CN113691655B

CN113691655B - Electronic equipment

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Publication number: CN113691655B
Application number: CN202110883147.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 司卫龙; 彭伟
Original assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Current assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-08-02
Filing date: 2021-08-02
Publication date: 2024-02-06
Anticipated expiration: 2041-08-02
Also published as: CN113691655A

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes: the shell is provided with a chute; the key module is at least partially arranged in the chute and can move relative to the chute; when the key module is positioned at the first position, the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell, and the key module is used for adjusting the volume; when the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell, and the electronic equipment is in a mute state.

Description

Electronic equipment

Technical Field

The application belongs to the technical field of intelligent terminal products, and particularly relates to electronic equipment.

Background

Electronic devices, such as cell phones, tablet computers, are often provided with volume adjustment keys and mute keys on the side frames. The mute key is typically a separate sliding key. The mute button is used for enabling the mute button to slide to different positions, so that the mute of the electronic equipment is realized and the mute is released. In some cases, such as a dark use environment or when the electronic device is in a bag, the user cannot quickly determine whether the mute key is in the mute position or the un-mute position, thereby causing inconvenience to the user's use.

Disclosure of Invention

The application aims to provide electronic equipment so as to solve the problem that a user cannot easily judge the state of an mute key of the electronic equipment.

In order to solve the technical problems, the application is realized as follows:

the embodiment of the application provides electronic equipment, which comprises: the shell is provided with a chute; the key module is at least partially arranged in the chute and can move relative to the chute; when the key module is positioned at the first position, the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell, and the key module is used for adjusting the volume; when the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell, and the electronic equipment is in a mute state.

In an embodiment of the present application, when the key module is located at the first position, the key module protrudes out of the surface of the housing, and the key module is used for adjusting volume; when the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell, and the electronic equipment is in a mute state. And the user judges whether the electronic equipment is in a mute state or not by touching whether the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell. The difference between the two positions of the key module is obvious, so that a user can easily judge whether the electronic equipment is in a mute state or not.

Additional aspects and advantages of the application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the application.

Drawings

The foregoing and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

fig. 1 is a partial schematic view of an electronic device in a first position according to an embodiment of the application.

Fig. 2 is a partial schematic view of an electronic device in a second position according to an embodiment of the application.

Fig. 3 is an internal schematic view of an electronic device in a first position according to an embodiment of the application.

Fig. 4 is an internal schematic view of an electronic device in a second position according to an embodiment of the application.

Fig. 5 is an internal schematic view of an electronic device in a first position according to another embodiment of the present application.

Fig. 6 is an internal schematic view of an electronic device in a second position according to another embodiment of the present application.

Reference numerals:

10-a housing; 11-a chute; 12-bottom; 20-a key body; 21-a control magnet; 30-a volume control assembly; 31-a switch soft board; 32-increasing the volume switch; 33-a volume-down switch; 40-sliding support; 41-a front putter magnetic element; 411-a first end face; 42-rear pushrod magnetic element; 421-second end face; 50-limiting devices; 501-a projection; 502-a first surface; 503-a second surface; 51-a first rotating shaft; 52-a second rotating shaft; 60-linear hall detection switch; 601-a stent; 71-a first link; 72-second link.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present application, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functionality throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary only for the purpose of explaining the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. All other embodiments, which can be made by one of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments herein without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the present application.

The features of the terms "first", "second", and the like in the description and in the claims of this application may be used for descriptive or implicit inclusion of one or more such features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise indicated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more. Furthermore, in the description and claims, "and/or" means at least one of the connected objects, and the character "/", generally means that the associated object is an "or" relationship.

In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships illustrated in the drawings, are merely for convenience in describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a particular orientation, be configured and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application.

In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be either fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected, for example; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communication between two elements. The specific meaning of the terms in this application will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art in a specific context.

An electronic device provided according to an embodiment of the present application is described below with reference to fig. 1 to 6.

The electronic device includes: a housing 10 and a key module. A chute 11 is provided in the housing 10. The key module is at least partially disposed in the chute 11 and is movable relative to the chute 11.

