TWI573161B - Key cap and key structure using the same - Google Patents

Description

Key cap and button structure applying the same

The present invention relates to a keycap and a key structure using the same, and in particular to a keycap that avoids damage when disposed on a jig, and a key structure applied thereto.

Before assembling the button structure, it is usually necessary to perform multiple pre-processing on the keycap. For example, painting treatment is performed to provide different appearance colors of the key caps. In performing these processes, the keycaps are mounted on a jig. It is a common practice to directly connect the fixture to the fixture by directly using the bracket connection structure on the keycap to fix the keycap to the fixture for processing.

However, since the button structure is assembled on the keyboard or when the key cap is mounted on the jig, the bracket connection structure on the keycap is used for connection. In the process of repeatedly disassembling and installing the keycap, the bracket connecting structure needs to bear the force in different directions, which is easy to deform the bracket connecting structure, thereby causing the keycap not to be stably mounted on the keyboard, and having the keycap It is easy to fall off from the keyboard.

The invention relates to a key cap and a button structure applied thereto. When the key cap is mounted on the jig for processing, the impact on the bracket connection structure can be surely avoided, and the key cap can be more stably arranged on the keyboard. Increase the life of the keyboard.

According to one aspect of the invention, a keycap is provided that includes a keycap body, a first member, and a second member. The key cap body has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, and the bottom surface is located between the skirt structures. The first member is disposed on the bottom surface, the first member has a first surface, a second surface and a third surface. The first surface and the second surface together form a bracket connection structure, and the bracket connection structure is supported by a keycap The structures are connected such that the first surface and the third surface are on opposite sides of the first member. The second member is disposed on the bottom surface, and the second member has a fourth surface. The third surface and the fourth surface together form a jig connection structure, and the jig connection structure is connected with a jig to enable the jig to carry the key cap .

According to another aspect of the present invention, a keycap is provided, including a keycap body, a bracket connecting structure, and a jig connecting structure. The key cap body has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, and the bottom surface is located between the skirt structures. The bracket connection structure is disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with the keycap support structure. The jig connecting structure is disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with a jig to enable the jig to carry the key cap, and the jig connecting structure is adjacent to the bracket connecting structure.

According to other aspects of the present invention, a button structure is provided that includes a bottom plate, a keycap support structure, and a keycap. The keycap support structure is disposed on the bottom plate, and the key cap is disposed on the keycap support structure to move up and down relative to the bottom plate. keycap The utility model comprises a button cap body, a first member and a second member. The key cap body has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface is located between the skirt structures, and the bottom surface faces the bottom plate. The first member is disposed on the bottom surface, the first member has a first surface, a second surface and a third surface, the first surface and the second surface together form a bracket connection structure, and the bracket connection structure is used for the keycap support structure Connected, the first surface and the third surface are located on opposite sides of the first member. The second member is disposed on the bottom surface, and the second member has a fourth surface, the third surface and the fourth surface together form a jig connection structure, and the jig connection structure is connected with a jig to enable the jig to carry the key cap.

According to other aspects of the present invention, a button structure is provided that includes a bottom plate, a keycap support structure, and a keycap. The keycap support structure is disposed on the bottom plate, and the key cap is disposed on the keycap support structure to move up and down relative to the bottom plate. The keycap includes a keycap body, a bracket connection structure, and a jig connection structure. The key cap body has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface is located between the skirt structures, and the bottom surface faces the bottom plate. The bracket connection structure is disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with the keycap support structure. The jig connecting structure is disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with a jig to enable the jig to carry the key cap, and the jig connecting structure is adjacent to the bracket connecting structure.

