公开(公告)号：US4397082A

公开(公告)日：1983-08-09

申请号：US420273

申请日：1982-09-20

Applicant: Stephen K. Petersen

Inventor： Stephen K. Petersen

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H11/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2207/01 ,  H01H2209/08 ,  H01H2219/008 ,  H01H2223/022 ,  H01H2229/034 ,  H01H2229/036 ,  H01H2229/038 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A membrane switch having a first flexible substrate segment with a pattern of conductive elements thereon at discrete coordinate locations and overlaying this substrate is a spacer layer having a plurality of apertures arranged on the same center-to-center spacing as the conductive elements on the spacer substrate. This spacer layer has the same general shape as the substrate but is of a smaller size so that when superposed on the substrate with the hole pattern aligned with the conductive elements, a border of the first substrate is exposed beyond the edges of the spacer member. Disposed atop the apertured spacer member is a further segment of flexible material also having a pattern of conductive elements at discrete coordinate locations corresponding to the coordinate locations of the conductive elements on the first substrate. When this further segment is superimposed upon the spacer layer, its conductive elements are aligned with the apertures in the spacer layer and face those on the first substrate. Again, the upper flexible layer has the same shape configuration as the bottom substrate and of the spacer member except that, again, the upper layer is of a lesser area than the other layers so that a border of the spacer layer extends outwardly beyond the edges of the uppermost layer. Completing the assembly is a sheet of flexible, non-conductive material on which is printed a pattern of desired graphic information. This graphics sheet has a pressure sensitive adhesive on its undersurface and when pressed against the exposed top layer, the adhesive serves to bond all three of the lower layers, one to the other to yield a generally impervious seal around the perimeter of the composite membrane switch assembly so as to preclude dust or moisture from entering the assembly.

Abstract translation: 具有在离散坐标位置处具有导电元件图案的第一柔性基板段并且覆盖该基板的膜开关是具有多个孔的间隔层，所述多个孔以与间隔物上的导电元件相同的中心到中心间隔排列 基质。 该间隔层具有与基板相同的一般形状，但尺寸较小，因此当叠置在具有与导电元件对准的孔图案的基板上时，第一基板的边界暴露在间隔件的边缘之外。 设置在有孔隔离构件上方的另一段柔性材料也具有对应于第一基底上的导电元件的坐标位置的离散坐标位置处的导电元件的图案。 当该另外的片段叠加在间隔层上时，其导电元件与间隔层中的孔对准并且与第一衬底上的孔对准。 再次，上柔性层具有与底部基底和间隔构件相同的形状构造，不同之处在于，上层的面积与其它层相比较小，使得间隔层的边界向外延伸超过边缘 的最上层。 完成组件是一张柔性的非导电材料，在其上打印出所需图形信息的图案。 该图形片材在其下表面上具有压敏粘合剂并且当压靠在暴露的顶层上时，粘合剂用于将所有三个下层彼此粘合以产生围绕复合膜开关的周边的通常不可渗透的密封 组装，以防止灰尘或水分进入组件。

公开(公告)号：US4371459A

公开(公告)日：1983-02-01

申请号：US331893

申请日：1981-12-17

Applicant: Nicholas Nazarenko

Inventor： Nicholas Nazarenko

IPC: C09D5/24 ,  C08K3/02 ,  C08K3/08 ,  C09D11/00 ,  C09D131/04 ,  C09D153/00 ,  C09D167/00 ,  H01B1/22 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H01B1/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  C09D11/52 ,  H01B1/22 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H05K1/095 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2229/002 ,  H01H2229/004 ,  H01H2229/018 ,  Y10S428/901 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: Screen-printable conductor composition comprising (a) a conductive phase containing silver and base metal powders dispersed in a solution of (b) a multipolymer prepared by copolymerization of vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride, and an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and a linear aromatic polyester resin dissolved in (c) volatile nonhydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract translation: 丝网印刷导体组合物，其包含（a）含有分散在（b）通过乙酸乙烯酯，氯乙烯和烯键式不饱和二羧酸的共聚制备的多聚物和线性芳族聚酯树脂的溶液中的银和贱金属粉末的导电相 溶于（c）挥发性非烃溶剂。

