CN108390983A - an electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an electronic device, which comprises a particle side key, an auxiliary mounting part and a housing with a frame, the frame is provided with a mounting hole, the particle side key includes a side key cap and a side key post, and the side key cap It is arranged on the outer surface of the frame, one end of the side key column is connected with the side key cap, and the other end passes through the installation hole, a connecting groove is opened on the side wall of the side key column, and the auxiliary The mounting part is fixed on the housing, and the auxiliary mounting part is inserted into the connecting groove, and both of them can limitly cooperate in the through direction of the mounting hole. The above-mentioned solution can solve the problem that it is difficult to install the particle side keys with small aspect ratio on the casing of the electronic device.

Description

an electronic device

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of electronic equipment design, in particular to an electronic equipment.

Background technique

With the advancement of technology and the improvement of people's needs, electronic equipment has more and more functions, and its performance has become more and more optimized. The current electronic equipment is developing toward the direction of large screen and thinner, which brings great inconvenience to the installation of the side key of the electronic equipment. Due to the increasingly cramped internal space of the electronic device, it becomes more and more difficult to install the side key from the inside of the electronic device outward. Based on this, most of the side keys of electronic devices are exterior-mounted side keys at present, and the exterior-mounted side keys can pass through the frame of the electronic device from the outside of the electronic device to realize installation from outside to inside.

The exterior-mounted side key is usually a long side key. The aspect ratio (that is, the ratio of length to width) of this type of side key is relatively large. In order to realize its installation, the long side key is usually provided with hanging ears at both ends. Insert it obliquely into the mounting hole of the frame. However, the shape of the external-mounted side key can also be a shape with a small aspect ratio such as a circle, a square, and a rounded quadrilateral. This type of side key is granular and has a small length. The size is also small, and the two ends of the length direction of this type of side key are arranged with hanging ears, which is difficult to fit into the installation hole. Moreover, the width of the externally mounted side key with a small aspect ratio is usually wider than the width of the elongated side key. In order to ensure the development of thinner and lighter electronic equipment, auxiliary mounting parts such as skirts and brackets cannot be added to the width direction of the externally mounted side key with a small aspect ratio.

Obviously, how to solve the problem that the externally mounted side key with a small aspect ratio is relatively difficult to install on the electronic device is an urgent problem to be solved.

Contents of the invention

The invention discloses an electronic device to solve the problem that it is difficult to install an externally mounted side key on the electronic device with a small aspect ratio.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

An electronic device, comprising a granular side key, an auxiliary mounting part and a housing with a frame, the frame is provided with a mounting hole, the granular side key includes a side keycap and a side key post, and the side keycap is arranged on the The outer surface of the frame, one end of the side key post is connected to the side key cap, and the other end passes through the installation hole, a connecting groove is opened on the side wall of the side key post, and the auxiliary mounting part is fixed On the housing, the auxiliary mounting part is plug-fitted with the connection slot, and both can be limitedly fitted in the through-through direction of the mounting hole.

The technical scheme adopted in the present invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

In the electronic device disclosed in the present invention, the other end of the side key column passes through the installation hole, and a connection groove is provided at the part where the side key column passes through the installation hole. Cooperate with the auxiliary mounting part in the through direction of the mounting hole to prevent the particle side key from falling off from the mounting hole, and finally realize the installation of the particle side key. Particle side keys can be installed without complex connection structures and assembly relationships. The side keys of this structure do not need to be equipped with mounting lugs that are difficult to install, and can realize particle side keys with small length-to-width ratios on the housing of electronic equipment The installation is relatively simple.

Description of drawings

The accompanying drawings described here are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and constitute a part of the present invention. The schematic embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention, and do not constitute improper limitations to the present invention. In the attached picture:

FIG. 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

3-5 are respectively cross-sectional views of the electronic device disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention under different cross-sections.

