Elecom rack and pinion
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| Switch type | Tactile |
|---|---|
| Sense method | Membrane |
| Keycap mount | Custom |
Elecom rack and pinion is a provisional name for a form of low-profile switch. Elecom is only a suggested manufacturer, as the exact details are not known.
The mechanism is an alternative to the scissor switch for supporting keycaps over rubber domes. Each dome is surrounded by four long pinions, on one each side. Four perpendicular racks projecting down from the keycap engage with the pinions, which support the keycap.<ref name="rzwv" />
The pinions are lubricated, and one potential point of concern is the introduction of dust and detritus into the pinions.
Keyboards[edit | edit source]
- Elecom TK-U09FGSV<ref name="rzwv" />
- NGS "Synergy Set" keyboard<ref name="ngs" />
References[edit | edit source]
<references> <ref name="rzwv">ちゃたりたいね — ELECOM TK-U09FGSV ギアドライブ Dated 2013-01-28. Archived 2017-09-29.</ref> <ref name="ngs">Deskthority — NGS keyboard with Elecom rack-and-pinion switches</ref> </references>
