TWM529879U - Composite input device - Google Patents

Description

Composite input device

The present invention relates to an input device, and more particularly to a composite input device that provides a multi-input method.

The input device is undoubtedly a very important device when operating a computer system. By means of the input device, the user can input the instructions to be executed into the computer system for execution, and achieve the purpose of information processing and information exchange.

Currently common input devices are keyboards, mice, trackpads (or tablets), styluses, and the like. However, these input devices often need to be separately disposed on dedicated devices. For example, in a device, a touchpad is usually placed next to the keyboard, the keyboard is used for input operations, and the touchpad is for manipulating the cursor on the screen. In addition, if a touch device of the stylus is required, it needs to be carried separately. This is very cumbersome and inconvenient for the user to carry or use.

The present invention provides a composite input device that is easy to store and has a variety of input functions.

The present invention proposes a composite input device, the composite input device including a key A disk, a touch sensor board, and a stylus. The keyboard includes a casing and a plurality of buttons, and the plurality of buttons are located in the casing, and the casing includes a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion. The touch sensing board is movably disposed on the first receiving portion, and the touch sensing board is operable to be selectively located at a folding position or a use position with respect to the keyboard. When the touch sensor board is in the folded position, the touch sensor board is located in the first receiving portion, and when the touch sensor board is in the use position, the touch sensor board is removed from the keyboard. The stylus is located in the second housing.

Based on the above, in the composite input device of the present invention, the composite input device has a variety of input modes such as a keyboard, a touch sensor board, and a stylus, and can store the touch sensor board and the stylus separately. The keyboard is easy to store for ease of use.

100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900‧‧‧ composite input devices

110‧‧‧ keyboard

112‧‧‧Shell

112a‧‧‧The Ministry

113‧‧‧ Track

114‧‧‧ button

116‧‧‧First Housing Department

118‧‧‧Second Accommodation Department

120, 122‧‧‧ touch sensor board

130‧‧‧ stylus

140‧‧‧Ejecting operation mechanism

142‧‧‧Ejecting components

144‧‧‧ card firmware

146‧‧‧ button section

150, 250‧‧‧ rotating mechanism

160‧‧‧Kelta institutions

170‧‧‧Flexible structure

180‧‧‧Unlocking Department

190‧‧‧ touch screen

192‧‧‧ touch surface

P1‧‧‧ folding position

P2‧‧‧Location

Fig. 1 is a side view of the composite input device of the first embodiment of the present invention.

2A is a schematic view showing a folded position of the composite input device of the first embodiment of the present invention.

2B is a schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a partial schematic view showing a folded position of the composite input device of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a partial schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the second embodiment of the present invention.

4A is a schematic view showing a folded position of the composite input device of the third embodiment of the present invention.

4B is a schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5A is a schematic view showing a folded position of the composite input device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5B is a schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A is a schematic view showing a folding position of the composite input device of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6B is a schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 7 is a partial schematic view showing the composite input device of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing the composite input device of the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a partial schematic view showing the composite input device of the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view showing the composite input device of the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

The specific embodiments of the present invention are further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and cannot limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

Fig. 1 is a side view of the composite input device of the first embodiment of the present invention. 2A is a schematic view showing a folded position of the composite input device of the first embodiment of the present invention. 2B is a schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the first embodiment of the present invention.

Please refer to Figure 1 first. The composite input device 100 of the present embodiment is connected, for example, to a computer system (not shown). The composite input device 100 includes a keyboard 110, a touch sensor board 120, and a stylus 130.

The keyboard 110 includes a housing 112 and a plurality of buttons 114, and a plurality of buttons 114 are located on the housing 112.

The housing 112 includes a first receiving portion 116 and a second receiving portion 118. Specifically, the first receiving portion 116 and the second receiving portion 118 are formed in the housing 112, and the first receiving portion is formed. The portion 116 and the second receiving portion 118 are not in communication.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the opening position of the first accommodating portion 116 and the opening position of the second accommodating portion 118 are respectively located on the same side of the housing 112. In an embodiment, the first accommodating portion and the second accommodating portion are respectively located on different sides of the housing. In another embodiment, the first accommodating portion and the second accommodating portion are also The accommodating portion is disposed on the bottom side of the casing. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the positions of the first accommodating portion and the second accommodating portion may be adjusted according to actual product aspects.

In this embodiment, the touch sensing board 120 is movably disposed on the first receiving portion 116. The touch sensitive panel 120 can be operated to be selectively positioned relative to the keyboard 112 at a collapsed position P1 as shown in FIG. 2A or a use position P2 as shown in FIG. 2B.