In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, the preferred embodiments are described below, and in conjunction with the drawings, the detailed description is as follows:

100, 200, 300‧‧‧ keycaps

110‧‧‧Key Cap Body

112‧‧‧ top surface

114‧‧‧ skirt structure

116‧‧‧ bottom

120‧‧‧ bracket connection structure

122‧‧‧Chute

124‧‧‧ pivotal department

130, 330‧‧‧ plane

131, 331‧‧‧ first component

132, 332‧‧‧ second component

140, 240, 340‧‧ ‧ fixture connection structure

150, 350‧‧‧ button structure

160‧‧‧floor

170‧‧‧Keycap support structure

180, 280‧‧ ‧ fixture

182, 282‧‧‧ key cap fixing structure

190‧‧‧ oblique pin

2B-2B', 2E-2E', 3B-3B', 6B-6B', 9B-9B', 10B-10B'‧‧‧ tangent

A, B‧‧‧ area

C‧‧‧Keycap center point

S1‧‧‧ first surface

S2‧‧‧ second surface

S3‧‧‧ third surface

S4‧‧‧ fourth surface

FIG. 1A is a top perspective view of a keycap according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a bottom perspective view of the keycap of FIG. 1A.

Figure 2A is a top view of the keycap of Figure 1A.

Figure 2B is a cross-sectional view of the keycap of Figure 2A taken along line 2B-2B'.

FIG. 2C is a schematic view showing the first member of the key cap of FIG. 2B.

2D is a schematic view showing the second member of the keycap of FIG. 2B.

Figure 2E is a cross-sectional view of the keycap of Figure 1A taken along line 2E-2E'.

Fig. 3A is a top view showing the key structure of the keycap of the present invention applied to Fig. 1A.

Fig. 3B is a cross-sectional view showing the key structure of Fig. 3A taken along a tangent line 3B-3B'.

Fig. 3C is an enlarged view of a region A of Fig. 3B.

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing the present invention applied to the keycap of Fig. 1A and the oblique pin used in forming the keycap.

FIG. 5A is a perspective exploded view of the single keycap of FIG. 1A of the present invention and a fixture for designing a fixed structure corresponding to the single keycap.

FIG. 5B is a schematic view showing the overall structure of the fixture for designing a plurality of fixtures of the fixed structure of FIG. 5A corresponding to the plurality of key caps of FIG. 1A, and an enlarged view of a part of the fixture structure.

FIG. 6A is a top perspective view of a keycap according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the keycap of Fig. 6A taken along the tangential line 6B-6B'.

Fig. 7 is a perspective exploded view showing the keycap and the jig of the present invention applied to Fig. 6A.

Figure 8 is a bottom perspective view of a keycap according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9A is a top view of the keycap of Figure 8.

Fig. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the keycap of Fig. 9A taken along the tangential line 9B-9B'.

Figure 9C is a schematic view showing the first member of the keycap of Figure 9B.

Figure 9D is a schematic view showing the second member of the keycap of Figure 9B.

Fig. 10A is a top view showing the key structure of the keycap of the present invention applied to Fig. 8.

Fig. 10B is a cross-sectional view showing the key structure of Fig. 10A taken along a tangent line 10B-10B'.

Fig. 10C is an enlarged view of a region B of Fig. 10B.

The present invention provides a keycap and a button structure using the same, however, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and the description in the embodiment, such as the detailed structure, the size position of the related component, and the corresponding spatial relationship, etc. It is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the details of the embodiments of the present invention. The structure of the embodiments may be varied and modified to meet the needs of the actual application without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, but may be embodied in various different forms, and other embodiments not suggested by the present invention may also be applied. Furthermore, the size ratios in the drawings are not drawn to the scale of the actual products, and therefore the description and drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. In addition, in the specification, like reference numerals are used to refer to the

Please refer to FIGS. 1A and 1B , and FIG. 1A illustrates an embodiment of the present invention. For example, a top perspective view of the keycap 100, and FIG. 1B is a bottom perspective view of the keycap 100 of FIG. 1A.

The keycap 100 includes a keycap body 110 having a top surface 112, a bottom surface 116, and a plurality of skirt structures 114. The top surface 112 can be the pressing surface of the keycap 100 and opposite the bottom surface 116, and the bottom surface 116 is located between the skirt structures 114.

