TW201120931A - Key-press structure of slim keyboard. - Google Patents

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TW201120931A
TW201120931A TW98142225A TW98142225A TW201120931A TW 201120931 A TW201120931 A TW 201120931A TW 98142225 A TW98142225 A TW 98142225A TW 98142225 A TW98142225 A TW 98142225A TW 201120931 A TW201120931 A TW 201120931A
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A key-press structure of a slim keyboard is provided, comprising: a first bracket and a second bracket, which lie between a keycap and a keyboard, are provided for moving a keycap up or down from a keyboard; a support unit for connecting the keycap; a trigger unit installed between the support unit and the keyboard. The support unit comprises: a pressed section for resisting the keycap; a touch-pressure section for urging against the trigger unit; a balanced section installed between the pressed section and the touch-pressure section. The trigger unit comprises a resilience section. The resilience section pressed by the touch-pressure section can create deformation and proceed with key-press event for triggering a circuit board to issue an instruction, and the deformation of the resilience section generates a touch drop. And, after the resilience section turns back to its original status, the feedback signals generated from the support unit to the keycap produces a tactile pressure sensing, so that when a user presses the keypad for operation, he will feel the obvious sense of touch.

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201120931 六、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 [0001] 本發明係有關一種薄型鍵盤之按壓結構,尤指一種降低 鍵帽按壓行程以達鍵盤之薄型化設計’並可同時產生明 顯按壓觸感之按壓結構。 【先前技術】 [0002] 於現今電腦產業市場,無論是桌上型電腦或者是筆記型 電腦,均以輕薄化作為主要銷售之訴求,尤以筆記型電 腦來說,鍵盤模組所占總厚度之比例為影響其整體體積 〇 的一大因素,因此,各家廠商均致力於鍵盤模組機構之 設計,以減少卷腦或其周邊件的體積》 [0003] 習知的鍵盤按鍵結構如中華民國專利第440784號、第 369637號、第 1229360號、第 534389¾ 與第 426187號 ,所揭示之結構均如『圖1』所示,主要包含有一鍵帽5〇 、一受該鍵帽觸發產生訊號之電路板60、”設於該電路 . ::ϋ : - < =is: - — .1 板60下方的基板65.、一兩端:分.別連接該鍵帽5〇與該基板 ❾ 65的連動機構70、.玄:基板6.0.包..含有一上電路板η與一 下電路板62,且該上電路板61與該下電路板62之間設有 板63 並於s玄隔板63之開孔處形成一電路開關β4, 該連動機構70包含有一彈性體71 一架橋72。此種鍵盤架 構中,按壓觸發係利用該鍵帽50向下按壓時,迫使該彈 性體71内部位於中央位置之凸柱向下觸壓該電路開關64 ,令其發生導通以產生相對應的控制訊號,由『圖i』可 知,此種架構之按壓結構中,該彈性體71觸發底部電路 開關需經過一位移行程H ^為提供使用者於操作時可得到 098142225 表單編號Α0101 第3頁/共20頁 0982072437-0 201120931 較明顯之觸感與回彈力道,通常會將該位移行程H設計較 大之距離’然而,此種結構設計則勢必增加鍵盤模組整 體的南度’因此,並不利於應用在筆記型電腦或薄型鍵 盤中。 [0004] [0005] [0006] 098142225 另一習知的鍵盤按鍵結構,如中華民國專利第13〇661 6號 ’所揭示的按壓結構中’其僅於鍵帽與電路板之間設置 實心或空心結構之彈性材料,並利用其觸壓變形而導通 電路開關’然而,此種設計所產生的問題亦如前述之按 壓結構相同,若需提供足夠的觸壓行程或回彈力道,則 同樣需要增加彈性材料的厚度,且此類型之按壓結構捨 棄了架橋之設計,因此,鍵帽本身容易產生傾斜,且鍵 帽提供向下觸發之壓力亦不羊均,故不利於使用者進行 按壓。 除上述結構外,中華民國專利第516058號揭示了 一種薄 型鍵盤之架構,其係於以彈性材料製成之篇軸與電路開 關之間配設回動彈簧,以提供鍵帽本身具有較大的衝程 ’因而可產生明顯的回彈力道,但由於此種按壓結構中 ’其柱狀芯轴並無法有效支撐上方之鍵帽,且鍵帽與基 板之間亦均以芯軸支撐,因此,其亦具有鍵帽容易發生 傾斜的問題。 【發明内容】 本發明之主要目的,在於提供一種穩固支撐鍵帽,並以 低按壓行程產生明顯按壓觸感之薄型鍵盤的按壓結構, 以達到供使用者方便按壓並感受回饋力道之目的。 為達上述目的,本發明提供—種薄型鍵盤的按壓結構, 表單編號A0101 第4頁/共20頁 〇98 [0007] 201120931 包括有一供使用者施力按壓之鍵帽、一受該鍵帽觸發產 生指令訊號之電路板以及一用以承載該鍵帽之基板,且 該鍵帽與該基板之間形成一活動空間,其特徵在於,該 活動空間中設置有一連動機構,該連動機構包含有相互 交叉連接供該鍵帽相對該基板升降的一第一支架與一第 二支架、一連接於該鍵帽之抵接件以及一設於該抵接件 與該基板之間的觸動元件,該抵接件包含有一頂掣該鍵 帽之受壓段、一抵觸該觸動元件之觸壓段以及一設於該 受壓段與該觸壓段之間的平衡段,且該觸動元件相對於 Ο 該觸壓段位置包含一與該電路板間隔一按壓行程之彈性 段,該彈性段具有一未施壓的初始狀態,並受該觸壓段 壓掣產生形變而經過該按壓行程觸發該電路板發出指令 訊號,且該彈性段回復至該初始狀態經該抵接件至該鍵 帽反饋提供一開關按壓手感。 [0008] 藉此,本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構係以該彈性段產生形 變以經該按壓行程而觸發該電‘路板,該彈性段形變時將 _ 令使用者感受明顯觸壓落差,當該彈性段回復至該初始 〇 狀態時,亦令使用者可以感受反饋力道,且藉由該平衡 段之凸出結構以及該第一與第二支架,使該鍵帽可以平 穩承載於該基板上,使用者進行操作時,可將按壓力道 均勻傳遞至該彈性段進行觸發。 