CN116072458A - Keyboard, electronic equipment and keyboard manufacturing method - Google Patents

Keyboard, electronic equipment and keyboard manufacturing method Download PDF

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CN116072458A
CN116072458A CN202310176728.9A CN202310176728A CN116072458A CN 116072458 A CN116072458 A CN 116072458A CN 202310176728 A CN202310176728 A CN 202310176728A CN 116072458 A CN116072458 A CN 116072458A
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叶兵
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Abstract

The application relates to a keyboard, electronic equipment and a keyboard manufacturing method, wherein the keyboard comprises: the keyboard comprises a keyboard module, a main body waterproof layer and a key cap waterproof layer, wherein the keyboard module comprises a plurality of key caps and a keyboard main body; the main body waterproof layer is provided with a containing part, each key cap penetrates through the main body waterproof layer, and the main body waterproof layer is connected with the keyboard main body; the key cap waterproof layer includes first laminating portion and second laminating portion, and first laminating portion links to each other with each key cap one side of keeping away from the keyboard main part, and the laminating of second laminating portion and holding portion, main part waterproof layer and key cap waterproof layer are integrated into one piece structure. The key cap passes the main part waterproof layer, is convenient for provide the space of pressing of button, and the key cap waterproof layer that sets up alone is used for the regional waterproof operation of key cap, has realized the regional waterproof of key cap through the laminating of first laminating portion and second laminating portion and holding portion, and this application has solved keyboard waterproof among the prior art effectively, dustproof performance is relatively poor, seriously influences the problem of the life of keyboard.

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Keyboard, electronic equipment and keyboard manufacturing method
Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to the field of keyboards, and in particular, to a keyboard, an electronic device, and a method for manufacturing a keyboard.
Background
The keyboard is one of the most commonly used and most dominant input devices, and is capable of inputting text information, programs, numerals, and the like into electronic devices, and is also one of the most dominant production tools. With the continuous development of electronic devices, the keyboard is not only applied to devices such as computers, but also applied to portable notebook computers and tablet devices, and the keyboard is connected through wireless transmission or data lines, so that the connection application of the electronic devices can be realized. And along with the continuous improvement of manufacturing technology, the quality of the keyboard is finer and finer, the number of times of knocking that the key can bear is greatly increased, and the whole service life of the keyboard is greatly prolonged.
Along with the use of electronic equipment more and more frequently to and the scene of using more and more complicating, the factor that easily influences keyboard life just lies in particulate matter and liquid, because the inside of keyboard is provided with circuit plate structure, can produce electric induction in the use to adsorb particulate matter or liquid molecule in the air, and when unrestrained or a large amount of liquid of drinking cup facing, the circuit plate structure of keyboard inside can receive the damage. In the prior art, a diversion structure is usually arranged in a gap of a keyboard, a small amount of liquid is discharged from a fixed outlet through the diversion direction, and the arrangement can protect the structure inside the keyboard to a certain extent, but the waterproof performance of the keyboard cannot be guaranteed in the face of a large amount of liquid, vapor and the like, and the service life of the keyboard is still influenced, namely, the waterproof and dustproof performance of the keyboard in the prior art is poor, so that the problem of shorter service life of the keyboard is caused.
Disclosure of Invention
The application provides a keyboard, electronic equipment and a keyboard manufacturing method, which are used for solving the problems that the keyboard in the prior art is poor in waterproof and dustproof performances and the service life of the keyboard is seriously influenced.
In a first aspect, the present application provides a keyboard comprising: the keyboard comprises a keyboard module, a main body waterproof layer and a key cap waterproof layer, wherein the keyboard module comprises a plurality of key caps and a keyboard main body; the main body waterproof layer is provided with a containing part, each key cap penetrates through the containing part, and the main body waterproof layer is connected with the keyboard main body; the key cap waterproof layer includes first laminating portion and second laminating portion, and first laminating portion is kept away from the laminating of one side of keyboard main part with each key cap, and the laminating of second laminating portion and holding portion, main part waterproof layer and key cap waterproof layer are integrated into one piece structure.
Further, the accommodating part further comprises a second accommodating structure, the second accommodating structure is net-shaped, the second accommodating structure forms a plurality of first through holes, each key cap is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with each first through hole, each key cap passes through the first through hole to be jointed with the first jointing part, and the second accommodating structure is jointed with the second jointing part.
