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TWI234176B
TWI234176B TW93125761A TW93125761A TWI234176B TW I234176 B TWI234176 B TW I234176B TW 93125761 A TW93125761 A TW 93125761A TW 93125761 A TW93125761 A TW 93125761A TW I234176 B TWI234176 B TW I234176B
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Chao-Lung Chang
Liang-Ta Yeh
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The present invention is related to a key-cap structure that includes a key cap and an enhancement device. The key cap has an assembling surface and plural positioning fastening parts, in which these positioning fastening parts are formed on the assembling surface. The enhancement device is disposed on the assembling surface through these positioning fastening parts. The enhancement device has an enhancing main-body that has the first bending arc and is abutted against the assembling surface.

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發明所屬之技術領域 本發明是有關於一種鍵帽結構,特別是有關於一種且 有組裝防呆功能之鍵帽結構。 /、 先前技術 木:般來說,倍數鍵(例如,空白鍵等)在鍵盤上的應用 §、k遍而由於倍數鍵之鍵帽長度較一般按鍵之鍵帽畏 度來得長,且倍數鍵之鍵帽大多是以塑膠射出之方式所^ 幵y〜故其整體強度(剛性)會較一般按鍵鍵帽之強度(剛性 來得弱,因而使得倍數鍵之鍵帽易產生彎曲變形的現象。 根據上述理由,一般均會在倍數鍵之鍵帽底部額外$ 一加強桿來補強其結構強度之不足。如第丨圖所示,在心 一習知之倍數鍵鍵帽丨之底部上可設置有一平衡桿1 1、一 加強桿12以及複數個定位卡合部13。定位卡合部13是 =七數鍵鍵帽1之底部上,而平衡桿丨丨以及加強桿12均是 藉由卡合於定位卡合部1.3中而固定於倍數鍵鍵帽1之底部 上。值得注意的是,加強桿12之設置位置通常是對應-連 於=數鍵鍵帽1底部之一彈性體(d〇me,未顯示),並且加 強桿12之缺口部份乃是朝向平衡桿丨丨,如此一來,倍數 鍵帽1之整體強度(剛性)即可被增強。 、 然而,如第2圖所示,由於作業員因組裝時之疏忽而 發生組裝錯誤,使得平衡桿丨丨及加強桿丨2之缺口部份均朝 向同一方向,因而無法達到加強倍數鍵鍵帽丨,之整體強产 、门j 11)之目的。換言之,在倍數鍵鍵帽丨,之侧邊14處之強FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a keycap structure, and more particularly, to a keycap structure having an assembly foolproof function. / 、 Prior art: Generally speaking, the application of multiple keys (for example, blank key, etc.) on the keyboard §, k times, because the keycap length of the multiple key is longer than the keycap of ordinary keys, and the multiple key Most of the keycaps are made by plastic injection. ^ 幵 ~ Therefore, the overall strength (rigidity) will be weaker than that of general keycaps (rigidity is weaker, so the keycaps for multiple keys are prone to bending deformation.) For the above reasons, an extra $ 1 stiffener is usually added to the bottom of the keycap of the multiple key to reinforce its insufficient structural strength. As shown in the figure 丨, a balance bar can be set on the bottom of the keypad of the multiple key 1 1. A reinforcing rod 12 and a plurality of positioning engaging portions 13. The positioning engaging portion 13 is on the bottom of the seven-key keycap 1, and the balance rod 丨 丨 and the reinforcing rod 12 are engaged by positioning. The engaging portion 1.3 is fixed on the bottom of the multiple-key keycap 1. It is worth noting that the setting position of the reinforcing rod 12 is usually corresponding to-an elastic body (dome, connected to the bottom of the multiple-key keycap 1). (Not shown), and the notch portion of the reinforcing rod 12 It is toward the balance bar. In this way, the overall strength (rigidity) of the multiple keycap 1 can be enhanced. However, as shown in Figure 2, due to the operator's negligence during assembly, assembly errors occur, making The notched parts of the balance bar 丨 丨 and the reinforcement bar 丨 2 are all facing the same direction, so it is impossible to achieve the purpose of strengthening the multiplier keycaps, the overall strong production, and the door j 11). In other words, in the multiple-key keycap

