公开(公告)号：US07307229B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-11

申请号：US10546105

申请日：2004-01-29

Applicant: Helmut Bonn ,  Uwe Esskuchen

Inventor： Helmut Bonn ,  Uwe Esskuchen

IPC: H01H9/00 ,  H01H27/06

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H1/18 ,  H01H2201/008

Abstract: The invention relates to a switch provided with self-cleaning contacts used, in particular for actuating a horn for a steering wheel of a motor vehicle. The inventive switch comprises at least two opposite contacts one of which is movable and touches the opposite contact by means of an actuating element. The self-cleaning of the contacts is carried out by the reciprocal sliding thereof, the contact associated with the actuating element is fixed to a supporting element which is embodied in such a way that it is elastic and fixed to an end, an opposite end being free and moveable. Said invention is characterized in that the supporting element from the fixing side outward has an inclined line with respect to the direction of actuation in the direction of said actuating element, and subsequently in the direction of the free end thereof. A line is also inclined in the direction of the free end thereof with respect to the direction of actuation starting from the actuating element.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有自清洁触点的开关，特别是用于致动用于机动车辆的方向盘的喇叭。 本发明的开关包括至少两个相对的触点，其中一个可通过致动元件移动并接触相对的触点。 触点的自清洁是通过它的往复滑动进行的，与致动元件相关联的触点固定在一个支撑元件上，该支撑元件被弹性地固定到一端，另一端是 自由和可移动。 本发明的特征在于，支撑元件从固定侧向外具有相对于所述致动元件的方向上的致动方向的倾斜线，并且随后在其自由端的方向上。 线也相对于从致动元件开始的致动方向在其自由端的方向上倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US06740946B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10230200

申请日：2002-08-29

Applicant: Hideyuki Funaki

Inventor： Hideyuki Funaki

IPC: H01L2982

CPC classification number: H03H9/462 ,  B81B3/0021 ,  B81B2201/016 ,  B81B2201/0271 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H03H3/0072

Abstract: A micromechanical switch includes a substrate, at least one pair of support members fixed to the substrate, and at least one pair of beam members placed in proximity and parallel to each other above the substrate, and connected to one of the support members, respectively, each of the beam members having a moving portion which is movable with a gap with respect to the substrate. A contact portion is provided on the moving portion, and a driving electrode is placed on the substrate between the pair of beam members to attract the moving portions of the beam members in a direction in a plane substantially parallel to the substrate with an electrostatic force so that the contact portions of the bean members which are opposed to each other are short-circuited.

Abstract translation: 微机械开关包括基板，固定到基板的至少一对支撑构件和至少一对梁构件，所述至少一对梁构件分别邻近并平行放置在基板上方并分别连接到支撑构件之一， 每个梁构件具有可相对于基板间隙移动的移动部分。 接触部分设置在移动部分上，并且驱动电极被放置在一对梁构件之间的基板上，以静电力吸引梁构件的移动部分在大致平行于基板的平面中的方向上 豆制品的彼此相对的接触部分短路。

公开(公告)号：US20030133278A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-17

申请号：US10339298

申请日：2003-01-10

Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI-RIKA-DENKI-SEISAKUSHO

Inventor： Mamoru Miyako

IPC: H05K001/11 ,  H05K001/14

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2209/03

Abstract: In an elastic sheet member of the present invention, a silicon rubber sheet is supported by a fixed member. A wire group functioning as contacts is disposed at either one of the silicon rubber sheet or the fixed member. In other words, electrical continuity paths, which were conventionally provided at a printed circuit board, are basically provided at the elastic sheet member which is formed of a non-conductive material. In accordance with the present invention, there is no need for the printed circuit board to cover a range at which all rubber contacts are disposed, as in conventional art. Accordingly, the printed circuit board can be made compact, space required for placement thereof can be reduced, and degrees of freedom in design are increased.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的弹性片材中，硅橡胶片由固定构件支承。 作为触点的线组配置在硅橡胶片或固定部件中的任一个上。 换句话说，通常设置在印刷电路板上的电连续性路径基本上设置在由非导电材料形成的弹性片构件上。 根据本发明，如现有技术那样，印刷电路板不需要覆盖所有橡胶触点的设置范围。 因此，可以使印刷电路板紧凑，可以减少放置所需的空间，并且提高设计的自由度。