Further, the accommodation portion includes first accommodation structure, and the key cap waterproof layer still includes third laminating portion, and first accommodation structure encircles a plurality of key caps setting, and third laminating portion encircles first laminating portion and second laminating portion setting, and third laminating portion is laminated with first accommodation structure.
Further, the keyboard module further comprises a supporting layer, wherein the supporting layer is arranged between the keyboard main body and the main body waterproof layer, and the supporting layer is respectively attached to the keyboard main body and the main body waterproof layer.
Further, the supporting layer comprises a third containing structure, the third containing structure is netlike, the third containing structure forms a plurality of second through holes, each keycap is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with each second through hole, each keycap can penetrate through the third containing structure to be attached to the first attaching portion, and the third containing structure is attached to one side, away from the second attaching portion, of the second containing structure.
Further, the keyboard still includes the touch module, and the touch module still includes decoration panel and touch mainboard, and the supporting layer still includes fourth accommodation structure, and the touch mainboard sets up in fourth accommodation structure, and one side of touch mainboard is kept away from to the main part waterproof layer, and the position that corresponds fourth accommodation structure is provided with touch portion, and the decoration panel sets up on touch portion.
Further, the supporting layer further comprises a mounting frame, the mounting frame is arranged in the fourth accommodating structure, the touch main board is fixedly connected with the mounting frame, the touch main board is contacted with one side, far away from the decoration panel, of the touch part, and the touch main board is electrically connected with the keyboard main body.
Further, the keyboard further comprises a bottom waterproof layer, the keyboard module is wrapped by the bottom waterproof layer and is attached to the main body waterproof layer, the main body waterproof layer and the bottom waterproof layer are made of waterproof leather, textiles or nano-textile materials, the keycap waterproof layer is made of flexible materials, and the keycap waterproof layer can be tightly combined with the main body waterproof layer.
In a second aspect, the application provides an electronic device, where the electronic device includes a keyboard and a device body, the keyboard is the keyboard, and a signal is connected between the keyboard and the device body.
In a third aspect, the present application provides a method for manufacturing a keyboard, the method for manufacturing a keyboard including the steps of:
s10, attaching the main body waterproof layer and the supporting layer in a hot-pressing mode;
s20, enabling a keycap of the keyboard module to penetrate through the supporting layer and the main body waterproof layer, and enabling the supporting layer and the keyboard main body to be attached in a hot melting mode;
s30, attaching the main body waterproof layer and the bottom waterproof layer in a hot-pressing mode;
and S40, attaching the key cap waterproof layer and the main body waterproof layer in a hot-pressing mode.
Further, after the keycap of the keyboard module passes through the supporting layer 13 and the main body waterproof layer, and the supporting layer and the keyboard main body are attached by hot melting, the method further comprises:
s201, electrically connecting a touch main board with a keyboard main body;
s202, fixing the touch main board on a mounting frame of a supporting layer in a hot melting mode;
s203, connecting the touch parts of the decoration panel and the main body waterproof layer together through an adhesive.
Compared with the prior art, the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the application has the following advantages:
the embodiment of the application provides a keyboard, electronic equipment and a keyboard manufacturing method, wherein the keyboard comprises: the keyboard comprises a keyboard module, a main body waterproof layer and a key cap waterproof layer, wherein the keyboard module comprises a plurality of key caps and a keyboard main body; the main body waterproof layer is provided with a containing part, each key cap penetrates through the containing part, and the main body waterproof layer is connected with the keyboard main body; the key cap waterproof layer includes first laminating portion and second laminating portion, and first laminating portion links to each other with each key cap one side of keeping away from the keyboard main part, and the laminating of second laminating portion and holding portion, main part waterproof layer and key cap waterproof layer are integrated into one piece structure. The key cap passes the main part waterproof layer, is convenient for provide the space of pressing of button, and the key cap waterproof layer that sets up alone is used for the regional waterproof operation of key cap, through the laminating of first laminating portion and second laminating portion with holding portion, has realized the regional waterproof of key cap, when having avoided steam and dust to get into, does not influence the use of key cap. The waterproof and dustproof keyboard has the advantages that the waterproof and dustproof keyboard in the prior art is poor in performance, and the service life of the keyboard is seriously influenced.
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In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the invention or the technical solutions of the prior art, the drawings which are used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly described, and it will be obvious to a person skilled in the art that other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without inventive effort.
Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a keyboard according to an embodiment of the present application;
FIG. 2 shows a schematic top view of the keyboard of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the keyboard of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of the keyboard of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 shows a schematic bottom view of a keycap waterproof layer of the keyboard of FIG. 1;
fig. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing a waterproof layer of a main body of the keyboard of fig. 1;
fig. 7 shows a schematic perspective view of a support layer of the keyboard of fig. 1.