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度會較差。 有鑑於此 功能之鍵帽結構,提供-種具有組裝防另 本發明之鍵帽結構;誤。同時, 八’桅开其彳呆作破感度之功能。 發明内容 本發明基本上採用如下所 述之問通。也就是說,本發明 面以及複數個定位卡合部,其 於該組裝表面之上;以及一加 合部而設置於該組裝表面之上 加強本體,該加強本體具有一 組裝表面抵接。 詳述之特徵以為了要解決上 包括一鍵帽,具有一組裝表 中’該等定位卡合部係成形 強元件,係藉由該等定位卡 ’其中’該加強元件具有一 第一彎曲弧度,並且係與該 —同時,根據本發明之鍵帽結構,該加強元件更包括一 第一連接部以及一第二連接部,該第一連接部與該第二連 接部係分別連接於該加強本體,並且該第一連接部之長度 係小於該第二連接部之長度。 又在本發明中,該鍵帽更包括一抵擋元件,係成形於 該組裝表面之上,該抵擋元件係抵接該第一連接部。 又在本發明中,該加強本體具有一大致上為门形之形 狀。 又在本發明中,該鍵帽係受該加強本體之抵接而具有 一第二彎曲弧度。 又在本發明中,該加強本體、該第一連接部以及該第Degree will be poor. In view of the keycap structure of this function, a keycap structure with assembling protection against the present invention is provided; At the same time, the Ba's muzzle functions as a sense of break. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention basically employs the problems described below. That is, the surface of the present invention and the plurality of positioning engaging portions are on the assembly surface; and a reinforcing portion is provided on the assembly surface to reinforce the body, and the reinforcing body has an assembly surface abutting. In order to solve the problem, a keycap is included in the assembly table, and the assembly parts are formed as strong elements, and the reinforcing elements have a first bending radius through the positioning cards. And, at the same time, according to the keycap structure of the present invention, the reinforcing element further includes a first connection portion and a second connection portion, and the first connection portion and the second connection portion are respectively connected to the reinforcement. The body, and the length of the first connecting portion is smaller than the length of the second connecting portion. In the present invention, the keycap further includes a resisting element formed on the assembly surface, and the resisting element abuts the first connection portion. Also in the present invention, the reinforcing body has a substantially door-like shape. Also in the present invention, the keycap has a second bending arc received by the abutment of the reinforcing body. In the present invention, the reinforcing body, the first connection portion, and the first

0798-A20587TWF(N2) ;C04020;HAWDONG.ptd 1234176 五、發明說明(3) 二連接部係為一體成形。 為使本發明之上述目的、特徵和優點 下文特舉較佳實施例並配合所附圖式做詳』日:谢 實施方式 茲配合圖式說明本發明之較佳實施例。 請參閱第3圖,本實施例之鍵帽結構1〇〇主 鍵帽110、-平衡桿】2〇以及一加強元件咖。 112鍵帽二具有一組裝表面⑴、複數個定位卡合部 二、二f ::接=以及-抵擋元件⑴,複數個定位 Γ 抵植凡件114亦是成形於組裝表面⑴之 平衡桿120是設置於鍵帽11〇之組 詳細的來說,平衡桿12〇是藉由 、、 之上,更 置於組裝表面m之上。::=f枢接座⑴之中而設 尚可以樞接座113為旋轉支點而 圖所不,平衡桿120 111)做β方向之相對轉動。”、>、、♦帽丨1〇(或組裝表面 如第3圖及第5圖所示,1改一 k 部112而設置於鍵帽11〇之組/ ^ =30是藉由定位卡合 元件m是由一加強本體m二第^之上,同日夺,加強 二連接部133所構成。加強本體131且J接,132>以及一弟 及一大致上為门形之形狀,,:有一第一彎曲弧度以 表面11 1抵接。第一逵接、η 口守’加強本體131是與組裝 -接⑦連接部132與第二連接部133是分別連0798-A20587TWF (N2); C04020; HAWDONG.ptd 1234176 5. Description of the invention (3) The two connecting parts are integrally formed. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. "Thanks" Implementation Modes The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Please refer to FIG. 3, the keycap structure 100 in this embodiment, the main keycap 110, a balance bar] 20 and a reinforcing element. The 112 keycap 2 has an assembly surface ⑴, a plurality of positioning engaging portions 2, two f ::: =, and-resisting elements ⑴, and a plurality of positioning Γ abutting parts 114 are also balance rods 120 formed on the assembly surface ⑴ It is set in detail on the keycap 11o. Specifically, the balance lever 12o is placed on the assembly surface m by using,, and above. :: = f is set in the pivot seat ⑴ It is still possible to pivot the seat 113 as a fulcrum of rotation (not shown in the figure, the balance bar 120 111) makes relative rotation in the β direction. ”, ≫, ♦ cap 丨 10 (or the assembly surface is shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, 1 is changed to a k part 112 and set to the keycap 11 〇 / ^ = 30 is through a positioning card The joint element m is composed of a reinforced body m and a reinforced body connected on the same day, and reinforced with two connecting portions 133. The reinforced body 131 and J are connected, 132 > and one and one are substantially door-shaped shapes ,: There is a first curved arc that abuts on the surface 11 1. The first joint, η mouth guard 'reinforced body 131 is connected to the assembly-connection joint 132 and the second connection 133, respectively.

