CN101351859B - Member for push button and method of manufacturing the same - Google Patents
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Abstract
To obtain a member for a push button switch having a natural metallic impression and an upscale impression; enabling a precise arrangement of the push buttons; being capable of being made thinner; and being difficult to get stained, there is provided a member for a push button switch (1) having a configuration in which a gap between adj acent metal push buttons (10) is filled with a transparent organic polymer material (15), the transparent organic polymer material (15) including a transparent resin sheet (11) extending from an interior surface of the gap to a ceiling surface side of the push button, and a transparent rubber-like elastic material (12) disposed inside the transparent resin sheet (11).
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Technical field
What the present invention relates to is to use in the member for push-button switch and the manufacturing approach thereof of the operating surface of electronic equipment.
Background technology
In the industry of the member for push-button switch of the operating surface that is used in electronic equipment, particularly portable telephone set, the variation of design and function strengthens day by day.In recent years, in the member for push-button switch of the electronic equipment that is used in portable telephone set etc.,, has the member for push-button switch that metal is transferred outward appearance and use as design with feeling of high class.This has the member for push-button switch that metal is transferred outward appearance, has the formation that stacks gradually with the order of electrodeposited coating, resin formation part and primer (base rubber) from the surface of button.Electrodeposited coating for example forms (for example, with reference to patent documentation 1) by nickel coating, copper coating, chrome plating.And then known also having in order to protect electrodeposited coating forms resin-coated layer transparent technology on the surface of electrodeposited coating.In addition, known also have with the resin film of having implemented metal evaporation carry out pull and stretch processing back as shell, and within it portion fill the heartwood that constitutes by resin or rubber and the member for push-button switch of integration.
In addition, known also has, and in order further to improve the feeling of high class of electronic equipment such as portable telephone set, and has the member for push-button switch (for example, with reference to patent documentation 2) of on the surface of the soft thin plate of silicone rubber etc., pasting the structure of metallic button.This member for push-button switch, and then consider use and the design at the dark place, is embedded in transparent resin and from the photodetector for backside-illuminated of button at the hole of the shape through originally opening numeral etc. on one's body at button in this hole, and easily recognizes numeral etc.
And then for the electronic equipment of portable telephone set etc., slim requirement is also strong.Therefore, the member for push-button switch on the electronic equipment that is installed on portable telephone set etc. also requires slimming.
Patent documentation 1: day disclosure communique, spy open (claims etc.) 2003-129248 number
Patent documentation 2: the open communique of Korea S, spy open (claims etc.) No. 100454203
Summary of the invention
But, the problem below in above-mentioned member for push-button switch, existing.Through making under the situation of the member for push-button switch of metal accent, can't stand the long-time problem of using thereby exist electrodeposited coating to be prone to come off at formation electrodeposited coating on the resin formation part surface.In addition, give metal through electroplating processes and transfer, also exist production efficiency poor and environment brought dysgenic problem.And, implemented the member for push-button switch of electroplating processes, though the exhibit metallic material sense of transferring to a certain degree, in any case also be difficult to give the metal sense of nature.In addition, under the situation of the resin system button of having implemented the metal accent,, just must have thickness to a certain degree in order to ensure intensity as long as use resin as material.This becomes the obstacle of seeking slimming.
On the other hand, on the surface of the soft thin plate of silicone rubber etc., paste under the situation of metallic button, owing to use the metallic button, therefore the problem of above-mentioned that kind exists hardly.But, each metallic button is correctly located and is bonded in the operation on the keyseat, be complicated step extremely.In addition, owing in the gap of metallic button, there is the soft thin plate of silicone rubber etc., the problem that therefore also exists the coefficient of friction of its gap portion to adhere to dirt and dust more greatly and easily.
The present invention makes in view of the above problems, the member for push-button switch that its purpose is to form metal sense and feeling of high class with nature, seek correct button arrangement and slimming and be difficult to make dirty.
In order to reach above-mentioned purpose; The present invention is; Has the member for push-button switch that in the gap of adjacent metal system button, is filled with the form of transparent organic polymer body; In this member for push-button switch, the organic polymer body comprises: from the medial surface in gap to the extended transparent resin plate of the top surface side of button be positioned at the transparent rubber shape elastomer of the inboard of this transparent resin plate.
Like this, because button is metal parts, therefore the such problem of the bonding force decline of electrodeposited coating and resin formation part can not take place and can realize the metal sense of nature.In addition, through using the metallic button, can easily realize its slimming.And then; The member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to; Owing to have and in the gap of adjacent metal system button, be filled with the elastomeric structure of transparent rubber shape that is covered by transparent resin plate; Therefore, in metallic button gap each other, there is the such coefficient of friction materials with smaller of transparent resin plate.Therefore, dirt or dust etc. are difficult to adhere to.And then, because the metallic button is not to be pasted on the organic polymer body singly, therefore can realize the correct configuration of button.
In addition, other member for push-button switch of the present invention are on the basis of foregoing invention, in transparent resin plate at least on the extended part of the top surface side of metallic button, be provided with printed layers or dyed layer.Therefore, for each metallic button, can show its function respectively.Particularly, from the elastomeric back side illuminaton light of transparent rubber shape, even also can confirm this printed layers or dyed layer part at the dark place, therefore the use transfiguration at the dark place is prone to.Thereby the hole is set on the metallic button can sees under the situation of formation of transparent resin plate forming, also printed layers or dyed layer can be set also on the back side of metallic button.
In addition, other member for push-button switch of the present invention are on basis of above-mentioned each invention, on the surface of metallic button, are provided with concavo-convex or the hole, utilize concavo-convex or the hole forms numeral, symbol or decorative pattern.Like this, owing on the surface of metallic button, be formed with concavo-convex or the hole, therefore, the possibility that the operation of the above-mentioned numeral etc. that is depicted in this concavo-convex or hole through button disappears becomes extremely low.Be formed at this decorative pattern concavo-convex or hole, for example can form through the processing of laser, pressurization, etching, delustring (mat) or lousiness face (hairline) etc.In addition, be provided with on the metallic button under the situation in hole,, can easily recognizing this decorative pattern part through back side illuminaton light from this button.Therefore, when the electronic equipment that will use member for push-button switch uses at the dark place, be easily particularly.
In addition, other member for push-button switch of the present invention are on basis of above-mentioned each invention, and the face of the side opposite with the metallic button in transparent rubber shape elastomer and being disposed between the circuit board below it disposes luminous component.Therefore, can make button gap each other shinny.Thus, recognize the position of each button easily, when the electronic equipment that will use member for push-button switch uses at the dark place, also can easily use.As luminous component, for example can suitably use light-emitting diode (LED), electroluminescent panel (EL plate).
In addition, other member for push-button switch of the present invention are on basis of above-mentioned each invention, have on the metallic button hole that forms the above-below direction that runs through button and make the transparent organic polymer body from this hole to the extended form of the top surface side of metallic button.Therefore, through back side illuminaton light, can easily carry out the differentiation of button from this button.Therefore, when the electronic equipment that will use member for push-button switch uses at the dark place, be easily particularly.And then, owing in this hole, be filled with the transparent organic polymer body, therefore can prevent entering dust from the outside.
