CN114121538A

CN114121538A - Input structure and electronic equipment

Info

Publication number: CN114121538A
Application number: CN202010899951.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 黄竞超; 刘章瑜; 刘择栋
Original assignee: Oneplus Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd
Current assignee: Oneplus Technology Shenzhen Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-08-31
Filing date: 2020-08-31
Publication date: 2022-03-01
Anticipated expiration: 2040-08-31
Also published as: CN114121538B

Abstract

The application discloses input structure and electronic equipment relates to electronic equipment accessory technical field. The input structure is used in electronic equipment and is matched with a substrate of the electronic equipment for use, and the input structure comprises an executive component; the executing piece is arranged on one side of the substrate in a swinging mode and stably abutted against the substrate after swinging, and at least one abutting arm is arranged on the executing piece and used for abutting against the substrate; triggering the electronic device to form a passage when the abutting arm abuts against the substrate; when the abutting arm leaves the substrate, the passage of the electronic equipment is triggered to be disconnected. The electronic equipment comprises the input structure. The application provides an input structure can realize the switching of multiple functions of electronic equipment, and occupation space is less, stability is high.

Description

Input structure and electronic equipment

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment accessories, in particular to an input structure and electronic equipment.

Background

Electronic devices (including mobile phones, computers, audio devices, etc.) have become indispensable in daily life; at present, various electronic devices are also developing into multiple functions.

However, the conventional keys of the electronic device can only realize a single operation function, and when the electronic device needs to switch a plurality of functions, states, and the like, the electronic device usually needs a plurality of keys. Obviously, more keys occupy more space, which affects the appearance of the electronic device and further affects the user experience.

Disclosure of Invention

The application provides an input structure and electronic equipment, which can realize switching of multiple functions.

In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides:

an input structure used in an electronic device and used in cooperation with a substrate of the electronic device, the input structure comprising an actuator;

the executing piece is arranged on one side of the substrate in a swinging mode and stably abutted against the substrate after swinging, and at least one abutting arm is arranged on the executing piece and used for abutting against the substrate;

triggering the electronic device to form a passage when the abutting arm abuts against the substrate; when the abutting arm leaves the substrate, the passage of the electronic equipment is triggered to be disconnected.

In one possible embodiment, a side of the substrate close to the actuator is provided with signal generating parts corresponding to the abutting arms one by one;

when the abutting arm abuts against the signal generating part, the electronic equipment is triggered to form a passage;

and when the abutting arm leaves the signal generating part, the passage of the electronic equipment is triggered to be disconnected.

In a possible embodiment, the abutting arm is provided with a triggering portion, and the triggering portion is used for triggering the electronic device to form a passage.

In one possible embodiment, when the abutting arm abuts against the substrate, the trigger portion is in surface contact with the substrate.

In a possible embodiment, two symmetrical abutting arms are arranged on the actuating member; when one of the abutting arms abuts against the substrate, the other abutting arm is separated from the substrate.

In a possible implementation manner, the input structure further includes a positioning element, at least two limiting portions are distributed on the end surface of the executing element close to the substrate, and the positioning element is connected with one of the limiting portions in a limiting manner.

In a possible embodiment, three limiting portions are disposed on an end surface of the actuating member on a side close to the substrate, and when the abutting arm abuts against or leaves the substrate, the positioning member is switched from one limiting portion to another limiting portion.

In one possible embodiment, the positioning element is electrically connected to the actuating element; when the abutting arm abuts against the substrate, the abutting arm is in electrical contact with the substrate;

the swing of the executing piece drives the abutting arm to abut against or leave the substrate, so that the positioning piece and the substrate are connected or disconnected through the executing piece.

In a possible embodiment, the positioning element includes a positioning protrusion and two elastic arms, and the positioning protrusion is protruded between the two elastic arms; the positioning convex part is used for limiting and connecting the executing part.

In a possible implementation manner, the input structure further comprises a supporting component, the supporting component is fixedly installed on one side of the substrate, and the executing part is installed on the supporting component in a swinging mode.

In a possible embodiment, the positioning element is disposed on a side of the support assembly close to the actuating element, and the positioning element is integrally disposed with the support assembly.

