Key, X-structure and manufacturing method thereof
AssigneeDarfon Electronics Corp.
InventorsChien-Shih Hsu, Pin-Chien Liao
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Abstract
A X-structure of a key and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The X-structure comprises a first frame and a second frame. The first frame comprises a bar. The first frame is connected and pivoted to the second frame via a fold located on the bar. The key comprises a keycap, a base and the X-structure installed between the keycap and the base. The manufacturing method of the X-structure comprises: providing the X-structure and pressing the bar to generate a fold until the first engaging portions are connected and pivoted to the second engaging portions.
Claims9
A method for manufacturing an X-structure, wherein the steps comprise:
- providing an X-structure comprising a first frame and a second frame, wherein the first frame comprises a pair of first engaging portions and a bar connecting to the first engaging portions, and the first engaging portions extend from the bar, and wherein the second frame comprises a pair of second engaging portions;
- pressing the bar to generate a fold portion on the bar until the first engaging portions are engaged with the second engaging portions.
An X-structure of a key, comprising:
- a first frame, comprising a pair of first engaging portions and a bar, wherein the first engaging portions extend from the bar, and a fold portion is formed on the bar;
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- a second frame, comprising a pair of second engaging portions, wherein the first engaging portions are engaged with the second engaging portions via the deformation of the connecting portion.
A key structure, comprising:
- a keycap;
- a base;
- a first frame, comprising a first end, a second end, a pair of first engaging portions and a bar, wherein the first engaging portions extend from the bar, and a fold portion is formed on the bar;
- and
- a second frame, comprising a third end, a fourth end and a pair of engaging portions;
- wherein the first engaging portions are engaged with the second engaging portions via the deformation of the connecting portion;
- the first end and the third end support the keycap;
- and
- the second end and the fourth end are connected to the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.