CN113745026A

CN113745026A - Multifunctional key, electronic equipment and control method

Info

Publication number: CN113745026A
Application number: CN202111005616.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王涛
Original assignee: Beijing Goertek Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Goertek Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-08-30
Filing date: 2021-08-30
Publication date: 2021-12-03
Also published as: WO2023030120A1

Abstract

The application discloses multi-functional button, electronic equipment and control method, multi-functional button includes: the rotating shaft is movably arranged in a shell of the equipment, and a first matching part is arranged at the part of the rotating shaft in the shell; the bracket is arranged in the shell and provided with a second matching part corresponding to the first matching part; the rotating shaft can be switched between a first state and a second state along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the first matching part is separated from the second matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is positioned in the first state, and the rotating shaft can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft when the second end is stressed; under the condition that the rotary shaft is positioned in the second state, the second matching part is connected with the first matching part, and the rotary shaft can rotate around a fulcrum formed at the connecting position of the second matching part and the first matching part when the second end of the rotary shaft is stressed. The multifunctional key realizes different functions of the key under different use scenes by adjusting different positions of the rotary shaft in the shell, meets the requirement for one-key multiple purposes, and improves the use experience of users.

Description

Multifunctional key, electronic equipment and control method

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to the field of electronic products, and more particularly, to a multi-function key, an electronic device having the same, and a method for controlling the electronic device using the same.

Background

Electronic products are increasingly tending to be miniaturized and simplified in design. The existing electronic products generally realize different functions through different keys, increase the occupied space of electronic equipment, have poor appearance attractiveness and lack novelty.

Disclosure of Invention

An object of this application is to provide a new technical scheme of multi-functional button, can solve the problem that realizes different functions through setting up different buttons among the prior art at least.

According to a first aspect of the present application, there is provided a multi-function key including: the rotating shaft is movably arranged in a shell of the equipment, a first end of the rotating shaft is positioned in the shell, a second end of the rotating shaft is positioned outside the shell, and a first matching part is arranged at the part of the rotating shaft positioned in the shell; the bracket is arranged in the shell and provided with a second matching part corresponding to the first matching part;

the rotating shaft is switchable between a first state and a second state along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the first matching part is separated from the second matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is located in the first state, and the rotating shaft can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft when the second end of the rotating shaft is stressed; under the condition that the rotating shaft is located in the second state, the second matching part is connected with the first matching part, and the rotating shaft can rotate around a fulcrum formed at the connecting position of the second matching part and the first matching part when the second end of the rotating shaft is stressed.

Optionally, the first matching portion is a positioning shaft protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft, the second matching portion is a positioning groove formed in the support, the positioning shaft is inserted into the positioning groove when the rotating shaft is in the second state, and the rotating shaft is rotatable around the axis of the positioning shaft.

Optionally, the number of the first matching portions is two, the two first matching portions are uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft at intervals, the number of the second matching portions is two, and each second matching portion corresponds to one first matching portion.

Optionally, the support is the annular, the support is equipped with and holds dodge the hole that the first end of spiral axle passed, the orientation of support one side of the first end of spiral axle is equipped with second cooperation portion.

Optionally, a first protrusion and a second protrusion are radially disposed on a portion of the rotating shaft located in the housing, and the multifunctional key further includes: when the rotating shaft is in the first state, the first lug boss is separated from one key device, and the second lug boss is separated from the other key device; when the rotary shaft is in the second state, the first protruding part corresponds to one key device, the second protruding part corresponds to the other key device, and the corresponding key device is pressed by the first protruding part or the second protruding part when the second end of the rotary shaft is stressed.

Optionally, the multi-function key further comprises: the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively arranged at the second end of the rotary shaft, the first movable part and the second movable part can be respectively moved between a closed state and an unfolded state, and under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are positioned in the closed state, the first movable part and the second movable part are matched to form a knob sleeved at the second end of the rotary shaft; under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are located in the unfolding state, the first movable part and the second movable part are matched to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft, and the axial length of the button is larger than the diameter of the second end of the rotating shaft.

Optionally, the second end of the rotating shaft is provided with two mounting holes spaced apart along a radial direction thereof, and the first movable portion and the second movable portion are respectively pivotally connected to the rotating shaft by a connecting shaft passing through the mounting holes.

Optionally, the first movable portion and the second movable portion are respectively formed in a semicircular shape in cross section, and when the first movable portion and the second movable portion are in the closed state, the first movable portion and the second movable portion enclose a cylindrical knob.

Optionally, the multi-function key further comprises: a plurality of magnetic members provided on one of the first movable portion and the second movable portion; a plurality of magnetic attracting members disposed on the other of the first movable portion and the second movable portion; under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are in the unfolded state, one of the magnetic pieces is connected with one of the magnetic pieces; and under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state, the rest of the magnetic parts are connected with the rest of the magnetic parts.

Optionally, the second end of the rotating shaft is provided with two handle positions, and when the first movable portion and the second movable portion are in the closed state, one handle position corresponds to a position of a side edge of the first movable portion, and the other handle position corresponds to a position of a side edge of the second movable portion.

