TWM472885U - Thin key switch and keyboard therewith - Google Patents

Abstract

A thin key switch is disclosed. The key switch is disposed on a base and includes a key cap, a lift support mechanism and a linkage member. The key cap is disposed above the base. The lift support mechanism is connected to the base and the key cap and for activating the key cap to approach the base in a descending direction when the key cap is pressed. The linkage member is disposed between the key cap and the base. In one embodiment, the linkage member can include a resilient body for driving the key cap to move away from the base in a lifting direction opposite to the descending direction. In another embodiment, the key switch can include a resilient member connected to the linkage member and for driving the linkage member to activate the key cap to move away from the base in the lifting direction.

Description

Thin button and keyboard

This creation is about a button and keyboard, especially a thin button and keyboard.

In terms of the current usage habits of personal computers, the keyboard and its buttons are one of the indispensable input devices for inputting text, symbols or numbers. The keyboard of the conventional keyboard is provided with a rubber dome, which can be used to provide the elastic restoring force required for the keycap of the button to be reset. However, the dome rubber has a certain height, which limits the overall height of the button, which is not conducive to the development trend of the thinning of the keyboard. Therefore, how to design a thin button and a keyboard becomes a challenge for designers.

Therefore, the present invention provides a thinned key and keyboard to solve the above problems.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention discloses a thinned button which is disposed on a bottom plate, and includes a key cap, a lifting support mechanism, a connecting member and an elastic member. The key cap is disposed above the bottom plate, and the lifting support mechanism is coupled to the bottom plate and the key cap. The lifting support mechanism drives the key cap to approach the bottom plate in a descending direction when the key cap is pressed. The connecting member has a sliding portion and a pivoting portion, and the sliding portion is slidably disposed on one of the bottom plate and the key cap, and the pivoting portion is rotatably disposed on the bottom plate and the key One of the caps. One end of the elastic member is connected to the sliding portion of the connecting member, and the elastic member is used to drive the sliding portion to slide in a reset direction to pivot the connecting member relative to the pivoting portion to drive the key The brim is moved away from the bottom plate in a direction opposite to one of the descending directions.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention further discloses a keyboard comprising a bottom plate and a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons being disposed on the bottom plate, and the structural design of at least one of the plurality of buttons is as above Said.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention further discloses a thinned button disposed on a bottom plate, the button comprising a key cap, a lifting support mechanism and a connecting member. The key cap is disposed above the bottom plate, and the lifting support mechanism is coupled to the bottom plate and the key cap. The lifting support mechanism drives the key cap to approach the bottom plate in a descending direction when the key cap is pressed. The connecting member includes an elastic body, a first pivoting portion and a second pivoting portion. The elastic body is configured to drive the keycap away from the bottom plate in a rising direction opposite to the descending direction, and the first pivoting portion is coupled to one end of the elastic body, and the first pivoting portion is rotatably disposed on The bottom plate. The second pivoting portion is connected to the other end of the elastic body, and the second pivoting portion is rotatably disposed on the keycap, wherein the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion are in the keycap When pressed, the base plate and the key cap are respectively pivoted to move the keycap in the descending direction and compress the elastic body.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the present invention further discloses a keyboard comprising a bottom plate and a plurality of buttons, the plurality of buttons being disposed on the bottom plate, and the structural design of at least one of the plurality of buttons is as above Said.