In addition, other member for push-button switch of the present invention are on basis of above-mentioned each invention, below the transparent rubber shape is elastomeric, are provided with the thin plate with pressing piece that push switch uses.Like this, because from beginning just to be pasted with the thin plate with pressing piece at first, the electronic equipment of therefore easy assembling portable telephone set etc.
In addition, other member for push-button switch of the present invention are on the basis of above-mentioned each invention, make the transparent organic polymer body outstanding with respect to the surface of metallic button.Therefore, compare with respect to the situation of the surface depression of metallic button, can prevent effectively that dust from lodging in the metallic button gap each other with the transparent organic polymer body.In addition; In the hole of running through metallic button self, be filled with under the situation of transparent organic polymer body; Except that the identification transfiguration of this button self is easy; Compare with respect to the situation of the surface depression of metallic button with the transparent organic polymer body, can prevent effectively that dust from accumulating in the part of the transparent organic polymer body that is filled in this hole of running through.At this, the meaning of " outstanding with respect to the surface of metallic button " is meant, is under the situation of molded non-planar on the surface of this button, and with respect to the surface portion of the metallic button at transparent organic polymer body edge, this transparent organic polymer body is outstanding.Therefore; Even the height at the transparent organic polymer body that is positioned at metallic button gap each other is lower than under the situation of central authorities for the summit portion of the metallic button of convex form; As long as it is be higher than the edge of this button, just outstanding with respect to the surface of metallic button.
In addition; Other the present invention is; Manufacturing approach with member for push-button switch of the form that in the gap of adjacent metal system button, is filled with the transparent organic polymer body, the manufacturing approach of this member for push-button switch comprises: the operation of on the one side of metallic plate, pasting transparent resin plate; Carry out etching and form the operation in hole, wherein, the face of the side that the face be pasted with this transparent resin plate of the etching of being carried out from metallic plate is opposite begins until arriving this transparent resin plate; And in the hole, lateral of transparent resin plate, insert transparent rubber shape elastomer, thereby make the elastomer-filled operation in the hole of transparent rubber shape that is covered by transparent resin plate.
Like this, owing to also bore a hole, even the therefore member for push-button switch of the separated form of each button yet can not be separated into metallic plate each button and make member for push-button switch from one side side to the resin plate that is pasted on its opposition side of metallic plate.Therefore, the position of button mainly depends on the correctness of the operation of describing to carry out etched field.Therefore, compare with the operation of pasting each button, can be easily and configuration button correctly.In addition, transparent resin plate is pressed in the hole, therefore need not individually fills transparent resin plate and transparent rubber shape elastomer, thereby can realize the simplification of manufacturing process owing to utilize the elastomeric stuffing pressure of transparent rubber shape.
In addition; Other the present invention are; Manufacturing approach with member for push-button switch of the form that in the gap of adjacent metal system button, is filled with the transparent organic polymer body; The manufacturing approach of this member for push-button switch comprises: carry out etching from the one side of metallic plate until the centre position of its thickness and form the operation of recess; Clog the recess of this one side and transparent resin plate is pasted on the operation of metallic plate; Carry out etching from the face of a side opposite and form the operation in the hole that is connected with preformed above-mentioned recess with the face that is pasted with this transparent resin plate; And in the hole, lateral of transparent resin plate, insert transparent rubber shape elastomer, thereby make the elastomer-filled operation in this hole of transparent rubber shape that is covered by transparent resin plate.
Like this, be formed on the hole of the assigned position connection of metallic plate thickness of slab owing to carry out etching from the two sides side of metallic plate, so clearly form the marginal portion in the hole in the side of metallic plate two sides easily.Thereby, can button be processed into correct shape.In addition, with the identical ground of manufacturing approach before, even the member for push-button switch of the separated form of each button yet can not be separated into metallic plate each button and make member for push-button switch.Therefore, the position of button mainly depends on the correctness of the operation of describing to carry out etched field.Therefore, compare with the operation of pasting each button, can be easily and configuration button correctly.
In addition, transparent resin plate is pressed in the hole, therefore need not individually fills transparent resin plate and transparent rubber shape elastomer, thereby can realize the simplification of manufacturing process owing to utilize the elastomeric stuffing pressure of transparent rubber shape.
In addition, the manufacturing approach of other member for push-button switch of the present invention is on the basis of above-mentioned each invention, contains the operation that on the extended part of the top surface side of metallic button, forms printed layers or dyed layer at least in transparent resin plate.Through adopting such manufacturing approach, can represent its function to each metallic button.Particularly, from the elastomeric back side illuminaton light of transparent rubber shape, even also can confirm this printed layers or dyed layer part therefore can be manufactured on the dark member for push-button switch of locating easy-to-use electronic equipment at the dark place.In addition, thereby the hole is set on the metallic button can sees under the situation of formation of transparent resin plate forming, also can printed layers or dyed layer also be set at the back side of metallic button.
In addition, the manufacturing approach of other member for push-button switch of the present invention is on basis of above-mentioned each invention, to contain, and on the surface of metallic button, is provided with concavo-convex or the hole, utilizes concavo-convex or hole to form the operation of numeral, symbol or decorative pattern.Like this, owing to be employed in the operation that forms concavo-convex or hole on the surface of metallic button, therefore can make the extremely low member for push-button switch of possibility that the operation through button such as the above-mentioned numeral that is depicted on this concavo-convex or hole disappears.Be formed at this decorative pattern concavo-convex or hole, for example can form through the processing of laser, pressurization, etching, delustring or lousiness face etc.In addition, the metallic button is provided with under the situation in hole, through the back side illuminaton light from this button, can easily recognize this decorative pattern part.Therefore, can make particularly member for push-button switch at the easy-to-use electronic equipment in dark place.
In addition, the manufacturing approach of other member for push-button switch of the present invention is on basis of above-mentioned each invention, to contain, the face of the side opposite with the metallic button in transparent rubber shape elastomer and be disposed between the circuit board below it operation of configuration luminous component.Through adopting such manufacturing approach, can make button gap each other shinny.Thus, position that can each button of identification easy to manufacture, thereby at the member for push-button switch of the easy-to-use electronic equipment in dark place.As luminous component, for example can suitably use light-emitting diode, electroluminescent panel.
In addition, the manufacturing approach of other member for push-button switch of the present invention is on the basis of above-mentioned each invention, contains the operation that on the metallic button, forms the hole of the above-below direction that runs through button; In filling the elastomeric operation of transparent rubber shape, the transparent organic polymer body is extended to the top surface side of metallic button from this hole.Adopt such manufacturing approach,, become and carry out the differentiation of button easily through back side illuminaton light from this button.Therefore, in the time of particularly will using the electronic equipment of member for push-button switch to use at the dark place is easily.And then, because the transparent organic polymer body is filled in this hole, therefore can prevent entering dust from the outside.
