TWI824363B - Keyboard module and electronic device with the same - Google Patents
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一種鍵盤模組,尤指一種藉由磁力控制按鍵升降之鍵盤模組。 A keyboard module, especially a keyboard module that controls the lifting and lowering of keys by magnetic force.
隨著科技的進步,對於攜帶式電子產品逐漸以薄型化的方向發展。現有的攜帶式電腦,保留一定的按鍵高度,然而,在關閉螢幕時,凸出於鍵盤框架的按鍵與螢幕將產生接觸,造成螢幕出現印痕或磨損,除了螢幕受到損傷外,按鍵的鍵帽的表面也可能出現刮痕。 With the advancement of technology, portable electronic products are gradually developing in a thinner direction. Existing portable computers retain a certain key height. However, when the screen is turned off, the keys protruding from the keyboard frame will come into contact with the screen, causing marks or wear on the screen. In addition to damage to the screen, the key caps of the keys are also damaged. Scratches may also appear on the surface.
為了改善上述問題,現有攜帶式電腦會在螢幕與鍵盤框架之間保留一定間隙容置按鍵及其凸出鍵盤框架的部分,如此,將不利於薄型化的設計。 In order to improve the above problems, existing portable computers will leave a certain gap between the screen and the keyboard frame to accommodate the keys and the parts protruding from the keyboard frame. This is not conducive to thin design.
有鑑於此,本揭露提供一實施例之一種鍵盤模組,鍵盤模組包含基板、電路板及多個按鍵、多個磁性部件及至少一連桿。 In view of this, the present disclosure provides a keyboard module according to an embodiment. The keyboard module includes a substrate, a circuit board, a plurality of keys, a plurality of magnetic components and at least one connecting rod.
電路板位於基板上。多個按鍵位於電路板上方,每一按鍵包含鍵帽、磁力元件及支撐裝置。鍵帽位於電路板上方,鍵帽具有頂面。磁力元件位於鍵帽內。支撐裝置位於鍵帽及電路板之間,支撐裝置用以 支撐鍵帽。磁性部件數量對應於磁力元件,各磁性部件位於基板下方且對應於磁力元件。連桿串接磁性部件。其中,於連桿受一力量轉動,以帶動磁性部件轉動,使各磁性部件分別與對應之磁力元件之間產生相吸磁力,相吸磁力驅動鍵帽朝向電路板移動,鍵帽呈現下降狀態。 The circuit board sits on the base plate. Multiple buttons are located above the circuit board, and each button includes a keycap, a magnetic component and a supporting device. The keycaps are located above the circuit board and have a top surface. The magnetic element is located inside the keycap. The supporting device is located between the keycap and the circuit board, and is used to Support keycaps. The number of magnetic components corresponds to the magnetic element, and each magnetic component is located under the substrate and corresponds to the magnetic element. The connecting rod connects the magnetic components in series. Among them, the connecting rod is rotated by a force to drive the magnetic components to rotate, so that each magnetic component generates a magnetic attraction force between each magnetic component and the corresponding magnetic component. The magnetic attraction force drives the keycap to move toward the circuit board, and the keycap appears in a descending state.
依據一實施例,連桿受另一力量轉動,以帶動磁性部件轉動,使各磁性部件分別與對應之磁力元件之間產生相斥磁力,驅動鍵帽朝遠離電路板的方向移動,鍵帽呈現升起狀態。 According to one embodiment, the connecting rod is rotated by another force to drive the magnetic component to rotate, so that each magnetic component generates repulsive magnetic force with the corresponding magnetic component, driving the keycap to move in a direction away from the circuit board, and the keycap appears rising state.
依據一實施例,鍵盤模組還包含框架,位於電路板上,框架具有多個開口,按鍵設置於開口內,於下降狀態,鍵帽移動至頂面於鉛垂方向上的高度相同或低於框架之表面的位置。 According to an embodiment, the keyboard module further includes a frame located on the circuit board. The frame has a plurality of openings, and the keys are arranged in the openings. In the lowered state, the keycaps move to a height that is the same as or lower than the top surface in the vertical direction. The position of the surface of the frame.
依據一實施例,支撐裝置包含剪刀腳結構及彈性墊,剪刀腳結構具有洞口,彈性墊位於洞口內。 According to one embodiment, the support device includes a scissor-leg structure and an elastic pad. The scissor-leg structure has a hole, and the elastic pad is located in the hole.