Specifically, the touch sensing board 120 is, for example, a mouse board, a tablet or a drawing board, and can be used for manipulating cursors, handwriting or drawing on the screen. However, this creation is not limited to this, and the application of the touch sensor board can be adjusted according to the actual product.

The stylus pen 130 is located in the second accommodating portion 118. This embodiment does not limit the type of the stylus pen 130, such as a capacitive pen or an electromagnetic pen, and adjusts the stylus type according to the actual product combination.

Under the above configuration, the composite input device 100 of the present embodiment has a variety of input modes such as the keyboard 110, the touch sensor board 120, and the stylus pen 130.

In one embodiment, when the touch sensing panel 120 is located at the folding position P1 as shown in FIG. 2A, the touch sensing panel 120 is located in the first receiving portion 116. In this way, the user can store the touch sensor panel 120 in the casing 112 and perform an input operation through the button 114 in the hybrid input device 100.

In another embodiment, when the touch sensing board 120 is located at the use position P2 as shown in FIG. 2B, the touch sensing board 120 is removed from the keyboard 110. In this way, the composite input device 100 can perform the input operation by the button 114, and can further control the cursor on the screen of the computer system through the touch sensor board 120, or through the stylus pen 130. The touch sensing panel 120 operates for handwriting or drawing.

The above mechanism for removing the touch panel 120 from the touch panel 110 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 3A through 7.

FIG. 3A is a partial schematic view showing a folded position of the composite input device of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3B is a partial schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the second embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figures 3A to 3B. The composite input device 200 of FIGS. 3A-3B is similar to the composite input device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 2B, wherein the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and have the same functions and will not be repeatedly described. In order to clearly describe the difference, the 3A and 3B are shown in a partial schematic view, and only the differences will be described below.

In the composite input device 200 of the embodiment, the touch sensing plate 120 is slidably disposed on the first receiving portion 116.

For example, the keyboard 112 includes a pair of tracks 113. The pair of tracks 113 are located in the first receiving portion 116, and the touch sensing plate 120 moves on the pair of tracks 113.

When the touch sensing board 120 is located at the folding position P1 as shown in FIG. 3A , the touch sensing board 120 enters the first receiving portion 116 of the housing 112 . When the touch sensing board 120 is located at the use position P2 as shown in FIG. 3B, the touch sensing board 120 slides out of the housing 112 by the pair of rails 113. When the user wants to store the touch panel 120 , the touch panel 120 is slid into the housing 112 to receive the touch sensing panel 120 into the first receiving portion 116 .

4A is a schematic view showing a folded position of the composite input device of the third embodiment of the present invention. 4B is a schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the third embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figures 4A to 4B. The composite input device 300 of FIGS. 4A-4B is similar to the composite input device 100, 200 of FIGS. 1 to 3B, wherein the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and have the same functions without repeated explanation. In order to clearly describe the difference, the 4A and 4B are shown in a partial schematic view, and only the differences will be described below.

In the embodiment, the composite input device 300 further includes an ejection operating mechanism 140. The pop-up operating mechanism 140 is located in the first receiving portion 116, and the pop-up operating mechanism 140 is coupled to the touch sensing board 120. In other words, in the composite input device 300 of the embodiment, the pop-up operating mechanism 140 is used to touch the touch sensing board. The 120 is folded (as in Figure 4A) or popped (as in Figure 4B) outside the housing 112.

For example, the pop-up operating mechanism 140 includes a resilient member 142, at least one fastener 144, and a button portion 146. The elastic member 142 is located at the bottom wall of the first receiving portion 116 , and the fasteners 144 (two shown) are located at the sidewall of the first receiving portion 116 . The button portion 146 is disposed on the housing 116 and located beside the button 114, and the button portion 146 is coupled to the fastener 144.

When the touch sensing board 120 is located at the retracting position P1 as shown in FIG. 4A, one end of the touch sensing board 120 abuts against the elastic member 142 of the ejecting operation mechanism 140, and the card 144 of the ejecting operation mechanism 140 is used for fixing. Both sides of the touch sensor board 120. However, this creation does not limit the structure and setting position of the fasteners and elastic components, and can be adjusted depending on the actual product configuration.

When the user operates the button portion 146, the button portion 146 interlocks the card 144 of the ejecting operation mechanism 140, so that the card 144 of the ejecting operation mechanism 140 releases the holding force on the touch sensor board 120. When the touch sensor board 120 is located, Pop-up operation when using position P2 as shown in Fig. 41B The elastic component 142 of the mechanism 140 is used to eject the touch sensing panel 120 outside the housing 112.

