JP3083182U - Key top replaceable key switch - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a key switch in which a key top is fitted to a key top sheet so that the key top can be appropriately replaced as needed. The key top replaceable key switch of the present invention includes a key top sheet, an outer ring portion is provided above the key top sheet, and a hollow storage chamber is provided in the middle of the outer ring portion. The present invention also includes a key top, the key top is provided with a fitting portion that matches the shape of the outer ring portion, is coupled to the outer ring portion, and one key rod is extended downward to the key top to form the outer ring. The key top is replaceable by inserting the key top and the outer ring basically in a fitting manner.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a type of key switch having a replaceable key top, and more particularly, to a key switch structure in which a key top is fitted to a key top sheet so that the key top can be appropriately replaced as needed. About.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Current keyboards do not already have simply installed character keys, numeric keys, cursor keys, and F1-F12 keys, and many so-called multimedia function keys have been increased, and the volume of these multimedia keys is relatively small. It is small and sits on top of the keyboard.

According to the traditional key switch design, the multimedia key is designed by using a general key switch idea, is easy to manufacture, and reduces the key height. However, for a manufacturer, the key manufactured every month is in the order of one million particles, and once the printing of a keytop is completed (typically, the function code on the keytop is printed), the mutual key is printed. It could not be replaced and used, resulting in considerable waste.

[0004] For the user, the general public, especially adolescents, may want to exchange the color of the key. However, traditional keys can only replace the entire keyboard, not simply the keys, and especially if you define the keys yourself, traditional keys have their functions assigned to individual keys. Could not be displayed.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a key top replaceable key switch that overcomes the aforementioned disadvantages of traditional keys.

[0006]

[Problem to be solved by the invention] Specifically, a main object of the invention is to provide a kind of key top replaceable key switch, which includes a key top sheet and a key top, and includes a key top sheet and a key top. The key top and the key top sheet are fitted with each other, and the key top can be replaced as needed.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a kind of key top replaceable key switch, which is transparent for the key top, and a label on which a user writes a key function is provided inside the key top. , The function of that key can be displayed.

[0008] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a kind of key switch with replaceable key top, which has a transparent key top and can be combined with a pre-installed light emitter on the keyboard. Thus, it is assumed that the key switch is a key switch having a light emitting function.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The invention according to claim 1 is a key top replaceable key switch having a key top sheet and a key top coupled on the key top sheet, wherein an outer ring portion is provided above the key top sheet, A storage chamber is formed in the middle of the ring, a bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the storage chamber, a slight rib is provided at the center of the bottom plate, and a fitting corresponding to the shape of the outer ring is provided below the keytop. And a key rod extending downward is provided inside the key top. When the key rod is fitted to the key top sheet, the key rod is inserted into the accommodation chamber. It is a key switch with a replaceable key top, which is inserted and fitted with the rib of the bottom plate.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 The key switch having a replaceable key top according to the present invention includes a key top sheet, an outer ring portion is provided above the key top sheet, and a hollow storage chamber is provided in the middle of the outer ring portion. In addition, a key top is provided.The key top is provided with a fitting part that matches the shape of the outer ring part, and is connected to the outer ring part.One key rod is extended downward on the key top to accommodate the outer ring part. The key top is inserted into the room, the key top and the outer ring are connected by a fitting method, and the key top can be replaced.

[0011]

【Example】

 As shown in FIG. 1, the key top replaceable key switch 100 of the present invention includes a key top sheet 10 and a key top 20, and the key top 20 is coupled on the key top sheet 10.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the key top sheet 10 is provided with an outer ring portion 11 at an upper portion, a storage chamber 12 is provided at the center of the outer ring portion 11, and a bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the storage chamber 12. 13 are provided, and a slight rib 14 is provided at the center of the bottom plate 13.

A fitting portion 21 corresponding to the shape of the outer ring portion 11 is provided below the key top 20 and is fitted to the outer ring portion 11 mutually. In principle, the shapes of the outer ring portion 11 and the fitting portion 21 are non-circular, and both can be smoothly coupled and removed. A key rod 22 extending downward is provided inside the key top 20, and when the key top 20 is fitted to the key top sheet 20, the key rod 22 is inserted into the storage chamber 12 of the key top sheet 10, The ribs 14 of the bottom plate 13 are fitted to each other (see FIGS. 2 and 3).

The key top 20 and the key top sheet 10 can be easily disassembled from each other, so that the key top 20 can be replaced at any time as needed. If you replace the, you do not need to pay any more. Similarly, the user can exchange a different keytop 20 at any time, for example, exchange colors, without having to exchange the entire keyboard.

Of course, when newly defining a key function, the key top 20 may be simply removed and replaced. If the key top 20 and the entire key switch 100 adopt a transparent design, the user can directly view the function of the key by placing a sign having a sign function inside the key top 20. Since it is made of a transparent material, the key switch can be made to emit light by a light emitting element provided on the keyboard.

[0016]

[Effect of the invention]

 Taken together, the present invention provides a key top replaceable key switch, which avoids wastage of the manufacturing plant, further provides versatility in use, and has the disadvantages of traditional keyboard key switches. In addition to solving the problem, the invention is a device that enhances the practicality of the key switch, has a progressive property, and satisfies the requirements for utility model registration.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 key switch 10 key top sheet 20 key top 11 outer ring part 12 accommodation room 13 bottom plate 14 rib 22 key rod

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A key top exchangeable key switch comprising a key top sheet and a key top coupled on the key top sheet, wherein an outer ring portion is provided above the key top sheet. A storage chamber is formed in the middle of the storage chamber, a bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the storage chamber, a slight rib is provided at the center of the bottom plate, and a fitting portion corresponding to the shape of the outer ring portion is provided below the keytop. A key rod extending downward is provided inside the key top and is fitted to the outer ring portion, and the key rod is inserted into the accommodation chamber when fitted to the key top sheet. A key top replaceable key switch, wherein the key top is interchangeable with a rib of a bottom plate.