Summary of the invention
The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a kind of diaphragm types exported with analog signal output and digital signal to press
Bond structure and thin film type keyboard.
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a kind of membrane pushbutton structure, which includes:
Film once, including contact once;
Film on one is layed in above the lower film, is squeezed by an external force to generate deformation and approach towards the lower contact, and
And film includes a upper contact on this, the upper contact triggers a digital signal when upper contact and the lower contact connect;And
One pressure-sensing film, it is outer according to this with film on this and the lower film stack, including a sensing area, the sensing area
The size of power changes an impedance, and triggers an analog signal of the corresponding impedance;
Wherein the sensing area, the upper contact and the lower contact are vertical alignments.
The membrane switches further include a barrier film, are layed on this between film and the lower film, the barrier film
A positioning hole including being aligned the upper contact and the lower contact, the upper contact pass through the location hole and connect with the lower contact.
The pressure-sensing film stack is in above film, receiving the external force and be passed down to film on this on this.
The membrane switches further include a substrate, are set to below the lower film to support the pressure-sensing film, on this
Film, the barrier film and the lower film.
Film and the lower film are flexible printed wiring boards on this.
The sensing area is as made by high molecular material.
Further include a key module structure, is set to above the pressure-sensing film, receives the external force and be pressed down against this
Pressure-sensing film, so that the pressure-sensing film generates deformation and the external force is passed down to film on this.
The pressure-sensing film includes:
Pressure film once;And
Pressure film on one, and the lower pressure thin film vertical stack, on this pressure film and the lower pressure film at least its
One of be provided with the sensing area, on this pressure film to by the external force squeeze generate deformation and in the lower pressure film
The analog signal is triggered when contact.
The present invention also provides a kind of thin film type keyboard, which includes:
One link block, to connect an outer computer;
One membrane pushbutton structure;
One circuit board is electrically connected the link block, the pressure-sensing film, film and the lower film on this;And
One microcontroller is electrically connected at the circuit board, and is electrically connected the link block, the pressure via the circuit board
Sensing film, film and the lower film on this, the microcontroller transmit the membrane pushbutton structure via the link block and are touched
Digital signal and the analog signal of hair are to the outer computer.
The microcontroller transmits the digital signal or the analog signal to the outside according to a single output mode signal and calculates
Machine, or the digital signal and the analog signal are transmitted to the outer computer simultaneously according to a pair of output mode signal.
Further include a mode selector switch, is electrically connected at the circuit board, and be electrically connected the micro-control via the circuit board
Device processed receives a mode switching operation and sends the list output mode signal or the dual output mode according to the mode switching operation
Signal is to the microcontroller.
The microcontroller receives the list output mode signal from the outer computer via the link block or the simulation is believed
Number.
Further include a luminescence component, be electrically connected at the circuit board, and be electrically connected the microcontroller via the circuit board,
The digital signal being triggered is received from the membrane pushbutton structure in the microcontroller to be controlled by the microcontroller or is somebody's turn to do
It shines when analog signal.
Present invention has the advantage that:
Membrane pushbutton structure of the invention and the exportable digital signal of thin film type keyboard and corresponding user's pressing keys
The analog signal of strength, and there is more preferably practicability.
Specific embodiment
The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the attached drawings and specific examples, so that those skilled in the art can be with
It better understands the present invention and can be practiced, but illustrated embodiment is not as a limitation of the invention.
Head is referring to Fig. 1, Fig. 1 is the thin film type keyboard architecture diagram of the first specific embodiment of the invention.As shown in Figure 1, this
The thin film type keyboard 1(hereinafter referred to as keyboard 1 of invention) it mainly include a link block 10, a microcontroller 12, a circuit board 14
An and membrane pushbutton structure 2.The microcontroller 12, the link block 10 and the membrane pushbutton structure 2 are set to together jointly
One circuit board 14, the microcontroller 12 are electrically connected the link block 10 and the membrane pushbutton structure by the circuit board 14
2(is such as electrically connected on pressure-sensing film 24, one shown in Fig. 2 film 20 and once film 22).
The link block 10 connects an outer computer 3 to wire/wireless to carry out signal transmission.Specifically, should
Link block 10 can be a wireless transport module (such as bluetooth wireless transmission module or infrared and radio transmission module), and can be with this
Outer computer 3 directly establishes a wireless connection, or via the Wireless Transmitter for connecting the outer computer 3 with detachable
(dongle) wireless connection is established to connect the outer computer 3.Alternatively, the link block 10 can be via a transmission line (such as
Universal serial bus (USB) connecting line) carry out detachable and connects the outer computer 30.
