CN114121538B - Input structure and electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

This application discloses an input structure and an electronic device, and relates to the technical field of electronic device accessories. The input structure is used in electronic equipment and is used in conjunction with the substrate of the electronic equipment. The input structure includes an actuator; the actuator is swingably installed on one side of the substrate and stably abuts against the substrate after swinging. On the above, the actuator is provided with at least one contact arm, and the contact arm is used to contact the substrate; when the contact arm contacts the substrate, the electronic device is triggered to form a path; when the contact arm contacts the substrate, the electronic device is triggered to form a path; When the contact arm leaves the substrate, the path of the electronic device is triggered to be disconnected. The electronic device includes the input structure. The input structure provided by this application can realize switching of multiple functions of electronic equipment, takes up less space, and has high stability.

Description

An input structure and electronic device

Technical field

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

Background technique

Electronic devices (including mobile phones, computers, stereos, etc.) have become indispensable items in daily life; currently, various electronic devices are also developing towards multi-functionality.

However, the buttons of existing electronic devices can only achieve a relatively single operation function. When the electronic device needs to switch multiple functions or states, multiple buttons are usually required to achieve it. Obviously, setting more buttons will take up more space, affect the appearance of the electronic device, and thus affect the user experience.

Contents of the invention

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

To solve the above problems, this application provides:

An input structure is used in an electronic device and is used in conjunction with a substrate of the electronic device. The input structure includes an actuator;

The actuator is swingably mounted on one side of the base plate and stably contacts the base plate after swinging. The actuator is provided with at least one contact arm, and the abutment arm is used to contact the base plate. ;

When the contact arm contacts the substrate, the electronic device is triggered to form a path; when the contact arm leaves the substrate, the electronic device is triggered to open the path.

In a possible implementation, a signal generating portion corresponding to the abutment arm is provided on a side of the substrate close to the actuator;

When the contact arm contacts the signal generating part, the electronic device is triggered to form a path;

When the contact arm leaves the signal generating part, the path of the electronic device is triggered to be disconnected.

In a possible implementation, a triggering part is provided on the contact arm, and the triggering part is used to trigger the electronic device to form a passage.

In a possible implementation, when the contact arm is in contact with the substrate, the triggering part is in surface contact with the substrate.

In a possible implementation, the actuator is provided with two symmetrical contact arms; when one of the contact arms contacts the base plate, the other contact arm moves away from the base plate. substrate.

In a possible implementation, the input structure further includes a positioning member. The actuator is provided with at least two limiting portions close to the end surface of the substrate. The positioning member is limited to one of the limiting portions. bit connection.

In a possible implementation, three limiting parts are provided on the end surface of the actuator close to the base plate. When the abutting arm abuts or leaves the base plate, the positioning part moves from One of the limiting parts is switched to the other limiting part.

In a possible implementation, the positioning member is electrically connected to the actuator; when the abutment arm abuts the substrate, the abutment arm is in electrical contact with the substrate;

The swing of the actuator drives the abutment arm to abut or leave the base plate, so that the positioning member and the base plate are connected or disconnected through the actuator.

In a possible implementation, the positioning member includes a positioning protrusion and two elastic arms, the positioning protrusion is protruding between the two elastic arms; the positioning protrusion is used to limit the connection between the two elastic arms. executable parts.

In a possible implementation, the input structure further includes a support component, the support component is fixedly installed on one side of the base plate, and the actuator is swingably installed on the support component.

In a possible implementation, the positioning member is provided on a side of the support component close to the actuator, and the positioning member is integrally provided with the support component.

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

On the other hand, this application also provides an electronic device, including the input structure.

In a possible implementation, the electronic device further includes a middle frame, the input structure is disposed in the middle frame; an end of the actuator away from the substrate extends out of the middle frame, and the The actuator can swing relative to the middle frame.

The beneficial effects of this application are: this application proposes an input structure, which is used in conjunction with the substrate of the electronic device, and the input structure includes an actuator. The actuator is swingably mounted on the base plate and can stably contact the base plate after swinging. The actuator is provided with at least one contact arm, and the abutment arm is used to contact the base plate.

When the abutting arm abuts the substrate, the electronic device can be triggered to form a path; when the abutting arm leaves the substrate, the electronic device can be triggered to disconnect the path. During use, the formation or disconnection of the path of the electronic device can be used as a command signal for the electronic device. The electronic device can switch different functions or different working modes according to different command signals.

