Key switch structure
There is provided a key switch structure including: a plate shaped key top; a link mechanism supporting the key top such that the key top can be depressed; a membrane sheet comprising a contact point portion; a back plate supporting the link mechanism and adhered to the membrane sheet; a plurality of holder members insert molded onto the back plate and supporting the link mechanism; and a resilient member provided between the key top and the membrane sheet, the resilient member being compressed by depressing of the key top and pressing the contact point portion to make a continuity.
1. A key switch structure, comprising:
a plate shaped key top;
a link mechanism supporting the key top such that the key top can be depressed;
a membrane sheet comprising a contact point portion;
a back plate supporting the link mechanism and adhered to the membrane sheet;
a plurality of holder members insert molded onto the hack plate and supporting the link mechanism;
a resilient member provided between the key top and the membrane sheet, the resilient member being compressed by depressing of the key top and pressing the contact point portion to make a continuity; and
a light source that illuminates the back plate that is formed from a transparent resin plate, wherein
a first holder member and second holder member are formed from opaque resin insert molded onto the back plate.