In a possible embodiment, a hand-held portion is further provided on a side of the actuator away from the substrate.

On the other hand, the application also provides electronic equipment comprising the input structure.

In one possible implementation, the electronic device further includes a middle frame, the input structure being disposed within the middle frame; one end of the executing piece, which is far away from the substrate, extends out of the middle frame, and the executing piece can swing relative to the middle frame.

The beneficial effect of this application is: the application provides an input structure, which is matched with a substrate of electronic equipment for use, wherein the input structure comprises an executive component. The executive component is arranged on the substrate in a swinging mode and can be stably abutted against the substrate after swinging, and at least one abutting arm is arranged on the executive component and used for abutting against the substrate.

When the abutting arm abuts against the substrate, the electronic equipment can be triggered to form a passage; when the abutting arm leaves the substrate, the passage of the electronic equipment can be triggered to be disconnected. In use, the passage forming or breaking of the electronic equipment can be used as an instruction signal of the electronic equipment, and the electronic equipment can switch different functions or different working modes according to different instruction signals.

Therefore, the input structure provided by the application can be used for switching multiple functions or multiple working modes of the electronic equipment in use, and the switching is realized without setting multiple groups of input structures, so that the internal space of the electronic equipment can be saved, the influence of more input structures on the appearance of the electronic equipment can be avoided, and the user experience can be improved.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings that are required to be used in the embodiments will be briefly described below, it should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate some embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope, and for those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from the drawings without inventive effort.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an input structure;

FIG. 2 is a side view schematic of an input structure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of an installation structure of a support assembly and a substrate;

FIG. 4 shows a schematic structural view of a support assembly;

FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional structural view of a support assembly;

FIG. 6 shows a schematic structural view of an actuator;

FIG. 7 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an actuator;

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of an input structure of an actuator in a reset state;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a use state of an input structure;

fig. 10 is a partially enlarged schematic view of a portion a of fig. 9;

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating another use state of an input structure;

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the arrangement of the positioning elements and the signal generating units of an input structure;

FIG. 13 shows a schematic structural view of another support assembly;

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram of an input structure applied to an electronic device;

FIG. 15 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an input structure in an in-use state;

fig. 16 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of an alternative input structure in use.

Description of the main element symbols:

1-a substrate; 11-a signal generating section; 111-a first signal generating section; 112-a second signal generating section;

2-a support assembly; 21-side plate; 211-mounting holes; 22-a base plate; 23-a positioning element; 231-a resilient arm; 232-positioning boss; 24-a housing cavity;

3-an executive; 31-a body; 32-a hand-held portion; 331-a first abutment arm; 331 a-first trigger; 332-a second abutment arm; 332 a-second trigger; 341-first limiting part; 342-a second limiting part; 343-a third limiting part; 35-mounting shaft; 36-curved surface;

4-middle frame; 41-avoiding hole.

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 the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below with reference 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.

In the description of the present application, it is to be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the present application and for simplicity in description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the present application.

Furthermore, the terms "first", "second" and "first" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the present application, "a plurality" means two or more unless specifically limited otherwise.

In this application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly and can include, for example, fixed connections, removable connections, or integral parts; can be mechanically or electrically connected; either directly or indirectly through intervening media, either internally or in any other relationship. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art as appropriate.

In this application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may be directly contacting the first and second features or indirectly contacting the first and second features through intervening media. Also, a first feature "on," "over," and "above" a second feature may be directly or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "under," "below," and "beneath" a second feature may be directly under or obliquely under the first feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is at a lesser elevation than the second feature.

The embodiment provides an input structure which can be used in electronic equipment and used for switching multiple functions or multiple working modes and the like.

The electronic devices include, but are not limited to, portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablet computers, notebook computers, speakers, MP3 players, MP4 players, etc., which are merely exemplary and should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

For ease of description, as shown in FIG. 2, a Cartesian coordinate system is established, defining an x-axis and a y-axis, and defining a direction perpendicular to the page as a z-axis. The above definitions are merely for convenience in describing the relative positional relationship of the components in the input structure and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

Example one

As shown in fig. 1 to 4, in the embodiment, the input structure may be used with a substrate 1 of an electronic device, where the substrate 1 may be a Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

The input structure comprises an executive 3; the actuator 3 is swingably attached to one side of the base plate 1, and can be stably abutted against the base plate 1 after the actuator 3 is swung. At least one abutting arm is arranged on the side edge of the executing part 3, and the executing part 3 can swing relative to the substrate 1 to one side provided with the abutting arm. Thus, after the actuator 3 swings, the abutment arm can abut against the substrate 1.

