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US5651622A
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Keyboard separable into two parts in which an angle between its two parts can be changed
Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1996-06-12
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Granted: 1997-07-29
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Expires: 2016-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A keyboard separable into two parts in which an angle between its two parts can be changed includes: a left keyboard having a first connection ring attached thereto, the left keyboard being separable to the left side from a center position through a rotative motion of the first connection ring; a right keyboard having a second connection ring attached thereto, the right keyboard being separable to the right side from a center position through a rotative motion of the second connection ring; a hinge ring disposed between the first connection ring of the left keyboard and the second connection ring of the right keyboard for causing the right and left keyboards to rotate in constant angular increments; and a main plate having the connection rings of the right and left keyboards attached thereto, the main plate supporting the right and left keyboards. The separation of the right and left keyboards can reduce fatigue of the wrists or shoulders when utilizing the keyboard for long periods and, as a result, work productivity is increased.
Inventors
- 👤 Tae-yong Kim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:38
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/02; G06F3/0202; G06F3/0216; H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/70; H01H13/84; H01H2223/00; H01H2223/046; H01H2223/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A keyboard separable into two parts, an angle between its two parts capable of being changed, said keyboard comprising: a left keyboard having a first connection ring attached thereto, said left keyboard being separable to the left side from a center position through a rotative motion of said first connection ring; a right keyboard having a second connection ring attached thereto, said right keyboard being separable to the right side from a center position through a rotative motion of said second connection ring; a hinge ring disposed between said first connection ring of said left keyboard and said second connection ring of said right key board for causing said right and left keyboards to rotate in discrete angular increments; and a main plate having said first and second connection rings attached thereto, said main plate supporting said right and left keyboards.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A keyboard separable into two parts, an angle between its two parts capable of being changed, said keyboard comprising: a left keyboard having a first connection ring attached thereto, said left keyboard being separable to the left side from a center position through a rotative motion of said first connection ring; a right keyboard having a second connection ring attached thereto, said right keyboard being separable to the right side from a center position through a rotative motion of said second connection ring; a hinge ring disposed between said first connection ring of said left keyboard and said second connection ring of said right key board for causing said right and left keyboards to rotate in discrete angular increments; and a main plate having said first and second connection rings attached thereto, said main plate supporting said right and left keyboards.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A separable keyboard as defined in claim 1, said main plate having an aperture and said left keyboard comprising: a keyboard axis pin inserted into said aperture in said main plate, said aperture causing said pin to move linearly; a fastener for keeping said keyboard axis pin inserted into said main plate; and a guide plate for reinforcing that portion of said keyboard deviating from said main plate due to a rotative motion of said first connection ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A separable keyboard as defined in claim 1, said main pate having an aperture and said right keyboard comprising: a keyboard axis pin inserted into said aperture in said main plate, said aperture causing said pin to move linearly; a fastener for keeping said keyboard axis pin inserted into said main plate; and a guide plate for reinforcing that portion of said keyboard deviating from said main plate due to a rotative motion of said second connection ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A separable keyboard as defined in claim 1, said hinge ring having two faces each comprising radial grooves, said grooves being disposed at discrete angular intervals on both faces thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A separable keyboard as defined in claim 4, said first connection ring having a face comprising teeth disposed at radially discrete angular intervals corresponding to said grooves on one face of said hinge ring for controlling the rotational angle of said left keyboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A separable keyboard as defined in claim 4, said second connection ring having a face comprising teeth disposed at radially discrete angular intervals corresponding to said grooves on one face of said hinge ring for controlling the rotational angle of said right keyboard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A separable keyboard as defined in claim 1, said main plate comprising: a main axis pin disposed such that said first connection ring and second connection ring are attached thereto and rotate; a connection ring fastener for keeping said first connection ring and second connection ring attached to said main axis pin and to prevent movement of said two parts of said keyboard; a main guide slot having said main axis pin passing therethrough, said main guide slot allowing up-and-down movement of said main axis pin; and a pair of side guide slots respectively having keyboard axis pins of said left and right keyboards passing therethrough, said pair of slots allowing right-and-left movement of said right and left keyboards.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A separable keyboard as defined in claim 7, said main guide slot having protrusions disposed at discrete intervals therein, said protrusions allowing said main axis pin to move incrementally in discrete steps and said main guide slot further having a circular end portion, said circular end portion allowing the easy detachability of said main axis pin from said main plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
63 words
A separable keyboard as defined in claim 7, each of said side guide slots having protrusions disposed at discrete intervals therein, said protrusions allowing its respective keyboard axis pin to move incrementally in discrete multiple steps and said guide slot further having a circular end portion, said circular end portion allowing easy detachability of its respective keyboard axis pin from said main plate.
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