Patent ID: 6793421
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: G06F,H01H

Abstract:
A keyboard comprising:a proximal section including a first plurality of keys, wherein depression of each key in said first plurality causes generation of an electrical signal, and a plug extending at an end of said proximal section; a distal section including a second plurality of keys, wherein depression of each key in said second plurality causes generation of an electrical signal, a first receptacle extending within said distal section, wherein said plug slides within said first receptacle to releasably hold said proximal section together with said distal section and in alignment with said distal section as said proximal and distal sections are held together; a coupling link pivotally attached at a first end of said coupling link to an end of said proximal section; and a slider attached to slide within said second receptacle in said distal section and pivotally attached to said coupling link at a second end of said coupling link, opposite said first end thereof, wherein sliding movement of said slider within said second receptacle to pull said proximal section away from said distal section releases said proximal section from being held in alignment with said distal section.