In use, the swingable actuator 3 causes one of the abutment arms to abut against the substrate 1, thereby triggering the electronic device to form a passage. When the abutting arms are all separated from the substrate 1, the passage of the electronic equipment can be triggered to be disconnected.

The electronic equipment can be used as an instruction signal when a path is formed or the path is disconnected. The electronic device can perform corresponding actions according to the instruction signal, such as switching functions or switching operation modes.

Therefore, the input structure provided by the application can realize the switching of multiple functions or multiple working modes of the electronic equipment in use, and a plurality of input structures are not required to be arranged. Therefore, the space in the electronic equipment can be saved, and the internal space design of the electronic equipment is optimized; meanwhile, the influence of more input structures on the appearance of the electronic equipment can be avoided, and the user experience is improved.

Example two

Embodiments provide an input structure, which can be used in a mobile phone. It can be understood that the present embodiment is a further improvement on the first embodiment. The substrate 1 may be a main board in a mobile phone.

As shown in fig. 4 to 8, the input structure further includes a positioning member 23; the positioning element 23 is disposed on a side of the substrate 1 close to the actuator 3. The end surface of the executive component 3 close to one side of the substrate 1 is at least provided with two limiting parts, and the positioning component 23 is in limiting connection with one limiting part. Thus, when the actuating member 3 is not subjected to an external force, the actuating member 3 and the substrate 1 can be kept relatively stable. Thereby, the abutting arm and the substrate 1 are in a stable abutting state or a separated state; namely, the mobile phone can form a stable access or be in a stable off state, so as to improve the stability.

In some specific embodiments, as shown in fig. 6 to 8, the actuator 3 includes a body 31, and the body 31 is mounted on the substrate 1 in a swinging manner, that is, the actuator 3 is mounted on the substrate 1 in a swinging manner. The limiting part is arranged on the end face of the body 31 close to one side of the substrate 1; the positioning member 23 can be matched with the limiting portion to limit the body 31 from swinging freely, i.e. the actuator 3 can be limited from swinging freely.

In some embodiments, the positioning element 23 is electrically connected to the position-limiting portion, that is, the positioning element 23 is electrically connected to the actuating element 3; the positioning member 23 can be electrically connected to the main control unit on the main board of the mobile phone.

The body 31 is provided with two abutting arms, namely a first abutting arm 331 and a second abutting arm 332; the first and second abutting

arms

331 and 332 are disposed opposite to each other.

In some specific embodiments, the first and

second abutment arms

331 and 332 are both disposed along the y-axis; it will be appreciated that the first and

second abutment arms

331 and 332 are both disposed parallel to the base plate 1 when the actuator 3 is not swung. The actuator 3 can swing in the direction of the first and second abutting

arms

331 and 332 with respect to the substrate 1, so that the first and second abutting

arms

331 and 332 can abut on the substrate 1. It can be understood that the actuating member 3 can swing up and down on the y-axis with the x-axis as the rotating axis.

In still other embodiments, the first and

second abutment arms

331, 332 may also be disposed obliquely with respect to the y-axis.

In the embodiment, two signal generating portions 11, namely, a first signal generating portion 111 and a second signal generating portion 112, are disposed on one side of the substrate 1 close to the actuator 3. The first signal generator 111 is provided corresponding to the first contact arm 331, and the second signal generator 112 is provided corresponding to the second contact arm 332.

In some specific embodiments, the first signal generating portion 111 and the second signal generating portion 112 can be conductive sheets; and both the first signal generating part 111 and the second signal generating part 112 can be electrically connected to the main control unit of the mobile phone.