Optionally, a position on the rotating shaft near the first end is provided with a first clamping position and a second clamping position, the first clamping position and the second clamping position are arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft at intervals, and the multifunctional key further comprises: the limiting elastic piece is arranged in the shell and corresponds to the structure of the first clamping position and the second clamping position, the rotary shaft is located under the condition of the first state, the limiting elastic piece is connected with the first clamping position in a clamped mode, and the rotary shaft is located under the condition of the second state, the limiting elastic piece is connected with the second clamping position in a clamped mode.

According to a second aspect of the present application, there is provided an electronic device comprising the multifunctional key described in the above embodiments.

According to a third aspect of the present application, there is provided a method for controlling an electronic device by a multi-function key, which is applied to the multi-function key described in the above embodiments, and includes:

disconnecting a first matching part on the rotary shaft from a second matching part on the support, adjusting the rotary shaft to be in a first state, connecting the rotary shaft with a first functional module in the electronic equipment, and adjusting different functions of the first functional module by rotating the rotary shaft around the axis of the rotary shaft;

connect first cooperation portion with second cooperation portion adjusts the spiral shaft is located the second state, makes the spiral shaft break away from first functional module and with the second functional module is connected, through stirring the spiral shaft rotates around the fulcrum that second cooperation portion and the junction of first cooperation portion formed, adjusts the different functions of second functional module.

Optionally, the first movable part and the second movable part form a knob arranged at the second end outside the shell;

the step of adjusting the swivel to a first state comprises:

closing the first movable part and the second movable part to enable the rotating shaft to be in a first state;

adjusting the pivot to a second state and adjusting a different function of the second functional module comprises:

unfolding the first movable part and the second movable part to enable the rotating shaft to be in a second state;

and respectively toggling the first movable part or the second movable part to realize different functions of the second functional module.

According to the multifunctional key provided by the embodiment of the invention, the rotating shaft is provided with the first matching part, the support is provided with the second matching part, the rotating shaft can be switched between the first state and the second state along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft can be used as a use key of a scene in the first state under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the first state, the first matching part and the second matching part are separated, and the rotating shaft can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft. And under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the second state, the rotating shaft can be used as a use key of a scene in the second state, the first matching part is connected with the second matching part, and the rotating shaft rotates around a fulcrum formed at the connecting position of the first matching part and the second matching part. This multi-functional button realizes the button different functions under different use scenes through adjusting the different positions of spiral axle in the casing, satisfies the multi-purpose user demand of a key, promotes the user and uses experience.

Further features of the present application and advantages thereof will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof, which is to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the application and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the application.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which a rotating shaft is in a first state;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which the rotating shaft is in a second state;

fig. 3 is a schematic view of another structure of the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which the rotating shaft is in the second state;

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a multi-function key of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of another structure of the multi-function key of the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the bracket and housing assembly of an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the first movable portion or the second movable portion and the magnetic member or the magnetic member according to the embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of the structure of the first movable portion or the second movable portion according to the embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a first functional module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference numerals:

a multifunction key 100;

a rotary shaft 10; a first fitting portion 11; a first boss portion 12; a second boss 13; a mounting hole 14; a handle fastening position 15; a first clamp 16; a second card position 17; a bump 18;

a support 20; a second fitting portion 21; relief holes 22; a screw 23;

a first movable portion 31; a second movable portion 32; a connecting shaft 33; the accommodation grooves 34; a shaft hole 35;

a magnetic member 41; a magnetic attracting member 42;

a housing 51; a first functional module 52; a mating groove 521; a key device 53; a limiting elastic sheet 54;

a guide member 60; a guide groove 61.

Detailed Description

Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: the relative arrangement of the components and steps, the numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application unless specifically stated otherwise.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the application, its application, or uses.

Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any particular value should be construed as merely illustrative, and not limiting. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

It should be noted that: like reference numbers and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and thus, once an item is defined in one figure, further discussion thereof is not required in subsequent figures.

The multifunction key 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to fig. 1 to 10, a multifunction key 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rotary shaft 10 and a bracket 20.

Specifically, the rotating shaft 10 is movably disposed in a housing 51 of the device, a first end of the rotating shaft 10 is located in the housing 51, a second end of the rotating shaft 10 is located outside the housing 51, and a portion of the rotating shaft 10 located in the housing 51 is provided with a first engaging portion 11. The holder 20 is provided in the housing 51, and the holder 20 is provided with a second engaging portion 21 corresponding to the first engaging portion 11. The rotary shaft 10 is switchable between a first state and a second state along the axial direction of the rotary shaft, when the rotary shaft 10 is located in the first state, the first matching part 11 is separated from the second matching part 21, and the rotary shaft 10 can rotate around the axis of the rotary shaft 10 when the second end is stressed. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the second engaging portion 21 is connected to the first engaging portion 11, and the rotating shaft 10 is rotatable around a fulcrum formed at a connection point of the second engaging portion 21 and the first engaging portion 11 when a force is applied to the second end.