公开(公告)号：US4243861A

公开(公告)日：1981-01-06

申请号：US962540

申请日：1978-11-20

Applicant: Peter Strandwitz

Inventor： Peter Strandwitz

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/712 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H1/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/032 ,  H01H2203/054 ,  H01H2209/002 ,  H01H2209/01 ,  H01H2209/048 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2227/018 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H01H2239/034 ,  H01H2239/038

Abstract: An electrical touch switch having a printed circuit baseboard with two circuit patterns electrically isolated and spaced a predetermined distance from one another has a contactor having a resiliently flexible substrate with a plurality of small contactor dots positioned randomly with respect to the circuit patterns, each contactor dot is sufficiently large to span across the spacing between the circuit patterns and depression of any one of these dots against the circuit patterns will provide continuity between the circuit patterns; the contactor substrate also has embedded structural fibers which span across the contactor dots.

Abstract translation: 一种电触摸开关，其具有电隔离并隔开预定距离的两个电路图案的印刷电路基板，具有具有弹性柔性基板的接触器，多个小接触器点相对于电路图案随机设置，每个接触点 足够跨越电路图案之间的间隔并且相对于电路图案的这些点中的任何一个的凹陷将提供电路图案之间的连续性; 接触器基板也具有穿过接触器点的嵌入式结构纤维。

公开(公告)号：US4207444A

公开(公告)日：1980-06-10

申请号：US867515

申请日：1978-01-06

Applicant: Victor B. Kley

Inventor： Victor B. Kley

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  G06F2203/04113 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2203/00 ,  H01H2203/01 ,  H01H2203/018 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2207/01 ,  H01H2207/012 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2229/038 ,  H01H2239/004

Abstract: The frequency capability of a planar multiple switch for entry of digital data is improved by forming an upper conductive planar member from fine conductive elements electrically joined, such as a screen or conductor pattern, together but with sufficient space between elements to substantially reduce capacitive coupling between the upper member and lower contact members. Further, multiple bit switch areas are formed adjacent single bit switch areas; and coded contact areas are formed on parallel lines by placing insulation on selected sections of lines and building up adjacent contact sections by additional conductor material.

Abstract translation: 用于输入数字数据的平面多重开关的频率能力通过从诸如屏幕或导体图案之间电连接的细导电元件形成上导电平面构件而改善，但是在元件之间具有足够的空间，从而基本上减小了电容耦合 上部构件和下部接触构件。 此外，在单个位开关区域附近形成多个位开关区域; 并且通过在线路的选定部分放置绝缘并且通过附加的导体材料构建相邻的接触部分而在平行线上形成编码的接触区域。

公开(公告)号：US4154178A

公开(公告)日：1979-05-15

申请号：US879338

申请日：1978-02-21

Applicant: Jack Brown ,  John A. Herr ,  Nicholas A. Tarquinio

Inventor： Jack Brown ,  John A. Herr ,  Nicholas A. Tarquinio

IPC: D05B3/02 ,  D05B19/00 ,  D05B19/02 ,  G05B19/10 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807

CPC classification number: H01H13/807 ,  D05B19/02 ,  G05B19/108 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2203/034 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2225/01 ,  H01H2231/014 ,  H01H2231/034