As shown in fig. 8 and 9, the actuator 3 swings in the direction of the first contact arm 331, and the first contact arm 331 is gradually inclined in the direction of approaching the substrate 1. One end of the first abutting arm 331, which is far away from the body 31, gradually approaches the first signal generating portion 111 on the substrate 1 until the first abutting arm 331 abuts against the first signal generating portion 111 and electrical contact is achieved. Thus, the substrate 1 and the positioning element 23 are conducted, and a channel signal, which is recorded as a first command signal, can be formed. Meanwhile, the second abutting arm 332 is driven by the body 31 to gradually move in a direction away from the substrate 1, and the second abutting arm 332 and the second signal generating portion 112 are in a separated state.

As shown in fig. 8 and 11, the actuator 3 swings in the direction of the second contact arm 332, and the second contact arm 332 gradually tilts in the direction of approaching the substrate 1. One end of the second abutting arm 332, which is far away from the body 31, gradually approaches the second signal generating portion 112 on the substrate 1 until the second abutting arm 332 abuts against the second signal generating portion 112 and electrical contact is achieved. Thus, the substrate 1 and the positioning element 23 are conducted, and another pass signal, which is referred to as a second command signal, can be formed. Meanwhile, the first abutting arm 331 is driven by the body 31 to gradually move in a direction away from the substrate 1, and the first abutting arm 331 and the first signal generating portion 111 are in a separated state.

In an embodiment, the actuator 3 may further include a reset state, that is, a state when the first abutting arm 331 and the second abutting arm 332 are separated from the substrate 1, and the substrate 1 and the positioning element 23 are disconnected, that is, not conducted. Correspondingly, the input structure can trigger the mobile phone to generate a disconnected signal, which is recorded as a third instruction signal. In some specific embodiments, the reset state of the actuator 3 may refer to a state in which the first and second abutting

arms

331 and 332 are parallel to the substrate 1.

When the mobile phone is used, the mobile phone can switch functions or work modes according to the first instruction signal, the second instruction signal and the third instruction signal.

As shown in fig. 9 and 10, the end of the contact arm away from the body 31 is further provided with a trigger portion for electrically contacting the signal generating portion 11.

In some specific embodiments, the triggering portion is a planar structure, so as to increase the electrical contact area between the abutting arm 33 and the signal generating portion 11, thereby ensuring the conduction effect.

In other embodiments, the triggering portion may also be a side of the abutting arm, and the abutting arm is in line contact with the signal generating portion 11.

In some specific embodiments, an end of the first abutting arm 331 away from the body 31 is provided with a first triggering portion 331a, and the first triggering portion 331a is disposed on a side of the first abutting arm 331 close to the substrate 1. When the first contact arm 331 is in electrical contact with the first signal generating portion 111, the first trigger portion 331a is in surface contact with and electrically connected to the first signal generating portion 111.

One end of the second abutting arm 332, which is far away from the body 31, is provided with a second triggering portion 332a, and the second triggering portion 332a is provided on one side of the second abutting arm 332, which is close to the substrate 1. When the second contact arm 332 is electrically contacted with the second signal generating portion 112, the second trigger portion 332a is in surface contact with and electrically conducted with the second signal generating portion 112.

In some embodiments, the positioning element 23 can be switched from one of the limiting portions to the other limiting portion when the actuating element 3 swings. The end surface of the body 31 close to one side of the substrate 1 is a curved surface 36; the limiting parts are distributed along the curved surface 36. Therefore, when the actuating member 3 swings, the actuating member 3 is convenient to move relative to the positioning member 23, and the positioning member 23 is convenient to switch between different limiting parts. Meanwhile, the adjacent limiting parts are transited through the arc surfaces, and when the positioning piece 23 is switched among different limiting parts, the problems of blocking and abrasion among the positioning pieces can be avoided, so that the executing piece 3 can be ensured to swing smoothly.

In some embodiments, the position-limiting portion may be a groove structure, and is recessed in a direction away from the substrate 1; the adjacent grooves are transited through arc surfaces. When the positioning member 23 is connected to the position-limiting portion, one end of the positioning member 23 can be inserted into the position-limiting portion, and the side wall of the groove structure can limit the position of the positioning member 23. In the embodiment, the width of the limiting portion matches with the width of the end of the positioning member 23 inserted into the limiting portion, so that the positioning member 23 is prevented from moving freely in the limiting portion, and the stability of the input structure is ensured.