本揭露還提出一實施例之一種電子裝置,包含鍵盤模組、連接裝置、多個轉動件及轉軸裝置。其中鍵盤模組之連桿為多個,各連桿分別串接部分的磁性部件,各該連桿之一端界定為第一端。連接裝置位於鍵盤模組下方,連接裝置包含連接件及多個滑移塊。連接件包含多個本體及多個活動孔,本體及活動孔相間設置,其中,每一連桿之第一端位於每一活動孔。多個滑移塊分別對應連接於本體上。每一轉動件對應於每一活動孔而串接於每一連桿上,每一轉動件包含轉動部及受推部,轉動部與受推部相連接,每一受推部抵接於對應之滑移塊。轉軸裝置連接於連接裝置,其中,於下降狀態,轉軸裝置用以帶動連接件沿水平方向之第一位置移動至第二位置,每一滑移塊推抵對應之受推部,帶 動轉動部轉動,提供每一連桿之力量。 The disclosure also provides an electronic device according to an embodiment, including a keyboard module, a connecting device, a plurality of rotating parts and a rotating shaft device. The keyboard module has a plurality of connecting rods, each connecting rod is connected in series with a portion of the magnetic components, and one end of each connecting rod is defined as the first end. The connection device is located below the keyboard module, and includes a connecting piece and a plurality of sliding blocks. The connecting piece includes a plurality of bodies and a plurality of movable holes. The bodies and the movable holes are arranged alternately, and the first end of each connecting rod is located in each movable hole. A plurality of sliding blocks are respectively connected to the body. Each rotating member corresponds to each movable hole and is connected in series to each connecting rod. Each rotating member includes a rotating part and a pushed part. The rotating part is connected to the pushed part, and each pushed part is in contact with the corresponding The sliding block. The rotating shaft device is connected to the connecting device. In the descending state, the rotating shaft device is used to drive the connecting member to move from the first position to the second position in the horizontal direction. Each sliding block pushes against the corresponding pushed portion, bringing the The rotating part rotates to provide the power of each connecting rod.
依據一些實施例,電子裝置還包含輔助移動部,輔助移動部包含第一磁性組件及第二磁性組件,第一磁性組件連接於連接件,其中,於升起狀態下,第一磁性組件與第二磁性組件具有第一間距,第一間距大於等於第一位置與第二位置之間的距離,且第一磁性組件與第二磁性組件之間具有互斥力;於下降狀態下,第一磁性組件與第二磁性組件之間具有吸引力,驅使第一磁性組件朝向第二磁性組件移動。 According to some embodiments, the electronic device further includes an auxiliary moving part. The auxiliary moving part includes a first magnetic component and a second magnetic component. The first magnetic component is connected to the connecting member, wherein in the raised state, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component The two magnetic components have a first spacing, the first spacing is greater than or equal to the distance between the first position and the second position, and there is a mutual repulsion force between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component; in the descending state, the first magnetic component There is an attractive force between the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component, driving the first magnetic component to move toward the second magnetic component.
依據一些實施例,電子裝置還包含輔助移動部,輔助移動部包含齒條及齒輪,齒條連接於連接件,其中,於升起狀態下,齒輪嚙合於齒條且於連接件具有第二間距,第二間距大於等於第一位置與第二位置之間的距離;於下降狀態下,齒輪滾動於齒條上,帶動該連接件朝向該齒輪移動。 According to some embodiments, the electronic device further includes an auxiliary moving part, the auxiliary moving part includes a rack and a gear, the rack is connected to the connecting member, wherein in the raised state, the gear meshes with the rack and has a second distance from the connecting member. , the second distance is greater than or equal to the distance between the first position and the second position; in the descending state, the gear rolls on the rack, driving the connecting piece to move toward the gear.
依據一些實施例,鍵盤模組包含框架,其結構簡約,有利於生產者降低生產成本。依據一些實施例,鍵盤模組應用於電子裝置,例如筆記型電腦,可滿足其薄型化的要求。依據一些實施例,透過磁力元件及磁性部件產生的磁力(小於支撐裝置的支撐力,或為相斥力),使用者於按鍵受按壓時,可感受按鍵穩固不浮動。 According to some embodiments, the keyboard module includes a frame with a simple structure, which helps manufacturers reduce production costs. According to some embodiments, the keyboard module is applied to electronic devices, such as notebook computers, to meet the thinning requirements. According to some embodiments, through the magnetic force generated by the magnetic element and the magnetic component (which is less than the supporting force of the supporting device, or is a repulsive force), the user can feel that the key is stable and does not float when the key is pressed.
依據一些實施例,電子裝置透過轉軸裝置、連接裝置及連桿等裝置相對作動以控制磁性部件轉動,進一步驅動整體按鍵的升降,以此結構設計,相較於現有技術,能以較低的驅動力完成,且兼具降噪的效果。 According to some embodiments, the electronic device controls the rotation of the magnetic component through relative movement of the rotating shaft device, the connecting device, the connecting rod and other devices, and further drives the lifting and lowering of the overall button. With this structural design, compared with the existing technology, it can be driven at a lower speed It is powerfully completed and has the effect of noise reduction.