公开(公告)号：US5777281A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-07

申请号：US723881

申请日：1996-09-23

Applicant: Martin Philip Riddiford

Inventor： Martin Philip Riddiford

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2207/012 ,  H01H2221/026 ,  H01H2223/0345 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2233/016

Abstract: A key assembly comprising a base; a manually operable key secured to, and mounted above the base by, a resilient key mat having an upstanding wall. The key is moveable against the resilience of the upstanding wall towards the base. A guide assembly extends between the base and the key to guide movement of the keys. A membrane is supported on the base and carries a pair of electrically insulated first contacts, each first contact of the pair being connected to a respective electrical track supported on the membrane and extending to a connection location. A second contact is provided on the underside of the key or the key mat and has a size and position such that movement of the key towards the base causes the second contact to engage both first contacts and thereby electrically connect the first contacts.

Abstract translation: 一种按键组件，包括一个基座; 通过具有直立壁的弹性键垫固定到基座上并安装在其上的可手动操作的键。 关键是可以抵抗直立墙向基地的弹性。 引导组件在基座和键之间延伸以引导键的移动。 膜支撑在基座上并且承载一对电绝缘的第一触点，该对的每个第一触点连接到支撑在膜上并延伸到连接位置的相应电气轨道。 第二触点设置在键或键垫的下侧，并且具有尺寸和位置，使得键朝向底座的移动使得第二触点与第一触点接合，从而电连接第一触点。

公开(公告)号：US4362911A

公开(公告)日：1982-12-07

申请号：US187904

申请日：1980-09-17

Applicant: Ronald J. Sears ,  Jack R. Gross

Inventor： Ronald J. Sears ,  Jack R. Gross

IPC: H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/56 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H13/80

CPC classification number: H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2209/014 ,  H01H2215/002 ,  H01H2215/008 ,  H01H2217/02 ,  H01H2221/042 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2229/018 ,  H01H2229/042

Abstract: A "membrane"-type keyboard includes a resilient foam layer having an array of holes therein with the layer being sandwiched between first and second flexible membranes having electrical conductors thereon which are arranged to complete a circuit associated with a hole when the first and second membranes are moved toward each other. Embodiments including dome-shaped areas in the first flexible membranes provide for "tactile feedback" and additional foam layers enhance the operating characteristics of the embodiments. The method generally entails determining the operating parameters of a desired keyboard and simply changing the relative density and/or thicknesses of various layers and flexible membranes in the keyboard to obtain radically variable paremeters, as for example, the location of the "makepoint" of the switch at various positions between the start and end of "key travel."

Abstract translation: “膜”型键盘包括弹性泡沫层，弹性泡沫层具有孔阵列，该层被夹在其上具有电导体的第一和第二柔性膜之间，第一柔性膜和第二柔性膜布置成当第一和第二膜 彼此相向移动。 包括第一柔性膜中的圆顶形区域的实施例提供“触觉反馈”，并且附加的泡沫层增强了实施例的操作特性。 该方法通常需要确定所需键盘的操作参数，并且简单地改变键盘中的各种层和柔性膜的相对密度和/或厚度以获得根本上可变的计数器，例如，“makepoint”的位置 在“钥匙旅行”的开始和结束之间切换到各种位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2014060498A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：PCT/EP2013/071689

申请日：2013-10-17

Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD

Inventor： AITKEN, Oana ,  FNINECHE, Chakib

IPC: H01H1/04 ,  H01H1/02 ,  H01H33/12 ,  H01H1/38 ,  H01H1/0233 ,  H01H1/0237

CPC classification number: H01H33/025 ,  H01H1/02 ,  H01H1/0233 ,  H01H1/0237 ,  H01H1/385 ,  H01H33/12 ,  H01H33/78 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2201/026