In summary, the connecting member of the present invention is disposed between the keycap and the bottom plate to drive the keycap to reset. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes an elastic member as a power source to drive the connecting member to bring the keycap to reset. In another embodiment, the inventive connecting member has an elastic body to serve as a source of power for driving the keycap to reset. The above-mentioned structural design has a simple structure and a small volume and does not occupy the volume of the button in the height direction. Therefore, the creation helps to reduce the overall height of the button, thereby contributing to the development trend of the thinning of the keyboard. The aforementioned and other technical content, features and merits of this creation The effects will be apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

1‧‧‧ keyboard

2, 20, 200, 300, 400, 500, 120‧‧‧ buttons

30‧‧‧floor

301‧‧‧Transforation structure

32‧‧‧Key Cap

34‧‧‧ Lifting support mechanism

341‧‧‧Rot end

36, 136‧‧‧ Connecting members

361‧‧‧Sliding section

363‧‧‧ pivotal department

1360‧‧‧Flexible ontology

1362‧‧‧First pivotal

1364‧‧‧Second pivotal

38, 38', 38" ‧ ‧ elastic parts

381‧‧‧ first end

383, 383', 383" ‧ ‧ second end

40, 40', 40", 40'''‧‧‧ chute structure

401‧‧‧ inner wall

42, 42', 42", 42'''‧‧‧ pivot structure

44‧‧‧First pivotal structure

46‧‧‧Second pivotal structure

Θ‧‧‧ angle

X1‧‧‧Down direction

X2‧‧‧ rising direction

Y1‧‧‧Reset direction

Y2‧‧‧ deformation direction

Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing the keyboard of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic view showing the appearance of the button of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 3 is a schematic view showing the explosion of the button of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the button of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the button of the first embodiment of the present invention in a pressed state.

Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing the explosion of the button of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the button of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the button of the second embodiment of the present invention in a pressed state.

Figure 9 is a schematic view showing the explosion of the button of the third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a side elevational view of the button of the third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a side elevational view showing the button of the third embodiment of the present invention in a pressed state.

Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the button of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the button of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view showing the button of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view showing the button of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the button of the seventh embodiment of the present invention in a pressed state.

The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only directions referring to the additional drawings. Therefore, the directional terminology used is used to illustrate that it is not intended to limit the creation. Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of a keyboard 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the keyboard 1 includes a bottom plate 30 and a plurality of buttons 2, and the buttons 2 are disposed on the bottom plate 30 for the user to press, thereby performing functions that the user desires to input, such as inputting text. Words, symbols or numbers, etc.

Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the button 2 in the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the explosion of the button 2 in the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is the first in the creation. A schematic cross-sectional view of the embodiment button 2. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the button 2 includes a key cap 32 and a lifting support mechanism 34. The key cap 32 is disposed above the bottom plate 30, and the lifting support mechanism 34 is coupled to the bottom plate 30 and the keycap 32. When the user presses the keycap 32 of the button 2, the lifting support mechanism 34 can equally distribute the pressing force of the user to the keycap 32 so that the keycap 32 can smoothly move downward relative to the bottom plate 30. In other words, the elevating support mechanism 34 can evenly distribute the pressing force to the keycap 32 when the keycap 32 is pressed to drive the keycap 32 to smoothly approach the bottom plate 30 in the descending direction X1 shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, the lifting support mechanism 34 may include two link bars, and the number of balance bars included in the lifting support mechanism 34 of the present invention may not be limited to the embodiment shown in the drawings, for example, The lifting support mechanism 34 may also include only one balance bar member, that is, as long as the structural design of the lifting support mechanism 34 including at least one balance bar member is within the scope of the present invention. In addition, the structural design of the lifting support mechanism 34 of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in the drawings. For example, the lifting support mechanism 34 may also be a pruner mechanism. As for which of the above designs is adopted, it depends on actual needs.

As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, the button 2 further includes a connecting member 36, an elastic member 38, a sliding slot structure 40 and a pivoting structure 42. The connecting member 36 has a sliding portion 361 and a pivoting portion. 363, and the elastic member 38 has a first end 381 and a second end 383. The chute structure 40 is disposed on the bottom plate 30 and runs substantially parallel to one of the reset directions Y1 shown in FIG. 4, and the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 is slidably disposed in the chute structure 40, whereby the connecting member 36 is The sliding portion 361 can be slidably disposed on the bottom plate 30, and the trough structure 40 is oriented The sliding structure 40 is configured to restrict the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 from sliding in the reset direction Y1 or in the deformation direction Y2 opposite to the reset direction Y1.

