lateral edge 22 and on the other the positioning the support rib 15, on which the connecting element 7 comes to rest and in such a way that the first ironing axis 8 has such a height that the multiple key in the by pressing the top button assembly with yours Snap opening under resistance of the swivel bracket 5 against the support rib 15 engages in the first bow shaft 8.
  • This locked state of a multi-key body 25 is in the upper part of the keyboard housing 1 facing from below FIG. 6 is shown for one end side of this key.
  • the first ironing axis 8 of the swivel bracket 5 is in a with a Einschnappö réelle 26 provided bearing element 27 on the key body 25 stored.
  • the axle stub 11 is in the illustration from FIG. 6 free, as containing the parallel guide Lower part of the keyboard housing for the sake of better Comprehensibility is not appropriate.
  • the swivel bracket 5 is supported with its connecting element 6 on the support rib 14 on.
  • the multi-key body 25 can with his in the FIG. 8 visible snap-in opening 26 in the first bow axis 8 of the swivel bracket 5 engage.
  • FIG. 8 In the sectional view of FIG. 8 is the same state as in FIG. 7, but in a different sectional plane. In this view is clearly visible, as with actuated multiple key body 25, i.e. at the same time pressing all Buttons after the common injection process, the swivel bracket 5 with its first ironing axis 8 in the Einschnappö réelle 26 of the bearing member 27 of the multi-key body 25th locks.
  • FIG. 1 to 5 show is the parallel guide of the keyboard housing 1 so designed that the swivel bracket 5 defined can be inserted, which allows in the Frame of an automated mechanical keyboard production Also so-called multiple key body, in the illustrated embodiment this is the key body for the spacebar a keyboard, in the injection mold of the key body set can be included. All keyboard body of the keyboard including the SPACEBAR are injection molded in one shot and with a handling device from the spraying machine inserted directly into the keyboard housing 1 from above for assembly, wherein the swivel bracket 5 in his in the FIG. 1 to 5, defined location is located.
  • Essential is the design of the parallel guide, the the swivel bracket 5 bounded on both sides in its longitudinal direction and by the two support ribs 14 and 15 in vertical Direction positioned so that its location of those corresponds to the pressed multiple key.
  • the complete, injection-molded key body set in the keyboard housing 1 inserted and pressed down to the end stop, so locks the swivel bracket 5, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 is shown, in the intended snap openings 26th of the multi-key body 25 and thus provides the functionality ago.

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  1. Boítier (1) de clavier disposé autour d'un socle, pour un champ de touches d'un clavier à touches à enfoncer, comportant au moins une touche (25) à enfoncer appelée touche multiple, dotée d'un corps (25) de touche oblong, qui est relié à un poussoir guidé axialement dans un puits de boítier à l'encontre de l'action d'un ressort, et sur lequel est fixé, dans la région de ses deux extrémités axiales, un étrier (5) pivotant qui comporte deux axes (8, 9) d'étrier s'étendant parallèlement à la direction longitudinale et maintenus à distance fixe l'un de l'autre par des éléments (6, 7) de liaison, le premier axe (8) d'étrier étant monté sur le corps (25) de touche dans des éléments (27) formant paliers réalisés sous forme d'ouvertures (26) d'enclenchement, et le deuxième axe (9) d'étrier étant constitué de deux embouts (10, 11) d'axe qui sont montés dans deux éléments (12, 13) récepteurs latéraux, respectivement réalisés sous forme de guides parallèles horizontaux à glissement, caractérisé en ce que l'étrier (5) pivotant peut être mis en place dans le boítier (1) de clavier de telle sorte que sa position correspond à la position lorsque le corps (25) de touche est enfoncé.
  2. Boítier de clavier suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les deux éléments (12, 13) récepteurs respectivement prévus pour le montage d'un embout (10, 11) d'axe de l'étrier (5) pivotant sont conçus de telle sorte que l'étrier pivotant est limité de part et d'autre dans sa faculté de mouvement en direction longitudinale.
  3. Boítier de clavier suivant la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins deux nervures (14, 15) d'appui sont prévues sur le dessus du boítier (1) de clavier pour l'appui de l'étrier pivotant.
  4. Boítier de clavier suivant la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu deux nervures (14, 15) d'appui qui sont disposées sur le dessus du boítier (1) de clavier en des endroits tels que l'étrier (5) pivotant vient s'appuyer sur elles par ses deux régions terminales axiales.
  5. Boítier de clavier suivant la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les deux nervures (14, 15) d'appui sont disposées sur le dessus du boítier (1) de clavier de telle sorte que les deux éléments (6, 7) de liaison de l'étrier (5) pivotant viennent s'appuyer sur elles en des endroits situés à proximité ou juste en dessous du premier axe (8) d'étrier.
  6. Boítier de clavier suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les deux éléments (12, 13) récepteurs latéraux, respectivement réalisés sous forme de guides parallèles horizontaux à glissement, pour les deux embouts (10, 11) d'axe de l'étrier (5) pivotant comportent respectivement une face (16, 18) de glissement horizontale inférieure et une face (17, 19) de glissement horizontale supérieure qui possèdent un écartement mutuel correspondant à l'épaisseur de l'étrier pivotant, en ce que les deux éléments récepteurs comportent respectivement une ouverture (20, 21) en forme de L pour l'introduction de l'embout d'axe respectif de l'étrier pivotant entre les deux faces de glissement et pour l'introduction oblique conjointe de l'élément (6, 7) de liaison concerné de l'étrier pivotant, et en ce que les bords (22, 23) latéraux extérieurs des deux ouvertures en forme de L sont disposés de telle sorte que leur écartement mutuel correspond à l'étendue de l'étrier pivotant en direction longitudinale, c'est-à-dire à la distance extérieure entre les éléments de liaison de l'étrier pivotant.
  7. Boítier de clavier suivant l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que des poussoirs auxiliaires sont disposés de part et d'autre sur le corps (25) de touche, en plus du poussoir disposé en son milieu et parallèlement à ce poussoir, et ils sont guidés axialement dans des puits (3, 4) de boítier associés.
  8. Boítier de clavier suivant l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les mesures concernant l'installation du corps (25) de touche avec son étrier (5) pivotant sur le boítier (1) de clavier sont prévues dans la région de ses deux extrémités, et ce symétriquement par rapport à son plan médian transversal à la direction longitudinale.
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