CN114121538B

CN114121538B - Input structure and electronic equipment

Info

Publication number: CN114121538B
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: 2023-10-27
Anticipated expiration: 2040-08-31
Also published as: CN114121538A

Abstract

The application discloses an input structure and electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of electronic equipment accessories. The input structure is used in the electronic equipment and matched with a substrate of the electronic equipment, and comprises an executing piece; 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; triggering the electronic equipment 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 device comprises said input structure. The input structure provided by the application can realize the switching of multiple functions of the electronic equipment, and has the advantages of small occupied space and high stability.

Description

Input structure and electronic equipment

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, and particularly to an input structure and an electronic device.

Background

Electronic devices (including mobile phones, computers, audio devices, etc.) have become an indispensable item in daily life; at present, various electronic devices are also being developed toward multifunction.

However, the keys of the conventional electronic device can only implement a single operation function, and when the electronic device needs to perform switching of multiple functions or states, multiple keys are usually required to implement the operation. Obviously, setting more keys occupies more space, influences the appearance form of the electronic equipment, and further influences the user experience.

Disclosure of Invention

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

To solve the above problems, the present application provides:

an input structure for use in an electronic device, 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 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;

triggering the electronic equipment 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 implementation manner, a signal generating part corresponding to the abutting arms one by one is arranged on one side of the substrate close to the executing piece;

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.

In one possible embodiment, the abutment arm is provided with a triggering part, and the triggering part is used for triggering the electronic equipment to form a passage.

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

In one possible embodiment, 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.

In one possible implementation manner, the input structure further comprises a positioning piece, at least two limiting parts are distributed on the end face, close to the substrate, of the executing piece, and the positioning piece is in limiting connection with one of the limiting parts.

In one possible implementation manner, the end face of the executing piece, which is close to one side of the substrate, is provided with three limiting parts, and when the abutting arm abuts against or leaves the substrate, the positioning piece is switched from one limiting part to the other limiting part.

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 actuating piece drives the abutting arm to abut against or separate from the substrate so as to enable the positioning piece and the substrate to be connected or disconnected through the actuating piece.

In one possible embodiment, the positioning piece comprises a positioning convex part and two elastic arms, wherein the positioning convex part is arranged between the two elastic arms in a protruding way; the positioning convex part is used for limiting and connecting the executing piece.

In one possible embodiment, the input structure further includes a support assembly fixedly mounted to one side of the substrate, and the actuator is swingably mounted to the support assembly.

In one possible embodiment, the positioning member is disposed on a side of the support assembly adjacent to the actuator, and the positioning member is integrally disposed with the support assembly.

In one possible embodiment, the side of the actuator remote from the base plate is further provided with a hand-held part.

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; 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.

The beneficial effects of the application are as follows: the application provides an input structure which is matched with a substrate of electronic equipment for use, wherein the input structure comprises an executing piece. The executing piece is arranged on the base plate in a swinging mode and can be stably abutted on the base plate after swinging, and at least one abutting arm is arranged on the executing piece and used for abutting on the base plate.

When the abutting arm abuts against the substrate, the electronic equipment can be triggered to form a passage; when the abutment arm leaves the substrate, the opening of the passage of the electronic device can be triggered. In use, the channel formation or disconnection of the electronic device can be used as the command signal of the electronic device, and the electronic device can switch different functions or different working modes according to different command signals.

Therefore, the input structure provided by the application can be used for switching various functions or various working modes of the electronic equipment in use, and the switching is realized without arranging a plurality of 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 needed in the embodiments will be briefly described below, it being understood that the following drawings only illustrate some embodiments of the present application and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope, and other related drawings may be obtained according to these drawings without inventive effort for a person skilled in the art.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an input structure;

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

FIG. 3 shows a schematic view of a mounting structure of a support assembly and a substrate;

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

FIG. 5 shows a schematic cross-sectional 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 showing the configuration of the input structure when the actuator is in the reset state;

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

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a partially enlarged structure of the portion A in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 illustrates another use state schematic of an input structure;

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the positioning member and the signal generating portion of an input structure;

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

FIG. 14 shows 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 use;

fig. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing another state of an input structure in use.

Description of main reference numerals:

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

2-a support assembly; 21-side plates; 211-mounting holes; 22-a bottom plate; 23-positioning pieces; 231-a resilient arm; 232-positioning the convex part; 24-accommodating cavity;

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

4-a middle frame; 41-avoidance holes.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar reference numerals refer to like or similar elements or elements having like or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are illustrative only and are not to be construed as limiting the application.