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[圖1]繪示本揭露一實施例之鍵盤模組之外觀示意圖。 [Fig. 1] is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a keyboard module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[圖2]繪示本揭露一實施例之按鍵於升起狀態下之示意圖。 [Fig. 2] is a schematic diagram of a button in a raised state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[圖3]繪示圖2所示實施例之按鍵於下降狀態下之示意圖。 [Fig. 3] A schematic diagram of the button of the embodiment shown in Fig. 2 in a lowered state.
[圖4]繪示本揭露一實施例之按鍵於升起狀態下之示意圖。 [Fig. 4] is a schematic diagram of a button in a raised state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[圖5]繪示本揭露一實施例之電子裝置中,連接裝置及轉軸裝置之關係示意圖。 [Fig. 5] is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the connecting device and the rotating shaft device in the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[圖6]繪示圖5所示實施例,連接裝置及轉軸裝置之關係示意圖。 [Fig. 6] A schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the connecting device and the rotating shaft device in the embodiment shown in Fig. 5.
[圖7]繪示本揭露一實施例之電子裝置中,連接裝置與輔助移動部之關係示意圖。 [Fig. 7] is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the connecting device and the auxiliary moving part in the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[圖8]繪示圖7所示實施例,連接裝置與輔助移動部之關係示意圖。 [Fig. 8] A schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the connecting device and the auxiliary moving part in the embodiment shown in Fig. 7.
[圖9]繪示本揭露一實施例之電子裝置中,連接裝置與輔助移動部之關係示意圖。 [Fig. 9] is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the connecting device and the auxiliary moving part in the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[圖10]繪示圖9所示實施例,連接裝置與輔助移動部之關係示意圖。 [Fig. 10] A schematic diagram of the relationship between the connecting device and the auxiliary moving part in the embodiment shown in Fig. 9.
請參閱圖1至圖4,圖1繪示本揭露一實施例之鍵盤模組1之外觀示意圖。圖2繪示本揭露一實施例之按鍵13於升起狀態下之示意圖。圖3繪示圖2所示實施例之按鍵13於下降狀態下之示意圖。 Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 4 . FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of a keyboard module 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the button 13 in a raised state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the button 13 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 in a lowered state.
如圖2及圖3所示,鍵盤模組1包含基板11、電路板12及多個按鍵13、多個磁性部件14及連桿15。電路板12位於基板11上。多個按鍵13位於電路板12上方,每一按鍵13包含鍵帽131、磁力元件132及支撐裝置133。鍵帽131位於電路板12上方,鍵帽131與電路板12之間具 有按鍵13行程(即供鍵帽131升降的空間)。鍵帽131具有頂面131a及相對的底面131b,磁力元件132位於鍵帽131內。依據一些實施例,磁力元件132位於鍵帽131的底面131b上(例如磁力元件132黏著於底面131b)。依據一些實施例,磁力元件132之一部或全部埋於底面131b(例如透過射出埋入成型的方式,將磁力元件132埋入於鍵帽131之底面131b,使磁力元件132一部份或表面露出底面131b)。支撐裝置133位於鍵帽131及電路板12之間,在鍵帽131的升起狀態下,支撐裝置133提供支撐力以支撐鍵帽131使其於鉛垂方向D1上具有一定的高度。支撐裝置133具有彈性,當鍵帽131受力按壓(所受之力大於支撐力)時,支撐裝置133提供回復力以回復鍵帽131的位置。依據一些實施例,支撐裝置133包含剪刀腳結構1331及彈性墊1332,該剪刀腳結構1331具有洞口,彈性墊1332位於洞口內。依據一些實施例,彈性墊1332為橡膠所製成。 As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the keyboard module 1 includes a substrate 11 , a circuit board 12 , a plurality of keys 13 , a plurality of magnetic components 14 and connecting rods 15 . The circuit board 12 is located on the base plate 11 . A plurality of buttons 13 are located above the circuit board 12 , and each button 13 includes a keycap 131 , a magnetic component 132 and a supporting device 133 . The keycap 131 is located above the circuit board 12, and there is a gap between the keycap 131 and the circuit board 12. There is 13 strokes of the key (that is, space for the key cap 131 to move up and down). The keycap 131 has a top surface 131a and an opposite bottom surface 131b, and the magnetic element 132 is located in the keycap 131. According to some embodiments, the magnetic element 132 is located on the bottom surface 131b of the keycap 131 (for example, the magnetic element 132 is adhered to the bottom surface 131b). According to some embodiments, part or all of the magnetic element 132 is buried in the bottom surface 131b (for example, the magnetic element 132 is embedded in the bottom surface 131b of the keycap 131 through injection molding, so that a part or surface of the magnetic element 132 Exposing the bottom surface 131b). The support device 133 is located between the keycap 131 and the circuit board 12 . When the keycap 131 is raised, the support device 133 provides a supporting force to support the keycap 131 so that it has a certain height in the vertical direction D1 . The supporting device 133 has elasticity. When the keycap 131 is pressed by force (the force received is greater than the supporting force), the supporting device 133 provides a restoring force to restore the position of the keycap 131 . According to some embodiments, the support device 133 includes a scissor-leg structure 1331 and an elastic pad 1332. The scissor-leg structure 1331 has a hole, and the elastic pad 1332 is located in the hole. According to some embodiments, the elastic pad 1332 is made of rubber.