As shown in FIG. 1B , the key cap 100 further includes a bracket connecting structure 120 , and the bracket connecting structure 120 is disposed on the bottom surface 116 . The bracket connecting structure 120 is configured to be coupled to a keycap support structure on the bottom plate when the keycap 100 is assembled on the bottom plate of the keyboard, so that the keycap 100 can move up and down relative to the bottom plate. In this embodiment, the keycap 100 further includes a jig connection structure 140. The jig connection structure 140 is also disposed on the bottom surface 116. When the key cap 100 is to be visually processed, the jig connection structure 140 is connected to a jig so that the jig carries the key cap 100 for processing.

The invention uses the jig connection structure to be connected with the jig, and does not use the bracket connecting structure to be connected with the jig, thereby avoiding the problem that the bracket connecting structure is easily deformed when the key cap is subjected to the appearance treatment in the conventional method. In this way, even when the appearance processing of the key cap is performed, the shape of the jig connection structure is changed, and the connection between the bracket connecting structure and the key cap supporting structure is not affected, and the key cap is prevented from falling off the key cap supporting structure. In addition, to increase the life of the keyboard.

In particular, the jig attachment structure of the present invention is contiguous with the stent attachment structure, for example in a shared partial configuration, and adjacent to each other using different surfaces of the common structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, the jig connection structure 140 and The bracket connection structure 120 is a common partial structure and is adjacent to each other by using different surfaces of the shared structure.

The bracket connecting structure of the present invention may include a sliding slot and a pivoting portion, and the keycap may be connected to the keycap supporting structure by the sliding slot and the pivoting portion. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, the bracket connecting structure 120 can include a sliding slot 122 and a pivoting portion 124. The keying cap 100 can be connected to the keycap support structure by the sliding slot 122 and the pivoting portion 124. So that the keycap 100 is mounted on the bottom plate of the keyboard.

In the present invention, the jig connection structure may be adjacent to one of the chute and the pivotal portion. For example, the jig attachment structure 140 of the keycap 100 of the embodiment of FIG. 1B is adjacent to the chute 122. In other embodiments, the jig connection structure 140 may also be adjacent to the pivot portion 124 (shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 8-10).

2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, and 2E, FIG. 2A is a top view of the keycap 100 of FIG. 1A, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the keycap 100 of FIG. 2A along a tangent 2B-2B'. 2C is a schematic view showing the first member 131 of the keycap 100 of FIG. 2B, FIG. 2D is a schematic view showing the second member 132 of the keycap 100 of FIG. 2B, and FIG. 2E is a diagram showing FIG. A cross-sectional view of the keycap 100 along the tangent 2E-2E'.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the keycap 100 includes a first member 131 and a second member 132. The first member 131 and the second member 132 are disposed on the bottom surface 116 of the keycap body 110, and the first member 131 and the first member The two members 132 are connected to a plane 130.

As shown in FIGS. 2C and 2D, the first member 131 on the left side of the plane 130 and the second member 132 on the right side of the plane 130 are separately illustrated to more clearly depict the structural shape of the first member 131 and the second member 132. . As can be seen from the 2C and 2D drawings, the plane 130 of the first member 131 and the plane 130 of the second member 132 can be joined such that the first member 131 and the second member 132 form a single structure having an outer contour.

As shown in FIG. 2E, the first member 131 on the left side of the plane 130 has a first surface S1, a second surface S2 and a third surface S3. The second member 132 on the right side of the plane 130 has a fourth surface S4. . Among them, the first surface S1 faces the surface in the positive Z-axis direction, and the third surface S3 faces the surface in the negative Z-axis direction. That is, the first surface S1 and the third surface S3 are located on the opposite side of the first member 131.

In the present invention, the first surface and the second surface together form a stent connection structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 2E, the first surface S1 is a surface parallel to the X-Y plane, and the second surface S2 is a surface parallel to the X-Z plane. That is, the first surface S1 is perpendicular to the second surface S2, and the first surface S1 and the second surface S2 perpendicular to each other form the chute 122. Therefore, the chute 122 is formed between the second surface S2 and the bottom surface 116, and the first surface S1 closes one end of the chute 122.