In other words, as shown in fig. 4 and 5, the multifunction key 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is mainly composed of the rotation shaft 10 and the support 20. Wherein, the rotating shaft 10 can be installed in the shell 51 of the electronic device, and the rotating shaft 10 can move relative to the shell 51. Referring to fig. 1, a first end of the rotary shaft 10 extends into the housing 51, and a second end of the rotary shaft 10 extends out of the housing 51. The first end and the second end of the rotary shaft 10 are opposite ends of the rotary shaft 10 in the axial direction. A portion of the rotary shaft 10 located inside the housing 51 is provided with a first fitting portion 11. The bracket 20 is installed in the housing 51, and the bracket 20 is provided with a second matching portion 21, and the second matching portion 21 corresponds to the first matching portion 11.

The rotary shaft 10 is switchable along its axial direction between a first state and a second state, wherein the first state and the second state correspond to different application scenarios, respectively. Under the condition that the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, as shown in fig. 1, the rotary shaft 10 can be used as a use key of a scene in the first state, the first matching portion 11 is separated from the second matching portion 21, a consumer can drive the rotary shaft 10 to rotate around the axis of the consumer by applying force to the second end of the rotary shaft 10, and the rotary shaft 10 rotates around the axis of the consumer to realize the corresponding function of the electronic device in the application scene.

In the present application, the electronic device includes a first functional module 52 and a second functional module, the end surface of the first end of the rotating shaft 10 may be provided with a protrusion 18 (see fig. 5), and the first functional module 52 may be provided with a fitting groove 521 (as shown in fig. 10). When the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, as shown in fig. 1, the rotary shaft 10 moves toward the first functional module 52, the projection 18 on the first end of the rotary shaft 10 is inserted into the engagement groove 521, and the first engagement portion 11 and the second engagement portion 21 on the rotary shaft 10 are disengaged. At this time, by rotating the second end of the rotating shaft 10, the first functional module 52 can be driven to rotate by the protrusion 18.

Alternatively, the first functional module 52 may function as a clockwork or a channel selection module. When the first functional module 52 is a spiral spring, the spiral spring can be tightened or loosened by rotating the rotary shaft 10 around itself. When the first functional module 52 is a channel selection module, the selection of different channels can be realized by rotating the rotary shaft 10 around itself. Of course, the first function module 52 of the present application is not limited to the spiral spring or the channel selection module, and other modules that can cooperate with the rotating shaft 10 to achieve the corresponding functions should also fall within the scope of the present application.

In the case where the pivot 10 is in the second state, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the pivot 10 may serve as a use key of the scene in the second state. At this time, the second engaging portion 21 is connected to the first engaging portion 11, and the rotating shaft 10 is rotatable around a fulcrum formed at a connection point of the second engaging portion 21 and the first engaging portion 11 when a force is applied to the second end, so as to implement a function of the rotating shaft 10 in the application scenario.

In the present application, when the user pulls the rotary shaft 10 in the direction of the second end, the projection 18 on the first end of the rotary shaft 10 is disengaged from the first functional module 52. The rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, and the first fitting portion 11 is connected to the second fitting portion 21. At this time, the rotary shaft 10 cannot rotate about its axial direction. The rotary shaft 10 can rotate about a fulcrum formed at the junction of the first fitting portion 11 and the second fitting portion 21. When the rotating shaft 10 rotates around the fulcrum, the second functional module can be triggered to realize the corresponding function of the second functional module. Alternatively, the second functional module may be a volume adjusting module, and the volume of the electronic device may be adjusted by rotating the rotating shaft 10. Of course, the second functional module of the present application is not limited to the volume adjustment module, and other modules that can cooperate with the rotating shaft 10 to achieve corresponding functions also fall within the scope of the present application.

Therefore, according to the multi-function key 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the first engaging portion 11 is disposed on the rotary shaft 10, the bracket 20 is disposed with the second engaging portion 21, the rotary shaft 10 is switchable between the first state and the second state along the axial direction thereof, when the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotary shaft 10 can be used as a use key for a scene in the first state, the first engaging portion 11 and the second engaging portion 21 are disengaged, and the rotary shaft 10 can rotate around its own axis. When the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotary shaft 10 can be used as a use key of a scene in the second state, the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21 are connected, and the rotary shaft 10 rotates around a fulcrum formed at the connection position of the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21. This multi-functional button 100 realizes the button different functions under different use scenes through adjusting the different positions of spiral axle 10 in casing 51, satisfies the multi-purpose user demand of a key, promotes the user and uses experience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first engaging portion 11 is a positioning shaft protruding from an outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft 10, the second engaging portion 21 is a positioning groove formed in the bracket 20, and when the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the positioning shaft is inserted into the positioning groove, and the rotating shaft 10 is rotatable around an axis of the positioning shaft.

That is, as shown in fig. 5 and 6, the first engagement portion 11 may be a positioning shaft that is inserted through the rotary shaft 10 in the radial direction of the rotary shaft 10 and protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the rotary shaft 10. Referring to fig. 7, the second fitting portion 21 is a positioning groove provided on the bracket 20. Under the condition that the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotary shaft 10 is pulled out, the positioning shaft is connected with the positioning groove in an inserting mode, and the rotary shaft 10 can rotate around the axis of the positioning shaft to trigger the second functional module.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, there are two first fitting portions 11, two first fitting portions 11 are uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 10 at intervals, there are two second fitting portions 21, and each second fitting portion 21 corresponds to one first fitting portion 11.