【實施方式】 [0009] 有關本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構之詳細說明及技術内容 ,現就配合圖式說明如下: [0010] 請先參閱『圖2』及『圖3』,分別為本發明薄型鍵盤的 0982072437-0 098142225 表單編號A0101 第5頁/共20頁 201120931 按壓結構第-實施例之結構分解示意圖以及第一實施例 結構剖面示意圖’本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構係包含有 一供使用者施力按壓之鍵帽10、一受該鍵帽1〇觸發產生 指令訊號之電路板2〇以及—用以承載該鍵帽1〇之基板25 ,該電路板20係由一上電路板21與一下電路板22所構成 ,該上電路板21與該下電路板22之間則設有一隔板23, 該上電路板21與該下電路板22係於該隔板23之開孔處形 成一爻壓導通之電路開關24 ^如p圖3』所示,該鍵帽1〇 與*亥基板25之間係形成一活動空間,且該活動空間3〇 中設置有一連動機構4〇,該連動機構4〇則包含有相互交 叉連接以供讓鍵帽1〇相對該基板25升降的一第一支架41 與一第二支架42、—連接於該鍵帽10之抵接件43以及一 設於該抵接件43與該基板25之間的觸動元修44。 [0011] 該抵接件43包含有一頂掣該鍵帽1〇之受壓段431、一抵觸 該觸動元件44之觸壓段433以及一設於該受壓段431與該 觸壓段433之間的平衡段432。本發明第一實施例中,該 鍵帽10係於相對應該抵接件43之受壓端431的位置凸設有 一容置部11,且該受壓端431頂端可利用加工方式或一體 成型形成一外徑小於該受壓端431的導斜面435,令該抵 接件43可透過該導斜面435便於組裝至該容置部η,定位 於該鍵帽10的預設位置,或者,亦可如本發明薄型鍵盤 的按壓結構第二實施例之『圖5』所示,該抵接件4 3可於 該受壓端431之頂面直接以黏著劑或其他等效之接著材料 與該鍵帽10相互固定。 [0012] 本發明之實施例中,該平衡段432係呈環狀凸出結構,依 098142225 表單編號A0101 第6頁/共20頁 0982072437-0 201120931 實際設計需求,亦可為輪射狀凸出結構因此除該第 -支架41與該第二支架42外’該平衡段432亦提供維持平 衡的作用’令該抵接件43穩固地支推該鍵帽1〇,供使用 者長時間持續操作該鍵帽1〇進行按壓動作,而不致發生 偏移或傾斜。此外,如r圖3』所示,該平衡段432之端 部係向下延伸有一平衡支腳434,因此,於該抵接件仞受 到較大的按壓力道而以該觸壓段433觸壓該觸動元件以時 ,该平衡支腳434將接觸該觸動元件44之邊緣處,亦或如 本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第三實施例之『圖6』所示, Ο 該平衡支腳434係較第—實施例向下延伸更大之厚度,故 一旦當該觸聲段433觸壓該觸動元件44時,該平衡支腳 434將接觸該觸動元件44之外蝝,進而提供||外的支撐效 果;亦可依照實際設計需求,^ 諸平衡段4 3 2之外徑, 令該平衡支腳434於按壓該鍵帽1〇時,得以碰觸該上電路 板2卜 [0013] ❹ 再請參閱『圖3』,該觸動元#^4相對;^該觸壓段433的 位置具有一與該電路板20間隔-按_行程之彈性段44ι, 且該觸動元件44更包含有一自該彈性段441向外延伸的支 撐段442,並以該支#段442令該觸動元件44得以抵靠於 該上電路板21。該彈性段441於未受該觸壓段433壓掣時 ,係處於一未發生形變之初始狀態,當該鍵帽1〇向下抵 壓該抵接件43之受壓段431並令該觸壓段433向下壓掣該 彈性段441時,該彈性段441將產生形變而向下位移該按 壓行程’而觸發該電路開關24令該電路板20發出指令訊 號’如『圖4』所示,係本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第一 098142225 表單編就 Α0101 第 7 頁/共 20 頁 0982072437-0 201120931 實施例中該觸壓段壓掣該彈性段之結構剖面示意圖。當 該彈性段441回復至該初始狀態時,該彈性段441將經該 抵接件43至該鍵帽10反饋提供一開關按壓手感。 [0014] 本發明中,該抵接件43係可選擇為軟性橡膠或其它具有 等效彈性之高分子材質,亦可為具有剛性之塑膠材料或 其它具有類似性質的材料,而該觸動元件44則可選擇為 可產生大量彈性變形與回彈力道之金屬材質、硬質橡膠 或其它具有類似性質的材料。於實施例中,較佳地以金 屬彈片做為該觸動元件44 ’使該彈性段441形變所需之壓 力將明顯較習知技術之該彈性體71所需的力道更大,因 此’使用者將明顯感受到此彈性變形瞬間所產生之觸壓 落差。 [0015] 以該基板25與該電路板2〇的組裝態樣而言,一種態樣如 本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第一實施例之『圖2』所示, 該上電路板21與該下電路板22係設置於該基板25的上方 ’另一種態樣請參照本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第四實 施例之『圖7』所示,該上電路板21與該下電路板22為設 置於該基板25的下方,且該下電路板22下方另設有一底 板26,以上兩種態樣均屬成熟習知技術,故不在此贅述 兩種態樣中各部件作動說明。 [0016] 綜上所述,本發明主要係利用該觸動元件之設計,於按 壓該鍵巾s時,金屬彈片之該彈性段將產生形變進而讓使 用者藉此感受到明顯的觸壓落差;且於該彈性段回復至 該初始狀態時,將利用形變之回彈力道產生該開關按壓 手感。其中,該彈性段與該電路板之間的該按壓行程係 098142225 表單煸號A0101 第8頁/共2〇頁 〇9於 201120931 較習知鍵盤按壓架構所需之按壓行程較短,因此可大幅 降低鍵盤整體的厚度,並同時維持一定的按壓手感。 [0017] 此外,本發明之抵接件係設置有呈凸出結構之平衡段, 故可提供該鍵帽更為穩固的支撐效果,使用者可以更為 精準地執行按壓動作,無論按壓該鍵帽何處,均可將壓 力均勻傳遞至該彈性段,亦同時延長鍵盤的使用壽命, 因此,本發明極具進步性及符合申請發明專利之要件, 爰依法提出申請,祈鈞局早曰賜准專利,實感德便。 [0018] 雖本發明已以較佳實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定 本發明,任何熟習此技藝者,在不脫離本發明之精神和 範圍内而所作之些許更動與潤飾,皆應涵蓋於本發明中 ,因此本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界 定者為準。 【圖式簡單說明】 [0019] 圖1,係習知鍵盤按壓結構之結構分解示意圖。 [0020] 圖2,係本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第一實施例之結構分 解示意圖。 [0021] 圖3,係本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第一實施例之結構剖 面示意圖。 [0022] 阖4,係本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第一實施例中該觸壓 段壓掣該彈性段之結構剖面示意圖。 [0023] 圖5,係本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第二實施例之結構剖 面示意圖。 098142225 表單編號A0101 第9頁/共20頁 0982072437-0 201120931 [0024] 圖6,係本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第三實施例之結構分 解示意圖。 [0025] 圖7,係本發明薄型鍵盤的按壓結構第四實施例之結構剖 面示意圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 [0026] 10....... ......鍵帽 [0027] 11....... ......容置部 [0028] 20....... ......電路板 [0029] 21....... ......上電路板 [0030] 22....... ......下電路板 [0031] 23....... ......隔板 [0032] 24....... ······電路開關 [0033] 25....... ......基板 [0034] 26....... ......底板 [0035] 30....... ......