TW201241853A - Dual color keycap and manufacturing method of same - Google Patents

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TW201241853A
TW201241853A TW100112891A TW100112891A TW201241853A TW 201241853 A TW201241853 A TW 201241853A TW 100112891 A TW100112891 A TW 100112891A TW 100112891 A TW100112891 A TW 100112891A TW 201241853 A TW201241853 A TW 201241853A
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A dual color keycap comprises a keytop in form of thin plate, the keytop having a first color; and a keyskirt in form of bezel located around an edge of the keytop, the keyskirt having a second color different from the first color.

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201241853 六、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本創作有關於按鍵(keyswitch)與其製作方法,尤指按鍵中 雙色(dual color)、透光式鍵帽(keycap)及其製作方法。 【先前技術】 雙射成形技術已被運用於許多的工業、或消費性產品的製 造過程,相關的前案技術可參考美國專利4935 1 84。 透光式按鍵也可見於許多消費性產品中,相關的前案技術 可參考台灣專利公告號285345或台灣專利公告號 200705495。而可發光鍵盤的相關的前案技術可參考台灣專利 公告號 200802040。 對熟知此項技術的人士而言,每一顆鍵帽包含鍵頂(keyt〇p) 與鍵裙(keyskirt)兩部分,鍵頂就是供使用者按壓的薄板狀部 分,所謂鍵裙是指圍繞鍵頂四周,略成斜面盤座(bezel)型式、 且與鍵頂連接的部分。以目前的技術、產品而言,鍵頂與鍵裙 兩部分的材質、顏色都是相同的’且是以單一射出成型的方 式’一次成型完成該鍵帽。 因此鍵帽的 或雙材料鍵 雙色、或雙材料鍵帽的技術至今尚未被揭露 美學設計就缺少了變化。 為了鍵帽的美學與多樣化,本創作提出雙色 帽的技術與其製作方法。 【發明内容】 雙色、或雙材料鍵帽,以增 雙色式鍵帽的製作方法。 包含一鍵頂,其略成薄板 本發明的目的之一,是提供一 加鍵帽的美學變化。 本發明的目的之二,是提供一 根據一實施例之雙色式鍵帽, 201241853 ,位於 種顏色 狀,該鍵頂具有一第一種顏色;及—鍵裙,丨略成環狀 該鍵頂的邊緣四周,該鍵裙具有一第二種顏色,該 與第二種顏色不同。 μ 種材料構成,鍵裙是 根據一實施例,其中鍵頂是由一第一 由一第二種材料構成。 根據-實施例’其中該第一種材料是透明的材料,該鍵頂 具有該第-種顏色的-薄膜,該薄膜是藉—塗佈法或 形成於該透明的材料上。 根據一實施例 ……·共甲琢鍵頂具有一透光部分,容許光通過 該鍵頂,該透光部分是由雷射雕刻法於該薄膜上所形成。 根據一實施例,其中該鍵頂與鍵裙是由一雙射出成型技 術 體成型方式而形成 根據-實施例之製作方法包含··形成一鍵頂,其略成薄板 狀,該鍵頂具有-第-種顏色;及藉—雙射出成型技術,而形 成一鍵裙,其略成環狀,位於該鍵頂的邊緣四周,該鍵裙具有 一第二種顏色,該第一種顏色與第二種顏色不同。 根據-實施例,纟中鍵頂是由一第一種材料構成,鍵裙是 由一第二種材料構成。 根據一實施例,其中該第一種材料是透明的材料,進一步 包含:藉一塗佈法或一印刷法,於該透明的材料上形成具該第 一種顏色的一薄膜。 根據一實施例,其中進一步包含:對該薄膜施加一雷射雕 刻法,以形成一透光部分,該透光部分容許光通過該鍵頂。 根據一實施例,形成該薄臈時,採用一保護性夾具用以遮 蔽該鍵裙。 本發明之其他詳細特徵、及細節可由以下實施方式的說明 以及申請專利範圍得知。 【實施方式】 201241853 參考圖1 ’本發明一實施例之一種雙色式鍵帽l〇包含一 鍵頂100與一鍵裙105。鍵頂100略成薄板狀,具有一第一種 顏色。鍵裙105略成環狀而為斜面盤座型式’位於該鍵頂ι〇〇 的邊緣四周,該鍵裙1〇〇具有一第二種顏色,且第一種顏色與 第二種顏色不同,可因此構成一雙色式鍵帽1〇。斜面盤座型 式可以向内傾斜’如圖1,但也可向外傾斜。 此種雙色式鍵帽1〇的鍵頂1〇〇與鍵裙1〇5是由一雙射出 成型技術’以一體成型方式而形成。於一體成型過程中,鍵頂 100與鍵裙105因此而結合。 為了提供透光式的雙色鍵帽,根據本發明另一實施例,如 圖2C所示,鍵頂2〇〇是由一第一種材料構成,鍵裙2〇5是由 一第二種材料構成《可選擇的,鍵頂的第一種材料是透明的材 料,而在鍵頂200上具有一苐一種顏色的一薄膜202,該薄膜 202是藉一塗佈法或一印刷法,形成於該透明的材料上。 於圖2C的實施例,該鍵頂200具有一透光部分2〇9,容 許光通過該鍵頂200,該透光部分209可以由雷射雕刻法對該 薄膜202進行操作而形成。此透光部分2〇9的輪廓(pr〇fUe)對 應該鍵帽的功能,例如是刪除鍵(delete)時,該透光部分2〇9 的頂視圖(輪廓)即顯示為r delete」,以此類推。當鍵盤内底板 女排有LED背光源時,光可通過此透光部分2〇9,讓使用者清 楚看到每一個按鍵的符號。 圖2A,2B,2C中的雙色透光式鍵帽的鍵頂2〇〇與鍵裙2〇5 也可由一雙射出成型技術,一體成型方式而形成。於一體成型 過程中,鍵頂200與鍵裙205因此而結合。 以上為雙色式鍵帽的敘述,以下為製作方法的敘述。 如圖1所示的雙色式鍵帽,其製作方法包含: (1) 形成具有一第一種顏色的一鍵頂1〇〇,其略成薄板 狀;及 (2) 藉一雙射出成型技術’而形成具有一第二種顏色的一 鍵裙105,其略成環狀,位於該鍵頂1〇〇的邊緣四周,該第一 201241853 種顏色與第二種顏色不同《如此即可完成所期望的雙色式鍵 帽。 而如圖2A,2B,2C所示的雙色、透光式鍵帽,其製作方法 包含: (1) 形成具有一透明的材料的一鍵頂200,其略成薄板 狀;及 (2) 藉一雙射出成型技術,而形成具有一第二種顏色的一 鍵裙205,其略成環狀而位於該鍵頂2〇〇的邊緣四周; (3) 藉一塗佈法或一印刷法,於該透明的材料上形成具一 第一種顏色的一薄膜202,第一種顏色與第二種顏色可不同; (4) 對該薄膜施加一雷射雕刻法,以形成一透光部分 209,該透光部分209容許光通過該鍵頂2〇〇。 而可選擇地,形成該薄膜202時,可採用一保護性夾具 207用以遮蔽該鍵裙205。 、 以上的方法可以搭配圖2A,2B,2C而得到完全的了解。 以上雙色式鍵帽的製作方法是以單一個鍵帽為例說明。但 須了解的是’於工廠量產時,為了生產的效率、自動化的需求, 每一次通常是針對一個完整鍵盤的所有按鍵(約85個),進行 一個步驟。所以,當前述的製作方法完成後,就會一次完成了 一個完整鍵盤的所有鍵帽β 如圖3所=為一個完整鍵盤32,其上揭露有所有按鍵34。 應了解的是’以上之說明是例示性說明之用,而絕非限制 性的,本發明之合理範圍由後附申請專利範圍及其均等範圍所 界定。 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1揭露第一實施例; 圖2Α,2Β,2C揭露第二實施例的製作過程; 圖3揭露整個鍵盤。 