In this embodiment, the connecting member 36 can be made of a metal material, but is not limited thereto. For example, the connecting member 36 can also be made of a plastic material. As for which of the above designs is adopted, it depends on actual needs. In addition, the pivoting structure 42 is disposed on the keycap 32, and the pivoting structure 42 can be used to pivotally connect the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36, whereby the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36 can be rotatably disposed on the keycap 32. In this embodiment, the elastic member 38 is disposed in the sliding slot structure 40. The first end 381 of the elastic member 38 is coupled to the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36, and the second end 383 of the elastic member 38 abuts against the sliding slot structure. 40 one of the inner walls 401. In this embodiment, the elastic member 38 can be a spring, but the structural design of the original elastic member 38 can be not limited to the embodiment shown in the drawings. For example, the elastic member 38 can also be a resilient structure or a rubber cushion. Wait. As for which of the above designs is adopted, it depends on actual needs.

Referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the button 2 of the first embodiment in a pressed state. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, when the user presses the keycap 32 of the button 2, the lifting support mechanism 34 drives the keycap 32 to approach the bottom plate 30 in the descending direction X1 shown in FIG. 4, at this time, the connecting member 36. The pivoting portion 363 pivots relative to the pivoting structure 42, and the chute structure 40 restricts the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 from sliding in the deformation direction Y2. In this way, the key cap 32 can be moved from a reset position as shown in FIG. 4 to a pressing position as shown in FIG. 5 to trigger a circuit board disposed on the bottom plate 30 (not shown in the figure). ), and then perform the function that the user wants to input. It is worth mentioning that during the pressing of the keycap 32, the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 compresses the elastic member 38 in the deformation direction Y2 so that the elastic member 38 stores an elastic potential energy.

Further, when the user completes the function to be input, the user no longer presses the key cap 32 of the button 2, and the elastic member 38 can release the elastic position energy to generate a change along the reset direction Y1. The elastic restoring force, whereby the sliding portion 361 of the driving connecting member 36 slides in the sliding direction structure Y1 in the sliding groove structure 40, and causes the connecting member 36 to pivot relative to the pivoting portion 363. In this way, the connecting member 36 can drive the keycap 32 away from the bottom plate 30 in a rising direction X2 opposite to the descending direction X1, and move to the pressing position as shown in FIG. 4 by the pressing position as shown in FIG. Reset position.

It is worth mentioning that the running direction of the chute structure 40 (ie, the reset direction Y1 or the deformation direction Y2) is substantially perpendicular to the descending direction X1 or the rising direction X2, so the chute structure 40 can save the button 2 in the descending direction X1 or the rising direction. The volume of X2 (ie, the height direction of the button 2) can be used to reduce the overall height of the button, thereby facilitating the development trend of the thinning of the keyboard 1. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, the artificial connecting member 36 and the bottom plate 30 have an angle θ. According to experiments, the magnitude of the angle θ and the force feedback peak force generated during the pressing of the button 2 are shown. The time of occurrence is positively correlated. That is to say, when the angle θ is larger, the force feedback peak occurs relatively early in the pressing of the button 2; conversely, when the angle θ is smaller, the force feedback peak occurs in the process of pressing the button 2 later. It is worth mentioning that the angle θ cannot be equal to ninety degrees, that is, the connecting member 36 is not perpendicular to the bottom plate 30 and the key cap 32 in design, so as to prevent the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36 from being pivoted when the button 2 is pressed. The case where the button 2 is stuck due to the rotation and the sliding portion 361 cannot be slid.