活動空間 [0036] 40....... ......連動機構 [0037] 41....... ......第一支架 [0038] 42....... ......第二支架 [0039] 43....... ......抵接件 [0040] 431...... .......受壓段 098142225 表單編號A0101 第10頁/共20頁 0982072437-0 201120931 [0041] [0042] [0043] [0044]201120931 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field] [0001] The present invention relates to a pressing structure of a thin keyboard, in particular to a reduction in the pressing stroke of the keycap to achieve a thin design of the keyboard, and at the same time, a significant pressure contact can be produced. Feel the structure of the press. [Prior Art] [0002] In today's computer industry market, whether it is a desktop computer or a notebook computer, the thinning is the main sales demand, especially in the notebook computer, the total thickness of the keyboard module The ratio is a major factor affecting the overall volume ,, therefore, each manufacturer is committed to the design of the keyboard module mechanism to reduce the volume of the wound or its surrounding parts. [0003] The conventional keyboard button structure such as China The structures disclosed in the Republic of China Patent Nos. 440784, 369637, 1229360, 5334893⁄4 and 426187 are all shown in FIG. 1 and mainly include a keycap 5〇, which is triggered by the keycap to generate a signal. The circuit board 60," is disposed in the circuit. ::ϋ: - < =is: - - .1 The substrate 65 below the board 60. One end: the minute. Do not connect the keycap 5〇 to the substrate ❾ 65 linkage mechanism 70, 玄: substrate 6.0. package: contains an upper circuit board η and a lower circuit board 62, and between the upper circuit board 61 and the lower circuit board 62 is provided with a plate 63 and A circuit switch β4 is formed at the opening of the plate 63, and the linkage mechanism 70 includes The elastic body 71 is a bridge 72. In the keyboard structure, when the pressing triggering mechanism is pressed downward by the keycap 50, the protrusion of the inner portion of the elastic body 71 is forced to touch the circuit switch 64 downward to make it occur. Turning on to generate a corresponding control signal, as shown in FIG. i, in the pressing structure of the structure, the elastic body 71 triggers the bottom circuit switch to pass a displacement stroke H ^ to provide the user with a form of 098142225 when operating. No. 1010101 Page 3 of 20 0982072437-0 201120931 The obvious touch and resilience, usually the displacement stroke H is designed to be a large distance. However, this structural design is bound to increase the overall keyboard module. Nandu's, therefore, is not conducive to application in a notebook computer or a thin keyboard. [0004] [0006] [0006] 098142225 Another conventional keyboard key structure, as disclosed in the Republic of China Patent No. 13661 6 In the pressing structure, it only provides a solid material of a solid or hollow structure between the key cap and the circuit board, and uses its piezoelectric deformation to turn on the circuit switch. However, this design produces The problem is also the same as the pressing structure described above. If sufficient pressing stroke or resilience is required, the thickness of the elastic material also needs to be increased, and the pressing structure of this type abandons the design of the bridging, so the key cap itself is easy. In addition to the above structure, the Republic of China Patent No. 516058 discloses a thin keyboard structure, which is made of an elastic material, which generates a tilt and a key that provides a downward triggering pressure. A spring is provided between the shaft and the circuit switch to provide a large stroke of the keycap itself, thus producing a significant resilience, but due to the cylindrical mandrel in the pressing structure The upper key cap cannot be effectively supported, and the key cap and the substrate are also supported by the mandrel, and therefore, the key cap is also prone to tilting. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The main object of the present invention is to provide a pressing structure for a thin keyboard that stably supports a keycap and produces a significant pressing touch with a low pressing stroke, so as to achieve a convenient pressing and feel of the feedback force for the user. In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pressing structure for a thin keyboard, Form No. A0101, Page 4 of 20, 〇 98 [0007] 201120931 includes a keycap for a user to press, and a keycap is triggered by the keycap a circuit board for generating a command signal and a substrate for carrying the key cap, and an active space is formed between the key cap and the substrate, wherein the movable space is provided with a linkage mechanism, and the linkage mechanism includes mutual Cross-connecting a first bracket and a second bracket for lifting and lowering the keycap relative to the substrate, an abutting member connected to the keycap, and an actuating component disposed between the abutting member and the substrate, The connector includes a top portion of the keycap, a contact portion that opposes the triggering member, and a balance portion disposed between the pressure receiving portion and the contact portion, and the triggering member is opposite to the body The touch-pressure segment position includes an elastic section spaced apart from the circuit board by a pressing stroke, the elastic section having an unpressurized initial state, and being deformed by the pressure-contacting section pressure to trigger the circuit board to be sent through the pressing stroke The command signal is output, and the elastic segment returns to the initial state to provide a switch pressing feel via the abutment to the keycap feedback. [0008] Thereby, the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention is deformed by the elastic segment to trigger the electric road plate through the pressing stroke, and the elastic segment deforms when the user feels a significant pressure drop difference. When the elastic segment returns to the initial state, the user can feel the feedback force, and the key cap can be smoothly carried on the substrate by the protruding structure of the balance segment and the first and second brackets. When the user performs the operation, the pressing pressure channel can be uniformly transmitted to the elastic segment for triggering. [Embodiment] [0009] The detailed description and technical content of the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention will now be described as follows: [0010] Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, respectively. 0982072437-0 098142225 of thin keyboard Form No. A0101 Page 5 of 20 201120931 Structure of the pressing structure - an exploded view of the structure and a schematic sectional view of the first embodiment. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention includes a user for the user. a keycap 10 for pressing the button, a circuit board 2 〇 triggered by the keycap 1 产生 to generate a command signal, and a substrate 25 for carrying the key cap 1 , the circuit board 20 is connected by an upper circuit board 21 The circuit board 22 is formed. A partition 23 is disposed between the upper circuit board 21 and the lower circuit board 22. The upper circuit board 21 and the lower circuit board 22 are formed at the opening of the partition plate 23. The circuit breaker 24 of the pressure-conduction is as shown in FIG. 3, and an active space is formed between the keycap 1〇 and the substrate 25, and a linkage mechanism 4〇 is disposed in the movable space 3〇. Organization 4〇 contains mutual a first bracket 41 and a second bracket 42 for connecting the keycap 1 升降 relative to the base plate 25, an abutment member 43 connected to the keycap 10, and a contact member 43 disposed thereon A touch element 44 between the substrates 25. [0011] The abutting member 43 includes a pressure receiving portion 431 of the top cover 1 、, a contact pressure portion 433 that abuts the triggering member 44, and a pressure receiving portion 431 and the contact pressure portion 433. Balanced section 432. In the first embodiment of the present invention, the keycap 10 is formed with a receiving portion 11 at a position corresponding to the pressed end 431 of the abutting member 43, and the top end of the pressed end 431 can be formed by machining or integral molding. The slanting surface 435 is smaller than the guiding surface 435 of the pressure receiving end 431, so that the abutting member 43 can be easily assembled to the accommodating portion η through the guiding surface 435, and is positioned at a preset position of the keycap 10, or As shown in FIG. 5 of the second embodiment of the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention, the abutting member 43 can directly adhere to the top surface of the pressed end 431 with an adhesive or other equivalent material. The caps 10 are fixed to each other. [0012] In the embodiment of the present invention, the balance section 432 is in the form of a ring-shaped convex structure. According to the actual design requirements of the 098142225 Form No. A0101 Page 6 / Total 20 Page 0982072437-0 201120931, it may also be a spoke-shaped protrusion. Therefore, in addition to the first bracket 41 and the second bracket 42, the balance section 432 also provides a function of maintaining balance, so that the abutting member 43 firmly pushes the keycap 1〇 for the user to continuously operate for a long time. The keycap 1〇 performs a pressing action without causing an offset or tilt. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the end portion of the balance portion 432 has a balance leg 434 extending downward. Therefore, the contact member 仞 is subjected to a large pressing pressure path and is touched by the contact pressure portion 433. When the triggering member is pressed, the balance leg 434 will contact the edge of the triggering member 44, or as shown in FIG. 6 of the third embodiment of the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention, the balance leg 434 The thickness extends downwardly greater than the first embodiment, so that when the touch segment 433 touches the triggering member 44, the balancing leg 434 will contact the external component of the triggering member 44 to provide a || The support effect can also be according to the actual design requirements, ^ the outer diameter of the balance section 4 3 2, so that the balance leg 434 can touch the upper circuit board 2 when pressing the keycap 1 [ [0013] ❹ Referring to FIG. 3 again, the touch element #^4 is opposite; the position of the contact portion 433 has a resilient segment 44ι spaced from the circuit board 20, and the touch element 44 further includes a self. The elastic section 441 extends outwardly from the support section 442, and the support section 44 is used to abut the triggering element 44 21 on the circuit board. When the elastic section 441 is not pressed by the contact pressure section 433, it is in an initial state of no deformation, when the keycap 1 抵 presses down the pressure receiving section 431 of the abutting member 43 and makes the touch When the pressing section 433 presses down the elastic section 441, the elastic section 441 will deform and shift the pressing stroke downward, and trigger the circuit switch 24 to cause the circuit board 20 to issue an instruction signal as shown in FIG. 4. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention is the first 098142225. The form is compiled as Α0101. The 7th page is a schematic cross-sectional view of the elastic section. When the elastic segment 441 returns to the initial state, the elastic segment 441 will feed back through the abutment 43 to the keycap 10 to provide a switch pressing feel. [0014] In the present invention, the abutting member 43 may be selected from a soft rubber or other polymer material having equivalent elasticity, or may be a rigid plastic material or other materials having similar properties, and the triggering member 44 It can be selected from metal materials, hard rubber or other materials with similar properties that can produce a large amount of elastic deformation and resilience. In the embodiment, the pressure required to deform the elastic segment 441 by using the metal dome as the trigger member 44' will be significantly greater than that required by the prior art elastomer 71, so that the user The pressure drop caused by this moment of elastic deformation will be clearly felt. [0015] In the assembled aspect of the substrate 25 and the circuit board 2, an aspect is as shown in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment of the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention, the upper circuit board 21 and the The lower circuit board 22 is disposed above the substrate 25. For another aspect, please refer to FIG. 7 of the fourth embodiment of the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention. The upper circuit board 21 and the lower circuit board 22 are The bottom plate 26 is disposed under the substrate 25, and a bottom plate 26 is disposed under the lower circuit board 22. The above two aspects are mature and well-known technologies. Therefore, the descriptions of the components in the two aspects are not described herein. [0016] In summary, the present invention mainly utilizes the design of the touch element, and when the key towel s is pressed, the elastic section of the metal dome will be deformed to allow the user to feel a significant touch pressure drop; And when the elastic segment returns to the initial state, the switch pressing feel is generated by using the deformation resilience. Wherein, the pressing stroke between the elastic segment and the circuit board is 098142225. Form number A0101 is 8 pages/total 2 pages 〇9 in 201120931. The pressing stroke required by the conventional keyboard pressing structure is shorter, so Reduce the overall thickness of the keyboard while maintaining a certain pressing feel. [0017] In addition, the abutting member of the present invention is provided with a balance portion having a protruding structure, so that the anchor cap can provide a more stable supporting effect, and the user can perform the pressing action more accurately, regardless of pressing the button. Wherever the cap is, the pressure can be evenly transmitted to the elastic section, and the service life of the keyboard is also prolonged. Therefore, the present invention is highly progressive and conforms to the requirements of the invention patent application, and the application is made according to the law. Quasi-patent, real sense of virtue. While the invention has been described above in terms of a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the invention, and all modifications and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0019] FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded view of a conventional keyboard pressing structure. 2 is a schematic exploded view of the first embodiment of the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a first embodiment of a pressing structure of a thin keyboard of the present invention. [0022] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of the pressing section of the first embodiment of the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention. Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a second embodiment of the pressing structure of the thin keyboard of the present invention. 098142225 Form No. A0101 Page 9 of 20 0982072437-0 201120931 [0024] FIG. 6 is a structural exploded view of a third embodiment of a pressing structure of a thin keyboard of the present invention. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a pressing structure of a thin keyboard of the present invention. [Description of main component symbols] [0026] 10....... ...... keycap [0027] 11....... ...... accommodating section [0028] 20. ...... ...... circuit board [0029] 21....... ...... upper circuit board [0030] 22....... ..... .Lower board [0031] 23.............Baffle [0032] 24......................... Circuit switch [0033] 25.... .........substrate [0034] 26.............backplane [0035] 30.............activity space [0036] 40............. linkage mechanism [0037] 41.............first bracket [0038] 42....... ...second bracket [0039] 43............. abutment [0040] 431...... .......pressure section 098142225 Form No. A0101 Page 10 of 20 page 2082772437-0 201120931 [0041] [0044] [0044]

[0045] [0046] [0047] [0048] [0049] [0050] [0051] [0052] [0053] [0054] [0055] [0056] [0057] 432 .............平衡段 433 .............觸壓段 434 .............平衡支腳 435 .............導斜面 44.............觸動元件 441 .............彈性段 442 .............支撐段 50.............鍵帽 60 .............電路板 61 .............上電路板 62 .............下電路板 63 ............ · ·隔板 64 .......... · · ·電路開關 65 .............基板 70 .............連動機構 71 .............彈性體 72 .............架橋 098142225 表單編號A0101 第11頁/共20頁 0982072437-0[0046] [0049] [0049] [0054] [0055] [0055] [0056] [0057] 432 .......... ...balance section 433 .............touching section 434 .............balanced leg 435 .......... ... guide ramp 44.............actuating element 441.............elastic section 442 ............ Support section 50.............key cap 60 .............circuit board 61 ............. Circuit board 62.............low circuit board 63............ ·Partition 64 .......... · · Circuit switch 65..................substrate 70.............Linking mechanism 71............. Elastomer 72 .............桥桥098142225 Form No. A0101 Page 11 / Total 20 Page 0982072437-0

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201120931 七、申請專利範圍: 1 . 一種薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,包括有一供使用者旅力按壓之 鍵帽、一受該鍵帽觸發產生指令訊號之電路板以及一用以 承載該鍵帽之基板,且該鍵帽與該基板之間形成/活動空 間,其特徵在於: 該活動空間中設置有一連動機構,該連動機構包含有 相互交叉連接供該鍵帽相對該基板升降的一第一支架與一 第二支架、一連接於該鍵帽之抵接件以及一設於該抵接件 與該基板之間的觸動元件,該抵接件包含有一頂掣該鍵帽 之受壓段、一抵觸該觸動元件之觸壓段以及一設於該受壓 f 段與該觸壓段之間的平衡段,且該觸動元件相對於該觸壓 段位置包含一與該電路板間隔一按屋行程之彈性段,該彈 性段具有一未施壓的初始狀態,並受該觸壓段壓掣產生形 變而經過該按壓行程觸發該電路板發出指令訊號,且該彈 性段回復至該初始狀態經該抵接件至談鍵帽反饋提供_開 關按壓手感。 2 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其令, 該鍵帽係凸設有一容納該受壓段之容置部。 