In other words, as shown in fig. 5, the number of the first engagement portions 11 is two, and the two first engagement portions 11 are arranged to be opposed to each other in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 10. Referring to fig. 7, there are two second fitting portions 21 on the bracket 20, and each second fitting portion 21 corresponds to one first fitting portion 11. The two first engaging portions 11 may be formed by two ends of a positioning shaft passing through the rotating shaft 10 and protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 10. The two second matching parts 21 are two positioning slots on the bracket 20. Under the condition that the rotary shaft 10 is located the second state, the rotary shaft 10 is pulled out outwards, two ends of the positioning shaft are respectively in plug-in connection with the two positioning grooves, and the rotary shaft 10 can rotate around the axis of the positioning shaft to trigger the second functional module.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket 20 has a ring shape, the bracket 20 is provided with an avoiding hole 22 for receiving the first end of the rotating shaft 10 therethrough, and a side of the bracket 20 facing the first end of the rotating shaft 10 is provided with a second fitting portion 21.

That is, as shown in fig. 1 and 7, the bracket 20 may be provided in a ring shape, and the ring-shaped bracket 20 may be fixed in the housing 51 by the screws 23. The bracket 20 is provided with an escape hole 22, and the first end of the rotary shaft 10 passes through the escape hole 22. A positioning groove is provided at a side of the bracket 20 facing the first end of the rotary shaft 10. Under the condition that the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out, and two ends of the positioning shaft are respectively connected with the two positioning grooves in an inserting mode. At this time, the rotary shaft 10 cannot rotate around its own axis, and the rotary shaft 10 can rotate around a fulcrum formed by the positioning shaft and the positioning groove, so that the rotary shaft 10 swings around the axis of the positioning shaft, thereby triggering the second functional module.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the portion of the rotary shaft 10 located inside the housing 51 is provided with a first convex portion 12 and a second convex portion 13 in a radial direction, and the multi-function key 100 further includes: when the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, the two key devices 53 are separated from each other by the first protruding portion 12 and the second protruding portion 13, respectively, and the first protruding portion 12 and the second protruding portion 13 are separated from each other by the second protruding portion 53. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the first protruding portion 13 corresponds to one key device 53, the second protruding portion 13 corresponds to another key device 53, and when the second end of the rotating shaft 10 is stressed, the corresponding key device 53 is pressed by the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13.

In other words, referring to fig. 1 and 5, the portion of the rotary shaft 10 located inside the housing 51 is provided with the first boss 12 and the second boss 13. The first projection 12 and the second projection 13 project from the outer peripheral surface of the spindle 10 in the radial direction of the spindle 10. The positions of the first projecting portion 12 and the second projecting portion 13 on the rotary shaft 10 are substantially between the projection 18 and the first fitting portion 11 (positioning shaft).

The multifunction key 100 further includes two key devices 53, and when the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, the first protruding portion 12 is disengaged from one key device 53, and the second protruding portion 13 is disengaged from the other key device 53. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the protrusion 18 is disengaged from the engaging groove 521, the first protruding portion 12 and the second protruding portion 13 are respectively in contact with the second functional module, and two ends of the positioning shaft are respectively in positioning connection with the positioning groove. The first protruding portion 13 corresponds to one key device 53, the second protruding portion 13 corresponds to another key device 53, and when the user dials the second end of the rotating shaft 10, the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 can press the corresponding key device 53. In this application, the second function module may be a volume adjustment module, and the two key devices 53 may be triggered to adjust the volume of the volume adjustment module.

In the present application, two key devices 53 are respectively located on both radial sides of the rotating shaft 10. In the case where the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, one of the key devices 53 is in contact with the first boss 12, and the other key device 53 is in contact with the second boss 13. Alternatively, the first projection 12 and the second projection 13 are each a projection projecting toward the outer peripheral surface of the rotary shaft 10. With the rotary shaft 10 in the second state, the rotary shaft 10 can rotate about the fulcrum formed by the positioning shaft and the positioning groove toward the first boss 12 or the second boss 13 to activate the two key devices 53. The volume of the electronic device can be adjusted by activating the two key devices 53.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function key 100 further includes a first movable portion 31 and a second movable portion 32.

Specifically, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively provided at the second end of the rotating shaft 10, and the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively movable between the closed state and the expanded state. Under the condition that the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 cooperate to form a knob sleeved at the second end of the rotating shaft 10. When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the unfolded state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 cooperate to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotary shaft 10, and the axial length of the button is greater than the diameter of the second end of the rotary shaft 10.

That is, referring to fig. 1 to 3, the multi-function key 100 is further provided with a first movable portion 31 and a second movable portion 32. Wherein, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively disposed at the second end of the rotating shaft 10. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 have the same structure. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are movable between the closed state and the expanded state, respectively. When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state, as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 2, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may enclose a knob that is sleeved on the second end of the rotating shaft 10. The user can switch the rotating shaft 10 between the first state and the second state by pulling and inserting the knob.