When the key module is located at the first position, the key module protrudes out of the surface of the housing 10, and the key module is used for adjusting the volume. When the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the casing 10 or is recessed in the casing 10, and the electronic device is in a mute state.

In this embodiment, when the key module is located at the first position, the key module protrudes out of the surface of the housing 10, and the key module is used for adjusting the volume. When the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell 10, and the electronic equipment is in a mute state.

The user judges whether the electronic equipment is in a mute state by touching whether the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell 10. The difference between the two positions of the key module is obvious, so that a user can easily judge whether the electronic equipment is in a mute state or not.

In particular, the electronic device may be, but is not limited to, a cell phone, tablet computer, smart watch, smart speaker, smart display device, VR device, AR device, intercom, headset, etc. A mobile phone will be described as an example. The housing 10 includes a rim. The frame is provided with a chute 11. The key module is used for adjusting the volume of the mobile phone.

The electronic device further comprises a mute control device and a lifting structure. The lifting structure is matched with the key module, so that the key module can protrude out of the surface of the shell 10 and be flush with the surface of the shell or be recessed in the shell 10 in the sliding process of the key module in the sliding groove 11. The key module comprises a key body 20, a volume control component 30 and a trigger element. The key body 20 is disposed on the volume control assembly 30. The key body 20 is located in the chute 11. The trigger element may be provided on the volume control assembly 30. The key module can slide along the chute 11. The mute control device is provided in the housing 10.

When the key body 20 is located at the first position, the triggering element releases the triggering of the mute control apparatus, and the lifting structure enables the key body 20 to protrude out of the housing 10.

When the key body 20 is located at the second position, the mute control device is triggered by the triggering device. Under the action of the lifting structure, the key body 20 is flush with the surface of the casing 10 or is recessed in the casing 10.

The volume control assembly 30 includes a soft switch board 31, an up volume switch 32, and a down volume switch 33. An up volume switch 32 and a down volume switch 33 are connected to the switch soft board 31. The key body 20 is opposite to the up volume switch 32 and the down volume switch 33, respectively. The user can realize the volume increase and volume decrease of the mobile phone by pressing the key body 20.

In one example, as shown in fig. 2, 3 and 4, the key module further includes a sliding bracket 40. The sliding bracket 40 has a frame structure. The volume control assembly 30 is secured to the sliding bracket 40. For example, the switch soft board 31 is fixed on the sliding bracket 40. An up volume switch 32 and a down volume switch 33 are fixed to the switch soft board 31. The triggering element may also be provided on the sliding support 40. The key body 20 is connected to the sliding bracket 40. While sliding, the user pushes the key body 20. The key body 20 drives the sliding bracket 40 to slide along the chute 11.

The mute control device is used for realizing mute of the electronic equipment. The trigger element is used for triggering the mute control device so as to mute the electronic equipment. When not triggered, the electronic device is in an un-muted state.

In one example, as shown in fig. 2, 3 and 4, the electronic device further includes a linear hall sensing switch 60 and a control magnet 21. A linear hall sensor 60 is disposed in the housing 10, and the control magnet 21 is disposed on the key module. When the key module is in the second position, the control magnet 21 triggers the linear hall sensor switch 60 to make the electronic device in a mute state.

In this example, the control magnet 21 is fixed to the slide bracket 40. The fixing bracket 601 has an L-shaped structure. The open end of the L-shaped structure faces the sliding support 40. The linear hall sensor switch 60 is fixed to one side of the L-shaped structure. The control magnet 21 is fixed to the slide bracket 40.

When the key module slides along the chute 11 to make the control magnet 21 reach the sensing range of the linear hall sensor 60, the linear hall sensor 60 is triggered to send out a mute control signal. The control signal mutes the electronic device. For example, in this state, the control magnet 21 is located in the open end of the L-shaped structure to more effectively trigger the linear hall sensor switch 60.

The user distinguishes whether the electronic device is in a mute state or an unmute state by touching the height of the key body 20 relative to the surface of the housing 10.