Therefore, the input structure provided by this application can be used to switch multiple functions or working modes of electronic equipment during use. There is no need to set up multiple sets of input structures to achieve switching, thereby saving the internal space of the electronic equipment and avoiding the need for More input structures affect the appearance of electronic devices and can also improve user experience.

Description of the drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application and therefore do not It should be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without exerting creative efforts.

Figure 1 shows a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of an input structure;

Figure 2 shows a side structural schematic diagram of an input structure;

Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the support component and the base plate;

Figure 4 shows a schematic structural diagram of a support assembly;

Figure 5 shows a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a support assembly;

Figure 6 shows a schematic structural diagram of an actuator;

Figure 7 shows a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of an actuator;

Figure 8 shows a schematic structural diagram of the input structure when the actuator is in the reset state;

Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of a usage state of an input structure;

Figure 10 shows a partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of part A in Figure 9;

Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of another usage state of an input structure;

Figure 12 shows a schematic diagram of the distribution of positioning parts and signal generating parts of an input structure;

Figure 13 shows a schematic structural diagram of another support assembly;

Figure 14 shows a schematic structural diagram of an input structure applied in an electronic device;

Figure 15 shows a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of an input structure in a state of use;

Figure 16 shows a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of an input structure in another state of use.

Description of main component symbols:

1-substrate; 11-signal generating part; 111-first signal generating part; 112-second signal generating part;

2-support component; 21-side plate; 211-mounting hole; 22-bottom plate; 23-positioning piece; 231-elastic arm; 232-positioning protrusion; 24-accommodation cavity;

3-actuator; 31-body; 32-hand-held part; 331-first contact arm; 331a-first trigger part; 332-second contact arm; 332a-second trigger part; 341-first limiter part; 342-second limiting part; 343-third limiting part; 35-installation shaft; 36-curved surface;

4-middle frame; 41-avoidance hole.

Detailed ways

The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

In the description of this application, it needs to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " "Back", "Left", "Right", "Vertical", "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inside", "Outside", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axis" The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "radial direction", "circumferential direction", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply the device or device referred to. Elements must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation and therefore are not to be construed as limitations on the application.

In addition, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more than two, unless otherwise explicitly and specifically limited.

In this application, unless otherwise clearly stated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. , or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an internal connection between two elements or an interaction between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

In this application, unless otherwise expressly stated and limited, a first feature being "on" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. touch. Furthermore, the terms "above", "above" and "above" the first feature is above the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. "Below", "below" and "beneath" the first feature to the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a smaller horizontal height than the second feature.

The embodiment provides an input structure that can be used in electronic devices to switch multiple functions or multiple working modes.

Among them, electronic devices include but are not limited to mobile phones, tablets, laptops, computers, stereos, MP3 players, MP4 players and other portable electronic devices. The above is only an exemplary list and should not be used as a limitation on this application.

For the convenience of description, as shown in Figure 2, a Cartesian coordinate system is established, the x-axis and the y-axis are defined, and the direction perpendicular to the paper surface is defined as the z-axis. The above definitions are only for convenience in describing the relative positional relationship of various components in the input structure, and should not be understood as limiting the present application.

Embodiment 1

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 , in embodiments, the input structure can be used in conjunction with the substrate 1 of the electronic device, where the substrate 1 can be a printed circuit board (PCB).

The input structure includes an actuator 3; the actuator 3 is swingably installed on one side of the base plate 1, and can stably abut against the base plate 1 after the actuator 3 swings. At least one abutment arm is provided on the side of the actuator 3, and the actuator 3 can swing relative to the base plate 1 toward the side where the abutment arm is provided. Therefore, after the actuator 3 swings, the abutment arm can abut against the base plate 1 .

In use, the actuator 3 can be swung so that one of the contact arms contacts the substrate 1, thereby triggering the electronic device to form a path. When the abutting arms are all separated from the substrate 1, the path of the electronic device can be triggered to be disconnected.

Among them, the formation of a path or the disconnection of the path by the electronic device can be used as the command signal. The electronic device can perform corresponding actions according to the command signal, such as switching functions or switching working modes.

Therefore, when the input structure provided by the present application is used, it can realize switching of multiple functions or switching of multiple working modes of the electronic device without the need to set up multiple input structures. Therefore, the space in the electronic device can be saved and the internal space design of the electronic device can be optimized; at the same time, more input structures can be avoided from affecting the appearance of the electronic device and the user experience can be improved.