磁性部件14數量對應於磁力元件132,各磁性部件14位於基板11下方且對應於磁力元件132。連桿15串接磁性部件14。其中,連桿15受一力量轉動,以帶動磁性部件14轉動,使各磁性部件14分別與對應之磁力元件132之間產生相吸磁力,所述的相吸磁力大於支撐裝置133的支撐力,並驅動鍵帽131朝向電路板12移動,鍵帽131呈現下降狀態。 The number of magnetic components 14 corresponds to the magnetic elements 132 , and each magnetic component 14 is located under the substrate 11 and corresponds to the magnetic elements 132 . The connecting rod 15 is connected in series with the magnetic component 14 . Among them, the connecting rod 15 is rotated by a force to drive the magnetic component 14 to rotate, so that each magnetic component 14 and the corresponding magnetic element 132 generate a magnetic attraction force, and the magnetic attraction force is greater than the supporting force of the supporting device 133. And the keycap 131 is driven to move toward the circuit board 12, and the keycap 131 is in a descending state.
連桿15所受的力量可為連接一馬達所提供的驅動力,亦或是透過轉軸裝置23作用連動連桿15轉動,本揭露並無限制。 The force exerted on the connecting rod 15 can be the driving force provided by a connected motor, or the connecting rod 15 can be rotated through the action of the rotating shaft device 23 . This disclosure is not limited.
磁性部件14及磁力元件132皆具有二不同磁極的表面,依據圖2及圖3所示的實施例,磁力元件132面向磁性部件14的表面定義為受引面1321,磁性部件14的二表面分別定義為第一磁表面141及第二磁 表面142。如圖2所示,於鍵帽131呈現升起狀態下,受引面1321於鉛垂方向D1下面向第一磁表面141與第二磁表面142之間,此時磁力元件132與磁性部件14之間的磁力作用小,支撐裝置133所提供的支撐力大於該磁力,因此鍵帽131仍處於升起狀態。而於鍵帽131呈現下降狀態時,如圖3所示,連桿15受力量轉動,並帶動磁性部件14轉動,磁性部件14的第一磁表面141面向受引面1321,由於受引面1321與第一磁表面141磁極相異,因此磁力元件132與磁性部件14之間產生相吸磁力,使鍵帽131朝向電路板12移動,按鍵13呈現收合的情況。本揭露並不限制受引面1321及第一磁表面141的磁極,當受引面1321為N極時,第一磁表面141為S極;當受引面1321為S極時,第一磁表面141為N極。依據一些實施例,連桿15受另一力量轉動,使磁性部件14回復為圖2所示的狀態,於此,鍵盤模組1因支撐裝置133的支撐而處於升起狀態。 Both the magnetic component 14 and the magnetic element 132 have two surfaces with different magnetic poles. According to the embodiment shown in Figures 2 and 3, the surface of the magnetic component 132 facing the magnetic component 14 is defined as the guided surface 1321, and the two surfaces of the magnetic component 14 are respectively defined as the first magnetic surface 141 and the second magnetic Surface 142. As shown in FIG. 2 , when the keycap 131 is in a raised state, the guided surface 1321 faces between the first magnetic surface 141 and the second magnetic surface 142 in the vertical direction D1. At this time, the magnetic element 132 and the magnetic component 14 The magnetic force between them is small, and the supporting force provided by the supporting device 133 is greater than the magnetic force, so the keycap 131 is still in a raised state. When the keycap 131 is in a descending state, as shown in FIG. 3 , the connecting rod 15 is rotated by force and drives the magnetic component 14 to rotate. The first magnetic surface 141 of the magnetic component 14 faces the guided surface 1321. Since the guided surface 1321 The magnetic poles are different from those of the first magnetic surface 141 , so magnetic attraction force is generated between the magnetic element 132 and the magnetic component 14 , causing the keycap 131 to move toward the circuit board 12 , and the key 13 appears to be folded. This disclosure does not limit the magnetic poles of the induced surface 1321 and the first magnetic surface 141. When the induced surface 1321 is an N pole, the first magnetic surface 141 is an S pole; when the induced surface 1321 is an S pole, the first magnetic surface 1321 is an S pole. Surface 141 is the N pole. According to some embodiments, the connecting rod 15 is rotated by another force, causing the magnetic component 14 to return to the state shown in FIG. 2 , where the keyboard module 1 is in a raised state due to the support of the supporting device 133 .