In some specific embodiments, the curved surface 36 is an annular arc structure, and the middle portion of the annular arc structure protrudes toward the substrate 1. Three position limiting portions, namely, a first position limiting portion 341, a second position limiting portion 342 and a third position limiting portion 343 are arranged in this order along the circumferential direction of the curved surface 36. The first position-limiting portion 341 is disposed near one side of the first abutting arm 331, the second position-limiting portion 342 is disposed near one side of the second abutting arm 332, and the third position-limiting portion 343 is disposed between the first position-limiting portion 341 and the second position-limiting portion 342.

When the actuator 3 is in the reset state, the positioning element 23 is limited in the third limiting portion 343, so as to ensure that the mobile phone can generate a stable turn-off signal, i.e. a third command signal. When the first abutting arm 331 abuts against the substrate 1, the positioning element 23 is limited in the first limiting portion 341, so as to generate a stable path signal, i.e. a first command signal. When the second abutting arm 332 abuts against the substrate 1, the positioning element 23 is positioned in the second positioning portion 342, so as to generate another stable path signal, i.e. a second command signal. Therefore, the mobile phone can be ensured to be maintained in the corresponding function or mode, so that the normal operation of the mobile phone is ensured.

As shown in fig. 6 and 7, the actuator 3 further includes a handle portion 32, the handle portion 32 is disposed on a side of the body 31 away from the limiting portion, that is, the handle portion 32 is disposed on a side of the actuator 3 away from the substrate 1, so as to facilitate operation of the actuator 3. In use, a user can operate the executing part 3 through the handheld part 32, so that the executing part 3 performs corresponding swinging motion, and further triggers the mobile phone to generate a corresponding instruction signal.

In some specific embodiments, the actuator 3 may be made of a conductive metal material, and the surface of the actuator at other positions except for the position of the position limiting portion and the position of the triggering portion may be subjected to surface oxidation treatment to achieve insulation. Therefore, current is prevented from being led into the human body, and the use safety of the user is ensured.

In other embodiments, the actuating member 3 may also be made of a non-conductive non-metallic material, and a conductive metal member is attached to the position of the limiting portion and the position of the triggering portion to achieve conductivity; simultaneously, pre-buried electrically conductive wire in the inside of executor 3, the wire is connected between spacing portion and trigger part to realize electrically conductive.

Further, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, the actuator 3 is mounted on the base plate 1 by a support assembly 2 in a swinging manner. Specifically, the supporting member 2 is fixedly mounted on the side of the substrate 1 where the signal generating portion 11 is provided, and the actuator 3 is swingably mounted on the supporting member 2.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, the support assembly 2 includes a bottom plate 22 and two oppositely disposed side plates 21, and the bottom plate 22 is disposed between the two side plates 21. The bottom plate 22 can be fixedly arranged on the substrate 1 in a welding mode; the two side plates 21 are arranged on the side of the bottom plate 22 far away from the base plate 1.

In some embodiments, the bottom plate 22 and the two side plates 21 are of a single-piece structure. The bottom plate 22 and the two side plates 21 define a receiving cavity 24, the actuator 3 is disposed in the receiving cavity 24, and the holding portion 32 extends out of the receiving cavity 24 from a side away from the bottom plate 22. The two abutting arms penetrate out from the corresponding sides of the accommodating cavity 24, so that the abutting arms are abutted with the substrate 1 to be conducted.

Two side plates 21 are respectively provided with a mounting hole 211, and the two mounting holes 211 are oppositely arranged. The body 31 both sides of executor 3 all fixedly are provided with an installation axle 35, and two installation axles 35 set up with two mounting holes 211 one-to-one. The two mounting shafts 35 are rotatably connected to the corresponding mounting holes 211, so that the actuator 3 is rotatably mounted on the support assembly 2, that is, the actuator 3 can swing relative to the support assembly 2 and the base plate 1.

As shown in fig. 1, the end of the mounting shaft 35 away from the body 31 protrudes from the mounting hole 211, so as to prevent the actuator 3 from falling off the support assembly 2.

In other embodiments, the end of the mounting shaft 35 away from the body 31 may be further provided with a latch or the like to limit the separation of the mounting shaft 35 from the mounting hole 211, so as to prevent the actuating member 3 from falling off the support assembly 2.