When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the extended state, as shown in fig. 3, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are extended with respect to the second end of the rotary shaft 10, and the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 cooperate to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotary shaft 10. The axial length of the button is greater than the diameter of the second end of the spindle 10. When the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 can be unfolded, and as shown in fig. 3, the user presses the first movable portion 31 or the second movable portion 32 to rotate the rotary shaft 10 around the axis of the positioning shaft, so as to ensure that the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 can press the two key devices 53 respectively.

In this application, under the condition that the pivot 10 is in the second state, through unfolding first movable part 31 and second movable part 32, guarantee that the user is more laborsaving when pressing first movable part 31 or second movable part 32 in order to trigger button device 53, the user operation of being convenient for promotes user's use experience.

The present application achieves at least two key functions by adjusting different positions of the multi-function key 100. Before the rotary shaft 10 is not pulled out, the rotary shaft 10 is connected with the clockwork spring assembly or the channel adjusting assembly, and the aim of adjusting the clockwork spring or selecting channels is achieved by rotating the rotary shaft 10. After the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out, and the two side wings (the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32) are unfolded, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are used as two volume adjusting keys to enter an adjusting mode of the volume keys (or other function definitions), and the two key devices 53 on the side surfaces are triggered by pressing the upper position and the lower position, so that the function of adjusting the volume (or other function definitions) is achieved. Therefore, the multifunctional key 100 of the application realizes effective unification of simplification and functionalization, can realize the function that the user wants, can reduce the number of keys in appearance again, organically combines the function of traditional knob and volume key, and greatly improves the user experience.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the second end of the rotary shaft 10 is provided with two mounting holes 14 spaced apart in a radial direction thereof, and the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are pivotably connected to the rotary shaft 10 by a connecting shaft 33 passing through the mounting holes 14, respectively.

In other words, as shown in fig. 6, the second end of the rotary shaft 10 is provided with two mounting holes 14, and the two mounting holes 14 are spaced apart in the radial direction of the rotary shaft 10. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are provided with shaft holes 35 corresponding to the mounting holes 14, respectively. The first movable portion 31 passes through one of the mounting holes 14 by a connecting shaft 33 and is pivotably connected to the rotary shaft 10. The second movable portion 32 passes through the other mounting hole 14 by a connecting shaft 33 and is pivotally connected to the rotary shaft 10.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, referring to fig. 8 and 9, the first and second

movable portions

31 and 32 are respectively provided in a semicircular shape in cross section. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are formed as two side wings provided on the second end of the rotary shaft 10. When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 enclose a cylindrical knob, which is convenient for a user to rotate or pull the rotating shaft 10. When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the unfolded state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are opened with respect to the rotation shaft, and the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 cooperate to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotation shaft 10.

In the case where the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, as shown in fig. 3, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 can be unfolded, and the user presses the first movable portion 31 or the second movable portion 32 to rotate the rotary shaft 10 around the axis of the positioning shaft, so as to ensure that the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 can press the two key devices 53 respectively. By unfolding the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, the user can more save labor when pressing the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 to trigger the key device 53, the operation of the user is facilitated, and the use experience of the user is improved.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function key 100 further includes a plurality of magnetic members 41 and a plurality of magnetic attracting members 42.

Specifically, the plurality of magnetic members 41 are provided on one of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. A plurality of magnetic attracting elements 42 are provided on the other of the first and second

movable portions

31, 32. When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the unfolded state, one of the magnetic members 41 is connected to one of the magnetic attracting members 42. The remaining magnetic member 41 is connected to the remaining magnetic attracting member 42 when the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state.

That is, as shown in fig. 4 and 8, the multifunction key 100 further includes a plurality of magnetic members 41 and a plurality of magnetic attracting members 42. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively provided with a plurality of receiving grooves 34 for receiving the magnetic member 41 or the magnetic member 42. A plurality of magnetic members 41 are provided on one of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. A plurality of magnetic attracting elements 42 are provided on the other of the first and second

movable parts

31, 32. For example, the first movable portion 31 is provided with a magnetic member 41, and the second movable portion 32 is provided with a magnetic member 42 corresponding to the magnetic member 41. Alternatively, the first movable portion 31 is provided with a magnetic member 42, and the second movable portion 32 is provided with a magnetic member 41 corresponding to the magnetic member 42. Of course, in the present application, the magnetic members 41 that can be attracted to each other may be provided in the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32.

When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the unfolded state, one magnetic member 41 in the first movable portion 31 and one magnetic member 42 in the second movable portion 32 can be connected to ensure the stability of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 after being unfolded. Under the condition that the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state, the rest of the magnetic members 41 in the first movable portion 31 and the rest of the magnetic members 42 in the second movable portion 32 can be connected to ensure the stability of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 after being closed.

In the present application, the plurality of magnetic members 41 includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, and the plurality of magnetic members 42 includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member. Wherein the first magnetic member may be provided on an end surface of one of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. The first magnetic member may be provided on an end surface of the other of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. The first magnetic member corresponds to the first magnetic member, and is connected to the first magnetic member when the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the extended state.