Abstract: Il s'agit d'un dispositif d'établissement et/ou de coupure de courant comportant une paire de contacts permanents (3, 4), l'un au moins des contacts (3, 4) de la paire étant mobile. Au moins un contact permanent (3, 4) de la paire comporte une partie principale (3.1, 4.1) ayant une extrémité libre et une partie de protection terminale (3.2, 4.2) solidaire de l'extrémité libre de la partie principale (3.1, 4.1), destinée à n'être en contact mécanique et électrique avec l'autre contact permanent (4, 3) de la paire que lors d'une manœuvre d'ouverture ou de fermeture de la paire. Cette partie de protection terminale (3.2, 4.2) est dans un unique métal de transition ayant une température de fusion strictement supérieure à celle de la partie principale (3.1, 4.1) avec laquelle elle est solidaire, ou dans un oxyde ou un carbure d'un tel métal, ou bien en oxyde de zinc. Application notamment aux disjoncteurs haute ou moyenne tension.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包括一对永久触点（3,4））的电流连接和/或截止装置，该对的至少一个触头（3,4）可移动。 该对的至少一个永久接触件（3,4）包括具有自由端的主要部分（3.1,4.1）和固定到主要部分（3.1,4.1）的自由端的端子保护部分（3.2,4.2） ，并且在该对的打开或关闭操作期间与该对的另一个永久接触（4,3）机械和电接触。 所述端子保护部分（3.2,4.2）由独特的过渡金属制成，所述过渡金属的熔化温度严格高于其所固定的主要部分（3.1,4.1）的熔化温度，或者是这样的氧化物或碳化物 金属或氧化锌。 本发明特别适用于高压或中压断路器。

公开(公告)号：WO2012128072A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：PCT/JP2012/056087

申请日：2012-03-09

Applicant: パナソニック株式会社 ,  山本 律 ,  西村 司

Inventor： 山本　律 ,  西村　司

IPC: H01H50/54

CPC classification number: H01H50/58 ,  H01H1/20 ,  H01H1/32 ,  H01H1/50 ,  H01H50/14 ,  H01H50/305 ,  H01H50/546 ,  H01H50/60 ,  H01H51/00 ,  H01H2201/008

Abstract: 　３点の全ての可動接点が固定接点に確実に接触することが可能な構造の接点装置を提供する。固定接点３５を有する固定端子３７と、固定端子３７に対して接離し、固定接点３５に接触する３点の可動接点３１ａ、３１ｂ、３１ｃを有する可動端子２８と、可動端子２８を押圧して固定接点３５と可動接点３１ａ、３１ｂ、３１ｃとを所定の接圧力で接触させる接圧ばね３３とを備える。接圧ばね３３の作用点が、前記３点の可動接点の内側接線で形成される三角形内に位置する構造であることを特徴とする。

Abstract translation: 提供一种具有结构的接触装置，其中所有三个移动触点都可以与固定触点牢固接触。 接触装置设有：具有固定触点（35）的固定端子（37）; 与固定端子（37）接触并分离并具有与固定触头（35）接触的三个移动触点（31a，31b，31c）的可动端子（28）; 以及压接可动端子（28）并使固定触点（35）以预定接触压力与移动触点（31a，31b，31c）接触的接触压力弹簧（33）。 接触装置的特征在于其中接触压力弹簧（33）的操作点位于由三个移动触头的内切线形成的三角形区域内的结构。

公开(公告)号：WO2014102446A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：PCT/FI2012051309

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: ABB OY

Inventor： TAKALA MARKO ,  ELOMAA JARI ,  KÄHKIPURO MATTI ,  PUUMALA VEIKKO ,  KETTUNEN LAURI ,  FORSBERG TOMMI ,  ARJANNE PERTTI ,  HELMINEN MIKKO ,  VEHKAPERÄ MIKKO

IPC: H01H33/60

CPC classification number: H01H50/645 ,  H01H1/50 ,  H01H3/222 ,  H01H9/38 ,  H01H50/163 ,  H01H50/443 ,  H01H50/54 ,  H01H51/2209 ,  H01H2201/008

Abstract: A switch assembly (1) for switching electric circuits comprises a contributory switch (3), a main switch (2), and a flexible element (4). The contributory switch (3) and the main switch (2) are connected electrically in series, the contributory switch (3) and the main switch (4) each comprise at least one movable contact and the flexible element is connected to one movable contact of the contributory switch, a first contact (5a), and one movable contact of the main switch, a second contact (6a).