Embodiment 2

The embodiment provides an input structure that can be used in mobile phones. It can be understood that this embodiment is a further improvement based on Embodiment 1. Among them, the substrate 1 can be the motherboard in a mobile phone.

As shown in Figures 4 to 8, the input structure also includes a positioning member 23; the positioning member 23 is provided on the side of the base plate 1 close to the actuator 3. At least two limiting parts are provided on the end surface of the actuator 3 close to the side of the base plate 1, and the positioning member 23 is connected to a limiting part for limiting. Therefore, when the actuator 3 is not subject to external force, the relationship between the actuator 3 and the base plate 1 can remain relatively stable. Thereby, the contact arm and the substrate 1 are in a stable contact state or separation state; that is, the mobile phone can form a stable path or be in a stable disconnected state to improve stability.

In some specific embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 , the actuator 3 includes a body 31 , and the body 31 is swing-mounted on the base plate 1 , that is, the actuator 3 is swing-mounted on the base plate 1 . The limiting part is provided on the end surface of the body 31 close to the base plate 1; the positioning member 23 cooperates with the limiting part to limit the free swing of the body 31, thereby limiting the free swing of the actuator 3.

In some specific embodiments, the positioning member 23 is electrically connected to the limiting part, that is, the positioning member 23 is electrically connected to the actuator 3; the positioning member 23 can be electrically connected to the main control unit on the mobile phone motherboard.

The body 31 is provided with two abutting arms, namely a first abutting arm 331 and a second abutting arm 332; the first abutting arm 331 and the second abutting arm 332 are arranged opposite to each other.

In some specific embodiments, the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 are both disposed along the y-axis; it can be understood that when the actuator 3 is not swinging, the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 are disposed along the y-axis. The arms 332 are all arranged parallel to the substrate 1 . The actuator 3 can swing in the direction of the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 relative to the base plate 1 , so that the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 can abut against the base plate 1 . It can be understood that the actuator 3 can use the x-axis as the rotation axis and swing up and down on the y-axis.

In other embodiments, the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 may also be arranged inclined relative to the y-axis.

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

In some specific embodiments, both the first signal generating part 111 and the second signal generating part 112 can use 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 of the mobile phone. unit.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the actuator 3 swings in the direction of the first contact arm 331 , causing the first contact arm 331 to gradually tilt in the direction closer to the substrate 1 . The end of the first contact arm 331 away from the body 31 gradually approaches the first signal generating part 111 on the substrate 1 until the first contact arm 331 contacts the first signal generating part 111 and achieves electrical contact. Therefore, the substrate 1 and the positioning member 23 are connected to each other, and a path signal is formed, which is recorded as the first command signal. At the same time, the second contact arm 332 is gradually moved away from the substrate 1 under the driving of the body 31 , and the second contact arm 332 is in a separated state from the second signal generating part 112 .

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 11 , the actuator 3 swings in the direction of the second contact arm 332 , causing the second contact arm 332 to gradually tilt in the direction closer to the substrate 1 . The end of the second contact arm 332 away from the body 31 gradually approaches the second signal generating part 112 on the substrate 1 until the second contact arm 332 contacts the second signal generating part 112 and achieves electrical contact. Therefore, the conduction between the substrate 1 and the positioning member 23 is realized, and another path signal can be formed, which is recorded as the second command signal. At the same time, the first contact arm 331 is gradually moved away from the substrate 1 under the driving of the body 31 , and the first contact arm 331 is in a separated state from the first signal generating part 111 .

In the embodiment, the actuator 3 may also include a reset state, that is, the state when the first contact arm 331 and the second contact arm 332 are both away from the base plate 1, and the base plate 1 and the positioning member 23 are disconnected, that is, there is no conduction. . Correspondingly, the input structure can trigger the mobile phone to generate a disconnect signal, which is recorded as the third command signal. In some specific embodiments, the reset state of the actuator 3 may refer to the state when the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 are parallel to the substrate 1 .

During use, the mobile phone can switch functions or work modes according to the first command signal, the second command signal and the third command signal.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 , the end of the abutment arm away from the body 31 is also provided with a trigger part, and the trigger part is used to electrically contact the signal generating part 11 .

In some specific embodiments, the trigger part has a planar structure, thereby increasing the electrical contact area between the contact arm 33 and the signal generating part 11 to ensure the conduction effect.