In the description of the present application, it should 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", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings are merely for convenience in describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a specific orientation, be configured and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present application.

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

In the present application, unless explicitly specified and limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally formed; can be mechanically or electrically connected; can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be communicated with the inside of two elements or the interaction relationship of the two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art according to the specific circumstances.

In the present application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, a first feature "up" or "down" a second feature may be the first and second features in direct contact, or the first and second features in indirect contact via an intervening medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "over" and "on" a second feature may be a first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be the first feature being directly under or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicating that the first feature is less level than the second feature.

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

The electronic devices include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, tablet computers, notebook computers, audio devices, MP3 players, MP4 players, and other portable electronic devices, which are only exemplified above and should not be taken as limiting the application.

For ease of description, 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, as shown in FIG. 2. The above definitions are merely provided to facilitate the description of the relative positional relationship of the various components in the input structure and should not be construed as limiting the application.

Example 1

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

The input structure comprises an actuator 3; the actuator 3 is swingably mounted on one side of the substrate 1, and can be stably abutted on the substrate 1 after swinging the actuator 3. At least one abutment arm is provided on a side of the actuator 3, and the actuator 3 is swingable relative to the substrate 1 toward the side on which the abutment arm is provided. Thus, after the actuator 3 swings, the abutment arm can abut against the substrate 1.

In use, the swingable actuator 3 makes one of the abutment arms abut against the substrate 1, thereby triggering the electronic device to form a passageway. When the abutment arms are separated from the substrate 1, the opening of the passage of the electronic device can be triggered.

The electronic device forms a passage or the passage is disconnected and can be used as a command signal. The electronic device can perform corresponding actions, such as switching functions or switching operation modes, according to the instruction signals.

Therefore, in use, the input structure provided by the application can realize the switching of multiple functions or the switching of multiple working modes of the electronic equipment, and a plurality of input structures are not required to be arranged. Therefore, the space in the electronic equipment can be saved, and the design of the internal space 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

The embodiment provides an input structure which can be used in a mobile phone. It is to be understood that this embodiment is a further improvement on the basis of the first embodiment. The substrate 1 may be a motherboard in a mobile phone.

As shown in fig. 4 to 8, the input structure further includes a positioning member 23; the positioning member 23 is disposed on a side of the substrate 1 near the actuator 3. At least two limiting parts are arranged on the end face of the executing piece 3, which is close to one side of the substrate 1, and the positioning piece 23 is in limiting connection with one limiting part. Thus, when the actuator 3 is not subjected to an external force, the actuator 3 and the substrate 1 can be kept relatively stable. Thus, the contact arm is brought into a stable contact state or a separated state with the substrate 1; that is, the mobile phone can form a stable passage or be in a stable disconnection 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 pivotally mounted on the substrate 1, that is, the actuator 3 is pivotally mounted on the substrate 1. The limiting part is arranged on the end surface of the body 31, which is close to one side of the substrate 1; the positioning piece 23 cooperates with the limiting part to limit the random swing of the body 31, namely, the random swing of the executing piece 3.

In some specific embodiments, the positioning member 23 is electrically connected to the limiting portion, i.e. the positioning member 23 is electrically connected to the actuator 3; the positioning piece 23 can be electrically connected to a 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 disposed opposite to each other.

In some particular embodiments, the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 are both disposed along the y-axis; it will be appreciated that when the actuator 3 is not swinging, both the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 are disposed parallel to the substrate 1. The actuator 3 is swingable with respect to the substrate 1 in the directions of the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 so that the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 can abut on the substrate 1. It will be appreciated that the actuator 3 may oscillate up and down on the y-axis with the x-axis as the axis of rotation.

In other embodiments, the first and second abutment arms 331, 332 can also be disposed obliquely with respect to the y-axis.

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

In some specific embodiments, the first signal generating part 111 and the second signal generating part 112 may each be conductive sheets; and 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 gradually tilts the first contact arm 331 in the direction approaching the substrate 1. The end of the first contact arm 331 away from the body 31 gradually approaches the first signal generating portion 111 on the substrate 1 until the first contact arm 331 contacts the first signal generating portion 111, and electrical contact is achieved. Thus, the substrate 1 and the positioning member 23 are conducted, and a channel signal, which is denoted as a first command signal, can be formed. Meanwhile, the second contact arm 332 gradually moves in a direction away from the substrate 1 under the driving of the main body 31, and the second contact 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 gradually tilts the second contact arm 332 in the direction approaching the substrate 1. The end of the second contact arm 332 away from the body 31 gradually approaches the second signal generating portion 112 on the substrate 1 until the second contact arm 332 contacts the second signal generating portion 112, and electrical contact is achieved. Thus, the substrate 1 and the positioning member 23 are conducted, and another path signal, which is referred to as a second command signal, can be formed. Meanwhile, the first contact arm 331 is gradually moved in a direction away from the substrate 1 by the driving of the main body 31, and the first contact arm 331 and the first signal generating portion 111 are separated.