In the present invention, the third surface and the fourth surface together form a jig connection structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 2E, the third surface S3 is a surface substantially facing the negative Z-axis direction, the fourth surface S4 is a surface substantially facing the positive Z-axis direction, and the third surface S3 and the fourth surface are The S4 system is connected to the plane 130. That is It is said that the third surface S3 is connected to the surface of the fourth surface S4. The third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 together form a jig connection structure 140, such as a groove. The groove has a water droplet hole profile on the Y-axis and Z-axis definition planes for combining with a jig to allow the jig to carry the keycap 100.

Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, FIG. 3A is a top view of the button structure 150 of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the button structure 150 of FIG. 3B' is a cross-sectional view, and FIG. 3C is an enlarged view of a region A of FIG. 3B.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the button structure 150 includes a bottom plate 160, a keycap support structure 170, and a keycap 100. The top surface 112 of the keycap body 110 can be used for the user to press, and the bottom surface 116 of the keycap body 110 is disposed facing the bottom plate 160. The keycap support structure 170 is disposed on the bottom plate 160, and the key cap 100 is disposed on the keycap support structure 170. The keycap support structure 170 is used for the user to press and move the keycap 100 up and down relative to the bottom plate 160. In addition, in order to maintain the simplicity of the drawings, other components such as an elastic body and a thin film circuit board disposed between the bottom surface 116 and the bottom plate 160 are not illustrated.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the keycap 100 is coupled to the keycap support structure 170 by a bracket connection structure 120. The keycap support structure 170 of the embodiment is, for example, a scissor-foot structure, and the scissor-foot structure can be connected to the sliding slot 122 and the pivoting portion 124 of the bracket connecting structure 120, thereby moving the keycap 100 up and down relative to the bottom plate 160. . Specifically, a slider of the keycap support structure 170 can slide in the sliding slot 122, and a pivot of the keycap support structure 170 can be rotated in the pivoting portion 124 to make the keycap 100 It can move up and down with respect to the bottom plate 160.

As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the chute 122 is formed between the second surface S2 and the bottom surface 116, and the first surface S1 closes one end of the chute 122 so that the slider of the keycap support structure 170 can be in the chute 112. Sliding in. In addition, the chute 112 has a U-shaped cross section on the Y-axis and Z-axis definition planes, so that the slide bar can slide in the U-shaped cross section along the Z-axis direction.

The jig connection structure 140 of the embodiment is adjacent to the chute 122, and the jig connection structure 140 does not affect the up and down displacement of the key cap 100 relative to the bottom plate 160. That is, the jig attachment structure 140 does not interfere with the operation of the keycap support structure 170 during folding and support. Since the chute 122 of the present embodiment is disposed at a corner formed by the skirt structure 114 (refer to FIG. 1B), the present embodiment only uses the remaining space on the bottom surface 116 to configure the jig connection structure. 140, no need to look for additional setup space. That is to say, the keycap of the present invention can also achieve a streamlined and space-saving effect.

Referring to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the present invention applied to the keycap 100 of FIG. 1A and the oblique pin 190 used when forming the keycap 100.

In addition to the above space-saving effect, the keycap of the present invention has the advantages of simple design, simple manufacture, and cost saving. Since the jig connecting structure of the present invention is adjacent to the bracket connecting structure, and the adjacent jig connecting structure and the bracket connecting structure both have lateral openings facing in the same direction, the tilting pin can be used simultaneously Forming adjacent jig connection structure and bracket connection structure.

For example, the jig connection structure 140 in FIG. 4 is adjacent to the chute 122, and the jig connection structure 140 and the chute 122 both have lateral openings facing in the same direction, for example, on the left side in FIG. Both the fixture connection structure 140 and the chute 122 have lateral openings facing the negative X-axis direction. Therefore, when the key cap 100 is manufactured, the jig connection structure 140 and the chute 122 can be simultaneously formed by using only one oblique pin 190, and can also be simultaneously released in the negative X-axis direction. In this way, it is not necessary to consider designing a variety of oblique pins that are demolded in different directions to make the production, which is simpler and more cost-effective.