Abstract translation: 用于切换电路的开关组件（1）包括一个分支开关（3），一个主开关（2）和一个柔性元件（4）。 贡献式开关（3）和主开关（2）串联电连接，分支开关（3）和主开关（4）各自包括至少一个可动触点，并且柔性元件连接到 辅助开关，第一触点（5a）和主开关的一个可动触点，第二触点（6a）。

公开(公告)号：WO2013143708A2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：PCT/EP2013000957

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: HOCHSCHULE FUER ANGEWANDTE WISSENSCHAFTEN MUENCHEN

Inventor： MOOSHEIMER ULRICH

IPC: H01H13/70

CPC classification number: G02F1/163 ,  G09G3/04 ,  G09G3/19 ,  G09G2380/02 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2205/004 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2211/018 ,  H01H2229/002 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K1/16 ,  H05K2201/055 ,  H05K2201/10053

Abstract: The invention relates to a switching element that is designed such that a first conductor path, which is formed on a first substrate layer and which is connected to an electric load, overlaps with a second conductor path in the region of a spacer element, said second conductor path being formed on a second substrate layer and being connected to an electric voltage source. Said design allows switchable flexible displays to be produce at a low cost and with a high degree of precision. In particular, the switching element according to the invention does not require a subsequent electric contact, but rather can be completed in one pass. The invention also relates to methods for designing such a switching element and for designing corresponding circuit configurations.

Abstract translation: 通过形成在该重叠形成在第一基板层上并连接到电负载的第一导体轨道的电极的开关元件具有形成在第二基板层上，并且具有连接在一个间隔元件的面积电力第二导体的一个来源，可以以低成本切换柔性显示器 并以极高的精度制造。 特别地，本发明的开关元件不需要任何随后的电接触，但是可以在一个操作中被制造。 本发明还涉及形成这种开关元件和相关联的电路的配置的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2017127437A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：PCT/US2017/013960

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

Inventor： ZHAO, Kelong ,  LEI, Pengfei ,  YANG, Ping

IPC: H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/36 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/36 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2201/008 ,  H01H2203/056 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2223/014 ,  H01H2223/03 ,  H01H2227/036

Abstract: A switch, keyboard and associated methods are provided. In one implementation, the switch includes a housing (120) having a protruding portion (121) configured to be received in an aperture formed on a substrate (200), a plunger (110) operable to move with respect to the housing (200), a first contact member (140) located in the housing (200), and a second contact member (150) extending from the protruding portion (121) of the housing (200). The second contact member (150) is operable to, based at least in part on the plunger (110) being moved in a first direction (D1), deform to a predefined extent to electrically contact the first contact member (140). The switch provides a low profile appearance but not compromising the smooth and quickly responsive striking motion for a mechanical switch, such that a clean design can be provided while the input experience and durability are maintained. A keyboard is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供开关，键盘和相关方法。 在一个实施方式中，开关包括具有配置为容纳在形成在基板（200）上的孔中的突出部分（121）的壳体（120），可操作以相对于壳体（200）移动的柱塞（110） ，位于壳体（200）中的第一接触构件（140）以及从壳体（200）的突出部分（121）延伸的第二接触构件（150）。 第二接触构件（150）可操作以至少部分地基于沿第一方向（D1）移动的柱塞（110）变形到预定程度以电接触第一接触构件（140）。 该开关提供了一种低调的外观，但不会影响机械开关的平滑和快速响应的打击动作，从而在保持输入体验和耐用性的同时提供干净的设计。 还提供键盘。