Please refer to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the explosion of the button 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the main difference between the button 20 and the button 2 is that the elastic member 38' of the button 20 is a resilient arm structure disposed in the sliding slot structure 40 of the button 20, and the elastic member. One of the 38'' second ends 383' is coupled to the base plate 30. In this embodiment, the elastic arm structure (ie, the elastic member 38') and the bottom plate 30 may be integrally formed, but not limited thereto. For example, the elastic arm structure (ie, the elastic member 38') and the bottom plate 30 may be separated. The two members, and the elastic arm structure (ie, the elastic member 38') can be fixed to the bottom plate 30 by snapping or heat fusion. As for which of the above designs is adopted, it depends on actual needs.

Please refer to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 . FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the button 20 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the button 20 of the second embodiment in a pressed state. As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, when the user presses the keycap 32 of the button 20, the lifting support mechanism 34 drives the keycap 32 to approach the bottom plate 30 in the descending direction X1 shown in FIG. 7, at which time the connecting member 36 The pivoting portion 363 pivots relative to the pivoting structure 42, and the chute structure 40 restricts the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 from sliding in the deformation direction Y2. In this way, the key cap 32 can be moved from the reset position as shown in FIG. 7 to one of the pressing positions as shown in FIG. During the pressing of the keycap 32, the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 presses the elastic member 38' (i.e., the elastic arm structure) in the deformation direction Y2 to deform the elastic member 38' (i.e., the elastic arm structure). .

Further, when the user completes the function to be input, the user no longer presses the key cap 32 of the button 20, and the elastic member 38' (ie, the elastic arm structure) can release the deformation to generate along the reset direction Y1. A restoring force, whereby the sliding portion 361 of the driving connecting member 36 slides in the sliding direction structure Y1 in the sliding groove structure 40, and causes the connecting member 36 to pivot relative to the pivoting portion 363. In this way, the connecting member 36 can drive the keycap 32 away from the bottom plate 30 in the rising direction X2 opposite to the descending direction X1, and the pressing position as shown in FIG. 8 moves to the reset as shown in FIG. position. The components of the embodiment having the same reference numerals as in the above embodiments have the same structural design and function principle, and are not described herein for brevity.

Please refer to FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the explosion of the button 200 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, the main difference between the button 200 and the button 2 described above is that the bottom plate 30 of the button 200 is formed with at least one rotating hole structure 301, and the lifting support mechanism 34 of the button 200 (ie, the balance bar member) There is a rotating end 341, and the rotating end 341 is rotatably disposed in the rotating hole structure 301, and one of the second ends 383" of one of the elastic members 38" of the button 200 is connected to the rotating end 341. In this embodiment, the through hole structure 301 and the chute structure 40 may be integrally formed. In practice, the pivot structure 301 and the chute structure 40 can be integrally formed by stamping. In addition, the elastic member 38 of the button 200" Can be a spring.

Referring to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 , FIG. 10 is a side view of the button 200 of the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a side view showing the button 200 of the third embodiment in a pressed state. As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, when the user presses the keycap 32 of the button 200, the lifting support mechanism 34 drives the keycap 32 to approach the bottom plate 30 in the descending direction X1 shown in FIG. 10, at this time, the connecting member 36. The pivoting portion 363 pivots relative to the pivoting structure 42, and the chute structure 40 restricts the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 from sliding in the deformation direction Y2. In this way, the keycap 32 can be moved to a pressing position as shown in FIG. 11 by a reset position as shown in FIG. During the pressing of the keycap 32, the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 stretches the elastic member 38" (i.e., the spring) in the deformation direction Y2 to stretch the elastic member 38" (i.e., the spring) to store Elastic potential energy.

Further, when the user completes the function to be input, the user no longer presses the key cap 32 of the button 200, and the elastic member 38" (ie, the spring) can release the elastic position energy to generate in the reset direction Y1. An elastic restoring force, whereby the elastic member 38" (ie, the spring) can drive the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 to slide in the sliding mechanism structure 40 in the resetting direction Y1, and pivot the connecting member 36 relative to the pivoting portion 363 . In this way, the connecting member 36 can drive the keycap 32 away from the bottom plate 30 in the rising direction X2 opposite to the descending direction X1, and move to the reset position as shown in FIG. 10 by the pressing position as shown in FIG. position. The components of the embodiment having the same reference numerals as in the above embodiments have the same structural design and function principle, and are not described herein for brevity.