Wherein the above figures include the following reference numerals:
10. a keyboard module; 11. a key cap; 12. a keyboard main body; 13. a support layer; 131. a third receiving structure; 132. a second through hole; 133. a fourth receiving structure; 134. a mounting frame; 20. a main body waterproof layer; 21. a housing part; 211. a first receiving structure; 212. a second receiving structure; 213. a first through hole; 22. a touch section; 30. a keycap waterproof layer; 31. a first bonding part; 32. a second attaching part; 33. a third bonding part; 40. a touch control module; 41. a decorative panel; 42. a touch control main board; 50. a bottom waterproof layer; 51. a bottom plate.
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For the purposes of making the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application, and it is apparent that the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present application, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be made by one of ordinary skill in the art without undue burden from the present disclosure, are within the scope of the present application based on the embodiments herein.
As shown in fig. 1 to 6, in a first aspect, a technical solution of an embodiment of the present application provides a keyboard, an electronic device, and a keyboard manufacturing method, where the keyboard includes: a keyboard module 10, a main body waterproof layer 20 and a key cap waterproof layer 30, the keyboard module 10 including a plurality of key caps 11 and a keyboard main body 12; the main body waterproof layer 20 is provided with a containing part 21, each key cap 11 penetrates through the containing part 21, and the main body waterproof layer 20 is connected with the keyboard main body 12; the key cap waterproof layer 30 includes a first attaching portion 31 and a second attaching portion 32, the first attaching portion 31 is connected to a side of each key cap 11 away from the keyboard main body 12, the second attaching portion 32 is attached to the accommodating portion 21, and the main body waterproof layer 20 and the key cap waterproof layer 30 are all of an integrally formed structure. The key cap 11 passes through the main body waterproof layer 20, is convenient for provide the pressing space of key cap, and the key cap waterproof layer 30 that singly sets up is used for the regional waterproof operation of key cap, through the laminating of first laminating portion 31 and second laminating portion 32 with holding portion 21, has realized the waterproof in key cap region, when having avoided steam and dust to get into, does not influence the use of key cap 11. The waterproof and dustproof keyboard has the advantages that the waterproof and dustproof keyboard in the prior art is poor in performance, and the service life of the keyboard is seriously influenced.
It should be noted that, the main body waterproof layer 20 and the key cap waterproof layer 30 are all integrally formed, and the arrangement makes the structure of the main body waterproof layer 20 and the key cap waterproof layer 30 simple and compact, the cooperation is convenient, the interchangeability between the same group of main body waterproof layers 20 and the key cap waterproof layer 30 is stronger, and the production and the processing are facilitated. In this embodiment, the two bonding fingers may be in contact with each other, but it is not limited whether the two bonding fingers are fixedly connected, so that after the assembly is completed, the two bonding positions are compact in structure and not easy to generate bubbles, and when the key cap 11 is pressed, a certain gap can be generated in a partially bonded region so as to adapt to deformation of the key cap waterproof layer 30 when the key cap 11 is pressed. Meanwhile, the gaps between the key caps 11 and the key caps 11 are protected from water vapor or dust, the waterproof and dustproof arrangement required to be arranged between the key caps 11 and the keyboard main body 12 can be reduced, the waterproof and dustproof requirement is transferred to the key cap waterproof layer 30, and the key caps 11 and the keyboard main body 12 can be matched more tightly. The accommodating portion 21 is specifically a concave accommodating cavity on the main body waterproof layer 20, the concave accommodating cavity can completely place the first attaching portion 31 and the second attaching portion 32 of the key cap waterproof layer 30 in the accommodating cavity, and the arrangement can provide the visual effect that the main body waterproof layer 20 and the key cap waterproof layer 30 are located on the same plane for a user from the visual aspect. Further, the arrangement facilitates subsequent pattern or design arrangement on the surface of the keyboard, and the design display effect on the same plane is more effective.
In another alternative embodiment, before the key cap waterproof layer 30 contacts the key cap 11, a glue coating process may be performed on the first attaching portion 31, the top pressing area of the key cap 11 is tightly combined with the first attaching portion 31, specifically, the glue coating process may be performed, and after the attaching, the glue is solidified by baking at a high temperature, so that the first attaching portion 31 is tightly combined with the key cap 11. Such arrangement facilitates close adhesion between the key cap waterproof layer 30 and the key cap 11, further avoiding generation of bubbles, and affecting pressing feeling.