Abstract: An operator manipulating means for a programable electronically controlled sewing machine. The operator manipulating means provides an array of switch points, each related in a row, to discrete needle positions attainable by the electronically controlled sewing machine; and in a column, to the least feed increment attainable thereby. The switch array is fabricated using a pair of printed circuits, one of which must be flexible and each having spaced, parallel conductors, and arranged with respect to each other so that the conductors of one are substantially perpendicular to the conductors of the other and are in facing relationship. The printed circuits are separated in a first embodiment by a pair of insulating sheets, each having an array of apertures in spaced registry with each other and aligned in rows and columns with the conductors on the printed circuits. The pair of insulating sheets are separated by a flexible conducting sheets which may be used as a common conductor. Depression of a conductor on the flexible printed circuit through an aperture of an insulating sheet will establish a connection to the flexible conducting sheet, which conducting sheet will be deflected through the aperture in spaced registry to establish a connection with a conductor of the other printed circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种用于可编程电子控制缝纫机的操作者操纵装置。 操作者操作装置提供一系列切换点，每个切换点相互排列，连接到由电子控制缝纫机可达到的离散针位置; 并且在列中，达到由此获得的最小进给增量。 开关阵列使用一对印刷电路制造，其中一个印刷电路必须是柔性的，并且每个具有间隔开的平行导体并相对于彼此布置，使得一个导体基本上垂直于另一个的导体，并且是 面对关系。 印刷电路在第一实施例中通过一对绝缘片分开，每对绝缘片具有彼此间隔开的间隔开的孔阵列，并且以印刷电路上的导体排列成行和列。 该对绝缘片由可用作公共导体的柔性导电片隔开。 在柔性印刷电路上通过绝缘片的孔阻挡导体将建立到柔性导电片的连接，该导电片将以间隔的注册表偏转穿过孔，以建立与另一个印刷电路的导体的连接 。

公开(公告)号：US4034176A

公开(公告)日：1977-07-05

申请号：US585773

申请日：1975-06-11

Applicant: Willis August Larson

Inventor： Willis August Larson

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2207/012 ,  H01H2211/03 ,  H01H2227/004 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H01H2229/05

Abstract: A membrane switch in which a membrane layer is supported in a spaced relation from at least one contact of one or more pairs of electrically conductive switch contacts. The contacts are mounted on an insulated substrate. The membrane surface adjacent the contacts has an electrically conductive bridging surface supported thereon such that depression of the membrane will bridge the contacts to complete a circuit. The membrane is mounted on the substrate and is held in a normally spaced relationship with the contacts by a plurality of projections formed on the membrane surface adjacent the substrate or one or more of the contact surfaces. The projections may be integrally formed by puncturing the membrane surface with a sharp object or projections may be formed by permanently deforming the membrane without rupturing the membrane itself. Additionally, the projections may be formed by applying individual spacer elements to the membrane surface.

Abstract translation: 膜开关，其中膜层与一对或多对导电开关触点的至少一个触点间隔开地支撑。 触点安装在绝缘基板上。 邻近触点的膜表面具有支撑在其上的导电桥接表面，使得凹陷的凹陷将桥接触点以完成电路。 膜被安装在基板上，并且通过形成在邻近基板或一个或多个接触表面的膜表面上的多个突起与触点保持正常间隔的关系。 突起可以通过用尖锐的物体刺穿膜表面而一体地形成，或者可以通过使膜永久变形而不使膜本身破裂来形成突起。 此外，可以通过将各个间隔元件施加到膜表面来形成突起。

公开(公告)号：US3860771A

公开(公告)日：1975-01-14

申请号：US41032973

申请日：1973-10-29

Applicant: CHOMERICS INC

Inventor： LYNN WILLIAM J ,  SEEGER RICHARD E

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F15/02 ,  H01H1/029 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/712 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H1/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H1/029 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2207/012 ,  H01H2209/002 ,  H01H2215/002 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2227/012 ,  H01H2227/022 ,  H01H2229/026 ,  H01H2229/032 ,  H01H2229/05

Abstract: A keyboard device utilizing a conductive plastic material layer which contacts circuit elements or pathways, the improvement of snapable plastic means raised on a pedestal through which it snaps through center to provide a feel of completion of circuit contact to the user.