In some embodiments, the positioning member 23 has elasticity, so that when the actuator 3 is swung, the compressible positioning member 23 is elastically deformed, thereby facilitating the switching of the positioning member 23 from one position to another position.

As shown in fig. 3 to 5, in some embodiments, the positioning member 23 is disposed on the bottom plate 22; the positioning member 23 and the bottom plate 22 are of an integral structure and can be integrally formed during injection molding, so that the strength of the positioning member 23 can be increased. The positioning element 23 includes a positioning protrusion 232 and two elastic arms 231, the positioning protrusion 232 is sandwiched between the two elastic arms 231, and the positioning protrusion 232 protrudes from the two elastic arms 231 toward the actuator 3, so that the positioning protrusion 232 is connected to the actuator 3. In an embodiment, the positioning member 23 can be electrically connected to the actuator 3 through the positioning protrusion 232.

The two elastic arms 231 are concave structures and are formed by sinking toward the substrate 1. The ends of the two elastic arms 231 remote from the positioning protrusions 232 are connected to the side edges of the bottom plate 22. Gaps are reserved between two side edges of the elastic arm 231, which are parallel to the side plate 21, and the bottom plate 22, so that the deformability of the positioning piece 23 is improved; thereby facilitating switching of the positioning member 23 between the stopper portions.

In use, a user can apply an acting force on the actuating element 3 to swing the actuating element 3, so that the limiting part moves relative to the positioning element 23, and the positioning element 23 gradually generates elastic deformation under the extrusion action of the side wall of the limiting part. When the other position-limiting portion is switched to a position corresponding to the positioning element 23, the positioning element 23 is reset under the action of elastic force, so that the positioning element 23 is limited in the position-limiting portion. During this period, when the user operates the actuating member 3, the user needs to overcome the elastic force of the positioning member 23 to do work, so that the operating hand feeling of the user can be enhanced, and the user can conveniently sense the corresponding operating action.

In other embodiments, the positioning member 23 may also be a pogo pin; one end of the positioning element 23 can be embedded in the substrate 1, and the other end can pass through the bottom plate 22 of the supporting assembly 2 to be in elastic contact with the actuating element 3, so that the positioning element 23 and the actuating element 3 are electrically connected.

In summary, when the input structure is used, the actuator 3 can be swung to make the contact arm contact or separate from the corresponding signal generating portion 11, so as to achieve the connection or disconnection between the actuator 3 and the substrate 1, thereby triggering the mobile phone to generate one off signal and two different channel signals, i.e. three different command signals. Correspondingly, the positioning element 23 can be limited in the corresponding limiting part, so that the actuating element 3 can be in a stable state relative to the substrate 1 when not subjected to external force, and the generated command signal can be stably output, so that the input structure has better stability.

In an embodiment, the command signal may be used as a command for switching functions or operating modes in the mobile phone. For example, in some specific embodiments, the three instruction signals may respectively correspond to three alert modes, namely a vibration mode, a mute mode and a ring mode of the mobile phone.

Illustratively, the first command signal corresponds to a mute mode, the second command signal corresponds to a vibration mode, and the third command signal corresponds to a ring mode. Specifically, when the executing element 3 is in the reset state, that is, both the two abutting arms are away from the substrate 1, the positioning element 23 is limited in the third limiting portion 343, so that the path of the input structure is disconnected, a third instruction signal is generated, and the mobile phone is in the ring mode according to the third instruction signal. When the actuator 3 swings to the first abutting arm 331 and abuts against the substrate 1, the positioning element 23 is limited in the first limiting portion 341, a corresponding path signal, i.e. a first command signal, can be formed, and the mobile phone is switched to the mute mode according to the first command signal. Similarly, when the actuator 3 swings to the second abutting arm 332 to abut against the substrate 1, the positioning element 23 is limited in the second limiting portion 342 to form another path signal, i.e., a second command signal is generated, and the mobile phone is switched to the vibration mode according to the second command signal. Thus, the user can switch the silent mode, the vibration mode and the ring mode in the mobile phone by operating the actuator 3.

Of course, in other embodiments, the input structure may also be used for brightness switching, tool switching, volume adjustment, and other functions or operating mode switching.