In addition, the manufacturing approach of other member for push-button switch of the present invention is on basis of above-mentioned each invention, to contain, and the operation of the thin plate with pressing piece that push switch uses is set below the transparent rubber shape is elastomeric.Therefore, easily the electronic equipment of the portable telephone set etc. of the member for push-button switch that obtains through this manufacturing approach is used in assembling.
In addition, the manufacturing approach of other member for push-button switch of the present invention is on the basis of above-mentioned each invention, in filling the elastomeric operation of transparent rubber shape, makes the transparent organic polymer body outstanding with respect to the surface of metallic button.Through adopting such manufacturing approach, compare with respect to the situation of the surface depression of metallic button with the transparent organic polymer body, can prevent effectively that dust from lodging in the metallic button gap each other.In addition; In the hole of running through metallic button self, be filled with under the situation of transparent organic polymer body; Except that the identification transfiguration of this button self is easy; Compare with respect to the situation of the surface depression of metallic button with the transparent organic polymer body, can prevent effectively that dust from accumulating on the part that is filled in the transparent organic polymer body in this hole of running through.
In the material of the metallic button of the member for push-button switch that formation the present invention relates to, except that stainless steel, can suitably use aluminium, magnesium, copper, zinc, titanium etc. and these alloy type, particularly to use stainless steel-like for better.But above-mentioned metal is an example only, also can adopt other metal material.
In addition, constitute the material of the transparent organic polymer body of the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to, constitute by transparent resin plate and transparent rubber shape elastomer.In the material of transparent resin plate, except that PET, also can adopt the transparent resin that is rich in ductility of polyurethanes, polycarbonate-based, polystyrene type or polyesters etc.In addition, as the elastomeric material of transparent rubber shape, be good particularly with silicone rubber.But, being not limited to silicone rubber, the transparent rubber shape elastomer as other for example also can adopt polyurethane rubber.In addition, the present invention's said " transparent " broadly is interpreted as and comprises water white transparency, colored transparent and translucent.
The metallic button can perhaps also can be a plurality of concentrated states for separated respectively state.And then this button also can be for all not separating the connected state of state that otch is set with the part around each button.
Adopt the present invention, the member for push-button switch that can form metal sense and feeling of high class, seek correct button arrangement and slimming and be difficult to make dirty with nature.
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Fig. 1 is the vertical view (a) of the member for push-button switch that relates to of first embodiment of the invention and the A-A line profile (b) of this vertical view (a).
Fig. 2 is a part of enlarged drawing of the A-A line profile (b) of Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that relates to of expression first embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch that first embodiment of the invention relates to.
Fig. 5 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that relates to of expression second embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 6 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch that second embodiment of the invention relates to.
Fig. 7 is in the member for push-button switch that third embodiment of the invention relates to, a part of enlarged drawing of the profile when cutting off with the line identical with the A-A line of Fig. 1.(a) expression is formed at transparent resin application layer and the example that the transparent organic polymer body is conplane state on the surface of metallic button.In addition, (b) expression forms the transparent organic polymer body protrudes in the state of face side with respect to transparent resin application layer example.
Fig. 8 is the vertical view (a) of the member for push-button switch that relates to of four embodiment of the invention and the B-B line profile (b) of this vertical view (a).
Fig. 9 is the vertical view (a) of the member for push-button switch that relates to of fifth embodiment of the invention and the C-C line profile (b) of this vertical view (a).
Figure 10 is a figure who amplifies and represent with sixth embodiment of the invention member for push-button switch that relates to and a plurality of metallic buttons that constitute member for push-button switch.
Figure 11 be with metallic button shown in Figure 10 one when cutting off with the D-D line profile and be disposed at the sketch map of circuit board of the below of metallic button.
Figure 12 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that relates to of expression sixth embodiment of the invention.
Figure 13 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch that sixth embodiment of the invention relates to.
Figure 14 be with the metallic button that constitutes the member for push-button switch that seventh embodiment of the invention relates to one when cutting off with the line identical with D-D line shown in Figure 10 profile and be disposed at the sketch map of circuit board of the below of metallic button.
Figure 15 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that relates to of expression seventh embodiment of the invention.
Figure 16 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch that seventh embodiment of the invention relates to.
Figure 17 is the vertical view of the member for push-button switch that relates to of eighth embodiment of the invention.
Figure 18 is the E-E line profile of Figure 17.
Figure 19 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that relates to of expression eighth embodiment of the invention.
Figure 20 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch that eighth embodiment of the invention relates to.
Figure 21 is member for push-button switch that nineth embodiment of the invention the is related to profile when cutting off with the line identical with the E-E line of Figure 17.
Symbol description
1 member for push-button switch
10 metallic buttons
The 10a metallic plate
11 transparent resin plates
12 transparent rubber shape elastomers
The 12a pressing piece
13 transparent resin application layers
14 luminous components
15 transparent organic polymer bodies
16 pushing plates (thin plate)
The 16a pressing piece
20 holes
21 recesses
25 printed layers, dyed layer
30 member for push-button switch
40 member for push-button switch
50 member for push-button switch
60 member for push-button switch
61 circuit boards
62 fixed junctures (switch)
63 fixed contacts (switch)
64 metal disk springs
70 member for push-button switch
80 member for push-button switch
90 member for push-button switch
Embodiment
Below, with reference to accompanying drawing the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and each suitable execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described in detail.In each execution mode, with member for push-button switch as the operating portion of portable telephone set and the example that adopts describe.But, the invention is not restricted to following each illustrated execution mode, also can in the operating portion of the electronic equipment beyond the portable telephone set, for example notebook personal computer, electronic memo etc., adopt.
(first execution mode)
Fig. 1 is the vertical view (a) of the member for push-button switch that relates to of first embodiment of the invention and the A-A line profile (b) of this vertical view (a).In addition, Fig. 2 is a part of enlarged drawing of the A-A line profile (b) of Fig. 1.
Member for push-button switch 1, the transparent resin application layer 13 on the surface that mainly be provided with a plurality of metallic button 10, bury each other gap and the transparent organic polymer body 15 (comprising transparent resin plate 11 and transparent rubber shape elastomer 12) that is configured of these metallic buttons 10, is coated on each metallic button 10 and the luminous component 14 that is disposed at the back side (side opposite) of transparent organic polymer body 15 with metallic button 10.
On the transparent resin application layer 13 of the operating surface that is formed at metallic button 10; Except that the lucite of the propylene class of high rigidity, polycarbonate-based, epoxies, oxetanes class etc., also can use lucite than the low polyurethanes of these hardness or fluorine class etc.In with the metal appearance of keeping metallic button 10, prevent since the sense of touch in when operation, the overlap of contacting metal etc. and injured be under the situation of purpose, as this transparent resin application layer 13, particularly to use the high cold coating of hardness for better.But above-mentioned cold coating is an example only, also can adopt other cold coating.In addition, transparent resin-coated layer 13 is layer not necessarily, under good, the injured dangerous low situation of the sense of touch when operating through the kind of metal and selection that the processing of overlap etc. do not take place, does not form also passable.