The membrane pushbutton structure 2 in receive from the pressing operation of a user when, can trigger a digital signal and
One analog signal of one external force of the corresponding pressing operation, and export to circuit board 14(and be detailed later).
The microcontroller 12 can via multiple lower contacts (multiple lower contacts 220 as shown in Figure 2) and the circuit board 14 from
Multiple upper contacts (malicious dog volume upper contact 200 as shown in Figure 2) of the membrane pushbutton structure 2 receive above-mentioned number being triggered
Word signal and the analog signal, and the digital signal and the analog signal are transmitted to the outer computer via the link block 10
3.Preferably, analog signal numeralization first (can be converted the analog signal such as the one of number of 0-15 by the microcontroller 12
Value) after, it is resent to the outer computer 3.
In another embodiment of the present invention, which further includes the pattern switching for being electrically connected the microcontroller 12
Switch 16.Specifically, the mode selector switch 16 is set on the circuit board 14, and being electrically connected by the circuit board 14 should
Microcontroller 12.The mode selector switch 16 is cut to receive the mode switching operation from the user, and according to the mode
It changes operation and sends a single output mode signal or a pair of output mode signal to the microcontroller 12.
Then, which can enter a single output mode according to the list output mode signal received, or according to
Enter a pair of output mode according to the dual output mode signal received.Under the list output mode, which is only passed
Give the digital signal or the analog signal to the outer computer 3.Under the dual output mode, which can pass simultaneously
Give the digital signal and the analog signal to the outer computer 3.
Though in this present embodiment, the list output mode signal and the dual output mode signal are via the operation pattern switching
Switch 16 is triggered, but should not be limited with this.
It is that (key includes at least one set of key of the membrane pushbutton structure 2 in another embodiment of the present invention
One upper contact 200 and the lower contact 220) when being pressed, trigger the list output mode signal or the dual output mode
Signal, so that the microcontroller 12 can switch between the list output mode and the dual output mode.In other words, this implementation
Example is that the key is considered as to the mode selector switch 16.
In another embodiment of the present invention, which also can be via the link block 10 from the outer computer
30 receive the list output mode signal or the dual output mode signal.Specifically, a keyboard can be performed in the outer computer 30
Program is controlled, which can input the mode switching operation to the outer computer 30, so that Keyboard Control program foundation should
Mode switching operation sends the list output mode signal or the dual output mode signal to the keyboard 1.
In another embodiment of the present invention, which further includes a luminescence component 18.The luminescence component 18 is electrically connected
The circuit board 14, and the microcontroller 12 is electrically connected via the circuit board 14.
Preferably, the luminescence component 18 is light emitting diode (LED) also, the microcontroller 12 in from the membrane pushbutton
Structure 2 can control the luminescence component 18 to shine when receiving above-mentioned digital signal or the analog signal being triggered.
Preferably, the keyboard 1 includes multiple luminescence components 182.Also, multiple luminescence components 182 are to respectively correspond
Multiple keys are arranged.Multiple luminescence components 182 may be placed on a substrate (substrate 262 as shown in Figure 2)
And the position of the neighbouring corresponding key, and via multiple luminescence component conducting wires (figure does not indicate) be electrically connected the circuit board 14 with
Receive the microcontroller 12 control via the circuit board 14.
Continue referring to Fig. 2, Fig. 2 is the membrane pushbutton structural schematic diagram of the first specific embodiment of the invention.
The membrane pushbutton structure 2 mainly includes film 20, the lower film 22 and pressure-sensing film 24 on this.
Film 20 includes that multiple upper contact 200 (in this present embodiment, is carried out by taking four upper contacts 200 as an example on this
Illustrate).Multiple upper contact 200 is electrically connected the circuit board 14 via multiple conducting wire 140a respectively.
The lower film 22 is layed in 20 lower section of film on this, and (in this present embodiment, including multiple lower contact 220
It is illustrated by taking four lower contacts 220 as an example).Multiple lower contact 220 is electrically connected via multiple conducting wire 140b respectively should
Circuit board 14.Preferably, film 20 and the lower film 22 are flexible printed wiring board (PCB) on this.
