Patent ID: 6166662
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A keypad comprising a circuit board, a flat frame with openings mounted on said circuit board, and an integrally formed set of key switches with individual keys switches respectively arranged in said openings of said flat frame;said integrally formed set of key switches including a plurality of flexible key bodies, a plurality of key caps respectively arranged on said plurality of key bodies, and a plurality of electrically conductive elements respectively arranged below said flexible key bodies and facing a respective contact of said circuit board below said flat frame, said plurality of key caps respectively having a sign thereon;said plurality of flexible key bodies being interconnected, and said integrally formed set of key switches being sealed to said flat frame by molding so that no water can pass to said circuit board; andsaid plurality of flexible key bodies respectively having a peripheral part extending to said circuit board and providing an open area between a respective said electrically conductive element and said circuit board.