請參閱圖4,繪示本揭露一實施例之按鍵13於升起狀態下之示意圖。依據此實施例,連桿15受另一力量轉動,帶動磁性部件14的第二磁表面142面向於磁力元件132的受引面1321,由於第二磁表面142與受引面1321的磁極相同,磁性部件14與磁力元件132之間產生相斥磁力,驅動鍵帽131朝遠離電路板12的方向移動,於此,鍵帽131回復為升起狀態。所述的另一力量可為馬達所提供的驅動力,亦或是透過轉軸裝置23(與上述轉軸裝置23可為同一或不同)作用連動連桿15轉動,本揭露並無限制。 Please refer to FIG. 4 , which is a schematic diagram of the button 13 in a raised state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. According to this embodiment, the connecting rod 15 is rotated by another force, driving the second magnetic surface 142 of the magnetic component 14 to face the guided surface 1321 of the magnetic element 132. Since the magnetic poles of the second magnetic surface 142 and the guided surface 1321 are the same, A repulsive magnetic force is generated between the magnetic component 14 and the magnetic element 132 to drive the keycap 131 to move in a direction away from the circuit board 12 , whereupon the keycap 131 returns to the raised state. The other force can be the driving force provided by the motor, or the rotation of the connecting rod 15 through the rotating shaft device 23 (which can be the same as or different from the above-mentioned rotating shaft device 23). This disclosure is not limited.
依據圖3及圖4所示的實施例,鍵盤模組1還包含框架16,位於電路板12上,框架16具有多個開口161,開口161數量對應於按鍵 13的數量。按鍵13設置於開口161內,於鍵帽131下降狀態下,鍵帽131移動至頂面131a於鉛垂方向D1上的高度相同或低於框架16之表面的位置。依據一些實施例,當鍵盤模組1應用於電子裝置100,如筆記型電腦,當螢幕4蓋闔於鍵盤模組1時(見圖8),鍵盤模組1處於下降狀態下,按鍵13之鍵帽131往電路板12的方向移動,移動至鍵帽131的頂面131a於鉛垂方向D1上的高度等於或低於框架16之表面,即可防免鍵帽131與螢幕4之間產生相互刮傷的問題,也使筆記型電腦滿足薄型化的要求。在一些實施例中,框架16為所應用電子裝置100的殼體3(見圖7)的一部份。 According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 , the keyboard module 1 also includes a frame 16 located on the circuit board 12 . The frame 16 has a plurality of openings 161 , and the number of openings 161 corresponds to the number of keys. Quantity of 13. The key 13 is disposed in the opening 161 . When the key cap 131 is in a lowered state, the key cap 131 moves to a position where the height of the top surface 131 a in the vertical direction D1 is the same as or lower than the surface of the frame 16 . According to some embodiments, when the keyboard module 1 is used in an electronic device 100, such as a notebook computer, when the screen 4 is closed on the keyboard module 1 (see Figure 8), the keyboard module 1 is in a lowered state, and the keys 13 The keycap 131 moves in the direction of the circuit board 12 until the height of the top surface 131a of the keycap 131 in the vertical direction D1 is equal to or lower than the surface of the frame 16 , thereby preventing the occurrence between the keycap 131 and the screen 4 The problem of scratching each other also makes notebook computers meet the requirements of thinning. In some embodiments, the frame 16 is part of the housing 3 (see FIG. 7 ) of the electronic device 100 to which it is applied.
請參閱圖5及圖6,圖5繪示本揭露一實施例之電子裝置100中,連接裝置2及轉軸裝置23之關係示意圖。圖6繪示圖5所示實施例,連接裝置2及轉軸裝置23之關係示意圖。圖5及圖6分別表示鍵盤模組1在升起狀態及下降狀態下,轉軸裝置23、連接裝置2及連桿15之間的作用關係,省略基板11、電路板12及多個按鍵13。 Please refer to FIGS. 5 and 6 . FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the connecting device 2 and the rotating shaft device 23 in the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the relationship between the connecting device 2 and the rotating shaft device 23 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 . Figures 5 and 6 respectively show the functional relationship between the rotating shaft device 23, the connecting device 2 and the connecting rod 15 when the keyboard module 1 is in the raised state and the lowered state. The base plate 11, the circuit board 12 and the plurality of keys 13 are omitted.
電子裝置100包含鍵盤模組1、連接裝置2及轉軸裝置23。其中鍵盤模組1之連桿15為多個,各連桿15分別串接部分的磁性部件14,各該連桿15之一端界定為第一端151。 The electronic device 100 includes a keyboard module 1, a connecting device 2 and a rotating shaft device 23. The keyboard module 1 has multiple connecting rods 15 , each connecting rod 15 is connected in series with a portion of the magnetic component 14 , and one end of each connecting rod 15 is defined as a first end 151 .