EXAMPLE III

On the basis of the second embodiment, the second embodiment provides an input structure, which is different from the first embodiment in that:

the signal generating part 11 on the substrate 1 can be a touch key, and the touch key is electrically connected with a main control unit of the mobile phone. The positioning member 23 and the actuating member 3 can be insulated from each other, and the positioning member 23 and the limiting portion cooperate to position the actuating member 3, so that the actuating member 3 can be stabilized in a state. The trigger on the abutment arm can also be provided without insulation.

When the actuator 3 is swung, one of the contact arms contacts with the corresponding signal generating portion 11, i.e. a touch action is generated on the signal generating portion 11, so that a channel signal can be correspondingly generated in the mobile phone. When the contact arms are all separated from the corresponding signal generating parts 11, the disconnection of the passage in the mobile phone can be triggered. The access signal and the access disconnection can be used as instruction signals for switching functions, modes and the like of the mobile phone. Thus, the user can switch the function or the mode of the mobile phone by operating the actuator 3.

Of course, in other embodiments, the positions of the signal generating portion 11 and the triggering portion may be switched, that is, the signal generating portion 11 is disposed on the side of the abutting arm close to the substrate 1, and the triggering portion is disposed at the corresponding position on the substrate 1. Also, the user can switch the function or mode of the mobile phone by operating the actuator 3.

Example four

On the basis of the second embodiment or the third embodiment, the second embodiment provides an input structure, which is different from the first embodiment in that:

in some embodiments, the actuator 3 includes two position-limiting portions, namely a first position-limiting portion 341 and a second position-limiting portion 342. The first position-limiting portion 341 corresponds to the first abutting arm 331; the second limiting portion 342 is disposed corresponding to the second abutting arm 332. Thus, by operating the actuator 3, two different paths can be generated in the mobile phone, i.e. a first command signal and a second command signal can be generated. The input structure can realize the switching of two functions or two working modes and the like in the mobile phone.

In other embodiments, the actuator 3 comprises an abutment arm, such as the first abutment arm 331; the actuator 3 includes two position-limiting parts, such as a first position-limiting part 341 and a third position-limiting part 343. The first position-limiting portion 341 corresponds to the first abutting arm 331; the third position-limiting portion 343 is provided corresponding to the reset state of the actuator 3. Correspondingly, a channel can be generated or disconnected in the mobile phone by operating the executive component 3, and then the first command signal and the third command signal can be generated. The input structure can also realize the switching of two functions or two working modes and the like in the mobile phone.

EXAMPLE five

as shown in fig. 12 and 13, the body 31 of the actuating member 3 is circumferentially provided with four abutting arms, and the four abutting arms 33 are uniformly distributed at intervals.

In some embodiments, two of the abutment arms may be disposed along the y-axis and the other two abutment arms may be disposed along the z-axis.

Correspondingly, four signal generating parts 11 are arranged on the substrate 1, and the four signal generating parts 11 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the four abutting arms. The four abutting arms are extended from the corresponding sides of the accommodating chamber 24, so that the abutting arms are abutted with the signal generating parts 11 on the corresponding sides.

The curved surface 36 of the executive component 3 is spherical, and five limiting parts are arranged on the curved surface 36; wherein four spacing portions surround another spacing portion and set up, and these four spacing portions set up with four butt arms one-to-one respectively, and this another spacing portion sets up with the reset state correspondence of executive component 3. Accordingly, the positioning member 23 has a circular cap shape.

The body 31 of the actuator 3 is pivotally mounted to the support member 2 by two cross-shaped pivot shafts (not shown). Illustratively, the two criss-cross rotating shafts include a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on a pair of symmetrical side plates 21 of the supporting component 2, and the first rotating shaft can be arranged along the y-axis; the second rotating shaft is fixedly arranged on the first rotating shaft, the executive component 3 is rotatably arranged on the second rotating shaft, and the second rotating shaft can be arranged along the z axis. Thus, the actuator 3 can swing in four directions.

Therefore, four different access signals and a disconnection signal, namely five different instruction signals, are generated in the mobile phone by operating the executive component 3, so that the switching of five functions or five working modes of the mobile phone can be realized.