As shown in fig. 5 and 6, in the technical solution of the present embodiment, the accommodating portion 21 further includes a second accommodating structure 212, where the second accommodating structure 212 is a mesh, the second accommodating structure 212 forms a plurality of first through holes 213, each key cap 11 is disposed in one-to-one correspondence with each first through hole 213, each key cap 11 passes through the first through hole 213 to be attached to the first attaching portion 31, and the second accommodating structure 212 is attached to the second attaching portion 32. The second accommodation structure 212 that netted set up can correspond the laminating of second laminating portion 32, thoroughly keep apart key cap 11, make first laminating portion 31 divide into a plurality of single key caps 11 that correspond after second laminating portion 32 and second accommodation structure 212 combine, such setting makes the waterproof layer between the key caps 11 independent respectively, under the condition that the button pushes down, the condition that the deformation adaptation key cap 11 of independent first laminating portion 31 next to self lateral wall pushed down, the condition that has avoided the company adjacent key cap 11 to appear pushing down, can improve the accuracy that key cap 11 was beaten, the better laminating of second laminating portion 32 and second accommodation structure 212 has been guaranteed simultaneously to combine closely between key cap waterproof layer 30 and the main part waterproof layer 20 to such setting, the structure is compacter.
As shown in fig. 1 to 6, in the technical solution of the present embodiment, the accommodating portion 21 includes a first accommodating structure 211, the keycap waterproof layer 30 further includes a third attaching portion 33, the first accommodating structure 211 is disposed around the plurality of keycaps 11, the third attaching portion 33 is disposed around the first attaching portion 31 and the second attaching portion 32, and the third attaching portion 33 is attached to the first accommodating structure 211. This arrangement seals all of the key caps 11, and prevents moisture or dust from entering the gaps between the key caps 11 through the integrally formed key cap waterproof layer 30. It should be noted that, for further improving the sealing effect, the third attaching portion 33 may be completely attached to the first accommodating structure 211, where the width of the first accommodating structure 211 is greater than that of the third attaching portion 33, so that a certain groove is left between the sidewall of the accommodating portion 21 and the third attaching portion 33, and the sealing glue is filled in the groove to further isolate the entry of substances such as water vapor, so that the setting is more beneficial to the waterproof performance of the keyboard. It should be noted that, since the second receiving structure 212 needs to surround the entire keycap area, the second receiving structure 212 has a larger frame, and the corresponding first receiving structure 211 is disposed around the frame, so that better adhesion between the main body waterproof layer 20 and the keycap waterproof layer 30 can be improved. Further, the first accommodating structure 211 and the second accommodating structure 212 may be integrally formed, which is more beneficial to waterproof and dustproof properties of the waterproof layer.
As shown in fig. 3, 4 and 7, in the technical solution of the present embodiment, the keyboard module 10 further includes a supporting layer 13, the supporting layer 13 is disposed between the keyboard body 12 and the main waterproof layer 20, and the supporting layer 13 is respectively attached to the keyboard body 12 and the main waterproof layer 20. The support layer 13 is provided for supporting the main body waterproof layer 20 and protecting the keyboard main body 12 in the support layer 13, and plays a role of overall protection.
As shown in fig. 3, 4 and 7, in the technical solution of the present embodiment, the supporting layer 13 includes a third accommodating structure 131, the third accommodating structure 131 is in a net shape, the third accommodating structure 131 forms a plurality of second through holes 132, each keycap 11 is disposed in one-to-one correspondence with each second through hole 132, each keycap 11 can pass through the third accommodating structure 131 to be attached to the first attaching portion 31, and the third accommodating structure 131 is attached to a side of the second accommodating structure 212 away from the second attaching portion 32. The third holds the structure 131 and is the netted support that sets up to second holds the structure 212 and provide, keeps apart main part waterproof layer 20 and keyboard main part 12 simultaneously, and keyboard main part 12 is provided with electronic components, uses supporting layer 13 to keep apart its parcel and other parts, can form certain sealedly, can provide more material selection of main part waterproof layer 20 simultaneously to adapt to more waterproof material that the plasticity is higher, can increase the design scope of the whole outward appearance of keyboard, reduce design restriction. It should be noted that, the first through hole 213 and the second through hole 132 are in clearance fit with the corresponding keycap 11, so as to avoid the limitation of the support layer 13 or the main waterproof layer 20 on the use of the keycap 11.