Constitute the transparent resin plate 11 of transparent organic polymer body 15; Being the transparent tabular resin that is ductile, for example is the organic high molecular compound of PETG (PET), polybutene terephthalate (PBT), Merlon (PC), polyurethane etc. or these synthetic.For example, the alloy of PC and PBT also is rich in the pull and stretch characteristic, can suitably use.In addition, constituting the transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 of transparent organic polymer body 15, for example is silicone rubber, polyurethane rubber etc.But,, also can adopt other material (for example, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) etc.) as transparent rubber shape elastomer 12.The suitable depth of transparent resin plate 11 is the scope below the above 0.2mm of 0.03mm, with the scope below the above 0.1mm of 0.05mm for better.As mentioned below, this is in order to make transparent resin plate 11 can not produce the hole owing to the filling of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 and successfully to extend in metallic button 10 gap each other.But the thickness of transparent resin plate 11 also can form discontented 0.03mm or surpass 0.2mm.
As shown in Figure 1, because transparent resin plate 11 is configured in the gap of metallic button 10 around with transparent rubber shape elastic plate 12, so transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 does not expose in the operating surface side of metallic button 10.Therefore, dirt or dust are difficult to be attached in the gap of metallic button 10.And then member for push-button switch 1 constitutes, and metallic button 10 forms roughly same plane with the transparent resin plate 11 that is disposed in this button 10 gap each other, so dirt etc. is difficult to be attached in metallic button 10 gap each other more.
In addition, at transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 be disposed between the circuit board (not shown) below it, be provided with luminous component 14.As luminous component 14, can suitably adopt electroluminescent panel (EL plate).But, also can adopt the luminous component 14 (for example LED) beyond the electroluminescent panel.Like this, through luminous component 14 being disposed at the below of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, can utilizing the luminous of luminous component 14 and make transparent resin plate 11 shinny.Therefore, even at the dark place, also can easily carry out the operation of member for push-button switch 1.
In addition; Punching and the function of representing each metallic button 10 are (for example on the operating surface of metallic button 10; Numeral and alphabetical) words; When making luminous component 14 luminous, can pass through transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, transparent resin plate 11 and this hole, at the light of operating surface side identification like this hole shape.Therefore, can use each metallic button 10 at the dark place with being more prone to.In addition, also can not punch and recess through forming the limit depth till the face of operating surface to its opposition side of metallic button 10 and make the bottom surface of this recess be thinner than other field, light is seen through according to the shape of recess.Under the situation that forms this recess, also can obtain to use the effect of each metallic button 10 at the dark place with being more prone to.
An example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 1 that then, first execution mode is related to describes.
Fig. 3 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 1 that relates to of expression first execution mode.In addition, Fig. 4 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch 1 that first execution mode relates to.
At first, the one side side of the metallic plate 10a of state before as the processing of metallic button 10, bonding transparent resin plate 11 (step S101).In this bonding, can suitably use the binding agent of bringing into play the Thermocurable of attachment function through heating, the binding agent that also can use double faced adhesive tape or can at room temperature solidify.Through this step S101, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (b) from state shown in Fig. 4 (a).Then, on an opposite surface side, that become button of the face of metallic plate 10a, form decorative pattern (step S102) through pressurization with being pasted with transparent resin plate 11.
Then, the etching of carrying out metallic plate 10a is until arriving transparent resin plate 11 (step S103).Consequently form hole 20.Through this step S103, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (c) from state shown in Fig. 4 (b).In this embodiment, the engraving method as the advantage that has that degree of freedom in design, machining accuracy are high, original cost is low etc. adopts photoetching.In addition, as the formation method in the hole 20 beyond the photoetching, for example also can adopt the machining of using the instrument that Precision Machining uses.
Then, on the surface of metallic button 10, form transparent resin application layer 13 (step S104).This operation is for example carried out through the method for injection or coating, application etc.This operation is, be adjacent in order to make transparent resin application layer 13 and metallic button 10, thereby prevent since on the contacting metal system button 10 overlap of generation etc. hurt hand or the sense of touch variation of contact carried out.In addition, also carry out in order to adhere to dirt on the decorative pattern on the operating surface that prevents to be formed at metallic button 10.Through this step S104, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (d) from state shown in Fig. 4 (c).
Then, utilize high pressure that transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 is filled (step S 105) from a sidewise hole 20 that is pasted with transparent resin plate 11.Consequently, transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, when transparent resin plate 11 was pressed into hole 20, himself also was filled in hole 20.Pressure during the filling of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 is to be made as 200kgf/cm
2Below, the temperature during this filling is made as in 100～180 ℃ the scope to good, but pressure and temperature all is not limited to above-mentioned scope, can suitably change according to the various conditions of the material of transparent resin plate 11 and transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 etc.Through this step S 105, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (e) from state shown in Fig. 4 (d).That is, transparent resin plate 11 be extended into, from the back side of metallic button 10 along the medial surface in gap and form the end face in this gap.In addition, transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 from the back side of transparent resin plate 11 until the back side of metallic button 10 and exist.
Then, paste luminous component 14 (step S106) from the back side of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12.As method of attaching, carry out to good to use binding agent, double faced adhesive tape etc.Through this step S106, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (f) from state shown in Fig. 4 (e).
(second execution mode)
Then, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and second execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described.
The member for push-button switch that second execution mode relates to has the formation identical with the member for push-button switch that relates to of first execution mode of explanation before 1.Therefore, the member for push-button switch that relates to for second execution mode uses the identical symbol of the member for push-button switch that relates to first execution mode 1.In addition, for the member that constitutes the member for push-button switch 1 that second execution mode relates to, owing to be identical, therefore also use identical symbol, and omit the explanation that repeats with first execution mode with the member that constitutes the member for push-button switch 1 that first execution mode relates to.
Fig. 5 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 1 that relates to of expression second execution mode.In addition, Fig. 6 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch 1 that second execution mode relates to.
At first, carry out etching and form recess 21 (step S201) until the mid portion of metallic plate 10a thickness from the one side side of metallic plate 10a.About etching, identical with first execution mode, be lithographically good with employing.Through step S201, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in Fig. 6 (a).
Then, bonding transparent resin plate 11 (step S202) on the face of the open side of the recess in metallic plate 10a 21.In this bonding, can suitably use the binding agent of bringing into play the Thermocurable of attachment function through heating, the binding agent that also can use double faced adhesive tape or can at room temperature solidify.Through this step S202, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (b) from state shown in Fig. 6 (a).Then, on an opposite surface side, that become button of the face of metallic plate 10a, form decorative pattern (step S203) through pressurization with being pasted with transparent resin plate 11.
Then, carry out etching, form the hole 20 (step S204) that is connected with recess 21 from a side opposite with the open side of recess 21.Through this step S204, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (c) from state shown in Fig. 6 (b).
Then, on the face of metallic button 10, an opposite side, form transparent resin application layer 13 (step S205) with the face that is pasted with transparent resin plate 11.Through this step S205, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (d) from state shown in Fig. 6 (c).