5A and FIG. 5B, FIG. 5A is a perspective exploded view of the single keycap 100 of the first embodiment of the present invention, and the fixture 180 for designing a fixed structure corresponding to the single keycap 100, and FIG. 5B is for The keycap 100 of FIG. 1A corresponds to an overall schematic view of the jig structure 1800 of the fixture 180 of the fixed structure of FIG. 5A, and an enlarged view of the partial jig structure 1800.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the jig 180 of the present embodiment is applied to the key cap 100 of the above embodiment, and the jig 180 has a keycap fixing structure 182. The key cap fixing structure 182 is, for example, a fixed shaft for engaging with the jig connecting structure 140 (for example, a groove) of the key cap 100, so that the jig 180 carries the key cap 100 to carry out the key cap 100. Road surface treatment. For example, the key cap 100 is painted, baked, printed, etc. to provide different appearance colors of the key cap 100; or the key cap 100 is subjected to laser engraving, UV spray protection film, etc. to provide different keycaps 100. Type of typeface.

In addition, since the present embodiment uses the jig connection structure 140 and the key The cap fixing structure 182 is engaged, and the key cap fixing structure 182 is not in direct contact with the bracket connecting structure 120, and thus does not affect the bracket connecting structure 120.

In general, it is common to simultaneously surface the multiple keycaps that will be assembled on the entire set of keyboards. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5B, a plurality of jigs 180 as shown in FIG. 5A are placed on a jig bottom plate 1802 to form a jig structure 1800. The size, position and number of the plurality of jigs 180 correspond to a plurality of key caps to be assembled on the entire set of keyboards, that is, each jig 180 is correspondingly mounted with a key cap to simultaneously perform a plurality of key caps. Surface treatment. In addition, regardless of the size of the keycap, the keycap and jig of the present invention can be used for processing.

6A and 6B, FIG. 6A is a top perspective view of the keycap 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the keycap 200 of FIG. 6A along the tangential line 6B-6B'. .

The difference between the keycap 200 of the present embodiment and the keycap 100 of the above embodiment lies in the design of the jig connection structure 240, and the structure and function of the other similarities will not be described again.

In this embodiment, the key cap 200 includes a jig connection structure 240. The jig connection structure 240 is, for example, a hook for connecting with a jig to enable the jig to carry the key cap 200.

The keycap 200 of the present embodiment also has the advantages of the keycap 100 of the above embodiment. Moreover, the jig connection structure 240 and the chute 122 of the present embodiment also have a lateral opening facing the positive X-axis direction. Therefore, when the key cap 200 is manufactured, the jig connection structure 240 and the chute can be simultaneously formed by using only one oblique pin. 122, and can also be demolded in the positive X-axis direction at the same time.

As shown in Fig. 6B, the third surface S3 is a surface parallel to the X-Y plane, and the fourth surface S4 is a surface parallel to the X-Z plane, and thus the third surface S3 is perpendicular to the fourth surface S4. Moreover, a hook is formed between the fourth surface S4 and the bottom surface 116, and the hook has an L-shaped cross section on the Y-axis and the X-axis defining plane, and the jig can be combined with the L-shaped cross section.

Referring to FIG. 7, FIG. 7 is a perspective exploded view of the keycap 200 and the jig 280 of the present invention applied to FIG. 6A.

The jig 280 of the embodiment is suitable for the key cap 200 of the above embodiment, and the jig 280 has a key cap fixing structure 282. The key cap fixing structure 282 is, for example, a fixing piece for engaging with the jig connecting structure 240 (for example, a hook) of the key cap 200, so that the jig 280 carries the key cap 200 to carry out the key cap 200. Road surface treatment.

Please refer to FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view of a keycap 300 according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

The difference between the keycap 300 of the present embodiment and the keycap 100 of the above embodiment is that the fixture connecting structure 340 is adjacent to the pivoting portion 124 of the bracket connecting structure 120, and the structure and function of the other similarities will not be described again. .

As shown in FIG. 8 , the jig connecting structure 340 is adjacent to the pivoting portion 124 , and the jig connecting structure 340 and the pivoting portion 124 are disposed adjacent to one of the skirt structures 114 , and the jig connecting structure 340 . It is farther away from the pivot point center point C of one of the bottom surfaces 116 than the pivot portion 124.