Preferably, multiple upper contact 200 is to respectively correspond the lower contact 220 to be arranged.Also, work as the corresponding upper contact
200 with the lower contact 220 connect when, which can trigger the above-mentioned digital signal.In more detail, which is
One first electric current is exported to the circuit board 14 using as the digital signal (being detailed later) via the lower contact 220.
The pressure-sensing film 24 includes multiple sensing areas 240 (in this present embodiment, by taking four sensing areas 240 as an example
It is illustrated).Respectively the sensing area 240 can change an impedance when being applied an external force, and trigger a simulation of the corresponding impedance
Signal.
Specifically, multiple sensing area 240 is electrically connected the circuit board 14 via multiple conducting wire 140c respectively, and it is
As made by variable impedance composition (such as urea resin or alkyd resin high molecular material).When respectively the sensing area 240 is applied
When the external force, the impedance of the sensing area 240 will change with the size of the external force, and then change output to the circuit board 14
The intensity of one second electric current (intensity of second electric current is the corresponding analog signal).Whereby, membrane pushbutton of the invention
Structure 2 can trigger and export the analog signal.
In the present invention, when the external force is bigger, the impedance of the sensing area 240 is smaller, and then second electric current generated
Intensity it is stronger;Conversely, the impedance of the sensing area 240 is bigger when the external force is smaller, and then second electric current generated
Intensity is weaker.However, above are only a wherein embodiment of the invention, but it is not limited.
Preferably, the pressure-sensing film 24 and film and the lower thin film vertical stack on this.Also, each group sensing area
240, the upper contact 200 and the lower contact 220 are vertical alignments.
Preferably, the pressure-sensing film 24 is stacked over 20 top of film on this, and the suffered external force can be passed downwards
Film 20 on this are handed to, but should not be limited with this.
In another embodiment of the present invention, which further includes being electrically connected on the one of the circuit board 14
Pressure film (figure do not indicate) and it is electrically connected the circuit board 14 and the pressure film once with pressure film vertical stack on this
(figure does not indicate).Also, on this pressure film and the lower pressure film at least one be provided with multiple sensing area 240
(pressure film is provided with multiple sensing area 240 such as on this, the lower pressure film is provided with multiple sensing area 240 or this on
Pressure film and the lower pressure film are provided with multiple sensing area 240).Further, pressure film can be by this on this
External force squeezes to generate deformation and trigger the analog signal when with the lower pressure film contacts.In another embodiment of the present invention
In, which is stacked over lower 22 lower section of film, which is applied to film 20 on this, and via film on this
20 and the lower film 22 be transferred to the pressure-sensing film 24.
In another embodiment of the present invention, which further includes a barrier film 260.The barrier is thin
Film 260 is layed on this between film 20 and the lower film 22, is included multiple upper contact 200 and is somebody's turn to do to obstruct film 20(on this
Multiple route 140a) with the lower film 22(include multiple lower contact 220 and multiple route 140b).Specifically, the resistance
It is directly connected every the contact or conducting wire that the setting of film 260 can avoid film 20 and the lower film 22 on this because of storehouse, and in
The membrane pushbutton structure 2 does not receive false triggering digital signal when the external force.
Preferably, the barrier film 260 is as made by isolation material, and including be aligned respectively multiple upper contact 200 and
Multiple location holes 2600 (in this present embodiment, being illustrated by taking four location holes 2600 as an example) of multiple lower contact 220.
Whereby, can produce deformation when the membrane pushbutton structure 2 is applied the external force, and make respectively the upper contact 200 be each passed through just
Respectively location hole 2600 of lower section is connected with corresponding respectively lower contact 220.
In another embodiment of the present invention, which further includes substrate 262(such as plastic hard board).
The substrate 262 is set to the bottom (being such as set to lower 22 lower section of film) of the membrane pushbutton structure 2, in the diaphragm type
Press-key structure 2 supported when being applied the external force membrane pushbutton structure 2 each layer assembly (such as pressure-sensing film 24, should
Upper film 20, the barrier film 260 and the lower film 22.).
In another embodiment of the present invention, which further includes multiple key modules 28 (in this implementation
In example, it is illustrated by taking four key modules 28 as an example), multiple key module 28 is set to the membrane pushbutton structure 2
The top (in this present embodiment, being to be set to 24 top of pressure-sensing film), directly to receive the external force and squeeze downwards
It depresses layer assembly (being in this present embodiment, the pressure-sensing film 24), so that the external force is continued transmitting downwards by lower layer components.