Please refer to FIG. 12, which is a cross-sectional view of a button 300 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 12, the main difference between the button 300 and the button 2 is that one of the buttons 300 is disposed on the key cap 32, and one pivoting structure 42' of the button 300 is disposed on the bottom plate 30. . Similarly, the direction of the chute structure 40' is substantially parallel to the reset direction Y1, and the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 is slidably disposed in the chute structure 40', whereby the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 is provided. The pivoting structure 42' is configured to pivotally connect the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36, whereby the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36 can be rotatably disposed on the bottom plate. 30 on. The components of the embodiment having the same reference numerals as in the above embodiments have the same structural design and function principle, and are not described herein for brevity. In addition, the function principle of the button 300 is similar to the function principle of the button 2, and for brevity, no further details are provided herein.

Please refer to FIG. 13, which is a cross-sectional view of a button 400 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 13 , the main difference between the button 400 and the button 20 described above is that one of the buttons 400 of the button 400 is disposed on the key cap 32 , and one pivoting structure 42 of the button 400 is disposed on the bottom plate 30 . . Similarly, the direction of the chute structure 40" is substantially parallel to the reset direction Y1, and the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 is slidably disposed in the chute structure 40", whereby the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 can be slidable The pivoting structure 42" is used to pivotally connect the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36, whereby the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36 can be rotatably disposed on the bottom plate 30. The components of the embodiment having the same reference numerals as in the above embodiments have the same structural design and function principle, and are not described herein for brevity. In addition, the function of the button 400 is similar to the function of the button 20. For the sake of brevity, it will not be repeated here.

Please refer to FIG. 14, which is a cross-sectional view of a button 500 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 14, the main difference between the button 500 and the above-mentioned button 200 is that one of the button 500's chute structure 40''' is disposed on the keycap 32, and one of the buttons 500 is pivotally connected to the structure 42''' It is disposed on the bottom plate 30. Similarly, the direction of the chute structure 40 ′′′ is substantially parallel to the reset direction Y1 , and the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 is slidably disposed in the chute structure 40 ′′′, whereby the sliding portion 361 of the connecting member 36 . The pivoting structure 42 ′′′ is used to pivotally connect the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36 , whereby the pivoting portion 363 of the connecting member 36 can be rotatably disposed. On the bottom plate 30. The components of the embodiment having the same reference numerals as in the above embodiments have the same structural design and function principle, and are not described herein for brevity. In addition, the button 500 The principle of action is similar to the principle of action of the button 200. For the sake of brevity, no further details are provided herein.

Please refer to FIG. 15, which is a cross-sectional view of a button 120 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 15, the main difference between the button 120 and the above-mentioned buttons 2, 20, 200, 300, 400, 500 is that the button 120 does not have the configuration of the elastic member, and one of the buttons 120 includes one. The first pivoting portion 1362 is connected to one end of the elastic body 1360, and the second pivoting portion 1364 is connected to the other end of the elastic body 1360. The first pivoting portion 1362 is connected to one end of the elastic body 1360. In addition, the button 120 further includes a first pivoting structure 44 and a second pivoting structure 46. The first pivoting structure 44 is disposed on the bottom plate 30, and the second pivoting structure 46 is disposed on the keycap 32. Further, the first pivoting structure 44 is used to pivotally connect the first pivoting portion 1362 of the connecting member 136, whereby the first pivoting portion 1362 of the connecting member 136 can be rotatably disposed on the bottom plate 30; The pivoting structure 46 is used to pivotally connect the second pivoting portion 1364 of the connecting member 136, whereby the second pivoting portion 1364 of the pivotal connecting member 136 can be rotatably disposed on the keycap 32.