As shown in fig. 4, 6 and 7, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the keyboard further includes a touch module 40, the touch module 40 further includes a decoration panel 41 and a touch motherboard 42, the supporting layer 13 further includes a fourth accommodating structure 133, the touch motherboard 42 is disposed in the fourth accommodating structure 133, the position of the main body waterproof layer 20 corresponding to the fourth accommodating structure 133 is provided with a touch portion 22, the decoration panel 41 is disposed on the touch portion 22, that is, the decoration panel 41 and the touch motherboard 42 are respectively disposed on two sides of the touch portion 22, and the decoration panel 41 can be embedded into an inner cavity formed by the touch portion 22. The setting of touch module 40 is convenient for electronic equipment has the function of mouse, can make electronic equipment have more functions through the keyboard, when the keyboard was as notebook computer's external keyboard, can be through the touch module 40 touch pad of the notebook computer of etching again, avoided notebook computer to generate heat under the condition that influences the operation feel of keyboard, increased the practicality of keyboard. When the keyboard is used as an external keyboard of a tablet computer, the use functions of the tablet computer can be increased, most of the existing tablet computers can be provided with a Microsoft computer operating system, the touch module 40 is arranged to be suitable for the computer operating system to change the tablet computer into a notebook computer for use, and the use functions of the electronic equipment are more and the operable space is more. The fourth receiving structure 133, similar to the third receiving structure 131, can completely receive the touch main board 42, and implement the operation of the touch module 40 through the touch transmission of the touch portion 22 disposed on the main body waterproof layer 20.
As shown in fig. 4, 6 and 7, the supporting layer 13 further includes a mounting frame 134, the mounting frame 134 is disposed in the fourth accommodating structure 133, the touch motherboard 42 is fixedly connected with the mounting frame 134, the touch motherboard 42 contacts with a side of the touch portion 22 away from the decoration panel 41, and the touch motherboard 42 is electrically connected with the keyboard main body 12. The decoration panel 41 belongs to a material with a certain hardness, and can be specifically referred to a touch control area of a notebook computer, the decoration panel 41 is assembled in a containing cavity formed by the touch portion 22, the touch portion 22 is not provided with a through hole, so that the waterproof performance of the whole keyboard is facilitated, the decoration panel can be in transition fit with the touch portion 22, the decoration panel 41 can support the touch portion 22 to form a plane, the contact between the lower side of the touch portion 22 and the touch control main board 42 positioned below the touch portion 22 is tight, and meanwhile, the decoration panel 41 can also protect the touch control main board 42 from being extruded. The mounting frame 134 is used for positioning and mounting the touch main board 42, and the mounting frame 134 is tightly combined with the fourth accommodating structure 133 through a fastener or an adhesive, so that part of the touch module 40 is compact.
As shown in fig. 3 and fig. 4, in the technical solution of this embodiment, the keyboard further includes a bottom waterproof layer 50, the bottom waterproof layer 50 wraps the keyboard module 10 and is attached to the main waterproof layer 20, the main waterproof layer 20 and the bottom waterproof layer 50 are made of waterproof leather, textile or nano-textile materials, and the thickness of the waterproof layer is above 0.3mm, so as to provide a certain hardness and elasticity, so as to attach to the hands of a user, and provide a certain comfort. The key cap waterproof layer 30 adopts flexible material to make, and key cap waterproof layer 30 can closely combine with main part waterproof layer 20, and the thickness range of key cap waterproof layer 30 is between 0.01mm to 0.2mm, and such thickness can be in the structure of shaping in-process accurate to follow-up better the assembly of carrying out the keyboard. The waterproof layer is provided in consideration of the actual pressing feeling of the key cap 11, and when the thickness of the key cap waterproof layer 30 is between 0.01mm and 0.1mm, the key cap 11 does not affect the actual pressing feeling of the key cap 11 even if the key cap waterproof layer 30 is added, and the key cap waterproof layer 30 in this range is convenient for processing and production. Further, when the thickness of the key cap waterproof layer 30 is between 0.01mm and 0.05mm, the thickness of the key cap waterproof layer 30 is further reduced, so that the key cap waterproof layer is relatively more elastic when being attached to the key cap 11, and can be better adapted to the size of the key cap. Specifically, the thickness of the key cap waterproof layer 30 is 0.03mm, so that the thickness of the key cap waterproof layer 30 is moderate, the flexibility of the key cap waterproof layer 30 can be improved, so that the key cap waterproof layer can be attached to the key cap 11, materials with higher flexibility can be more suitable for