The second magnetic member is provided on at least one side edge of one of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. The second magnetic attraction member is provided on at least one side edge of the other of the first movable portion and the second movable portion 32. The second magnetic part corresponds to the second magnetic part in position, and is connected to the second magnetic part when the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the closed state.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3 and 5, the second end of the rotary shaft 10 is provided with two handgrips 15, and the two handgrips 15 are oppositely disposed at radial sides of the second end of the rotary shaft 10. In the case where the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion are in the closed state, one of the grasping positions 15 corresponds to the position of the side edge of the first movable portion 31, and the other grasping position 15 corresponds to the position of the side edge of the second movable portion 32. The user can conveniently unfold the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 by providing two handle positions 15 corresponding to the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 at the second end of the rotating shaft 10.

In the present application, when the spindle 10 is in the second state, the user opens the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 through the two clasper positions 15, and when the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are opened to be perpendicular to the axis of the spindle 10, the magnetic member 41 and the magnetic member 42 are attracted to the end surfaces of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. By pressing the first movable portion 31, the rotating shaft 10 rotates around the positioning shaft, so that the first protruding portion 12 presses the corresponding key device 53, thereby triggering the key device 53. Similarly, the user presses the second movable portion 32, so that the rotating shaft 10 rotates around the positioning shaft, and the second protruding portion 13 presses the corresponding key device 53, thereby triggering the key device 53. In the present application, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may be used as volume adjusting keys of the electronic device, and the key devices 53 may be triggered by the cooperation of the first protruding portion 12 and the second protruding portion 13 with the two key devices 53. For example, pressing the first movable portion 31 may cause the first protruding portion 12 to trigger the corresponding key device 53 to adjust the volume increase. Pressing the second movable portion 32 may cause the second protrusion 13 to trigger the corresponding key device 53 to adjust the volume reduction. Therefore, the two key devices 53 can be triggered by pressing the unfolded first movable portion 31 and the unfolded second movable portion 32, so as to achieve the effect of adjusting the volume. Of course, whether the first movable portion 31 is pressed for increasing the volume or decreasing the volume may be specifically set according to actual needs, and whether the second movable portion 32 is pressed for decreasing the volume or increasing the volume may be specifically set according to actual needs, which is not described in detail in this application.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first detent 16 and the second detent 17 are disposed on the rotating shaft 10 near the first end, the first detent 16 and the second detent 17 are spaced apart from each other along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 10, and the multi-function key 100 further includes a position-limiting elastic sheet 54.

Specifically, the limiting elastic sheet 54 is disposed in the housing 51, the limiting elastic sheet 54 corresponds to the first locking portion 16 and the second locking portion 17, the limiting elastic sheet 54 is locked with the first locking portion 16 when the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, and the limiting elastic sheet 54 is locked with the second locking portion 17 when the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state.

That is, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the first detent 16 and the second detent 17 are disposed on the rotating shaft 10 near the first end, and the first detent 16 and the second detent 17 respectively extend along the outer circumferential surface of the rotating shaft 10 to form a ring detent. The first detent 16 and the second detent 17 are spaced apart in the axial direction of the spindle 10, and the second detent 17 is closer to the first end of the spindle 10, and the first projection 12 or the second projection 13 is located between the first detent 16 and the bracket 20.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the multi-function key 100 further includes two limiting elastic pieces 54, the two limiting elastic pieces 54 are installed in the housing 51, and the two limiting elastic pieces 54 correspond to the first locking portion 16 and the second locking portion 17. The two limiting elastic sheets 54 are oppositely arranged in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 10. When the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, the two limit spring pieces 54 are respectively engaged with the first engaging position 16. When the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, the two limit spring pieces 54 are clamped with the second clamping position 17. The first clamping position 16 and the second clamping position 17 are arranged on the rotary shaft 10, and the two limiting elastic sheets 54 are matched with the first clamping position 16 and the second clamping position 17, so that the pulling and inserting positions of the rotary shaft 10 in the shell 51 can be limited, the rotary shaft 10 can be switched between the first state and the second state conveniently, and different functions can be realized through the same key. For example, a knob function, a jog dial, a channel selection function, or the like is organically combined with the volume key function.

In summary, according to the multi-function key 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the first engaging portion 11 is disposed on the rotary shaft 10, the second engaging portion 21 is disposed on the support 20, the rotary shaft 10 is switchable between the first state and the second state along the axial direction thereof, when the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotary shaft 10 can be used as a use key for a scene in the first state, the first engaging portion 11 and the second engaging portion 21 are disengaged, and the rotary shaft 10 can rotate around its own axis. When the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotary shaft 10 can be used as a use key of a scene in the second state, the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21 are connected, and the rotary shaft 10 rotates around a fulcrum formed at the connection position of the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21. This multi-functional button 100 realizes the button different functions under different use scenes through adjusting the different positions of spiral axle 10 in casing 51, satisfies the multi-purpose user demand of a key, promotes the user and uses experience.

According to a second aspect of the present application, there is provided an electronic device comprising the multifunction key 100 of the above-described embodiments. As shown in fig. 1 to 10, the electronic device of the present application includes a housing 51 and a multi-function key 100, and in the present application, a guide 60 is further disposed in the housing 51, and the guide 60 is disposed between the first function module 52 and the rotary shaft 10. The guide member 60 is a sheet-shaped guide structure, and the guide member 60 is provided with a guide groove, so that when the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotary shaft 10 passes through the guide groove to be connected with the matching groove 521 in the first functional module 52, thereby realizing the corresponding function of the first functional module 52. In the case where the spindle 10 is in the second state, the spindle 10 is disengaged from the guide 60. By providing the guide member 60, the movement guide for the rotary shaft 10 in the housing 51 is provided, which further facilitates the insertion and removal of the rotary shaft 10 in the housing 51.

