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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2012
Filed:
May. 27, 2009
Chien-shih Hsu, Taipei, TW;
Liang-ta Yeh, Shulin, TW;
Chien-Shih Hsu, Taipei, TW;
Liang-Ta Yeh, Shulin, TW;
Darfon Electronics Corp., Taoyuan, TW;
Abstract
A key structure is provided, including a substrate, a key cap, a first link, and a second link pivotally connected to the first link. The first and second links movably connect the key cap with the base. The key cap comprises a first surface and a guiding portion extended along a first direction, wherein the guiding portion has a second surface. The first link is made of metal and has a sliding end forming a first curved portion and a second curved portion. The first and second curved portions are respectively adjacent to the first and second surfaces and slidable along the guiding portion.