Explanation of reference signs:

100-Particle side key, 110-Side keycap, 120-Side key column, 121-Connection groove, 122-Second installation groove, 123-Elastic pressing part, 200-Auxiliary installation part, 210-First connection piece, 211 -Clamping gap, 212-bending and pressing part, 220-base, 230-second connecting piece, 300-housing, 310-frame, 311-installation hole, 312-first installation groove, 312a-avoidance gap, 312b-avoidance depression, 400-sealing pad, 500-side key switch, 600-side key circuit board.

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments of the present invention and corresponding drawings. Apparently, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

The technical solutions provided by various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Please refer to FIGS. 1-5 , the embodiment of the present invention discloses an electronic device, and the disclosed electronic device includes a particle side key 100 , an auxiliary mounting part 200 and a casing 300 .

The casing 300 has a frame 310 , and the frame 310 is provided with an installation hole 311 , and the installation hole 311 is used for installing the particle side key 100 . The particle side bond 100 refers to a side bond with a small aspect ratio. The present invention does not limit the shape of the particle side bond 100, which may be a circle, a square, a quadrangle with rounded corners, and the like.

Particle side key 100 includes side key cap 110 and side key post 120 , side key cap 110 is arranged on the outer surface of frame 310 , one end of side key post 120 is connected with side key cap 110 , and the other end passes through installation hole 311 . The side key cap 110 is usually fixedly connected to the side key post 120 . The side key cap 110 and the side key post 120 may be integrally formed. In a specific implementation manner, the side keycap 110 and the side key column 120 are integrally formed by injection molding, integrally cast or machined. A connection slot 121 is defined on the side key column 120 .

Usually, the shape of the mounting hole 311 is adapted to the shape of the side key post 120 , so as to achieve a better assembly effect. For example, the installation hole 311 may be a circular hole, and the side key column 120 may be a cylinder. During the design process, the radial dimension of the mounting hole 311 is only slightly larger than the radial dimension of the side key post 120 to ensure the compactness of the fit.

The auxiliary mounting part 200 is detachably fixed on the housing 300. The auxiliary mounting part 200 is mated with the connecting groove 121, and the two can be limitedly matched in the direction of the mounting hole 311, so as to prevent the particle side key 100 from the mounting hole 311. fall off, and finally realize the installation of the particle side key 100 on the housing 300 .

In the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention, the other end of the side key column 120 passes through the installation hole 311, and a connection groove 121 is provided at the position where the side key column 120 passes through the installation hole 311, and the connection groove 121 is connected with the housing 300 The auxiliary mounting part 200 is plugged and fitted, and the connecting groove 121 and the auxiliary mounting part 200 are limitedly matched in the through direction of the mounting hole 311, thereby preventing the particle side key 100 from falling off from the mounting hole 311, and finally realizing the installation of the particle side key 100 .

It can be seen from the above assembly relationship that the installation of the particle side key 100 can be realized by opening the connection groove 121 on the particle side key 100 and then through the auxiliary mounting part 200 fixed on the housing 300, and the particle side key 100 does not need a complicated connection structure And the assembly relationship can realize the installation. The particle side key 100 of this structure does not need to be provided with mounting ears that are difficult to install, and can realize the installation of the particle side key with a small aspect ratio on the housing of the electronic device, and the installation is relatively simple. .

Of course, the structure and assembly method of the above-mentioned granular side bonds 100 are not limited to particle side bonds with a small aspect ratio (ie, the ratio of length to width), and can also be applied to side bonds with a large aspect ratio.

The inner side surface of the side keycap 110 facing the frame 310 can be provided with a gasket 400, and the gasket 400 is sealed and arranged on the outer port of the mounting hole 311. The side keycap 110 is used for the user to manipulate the particle side key 100, and at the same time, the mounting hole can be avoided. The outer port of 311 is exposed. It should be noted that the inner surface of the side keycap 110 refers to the surface facing the inner cavity of the electronic device. Since the side keycap 110 is located outside the casing 300, the inner surface of the side keycap 110 faces the frame 310 , the outer surface of the side keycap 110 refers to its surface facing away from the inner cavity of the electronic device. The sealing gasket 400 can realize the dustproof and waterproof of the particle side key 100 where the electronic equipment is arranged.