FIG. 5A is a schematic view showing a folded position of the composite input device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to pictures 5A to 5B. The composite input device 400 of FIGS. 5A-5B is similar to the composite input device 100, 200, 300 of FIGS. 1 to 4B, in which the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and have the same effect without Repeat the instructions, the following only describes the differences.

In the embodiment, the composite input device 400 further includes a rotating mechanism 150, and the rotating mechanism 150 is rotatably disposed in the housing 112.

The touch sensing plate 120 is located at the first receiving portion 116 , and the rotating mechanism 150 is pivotally disposed on the touch sensing plate 120 .

In this configuration, when the touch sensing board 120 is located at the folding position P1 as shown in FIG. 5A, the touch sensing board 120 is received in the first receiving portion 116. When the touch sensing board 120 is located at the use position P2 as shown in FIG. 5B , the rotating mechanism 150 is configured to rotate the touch sensing board 120 from the first receiving portion 116 to the outside of the housing 112 . In this way, the touch sensing plate 120 is removed from the folding position P1 in FIG. 5A to the outside of the housing 112 by the rotating mechanism 150. As shown in FIG. 5B, the touch sensing plate 120 is rotated to the housing 112. In addition, the touch sensing board 122 is a position indicating a rotation process.

FIG. 6A is a schematic view showing a folding position of the composite input device of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6B is a schematic view showing a use position of the composite input device of the fifth embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figures 6A to 6B. The composite input device 500 of FIGS. 6A-6B is similar to the composite input device 100, 200, 300, 400 of FIGS. 1 to 5B, in which the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and have the same effect. The description will not be repeated, and only the differences will be explained below.

In the composite input device 500 of the present embodiment, the rotating mechanism 250 is rotatably It is provided on one side of the housing 112.

The housing 112 includes a cover portion 112a that is coupled to the rotating mechanism 250. The cover portion 112a communicates with the first receiving portion 116 and selectively exposes or covers the first receiving portion 116.

The touch sensing board 120 is received in the first receiving portion 116. In this configuration, when the touch sensing board 120 is located at the folding position P1 as shown in FIG. 6A, the cover portion 112a covers the first receiving portion 116, so that the touch sensing board 120 is hidden in the keyboard 110. When the touch sensing board 120 is located at the use position P2 as shown in FIG. 6B, the cover portion 112a is flipped through the rotating mechanism 250 to expose the touch sensing board 120 for the user to use the touch sensing board 120.

The mechanism for styling the stylus 130 with the keyboard 110 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.

Fig. 7 is a partial schematic view showing the composite input device of the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 7. The composite input device 600 of FIG. 7 is similar to the composite input device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 2B, in which the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and have the same functions, and the description is not repeated, and the differences are clearly described. Therefore, Figure 7 is shown in a partial schematic view, and only the differences are explained below.

In this embodiment, the composite input device 600 further includes a fastening mechanism 160. The fastening mechanism 160 is disposed, for example, on a sidewall of the second receiving portion 118. In an unillustrated embodiment, the fastening mechanism is disposed, for example, in the embodiment. The bottom wall of the second receiving portion.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the fastening mechanism 160 is used to fix the stylus pen 130 so that the stylus pen 130 is stably stored in the composite input device 600 . When in use, the locking mechanism 160 releases the stylus 130, and the user can remove the stylus 130 from the second receiving portion 118 of the housing 112.

The above-mentioned fastening mechanism 160 is, for example, a jaw. However, the present creation is not limited thereto. The stylus can be fixed by designing different types of fastening mechanisms depending on the actual product.

Further, the above description of the fastening mechanism 160 can also be applied to the composite input devices 200, 300, 400, and 500 of FIGS. 3A to 6B.

Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing the composite input device of the seventh embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 8. The composite input device 700 of FIG. 8 is similar to the composite input device 600 of FIG. 7, wherein the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and have the same functions and are not repeatedly described, and the differences are clearly described. 8 is shown in a partial schematic view, and only the differences are explained below.

In the embodiment, the composite input device 700 further includes an elastic structure 170.

The elastic structure 170 is disposed on the bottom wall of the second receiving portion 118 , and the fastening mechanism 160 is disposed on the sidewall of the second receiving portion 118 .

As shown in FIG. 8 , the stylus pen 130 is located in the second accommodating groove 118 , and the elastic structure 170 is abutted against the stylus pen 130 . The fastening mechanism 160 is used to fix the stylus pen 130 so that the stylus pen 130 is firmly It is stored in the composite input device 700. When in use, the locking mechanism 160 releases the stylus 130, and the elastic structure 170 is used to eject the stylus 130 out of the housing 112 to facilitate the user to take out the stylus 130.

