CN201210457Y - Press key and keyboard - Google Patents
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The utility model discloses a button and a keyboard, comprising a bottom plate, a thin film circuit, an elastic element, an upper cover and a button cap. The upper cover comprises a rib wall comprising at least a first locking part. A first vertical distance is limited between at least a first locking part and the thin film circuit. The button cap comprises at least a second locking part corresponding to the first locking part and a plurality of assistant fixed parts. A second vertical distance is limited between a press part of the button cap and at least a second locking part. The plurality of assistant fixed parts is formed on peripheral surface of the button cap and extends externally. The button cap is inserted to the rib wall. At least a first locking part and at least a second locking part are locked and the plurality of assistant fixed parts leans against the inner wall of the rib wall, which makes the button cap move vertically corresponding to the upper cover.
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Technical field
The utility model relates to a kind of button and uses the keyboard of this button, the button that can firmly move up and down when particularly relating to a kind of being pressed.
Background technology
Growth along with informatization, information equipment is also and then universal day by day, with regard to the computer of normal contact, various label and pattern are not only being arranged on the market, its feeler more extends to places such as family, factory, company, office and school, its use aspect even be popularized for each stratum has almost become the daily essential product of people.Existing computer comprises desktop computer and notebook computer, needs the collocation keyboard mostly, carries out operations such as character input for the user.
The present employed keyboard of computor-keyboard " the keyboard press button structure improvement appends two " of number No. 409930 being disclosed as, TaiWan, China patent announcement, the support portion of its keycap is longer, so key stroke is longer, rocks problem easily.But lightening along with keyboard Designing, main category of the present utility model is to provide a kind of keyboard of lacking the button of support portion and short stroke and using this button, to address the above problem.
The utility model content
The keyboard that a purpose of the present utility model is to provide a kind of button and uses this button.
The purpose of this utility model is achieved in that promptly provides a kind of button, and this button comprises base plate, thin film circuit (membrane circuit), elastic component (deformable member), loam cake and keycap.Thin film circuit is arranged on the base plate, and elastic component is arranged on the thin film circuit.
Loam cake has a hole and is arranged on the thin film circuit, causes elastic component between loam cake and thin film circuit.Loam cake and comprise the rib wall, and the rib wall extends towards the direction away from elastic component around hole.At least one first buckling parts (retaining portion) that the rib wall comprises the upper end that is formed at itself and extends internally, and one first vertical range is defined between at least one first buckling parts and the thin film circuit.
Keycap comprises the support portion of the lower surface extension of press section (button portion) and self-pressing portion.The support portion comprises corresponding at least one second buckling parts of at least one first buckling parts and a plurality of auxiliary retention portion (auxiliary fastening portion).At least one second buckling parts be formed at the support portion around on the face and stretch out, and one second vertical range is defined between press section and at least one second buckling parts.These a plurality of auxiliary retention portion be formed at respectively the support portion around protrude on the face and outwards.
The support portion of keycap cooperates inserts in the rib wall, and at least one first buckling parts and at least one second buckling parts be the inwall of fastening and these a plurality of auxiliary retention portion interference ribs walls mutually, causes the keycap can be with respect to loam cake vertical moving firmly.In addition, the ratio of second vertical range and first vertical range is haply between 0.7 to 0.9.
Of the present utility modelly also provide a kind of keyboard, it comprises base plate, thin film circuit, a plurality of elastic component, loam cake and a plurality of keycap.Thin film circuit is arranged on the base plate, and these a plurality of elastic components are arranged on the thin film circuit.
Loam cake has a plurality of holes that should a plurality of elastic components and is arranged on the thin film circuit, causes these a plurality of elastic components between this loam cake and this thin film circuit.Loam cake and comprise a plurality of rib walls, and each the rib wall in these a plurality of rib walls extends towards the direction away from a corresponding elastic component around a corresponding hole.At least one first buckling parts that each rib wall comprises the upper end that is formed at itself and extends internally, and one first vertical range is defined between at least one first buckling parts and the thin film circuit.