pulling of the key cap 11 when the key cap 11 is pressed, the influence of the waterproof layer on the hand feeling when the key cap 11 is pressed is reduced, and the key cap waterproof layer 30 and the main body waterproof layer 20 are tightly combined in a hot pressing or gluing mode. The thinner the flexible material is, the higher the processing difficulty is, the higher the corresponding processing production cost is, the thicker the flexible material is, the lower the processing difficulty is, and the higher the material cost is, so that the processing difficulty and the production cost can be balanced by moderate thickness selection. The bottom waterproof layer 50 is used for carrying out holistic waterproof to the bottom of keyboard, laminates mutually with main part waterproof layer 20 and wraps the whole parcel of keyboard, and such setting makes the keyboard become a whole, and the keyboard upper surface carries out waterproof dustproof through main part waterproof layer 20 and key cap waterproof layer 30, and the bottom carries out waterproof dustproof through bottom waterproof layer 50, and the side combines together through bottom waterproof layer 50 and main part waterproof layer 20 and realizes waterproof dustproof. Specifically, an adhesive may be provided between the bottom waterproof layer 50 and the body waterproof layer 20, or the two may be combined into one body by means of hot pressing, so that the waterproof performance of the keyboard can be enhanced. The main body waterproof layer 20 and the bottom waterproof layer 50 are made of waterproof leather, textile or nano-textile materials, so that the cost can be reduced, and the thin waterproof layer has higher cost, lower yield and easy damage. Therefore, waterproof layers with a certain thickness such as waterproof leather are adopted at the places where pressing is not needed. In addition, the main body waterproof layer 20 needs to have a certain appearance design, and the materials are selected to have good plasticity, so that the appearance design is diversified, the key cap waterproof layer 30 is made of flexible materials, the flexible materials are thinner and have a certain elastic deformation capacity, the shape of the formed keyboard can be better attached to the key cap 11, and the pressing hand feeling can be improved when the key cap is adapted to work.
It should be noted that, in order to facilitate the isolation between the keyboard body 12 and the waterproof material, the bottom plate 51 is disposed between the keyboard body 12 and the bottom waterproof layer 50, so that the keyboard body 12 is affected only by a large amount of winding even if water enters the waterproof layer, and the waterproof layer is more beneficial to the waterproof performance of the keyboard.
In the technical solution of the present embodiment (not shown in the drawings), a layer of keycap waterproof layer 30 is additionally designed on the keycap 11 for waterproof the keycap area structure; the key cap waterproof layer 30 is made of flexible materials, has higher flexible handfeel under the structural strength of appearance stretching modeling, can be well attached to a key cap, and improves pressing handfeel. The interference in the pressing process of the key cap 11 is greatly reduced. The key cap waterproof layer 30 adopts a circumferential embedded design scheme, so that bad visual effect caused by appearance fracture is reduced, and the product integrity is improved. Because the interval between key caps 11 is deeper, main body waterproof layer 20 is difficult to form the shape of keyboard in a row, can not perfectly laminate with key caps 11, through the pre-compaction shaping of thin key cap waterproof layer 30, can realize that key cap waterproof layer 30 becomes the shape of button, and is in the same place with main body waterproof layer 20 and bottom waterproof layer 50 hot pressing to wrap up whole keyboard together, realize waterproof effect.
It should be noted that, in the technical solution of the above embodiment, the main body waterproof layer 20 and the supporting layer 13 are bonded together by hot pressing; the bottom plate 51 and the bottom waterproof layer 50 are bonded together by means of heat pressing; the keyboard main body 12 and the support layer 13 are assembled together by means of heat fusion; the touch main board 42 and the supporting layer 13 are assembled together by means of hot melting; the body waterproof layer 20 and the bottom waterproof layer 50 are bonded together by means of hot pressing; the key cap waterproof layer 30 and the body waterproof layer 20 are bonded together by means of hot pressing; the decorative panel 41 is bonded together with the touch portion 22 of the main body waterproof layer 20 by the back adhesive; the surplus material of the main body waterproof layer 20 and the bottom waterproof layer 50 is cut to an appropriate shape. Such an arrangement can bring about an overall appearance consistency effect while ensuring the pressing feeling of the key cap 11, and protects the keyboard from intrusion of moisture or dust, effectively prolonging the service life of the keyboard. The technical scheme of the embodiment simplifies the means needed to be adopted for waterproofing, avoids a part of refined waterproof structure, can reduce the procedures needed by production, improves the production efficiency and accords with the process production capacity of the current industry.