6 201241853 【主要元件符號說明】 10 鍵帽 100 鍵頂 105 鍵裙 200 鍵頂 205 鍵裙 202 薄膜 207 保護性夾具 209 透光部分 32 鍵盤 34 複數個按鍵 7201241853 VI. Description of the invention: [Technical field to which the invention pertains] This creation relates to a keyswitch and a method of fabricating the same, and more particularly to a dual color (key color), a light keycap (keycap) and a method of making the same. [Prior Art] Two-shot forming technology has been applied to the manufacturing process of many industrial or consumer products. For related prior art, reference is made to U.S. Patent 4,935,184. Light-transmitting buttons can also be found in many consumer products. For related prior art, refer to Taiwan Patent Publication No. 285345 or Taiwan Patent Publication No. 200705495. The related prior art of the illuminable keyboard can be referred to Taiwan Patent Publication No. 200802040. For those skilled in the art, each key cap includes a key top (keyt〇p) and a key skirt (keyskirt), the top of which is a thin plate-shaped part for the user to press, the so-called key skirt refers to the surrounding Around the top of the key, it is slightly in the form of a bezel type and connected to the top of the key. In the current technology and products, the material and color of the key top and the key skirt are the same 'and the single injection molding method' is used to complete the key cap in one molding. So the technology of the keycap or the two-material key two-color, or two-material keycap has not yet been revealed. Aesthetic design is missing. For the aesthetics and variety of the keycap, this creation proposes the technique of a two-color cap and its making method. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A two-color or two-material keycap is used to increase the production method of a two-color keycap. A key top is included which is slightly thin. One of the objects of the present invention is to provide an aesthetic change in a keycap. A second object of the present invention is to provide a two-color keycap according to an embodiment, 201241853, which is in a color form, the key top has a first color; and - a key skirt, which is slightly looped. Around the edge, the key skirt has a second color that is different from the second color. The composition of the material, the key skirt is according to an embodiment, wherein the key top is composed of a first material and a second material. According to the embodiment, wherein the first material is a transparent material, the key top has a film of the first color, and the film is formed by a coating method or formed on the transparent material. According to an embodiment ... the common armor key top has a light transmissive portion that allows light to pass through the key top, the light transmissive portion being formed by laser engraving on the film. According to an embodiment, wherein the key top and the key skirt are formed by a double injection molding technology forming method, according to the manufacturing method of the embodiment, a key top is formed, which is slightly thin, and the key top has - a first color; and a double-shot molding technique to form a key skirt, which is slightly annular, located around the edge of the key top, the key skirt having a second color, the first color and the first The two colors are different. According to an embodiment, the middle key top is constructed of a first material and the key skirt is constructed of a second material. According to an embodiment, wherein the first material is a transparent material, the method further comprises: forming a film of the first color on the transparent material by a coating method or a printing method. According to an embodiment, further comprising: applying a laser engraving to the film to form a light transmissive portion that allows light to pass through the key top. According to an embodiment, a protective clamp is used to cover the key skirt when the thin web is formed. Other details and details of the invention will be apparent from the description of the following