Usually, the sealing pad 400 is a flexible pad, such as soft material foam, silicone pad and the like. The gasket 400 may be fixed between the inner surface of the side keycap 110 and the outer port of the mounting hole 311 in a compressed manner. In order to improve the stability of assembly, in a preferred solution, the gasket 400 can be glued to the inner surface of the side keycap 110 , and then pressed onto the outer port of the mounting hole 311 through the side keycap 110 . It should be noted that the outer port refers to the port on the outer surface of the frame 310 on the mounting hole 311 , and the inner port of the mounting hole 311 refers to the port facing the interior of the electronic device. The sealing gasket 400 can realize waterproof and dustproof, assist in adjusting the resilience and pressing force feel of the granular side keys, slightly withstand the granular side keys, and avoid the shaking and abnormal noise of the granular side keys in the natural unpressed state.

Based on the structure of the granular side key 100 , the sealing gasket 400 may be a sealing ring. In this case, the sealing gasket 400 is sleeved on the side key column 120 and is compressed and fixed between the side keycap 110 and the frame 310 .

Please refer to FIGS. 1-5 again. In the embodiment of the present invention, the frame 310 can be provided with a first installation groove 312, and the auxiliary mounting part 200 can be fixed in the first installation groove 312. The first installation groove 312 has a mounting hole 311. The first groove wall and the second groove wall are distributed sequentially in the penetrating direction, and the first groove wall and the second groove wall are arranged opposite to each other. The first groove wall of the first installation groove 312 defines the above-mentioned installation hole 311 .

It should be noted that, herein, the first groove wall of the first installation groove 312 refers to the groove wall on the first installation groove 312 that is far away from the inner cavity of the electronic device. Correspondingly, the second side wall of the first installation groove 312 refers to the groove wall on the first installation groove 312 that is at a smaller distance from the inner cavity of the electronic device. The first mounting groove 312 is directly opened on the frame 310, thereby providing a fixed foundation for the auxiliary mounting part 200, which can reduce the occupation of the inner cavity space of the electronic device by the auxiliary mounting part 200. At the same time, the auxiliary mounting part 200 is fixed on the second A mounting groove 312 can prevent the auxiliary mounting part 200 from falling into the inner cavity of the electronic device after falling off, thereby avoiding damage to devices in the inner cavity of the electronic device after the auxiliary mounting part 200 falls off.

Please refer to FIGS. 1-3 again. In a specific implementation manner, the second groove wall of the first installation groove 312 may be provided with an escape gap 312a. The electronic device includes a side key switch 500 disposed in the inner cavity of the housing 300 , and one of the side key switch 500 and the side key post 120 contacts the other through the avoidance gap 312 a. The side key switch 500 is in contact with the side key column 120 , and when the granular side key 100 is pressed, the side key column 120 triggers the side key switch 500 , thereby realizing corresponding functions. In a specific implementation manner, the side key switch 500 passes through the avoidance gap 312 a and contacts the side key column 120 .

Of course, the first installation groove 312 does not need to open the avoidance gap 312a, and the side key switch 500 can be directly installed in the first installation groove 312. This way can make the side key switch 500 not easy to fall off and fall into the inner cavity of the electronic device. In this way, the damage to the electronic equipment caused by the components falling into the inner cavity can be avoided.

Please refer to FIGS. 3 and 4 again. In a preferred solution, a second mounting groove 122 may be provided at the end of the side key post 120 that matches the side key switch 500 , and an elastic pressing portion 123 may be disposed in the second mounting groove 122 . The elastic pressing portion 123 is in contact with the side key switch 500 . The arrangement of the elastic pressing portion 123 can improve the pressing feeling of the granular side key 100 , thereby improving the user experience. Specifically, the second installation groove 122 may be a stepped groove, and correspondingly, the elastic pressing portion 123 may be a variable-section structural member adapted to the stepped groove.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 again, the bottom of the first installation groove 312 may be provided with an avoidance recess 312b, and the other end of the side key post 120 may extend from the installation hole 311 into the avoidance recess 312b. This structure makes the bottom wall of the installation hole 311 and the avoidance recess 312b be considered as being arranged in the depression on the plane where the bottom of the first installation groove 312 is located, thereby reducing the impact of the particle side key 100 on the thickness of the electronic device.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the auxiliary mounting part 200 is fixed on the casing 300 , usually fixed on the casing 300 in a detachable manner. The function of the auxiliary mounting part 200 is to realize the assembly connection between the particle side key 100 and the housing 300 , and there are various structures of the auxiliary mounting part 200 .