In other embodiments, other numbers of abutment arms, such as three, five, six, etc., may be provided on the actuating member 3; the number of the limiting parts and the signal generating parts 11 can be adjusted adaptively according to the requirement; therefore, different numbers of instruction signals can be generated to realize the switching of various functions or various working modes and the like in the mobile phone.

Therefore, in the application, the switching requirements of multiple functions, multiple working modes and the like of the mobile phone can be met by only arranging one input structure, and a large number of input structures are not required to be arranged in the mobile phone, so that the internal structure of the mobile phone can be optimized, and the space occupation ratio of the input structures is reduced.

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As shown in fig. 14 to 16, an electronic device is provided in an embodiment, and includes a middle frame 4 and an input structure provided in any one of embodiments one to five. It will be appreciated that only a portion of the middle frame 4 is shown in figures 14 to 16.

The electronic device may be a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a sound box, an MP3 player, and an MP4 player. The substrate 1 may be a main board in an electronic device.

The input structure is arranged in the middle frame 4; the middle frame 4 is provided with an avoiding hole 41 corresponding to one side of the executive component 3 far away from the substrate 1. The hand-held portion 32 of the actuator 3 protrudes from the escape hole 41 to the outside of the center frame 4, thereby facilitating the user's operation of the actuator 3. Meanwhile, the escape hole 41 provides a swing space for the swing of the actuating member 3.

After the actuator 3 swings in the direction of an abutment arm, the length of the hand-held portion 32 is still a certain length h outside the middle frame 4, so that the user can operate the actuator 3 again. At this time, the length h of the hand-held portion 32 extending out of the middle frame 4 may be set to 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2mm, etc., without limitation.

In use, the input structure can realize the switching of multiple functions, multiple working modes and the like of the electronic equipment.

In the description herein, reference to the description of the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "a specific example," 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 application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above are not necessarily intended to refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, various embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification can be combined and combined by one skilled in the art without contradiction.

Although embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present application, and that variations, modifications, substitutions and alterations may be made to the above embodiments by those of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An input structure for use in an electronic device, the input structure for use with a substrate of the electronic device, the input structure comprising an actuator;

2. The input structure according to claim 1, characterized in that a side of the substrate close to the actuator is provided with signal generating portions in one-to-one correspondence with the abutment arms;

3. The input structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the abutting arm is provided with a triggering portion for triggering the electronic device to form a passage.

4. The input structure of claim 3, wherein the trigger portion is in surface contact with the substrate when the abutment arm abuts the substrate.

5. The input structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said actuator is provided with two symmetrical abutment arms; when one of the abutting arms abuts against the substrate, the other abutting arm is separated from the substrate.

6. The input structure of claim 1, further comprising a positioning element, wherein at least two limiting portions are distributed on the end surface of the executing element close to the substrate, and the positioning element is connected to one of the limiting portions in a limiting manner.

7. The input structure as claimed in claim 6, wherein three of the position-limiting portions are disposed on the end surface of the actuator near the substrate, and when the contact arm contacts or leaves the substrate, the position-limiting portion is switched from one position-limiting portion to another position-limiting portion.

8. The input structure according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the positioning member is electrically connected to the actuating member; when the abutting arm abuts against the substrate, the abutting arm is in electrical contact with the substrate;

9. The input structure according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the positioning member comprises a positioning protrusion and two elastic arms, and the positioning protrusion is protruded between the two elastic arms; the positioning convex part is used for limiting and connecting the executing part.

10. The input structure of claim 6 or 7, further comprising a support assembly, wherein the support assembly is fixedly mounted on one side of the substrate, and the actuator is pivotally mounted on the support assembly.

11. The input structure as claimed in claim 10, wherein the positioning element is disposed on a side of the supporting component close to the actuating element, and the positioning element is integrally disposed with the supporting component.

12. The input structure as recited in claim 1, wherein a side of the actuator remote from the substrate is further provided with a handle.

13. An electronic device, characterized in that it comprises an input structure according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

14. The electronic device of claim 13, further comprising a middle frame, wherein the input structure is disposed within the middle frame; one end of the executing piece, which is far away from the substrate, extends out of the middle frame, and the executing piece can swing relative to the middle frame.