Moreover, the jig connection structure 340 and the pivot portion 124 of the present embodiment also have lateral openings facing the positive and negative X-axis directions. Therefore, when the key cap 300 is manufactured, the jig connecting structure 340 and the pivoting portion 124 can be simultaneously formed by using only one oblique pin, and can be simultaneously released in the positive or negative X-axis direction.

The jig connection structure 340 shown in FIG. 8 is, for example, a groove. In another embodiment, the jig connection structure 340 can also be a hook, such as the jig connection structure 240 of FIG. 6B.

Please refer to FIGS. 9A, 9B, 9C and 9D, FIG. 9A is a top view of the key cap 300 of FIG. 8, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the key cap 300 of FIG. 9A along a tangent line 9B-9B'. 9C is a schematic view showing the first member 331 of the keycap 300 of FIG. 9B, and FIG. 9D is a schematic view showing the second member 332 of the keycap 300 of FIG. 9B.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the key cap 300 includes a first member 331 and a second member 332. The first member 331 and the second member 332 are disposed on the bottom surface 116 of the keycap body 110, and the first member 331 and the first member The two members 332 are connected to a plane 330.

As shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, the first member 331 on the left side of the plane 330 and the second member 332 on the right side of the plane 330 are separately illustrated to more clearly depict the structural shape of the first member 331 and the second member 332. . As can be seen from the 9C and 9D drawings, the plane 330 of the first member 331 and the plane 330 of the second member 332 can be joined such that the first member 331 and the second member 332 form a single structure having an outer contour.

Please refer to FIGS. 10A, 10B and 10C. FIG. 10A is a top view of the button structure 350 of the present invention, and FIG. 10B shows the button structure 350 of FIG. 10A along the tangent line 10B-. 10B' is a cross-sectional view, and FIG. 10C is an enlarged view of a region B of FIG. 10B.

The difference between the key structure 350 of the present embodiment and the key structure 150 of the above embodiment lies in the difference of the key cap 300, and the structure and function of the other similarities will not be described again.

As shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the first member 331 located on the left side of the plane 330 has a first surface S1, a second surface S2 and a third surface S3, and the second member 332 located on the right side of the plane 330 has a fourth portion. Surface S4. Here, the first surface S1 is a surface that faces substantially in the positive Z-axis direction, and the third surface S3 is a surface that faces substantially in the negative Z-axis direction. That is, the first surface S1 and the third surface S3 are located on opposite sides of the first member 331.

As shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the first surface S1 is a surface that faces substantially in the positive Z-axis direction, and the second surface S2 is a surface that faces substantially in the negative Z-axis direction. That is, the first surface S1 and the second surface S2 face each other. The first surface S1 and the second surface S2 are connected to each other. The first surface S1 and the second surface S2 are connected to form a pivoting portion 124. The pivot of the keycap support structure 170 can be rotated in the pivoting portion 124. In addition, the pivoting portion 124 has a water droplet hole cross section on the Y-axis and Z-axis defining planes, so that the pivot shaft can rotate in the X-axis direction in the water droplet hole cross section.

As shown in FIG. 10C, the third surface S3 is substantially facing the surface in the negative Z-axis direction, and the fourth surface S4 is substantially facing the surface in the positive Z-axis direction. And the third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 are in contact with the plane 330. That is, the surface on which the third surface S3 is connected to the fourth surface S4. The third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 together form a jig connection structure 340, such as a groove, for connecting with a jig so that the jig carries the keycap 300.

The jig connecting structure 340 of the present embodiment is adjacent to the pivoting portion 124, and the jig connecting structure 340 and the pivoting portion 124 are disposed adjacent to one of the skirt structures 114. The jig connection structure 340 is further away from the pivot point center point C of the bottom surface 116 than the pivot portion 124. Therefore, the jig connection structure 340 does not affect the up and down displacement of the keycap 300 relative to the bottom plate 160. That is, the jig attachment structure 340 does not interfere with the operation of the keycap support structure 170 during folding and support. In this embodiment, only the remaining space on the bottom surface 116 is used to configure the jig connection structure 340 without looking for additional installation space. That is to say, the keycap of the present invention can also achieve a streamlined and space-saving effect.

As described above, the keycap of the present invention is connected to the jig using a jig connection structure without using a bracket connection structure to be connected to the jig. In this way, even when the appearance processing of the key cap is performed, the shape of the jig connection structure is changed, and the connection between the bracket connecting structure and the key cap supporting structure is not affected, and the key cap is prevented from falling off the key cap supporting structure. In addition, to increase the life of the keyboard.

In addition, the bracket connecting structure of the keycap of the present invention is adjacent to the jig connecting structure, for example, in a shared partial structure, and adjacent to each other by using different surfaces of the shared structure; or, the keycap of the present invention is utilized The first surface of the first member and the second surface together form a bracket connection structure and utilize the third member of the first member The surface and the fourth surface of the second member together form a jig connection structure. Therefore, when the key cap is made, the adjacent bracket connection structure and the jig connection structure can be simultaneously formed by using only one oblique pin, and the mold can be demolded in the same direction. In this way, it is not necessary to consider designing a variety of oblique pins that are demolded in different directions to make the production, which is simpler and more cost-effective.

In addition, the jig attachment structure of the keycap of the present invention does not affect the up and down displacement of the keycap relative to the bottom plate. That is to say, the jig connection structure does not hinder the operation of the keycap support structure during folding and support. Therefore, the present invention only uses the remaining space on the bottom surface of the keycap body to configure the jig connection structure without looking for additional installation space. That is to say, the keycap of the present invention can also achieve a streamlined and space-saving effect.

In conclusion, the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. A person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧Key Cap

110‧‧‧Key Cap Body

114‧‧‧ skirt structure

116‧‧‧ bottom

120‧‧‧ bracket connection structure

122‧‧‧Chute

124‧‧‧ pivotal department

140‧‧‧Jig connection structure

Claims (18)

A key cap comprising: a keycap body having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface being opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface being located between the skirt structures; a first member, Provided on the bottom surface, the first member has a first surface, a second surface and a third surface, the first surface and the second surface together form a bracket connection structure, the bracket connection structure is used for a key The cap support structure is connected, the first surface and the third surface are located on opposite sides of the first member; and a second member is disposed on the bottom surface, the second member has a fourth surface, the third The surface and the fourth surface together form a jig connection structure, and the jig connection structure is connected with a jig to enable the jig to carry the key cap. The keycap of claim 1, wherein the first surface is perpendicular to the second surface, and a sliding groove is formed between the second surface and the bottom surface, the first surface enclosing one end of the sliding slot, The keycap support structure has a slide bar that is slidable in the chute. The keycap of claim 2, wherein the bottom surface extends along an X-axis and a Z-axis defining plane, the bottom surface being perpendicular to a Y-axis, the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis being positive with each other The keycap has a keycap center point on the X-axis and the Z-axis defining plane, and the sliding slot has a U-shaped cross section on the Y-axis and the Z-axis defining plane, and the slider is applicable to the U Sliding along the Z-axis in the profile, at the Z In the axial direction, the jig connection structure is located between the chute and the center point of the keycap. The keycap of claim 1, wherein the first surface and the second surface face each other, and a first pivotal portion is formed between the first surface and the second surface, the keycap support structure having a a pivot that is rotatable in the pivot. The keycap of claim 4, wherein the bottom surface extends along an X-axis and a Z-axis defining plane, the bottom surface being perpendicular to a Y-axis, the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis being positive with each other The keycap has a keyhole center point on the X-axis and the Z-axis defining plane, and the pivoting portion has a water droplet hole profile on the Y-axis and the Z-axis defining plane, and the pivot shaft can be The water droplet hole section is rotated about the X-axis direction, and the pivoting portion is located between the jig connection structure and the center point of the key cap in the Z-axis direction. The keycap of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface extends along an X-axis and a Z-axis defining plane, the bottom surface being perpendicular to a Y-axis, the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis being positive with each other The third surface is perpendicular to the fourth surface, and a hook is formed between the fourth surface and the bottom surface, and the hook has an L-shaped cross section on the Y-axis and the X-axis defining plane. Can be combined with the L-shaped profile. The keycap of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface extends along an X-axis and a Z-axis defining plane, the bottom surface being perpendicular to a Y-axis, the Y-axis, the Y The axis and the Z axis are orthogonal to each other, the third surface faces the fourth surface, and a groove is formed between the third surface and the fourth surface, the groove defining a plane on the Y axis and the Z axis There is a water droplet hole profile, and the fixture can be combined with the water droplet hole profile. A key cap comprising: a keycap body having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface being opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface being located between the skirt structures; a bracket connection structure, The bottom surface is connected to the keycap support structure, the bracket connection structure includes a sliding slot and a pivoting portion, and a jig connecting structure is disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with a jig The jig connecting structure is adjacent to one of the sliding slot and the pivoting portion, wherein the jig connecting structure comprises a groove, the groove and the chute And one of the pivoting portions is formed by the same oblique pin. A key cap comprising: a keycap body having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface being opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface being located between the skirt structures; a bracket connection structure, The bottom surface is connected to the keycap support structure, the bracket connection structure includes a sliding slot and a pivoting portion, and a jig connecting structure is disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with a jig The jig connecting structure is adjacent to one of the sliding slot and the pivoting portion, wherein the jig connecting structure comprises a hook, the hook and the chute And one of the pivoting portions is formed by the same oblique pin. The keycap of claim 8 or 9, wherein the jig connecting structure is adjacent to the pivoting portion, and the jig connecting structure and the pivoting portion are adjacent to the skirt structure In one configuration, the jig attachment structure is further from the center point of one of the keycaps of the bottom surface than the pivotal portion. A key structure includes: a bottom plate; a key cap support structure disposed on the bottom plate; and a key cap disposed on the key cap support structure for moving up and down relative to the bottom plate, the key cap comprising: a key The cap body has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface is located between the skirt structures, and the bottom surface faces the bottom plate; a first member, Provided on the bottom surface, the first member has a first surface, a second surface and a third surface, the first surface and the second surface together form a bracket connecting structure, the bracket connecting structure is used for the key The cap support structure is connected, the first surface and the third surface are located on opposite sides of the first member; and a second member is disposed on the bottom surface, the second member has a fourth surface, the third The surface and the fourth surface together form a jig connection structure, the jig The connecting structure is connected to a jig to enable the jig to carry the key cap. The button structure of claim 11, wherein the first surface is perpendicular to the second surface, and a sliding groove is formed between the second surface and the bottom surface, the first surface enclosing one end of the sliding slot, The keycap support structure has a slide bar that is slidable in the chute. The key structure of claim 11, wherein the first surface and the second surface face each other, and a first pivotal portion is formed between the first surface and the second surface, the keycap support structure has a a pivot that is rotatable in the pivot. A key structure includes: a bottom plate; a key cap support structure disposed on the bottom plate; and a key cap disposed on the key cap support structure for moving up and down relative to the bottom plate, the key cap comprising: a key The cap body has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface is located between the skirt structures, and the bottom surface faces the bottom plate; a bracket connection structure, Disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with the keycap support structure; A jig connecting structure is disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with a jig to enable the jig to carry the key cap, and the jig connecting structure is adjacent to the bracket connecting structure. The button structure of claim 14, wherein the bracket connecting structure comprises a sliding slot and a pivoting portion, the jig connecting structure is adjacent to one of the sliding slot and the pivoting portion . The button structure of claim 15, wherein the jig connecting structure is adjacent to the pivoting portion, and the jig connecting structure and the pivoting portion are disposed adjacent to one of the skirt structures The jig connection structure is farther away from the center point of one of the bottom caps than the pivot portion. The button structure of claim 15, wherein the jig connection structure comprises a groove formed by the same oblique pin and one of the sliding groove and the pivoting portion. The button structure of claim 15, wherein the fixture connection structure comprises a hook, and the hook is formed by the same oblique pin as one of the sliding slot and the pivoting portion.