Please refer to FIGS. 1-5 again, the auxiliary mounting part 200 can include a first connecting piece 210 , and the first connecting piece 210 can define a snap-in notch 211 , and the notch edge of the snap-in notch 211 can be inserted into the connecting groove 121 . In order to improve the stability of the assembly of the particle side key 100, in a preferred solution, both sides of the side key post 120 can be provided with connecting grooves 121, and the snap-in gap 211 is directly snapped on the side key post 120, and the snap-in gap 211 The two opposite sides of the upper notch are respectively plugged into the connecting grooves 121 on the same side. In the auxiliary mounting part 200 with the above structure, the clamping notch 211 is directly clamped on the side key column 120, and the sides of the two notches are respectively plugged and matched with the connecting groove 121 on the same side, so that the side key 100 of the particle can be balanced. assembly. As shown in Figure 3, the notch side of the first connecting piece 210 is connected with the connection groove 121, the notch side is attached to the groove wall of the connection groove 121 on the inner side, and there is a gap between the notch side and the connection groove 121 on the outer side of the groove wall. Clearance is provided to ensure that the particle side key 100 can move when pressed.

The auxiliary mounting part 200 may further include a base 220 and a second connecting piece 230 . Both the first connecting piece 210 and the second connecting piece 230 are connected to the base 220, and are attached to the first groove wall of the first installation groove 312 and the second groove wall of the first installation groove 312 respectively, thereby realizing the auxiliary installation part 200 installation. The first connecting piece 210 and the second connecting piece 230 are respectively attached to the first groove wall and the second groove wall of the first installation groove 312 by elastic force, and are respectively connected to the first groove wall and the second groove wall. The friction force between them can realize the connection between the auxiliary mounting part 200 and the housing 300 .

Likewise, in order to improve the stability of the fixed installation, in a preferred solution, there may be two second connecting pieces 230 , which are respectively located on both sides of the locking notch 211 . Specifically, the first connecting piece 210 , the base 220 and the second connecting piece 230 may be of an integral structure, for example, the first connecting piece 210 , the base 220 and the second connecting piece 230 may be formed by bending a metal spring. Certainly, the auxiliary mounting part 200 may be an injection molded part.

Referring to FIG. 5 , one end of the first connecting piece 210 and one end of the second connecting piece 230 can be connected to the base 220 , and the other end of the first connecting piece 210 and the other end of the second connecting piece 230 are both free ends. In order to achieve a more compact assembly, the first connecting piece 210 is attached to the first groove wall of the first installation groove 312, and the other end of the second connecting piece 230 extends obliquely away from the first connecting piece 210, so that the first The connecting piece 210 and the second connecting piece 230 form an open elastic opening, and the second connecting piece 230 is elastically attached to the second groove wall of the first installation groove 312 .

Please refer to Figures 1, 2 and 5 again, the notch of the first installation groove 312 is lower than the top surface of the frame 310, the above-mentioned structure can make the housing 300 have a larger space, thereby providing more space for other components of the electronic device. Relaxed installation environment.

In a preferred solution, the end surface of the free end of the first connecting piece 210 can be located in the same plane as the top surface of the frame 310 , and the end surface of the free end of the second connecting piece 230 can be located in the same plane as the notch of the first installation groove 312 . This solution can make the auxiliary mounting part 200 not only better adapt to the shape of the first mounting groove 312, but also make other components in the electronic device that match the first mounting groove 312 press the auxiliary mounting part 200, and then This makes the installation of the auxiliary mounting part 200 more stable.

The free end of the first connecting piece 210 may include a bent pressing portion 212 bent toward the inner cavity of the electronic device. The bending and pressing portion 212 can increase the area where the free end of the first connecting piece 210 is pressed, thereby improving the pressing effect.

