Abstract: A keyboard for initiating switching functions or switching signals. Synchronizing pins coupled to four key members at the mutually adjacent crossing between them cause actuation of contact sets upon depression of the keyboard surface above each synchronizing pin. Actuation of at least two contact sets are necessary to initiate a switching function corresponding to the keyboard symbol at the position of surface depression. A light may be employed to visually indicate the symbol actuated.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 25, 1985
Date of Patent:
March 10, 1987
Assignee:
Hand Widmaier Fabrik fur Apparate der Fernmelde -und Feinwerktechnik
Inventors:
Theobald Schmid, Horst Widmaier, Friedrich Wolf
Abstract: A keyboard for initiating switching functions or switching signals. Synchronizing pins coupled to four key members at the mutually adjacent crossing between them cause actuation of contact sets upon depression of the keyboard surface above each synchronizing pin. Actuation of at least two contact sets are necessary to initiate a switching function corresponding to the keyboard symbol at the position of surface depression. A light may be employed to visually indicate the symbol actuated.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 5, 1983
Date of Patent:
July 23, 1985
Assignee:
Hand Widmaier Fabrik Fur Apparate Der Fernmelde-und Feinwerktechnik
Inventors:
Theobald Schmid, Horst Widmaier, Friedrich Wolf