Apple inc. (20240427437). INPUT DEVICE
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This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240427437 titled 'INPUT DEVICE
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a keyboard of the present disclosure has a keyboard housing with a base plate defining a trackpad opening. the keyboard can also include a trackpad assembly disposed within the trackpad opening, the trackpad assembly including: a touch input plate configured to receive a user touch input and positioned above the base plate; and a flexure positioned below the base plate. in some examples the flexure includes: a first attachment portion attached to the touch input plate; a second attachment portion attached to the base plate; and at least one flexible portion connecting the first attachment portion to the second attachment portion and biasing the first attachment portion upward relative to the second attachment portion.