Further, the above description of the elastic structure 170 can also be applied to the composite input devices 200, 300, 400, 500 of FIGS. 3A to 6B.

Figure 9 is a partial schematic view showing the composite input device of the eighth embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 9. The composite input device 800 of FIG. 9 is similar to the composite input device 700 of FIG. 8, wherein the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and have the same functions, and the description is not repeated, and the differences are clearly described. 9 is shown in a partial schematic view, and only the differences are explained below.

In the embodiment, the composite input device 800 further includes an unlocking portion 180.

The unlocking portion 180 is disposed on the housing 112 , and the unlocking portion 180 is coupled to the fastening structure 160 , and the unlocking portion 180 is operable to cause the locking mechanism 160 to release the stylus 130 .

Further, the above description of the unlocking portion 180 can also be applied to the composite input devices 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 of FIGS. 3A to 7 .

Fig. 10 is a schematic view showing the composite input device of the ninth embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 10. The composite input device 900 of FIG. 10 is similar to the composite input device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 2B, wherein the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals and have the same functions and will not be repeatedly described. .

In this embodiment, the composite input device 900 further includes a touch screen 190.

The touch screen 190 is rotatably connected to one side of the keyboard 110. The touch screen 190 has a touch surface 192 for the user to touch.

In addition, the above description of the touch screen 190 can also be applied to the composite input devices 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 of FIGS. 3A to 9.

In summary, in the composite input device of the present invention, the composite input device has a variety of input modes such as a keyboard, a touch sensor board and a stylus, and the touch sensor board and the stylus can be respectively It is stored in the keyboard and is easy to store for ease of use.

The above descriptions are merely illustrative of the preferred embodiments or examples of the technical means employed to solve the problems, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Any change or modification that is consistent with the scope of the patent application scope of this creation or the scope of the patent creation is covered by the scope of the creation patent.

100‧‧‧Composite input device

110‧‧‧ keyboard

112‧‧‧Shell

114‧‧‧ button

116‧‧‧First Housing Department

118‧‧‧Second Accommodation Department

120‧‧‧Touch sensor board

130‧‧‧ stylus

P2‧‧‧Location

Claims (10)

A composite input device includes: a keyboard, comprising a casing and a plurality of buttons, wherein the plurality of buttons are located in the casing, the casing comprises a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion; The touch sensing board is movably disposed in the first receiving portion, and the touch sensing board is operable to be selectively located at a folding position or a use position with respect to the keyboard, when the touch sensing board is located at the receiving When the position is the same, the touch sensor board is located at the first receiving portion, when the touch sensor board is in the use position, the touch sensor board is removed from the keyboard; and a stylus is located at the second capacity Set inside the department. The composite input device of claim 1, further comprising: a fastening mechanism disposed on the second receiving portion, the fastening mechanism for fixing the stylus. The composite input device of claim 2, further comprising: an elastic structure disposed on the second receiving portion, the elastic structure for ejecting the stylus outside the housing. The composite input device of claim 2, further comprising: an unlocking portion disposed on the housing, the unlocking portion being coupled to the securing structure, the unlocking portion being operable to cause the securing mechanism Release the stylus. The composite input device of claim 1, wherein the touch sensing plate is slidably disposed in the first receiving portion, and the touch sensing plate slides out when the touch sensing plate is in the use position. Outside the housing, when the touch sensing board is in the folded position, the touch sensing board enters the first receiving portion of the housing. The composite input device of claim 1, further comprising: an ejecting operation mechanism, located in the first receiving portion, the ejecting operating mechanism interlocking the touch sensing board, wherein the touch sensing board is located When using the location, the pop-up operating mechanism is used to The touch sensing board is popped out of the housing. When the touch sensing board is in the folded position, the pop-up operating mechanism is used to fix the touch sensing board. The composite input device of claim 1, further comprising: a rotating mechanism rotatably disposed on the housing. The composite input device of claim 7, wherein the rotating mechanism is pivotally connected to the touch sensing board, and the rotating mechanism is used to sense the touch when the touch sensing board is in the use position. The plate is rotated outside of the housing. The composite input device of claim 7, wherein the housing comprises a cover portion, the cover portion is coupled to the rotating mechanism, the cover portion is in communication with the first receiving portion and is selectively exposed or The first receiving portion is closed. When the touch sensing plate is in the folding position, the cover portion is covered by the first receiving portion. When the touch sensing plate is in the use position, the rotation is transmitted through the rotation. The mechanism flips the cover to expose the touch sensitive panel. The composite input device of claim 1, further comprising: a touch screen rotatably connected to one side of the keyboard.