These a plurality of keycaps are respectively to should a plurality of rib walls, and the support portion that comprises the press section and extended by the lower surface of press section of each keycap in these a plurality of keycaps.The support portion comprises at least one second buckling parts and a plurality of auxiliary retention portion corresponding at least one first buckling parts.At least one second buckling parts be formed at the support portion around on the face and stretch out, and one second vertical range is defined between press section and at least one second buckling parts.These a plurality of auxiliary retention portion be formed at respectively the support portion around protrude on the face and outwards.
The support portion of each keycap cooperates inserts in the corresponding rib wall, and at least one first buckling parts and at least one second buckling parts be the inwall of fastening and these a plurality of auxiliary retention portion interference ribs walls mutually, causes the keycap can be with respect to loam cake vertical moving firmly.In addition, the ratio of second vertical range and first vertical range is haply between 0.7 to 0.9.
Advantage of the present utility model is, is compared to background technology, button of the present utility model firmly vertical moving and unlikely phenomenon of rocking in the process that the user pushes.Along with the variation of button design, button of the present utility model has the application of height and good using character is provided.
Can be further understood by following utility model detailed description and appended accompanying drawing about advantage of the present utility model and spirit.
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Fig. 1 is the external view of the button of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
Fig. 2 is the decomposition view of the button of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
Fig. 3 is the front view of the button of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
Fig. 4 is the cross section view of the button among Fig. 3;
Fig. 5 is the end view of the button of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;
Fig. 6 is the cross section view of the button among Fig. 5.
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1: button 10: base plate
12: thin film circuit 14: loam cake
16: keycap 18: elastic component
120: switch 140: the rib wall
142: hole 160: press section
162: support portion 180: support column
182: 1400: the first buckling partss of switch contact jaw
1620: face 1622 on every side: auxiliary retention portion
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See also Fig. 1 to Fig. 6.Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are external view and the decomposition views that illustrates respectively according to the button 1 of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are front view and the cross section views that illustrates respectively according to the button 1 of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 are end view and the cross section views that illustrates respectively according to the button 1 of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.
In one embodiment, elastic component 18 can be a dome body member (dome member).In addition, elastic component 18 can be made by rubber (rubber) or a macromolecule (polymer) material.
At least one first buckling parts 1400 that rib wall 140 comprises the upper end that is formed at itself and extends internally.In actual applications, first buckling parts 1400 can have the form of trip as shown in Figure 5.Be noted that it can be designed according to the actual requirements in the quantity of first buckling parts 1400 and position, for example the profile of button 1 and size etc.As shown in Figure 5, rib wall 140 can comprise a pair of first buckling parts 1400, and should lay respectively at the opposition side of rib wall 140 and all extend internally first buckling parts 1400.In addition, one first vertical range Y is defined between at least one first buckling parts 1400 and the thin film circuit 12.
Keycap 16 comprises the support portion 162 of the lower surface extension of press section 160 and self-pressing portion 160.Press section 160 can have a tabular profile and little curved downwards, allows the user be convenient to the application of force and pushes.The support portion 162 of keycap 16 cooperates inserts in the rib wall 140.As shown in Figure 5, support portion 162 comprises at least one second buckling parts 1624 corresponding at least one first buckling parts 1400.At least one second buckling parts 1624 be formed at support portion 162 around on the face 1620 and stretch out.In principle, it can be designed according to the specification of first buckling parts 1400 in the quantity of second buckling parts 1624 and position.
In addition, support portion 162 and comprise a plurality of auxiliary retention portion 1622, and these a plurality of auxiliary retention portion 1622 be formed at respectively support portion 162 around on the face 1620 and outwards protrude.In actual applications, auxiliary retention portion 1622 can be from the support portion 162 around the list structure that protrudes of face 1620 and extending up and down.Be noted that it can be designed according to the actual requirements in the quantity of auxiliary retention portion 1622, profile and position, for example the size of support portion 162 and cross section etc.In addition, one second vertical range X is defined between press section 160 and at least one second buckling parts 1624.
In this specific embodiment, it is square cross section haply that support portion 162 can have.In order to cooperate as being somebody's turn to do first buckling parts 1400 among Fig. 5, support portion 162 can comprise a pair of second buckling parts 1624.Should to second buckling parts 1624 can be formed at support portion 162 around on the face 1620 and lay respectively at opposition side.In addition, support portion 162 can comprise four auxiliary retention portion 1622, and is formed at each corner near the square-section respectively.