In other embodiments, the triggering part may also be one side of the abutting arm, and the abutting arm and the signal generating part 11 are in line contact.

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

A second triggering portion 332a is provided at an end of the second contact arm 332 away from the body 31 , and the second triggering portion 332a is provided on a side of the second contact arm 332 close to the substrate 1 . When the second contact arm 332 is in electrical contact with the second signal generating part 112, the second trigger part 332a and the second signal generating part 112 are in surface contact and conductive.

In some specific embodiments, when the actuator 3 swings, the positioning member 23 can be switched from one limiting part to another limiting part. The end surface of the body 31 close to the substrate 1 is a curved surface 36; the limiting portions are distributed along the curved surface 36. Therefore, when the actuator 3 swings, it is convenient for the actuator 3 to move relative to the positioning member 23 and for the positioning member 23 to switch between different limiting parts. At the same time, the transition between adjacent limit parts is realized through an arc surface. When the positioning member 23 switches between different limit parts, it can avoid the problems of jamming and wear between each other, thereby ensuring the smooth swing of the actuator 3. .

In some specific embodiments, the limiting portion may be in the form of a groove structure, which is recessed in a direction away from the substrate 1; adjacent grooves are transitioned by an arc surface. When the positioning member 23 is connected to the limiting portion, one end of the positioning member 23 can be wedged into the limiting portion, and the side wall of the groove structure can limit the positioning member 23 . In the embodiment, the width of the limiting portion matches the width of the wedged end of the positioning member 23, thereby preventing the positioning member 23 from moving randomly in the limiting portion, thus ensuring the stability of the input structure.

In some specific embodiments, the curved surface 36 is in the form of an annular arc surface structure, the middle of which protrudes toward the direction close to the substrate 1 . Along the circumferential direction of the curved surface 36, three limiting parts are arranged in sequence, namely the first limiting part 341, the second limiting part 342 and the third limiting part 343. Among them, the first limiting part 341 is provided near the first contact arm 331 , the second limiting part 342 is provided near the second contact arm 332 , and the third limiting part 343 is provided on the first limiting part 341 and the second limiting portion 342 .

When the actuator 3 is in the reset state, the positioning member 23 is limited in the third limiting portion 343, thereby ensuring that the mobile phone can generate a stable disconnection signal, that is, the third command signal. When the first contact arm 331 contacts the substrate 1 , the positioning member 23 is limited in the first limiting portion 341 , thereby generating a stable channel signal, that is, the first command signal. When the second contact arm 332 contacts the substrate 1 , the positioning member 23 is limited in the second limiting portion 342 , thereby generating another stable path signal, that is, a second command signal. Therefore, it can be ensured that the mobile phone is maintained in the corresponding function or mode to ensure the normal operation of the mobile phone.

As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the actuator 3 also includes a hand-held part 32. The hand-held part 32 is arranged on the side of the body 31 away from the limiting part, that is, the hand-held part 32 is located on the side of the actuator 3 away from the base plate 1, so that In operation execution part 3. During use, the user can operate the execution member 3 through the handheld portion 32, so that the execution member 3 performs a corresponding swing motion, thereby triggering the mobile phone to generate a corresponding command signal.

In some specific embodiments, the actuator 3 can be made of conductive metal material, and except for the position of the limiting part and the triggering part, the surface at other positions can be surface oxidized to achieve insulation. Thus, electric current is prevented from being introduced into the human body to ensure user safety.

In some other embodiments, the actuator 3 can also be made of non-conductive non-metallic materials, and conductive metal parts are mounted at the position of the limiting part and the triggering part to achieve conductivity; at the same time, inside the actuator 3 Conductive metal wires are pre-embedded, and the metal wires are connected between the limiting part and the triggering part to achieve electrical conduction.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , the actuator 3 is swingably mounted on the base plate 1 through a support assembly 2 . Specifically, the support component 2 is fixedly installed on the side of the base plate 1 where the signal generating part 11 is provided, and the actuator 3 is swingably installed on the support component 2 .

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , the support assembly 2 includes a bottom plate 22 and two opposite side plates 21 . The bottom plate 22 is disposed between the two side plates 21 . The bottom plate 22 can be fixedly installed on the base plate 1 by welding; the two side plates 21 are provided on the side of the bottom plate 22 away from the base plate 1 .