In the embodiment, the actuator 3 may further include a reset state, i.e. a state when the first abutting arm 331 and the second abutting arm 332 are away from the substrate 1, and the substrate 1 is disconnected from the positioning member 23, i.e. 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 when the first abutment arm 331 and the second abutment arm 332 are parallel to the substrate 1.

In use, 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 abutment arm remote from the body 31 is further provided with a trigger portion for electrically contacting the signal generating portion 11.

In some embodiments, the triggering portion has a planar structure, so as to increase the electrical contact area between the abutment arm 33 and the signal generating portion 11, so as to ensure the conduction effect.

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

In some specific embodiments, the end of the first abutment arm 331 away from the body 31 is provided with a first trigger portion 331a, and the first trigger portion 331a is disposed on the side of the first abutment 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 conduction with the first signal generating portion 111.

The second contact arm 332 is provided with a second trigger portion 332a at an end thereof remote from the body 31, and the second trigger portion 332a is disposed at 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 portion 112, the second trigger portion 332a is in surface contact conduction with the second signal generating portion 112.

In some embodiments, the positioning member 23 may be switched from one limit to another limit as the actuator 3 swings. The end face of the body 31, which is close to the side of the substrate 1, is a curved surface 36; the limiting portions are distributed along the curved surface 36. Thus, when the actuator 3 swings, the actuator 3 is facilitated to move relative to the positioning member 23, and the positioning member 23 is facilitated to switch between different limit portions. Meanwhile, transition is realized between adjacent limiting parts through the arc surface, and when the positioning piece 23 is switched between different limiting parts, the problems of blocking and abrasion between the positioning piece and the limiting parts can be avoided, so that the executing piece 3 can be ensured to swing smoothly.

In some specific embodiments, the limiting portion may be in a groove structure, and concave in a direction away from the substrate 1; the adjacent grooves are in transition through the arc surface. When the positioning piece 23 is in limiting connection with the limiting part, one end of the positioning piece 23 can be wedged into the limiting part, and the side wall of the groove structure can limit the positioning piece 23. In the embodiment, the width of the limiting part is matched with the width of the wedged end of the positioning piece 23, so that the positioning piece 23 is prevented from moving randomly in the limiting part, and the stability of the input structure is ensured.

In some specific embodiments, the curved surface 36 has an annular curved surface structure, and a middle portion thereof is convexly disposed in a direction approaching the substrate 1. Three limit portions, namely, a first limit portion 341, a second limit portion 342, and a third limit portion 343 are sequentially arranged along the circumferential direction of the curved surface 36. The first limiting portion 341 is disposed near the first abutting arm 331, the second limiting portion 342 is disposed near the second abutting arm 332, and the third limiting portion 343 is disposed between the first limiting portion 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, so as to ensure that the mobile phone can generate a stable off signal, i.e. a 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, 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 member 23 is limited in the second limiting portion 342, so that another stable path signal, i.e. the second command signal, can be generated. Therefore, the mobile phone can be ensured to be maintained under the corresponding function or mode so as to ensure the normal operation of the mobile phone.

As shown in fig. 6 and 7, the actuator 3 further includes a hand-holding portion 32, where the hand-holding portion 32 is disposed on a side of the body 31 away from the limiting portion, i.e. the hand-holding portion 32 is disposed on a side of the actuator 3 away from the base plate 1, so as to facilitate operation of the actuator 3. In use, the user can operate the executing member 3 through the handheld portion 32, so that the executing member 3 performs a 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 at the other positions except for the position of the limit portion and the trigger portion may be subjected to surface oxidation treatment to achieve insulation. Thus, current is prevented from being introduced into the human body to ensure the use safety of the user.

In other embodiments, the executing piece 3 can be made of non-conductive nonmetallic materials, and conductive metal pieces are attached at the positions of the limiting part and the triggering part to realize conduction; meanwhile, a conductive metal wire is embedded in the executing piece 3 and is connected between the limiting part and the triggering part so as to realize conduction.