Insert in the process of rib wall 140 support portion 162 at keycap 16, at least one first buckling parts 1400 can be extruded and slip under at least one second buckling parts 1624, after at least one first buckling parts 1400 and at least one second buckling parts 1624 fastened mutually, the beginning was finished the action that insert support portion 162.Because at least one first buckling parts 1400 fastens mutually with at least one second buckling parts 1624, therefore can prevent that keycap 16 from being come off by rib wall 140.In addition, after rib walls 140 are inserted in the support portion 162 of keycap 16, the inwall that these a plurality of auxiliary retention portion 1622 can interference ribs wall 140.Therefore on function, these a plurality of auxiliary retention portion 1622 can reduce the support portion 162 of keycap 16 and the clearance between the rib wall 140, and the user repeatedly during pressing keys 1, keycap 16 can be with respect to loam cake 14 vertical moving and can not rocking firmly.
Be noted that the ratio of the second vertical range X and the first vertical range Y is haply between 0.7 to 0.9.The back is found after tested, and under the configuration of this ratio, button 1 can firmly move up and down in the process of being pushed repeatedly, unlikely run-off the straight shakiness or the phenomenon of rocking.
Please consult Fig. 5 again.In actual applications, keycap 16 can comprise the newel 1626 on the lower surface that is formed at press section 160, and elastic component 18 has the support column 180 of corresponding newel 1626 on it.In addition, thin film circuit 12 has a switch 120 on it, and elastic component 18 comprises a switch contact jaw (switch contact) 182 that should switch 120.When keycap 16 is pressed and when moving down, newel 1626 can prop up support column 180 and press down and make elastic component 18 distortion, causes switch contact jaw 182 contact-making switches 120.On the practice, input or other function that the switch 120 on the thin film circuit 12 and whether contacting of the switch contact jaw 182 of elastic component 18 can be reached character.
Provide a kind of keyboard that comprises aforementioned keys according to another specific embodiment of the present utility model.In actual applications, keyboard can be the keyboard that the keyboard used of pedestal table mo(u)ld top half computer or notebook computer are used, but not as limit.Basically, the basic structure of button is please consulted Fig. 1 to Fig. 6 again.
Keyboard comprises base plate, thin film circuit, a plurality of elastic component, loam cake and a plurality of keycap.Thin film circuit is arranged on the base plate, and these a plurality of elastic components are arranged on the thin film circuit.
Loam cake has a plurality of holes that should a plurality of elastic components and is arranged on the thin film circuit, causes these a plurality of elastic components between loam cake and thin film circuit.Loam cake and comprise a plurality of rib walls, and each the rib wall in these a plurality of rib walls extends towards the direction away from a corresponding elastic component around a corresponding hole.
At least one first buckling parts that each rib wall comprises the upper end that is formed at itself and extends internally.Be noted that it can be designed according to the actual requirements in the quantity of first buckling parts and position, for example the profile of button and size etc.In addition, one first vertical range is defined between at least one first buckling parts and the thin film circuit.
These a plurality of keycaps are respectively to should a plurality of rib walls, and the support portion that comprises the press section and extended by the lower surface of press section of each keycap in these a plurality of keycaps.The support portion comprises at least one second buckling parts and a plurality of auxiliary retention portion corresponding at least one first buckling parts.At least one second buckling parts be formed at the support portion around on the face and stretch out.In principle, it can be designed according to the specification of first buckling parts in the quantity of second buckling parts and position.In addition, one second vertical range is defined between press section and at least one second buckling parts.These a plurality of auxiliary retention portion be formed at respectively the support portion around protrude on the face and outwards.
The support portion of each keycap cooperates inserts in the corresponding rib wall, and at least one thus first buckling parts and at least one second buckling parts fasten to prevent that keycap from being come off by the rib wall mutually.In addition, the inwall that these a plurality of auxiliary retention portion can the interference ribs wall causes the keycap can be with respect to loam cake vertical moving firmly.Be noted that the ratio of second vertical range and first vertical range is haply between 0.7 to 0.9.
