Key module for a keyboard, keyboard and method for recognizing actuation of a key module of a keyboard

Abstract

What is presented is a key module (110) for a keyboard. The key module (110) comprises a key tappet (220). The key module (110) also comprises a module housing (230). The module housing (230) is formed to movably accommodate the key tappet (220), in order to enable a translational actuation movement of the key tappet (220) between a rest position and in an actuated position relative to the module housing (230). The key module (110) further comprises a trigger element (240) for triggering an actuation signal of the key module (110) in response to the actuation movement. The trigger element (240) is attached to the key tappet (220). The trigger element (240) is a contactor for electrically shorting contact pads of a circuit substrate of the keyboard. The trigger element (240) comprises more than to elastically deformable contact fingers for contacting the contact pads after different pre-travel paths in the course of the actuation movement.

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