第7頁 0798-A20587TWF(N2);C04020;HAWDONG.ptd 1234176 五、發明說明(4) 接於加強本體1 3 1,並且笛 ^ , 部133。特別的是,;=;:連接部132是相對於第二連接 部133之長」,;及部132…是小☆第二連接 第-連接部132。此外衣:本Γ二之中抵擋:件114是抵接 -^ ^ ^ 1 〇 〇 在本貝施例中,加強本體1 3 1、第 妾邛1 32以及第二連接部j 33是一體成形的。 杷-:i:斤述’當組裝鍵帽結構100時,可先將平衡桿120 =故於鍵帽110之組裝表面lu上之樞接座〗13中,接著, =將加強元件130組設於組裝表面111上之定位卡合部112 強:ΐ時,由於抵擋元件114之存在,故加強元件13〇之加 肢131必會位於組裝表面ηι之一側邊上,亦即加強元 30之缺口部份(第一連接部132與第二連接部133之間的 間隙)必會朝向平衡桿12〇之封閉部份,否則加強元件13〇 會無法安裝於組裝表面111上。同時,又因為加強元件13〇 (加強本體131)具有一第一彎曲弧度,並且其第一連接部 132與第二連接部丨33之長度不同,亦即第一連接部丨32之 長度疋小於苐一連接部133之長度,再加上定位卡合部η? 與抵擋元件1 1 4之分佈位置限制下,故加強元件丨3 〇之第一 連接部1 3 2會與抵擋元件11 4抵接,如此即可防止加強元件 1 30於組裝時之左右方向搞錯,進而可避免加強元件丨3 〇 (加強本體1 3 1)所具有第一彎曲弧度無法與鍵帽丨丨〇搭配。 特別的是,如第4圖所示,當具有第一彎曲弧度之加 強元件1 3 0 (加強本體1 3 1 )組設於鍵帽11 〇之組裝表面11 1上 時’鍵帽11 0會因為加強元件1 3 0 (加強本體1 31 )之抵接而 具有一第二彎曲弧度。如上所述,鍵帽丨丨〇具有第二彎曲Page 7 0798-A20587TWF (N2); C04020; HAWDONG.ptd 1234176 V. Description of the invention (4) Connected to the reinforced body 1 3 1 and the flute ^, section 133. In particular,; = ;: the connecting portion 132 is longer than the second connecting portion 133 "; and the portion 132 ... is a small second connecting first-connecting portion 132. Outer clothing: the middle of the two Γ: the abutment 114 is abutted-^ ^ ^ 1 〇〇 In this embodiment, the reinforcing body 1 31, the 妾 邛 1 32 and the second connecting portion j 33 are integrally formed. of.杷-: i: Jinshuo 'When assembling the keycap structure 100, the balance bar 120 = the pivot joint seat on the assembly surface lu of the keycap 110 can be firstly set in 13 and then, = the reinforcing element 130 is set The positioning and engaging portion 112 on the assembly surface 111 is strong: At the moment, due to the existence of the resisting element 114, the limb 131 of the reinforcing element 13 will be located on one side of the assembly surface, that is, the strengthening element 30 The notched portion (the gap between the first connection portion 132 and the second connection portion 133) must face the closed portion of the balance bar 120, otherwise the reinforcing element 13 cannot be installed on the assembly surface 111. At the same time, because the reinforcing element 13 (the reinforcing body 131) has a first bending arc, and the lengths of the first connecting portion 132 and the second connecting portion 丨 33 are different, that is, the length of the first connecting portion 丨 32 is smaller than苐 The length of the first connecting portion 133, plus the distribution position of the positioning and engaging portion η? And the resisting element 1 1 4 is limited, so the first connecting portion 1 3 2 of the reinforcing element 3 3 will resist the resisting element 11 4 In this way, the right and left directions of the reinforcing element 1 30 during assembly can be prevented from being mistaken, and the first bending curvature of the reinforcing element 丨 3 〇 (reinforcing body 131) cannot be matched with the key cap 丨 丨 〇. In particular, as shown in FIG. 4, when the reinforcing element 1 3 0 (reinforcing body 1 3 1) having the first bending arc is set on the assembly surface 11 1 of the keycap 11 〇, the 'keycap 11 0 will Because of the abutment of the reinforcing element 1 3 0 (reinforcing body 1 31), it has a second bending arc. As mentioned above, the keycap 丨 丨 〇 has a second bend