embodiments and the appended claims. [Embodiment] 201241853 Referring to FIG. 1 'A two-color keycap 10' according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a key top 100 and a key skirt 105. The key top 100 is slightly thin and has a first color. The key skirt 105 is slightly annular and is a beveled disc seat type 'located around the edge of the key top 〇〇, the key skirt 1 〇〇 has a second color, and the first color is different from the second color, It is thus possible to form a two-color keycap 1〇. The beveled pan type can be tilted inward as shown in Figure 1, but can also be tilted outward. The key top 1 〇〇 and the key skirt 1 〇 5 of the two-color keycap 1 are formed by a double injection molding technique. In the integral molding process, the key top 100 and the key skirt 105 are thus combined. In order to provide a light transmissive two-color keycap, according to another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2C, the key top 2 is composed of a first material, and the key skirt 2 is made of a second material. The first material constituting the key top is a transparent material, and a film 202 having a color of one color on the key top 200 is formed by a coating method or a printing method. On the transparent material. In the embodiment of Fig. 2C, the key top 200 has a light transmissive portion 2〇9 through which light is allowed to pass, and the light transmissive portion 209 can be formed by laser engraving of the film 202. The outline (pr〇fUe) of the light transmitting portion 2〇9 corresponds to the function of the key cap, for example, when the delete key is deleted, the top view (contour) of the light transmitting portion 2〇9 is displayed as r delete”. And so on. When the female inner panel of the keyboard has an LED backlight, the light can pass through the light transmitting portion 2〇9, so that the user can clearly see the symbol of each button. The key top 2〇〇 and the key skirt 2〇5 of the two-color transparent keycap in FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C can also be formed by a two-shot molding technique in an integrally formed manner. In the integral molding process, the key top 200 and the key skirt 205 are thus combined. The above is a description of the two-color keycap, and the following is a description of the manufacturing method. The two-color keycap shown in FIG. 1 is manufactured by: (1) forming a key top 1 具有 having a first color, which is slightly thin-plate shaped; and (2) borrowing a double injection molding technique Forming a key skirt 105 having a second color, which is slightly annular, located around the edge of the key top 1〇〇, the first 201241853 color is different from the second color. The desired two-color keycap. 2A, 2B, 2C, the two-color, light-transmitting keycap, the manufacturing method comprises the following steps: (1) forming a key top 200 having a transparent material, which is slightly thin-shaped; and (2) borrowing a double injection molding technique to form a key skirt 205 having a second color, which is slightly annular and located around the edge of the key top 2〇〇; (3) by a coating method or a printing method, Forming a film 202 having a first color on the transparent material, the first color being different from the second color; (4) applying a laser engraving method to the film to form a light transmitting portion 209 The light transmitting portion 209 allows light to pass through the key top 2〇〇. Alternatively, a protective clip 207 can be used to shield the key skirt 205 when the film 202 is formed. The above method can be fully understood in conjunction with Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C. The above two-color keycap is manufactured by