Motorola Solutions, Inc.
DEVICE WITH A KEYPAD THAT INCLUDES A BEZEL ASSEMBLED WITH A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE

Abstract:

A device with a keypad that includes a bezel assembled with a flexible substrate is provided. The bezel comprises: a first aperture and a second aperture separated by a retention plate. The flexible substrate comprises two or more arms joined at joining ends, and separated at distal ends, distal from the joining ends; at least one arm, of the two or more arms, comprises: a first button portion and a second button portion configured to respectively mate with the first aperture and the second aperture from a rear-side of the bezel, the first button portion and the second button portion separated by a non-button portion. The flexible substrate may be assembled with the bezel to form the keypad by inserting a distal end of the one or more arms through the first aperture from the rear-side of the bezel.