Further, as shown in fig. 1 to 3, the actuator 3 is swingably mounted on the substrate 1 via a support member 2. Specifically, the support member 2 is fixedly mounted on the side of the substrate 1 on which the signal generating portion 11 is provided, and the actuator 3 is swingably mounted on the support member 2.

As shown in fig. 3 and 4, the support assembly 2 includes a bottom plate 22 and two opposite 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 base plate 1 in a welding mode; the two side plates 21 are disposed on the side of the bottom plate 22 away from the base plate 1.

In some embodiments, the bottom panel 22 is integrally formed with the side panels 21. 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 hand-held portion 32 extends out of the receiving cavity 24 from a side away from the bottom plate 22. The two abutting arms penetrate from corresponding sides of the accommodating cavity 24, so that the abutting arms are conveniently abutted with the substrate 1 to conduct.

The two side plates 21 are respectively provided with a mounting hole 211, and the two mounting holes 211 are oppositely arranged. The two sides of the body 31 of the executing piece 3 are fixedly provided with a mounting shaft 35, and the two mounting shafts 35 and the two mounting holes 211 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence. The two mounting shafts 35 are respectively and rotatably connected with 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 substrate 1.

As shown in fig. 1, the end of the mounting shaft 35 remote from the body 31 protrudes from the mounting hole 211, so that the actuator 3 is prevented from falling off the support assembly 2.

In other embodiments, the end of the mounting shaft 35 remote 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, thereby preventing the actuator 3 from falling off the support assembly 2.

In some embodiments, the positioning member 23 has elasticity, so that when the actuator 3 swings, the positioning member 23 can be pressed to elastically deform, so that the positioning member 23 can be switched from one limit portion to another limit portion.

As shown in fig. 3-5, in some embodiments, the positioning member 23 is disposed on the base plate 22; the positioning piece 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 piece 23 can be increased. 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 toward the direction close to the actuator 3 relative to the two elastic arms 231, so that the positioning protrusion 232 is convenient to connect with the actuator 3. In an embodiment, the positioning member 23 may be electrically connected to the actuator 3 by the positioning protrusion 232.

The two elastic arms 231 have a concave structure and are concavely formed in a direction approaching the substrate 1. One end of each of the two elastic arms 231, which is far away from the positioning protrusion 232, is connected to the side of the bottom plate 22. In the elastic arm 231, a gap is left between two sides parallel to the side plate 21 and the bottom plate 22 to improve deformability of the positioning piece 23; thereby facilitating the switching of the positioning member 23 between the limiting portions.

In use, a user can apply a force to the actuating member 3 to swing the actuating member 3 to move the limiting portion relative to the positioning member 23, and the positioning member 23 is gradually elastically deformed under the extrusion action of the side wall of the limiting portion. When the other limiting part is switched to a position corresponding to the positioning piece 23, the positioning piece 23 is reset under the action of elastic force, so that the positioning piece 23 is limited in the limiting part. During the operation, when the user operates the executing piece 3, the elastic force of the positioning piece 23 is overcome to do work, so that the operation hand feeling of the user can be enhanced, and the user can conveniently perceive the corresponding operation action.

In other embodiments, the positioning member 23 may alternatively be a spring needle; one end of the positioning member 23 may be embedded in the substrate 1, and the other end may pass through the bottom plate 22 of the support assembly 2 to elastically contact with the actuator 3, and electrically connect the positioning member 23 and the actuator 3.

In summary, when the input structure is used, the abutting arm can be abutted to or separated from the signal generating part 11 at the corresponding side by swinging the executing piece 3, so that the executing piece 3 and the substrate 1 are connected or disconnected, and the mobile phone is triggered to generate one disconnection signal and two different access signals, namely three different command signals. Correspondingly, the positioning piece 23 can be limited in the corresponding limiting part, so that the executing piece 3 can be in a stable state relative to the base plate 1 when not subjected to external force, and the generated command signal is 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 command signals may correspond to three alert modes, namely, a vibration mode, a mute mode, and a ring mode of the mobile phone, respectively.

Illustratively, the first command signal corresponds to a silent mode, the second command signal corresponds to a vibration mode, and the third command signal corresponds to a ringing mode. Specifically, when the executing element 3 is in the reset state, that is, both the two abutting arms leave 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 command signal is generated, and the mobile phone is in the ringing mode according to the third command signal. When the actuator 3 swings to the first contact arm 331 to contact the substrate 1, the positioning member 23 is limited in the first limiting portion 341, so as to form a corresponding channel signal, i.e. a first command signal, 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 contact arm 332 to contact the substrate 1, the positioning member 23 is limited in the second limiting portion 342 to form another path signal, so as to generate a second command signal, and the mobile phone switches to the vibration mode according to the second command signal. Thus, the user can realize the switching of the silent mode, the vibration mode, and the ringing mode in the cellular phone by operating the actuator 3.