Abstract translation: 使用接触电路元件或路径的导电塑料材料层的键盘装置，在基座上升高的可卡扣塑料装置的改进，通过该基座通过其抵接，以提供与使用者的电路接触完成的感觉。

公开(公告)号：US3697711A

公开(公告)日：1972-10-10

申请号：US3697711D

申请日：1971-06-29

Applicant: SPERRY RAND CORP

Inventor： TETRICK ELTON E

IPC: H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2205/032 ,  H01H2215/03 ,  H01H2215/04 ,  H01H2221/024 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2227/018 ,  H01H2229/016

Abstract: An electromechanical switch that includes an electrically conductive sheet having a spring-like pattern of apertures therethrough, a printed circuit electrical conductor and an apertured insulating spacer therebetween for permitting the center portion of the pattern to make electrical contact therewith when the pattern is forced out of the plane of the conductive sheet by an actuatable plunger.

Abstract translation: 一种机电开关，其包括具有穿过其中的孔的弹簧状图案的导电片，印刷电路电导体和其间的有孔绝缘间隔件，用于当图案被迫离开时允许图案的中心部分与其接触， 导电片的平面通过可致动的柱塞。

公开(公告)号：US3688066A

公开(公告)日：1972-08-29

申请号：US3688066D

申请日：1970-12-30

Applicant: WILD ROVER CORP

Inventor： ADELSON ALEXANDER M ,  SWARTZ JEROME ,  TOMASULAO WALTER M JR

IPC: H01H1/40 ,  H01H13/12 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H1/20 ,  H01H1/58

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H1/403 ,  H01H13/12 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2203/008 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/022 ,  H01H2203/026 ,  H01H2207/01 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2223/03 ,  H01H2225/006 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2227/006 ,  H01H2227/018

Abstract: A switch for electrically connecting a first terminal with a plurality of other terminals. A contact movable into and out of electrical engagement with a plurality of base contacts is employed. The movable contact may comprise physically parallel wires affixed to a flexible plate, as well as wires which radiate radially outwardly from a point. The physically parallel wires may be inclined to the base contacts or the base contacts may be of different thicknesses to achieve sequential contacting of the base contacts by the movable contact. The base contacts may be any convenient shape, or in the form of concentric spirals or interspersed parallel segments or adjacent triangular-shaped segments.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将第一端子与多个其它端子电连接的开关。 采用能够与多个基座触点电接合的触点。 活动触点可以包括固定到柔性板上的物理上平行的线以及从点径向向外辐射的线。 物理上平行的电线可以倾斜到基座接触件，或者底座接触件可以具有不同的厚度，以实现基座触头通过可动触点的顺序接触。 基部触点可以是任何方便的形状，或者以同心螺旋形或散布的平行段或相邻的三角形段的形式。

公开(公告)号：US3643041A

公开(公告)日：1972-02-15

申请号：US3643041D

申请日：1970-12-30

Applicant: UNIDYNAMICS PHOENIX

Inventor： JACKSON CHARLES A

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/00 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H9/26 ,  H01H35/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/026 ,  H01H2203/004 ,  H01H2203/032 ,  H01H2209/07 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/004 ,  H01H2227/022 ,  H01H2239/006

Abstract: A faceplate is provided with a plurality of openings therein, each representing a digit to be used in a keyboard; a metal switch plate is positioned immediately beneath the faceplate and includes a plurality of dome-shaped resilient deformable dimples forming keys therein, each registering with and extending into a different one of said openings. An insulating plate, with holes therein registering with the dimples, separates the switch plate from a contact board that includes a plurality of contact buttons, each registering with one of the holes in the insulating plate. The dimples may be depressed by the fingertip of an operator to ''''snap'''' into contact with a corresponding contact button and will ''''snap'''' back to their original position when fingertip pressure is released.

Abstract translation: 面板在其中设置有多个开口，每个开口代表要在键盘中使用的数字; 金属开关板位于面板的正下方，并且包括在其中形成键的多个圆顶形弹性可变形凹坑，每个配准并延伸到不同的所述开口中。 绝缘板，其中与凹坑对准的孔分开开关板与包括多个接触按钮的接触板，每个触点板与绝缘板中的一个孔对准。 凹坑可能被操作者的指尖压下，以“卡扣”与相应的接触按钮接触，并且当指尖压力释放时将“快速”回到其原始位置。