Be compared to background technology, according to button of the present utility model firmly vertical moving and unlikely phenomenon of rocking in the process that the user pushes.Along with the variation of button design, button of the present utility model has the application of height and good using character is provided.
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1. a button is characterized in that, comprises: base plate; Thin film circuit, this thin film circuit are arranged on this base plate; Elastic component, this elastic component are arranged on this thin film circuit; Loam cake, this loam cake has a hole, this loam cake is arranged on this thin film circuit, cause this elastic component between this loam cake and this thin film circuit, this loam cake and comprise a rib wall, this rib wall extends towards the direction away from this elastic component around this hole, at least one first buckling parts that this rib wall comprises a upper end that is formed at itself and extends internally, and wherein one first vertical range is defined between this at least one first buckling parts and this thin film circuit; And keycap, this keycap comprises a press section and a lower surface of this press section one support portion of extending certainly, this support portion comprises at least one second buckling parts and a plurality of auxiliary retention portion corresponding to this at least one first buckling parts, this at least one second buckling parts be formed at this support portion one around on the face and stretch out, wherein one second vertical range is defined between this press section and this at least one second buckling parts, these a plurality of auxiliary retention portion be formed at respectively this support portion around protrude on the face and outwards; Wherein this support portion of this keycap cooperates in this rib wall of insertion, one inwall of the mutual fastening of this at least one first buckling parts and this at least one second buckling parts and these a plurality of these rib walls of auxiliary retention portion butt, cause this keycap can be with respect to this loam cake vertical moving firmly, a ratio of this second vertical range and this first vertical range be between 0.7 to 0.9.
2. button as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that, this thin film circuit has a switch on it, and this elastic component comprises a switch contact jaw that should switch.
3. button as claimed in claim 2, it is characterized in that, this keycap comprises the newel on this lower surface that is formed at this press section, this elastic component has on it a support column that should newel, when this keycap moves down, this newel props up this support column and presses down and make the distortion of this elastic component, causes this switch contact jaw to contact this switch.
4. a keyboard is characterized in that, comprises: base plate; Thin film circuit, this thin film circuit are arranged on this base plate; A plurality of elastic components, these a plurality of elastic components are arranged on this thin film circuit; Loam cake, this loam cake has a plurality of holes that should a plurality of elastic components, this loam cake is arranged on this thin film circuit, cause these a plurality of elastic components between this loam cake and this thin film circuit, this loam cake and comprise a plurality of rib walls, each rib wall in these a plurality of rib walls extends towards the direction away from a corresponding elastic component around a corresponding hole, at least one first buckling parts that each rib wall comprises a upper end that is formed at itself and extends internally, wherein one first vertical range is defined between this at least one first buckling parts and this thin film circuit; And a plurality of keycaps, these a plurality of keycaps are respectively to should a plurality of rib walls, the support portion that each keycap in these a plurality of keycaps comprises a press section and extended by a lower surface of this press section, this support portion comprises at least one second buckling parts and a plurality of auxiliary retention portion corresponding to this at least one first buckling parts, this at least one second buckling parts be formed at this support portion one around on the face and stretch out, wherein one second vertical range is defined between this press section and this at least one second buckling parts, these a plurality of auxiliary retention portion be formed at respectively this support portion around protrude on the face and outwards; Wherein this support portion of each keycap cooperates in the insertion one corresponding rib wall, one inwall of the mutual fastening of this at least one first buckling parts and this at least one second buckling parts and these a plurality of these rib walls of auxiliary retention portion butt, cause this keycap can be with respect to this loam cake vertical moving firmly, a ratio of this second vertical range and this first vertical range be between 0.7 to 0.9.
5. keyboard as claimed in claim 4 is characterized in that, this thin film circuit has a plurality of switches on it, and each elastic component comprises the switch contact jaw to the switch in should a plurality of switches.
6. keyboard as claimed in claim 5, it is characterized in that, each keycap comprises the newel on this lower surface that is formed at this press section, and each elastic component has on it a support column that should newel, when this keycap moves down, this newel props up this support column and presses down and make the distortion of this elastic component, causes this switch contact jaw to contact this switch.
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