Patent ID: 6060676
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A keyswitch assembly, comprisinga substrate having an opening defined therein, said substrate further forming a plurality of supporting lugs adjacent to said opening;a keycap defining a depressing surface and a mounting surface opposite to said depressing surface, and a centerline dividing said depressing surface into first and second side, said mounting surface forming a plurality of mounting lugs thereof; anda supporting linkage set being arranged between said substrate and said keycap, each said supporting linkage including a first end pivotally supported by the corresponding supporting lug of said substrate and a second end movably and pivotally supported by the corresponding mounting lug of said keycap, each said supporting linkage further including an extension having a mating portion at a free end thereof, said mating portion being shaped and designed whereby said mating portions mesh with each other, wherein both mating portions of said supporting linkages extend into said opening of said substrate to reduce the overall height of said assembly.