In some specific embodiments, the bottom plate 22 and the two side plates 21 have an integrated structure. The bottom plate 22 and the two side plates 21 form an accommodating cavity 24. The actuator 3 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 24. The handheld portion 32 extends out of the accommodating cavity 24 from the side away from the bottom plate 22. The two contact arms are disposed extending from the corresponding sides of the accommodating cavity 24 to facilitate contact between the contact arms and the substrate 1 for conduction.

A mounting hole 211 is respectively provided on the two side plates 21, and the two mounting holes 211 are arranged oppositely. A mounting shaft 35 is fixedly provided on both sides of the body 31 of the actuator 3, and the two mounting shafts 35 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the two mounting holes 211. The two mounting shafts 35 are rotatably connected to the corresponding mounting holes 211 respectively, thereby realizing the rotational installation of the actuator 3 on the support component 2, that is, the actuator 3 can swing relative to the support component 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 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 can also be provided with components such as a latch to limit the separation of the mounting shaft 35 from the mounting hole 211 to prevent the actuator 3 from falling off the support assembly 2 .

In some specific embodiments, the positioning member 23 is elastic, so that when the actuator 3 is swinging, the positioning member 23 can be squeezed to elastically deform, thereby facilitating the positioning member 23 to switch from one limiting part to another. middle.

As shown in Figures 3 to 5, in some specific embodiments, the positioning piece 23 is provided on the bottom plate 22; the positioning piece 23 and the bottom plate 22 are an integral structure and can be integrally formed during injection molding, thereby increasing the strength of the positioning piece 23. strength. The positioning member 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 relative to the two elastic arms 231 in a direction close to the actuator 3. , thereby facilitating the connection between the positioning protrusion 232 and the actuator 3 . In the embodiment, the positioning member 23 can be electrically connected to the actuator 3 through the positioning protrusion 232 .

The two elastic arms 231 have a concave structure and are recessed in a direction close to the substrate 1 . One end of the two elastic arms 231 away from the positioning protrusion 232 is connected to the side of the bottom plate 22 . In the elastic arm 231, there is a gap between the two sides parallel to the side plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 to improve the deformability of the positioning member 23; thereby facilitating the switching of the positioning member 23 between the limiting parts.

During use, the user can apply a force on the actuator 3 to swing the actuator 3 so that the limiting part moves relative to the positioning part 23. Under the extrusion of the side wall of the limiting part, the positioning part 23 gradually undergoes elastic deformation. . When the other limiting part is switched to the position corresponding to the positioning part 23, the positioning part 23 is reset under the action of elastic force, so that the positioning part 23 is limited in the limiting part. During this period, when the user operates the actuator 3, the user needs to overcome the elastic force of the positioning member 23 to perform work, thereby enhancing the user's operating feel and making it easier for the user to perceive the corresponding operating action.

In some other embodiments, the positioning member 23 can also be a spring pin; one end of the positioning member 23 can be embedded in the base plate 1, and the other end can pass through the bottom plate 22 of the support assembly 2 to elastically contact the actuator 3 to achieve positioning. The electrical connection between the component 23 and the execution component 3.

To sum up, when the input structure is in use, the abutment arm can contact or separate from the signal generating part 11 on the corresponding side by swinging the actuator 3 to achieve conduction or disconnection between the actuator 3 and the substrate 1, thereby triggering the mobile phone. A disconnect signal and two different path signals are generated, that is, three different command signals are generated. Correspondingly, the positioning member 23 can be limited in the corresponding limiting portion, so that the actuator 3 can be in a stable state relative to the base plate 1 when no external force is applied, so that the generated command signal can be stably output, and the input structure has Better stability.

In embodiments, the instruction signal can be used as an instruction for function switching or working mode switching in the mobile phone. For example, in some specific embodiments, the three instruction signals may respectively correspond to the three reminder modes of the mobile phone: vibration mode, silent mode, and ring mode.

For example, the first command signal corresponds to the silent mode, the second command signal corresponds to the vibration mode, and the third command signal corresponds to the ring mode. Specifically, when the actuator 3 is in the reset state, that is, both contact arms are away from the base plate 1, the positioning member 23 is limited in the third limiting portion 343, thereby disconnecting the path of the input structure and generating the third command signal. The mobile phone is in ringing mode according to the third command signal. When the actuator 3 swings until the first contact arm 331 contacts the substrate 1, the positioning member 23 is limited in the first limiting portion 341, which can form a corresponding channel signal, that is, the first command signal. The command signal switches to silent mode. Similarly, when the actuator 3 swings until the second contact arm 332 contacts the substrate 1, the positioning member 23 is limited in the second limiting portion 342, forming another channel signal, and the second command signal can be generated. Switch to vibration mode according to the second command signal. Therefore, the user can realize switching between the silent mode, vibration mode and ring mode in the mobile phone by operating the execution member 3 .