連接裝置2位於鍵盤模組1下方,連接裝置2包含連接件21及多個滑移塊26。連接件21包含多個本體211及多個活動孔212,本體211及活動孔212相間設置,依據圖5及圖6所示的實施例,連桿15的第一端151位於活動孔212。活動孔212為一槽孔。在一些實施例中,活動孔212為長型孔洞,沿連桿15的法線方向延伸。依據一些實施例,連桿 15的第一端151固定於電子裝置100內的一組件上。 The connecting device 2 is located below the keyboard module 1 . The connecting device 2 includes a connecting piece 21 and a plurality of sliding blocks 26 . The connector 21 includes a plurality of bodies 211 and a plurality of movable holes 212. The bodies 211 and the movable holes 212 are arranged alternately. According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the first end 151 of the connecting rod 15 is located in the movable holes 212. The movable hole 212 is a slotted hole. In some embodiments, the movable hole 212 is a long hole extending along the normal direction of the connecting rod 15 . According to some embodiments, the connecting rod The first end 151 of 15 is fixed on a component in the electronic device 100 .
多個滑移塊26分別對應連接於本體211上。轉動件22對應於活動孔212而串接於連桿15上,轉動件22包含轉動部221及受推部222,轉動部221與受推部222相連接,受推部222抵接於對應之滑移塊26,如圖5所示。 The plurality of sliding blocks 26 are connected to the main body 211 respectively. The rotating member 22 is connected in series to the connecting rod 15 corresponding to the movable hole 212. The rotating member 22 includes a rotating part 221 and a pushed part 222. The rotating part 221 is connected to the pushed part 222, and the pushed part 222 is in contact with the corresponding Sliding block 26, as shown in Figure 5.
轉軸裝置23連接於連接裝置2,依據一些實施例,轉軸裝置23與電子裝置100的螢幕4轉接,螢幕4樞接於殼體3,螢幕4相對於殼體3的開闔將連動轉軸裝置23運作。當螢幕4相對於殼體3蓋闔時,此時鍵盤模組1處於下降狀態,此時,轉軸裝置23帶動連接件21沿水平方向D2之第一位置P1移動至第二位置P2,滑移塊26推抵對應之受推部222,帶動轉動部221轉動,提供連桿15力量,使連桿15轉動外,也同時帶動磁性部件14轉動,使磁力元件132與磁性部件14之間產生相吸磁力,驅使鍵帽131往電路板12移動。 The rotating shaft device 23 is connected to the connecting device 2. According to some embodiments, the rotating shaft device 23 is connected to the screen 4 of the electronic device 100. The screen 4 is pivotally connected to the housing 3. The opening and closing of the screen 4 relative to the housing 3 will link the rotating shaft device. 23 operations. When the screen 4 is closed relative to the housing 3, the keyboard module 1 is in a descending state. At this time, the rotating shaft device 23 drives the connecting member 21 to move from the first position P1 to the second position P2 along the horizontal direction D2, and slides The block 26 pushes against the corresponding pushed part 222, driving the rotating part 221 to rotate, providing the force of the connecting rod 15 to rotate the connecting rod 15, and also drives the magnetic component 14 to rotate, causing the magnetic component 132 to interact with the magnetic component 14. The magnetic force drives the keycap 131 to move toward the circuit board 12 .
當螢幕4相對於殼體3開啟時,此時鍵盤模組1將再處於升起狀態,轉軸裝置23帶動連接件21沿水平方向D2之第二位置P2移動至第一位置P1,受推部222回復於未受滑移塊26推抵的狀態,滑移塊26呈現抵接於受推部222的狀態如圖4所示,受推部222並且帶動磁性部件14回復,於此磁力元件132及磁性部件14之間的磁力作用小(見圖2),或是為相斥磁力(見圖4)。當磁力元件132及磁性部件14之間的相吸磁力小於支撐裝置133提供鍵帽131的支撐力時,鍵帽131憑藉該支撐力回復於原鉛垂方向D1上的高度。當磁力元件132及磁性部件14之間產生的為相斥磁力,更能輔助支撐裝置133支撐鍵帽131,幫助鍵帽131回復於原 鉛垂方向D1上的高度。前述的相斥磁力,並不影響使用者敲按按鍵13,所述的支撐力、相吸磁力及相斥磁力的大小取決於生產者材料的選取及尺寸設計,本揭露並無限制。 When the screen 4 is opened relative to the housing 3, the keyboard module 1 will be in the raised state again, and the rotating shaft device 23 drives the connecting member 21 to move to the first position P1 from the second position P2 in the horizontal direction D2. 222 returns to the state where it is not pushed by the sliding block 26. The sliding block 26 is in contact with the pushed portion 222 as shown in Figure 4. The pushed portion 222 also drives the magnetic component 14 to return. Here, the magnetic component 132 The magnetic force between the magnetic component 14 and the magnetic component 14 is small (see Figure 2), or is a repulsive magnetic force (see Figure 4). When the magnetic force of attraction between the magnetic element 132 and the magnetic component 14 is less than the supporting force provided by the supporting device 133 to the keycap 131 , the keycap 131 returns to its original height in the vertical direction D1 by virtue of the supporting force. When the magnetic element 132 and the magnetic component 14 generate repulsive magnetic force, it can further assist the supporting device 133 in supporting the keycap 131 and help the keycap 131 return to its original state. The height in the vertical direction D1. The aforementioned repulsive magnetic force does not affect the user's pressing of the button 13. The magnitude of the aforementioned supporting force, mutual attraction magnetic force, and repulsive magnetic force depends on the manufacturer's material selection and size design, and is not limited by this disclosure.