Of course, in other embodiments, the input structure may also be used for switching of functions or operation modes such as brightness switching, tool switching, volume adjustment, etc.

Example III

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

the signal generating part 11 on the substrate 1 can select a touch key, and the touch key is electrically connected with the main control unit of the mobile phone. The positioning piece 23 and the executing piece 3 can be insulated, and the positioning piece 23 is matched with the limiting part to position the executing piece 3, so that the executing piece 3 can be stabilized in a state. The triggering portion on the abutment arm may also be correspondingly arranged uninsulated.

In use, when the actuator 3 is swung, one of the contact arms is brought into contact 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 generated in the mobile phone accordingly. When the contact arms are separated from the corresponding signal generating parts 11, the passage in the mobile phone can be triggered to be disconnected. The channel signal and the channel disconnection can be used as command signals for switching functions, mode switching, and the like of the mobile phone. Thus, the user can perform function switching, mode switching, or the like 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 changed, that is, the signal generating portion 11 is disposed on a side of the abutment arm near the substrate 1, and the triggering portion is disposed at a corresponding position on the substrate 1. Also, the user can switch the function or mode of the cellular phone, etc. by operating the actuator 3.

Example IV

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

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

In other embodiments, the actuator 3 comprises one abutment arm, for example the first abutment arm 331; the actuator 3 includes two limit portions, for example, a first limit portion 341 and a third limit portion 343. The first limiting portion 341 is disposed corresponding to the first contact arm 331; the third limit portion 343 is provided corresponding to the reset state of the actuator 3. Accordingly, by operating the actuator 3, a passage can be generated in the mobile phone or the passage can be disconnected, and 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, four abutment arms 33 are circumferentially arranged around the body 31 of the actuator 3, and the four abutment arms 33 are uniformly spaced.

In some embodiments, two of the abutment arms may be disposed along the y-axis and the other two 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 abutment arms are provided to protrude from the corresponding sides of the housing chamber 24, so that the abutment arms are facilitated to abut against the signal generating portions 11 on the corresponding sides.

The curved surface 36 of the executing piece 3 is spherical, and five limiting parts are arranged on the curved surface 36; the four limiting parts are arranged around the other limiting part, the four limiting parts are respectively arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the four abutting arms, and the other limiting part is arranged in correspondence with the reset state of the executing piece 3. Correspondingly, the positioning piece 23 is in a shape of a circular cap.

The body 31 of the actuator 3 is swingably mounted on the support assembly 2 by means of two crisscrossed rotating shafts (not shown in the drawings). Illustratively, the two crisscrossed shafts include a first shaft rotatably mounted on a pair of symmetrical side plates 21 of the support assembly 2, and a second shaft, which may be disposed along the y-axis; the second rotating shaft is fixedly arranged on the first rotating shaft, the executing piece 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 be swung 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 executing piece 3, so that the switching of five functions or five working modes of the mobile phone can be realized.

In other embodiments, the actuator 3 may be provided with three, five, six, etc. other numbers of abutment arms; the number of the limiting parts and the signal generating parts 11 can also be adaptively adjusted according to the needs; 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 setting one input structure, and the mobile phone does not need to be provided with a plurality of input structures, so that the internal structure of the mobile phone can be optimized, and the space occupation ratio of the input structures can be reduced.

Example six

As shown in fig. 14 to 16, an electronic device is provided in the embodiment, which includes a middle frame 4, and the input structure provided in any one of the embodiment one to the embodiment five. It will be appreciated that only a portion of the intermediate 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 device, an MP3 player, an MP4 player, etc. 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 a dodging hole 41 corresponding to one side of the executing piece 3 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 4, thereby facilitating the user's operation of the actuator 3. At the same time, the relief hole 41 provides a swing space for the swing of the actuator 3.

After the actuator 3 swings in an abutting arm direction, the length of the hand-holding 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 hand-held portion 32 extending out of the center 4 may be set to 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2mm, or the like, 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 of the present specification, a description referring to terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples," etc., means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms are not necessarily directed 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, the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples may be combined and combined by those skilled in the art without contradiction.

While embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it will be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and not to be construed as limiting the application, and that variations, modifications, alternatives and variations may be made to the above embodiments by one of ordinary skill in the art within the scope of the application.

Claims

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 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;

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.