Of course, in other embodiments, the input structure can also be used to switch functions such as brightness switching, tool switching, and volume adjustment or working modes.

Embodiment 3

On the basis of Embodiment 2, an input structure is provided in this embodiment, the difference of which is:

The signal generating part 11 on the substrate 1 can be a touch button, and the touch button is electrically connected to the main control unit of the mobile phone. The positioning member 23 and the actuator 3 can be insulated. The positioning member 23 cooperates with the limiting portion to position the actuator 3 so that the actuator 3 can be stabilized in a stable state. The trigger part on the abutting arm can also be configured to be non-insulated accordingly.

During use, when the actuator 3 is swung so that one of the contact arms contacts the corresponding signal generating part 11, a touch action is generated on the signal generating part 11, thereby correspondingly generating a channel signal in the mobile phone. When the contact arms are separated from the corresponding signal generating parts 11, the path opening in the mobile phone can be triggered. The channel signal and channel disconnection can be used as command signals for mobile phone function switching, mode switching, etc. Therefore, the user can perform function switching or mode switching on the mobile phone by operating the execution member 3 .

Of course, in other embodiments, the signal generating part 11 and the triggering part can also exchange positions, that is, the signal generating part 11 is disposed on the side of the abutment arm close to the substrate 1 , and the triggering part is disposed at a corresponding position on the substrate 1 . Similarly, the user can switch functions or modes of the mobile phone by operating the execution member 3 .

Embodiment 4

Based on Embodiment 2 or Embodiment 3, the embodiment provides an input structure, the difference of which is:

In some embodiments, the actuator 3 includes two limiting parts, namely a first limiting part 341 and a second limiting part 342 . The first limiting part 341 is provided correspondingly to the first contact arm 331; the second limiting part 342 is provided correspondingly to the second contact arm 332. Therefore, by operating the actuator 3, two different paths can be generated in the mobile phone, that is, the first command signal and the second command signal can be generated. The input structure can realize switching between two functions or two working modes in the mobile phone.

In other embodiments, the actuator 3 includes one abutment arm, such as the first abutment arm 331; the actuator 3 includes two limiting portions, such as the first limiting portion 341 and the third limiting portion 343. Among them, the first limiting part 341 is provided corresponding to the first contact arm 331; the third limiting part 343 is provided corresponding to the reset state of the actuator 3. Correspondingly, by operating the actuator 3, a path can be created or disconnected in the mobile phone, thereby generating the first command signal and the third command signal. The input structure can also realize switching between two functions or two working modes in the mobile phone.

Embodiment 5

Based on Embodiment 2 or Embodiment 3, the embodiment provides an input structure, the difference of which is:

As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the body 31 of the actuator 3 is surrounded by four contact arms, and the four contact arms 33 are evenly spaced.

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

Correspondingly, four signal generating parts 11 are provided on the substrate 1 , and the four signal generating parts 11 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the four contact arms. Four contact arms extend from corresponding sides of the accommodation cavity 24 to facilitate contact between the contact arms and the signal generating portion 11 on the corresponding side.

The curved surface 36 of the actuator 3 is spherical, and five limiting parts are provided on the curved surface 36; four of the limiting parts are arranged around the other limiting part, and the four limiting parts are connected with the four abutting arms respectively. One corresponding setting, the other limiting part is set corresponding to the reset state of the actuator 3. Correspondingly, the positioning member 23 is in the shape of a round hat.

The body 31 of the actuator 3 can be swingably mounted on the support assembly 2 through two crossed rotating shafts (not shown in the figure). Exemplarily, the two crossed rotating axes include a first rotating axis and a second rotating axis. The first rotating axis is rotatably mounted on a pair of symmetrical side plates 21 of the support assembly 2, and the first rotating axis can be arranged along the y-axis; the second rotating axis It is fixedly installed on the first rotating shaft, and the actuator 3 is rotationally installed on the second rotating shaft. The second rotating shaft can be arranged along the z-axis. As a result, the actuator 3 can swing in four directions.

