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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2001
Ching-Chiang Yu, Keelung, TW;
Chih Wen Su, Chung Ho, TW;
Behavior Tech Computer Corporation, Taipei, TW;
Abstract
A key switch having a replaceable key cap is provided. The key switch includes a main key body ( ) having a pair of cross-ribs ( ). The pair of cross-ribs ( ) define a plurality of recesses within the main key body ( ). A replaceable key cap ( ) has an upper wall and a substantially annular sidewall which define a hollow chamber therein. A plurality of locking members ( ) project from a lower surface of the upper wall within the hollow chamber. Each of the locking members ( ) has a locking flange projecting therefrom and each of the plurality of locking members ( ) is releasably received by a respective one of the plurality of recesses, with the locking flanges releasably engaging respective cross-ribs ( ).