0798-A20587TWF(N2);C04020;HAWD〇NG.ptd 第8頁 !234176 友、發明說明(5) 5瓜度之主要目的县 〕疋為了要提升鍵帽結 〇 此外’如第3圖及第6圖所示,就 $,鍵帽結構1〇〇可藉由平衡桿12〇 ^引部121滑動配合於-鍵盤底座140 _中,而使得鍵帽結構1 0 0對鍵盤底 4 ’具有較佳之平衡性。 雖然本發明已以較佳實施例揭露 广定本發明,任何熟習此項技藝者, ::範圍0,當可作些許之更動與潤 σ範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界 構1 0 0之操作敏感 鍵帽結構1 0 0之應用 所具有之兩個對應的 上之兩個對應的鍵座 座1 4 0做上下之運動 於上’然其並非用以 在不脫離本發明之精 飾’因此本發明之保 定者為準。0798-A20587TWF (N2); C04020; HAWD〇NG.ptd Page 8! 234176 Friends, description of invention (5) 5 main purpose of the county] 疋 In order to improve the keycap knot 此外 In addition, as shown in Figure 3 and As shown in FIG. 6, as for $, the keycap structure 100 can be slid-fitted to the keyboard base 140 through the balance rod 12〇 ^ 引 121, so that the keycap structure 100 has a relatively low keyboard bottom 4 '. Good balance. Although the present invention has been disclosed in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, anyone skilled in the art, :: Range 0, can make some changes and improve the σ range, as defined by the appended patent scope. The operation-sensitive keycap structure 1 0 0 has two corresponding upper two corresponding key holders 1 4 0 for upward and downward movements, but it is not intended to be used without departing from the finishing of the present invention. 'So Baoding of the present invention shall prevail.

1234176 圖式簡單說明 第1圖係顯示一習知之倍數鍵鍵帽之底視示意圖; 第2圖係顯示另一習知之倍數鍵鍵帽之底視示意圖; 第3圖係顯示本發明之鍵帽結構之底視示意圖; 第4圖係顯示根據第3圖之A-A剖面示意圖; 第5圖係顯示本發明之鍵帽結構之立體底視示意圖; 以及 第6圖係顯示本發明之鍵帽結構與一鍵盤底座結合之 側視不意圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 I、 1 ’〜倍數鍵鍵帽 II、 1 2 0〜平衡桿 1 2〜加強桿 1 3、11 2〜定位卡合部 1 4〜侧邊 I 0 0〜鍵帽結構 II 0〜鍵帽 11 1〜組裝表面 I 1 3〜枢接座 II 4〜抵擋元件 121〜導引部 1 3 0〜加強元件 1 3 1〜加強本體 1 3 2〜第一連接部1234176 Brief description of the drawings. Figure 1 shows a bottom view of a conventional multiple-key keycap. Figure 2 shows a bottom view of another conventional multiple-key keycap. Figure 3 shows a keycap of the present invention. The bottom view of the structure; FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of AA according to FIG. 3; FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional bottom view of the keycap structure of the present invention; and FIG. 6 is a view of the keycap structure and A keyboard base combined with side view is not intended. [Description of main component symbols] I, 1 '~ Multiple keycap II, 1 2 0 ~ Balance bar 1 2 ~ Reinforcement bar 1 3,11 2 ~ Positioning engagement part 1 4 ~ Side I 0 0 ~ Key cap structure II 0 ~ Keycap 11 1 ~ Assembly surface I 1 3 ~ Pivot base II 4 ~ Resisting element 121 ~ Guiding part 1 3 0 ~ Reinforcing element 1 3 1 ~ Reinforced body 1 3 2 ~ First connecting part

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