In the present embodiment, respectively the setting position of the key module 28 be respectively with each group of the lower layer sensing area 240, the upper contact 200
The location hole 2600 and lower 220 vertical alignment of contact, can be transferred to vertically downward each component for the suffered external force whereby.
Preferably, multiple key module 28 can respectively include an elasticity of a keycap 280 and the corresponding keycap 280 setting
Component 282(such as rubber cap or spring).Respectively the keycap 280 can be pressed down against the corresponding elasticity group when being applied the external force
Part 282 is so that the elastic parts 282 generates deformation and the external force is transferred to lower layer components via contact.
Preferably, multiple keycap 280 uses scissor button structure or guide sleeve (such as cross axle guide sleeve) structure.
Though it is noted that being that with four groups of keys, (i.e. four should with the membrane pushbutton structure 2 in this present embodiment
The elastic parts 282, four of keycap 280, four 200, four location holes 2600 of the upper contact of the sensing area 240, four and
Four lower contacts 220) for be illustrated, but should not be limited with this, there is usual knowledge in technical field of the present invention
Person can arbitrarily change number of keys included by the membrane pushbutton structure 2 on demand, and (such as the membrane pushbutton structure 2 only includes
Single group of key, or including 104 groups of keys).
Continue please refer to Fig. 2, Fig. 3 A, Fig. 3 B and Fig. 3 C.Fig. 3 A is that the diaphragm type of the first specific embodiment of the invention is pressed
First action schematic diagram of bond structure.Fig. 3 B is that the second movement of the membrane pushbutton structure of the first specific embodiment of the invention is shown
It is intended to.Fig. 3 C is the third action schematic diagram of the membrane pushbutton structure of the first specific embodiment of the invention, to illustrate this hair
How the bright membrane pushbutton structure 2 triggers the digital signal and the analog signal.
In this present embodiment, being only includes single group of key (i.e. single keycap 280, list with the membrane pushbutton structure 2
It one elastic parts 282, the single sensing area 240, the single upper contact 200, the single location hole 2600 and single connects under this
It is illustrated for putting 220).
Also, in this present embodiment, the membrane pushbutton structure 2 according to the pressure-sensing film 24, film 20 on this, should
The sequence of barrier film 260, the lower film 22 and the substrate 262 from top to bottom storehouse.
As shown in Figure 3A, when the user does not press the keycap 280, which is in a reset position.This
When, since the sensing area 240 is not applied to any external force, therefore the impedance of the sensing area 240 will not change, without
Trigger the analog signal.Also, under this state, due to the barrier of the barrier film 260, the upper contact 200 will not under this
Contact 220 connects, and the membrane pushbutton structure 2 will not trigger the digital signal.
As shown in Figure 3B, when the user applies the external force to the keycap 280, which is pressed down against the elasticity
Component 282, the pressure-sensing film 24 and film 20 on this, and make the elastic parts 282, the pressure-sensing film 24 and this on
Film 20 generates deformation and keeps the upper contact 200 close towards the lower contact 220.At this point, since the sensing area 240 has been applied this
The impedance of external force, the sensing area 240 changes, and can trigger the analog signal of the corresponding current external force.Also, such as
Shown in Fig. 3 B, since the upper contact 200 is not connected with the lower contact 220 yet, so when the membrane pushbutton structure 2 will not trigger
The digital signal.
As shown in Figure 3 C, when the user continues to increase the external force, which is moved downward to a trigger position,
And the elastic parts 282, the pressure-sensing film 24 and film 20 on this are squeezed, and make the elastic parts 282, the pressure-sensing
Film 24 and the generation of film 20 deformation on this, and so that the upper contact 200 is passed through the location hole 2600 and connect the lower contact 220.This
When, since the sensing area 240 is applied the bigger external force, the impedance of the sensing area 240 changes again, and touches
The analog signal (that is, being different from the analog signal in Fig. 3 B) of the corresponding current external force of hair.Also, as shown in Figure 3 C,
Since the upper contact 200 and the lower contact 220 directly connect, so when the membrane pushbutton structure 2 trigger the digital signal.
Membrane pushbutton structure of the invention and the exportable digital signal of thin film type keyboard and corresponding user's pressing keys
The analog signal of strength, and there is more preferably practicability.
Embodiment described above is only to absolutely prove preferred embodiment that is of the invention and being lifted, protection model of the invention
It encloses without being limited thereto.Those skilled in the art's made equivalent substitute or transformation on the basis of the present invention, in the present invention
Protection scope within.Protection scope of the present invention is subject to claims.