Then, utilize high pressure that transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 is filled (step S206) from a sidewise hole 20 that is pasted with transparent resin plate 11.Consequently, transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, when transparent resin plate 11 was pressed into hole 20, himself also was filled in hole 20.Through this step S206, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (e) from state shown in Fig. 6 (d).That is, transparent resin plate 11 be extended into, from the back side of metallic button 10 along the medial surface in gap and form the end face in this gap.In addition, transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 from the back side of transparent resin plate 11 until the back side of metallic button 10 and exist.
Then, paste luminous component 14 (step S207) from the back side of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12.Through this step S207, member for push-button switch 1 becomes the state shown in (f) from state shown in Fig. 6 (e).
Through adopting Fig. 6 and manufacturing process shown in Figure 7, when carrying out etching, be difficult to transparent resin plate 11 is caused damage.That is, owing to after forming recess 21, carry out etching and stop etching at the time point that is connected with recess 21 getting final product from a side opposite with the opening surface of this recess 21, so be difficult to transparent resin plate 11 is caused the damage that causes because of etching.In addition, form hole 20 owing to carrying out etching from the two sides of metallic plate 10a, therefore 20 two peristomes form the edge in the hole easily, can easily form the edge of metallic button 10.Therefore, when having filled transparent organic polymer body 15, the interface of metallic button 10 and transparent organic polymer body 15 becomes clear and definite.
(the 3rd execution mode)
Then, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and the 3rd execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described.
The member for push-button switch 30 that the 3rd execution mode relates to has the member common with the member for push-button switch that relates to of first execution mode of explanation before 1.Therefore, the member that member for push-button switch that the member for push-button switch 30 that relates to for the 3rd execution mode and first execution mode relate to 1 is common uses identical symbol, and omits the explanation of repetition.
Fig. 7 is in the member for push-button switch 30 that the 3rd execution mode relates to, a part of enlarged drawing of the profile when cutting off with the line identical with the A-A line of Fig. 1.In Fig. 7, (a) the expression transparent resin application layer 13 and the transparent organic polymer body 15 that are formed at the surface of metallic button 10 is the example of conplane state.In addition, (b) represent that transparent organic polymer body 15 protrudes in the example of the state of face side with respect to transparent resin application layer 13.
The words that Fig. 7 and Fig. 2 compare clearly can be known; The member for push-button switch 30 that the 3rd execution mode relates to; Exist between transparent resin plate 11 and the transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 printed layers 25 or dyed layer 25 (below; Be called " printed layers etc. 25 ") on this point, different with the member for push-button switch 1 that first execution mode relates to.In Fig. 7, represent printed layers etc. 25 with the thick line of black.In addition, using as transparent resin plate 11 on the polyurethane resin this point, the member for push-button switch 1 that also relates to first execution mode is different.
Printed layers etc. 25 can be pre-formed on transparent resin plate 11 or transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, perhaps also can before or after transparent resin plate 11 is pasted on metallic plate 10a, additionally form.In the latter case, with before the step S202 of formation operation in Fig. 5 of printed layers etc. 25 or carry out to good between step S202 and the step S206.Printed layers etc. 25 form, through irradiation from the light at the back side of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, and can be from the front identification printing of member for push-button switch 30 or painted.As the formation method of printed layers etc. 25, for example can enumerate through the CAD operation and convert desirable design into data, and the method on transparent resin plate 11 or transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, described according to the data that are made to.As the formation method of concrete printed layers etc. 25, for example can adopt the method for screen printing, flexography etc.In addition, also can printed layers etc. 25 be formed between the surface and transparent resin plate 11 of metallic button 10.
Adopt polyurethane resin as transparent resin plate 11, can expect the ductility higher than PET.Therefore; Even under the less situation of the pressure ratio when filling transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 or under the big situation of the thickness of metallic button 10, also can easily transparent resin plate 11 and transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 be filled in metallic button 10 gap each other.
In addition; Member for push-button switch 30 shown in Fig. 7 (b); Transparent resin application layer 13 having transparent organic polymer body 15 with respect to the surface that is formed at metallic button 10 protrudes on the structure this point of face side, and is different with the member for push-button switch 30 shown in Fig. 7 (a).Like this, form convex form through gap with metallic button 10, can be through the sense of touch position of easily holding each metallic button 10 of finger.Particularly, with numeral around " 5 " button a part or all form convex form, can give with existing portable telephone set in the identical effect of effect of projection of numeral " 5 " button Face.And then outstanding with respect to a part that makes metallic button 10 surfaces, making transparent organic polymer body 15 outstanding methods is favourable on protection user's finger this point.Structure shown in Fig. 7 (b) for example is provided with the position of concave shape through the inner face at the die of forming metal mould and can easily be shaped.In addition; On the button in metallic button 10, numeral " 5 "; The hole of its numerical switch is set and transparent organic polymer body 15 is protruded in this hole from the back side, also can give with existing portable telephone set in the identical effect of effect of projection of numeral " 5 " button Face.And then the button of numeric only " 5 " can not make transparent organic polymer body 15 protrude in other digital button Faces yet, thereby discerns each button through the sense of touch of finger.
(the 4th execution mode)
Then, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and the 4th execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described.
The member for push-button switch 40 that the 4th execution mode relates to has the member common with the member for push-button switch that relates to of first execution mode of explanation before 1.Therefore, the member that member for push-button switch that the member for push-button switch 40 that relates to for the 4th execution mode and first execution mode relate to 1 is common uses identical symbol, and omits the explanation of repetition.In addition, for the manufacturing approach that the 4th execution mode relates to, the arbitrary method in each manufacturing approach that first and second execution mode of explanation relates to before also can adopting.
Fig. 8 is the vertical view (a) of the member for push-button switch 40 that relates to of four embodiment of the invention and the B-B line profile (b) of this vertical view (a).
Member for push-button switch 40 is the parts that make each metallic button 10 and peripheral frame 41 integrations.Member for push-button switch 40 have with transparent organic polymer body 15 (transparent resin plate 11+ transparent rubber shape elastomer 12) be filled in from its back side float for the metallic button 10 of island each other and the structure in each gap between metallic button 10 and the peripheral frame 41, have the member for push-button switch 1 that relates to first execution mode and similarly construct.Through such structure, obtain the associative perception of metallic button 10 and peripheral frame 41 easily.
(the 5th execution mode)
Then, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and the 5th execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described.
The member for push-button switch 50 that the 5th execution mode relates to has the member common with the member for push-button switch that relates to of first execution mode of explanation before 1.Therefore, the member that member for push-button switch that the member for push-button switch 50 that relates to for the 5th execution mode and first execution mode relate to 1 is common uses identical symbol, and omits the explanation of repetition.In addition, for the manufacturing approach that the 5th execution mode relates to, the arbitrary method in each manufacturing approach that first and second execution mode of explanation relates to before also can adopting.
Fig. 9 is the vertical view (a) of the member for push-button switch 50 that relates to of fifth embodiment of the invention and the C-C line profile (b) of this vertical view (a).