Since the multifunctional key 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above technical effects, the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention also has corresponding technical effects, that is, by using the multifunctional key 100, the number of keys can be reduced in appearance, different functions of the same key in different use scenes can be realized, the use requirement of one key for multiple purposes can be met, the volume of the electronic device can be reduced, the appearance aesthetic degree of the electronic device can be improved, and the use experience of a user can be improved.

Specifically, the present application achieves at least two key functions by adjusting different positions of the multifunction key 100. Before the rotary shaft 10 is not pulled out, the rotary shaft 10 is connected with the clockwork spring assembly or the channel adjusting assembly, and the aim of adjusting the clockwork spring or selecting channels is achieved by rotating the rotary shaft 10. When the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out and the two side wings (the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32) are unfolded, the adjusting mode of the volume key (or other function definitions) is entered, and the two key devices 53 on the side surfaces are triggered by pressing the upper and lower positions, so that the functions of the volume key (or other function definitions) are achieved. Consequently, the electronic equipment of this application has realized the effective unity of simplification and functionalization, can realize the function that the user wanted, can follow reduction button quantity in appearance again, carries out the function and the volume key of traditional knob and combines organically, satisfies the multi-purpose user demand of a key, reduces electronic equipment's volume, improves the pleasing to the eye degree of electronic equipment outward appearance, has greatly promoted user's use and has experienced.

The electronic equipment can be electronic products such as watches and bracelets. Of course, other structures of the electronic device and the operation principle thereof are understood and can be realized by those skilled in the art, and detailed description is omitted in the present application.

According to a third aspect of the present application, there is provided a method for controlling an electronic device by a multi-function key, applied to the multi-function key 100 in the above-mentioned embodiment, including:

the first matching part 11 on the rotary shaft 10 and the second matching part 21 on the bracket 20 are disconnected, the rotary shaft 10 is adjusted to be in the first state, so that the rotary shaft 10 is connected with the first functional module 52 of the electronic device, and different functions of the first functional module 52 are adjusted by rotating the rotary shaft 10 around the axis of the rotary shaft.

The first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21 are connected, the rotating shaft 10 is adjusted to be in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 is separated from the first functional module 52 and is connected with the second functional module, and different functions of the second functional module are adjusted through the rotation of the rotating shaft 10 around a fulcrum formed at the connecting position of the second matching part 21 and the first matching part 11.

Specifically, referring to fig. 1 to 10, in the method for controlling an electronic device by using a multi-function key of the present application, a user may switch the electronic device between a first state and a second state by adjusting a rotating shaft 10. When the user inserts the rotating shaft 10, the connection between the first matching part 11 on the rotating shaft 10 and the second matching part 21 on the bracket 20 is disconnected, and the rotating shaft 10 is adjusted to be in the first state, the rotating shaft 10 can be used as a use key of a scene in the first state, the first matching part 11 is separated from the second matching part 21, and the rotating shaft 10 is connected with the first function module 52. The user can drive the rotating shaft 10 to rotate around the axis of the user by applying force to the second end of the rotating shaft 10, and the function of the first functional module 52 of the electronic device in the application scenario can be realized by rotating the rotating shaft 10 around the axis of the user.

The user pulls out the screw shaft 10, connects the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21, and adjusts the screw shaft 10 to be in the second state, and the screw shaft 10 can be used as a use key of the scene in the second state. At this time, the second engaging portion 21 is connected to the first engaging portion 11, and the rotating shaft 10 is rotated around a fulcrum formed at a connection point of the second engaging portion 21 and the first engaging portion 11 when a force is applied to the second end, so as to adjust different functions of the second functional module.

The method for controlling the electronic equipment through the multifunctional keys is easy to operate, achieves effective unification of simplification and functionalization, can achieve functions desired by a user, can reduce the number of the keys in appearance, organically combines the functions of the traditional knob and the volume keys, meets the requirement for one-key multiple use, and greatly improves the user use experience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotation shaft 10 provided at the second end of the housing 51 is constituted by the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. The step of adjusting the rotation shaft 10 to the first state includes:

closing the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 to place the rotary shaft 10 in the first state;

the step of adjusting the turning shaft 10 to the second state and adjusting the different functions of the second functional module comprises:

unfolding the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 to make the rotary shaft 10 in the second state;

the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 is respectively moved to realize different functions of the second functional module.

Specifically, the multifunction key 100 is further provided with a first movable portion 31 and a second movable portion 32. Wherein, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively disposed at the second end of the rotating shaft 10. In the process of adjusting the rotating shaft 10 to be in the first state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may form a knob sleeved on the second end of the rotating shaft 10. In the process of adjusting the rotating shaft 10 to be in the second state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 can be unfolded, and the user presses or stirs the first movable portion 31 or the second movable portion 32 to rotate the rotating shaft 10 around the axis of the positioning shaft, so that the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 can respectively press the two key devices 53, and the volume adjustment of the electronic device is realized. By unfolding the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, the user can more save labor when pressing the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 to trigger the key device 53, the operation of the user is facilitated, and the use experience of the user is improved.