3 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, 該受壓段頂端具有一外徑小於該受壓段之導斜面。 4 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, 該抵接件更包含有一自該平衡段朝該基板方向延伸的平衡 支腳。 5.如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, 該觸動元件更包含有一自該彈性段向外延伸的支撑段。 098142225 表單編號A0101 第12頁/共20頁 0982072437-0 201120931 6 ·如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, ' 該平衡段係呈環狀凸出結構。 rj .如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, 該平衡段係呈輻射狀凸出結構。 8.如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, 該觸動元件為一金屬彈片。 9 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, 該電路板設置於該基板下方。 10 ·如申請專利範圍第9項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, ® 該電路板下方設置有一承载該電路板之底板。 11 .如申請專利範圍第1項所述薄型鍵盤的按壓結構,其中, 該電路板設置於該基板上方。 098142225 表單編號A0101201120931 VII. Patent application scope: 1. A pressing structure of a thin keyboard, comprising a key cap for a user to press, a circuit board triggered by the key cap to generate a command signal, and a substrate for carrying the key cap And forming a movable space between the keycap and the substrate, wherein: the movable space is provided with a linkage mechanism, and the linkage mechanism includes a first bracket and a cross-connecting connection for lifting and lowering the keycap relative to the substrate a second bracket, an abutting member connected to the key cap, and an actuating member disposed between the abutting member and the substrate, the abutting member includes a pressing portion of the top cap and a resisting portion a contact portion of the touch element and a balance portion disposed between the pressure f segment and the contact portion, and the touch element includes a door-to-door distance from the circuit board relative to the touch position An elastic section having an uncompressed initial state, and being deformed by the pressure of the contact pressure section, and triggering the circuit board to issue a command signal through the pressing stroke, and the elastic section returns to the beginning State via the abutting member to provide feedback _ On keycap presses switch handle. 2. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the keycap is convexly provided with a receiving portion for receiving the pressure receiving portion. 3. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the top end of the pressure receiving section has a guiding slope having an outer diameter smaller than the pressure receiving section. 4. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the abutting member further comprises a balance leg extending from the balance portion toward the substrate. 5. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the triggering element further comprises a supporting section extending outward from the elastic section. 098142225 Form No. A0101 Page 12 of 20 0982072437-0 201120931 6 The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the balance section has an annular convex structure. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the balance section has a radial convex structure. 8. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the triggering element is a metal dome. 9. The pressing structure of a thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the circuit board is disposed under the substrate. 10. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 9, wherein the bottom of the circuit board is provided with a bottom plate carrying the circuit board. 11. The pressing structure of the thin keyboard according to claim 1, wherein the circuit board is disposed above the substrate. 098142225 Form Number A0101 第13頁/共20頁 0982072437-0Page 13 of 20 0982072437-0
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