In a technical solution of the present embodiment (not shown in the drawings), in a second aspect, the present application provides an electronic device, where the electronic device includes a keyboard and a device main body, the keyboard is the keyboard, and signal connection is between the keyboard and the device main body. The electronic equipment can be a notebook computer, a tablet device or other electronic equipment, the keyboard with the signal connection can serve the electronic equipment so as to realize the functions of the keyboard, and the keyboard is convenient to carry and transfer, has good waterproof and dustproof capabilities, can be suitable for environments with severe conditions, and can cope with various living environments. It should be noted that, the signal connection mode may be a wireless signal connection mode, such as a wireless signal connection means of bluetooth, etc., so that the arrangement is more convenient; the cable connection can also be arranged, the signal interaction is carried out through the data line, and the data transmission is more stable and convenient.
In a technical solution of the present embodiment (not shown in the drawings), in a third aspect, the present application provides a method for manufacturing a keyboard, where the keyboard is the keyboard, and the method for manufacturing a keyboard includes the following steps:
s10, attaching the main body waterproof layer 20 and the supporting layer 13 in a hot-pressing mode; the heat pressing mode can tightly combine the two, so that the second accommodating structure 212 and the third accommodating structure 131 are tightly attached to form a whole. Specifically, the back of the waterproof layer 20 of the main body is provided with a back adhesive, which is one type of hot melt adhesive. Before the main body waterproof layer 20 and the supporting layer 13 are hot pressed, the main body waterproof layer 20 and the key cap waterproof layer 30 need to be manufactured into specific shapes before hot pressing in an integrated forming manner so as to be assembled with the keyboard module 10 after being combined with each other.
S20, enabling the keycaps 11 of the keyboard module 10 to penetrate through the supporting layer 13 and the main body waterproof layer 20, and enabling the supporting layer 13 and the keyboard main body 12 to be attached in a hot melting mode;
s30, attaching the main body waterproof layer 20 and the bottom waterproof layer 50 in a hot-pressing mode; the hot pressing mode can be used for coating glue or adhesive on the position to be bonded in advance, and then the glue is solidified in the hot pressing mode, so that bonding is realized.
And S40, bonding the key cap waterproof layer 30 and the main body waterproof layer 20 by a hot pressing mode. It should be noted that, before assembling, the key cap waterproof layer 30 is preformed into the shape of the keyboard, so that the subsequent hot pressing is matched with the key cap 11, and the production manner is that the main waterproof layer 20, the key cap waterproof layer 30 and the bottom waterproof layer 50 form a whole, so that the waterproof performance of the keyboard is effectively improved. The laminated stacking structure of the keyboard is a common design structure of products on the market, and has extremely high production efficiency.
In the technical solution of the present embodiment (not shown in the drawings), after the keycap 11 of the keyboard module 10 passes through the supporting layer 13 and the main body waterproof layer 20, and the supporting layer 13 and the keyboard main body 12 are attached by heat fusion, the method further includes:
s201, electrically connecting the touch main board 42 with the keyboard main body 12; specifically, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. The two can be electrically connected in a lead mode, the main control module is arranged on the keyboard main body 12, the integration level of the keyboard is improved, and the thickness of the keyboard is reduced.
S202, fixing the touch main board 42 on the mounting frame 134 of the supporting layer 13 in a hot melting mode; this arrangement makes the touch pad 42 and the mounting frame 134 integrated, and the structure is more compact.
S203, the decorative panel 41 and the touch portion 22 of the main body waterproof layer 20 are connected together by an adhesive. Such an arrangement enables the touch portion 22 to be coupled to the trim panel 41, and such an arrangement enables the trim panel 41 to support the touch portion 22 for better attachment to the touch motherboard 42. Specifically, the installation of the decoration panel is realized by forming the accommodation cavity in the area of the touch portion 22 by being disposed on the side of the main body waterproof layer 20 away from the touch module 40.
It should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" and the like are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one … …" does not exclude the presence of other like elements in a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.
The foregoing is only a specific embodiment of the invention to enable those skilled in the art to understand or practice the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

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1. A keyboard, comprising:
a keyboard module (10), the keyboard module (10) comprising a plurality of key caps (11) and a keyboard body (12);
a main body waterproof layer (20), wherein the main body waterproof layer (20) is provided with a containing part (21), each key cap (11) passes through the containing part (21), and the main body waterproof layer (20) is connected with the keyboard main body (12);
the key cap waterproof layer (30), key cap waterproof layer (30) are including first laminating portion (31) and second laminating portion (32), first laminating portion (31) and each key cap (11) are kept away from one side laminating of keyboard main part (12), second laminating portion (32) with accommodation portion (21) laminating, main part waterproof layer (20) with key cap waterproof layer (30) are integrated into one piece structure.