In member for push-button switch 50, the part of each metallic button 10 is not separated respectively, but is connected through the otch of a part.From the back side of this otch, be filled with transparent organic polymer body 15.Like this; Even under the situation in the field that each metallic button 10 of formation does not separate fully; Through transparent organic polymer body 15 is filled in the otch that this metallic button 10 is divided each other, the action effect that the member for push-button switch that also can obtain to relate to above-mentioned each execution mode 1,30,40 is identical.
(the 6th execution mode)
Then, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and the 6th execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described.
The member for push-button switch 60 that the 6th execution mode relates to has the member common with the member for push-button switch that relates to of first execution mode of explanation before 1.Therefore, the member that member for push-button switch that the member for push-button switch 60 that relates to for the 6th execution mode and first execution mode relate to 1 is common uses identical symbol, and omits the explanation of repetition.
Figure 10 is a figure who amplifies and represent with the 6th execution mode member for push-button switch 60 that relates to and a plurality of metallic buttons 10 that constitute member for push-button switch 60.In Figure 10,, will represent that therefore the symbolic representation of metallic button 10 is " 10 (13) " owing on the surface of metallic button 10, be coated with transparent resin application layer 13.Figure 11 is with metallic button 10 shown in Figure 10 one profile and the sketch map of the circuit board 61 of the below that is disposed at metallic button 10 when cutting off with the D-D line.
Shown in figure 11, transparent organic polymer body 15 forms the state that protrudes in face side with respect to transparent resin application layer 13.On metallic button 10, setting should be shown in the hole of numeral, literal or symbol shape on the metallic button, and makes transparent organic polymer body 15 protrude in this hole from the back side, discerns each button 10 easily through the sense of touch of finger.And then, can improve design as three-dimensional text.
Transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 has the pressing piece 12a that is used to push fixed contact (switch).On circuit board 61, dispose switch 62,62,63. Switch 62,62 is fixed in the opening week end of metal disk spring 64.In the space of metal disk spring 64 inboards, not dispose the switch 63 that is electrically connected with circuit board 61 with metal disk spring 64 state of contact.On the surface of the outside of metal disk spring 64 and circuit board 61, dispose the luminous component 14 of electroluminescent panel etc.
Press metallic button 10, be formed at the pressing piece 12a of the below of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, above luminous component 14, push metal disk spring 64.Consequently, the push switch 63 thereby metal disk spring 64 flexibly caves in.Remove pushing of metallic button 10, pressing piece 12a leaves from metal disk spring 64, and metal disk spring 64 also recovers original hemisphere shape.Thus, pushing also of switch 63 is disengaged.
An example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 60 that then, the 6th execution mode is related to describes.
Figure 12 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 60 that relates to of expression the 6th execution mode.In addition, Figure 13 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch 60 that the 6th execution mode relates to.
The step S301 of flow process shown in Figure 12～step S304 is identical with the step S101～S104 of flow process shown in Figure 3 respectively step.Likewise, each state of (a)～(d) shown in Figure 13 is, with the identical state of each state of (a)～(d) shown in Figure 4.But, under the situation of the member for push-button switch 60 that the 6th execution mode relates to, from forming hole 20 on one's body, in this hole 20, also fill transparent organic polymer body 15 at metallic button 10.Therefore, in step S303 shown in Figure 12, the etching of being carried out is not only in metallic button 10 gap each other, also form hole 20 at metallic button 10 from one's body.In addition, in Figure 13, the situation that expression partly changes along with the section that carries out metallic button 10 shown in Figure 11 of manufacturing process.For these manufacturing processes,, therefore omit its explanation because the part that repeats with illustrated in the first embodiment manufacturing process is many.In the 6th execution mode; The part more different with first execution mode be, being shaped as the shape with pressing piece 12a and not having the following operation (step S106) that luminous component 14 is pasted on transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12.This is because luminous component 14 also can be disposed at circuit board 61 sides.
In addition, ground identical with aforesaid execution mode also can be pre-formed printed layers etc. 25 in transparent resin plate 11.This formation can be period before transparent resin plate 11 being pasted on metallic plate 10a also can be after.
(the 7th execution mode)
Then, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and the 7th execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described.
The member for push-button switch 70 that the 7th execution mode relates to has the member common with the member for push-button switch that relates to of first execution mode of explanation before 1.Therefore, the member that member for push-button switch that the member for push-button switch 70 that relates to for the 7th execution mode and first execution mode relate to 1 is common uses identical symbol, and omits the explanation of repetition.
Figure 14 be with the metallic button 10 that constitutes the member for push-button switch 70 that the 7th execution mode relates to one when cutting off with the line identical with D-D line shown in Figure 10 profile and be disposed at the sketch map of circuit board 61 of the below of metallic button 10.
Shown in figure 14, transparent organic polymer body 15 forms the state that protrudes in face side with respect to transparent resin application layer 13.On metallic button 10, setting should be shown in the hole of numeral, literal or symbol shape on the metallic button and make transparent organic polymer body 15 protrude in this hole from the back side, discerns each button 10 easily through the sense of touch of finger.And then, can improve design as three-dimensional text.
Below the transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 of member for push-button switch 70, dispose the luminous component 14 of electroluminescent panel etc., and then thereunder dispose pushing plate (thin plate) (pusher sheet) 16 with pressing piece 16a.Pushing plate 16 can also can be for opaque for transparent.Like this, luminous component 14 also can not be disposed at circuit board 61 sides and be disposed at member for push-button switch 70 sides.On circuit board 61, dispose fixed contact (switch) 62,62,63. Switch 62,62 is fixed in the opening week end of metal disk spring 64.In the space of metal disk spring 64 inboards, not dispose the switch 63 that is electrically connected with circuit board 61 with metal disk spring 64 state of contact.
Press metallic button 10, the pressing piece 16a of pushing plate 16 pushes metal disk spring 64.Consequently, the push switch 63 thereby metal disk spring 64 flexibly caves in.Remove pushing of metallic button 10, pressing piece 16a leaves from metal disk spring 64, and metal disk spring 64 also recovers original hemisphere shape.Thus, pushing also of switch 63 is disengaged.
An example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 70 that then, the 7th execution mode is related to describes.
Figure 15 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 70 that relates to of expression the 7th execution mode.In addition, Figure 16 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch 70 that the 7th execution mode relates to.