Please refer to FIGS. 1, 2, 4 and 5 again. The electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention includes a side key circuit board 600, which is electrically connected to the side key switch 500. After being triggered, the side key circuit board 600 can perform corresponding functions. Generally, the side key circuit board 600 can be a single circuit board, which is connected to the main board of the electronic device. Of course, the side key circuit board 600 can be directly the main board of the electronic device. The side key circuit board 600 is fixed on the notch of the first installation groove 312 , and is press fit with the free end of the second connecting piece 230 . The side key circuit board 600 is used to compress the free end of the second connecting piece 230, so that the side key circuit board 600 can also play a role of mechanical assembly under the premise of realizing its circuit function, so as to achieve the effect of multi-purpose. Of course, the free end of the second connecting piece 230 can also be pressed by other parts of the electronic device, not limited to the side key circuit board 600 .

In the embodiment of the present invention, the particle side key 100 may be, but not limited to, a volume key, a power key, a multi-function key, and the like. The electronic devices disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention may be mobile phones, tablet computers, wearable devices, e-readers, drones, watches and other electronic devices with side buttons, and the embodiments of the present invention do not limit the specific types of electronic devices.

The above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention focus on the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features of the various embodiments do not contradict each other, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. Considering the brevity of the text, here No longer.

The above descriptions are only examples of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations of the present invention will occur to those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. a kind of electronic equipment, which is characterized in that including particle side switch, auxiliary installation piece and with the shell of frame, the side Frame offers mounting hole, and the particle side switch includes side switch cap and side switch column, and the side switch cap is set to the outside of the frame Surface, one end of the side switch column are connected with the side switch cap, and the other end is on the mounting hole, the side wall of the side switch column Link slot is offered, the auxiliary installation piece is fixed on the housing, and the auxiliary installation piece is matched with the link slot grafting It closes, and the auxiliary installation piece limits in the perforation direction of the mounting hole with the link slot and coordinates.

2. electronic equipment according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the frame offers the first mounting groove, described auxiliary Installation part is helped to be fixed in first mounting groove, the first cell wall of first mounting groove offers the mounting hole.

3. electronic equipment according to claim 2, which is characterized in that the second cell wall of first mounting groove, which offers, to be kept away Allow gap, first cell wall and second cell wall are positioned opposite, and the electronic equipment includes side key switch, and the side switch is opened It closes and is contacted with another one across the evacuation gap with one of the side switch column.

4. electronic equipment according to claim 2, which is characterized in that the slot bottom of first mounting groove be provided with it is described The other end of the evacuation recess of mounting hole perforation, the side switch column extends in the evacuation recess.

5. electronic equipment according to claim 2, which is characterized in that the auxiliary installation piece includes the first connection sheet, institute It states the first connection sheet and offers clamping gap, the both sides of the side switch column offer the link slot, the clamping gap card It is connected on the side switch column, and two gap sides of the clamping gap are plugged on respectively in the link slot of homonymy.

6. electronic equipment according to claim 5, which is characterized in that the auxiliary installation piece further include the second connection sheet and Pedestal, first connection sheet are connected with the pedestal with second connection sheet, and respectively with first mounting groove First cell wall and the fitting of the second cell wall.

7. electronic equipment according to claim 6, which is characterized in that one end of first connection sheet and described second connects One end of contact pin is connected with the pedestal, and the other end of first connection sheet and the other end of second connection sheet are Free end.

8. electronic equipment according to claim 7, which is characterized in that the notch of first mounting groove is less than the frame Top surface, in the end face of the free end of first connection sheet and the top surface of the frame are generally aligned in the same plane, described second connects In the notch of the end face of the free end of contact pin and first mounting groove is generally aligned in the same plane.

9. electronic equipment according to claim 8, which is characterized in that the free end of first connection sheet includes towards institute State the bending compressed part of the inner cavity bending of electronic equipment.

10. electronic equipment according to claim 8, which is characterized in that the electronic equipment includes side switch circuit board, described Side switch circuit board is fixed on the notch of first mounting groove, and with the free end compression fit of second connection sheet.