A folding keyboard with sliding segments for electronic products

作者: Daniel I. Sternglass , Donald F. Grube

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摘要: An expandable keyboard (10) which folds to minimize size during transport or storage, and can be converted substantially twice its folded length for use. Its operating mechanism supports a large number of electrical interconnections between the hinged wing section sections central platform, provides straight line engagement as well environmental ESD protection mating connectors. It includes assembly (14) first (16) comprising segment (18) wing; (20). The one more keys (28) platform (30). (20) is pivotally connected along side (30) about axis pivotable closed position where rests on an open when extension may also include second (22) (24) (26) (30), axis, operates in same manner

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