Therefore, by operating the actuator 3, four different channel signals and a disconnection signal, that is, five different command signals, are generated in the mobile phone, thereby enabling switching of five functions or five working modes of the mobile phone.

In other embodiments, the actuator 3 can also be provided with three, five, six, or other numbers of contact arms; the number of limiting parts and signal generating parts 11 can also be adjusted adaptively as needed; As a result, different numbers of command signals can be generated to achieve switching of multiple functions or multiple working modes in the mobile phone.

It can be seen that in this application, only one input structure is provided to meet the switching needs of multiple functions, multiple working modes, etc. of the mobile phone. There is no need to set a large number of input structures in the mobile phone, thereby optimizing the internal structure of the mobile phone. Reduce the space occupied by the input structure.

Embodiment 6

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 , the embodiment provides an electronic device, including a middle frame 4 and the input structure provided in any one of Embodiments 1 to 5. It can be understood that only a part of the middle frame 4 is shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 .

Among them, the electronic device can be a mobile phone, a tablet, a computer, a stereo, an MP3 player, an MP4 player and other portable electronic devices. The substrate 1 may be a motherboard in an electronic device.

The input structure is arranged in the middle frame 4; the middle frame 4 is provided with an escape hole 41 corresponding to the side of the actuator 3 away from the substrate 1. The hand-held portion 32 of the actuator 3 extends from the avoidance hole 41 to the outside of the middle frame 4 , thereby facilitating the user to operate the actuator 3 . At the same time, the escape hole 41 provides swing space for the actuator 3 to swing.

After the actuator 3 swings toward a contact arm direction, the length of the hand-held portion 32 still has 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 handheld portion 32 extending out of the middle frame 4 can be set to 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2mm, etc., and is not limited here.

During use, the input structure can realize switching of multiple functions, multiple working modes, etc. of the electronic device.

In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "specific examples," or "some examples" or the like means that specific features are described in connection with the embodiment or example. , structures, materials or features are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms are not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification unless they are inconsistent with each other.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations of the present application. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make modifications to the above-mentioned embodiments within the scope of the present application. The embodiments are subject to changes, modifications, substitutions and variations.

Claims (12)

1. An input structure for use in an electronic device, wherein the input structure is used in cooperation with a substrate of the electronic device, and comprises an executing member and a positioning member;

the executing piece is arranged on one side of the base plate in a swinging way and stably abuts against the base plate after swinging, and at least one abutting arm is arranged on the executing piece and used for abutting against the base plate;

the end face, close to the substrate, of the executing piece is provided with at least two limiting parts, and the positioning piece is in limiting connection with one of the limiting parts;

the positioning piece is electrically connected with the executing piece, the abutting arm is driven to abut against or separate from the substrate by the swing of the executing piece, and when the abutting arm abuts against the substrate, the abutting arm is electrically contacted with the substrate and triggers the electronic equipment to form a passage; when the abutting arm leaves the substrate, the positioning piece is disconnected from the substrate through the executing piece, and the opening of the passage of the electronic equipment is triggered.

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

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

and when the abutting arm leaves the signal generating part, triggering the opening of the passage of the electronic equipment.

3. The input structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a trigger portion is provided on the abutment arm, the trigger portion being 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, wherein the 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 according to claim 1, wherein three limit portions are provided on an end face of the actuator on a side close to the substrate, and the positioning member is switched from one limit portion to the other limit portion when the abutting arm abuts against or leaves the substrate.

7. The input structure of claim 1 or 6, wherein the positioning member comprises a positioning protrusion and two elastic arms, the positioning protrusion being protruded between the two elastic arms; the positioning convex part is used for limiting and connecting the executing piece.

8. The input structure of claim 1 or 6, further comprising a support assembly fixedly mounted to one side of the base plate, the actuator being pivotally mounted to the support assembly.

9. The input structure of claim 8, wherein the positioning member is disposed on a side of the support assembly adjacent to the actuator, the positioning member being integrally disposed with the support assembly.

10. The input structure of claim 1, wherein a side of the actuator remote from the substrate is further provided with a hand-held portion.

11. An electronic device comprising the input structure of any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The electronic device of claim 11, further comprising a center frame, the input structure disposed within the center frame; the executing piece is far away from one end of the base plate and extends out of the middle frame, and the executing piece can swing relative to the middle frame.