In this embodiment, when the key module is pressed in the first position, the volume of the electronic device can be adjusted. Through sliding the button module, can realize the silence of electronic equipment and remove silence.

Through the lifting structure, the electronic equipment can realize that the heights of the key body 20 relative to the surface of the shell 10 are different when the electronic equipment is mute and un-mute, so that a user can easily identify whether the electronic equipment is in a mute state by touching the key body 20.

In addition, the electronic equipment realizes volume adjustment, mute and unmute adjustment through different touch modes of the key module, and omits at least one key. This makes the structure of the electronic device simpler and the appearance more regular.

In one example, as shown in fig. 2, 3 and 4, the electronic device further includes a link. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected with the shell 10, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected with the key module.

When the key module is at the first position, the extending direction of the connecting rod and the chute 11 is vertical. When the key module is at the second position, the extending direction of the connecting rod and the sliding groove 11 is oblique.

In this example, the lifting structure includes a link. For example, the other end of the link is rotatably connected to the sliding bracket 40. The link is swingable with respect to the housing 10 and is swingable with respect to the slide bracket 40. During the swinging, the connecting rod changes the height of the volume adjusting component relative to the housing 10, so that the key body 20 protrudes from the surface of the housing 10 (for example, in the position, the connecting rod is perpendicular to the extending direction of the chute 11, so that the height of the key body 20 is increased.

In addition, the connecting rod not only realizes the rising and the falling of the key module in the swinging process, but also can realize the sliding of the key module along the chute 11.

In addition, the connecting rod has simple structure, small occupied space and easy installation.

In a specific example of the present application, as shown in fig. 3 to 4, both ends of the connecting rod in the axial direction have connection holes. One of the connection holes is connected with the housing 10 through a rotation shaft. The other connecting hole is connected with the key module through a rotating shaft.

For example, one end of the connecting rod has a circular ring structure, and a connecting hole is formed in the middle of the circular ring structure. The other end of the connecting rod is an drift diameter, and a connecting hole is formed in the middle of the connecting rod. In this example, the link structure is simpler and the processing, manufacturing and installation are easier than the way in which the shafts are directly formed at the two ends of the link, respectively.

In one example, as shown in fig. 2, 3 and 4, the electronic device includes two links, and the two links are disposed in parallel.

Specifically, the lifting structure includes a first link 71 and a second link 72. Preferably, the first link 71 and the second link 72 have the same length, and the first link 71 and the second link 72 are parallel.

The housing 10 is provided with a first spindle 51 and a second spindle 52. The key module comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is disposed opposite the second end. One end of the first link 71 is rotatably connected to the first rotation shaft 51. The other end of the first link 71 is rotatably connected to the first end. One end of the second link 72 is rotatably connected to the second shaft 52. The other end of the second link 72 is rotatably connected to the second end.

In this example, the links are two, namely a first link 71 and a second link 72. The first link 71 and the second link 72 are rotatably connected to the sliding bracket 40, respectively. The two links form a truss structure. And because the lengths of the two connecting rods are the same and are arranged in parallel, when the two connecting rods swing, the key module can be lifted, lowered and slid along the chute 11 more stably.

In addition, the two connecting rods are firmer for supporting the key module.

In other examples, the number of the links may be more, for example, three, four, etc., as long as smooth raising, lowering, and sliding of the key module can be achieved. The length of the plurality of links may also be different. The plurality of links may be non-parallel.

In one example, as shown in fig. 3, when the key body 20 is located at the first position, the axial direction of the links (e.g., the first link 71 and the second link 72) coincides with the pressing direction of the key body 20.

For example, the pressing direction of the key body 20 is perpendicular to the frame of the housing 10 where the chute 11 is located. In the first position, the axial direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the frame where the chute 11 is located. In this position, the pressing force is along the axial direction of the link when the user performs the pressing operation. In this way, the supporting action of the link on the key body 20 is more effective. This way, a lost motion is less likely to be formed than when the pressing operation is performed while the link is in the inclined state.

