Patent ID: 7221561
Filing Date: 2007-05-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A telecommunication apparatus comprising: a lower member; an upper member connected pivotally to the lower member to dispose the upper member between unfolded and folded positions with respect to the lower member; a printed circuit board disposed within the lower member; a keypad disposed above the printed circuit board, and having a plurality of input keys for generating signals upon pressing to contact the printed circuit board; and a coupling member, disposed in the lower member, interconnecting the printed circuit board and the upper member to permit synchronous movement of the printed circuit board and the upper member with respect to the lower member; wherein when the upper member is disposed at the folded position, the keypad is offset from the printed circuit board so as to dysfunction the input keys and when the upper member is disposed in the unfolded position, the keypad is aligned with the printed circuit board to function the input keys.