Key switch assembly, keyboard and console device

Abstract

A key switch assembly includes a sliding member that is slidable by pressing of an operation member, a support member having a guide that guides the sliding member, a first elastic member provided between the sliding member and the support member, the first elastic member generating a repulsive force against a force pressing the operation member, a second elastic member that is attached to the sliding member, and an electrical contact disposed so as to have an air gap between the electrical contact and the second elastic member in a state before the operation member is pressed, the electrical contact being opened and closed by the second elastic member in accordance with sliding of the sliding member, wherein a spring constant of the second elastic member is larger than a spring constant of the first elastic member.

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