In one example, as shown in fig. 2, 3 and 4, the electronic device further includes a limiting device 50. The limiting device 50 is disposed within the housing 10. The key module is provided with a first stop part and a second stop part. The limiting device 50 is located between the first stop portion and the second stop portion.

When the key body 20 is located at the first position, the limiting device 50 forms a stop for the second stop portion.

When the key body 20 is located at the second position, the limiting device 50 forms a stop for the first stop portion.

For example, the stopper 50 is a block structure provided in the housing 10. The first and second stoppers are columnar structures provided on the sliding bracket 40. The specific structures of the limiting device 50, the first stopping portion and the second stopping portion can be set according to actual needs.

In this example, by providing the stopper 50, the first stopper portion, and the second stopper portion, the first position and the second position can be effectively positioned.

In one example, as shown in fig. 2, 3 and 4, when the key body 20 is located at the first position, the second stop portion forms a magnetic attraction with the limiting device 50.

When the key body 20 is located at the second position, the first stop portion and the limiting device 50 form magnetic attraction.

For example, the first stop is a front pushrod magnetic element 41. The second stop is a rear pushrod magnetic element 42. The limiting device 50, the front pusher magnetic element 41 and the rear pusher magnetic element 42 are all magnets. And the stopper 50 is opposite in polarity to the opposite faces of the front push rod magnetic element 41 and the rear push rod magnetic element 42 to be able to form a magnetic attraction.

The stopper 50 may be a magnet. The front putter magnetic element 41 and the rear putter magnetic element 42 are materials that can be attracted by magnets, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, etc.

The front push rod magnetic element 41 and the rear push rod magnetic element 42 may be magnets. The limiting means 50 is a material that can be attracted to a magnet, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, etc.

In this example, by setting the magnetic attraction manner, the key module can be effectively fixed at the first position and the second position, so as to prevent inaccurate positioning of the key module.

In addition, the touch feeling experience of the user can be effectively enhanced by the magnetic attraction mode, so that the user can perform sliding operation more smoothly.

In one example, as shown in fig. 2, 3 and 4, the limiting device 50 includes a device body and a protrusion 501. The protrusion 501 is located in the middle of the device body. A first surface 502 is formed on the device body at a position near the first stopper 41. A second surface 503 is formed on the device body at a position near the second stopper 42. The first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are separated by the projection 501.

The height of the second stop portion 42 is greater than the height of the first stop portion 41. When the key body 20 is located at the first position, the protruding portion 501 forms a stop against a side portion of the second stop portion 42, and the second surface 503 abuts against an end of the second stop portion 42. The key body 20 protrudes from the surface of the housing 10.

When the key body 20 is located at the second position, the protruding portion 501 forms a stop against a side portion of the first stop portion 41, and the first surface 502 abuts against an end of the first stop portion 41. The key body 20 is flush with the surface of the housing 10 or recessed within the housing 10.

In this example, the key body 20 is flush with the surface of the housing 10 or recessed within the housing 10 when the mute control apparatus is activated. When the mute control apparatus is deactivated, the key body 20 protrudes from the housing 10, which makes it easier to adjust the volume of the electronic device.

In the present embodiment, the overall spacing device 50 is an inverted T-shaped structure. For example, the protruding portion 501 and the device body are formed as a unitary structure. The limiting structure not only effectively defines the first position and the second position, but also effectively positions the height of the key body 20 relative to the surface of the housing 10. The limiting device 50 can effectively prevent the occurrence of a pressing idle stroke due to insufficient supporting force of the lifting structure when the key body 20 is pressed, thereby improving the reliability of volume adjustment of the key module.

In addition, the limiting device 50 has a simple structure and is easy to process and manufacture.

In one example, as shown in fig. 2, 3, and 4, the first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are both beveled. The angles between the two inclined surfaces and the protruding part 501 are obtuse angles. The end of the first stop 41 is shaped to match the first surface 502. The end of the second stop 42 is shaped to match the second surface 503.

For example, the whole of the stopper 50 is centered with respect to the projection 501. The first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are symmetrically arranged. The first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are at the same angle to the protrusion 501. The first stop 41 terminates in a first end face 411. The second stopper 42 terminates in a second end surface 421. The first end face 411 and the second end face 421 are both inclined faces. When forming the stop, the first end face 411 is attached to the first surface 502 or the second end face 421 is attached to the second surface 503.

In this example, the first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are both beveled. The angles between the two inclined surfaces and the protruding part 501 are obtuse angles. The obtuse angle causes the stop 50 to form a large opening on both sides of the projection 501. This makes the first end face 411 more easily contact and abut against the first surface 502 and the second end face 421 more easily contact and abut against the second surface 503 when the key module slides, so that the key module can be smoothly switched between the first position and the second position.

In one example, as shown in fig. 5 and 6, the bottom 12 of the chute 11 is disposed obliquely with respect to the housing. The key module is slidable along the bottom 12.

In this example, the lifting structure is the bottom 12 of the chute 11. The bottom 12 of the chute 11 forms a bevel or a cambered surface. The key body 20 is in contact with the bottom 12. The key module slides along the chute 11, so that the key body 20 slides along the bottom 12. As shown in fig. 5, in the first position, the key body 20 protrudes from the surface of the housing 10. In the second position, as shown in fig. 6, the key body 20 is flush with the housing surface or recessed within the housing 10.

The limiting devices are formed at two ends of the chute 11. Both ends of the chute 11 can effectively locate the first position and the second position.

Of course, the elevating structure is not limited to the link and the obliquely arranged bottom 12, and may be arranged according to actual needs by those skilled in the art.

Other configurations of electronics, as well as operation, according to embodiments of the present application are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

In the description of the present specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: many changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising:

the shell is provided with a chute;

the key module is at least partially arranged in the chute and can move relative to the chute;

when the key module is positioned at the first position, the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell, and the key module is used for adjusting the volume; when the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell, and the key module is also used for triggering the electronic equipment to be in a mute state.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a link, one end of the link being rotatably connected to the housing, the other end of the link being connected to the key module;

when the key module is positioned at the first position, the extending direction of the connecting rod and the sliding groove is vertical; when the key module is positioned at the second position, the extending directions of the connecting rod and the sliding groove are oblique.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein both ends of the connecting rod in the axial direction are provided with connecting holes, one of the connecting holes is connected with the housing through a rotating shaft, and the other connecting hole is connected with the key module through a rotating shaft.

4. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the electronic device comprises two of the links, the two links being disposed in parallel.

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein a bottom of the chute is disposed obliquely with respect to the housing, and the key module is slidable along the bottom.

6. The electronic device of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a limiting device disposed within the housing, a first stop and a second stop disposed on the key module, the limiting device being located between the first stop and the second stop;

when the key module is positioned at the first position, the limiting device forms a stop for the second stop part;

when the key module is located at the second position, the limiting device forms a stop for the first stop part.

7. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the second stop forms a magnetic attraction with the spacing means when the key is in the first position;

when the key is positioned at the second position, the first stop part and the limiting device form magnetic attraction.

8. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the stopper includes a device body and a protruding portion, the protruding portion being located in a middle portion of the device body, a first surface being formed at a position of the device body near the first stopper, a second surface being formed at a position of the device body near the second stopper, the first surface and the second surface being separated by the protruding portion;

the height of the second stop part is larger than that of the first stop part; when the key module is positioned at the first position, the protruding part forms a stop for the side part of the second stop part, the second surface abuts against the tail end of the second stop part, and the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell; when the key module is located at the second position, the protruding portion forms a stop for the side portion of the first stop portion, the first surface abuts against the tail end of the first stop portion, and the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell.

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the first surface and the second surface are both inclined surfaces, and wherein the inclined surfaces form an obtuse angle with the protrusion.

10. The electronic device of any one of claims 1-5, further comprising a linear hall sensing switch disposed within the housing and a control magnet disposed on the key module, the control magnet triggering the linear hall sensing switch when the key module is in the second position to place the electronic device in a mute state.