taking a single keycap as an example. However, it should be understood that in the mass production of the factory, for the efficiency of production and the need for automation, each step is usually performed for all the keys (about 85) of a complete keyboard. Therefore, when the aforementioned manufacturing method is completed, all the key caps of a complete keyboard are completed at one time as shown in Fig. 3 = a complete keyboard 32, on which all the keys 34 are exposed. It is to be understood that the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 discloses a first embodiment; Figs. 2, 2, 2C disclose the fabrication process of the second embodiment; Fig. 3 discloses the entire keyboard. 6 201241853 [Key component symbol description] 10 key cap 100 key top 105 key skirt 200 key top 205 key skirt 202 film 207 protective clamp 209 light transmission part 32 keyboard 34 multiple keys 7

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201241853 七、申請專利範圍: 1. 一種雙色式鍵帽,包含: 一鍵頂,其略成薄板狀,該鍵頂具有一第一種顏色;及 一鍵裙’其略成環狀’位於該鍵頂的邊緣四周,該鍵裙具有一 第二種顏色’該第一種顏色與第二種顏色不同。 2. 如請求項1所述的雙色式鍵帽,其中鍵頂是由一第一種材料構 成’鍵裙是由一第二種材料構成。 3. 如請求項2所述的雙色式鍵帽,其中該第—種材料是透明的材 料,該鍵頂具有該第-種顏色的-_,該_是藉—塗佈法或 一印刷法形成於該透明的材料上。 4·如請求項3所述的雙色式鍵帽’其中該_具有—透光部分, 容許光通過賴頂,該透絲分是_射_法於_膜上所形 成’如此而構成一透光、雙色式鍵帽。 5. 如請求項i所述的雙色式鍵帽,其中該_與鍵缺由一雙射 出成型技術,一體成型方式而形成。 6. —種雙色式鍵帽的製作方法,包含: 形成一鍵頂’其略成薄板狀,該鍵頂且古 ^ 有一第一種顏色;及 藉一雙射出成型技術,而形成一鍵裙,复 一嗒成%狀,位於該! 頂的邊緣四周,該鍵裙具有一第二種顏色, 磙第一種顏色與第_ 種顏色不同。 第一種材料構成,鍵 7.如請求項6所述的方法,其中鍵頂是由— 裙是由一第二種材料構成。 8 201241853 8. 如請求項7所述的方法,其中該第一種材料是透明的材料,進 一步包含: 藉一塗佈法或一印刷法,於該透明的材料上形成具該第一種顏 色的一薄膜。 9. 如請求項7所述的方法,其中,進一步包含: 對該薄膜施加一雷射雕刻法,以形成一透光部分,該透光部分 容許光通過該鍵頂。 10. 如請求項8所述的方法,形成該薄膜時,採用一保護性夾具用 以遮蔽該鍵裙。201241853 VII. Patent application scope: 1. A two-color keycap, comprising: a key top, which is slightly thin, the key top has a first color; and a key skirt 'which is slightly annular' is located Around the edge of the key top, the key skirt has a second color 'the first color is different from the second color. 2. The two-color keycap of claim 1 wherein the key top is comprised of a first material' the key skirt is comprised of a second material. 3. The two-color keycap according to claim 2, wherein the first material is a transparent material, and the key top has a -_ of the first color, and the _ is a coating method or a printing method Formed on the transparent material. 4. The two-color keycap according to claim 3, wherein the _ has a light-transmitting portion, allowing light to pass through the top, and the through-filament is formed by the _ film on the film. Light, two-color keycap. 5. The two-color keycap of claim i, wherein the _ and the key are formed by a double injection molding technique in an integrally formed manner. 6. A method for manufacturing a two-color keycap, comprising: forming a key top 'which is slightly thin-shaped, the key top and the ancient one have a first color; and a double-shot molding technique to form a key skirt The hull has a second color around the edge of the top of the top, and the first color is different from the _th color. The first material is constructed by the method of claim 6, wherein the key top is composed of a skirt and a second material. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the first material is a transparent material, further comprising: forming the first color on the transparent material by a coating method or a printing method a thin film. 9. The method of claim 7, further comprising: applying a laser engraving to the film to form a light transmissive portion that allows light to pass through the key top. 10. The method of claim 8, wherein the protective film is used to shield the key skirt when the film is formed.
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