Abstract
It is difficult that assemble a minute machine using still minute parts. If assemble it, space and friction between the parts cannot disregard in the micro world. However, such a problem is solvable if the objective function is realized by one continuum. The continuum having such a specific function is called "Functional Continuum (FC)". In this study, the FC for the key switch of the keyboard of a notebook PC is proposed, that is the one structure key switch using the stainless thin plate. On the other hand, the existing notebook PC has the rubber dome and the pantograph as a key structure part, and the number of parts is very much. In this paper, the two kinds of test pieces are actually manufactured, and the characteristic evaluation is performed experimentally.