2. The keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the accommodating portion (21) further comprises a second accommodating structure (212), the second accommodating structure (212) is net-shaped, the second accommodating structure (212) forms a plurality of first through holes (213), each key cap (11) is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with each first through hole (213), each key cap (11) passes through the first through hole (213) to be attached to the first attaching portion (31), and the second accommodating structure (212) is attached to the second attaching portion (32).
3. The keyboard according to claim 2, wherein the housing portion (21) includes a first housing structure (211), the key cap waterproof layer (30) further includes a third fitting portion (33), the first housing structure (211) is disposed around the plurality of key caps (11), the third fitting portion (33) is disposed around the first fitting portion (31) and the second fitting portion (32), and the third fitting portion (33) is fitted with the first housing structure (211).
4. A keyboard according to claim 3, wherein the keyboard module (10) further comprises a support layer (13), the support layer (13) being disposed between the keyboard body (12) and the body waterproof layer (20), the support layer (13) being respectively bonded to the keyboard body (12) and the body waterproof layer (20).
5. The keyboard according to claim 4, wherein the supporting layer (13) comprises a third accommodating structure (131), the third accommodating structure (131) is in a net shape, the third accommodating structure (131) forms a plurality of second through holes (132), each key cap (11) is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each second through hole (132), each key cap (11) can be attached to the first attaching portion (31) through the third accommodating structure (131), and the third accommodating structure (131) is attached to one side, away from the second attaching portion (32), of the second accommodating structure (212).
6. The keyboard according to claim 4, further comprising a touch module (40), wherein the touch module (40) further comprises a decorative panel (41) and a touch main board (42), the support layer (13) further comprises a fourth accommodating structure (133), the touch main board (42) is disposed in the fourth accommodating structure (133), the main body waterproof layer (20) is disposed at a side far away from the touch main board (42), a touch portion (22) is disposed at a position corresponding to the fourth accommodating structure (133), and the decorative panel (41) is disposed on the touch portion (22).
7. The keyboard according to claim 6, wherein the supporting layer (13) further comprises a mounting frame (134), the mounting frame (134) is disposed in the fourth accommodating structure (133), the touch motherboard (42) is fixedly connected with the mounting frame (134), the touch motherboard (42) is contacted with a side of the touch portion (22) away from the decorative panel (41), and the touch motherboard (42) is electrically connected with the keyboard main body (12).
8. The keyboard according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a bottom waterproof layer (50), wherein the bottom waterproof layer (50) wraps the keyboard module (10) and is attached to the main waterproof layer (20), the main waterproof layer (20) and the bottom waterproof layer (50) are made of waterproof leather, textile or nano-textile materials, the keycap waterproof layer (30) is made of flexible materials, and the keycap waterproof layer (30) can be tightly combined with the main waterproof layer (20).
9. An electronic device comprising a keyboard and a device body, wherein the keyboard is the keyboard of any one of claims 1 to 8, and the keyboard is in signal connection with the device body.
10. A keyboard manufacturing method for manufacturing the keyboard according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising the steps of:
s10, attaching the main body waterproof layer (20) and the supporting layer (13) in a hot-pressing mode;
s20, enabling a keycap (11) of the keyboard module (10) to penetrate through the supporting layer (13) and the main body waterproof layer (20), and enabling the supporting layer (13) and the keyboard main body (12) to be attached in a hot melting mode;
s30, attaching the main body waterproof layer (20) and the bottom waterproof layer (50) in a hot-pressing mode;
and S40, bonding the key cap waterproof layer (30) and the main body waterproof layer (20) in a hot pressing mode.
11. The keyboard manufacturing method according to claim 10, wherein after the keycap (11) of the keyboard module (10) is passed through the support layer (13) and the main body waterproof layer (20), the support layer (13) and the keyboard main body (12) are bonded by heat-fusion, the keyboard manufacturing method further comprises:
s201, electrically connecting the touch main board (42) with the keyboard main body (12);
s202, fixing the touch main board (42) on the mounting frame (134) of the supporting layer (13) in a hot melting mode;
s203, connecting the decoration panel (41) and the touch part (22) of the main body waterproof layer (20) together through an adhesive.
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