請參閱圖7及圖8,圖7繪示本揭露一實施例之電子裝置100中,連接裝置2與輔助移動部之關係示意圖。圖8繪示圖7所示實施例,連接裝置2與輔助移動部之關係示意圖。依據此實施例,電子裝置100還包含輔助移動部24,輔助移動部24包含第一磁性組件241及第二磁性組件242,第一磁性組件241連接於連接件21,第一磁性組件241例如設置於連接件21與轉軸裝置23之間,第一磁性組件241與第二磁性組件242具有第一間距H1,且第一間距H1大於等於前述第一位置P1與第二位置P2之間的距離。第一磁性組件241的兩磁極界定為第一磁極2411與第二磁極2412,第二磁性組件242的兩磁極界定為第三磁極2421與第四磁極2422。依據此實施例,第二磁性組件242可設置於另一連桿15’上,該另一連桿15’與轉軸裝置23連動。 Please refer to FIGS. 7 and 8 . FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the connecting device 2 and the auxiliary moving part in the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the relationship between the connection device 2 and the auxiliary moving part in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7 . According to this embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes an auxiliary moving part 24. The auxiliary moving part 24 includes a first magnetic component 241 and a second magnetic component 242. The first magnetic component 241 is connected to the connector 21. The first magnetic component 241 is provided, for example. Between the connecting member 21 and the rotating shaft device 23, the first magnetic component 241 and the second magnetic component 242 have a first distance H1, and the first distance H1 is greater than or equal to the distance between the first position P1 and the second position P2. The two magnetic poles of the first magnetic component 241 are defined as first magnetic poles 2411 and second magnetic poles 2412, and the two magnetic poles of the second magnetic component 242 are defined as third magnetic poles 2421 and fourth magnetic poles 2422. According to this embodiment, the second magnetic component 242 can be disposed on another connecting rod 15′, and the other connecting rod 15′ is linked with the rotating shaft device 23.
如圖7所示,於鍵帽131升起狀態下(即螢幕4相對於殼體3為開啟狀態),第一磁性組件241與第二磁性組件242之間具有互斥力,兩者之間維持著第一間距H1,也就是說,在鍵帽131升起狀態下,第一磁極2411面向第三磁極2421,兩者的磁極相同而產生相斥力。如圖8所示,於鍵帽131下降狀態下(即螢幕4相對於殼體3為蓋闔狀態),該另一連桿15’受轉軸裝置23帶動而轉動,使第一磁極2411面向第四磁極2422,由於第一磁極2411與第四磁極2422的磁極相異,兩者之間產生吸引力,驅使第一磁性組件241朝向第二磁性組件242移動。如螢幕4再 次相對於殼體3開啟,此時鍵盤模組1將處於升起狀態,該另一連桿15’受轉軸裝置23帶動而轉動,該另一連桿15’轉動第二磁性組件242而回復如圖7所示的狀態。以此結構設計,輔助移動部24可協助連接件21往返於第一位置P1及第二位置P2之間。 As shown in FIG. 7 , when the keycap 131 is raised (that is, the screen 4 is in an open state relative to the housing 3 ), there is a mutual repulsion force between the first magnetic component 241 and the second magnetic component 242 , and the relationship between the two is maintained. According to the first distance H1, that is to say, when the keycap 131 is raised, the first magnetic pole 2411 faces the third magnetic pole 2421, and the two magnetic poles are the same to generate a repulsive force. As shown in Figure 8, when the keycap 131 is in a lowered state (that is, the screen 4 is in a closed state relative to the housing 3), the other connecting rod 15' is driven by the rotating shaft device 23 to rotate, so that the first magnetic pole 2411 faces the third For the four magnetic poles 2422, since the magnetic poles of the first magnetic pole 2411 and the fourth magnetic pole 2422 are different, an attractive force is generated between them, driving the first magnetic component 241 to move toward the second magnetic component 242. Such as screen 4 again When the keyboard module 1 is opened for the first time relative to the housing 3, the keyboard module 1 will be in a raised state. The other link 15' is driven by the rotating shaft device 23 to rotate. The other link 15' rotates the second magnetic component 242 to return The state shown in Figure 7. With this structural design, the auxiliary moving part 24 can assist the connecting member 21 to move back and forth between the first position P1 and the second position P2.
請參閱圖9及圖10,圖9繪示本揭露一實施例之電子裝置100中,連接裝置2與輔助移動部25之關係示意圖。圖10繪示圖9所示實施例,連接裝置2與輔助移動部25之關係示意圖。依據此實施例,輔助移動部25包含齒條251及齒輪252,齒條251連接於連接件21。於鍵帽131升起狀態下(即螢幕4相對於殼體3為開啟狀態),齒輪252嚙合於齒條251且於連接件21具有第二間距H2,第二間距H2大於等於第一位置P1與第二位置P2之間的距離。於鍵帽131下降狀態下(即螢幕4相對於殼體3為蓋闔狀態),齒輪252於一逆時針滾動於齒條251上,使連接件21朝向齒輪252移動。 Please refer to FIGS. 9 and 10 . FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between the connecting device 2 and the auxiliary moving part 25 in the electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the relationship between the connection device 2 and the auxiliary moving part 25 in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 . According to this embodiment, the auxiliary moving part 25 includes a rack 251 and a gear 252 , and the rack 251 is connected to the connecting member 21 . When the keycap 131 is raised (that is, the screen 4 is in an open state relative to the housing 3), the gear 252 is engaged with the rack 251 and has a second distance H2 between the connecting member 21, and the second distance H2 is greater than or equal to the first position P1. distance from the second position P2. When the keycap 131 is in a lowered state (that is, the screen 4 is in a closed state relative to the housing 3), the gear 252 rolls on the rack 251 in a counterclockwise direction, causing the connecting member 21 to move toward the gear 252.
當螢幕4再次相對於殼體3為開啟狀態,此時齒輪252於一順時針滾動於齒條251上,使連接件21以遠離齒輪252的方向移動而回復如圖9所示的狀態。以此結構設計,輔助移動部25可協助連接件21往返於第一位置P1及第二位置P2之間。 When the screen 4 is open relative to the housing 3 again, the gear 252 rolls on the rack 251 clockwise, causing the connecting member 21 to move away from the gear 252 and return to the state shown in FIG. 9 . With this structural design, the auxiliary moving part 25 can assist the connecting piece 21 to move back and forth between the first position P1 and the second position P2.
依據一些實施例,所述的轉軸裝置23及連接裝置2為二個,分別設置於殼體3內相對的二側(即連桿15的兩端)。連桿15上的轉動件22有二個,分別位於連桿15的第一端151及相對的第二端(未繪示出)。關於轉軸裝置23、連接裝置2及連桿15的作動關係,請參閱上述說明。 According to some embodiments, there are two rotating shaft devices 23 and connecting devices 2 , which are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the housing 3 (ie, both ends of the connecting rod 15 ). There are two rotating parts 22 on the connecting rod 15, which are respectively located at the first end 151 and the opposite second end (not shown) of the connecting rod 15. Regarding the operating relationship between the rotating shaft device 23, the connecting device 2 and the connecting rod 15, please refer to the above description.
依據一些實施例,鍵盤模組包含框架,其結構簡約,有利於生產者降低生產成本。依據一些實施例,鍵盤模組應用於電子裝置,例如筆記型電腦,可滿足其薄型化的要求。依據一些實施例,透過磁力元件及磁性部件產生的磁力(小於支撐裝置的支撐力,或為相斥力),使用者於按鍵受按壓時,可感受按鍵穩固不浮動。 According to some embodiments, the keyboard module includes a frame with a simple structure, which helps manufacturers reduce production costs. According to some embodiments, the keyboard module is applied to electronic devices, such as notebook computers, to meet the thinning requirements. According to some embodiments, through the magnetic force generated by the magnetic element and the magnetic component (which is less than the supporting force of the supporting device, or is a repulsive force), the user can feel that the key is stable and does not float when the key is pressed.
依據一些實施例,電子裝置透過轉軸裝置、連接裝置及連桿等裝置相對作動以控制磁性部件轉動,進一步驅動整體按鍵的升降,以此結構設計,相較於現有技術,能以較低的驅動力完成,且兼具降噪的效果。 According to some embodiments, the electronic device controls the rotation of the magnetic component through relative movement of the rotating shaft device, the connecting device, the connecting rod and other devices, and further drives the lifting and lowering of the overall button. With this structural design, compared with the existing technology, it can be driven at a lower speed It is powerfully completed and has the effect of noise reduction.
11:基板 11:Substrate
12:電路板 12:Circuit board
13:按鍵 13:Button
131:鍵帽 131:Keycap
131a:頂面 131a:Top surface
131b:底面 131b: Bottom surface
132:磁力元件 132:Magnetic components
1321:受引面 1321: Introduction surface
133:支撐裝置 133:Support device
1331:剪刀腳結構 1331: Scissor foot structure
1332:彈性墊 1332:Elastic pad
14:磁性部件 14:Magnetic parts
141:第一磁表面 141: First magnetic surface
142:第二磁表面 142: Second magnetic surface
15:連桿 15: Connecting rod
16:框架 16:Frame
161:開口 161:Open your mouth
D1:鉛垂方向 D1: vertical direction
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