In summary, the method for controlling the electronic device by the multifunctional key of the embodiment of the invention is easy to operate, realizes effective unification of simplification and functionalization, can realize functions desired by a user, can reduce the number of keys in appearance, organically combines the functions of the traditional knob and volume keys, meets the use requirement of one-key multiple use, and greatly improves the use experience of the user.

Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail by way of example, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. The scope of the application is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-function key, comprising:

the rotating shaft is movably arranged in a shell of the equipment, a first end of the rotating shaft is positioned in the shell, a second end of the rotating shaft is positioned outside the shell, and a first matching part is arranged at the part of the rotating shaft positioned in the shell;

the bracket is arranged in the shell and provided with a second matching part corresponding to the first matching part;

the rotating shaft is switchable between a first state and a second state along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the first matching part is separated from the second matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is located in the first state, and the rotating shaft can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft when the second end of the rotating shaft is stressed;

under the condition that the rotating shaft is located in the second state, the second matching part is connected with the first matching part, and the rotating shaft can rotate around a fulcrum formed at the connecting position of the second matching part and the first matching part when the second end of the rotating shaft is stressed.

2. The multi-function key of claim 1, wherein the first engaging portion is a positioning shaft protruding from an outer peripheral surface of the rotary shaft, the second engaging portion is a positioning groove formed in the bracket, the positioning shaft is inserted into the positioning groove when the rotary shaft is in the second state, and the rotary shaft is rotatable around an axis of the positioning shaft.

3. The multi-function key of claim 2, wherein there are two first engaging portions, the two first engaging portions are uniformly spaced along the circumference of the rotary shaft, and there are two second engaging portions, each of the two second engaging portions is in one-to-one correspondence with the first engaging portion.

4. The multifunctional key according to claim 3, wherein said support is ring-shaped, said support has an avoiding hole for receiving said first end of said rotary shaft therethrough, and said second engaging portion is disposed on a side of said support facing said first end of said rotary shaft.

5. The multifunction key as claimed in claim 3, wherein a portion of said rotary shaft located in said housing is provided with a first boss and a second boss in a radial direction, said multifunction key further comprising: when the rotating shaft is in the first state, the first lug boss is separated from one key device, and the second lug boss is separated from the other key device;

when the rotary shaft is in the second state, the first protruding part corresponds to one key device, the second protruding part corresponds to the other key device, and the corresponding key device is pressed by the first protruding part or the second protruding part when the second end of the rotary shaft is stressed.

6. The multi-function key of claim 1, further comprising:

a first movable part and a second movable part, the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively arranged at the second end of the rotating shaft, the first movable part and the second movable part can respectively move between a closed state and an unfolded state,

under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are positioned in the closed state, the first movable part and the second movable part are matched to form a knob sleeved at the second end of the rotating shaft;

under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are located in the unfolding state, the first movable part and the second movable part are matched to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft, and the axial length of the button is larger than the diameter of the second end of the rotating shaft.

7. The multi-function key of claim 6, wherein the second end of the rotary shaft is provided with two mounting holes spaced apart along a radial direction thereof, and the first movable portion and the second movable portion are pivotally connected to the rotary shaft by connecting shafts passing through the mounting holes, respectively.

8. The multifunction key according to claim 7, wherein the first movable portion and the second movable portion are respectively formed in a semicircular shape in cross section, and the first movable portion and the second movable portion are enclosed to form a columnar knob in a state where the first movable portion and the second movable portion are located in the closed state.

9. The multi-function key of claim 8, further comprising:

a plurality of magnetic members provided on one of the first movable portion and the second movable portion;

a plurality of magnetic attracting members disposed on the other of the first movable portion and the second movable portion; under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are in the unfolded state, one of the magnetic pieces is connected with one of the magnetic pieces; and under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state, the rest of the magnetic parts are connected with the rest of the magnetic parts.

10. The multi-function key of claim 8, wherein the second end of the rotary shaft is provided with two handgrips, one handgrip corresponding to the position of the side edge of the first movable portion and the other handgrip corresponding to the position of the side edge of the second movable portion when the first movable portion and the second movable portion are in the closed state.

11. The multi-function key of claim 1, wherein the shaft is provided with a first detent and a second detent adjacent to the first end, the first detent and the second detent being spaced apart along the axial direction of the shaft, the multi-function key further comprising:

the limiting elastic piece is arranged in the shell and corresponds to the structure of the first clamping position and the second clamping position, the rotary shaft is located under the condition of the first state, the limiting elastic piece is connected with the first clamping position in a clamped mode, and the rotary shaft is located under the condition of the second state, the limiting elastic piece is connected with the second clamping position in a clamped mode.

12. An electronic device, characterized in that it comprises a multifunction key as claimed in any one of claims 1-11.

13. A method for controlling an electronic device by a multi-function key, applied to the multi-function key of any one of claims 1-11, comprising:

14. The method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 13, wherein the knob provided at the second end outside the housing is constituted by the first movable portion and the second movable portion;

the step of adjusting the swivel to a first state comprises: