CN2662428Y - Elastic element for press key - Google Patents

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CN2662428Y
CN2662428Y CN 03264916 CN03264916U CN2662428Y CN 2662428 Y CN2662428 Y CN 2662428Y CN 03264916 CN03264916 CN 03264916 CN 03264916 U CN03264916 U CN 03264916U CN 2662428 Y CN2662428 Y CN 2662428Y
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廖炳谦
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The utility model provides an elastic element for a key, and is applied for the key. The elastic element comprises an elastic body which has a center part. The elastic body comprises a lug, a conducting layer and a valve which can be closed. The lug is put out from the second side of the elastic body, and has a first end and a second cavity. The conducting layer is on the surface of the first end of the lug, and is communicated with the second cavity through a hole. The valve is arranged on the center, and can be communicated with the first cavity or the second cavity optionally.

Description

The flexible member of button
Technical field
The utility model relates to a kind of flexible member that is applied in the button.
Background technology
Information products have become an indispensable part in modern people's life.The input unit that keyboard is commonly used especially.But have in the daily life accidentally beverage is overturned and spilling to the situation of keyboard.Use out of doors also may to run into and rain and have rainwater to infiltrate situation between the button.
Though adding a circle sealing in button bottom can water spatter proof, also hinders the turnover of air in the button, makes the feel variation in the operating process.Therefore need a kind of flexible member that is applied in the button, make by the bond energy water spatter proof and can protect good operating handle.
Novel content
Main purpose of the present utility model is to provide a kind of flexible member that is used in the button, makes by the bond energy water spatter proof can breathe freely again simultaneously, and good hand feeling is arranged.
The main essence of flexible member of the present utility model has closeable valve or through hole thereon, makes air can pass in and out flexible member.Like this it is applied in the button, can makes button keep good hand feeling.
The utility model provides a kind of flexible member, is applied in the button, and this flexible member comprises an elastic body, and it has a central portion.This elastic body limits one first side and one second side, and they are positioned at the not homonymy of central portion separately.The first side place has one first cavity.The elastic body comprises a protuberance, a conductive layer and a closeable valve.Protuberance is extended by elastic body's second side, and it has one first end and one second cavity.Conductive layer is positioned at first end surfaces of protuberance, and conductive layer has a hole and is communicated with second cavity.Closeable valve is placed in central portion, and selective property ground is communicated with first cavity and second cavity.Air is pushed and can be made closeable valve opening.This flexible member cooperates with a single-layer type thin film switch and is applied in the button.
The utility model also provides a kind of flexible member, is applied in the button.This flexible member comprises an elastic body, and it has a central portion.This elastic body limits one first side and one second side, and they are positioned at the not homonymy of central portion separately.The first side place has one first cavity.The elastic body comprises a protuberance and a closeable valve.Protuberance is extended by elastic body's second side, and it has one second cavity.Closeable valve is placed in central portion, and selective property ground is communicated with first cavity and second cavity.Air is pushed and can be made closeable valve opening.This flexible member cooperates with a multiple field thin film switch and is applied in the button.
The utility model also provides a kind of flexible member, is applied in the button.This flexible member comprises an elastic body, and this elastic body limits one first side and one second side.The elastic body comprises a protuberance and a through hole.Protuberance is extended by elastic body's second side.Through hole is positioned on the elastic body, is communicated with first side and second side.This flexible member cooperates with a multiple field thin film switch and is applied in the button.
The utility model also provides a kind of flexible member, is applied in the button.This flexible member comprises an elastic body.The elastic body has a sidewall, and limits one first side and one second side.The elastic body comprises a protuberance and a closeable valve.Protuberance is extended by elastic body's second side.Closeable valve is positioned on the sidewall, optionally is communicated with first side and second side.Air is pushed and can be made closeable valve opening.This flexible member cooperates with a multiple field thin film switch and is applied in the button.
The utility model also provides the button that comprises above-mentioned flexible member.
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For explaining principle of the present utility model, make following narration in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.Wherein similarly numbering is represented similar elements:
Fig. 1 a is the profile of this New Elastic Component on Cool first embodiment;
Fig. 1 b is the slit vertical view of this New Elastic Component on Cool first embodiment;
Fig. 1 c is applied to the schematic diagram of button for this New Elastic Component on Cool first embodiment;
But Fig. 1 d and Fig. 1 e are the action schematic diagram of closure valve among first embodiment;
Fig. 2 a is this New Elastic Component on Cool second embodiment profile;
Fig. 2 b is applied to the schematic diagram of button for this New Elastic Component on Cool second embodiment;
But Fig. 2 c and Fig. 2 d are the action schematic diagram of closure valve among second embodiment;
Fig. 3 a is this New Elastic Component on Cool the 3rd embodiment profile;
Fig. 3 b is applied to the schematic diagram of button for this New Elastic Component on Cool the 3rd embodiment;
Fig. 4 a is this New Elastic Component on Cool the 4th embodiment profile;
Fig. 4 b is applied to the schematic diagram of button for this New Elastic Component on Cool the 4th embodiment;
Fig. 5 a is this New Elastic Component on Cool the 5th embodiment profile; And
Fig. 5 b is applied to the schematic diagram of button for this New Elastic Component on Cool the 5th embodiment.
Embodiment
First embodiment
Fig. 1 a is the profile of this New Elastic Component on Cool first embodiment 100.This flexible member 100 comprises an elastic body 101.Elastic body 101 has a central portion 103.Elastic body 101 limits one first side and one second side, is each positioned at the not homonymy of central portion 103.The first side place has one first cavity 105 and is communicated with atmosphere.Elastic body 103 also comprises a protuberance 107, one conductive layers 113 and a closeable valve 117.Protuberance 107 is extended by elastic body's 101 second sides, has one first end 109 and one second cavity 111.Conductive layer 113 is positioned at first end, 109 surfaces, and this conductive layer 113 has a hole 115 and is communicated with second cavity 111.Closeable valve 117 places central portion 103, and selective property ground is communicated with first cavity 105 and second cavity 111.Elastic body 101 also limits one the 3rd cavity 129, and it is positioned at second side.
In present embodiment 100, closeable valve 117 comprises a slit 119.The vertical view in slit 119 shown in Fig. 1 b, the similar tool marks of shape.Slit 119 is " U " font tool marks in present embodiment 100, but can be "-" shapes such as "+" also, is not limited to described shape.
Shown in Fig. 1 c, this flexible member 100 cooperates with a single-layer type thin film switch 121 and is applied in the button 102.And between flexible member 100 and thin film switch 121, be coated with and infiltrate with waterproof with marine glue 127.
Simultaneously with reference to figure 1c and Fig. 1 d.When Fig. 1 d presses keycap 104 for the user, the schematic diagram that air is discharged.The user depresses keycap 104, makes flexible member 100 distortion, causes air pressure in the 3rd cavity 129 and second cavity 111 greater than the interior pressure of first cavity 105.So air, is pushed closeable valve 117 slit 119 is strengthened after hole 115 enters second cavity 111 by the 3rd cavity 129, valve 117 is opened.Then air is flowed to first cavity 105 and is escaped into atmosphere.So conductive layer 113 is contact electric conductors 125 smoothly, reach the conducting purpose and can import data.Simultaneously with reference to figure 1c and Fig. 1 e.The schematic diagram that air returned when Fig. 1 e decontroled keycap 104 for the user.When user's relieving, the air pressure in first cavity 105 is greater than the pressure in the 3rd cavity 129 and second cavity 111.Then air follows original route and returns second side, and flexible member 100 also resiles.In the button 102 of hence one can see that present embodiment 100, air can free in and out, but button 102 water spatter proofs and have good hand feeling simultaneously then.
Second embodiment
Fig. 2 a is this New Elastic Component on Cool second embodiment 200 profiles.This flexible member embodiment 200 comprises an elastic body 201.Elastic body 201 has a central portion 203.Elastic body 201 limits one first side and one second side, is each positioned at the not homonymy of central portion 203.The first side place has one first cavity 205 and is communicated with atmosphere.Elastic body 203 also comprises a protuberance 207 and a closeable valve 117.Protuberance 207 is extended by elastic body's 201 second sides, has one second cavity 211.Closeable valve 217 places central portion 203, and selective property ground is communicated with first cavity 205 and second cavity 211.Elastic body 201 also limits one the 3rd cavity 229, and it is positioned at second side, and utilizes a hole (not shown) to be communicated with second cavity 211.In present embodiment 200, closeable valve 217 comprises a slit 219, and it is " U " font tool marks, but can be shapes such as "-", "+" also, is not limited to described shape.
Shown in Fig. 2 b, this flexible member 200 cooperates with a multiple field thin film switch 221 and is applied in the button 202.And between flexible member 200 and thin film switch 221, be coated with and infiltrate with waterproof with marine glue 227.
Simultaneously with reference to figure 2b and Fig. 2 c.When Fig. 2 c presses keycap 204 for the user, the schematic diagram that air is discharged.The user depresses keycap 204, makes flexible member 200 distortion, causes air pressure in the 3rd cavity 229 and second cavity 211 greater than the interior pressure of first cavity 205.So air, is pushed closeable valve 217 slit 219 is strengthened after the hole (not shown) enters second cavity 211 by the 3rd cavity 229, valve 217 is opened.Then air is flowed to first cavity 205 and is escaped into atmosphere.So protuberance 207 can press down thin film switch 221 smoothly, electric conductor 225 is contacted with each other, reach the conducting purpose and import data.Simultaneously with reference to figure 2b and Fig. 2 d.The schematic diagram that air returned when Fig. 2 d decontroled keycap 204 for the user.When user's relieving, the air pressure in first cavity 205 is greater than the pressure in the 3rd cavity 229 and second cavity 211.Then air follows original route and returns second side, and flexible member 200 also resiles.In the button 202 of hence one can see that present embodiment 200, air can free in and out, but button 202 water spatter proofs and have good hand feeling simultaneously then.
The 3rd embodiment
Fig. 3 a is the profile of this New Elastic Component on Cool the 3rd embodiment 300.This flexible member 300 comprises an elastic body 301.This elastic body 301 limits one first side and one second side, and first side is communicated with atmosphere.Elastic body 301 comprises a protuberance 307 and through hole 317.Protuberance 307 is extended by elastic body 301 second side, and in present embodiment 300, through hole 317 is positioned at elastic body 301 sidewall, and it is communicated with first side and second side.
Please refer to Fig. 3 b.This flexible member 300 cooperates with a multiple field thin film switch 321 and is applied in the button 302.And between flexible member 300 and thin film switch 321, be coated with and infiltrate with waterproof with marine glue 327.The user depresses keycap 304, makes flexible member 300 distortion, and it is big that the air pressure of second side becomes.Then air via through holes 317 escapes into atmosphere from second effluent toward first side.So protuberance 307 can press down thin film switch 321 smoothly, two electric conductors 325 are contacted with each other, reach the conducting purpose and import data.When user's relieving, air follows original route and returns second side, and flexible member 300 also resiles.Hence one can see that in button 302, and air can free in and out, but button 302 water spatter proofs and have good hand feeling simultaneously then.
The 4th embodiment
Fig. 4 a is the profile of this New Elastic Component on Cool the 4th embodiment 400.Present embodiment 400 is similar to previous embodiment 300, and its difference is that through hole 417 is positioned at elastic body 401 central portion.
With reference to figure 4b.This flexible member 400 cooperates with a multiple field thin film switch 421 and is applied in the button 402.And between flexible member 400 and thin film switch 421, be coated with and infiltrate with waterproof with marine glue 427.The user depresses keycap 404, makes flexible member 400 distortion, and it is big that the air pressure of second side becomes.Then the air via through holes 417, squeezed toward first side by second side and escape into atmosphere.So protuberance 407 can press down thin film switch 421 smoothly, two electric conductors 425 are contacted with each other, reach the conducting purpose and import data.When user's relieving, air follows original route and returns second side, and flexible member 400 also resiles.Hence one can see that in button 402, and air can free in and out, but button 402 water spatter proofs and have good hand feeling simultaneously then.
The 5th embodiment
Fig. 5 a is this New Elastic Component on Cool the 5th embodiment 500 profiles.This flexible member 500 comprises an elastic body 501.Elastic body 501 limits one first side and one second side, and has a sidewall 523.First side is communicated with atmosphere.Elastic body 501 comprises a protuberance 507 and a closeable valve 517.Protuberance 507 is extended by elastic body's 501 second sides, and closeable valve 517 is positioned on the sidewall 523, and selective property ground is communicated with first side and second side.
In present embodiment 500, closeable valve 517 comprises a slit 519.Slit 519 is similar tool marks in this embodiment 500.
With reference to figure 5b.This flexible member 500 also cooperates with a multiple field thin film switch 521 and is applied in the button 502.And between flexible member 500 and thin film switch 521, be coated with and infiltrate with waterproof with marine glue 527.The user depresses keycap 504, and the second side air pressure is increased.Then air is pushed closeable valve 517, and slit 519 is strengthened and 517 unlatchings of closeable valve.Then air is able to escape into atmosphere from second effluent toward first side.So protuberance 507 presses down thin film switch 521 smoothly, two electric conductors 525 are contacted with each other, reach the conducting purpose and import data.When user's relieving, air follows original route and returns second side, and sidewall 523 also resiles.Hence one can see that in button 502, and air can free in and out, but then button 502 water spatter proofs also have good hand feeling simultaneously.
Above-mentioned explanation is not the restriction to the utility model category, and the arrangement of above-mentioned explanation and various change and identity property is all within the scope of the utility model claim protection.

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1. the flexible member of a button, it is applied in the button, it is characterized in that described flexible member comprises: an elastic body, it has a central portion, and described elastic body limits one first side and one second side, and described first side and described second side are positioned at the not homonymy of described central portion, the first side place has one first cavity, wherein said elastic body comprises: a protuberance, extend by elastic body's second side, and described protuberance has one first end and one second cavity; One conductive layer is positioned at first end surfaces of described protuberance, and described conductive layer has a hole and is communicated with one second cavity; And a closeable valve, be placed in central portion, optionally be communicated with first cavity and second cavity.
2. flexible member as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that described closeable valve comprises a slit.
3. flexible member as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that described elastic body limits one the 3rd cavity, and it is positioned at second side, and the 3rd cavity is communicated with second cavity by hole, and first cavity is communicated with atmosphere.
4. flexible member as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that described flexible member cooperates with a single-layer type thin film switch and is applied in the button.
5. the flexible member of a button, it is applied in the button, it is characterized in that described flexible member comprises:
One elastic body, it has a central portion, and described elastic body limits one first side and one second side, and described first side and described second side are positioned at the not homonymy of described central portion, and the first side place has one first cavity, and wherein said elastic body comprises:
One protuberance is extended by elastic body's second side, and described protuberance has one second cavity; And
One closeable valve is placed in central portion, optionally is communicated with first cavity and second cavity.
6. flexible member as claimed in claim 5 is characterized in that described closeable valve comprises a slit.
7. flexible member as claimed in claim 5 is characterized in that described elastic body limits one the 3rd cavity, and it is positioned at second side, and the 3rd cavity is communicated with second cavity, and first cavity is communicated with atmosphere.
8. the flexible member of a button, it is applied in the button, it is characterized in that described flexible member comprises:
One elastic body, described elastic body limit one first side and one second side, and wherein said elastic body comprises:
One protuberance is extended by elastic body's second side; And
One through hole is positioned on the elastic body, and described through hole is communicated with first side and second side.
9. flexible member as claimed in claim 8 is characterized in that described elastic body has a central portion, and through hole is positioned on the described central portion.
10. flexible member as claimed in claim 8 is characterized in that described first side is communicated with atmosphere.
11. the flexible member of a button, it is applied in the button, it is characterized in that described flexible member comprises:
One elastic body, it has a sidewall, and described elastic body limits one first side and one second side, and wherein said elastic body comprises:
One protuberance is extended by elastic body's second side; And
One closeable valve is positioned on the described sidewall, optionally is communicated with first side and second side.
12. flexible member as claimed in claim 11 is characterized in that described closeable valve comprises a slit.
13. flexible member as claimed in claim 11 is characterized in that described first side is communicated with atmosphere.
14. as claim 5,8 or 11 described flexible members, its characteristic is that described flexible member cooperates with a multiple field thin film switch and is applied in the button.
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CN102568887A (en) * 2010-12-28 2012-07-11 瀚斯宝丽股份有限公司 Keystroke structure capable of preventing dust from attaching
CN108461340A (en) * 2017-02-22 2018-08-28 宏碁股份有限公司 Keysheet module and the electronic device for using this Keysheet module
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