IP Library › Granted Patent US 10,546,702
Granted Patent B2
US 10,546,702 · App. 15/971,928 · Granted Jan 28, 2020

Key structure with display module

Inventor: Jen-Wen Sun (New Taipei, TW)
H01H13/023H01H13/10H01H2219/036
View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,546,702
App. No.
15/971,928
Granted
Jan 28, 2020
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention provides a key structure with display module, mainly consisting of a press cover, a display module, a base plate, a control switch, and flexible terminals. The display module is electrically connected to a circuit structure and installed in a holding space. The base plate is installed to the press cover and restricts the display module, and is also fixed to the circuit structure inside the holding space. The control switch is electrically connected to a circuit board and fixed to the base plate, and the flexible terminals provide for an electrical connection between the circuit structure and the circuit board.

Claims (18)

1. A key structure with display module, comprising:

a press cover, which defines a holding space;

a display module, which is provided with a circuit structure and installed in the holding space;

a base plate, which is installed to the press cover and restricts the display module, and is also fixed to the holding space;

a control switch, which is electrically connected to a circuit board and fixed to the base plate; and

a plurality of flexible terminals, each of which is electrically connected between the circuit structure and the circuit board;

wherein a distance between the circuit structure and the circuit board is changed through compression of the flexible terminals;

wherein two corresponding sides of the base plate are respectively provided with a clasp portion which clasp to the press cover, and the two other corresponding sides respectively define a make-way portion which enable the flexible terminals to penetrate and electrically connect to the circuit structure.

2. The key structure with display module according to claim 1 , wherein each of the flexible terminals comprises a first conductive member mounted on the circuit board, a flexible member disposed on one end of the first conductive member, and a second conductive member that is mounted on the circuit structure and abuts against the flexible member.

3. The key structure with display module according to claim 2 , wherein each of the first conductive members defines a holding space for holding the flexible member therein.

4. The key structure with display module according to claim 1 , wherein the press cover is provided with corresponding clasps that correspondingly connect and fix to the clasp portions.

5. The key structure with display module according to claim 1 , wherein a press space is formed in a structure of each of the clasp portions of the base plate.

6. The key structure with display module according to claim 1 , wherein a surface of the base plate facing the control switch is provided with at least one fixing member that is fixed to the control switch.

7. The key structure with display module according to claim 6 , wherein the control switch is provided with fixing holes to enable fixing the fixing members therein.

8. The key structure with display module according to claim 1 , wherein the display module is a matrix of LEDs (light-emitting diodes) or LCDs (liquid crystal displays).

9. The key structure with display module according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible terminals are pogo pins or springs.

10. The key structure with display module according to claim 1 , wherein the control switch is a rubber switch.

11. The key structure with display module according to claim 1 , further comprises a base, and a plurality of connecting terminals are mounted on the base to enable electrical contact with the circuit board.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 24, 2021
From: SUN, JEN-WEN
To: ELGATO IDISPLAY LIMITED
Reel/Frame 057594/0807 →
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20190341204A1 · Nov 7, 2019
Cited By (1)
US 12,510,976