Patent ID: 6369309
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: G10C

Abstract:
A keyboard assembly comprising:a plurality of keys, each of said keys including a body, a hinge portion, and a rear end portion; a key support member for pivotally supporting said keys; and movably-mounting means for mounting said keys onto said key support member via said rear end portion of said each of said keys in a manner such that said keys can be moved by moving said rear end portion of said each of said keys, wherein said movably-mounting means includes longitudinal position-limiting means for limiting a longitudinal position of said keys, and said longitudinal position-limiting means including a surface formed on said key support member and another surface formed on said keys, and wherein when said keys have been mounted on said key support member, said longitudinal position-limiting means engages said keys with said key support member in a manner such that said surface and said another surface allow said keys to be movable relative to said key support member in a direction in which said keys are juxtaposed.