Referring to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, FIG. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the button 120 of the seventh embodiment in a pressed state. As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, when the user presses the keycap 32 of the button 120, the lifting support mechanism 34 drives the keycap 32 to approach the bottom plate 30 in the descending direction X1 shown in FIG. 15, at this time, the connecting member 136. The first pivoting portion 1362 pivots relative to the first pivoting structure 44 such that the first pivoting portion 1362 of the connecting member 136 pivots relative to the bottom plate 30, and the second pivoting portion 1364 of the sliding connecting member 136 is opposite to the second The pivoting structure 46 pivots to pivot the second pivoting portion 1364 of the connecting member 136 relative to the keycap 32. In this way, the key cap 32 can be moved to a pressing position as shown in Fig. 16 by a reset position as shown in Fig. 15. During the pressing of the keycap 32 in the descending direction X1, the first pivoting structure 44 and the second pivoting structure 46 press the elastic body 1360 of the sliding connecting member 136 such that the elastic body 1360 stores an elastic potential energy.

Further, when the user completes the function to be input, the user no longer presses the key cap 32 of the button 120, and the elastic body 1360 of the sliding connecting member 136 can release the elastic position energy to generate an elastic restoring force. The driving key cap 32 is moved away from the bottom plate 30 in the rising direction X2 opposite to the descending direction X1, and is moved to the reset position as shown in Fig. 15 by the pressing position as shown in Fig. 16. In this embodiment, the connecting member 136 may be made of a rubber material, but is not limited thereto. The components of the embodiment having the same reference numerals as in the above embodiments have the same structural design and function principle, and are not described herein for brevity.

Compared with the prior art, the connecting member of the present invention is disposed between the keycap and the bottom plate to drive the keycap to reset. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes an elastic member as a power source to drive the connecting member to bring the keycap to reset. In another embodiment, the inventive connecting member has an elastic body to serve as a source of power for driving the keycap to reset. The above-mentioned structural design has a simple structure and a small volume and does not occupy the volume of the button in the height direction. Therefore, the creation helps to reduce the overall height of the button, thereby contributing to the development trend of the thinning of the keyboard. The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and all changes and modifications made by the scope of the patent application of the present invention should be covered by the present invention.

2‧‧‧ buttons

30‧‧‧floor

32‧‧‧Key Cap

34‧‧‧ Lifting support mechanism

36‧‧‧Connecting members

361‧‧‧Sliding section

363‧‧‧ pivotal department

38‧‧‧Flexible parts

381‧‧‧ first end

383‧‧‧ second end

40‧‧‧slot structure

401‧‧‧ inner wall

42‧‧‧ pivot structure

Θ‧‧‧ angle

X1‧‧‧Down direction

X2‧‧‧ rising direction

Y1‧‧‧Reset direction

Y2‧‧‧ deformation direction

Claims (27)