The step S401 of flow process shown in Figure 15～step S406 is identical with the step S101～step S106 of flow process shown in Figure 3 respectively step.Likewise, each state of (a)～(f) shown in Figure 16 is, with the identical state of each state of (a)～(f) shown in Figure 4.But, under the situation of the member for push-button switch 70 that the 7th execution mode relates to, from forming hole 20 on one's body, in this hole 20, also fill transparent organic polymer body 15 at metallic button 10.Therefore, in step S403 shown in Figure 15, the etching of being carried out is not only in each other gap of metallic button 10, also form hole 20 at metallic button 10 from one's body.In addition, in Figure 16, the situation that expression partly changes along with the section that carries out metallic button 10 shown in Figure 14 of manufacturing process.For these manufacturing processes,, therefore omit its explanation owing to repeat with illustrated in the first embodiment manufacturing process.In the 7th execution mode, be that the below stickup that exists in luminous component 14 has the operation (step S407) of the pushing plate 16 of pressing piece 16a with the first execution mode different portions.Pushing plate 16 is necessary parts at the textural of electronic equipment of portable telephone set etc., and still, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to broadly is interpreted as the two states that comprises the state that pushing plate is installed or the state of pushing plate is not installed.In addition, also can after step S405, paste the operation of luminous component 14 and pushing plate 16, carry out luminous component 14 sides of the parts that obtain through this stickup operation are pasted on the operation of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 thereafter.In addition; Also can after step S405, carry out with luminous component 14 with have the integrally formed operation of rubber-like elastic body of pressing piece 16a, luminous component 14 sides of the parts of being about to obtain through this monolithic molding operation of going forward side by side are pasted on the operation of transparent rubber shape elastomer 12.
In addition, ground identical with aforesaid execution mode also can be pre-formed printed layers etc. 25 in transparent resin plate 11.This formation can be period before transparent resin plate 11 being pasted on metallic plate 10a also can for after.
(the 8th execution mode)
Then, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and the 8th execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described.
The member for push-button switch 80 that the 8th execution mode relates to has the member common with the member for push-button switch that relates to of first execution mode of explanation before 1.Therefore, the member that member for push-button switch that the member for push-button switch 80 that relates to for the 8th execution mode and first execution mode relate to 1 is common uses identical symbol, and omits the explanation of repetition.
Figure 17 is the vertical view of the member for push-button switch 80 that relates to of the 8th execution mode.In addition, Figure 18 is the E-E line profile of Figure 17.Among Figure 18, X is the metallic button 10 that is expressed as " 1 " among Figure 17, and Y is the metallic button 10 that is expressed as " 2 " among Figure 17, and Z is the metallic button 10 that is expressed as " 3 " among Figure 17.
Shown in figure 18, dispose transparent resin plate 11 at the back side of metallic button 10.At the back side of this transparent resin plate 11, the inner face in the inner hole of metallic button 10, above the hole, dispose other transparent resin plate 11 (representing with heavy black line among Figure 18) until this.The back side at these other transparent resin plate 11 disposes transparent rubber shape elastomer 12.The transparent organic polymer body 15 that constitutes by other transparent resin plate 11 and transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 be stuck into, the hole from the back side of metallic button 10 with the inside of metallic button 10 gap and metallic button 10 each other buries.On the position below the metallic button 10 in transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, be formed with pressing piece 12a.In addition, luminous component (not shown) is not disposed at member for push-button switch 80 sides but is configured in the board side of the below that is configured in member for push-button switch 80.
An example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 80 that then, the 8th execution mode is related to describes.
Figure 19 is the flow chart of an example of the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch 80 that relates to of expression the 8th execution mode.In addition, Figure 20 is a sketch map of making each working procedure states of the member for push-button switch 80 that the 8th execution mode relates to.
At first, the one side side of the metallic plate 10a of state before as the processing of metallic button 10, bonding transparent resin plate 11 (step S501).In this bonding, can suitably use the binding agent of bringing into play the Thermocurable of attachment function through heating, the binding agent that also can use double faced adhesive tape or can at room temperature solidify.Through this step S501, member for push-button switch 80 becomes the state shown in (b) from state shown in Figure 20 (a).Then, on the part of transparent resin plate 11, form through hole 81 (step S502).This through hole 81 is corresponding to metallic button 10 and be shown in the shape of its each lip-deep literal etc. and form.The words metallic button 10 that through hole 81 is set in the entire circumference of metallic button 10 can come off, the part around therefore through hole 81 being set to hold bottom button.Through step S502, member for push-button switch 80 becomes the state shown in (c) from state shown in Figure 20 (b).
Then, from the etching of carrying out metallic plate 10a with transparent resin plate 11 opposite sides until arriving this transparent resin plate 11 (step S503).Consequently form hole 20.In addition, on the part of through hole 81, there is not transparent resin plate 11.Through step S503, member for push-button switch 80 becomes the state shown in (d) from state shown in Figure 20 (c).
Then, make other transparent resin plate 11 overlapping, and make protuberance with the shape that buries hole 20 and the formed body (step S504) that is positioned at the pressing piece 12a of each metallic button 10 below with transparent rubber shape elastomer 12.The proper method that is shaped is an injection molding forming, but also can adopt manufacturing process in addition.Through step S504, make transparent organic polymer body 15 such shown in Figure 20 (e).
The component parts that then, will constitute by metallic button of processing through the operation of step S501～step S503 10 and transparent resin plate 11 and through the transparent organic polymer body 15 that step S504 processes bond (step S505).Like this, make the member for push-button switch 80 shown in Figure 20 (f).
In addition, in step S504, also can not use other transparent resin plate 11, and only transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 is bonded on the component parts that is made up of metallic button 10 and transparent resin plate 11.In addition, also can be formed on the transparent organic polymer body 15 that is inserted into metallic button 10 inside banding printed layers.Under this situation, band last the getting final product of any at least side that printed layers is formed at transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 or other transparent resin plate 11.
(the 9th execution mode)
Then, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and the 9th execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are described.
The member for push-button switch 90 that the 9th execution mode relates to has the member common with the member for push-button switch that relates to of first execution mode of explanation before 1.Therefore, the member that member for push-button switch that the member for push-button switch 90 that relates to for the 9th execution mode and first execution mode relate to 1 is common uses identical symbol, and omits the explanation of repetition.
Figure 21 is member for push-button switch 90 that the 9th execution mode the is related to profile when cutting off with the line identical with E-E line shown in Figure 17.
The member for push-button switch 90 that the 9th execution mode relates to is provided with transparent resin plate 11 on the face of the face side of metallic button 10.In addition, the hole of the inside of metallic button 10 gap and each metallic button 10 is each other buried and dispose the transparent organic polymer body 15 that constitutes by other transparent resin plate 11 and transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 from the face of a side opposite with this transparent resin plate 11.On the position below the metallic button 10 in transparent rubber shape elastomer 12, be formed with pressing piece 12a.
The member for push-button switch 90 of structure shown in Figure 21 can be through carrying out etching and process at the transparent organic polymer body 15 shown in the hole that forms through this etching 20 sides bonding Figure 20 (e) from the face of a side opposite with the transparent resin plate that is stuck 11 after the state shown in Figure 20 (b).
The member for push-button switch 90 of structure shown in Figure 21 also can be made through the following method for making different with above-mentioned method for making.At first, on the one side of metallic plate 10a, paste transparent resin plate 11, and from carrying out etching with these transparent resin plate 11 opposite sides.Then, paste other transparent resin plate 11 in the open side in the hole that forms through etching 20.Then, any direction hole 20 from the transparent resin plate 11 of both sides is pressed into transparent rubber shape elastomer 12.