A thinned button is disposed on a bottom plate, the button comprises: a key cap disposed above the bottom plate; a lifting support mechanism coupled to the bottom plate and the key cap, the lifting support mechanism being at the key When the cap is pressed, the keycap is brought to the bottom plate in a descending direction; a connecting member has a sliding portion and a pivoting portion, and the sliding portion is slidably disposed on the bottom plate and the key cap a pivoting portion is rotatably disposed on the other of the bottom plate and the keycap; and an elastic member having a first end connected to the sliding portion of the connecting member, the elastic member being used for driving The sliding portion slides in a resetting direction to pivot the connecting member relative to the pivoting portion to drive the keycap away from the bottom plate in a rising direction opposite to the descending direction. The button of claim 1, further comprising: a chute structure disposed on the bottom plate and extending substantially parallel to the resetting direction, the sliding portion of the connecting member being slidably disposed on the chute And a pivoting structure disposed on the keycap, the pivoting structure for pivoting the pivoting portion of the connecting member. The button of claim 2, wherein the elastic member is disposed in the sliding slot structure, and one of the second ends of the resilient member abuts against an inner wall of the sliding slot structure. The button of claim 3, wherein the elastic member is a spring, a spring structure or a rubber cushion. The button of claim 2, wherein the elastic member is a resilient arm structure disposed in the sliding slot structure, and a second end of the resilient member is coupled to the bottom plate. The button of claim 5, wherein the elastic arm structure is integrally formed with the bottom plate. The button of claim 2, wherein the bottom plate is formed with at least one rotating hole structure, the lifting support mechanism comprises: at least one balance bar member having a rotating end, the rotating end being rotatably disposed on the at least one The second end of the elastic member is connected to the rotating end. The button of claim 7, wherein the at least one turn structure is integrally formed with the chute structure. The button of claim 7, wherein the elastic member is a spring. The button of claim 1, further comprising: a sliding slot structure disposed on the keycap and having a direction substantially parallel to the resetting direction, the sliding portion of the connecting member being slidably disposed on the sliding And a pivoting structure disposed on the bottom plate, the pivoting structure for pivoting the pivoting portion of the connecting member. The button of claim 10, wherein the elastic member is disposed in the sliding slot structure, and the second end of the resilient member abuts against an inner wall of the sliding slot structure. The button of claim 11, wherein the elastic member is a spring, a spring piece or a rubber cushion. The button of claim 10, wherein the elastic member is a resilient arm structure disposed in the sliding slot structure, and one of the second ends of the elastic arm structure is coupled to the keycap. The button of claim 13, wherein the elastic arm structure is integrally formed with the keycap. The button of claim 10, wherein the key cap is formed with at least one rotating hole structure, and the lifting support mechanism comprises: at least one balance bar member having a rotating end, the rotating end being rotatably disposed on the at least one a rotating structure, and a second end of the elastic member is connected to the rotating end. The button of claim 15, wherein the at least one turn structure is integrally formed with the chute structure. The button of claim 15, wherein the elastic member is a spring. The button of claim 1, wherein the connecting member has an angle with the bottom plate, and the angle is not equal to ninety degrees. The button of claim 1, wherein the connecting member is made of a metal material or a plastic material. The button of claim 1, wherein the lifting support mechanism comprises at least one balance bar. The button of claim 1, wherein the reset direction is substantially perpendicular to the descending direction. A keyboard includes: a bottom plate; and a plurality of buttons disposed on the bottom plate, at least one of the plurality of buttons being the button described in any one of claims 1 to 21. A thinned button is disposed on a bottom plate, the button comprising: a keycap disposed above the bottom plate; a lifting support mechanism coupled to the bottom plate and the keycap, the lifting support mechanism driving the keycap to approach the bottom plate in a descending direction when the keycap is pressed; a connecting member, comprising: an elastic body for driving the keycap away from the bottom plate in a rising direction opposite to the descending direction; a first pivoting portion connected to one end of the elastic body, the The first pivoting portion is rotatably disposed on the bottom plate; and a second pivoting portion is coupled to the other end of the elastic body, and the second pivoting portion is rotatably disposed on the keycap. The first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion respectively pivot with the keycap relative to the bottom plate when the keycap is pressed, so that the keycap moves in the descending direction and compresses the elastic body. The button of claim 23, further comprising: a first pivoting structure disposed on the bottom plate, the first pivoting structure for pivoting the first pivoting portion of the connecting member; and a The second pivoting structure is disposed on the keycap, and the second pivoting structure is configured to pivotally connect the second pivoting portion of the connecting member. The button of claim 23, wherein the connecting member has an angle with the bottom plate, and the angle is not equal to ninety degrees. The button of claim 23, wherein the lifting support mechanism comprises at least one balance bar. A keyboard comprising: a bottom plate; A plurality of buttons are disposed on the bottom plate, and at least one of the plurality of buttons is the button described in any one of the request items 23 to 26.