In addition, also can on the part at the back side of the transparent resin plate 11 of the outer surface that is pasted on metallic button 10 or whole, form printed layers.
More than, the member for push-button switch that the present invention relates to and each suitable execution mode of manufacturing approach thereof are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to above-mentioned each execution mode, can carry out various distortion and implement.
For example, the bonding of metallic plate 10a and transparent resin plate 11, can be not yet binding material through binding agent or double faced adhesive tape etc. carry out, but with the one side roughing of metallic plate 10a and make transparent resin plate 11 molten spreading on this face.In addition, as long as need, other transparent resin plate 11 also can bond on transparent resin plate 11 thereafter.
In addition; When each transparent resin plate 11 is filled in hole 20 with transparent rubber shape elastomer 12; Transparent resin plate 11 is carried out preliminary treatment and transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 is supplied to this having implemented the words on pretreated; The cohesive force of transparent resin plate 11 and transparent rubber shape elastomer 12 improves, and is desirable therefore.
In addition, in the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that first embodiment of the invention relates to, also can step S101 in the flow process shown in Figure 3 and step S102 be carried out with opposite order.In addition, also can after step S105 or step S106, carry out step S104.And then any at least step among step S102, step S104 and the step S106 is not carried out passable yet.
In addition, in the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that second embodiment of the invention relates to, also can the step S203 in the flow process shown in Figure 5 be carried out before step S201, step S202 or step S205.In addition, also can after step S206 or step S207, carry out step S205.And then any at least step among step S203, step S205 and the step S207 is not carried out passable yet.
In addition, in the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that sixth embodiment of the invention relates to, also can step S301 in the flow process shown in Figure 12 and step S302 be carried out with opposite order.In addition, also can after step S305, carry out step S304.And then any at least step among step S302 and the step S304 is not carried out passable yet.
In addition, in the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that seventh embodiment of the invention relates to, also can step S401 in the flow process shown in Figure 15 and step S402 be carried out with opposite order.In addition, also can after step S405, step S406 or step S407, carry out step S404.And then any at least step among step S402, step S404 and the step S406 is not carried out passable yet.
In addition, in the manufacturing approach of the member for push-button switch that eighth embodiment of the invention relates to, also can step S501 in the flow process shown in Figure 19 and step S502 be carried out with opposite order.In addition, also can before arbitrary step of step S501～step S503, carry out step S504.
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The present invention can be used in and make or use in the industry of member for push-button switch of electronic equipment.
Claims (15)
1. a member for push-button switch has the form that in the gap of adjacent metal system button, is filled with the transparent organic polymer body, it is characterized in that,
Above-mentioned organic polymer body comprises: from the medial surface in above-mentioned gap to the extended transparent resin plate of the top surface side of button be positioned at the transparent rubber shape elastomer of the inboard of this transparent resin plate.
2. member for push-button switch as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, in said transparent resin plate at least on the extended part of the top surface side of above-mentioned metallic button, be provided with printed layers or dyed layer.
3. according to claim 1 or claim 2 member for push-button switch is characterized in that, on the surface of said metallic button, is provided with concavo-convex or the hole, utilizes above-mentioned concavo-convex or hole to form numeral, symbol or decorative pattern.
4. according to claim 1 or claim 2 member for push-button switch is characterized in that, the face of the side opposite with above-mentioned metallic button in said transparent rubber shape elastomer and being disposed between the circuit board below it disposes luminous component.
5. according to claim 1 or claim 2 member for push-button switch; It is characterized in that, have on above-mentioned metallic button the hole that forms the above-below direction that runs through button and make above-mentioned transparent organic polymer body from this hole to the extended form of the top surface side of above-mentioned metallic button.
6. according to claim 1 or claim 2 member for push-button switch is characterized in that, below said transparent rubber shape is elastomeric, is provided with the thin plate with pressing piece that push switch uses.
7. according to claim 1 or claim 2 member for push-button switch is characterized in that, said transparent organic polymer body is outstanding with respect to the surface of above-mentioned metallic button.
8. the manufacturing approach of a member for push-button switch, this member for push-button switch has the form that in the gap of adjacent metal system button, is filled with the transparent organic polymer body, it is characterized in that, comprising:
On the one side of metallic plate, paste the operation of transparent resin plate;
Carry out etching and form the operation in hole, wherein, the face of the side that the face be pasted with this transparent resin plate of the etching of being carried out from above-mentioned metallic plate is opposite begins until arriving this transparent resin plate; And
In above-mentioned hole, the lateral of above-mentioned transparent resin plate, insert above-mentioned transparent rubber shape elastomer, thereby make the elastomer-filled operation in above-mentioned hole of above-mentioned transparent rubber shape that is covered by above-mentioned transparent resin plate.
9. the manufacturing approach of a member for push-button switch, this member for push-button switch has the form that in the gap of adjacent metal system button, is filled with the transparent organic polymer body, it is characterized in that, comprising:
Carry out etching from the one side of metallic plate until the centre position of its thickness and form the operation of recess;
Clog the above-mentioned recess of this one side and transparent resin plate is pasted on the operation of above-mentioned metallic plate;
The face of one side from above-mentioned metallic plate, opposite with the face that is pasted with this transparent resin plate carries out etching and forms the operation in the hole that is connected with preformed above-mentioned recess; And
In above-mentioned hole, the lateral of above-mentioned transparent resin plate, insert above-mentioned transparent rubber shape elastomer, thereby make the elastomer-filled operation in above-mentioned hole of above-mentioned transparent rubber shape that is covered by above-mentioned transparent resin plate.
10. like the manufacturing approach of claim 8 or 9 described member for push-button switch, it is characterized in that containing the operation that on the extended part of the top surface side of above-mentioned metallic button, forms printed layers or dyed layer at least in said transparent resin plate.
11. the manufacturing approach like claim 8 or 9 described member for push-button switch is characterized in that containing, and on the surface of said metallic button, is provided with concavo-convex or the hole, utilizes above-mentioned concavo-convex or hole to form the operation of numeral, symbol or decorative pattern.
12. manufacturing approach like claim 8 or 9 described member for push-button switch; It is characterized in that containing; The face of the side opposite in said transparent rubber shape elastomer and be disposed between the circuit board below it operation of configuration luminous component with above-mentioned metallic button.
13. the manufacturing approach like claim 8 or 9 described member for push-button switch is characterized in that, contains the operation that on said metallic button, forms the hole of the above-below direction that runs through button;
In the elastomeric operation of said filling transparent rubber shape, above-mentioned transparent organic polymer body is extended to the top surface side of above-mentioned metallic button from this hole.
14. the manufacturing approach like claim 8 or 9 described member for push-button switch is characterized in that containing, and the operation of the thin plate with pressing piece that push switch uses is set below said transparent rubber shape is elastomeric.
15. the manufacturing approach like claim 8 or 9 described member for push-button switch is characterized in that, in the elastomeric operation of said filling transparent rubber shape, makes above-mentioned transparent organic polymer body outstanding with respect to the surface of above-mentioned metallic button.
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