TWM611248U - Electronic device with operation interface - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device with operation interface is provided. The electronic device has a supporting member, a button soft plate, a first abutting member, a circuit board and a first switch. The supporting member comprises a member opening. The button soft plate is disposed on the supporting member and is corresponding to the member opening. The button soft plate includes a first button portion. The first abutting member is connected to the first button portion. The first abutting member is separated from the supporting member. The first switch is disposed on the circuit board and is corresponding to the member opening. The first abutting member corresponds to the first switch. When the first button portion is pressed, the first abutting member activates the first switch.

Description

Electronic device with operation interface

The embodiment of the present creation relates to an electronic device, and particularly relates to an electronic device with an operating interface.

In the prior art, an electronic device with an operating interface includes a support plate and a soft key board. The support plate and the key soft plate are formed by two-material injection. A cantilever beam structure is formed on the supporting plate, which is expected to achieve the maximum amount of deformation and create a better pressing feel. However, due to the technical limitations of injection molding, it is often difficult to design the cantilever beam structure. Generally speaking, a small cantilever beam has better elasticity, but its structure is fragile and easy to break. If the cantilever beam structure is too thick, the elasticity will be poor, but the structural strength can be maintained. It is often difficult to choose between the two.

The embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device with an operating interface in order to solve the problems of the conventional technology. The electronic device includes a supporting plate, a key soft board, a first contact member, a circuit board, and a first switch. . The support plate includes a plate opening. The key soft board is arranged on the supporting plate and opens to the corresponding plate, wherein the key soft board includes a first key part. The first abutting member is connected to the first button part, wherein the first abutting member is separated from the supporting plate. The first switch is arranged on the circuit board and opens to the corresponding plate, the first abutting member corresponds to the first switch, and when the first button part is pressed, the first abutting member touches the first switch.

In an embodiment, the key soft board includes a peripheral rib formed on the edge of the key soft board, and the peripheral rib is connected to the supporting plate.

In one embodiment, the soft key board further includes a second key portion, and the electronic device further includes a second abutting member and a second switch. The second abutting member is connected to the second button part, wherein the second abutting member is separated from the supporting plate. The second switch is arranged on the circuit board and opens to the corresponding plate. The second abutting member corresponds to the second switch. When the second button part is pressed, the second abutting member touches the second switch.

In one embodiment, the soft key board includes a first partition rib that separates the first key portion and the second key portion, and one end of the first partition rib is connected to the peripheral rib.

In an embodiment, the soft key board further includes a third key portion, and the electronic device further includes a third abutting member and a third switch. The third abutting member is connected to the third button part, wherein the third abutting member is separated from the supporting plate. The third switch is arranged on the circuit board and opens to the corresponding plate. The third abutting member corresponds to the third switch. When the third button part is pressed, the third abutting member touches the third switch.

In one embodiment, the key soft board includes a second partition rib, both ends of the second partition rib are connected to the peripheral rib, the two partition ribs surround and define the third key portion, and the other first partition rib One end is connected to the second partition rib.

In one embodiment, the supporting board further includes a first stiffening wall, the first stiffening wall extends from the edge of the board opening into the board opening, and one side of the first stiffening wall abuts the first partition Rib, the other side of the first stiffening wall abuts against the circuit board.

In one embodiment, the supporting board further includes a coupling notch formed on the edge of the opening of the board, and the key soft board includes a soft board convex portion, and the soft board convex portion is inserted into the coupling notch.

In one embodiment, the supporting board further includes a second stiffening wall, the second stiffening wall corresponds to the joint gap, one side of the second stiffening wall abuts against the convex portion of the soft plate, one of the second stiffening walls The other side abuts the circuit board.

In an embodiment, the first button portion includes a first button groove portion, the second button portion includes a second button groove portion, the third button portion includes a third button groove portion, and the first abutment The second abutting member is combined with the first button groove portion, the second abutting member is combined with the second button groove portion, and the third abutting member is combined with the third button groove portion.

In the embodiment of this creation, the conventional cantilever beam structure (that is, the design in which the first abutting member is separated from the supporting plate, the design in which the second abutting member is separated from the supporting plate, the third abutting member and the supporting plate are used is eliminated The design of the support plate separation). Compared with the conventional technology, since there is no cantilever beam structure to restrict the degree of freedom, the maximum structural deformation can be achieved, and the rebound force of the switch (such as the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch) can be transmitted back. To achieve the optimal feel. Using the electronic device of this creative embodiment can simplify the mold structure and increase the life of the mold without the appearance of uneven distribution of plastics. In addition, because the key soft board is an elastic material, it can cause the abutting members to move at different angles. Therefore, when the area of the key soft board is less than 30% or only the edge line of the key soft board is pressed, accidental touches can be prevented.

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional view of the electronic device with an operating interface according to this creative embodiment. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device with an operating interface according to this creative embodiment. Figure 3 shows the detailed structure of the supporting board and the soft key board of this creative embodiment. Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the main components of this creative embodiment. With reference to Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, the electronic device E with an operating interface of this creative embodiment includes a supporting plate 1, a key soft board 2, a first abutting member 31, a circuit board 4, and A first switch 51. The support plate 1 includes a plate opening 19. The soft key board 2 is arranged on the supporting plate 1 and corresponds to the opening 19 of the plate. The key soft board 2 includes a first key part 21. The first abutting member 31 is connected to the first button portion 21, wherein the first abutting member 31 is separated from the supporting plate 1. The first switch 51 is arranged on the circuit board 4 and corresponds to the plate opening 19, and the first abutting member 31 corresponds to the first switch 51. When the first button part 21 is pressed, the first abutting member 31 touches the first switch 51.

Referring to Fig. 1, in one embodiment, the electronic device E may be a control device for an electric bicycle, which has a screen 7 and a housing 6, and the key soft board 2 is suitable for a user to perform input operations.

In one embodiment, the supporting plate and the soft key plate are formed by two-material injection. The material of the supporting board is hard, and the material of the soft key board is soft.

With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the key soft board 2 includes a peripheral rib 24 formed on the edge of the key soft board 2, and the peripheral rib 24 is connected to the support plate 1.

With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the key soft board 2 further includes a second key portion 22, and the electronic device further includes a second abutting member 32 and a second switch 52. The second abutting member 32 is connected to the second button portion 22, wherein the second abutting member 32 is separated from the supporting plate 1. The second switch 52 is arranged on the circuit board 4 and corresponds to the plate opening 19, and the second abutting member 32 corresponds to the second switch 52. When the second button portion 22 is pressed, the second abutting member 32 touches the second switch 52.

With reference to Figures 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the soft key board 2 includes a first partition rib 251 that separates the first key portion 21 and the second key portion 22, and the first partition rib 251 separates the first key portion 21 and the second key portion 22. One end of a partition rib 251 is connected to the peripheral rib 24.

With reference to Figures 2, 3, and 4, in one embodiment, in one embodiment, the key soft board 2 further includes a third key portion 23, and the electronic device further includes a third abutting member 33 and a The third switch 53. The third abutting member 33 is connected to the third button portion 23, wherein the third abutting member 33 is separated from the supporting plate 1. The third switch 53 is arranged on the circuit board 4 and corresponds to the plate opening 19, and the third abutment member 33 corresponds to the third switch 53, and when the third button part 23 is pressed, the third abutment member 33 touches the third switch 53. In FIG. 2, it is specifically shown that the third switch 53 is provided on the circuit board 4 and is suitable for being pressed by the third button part 23.

In an embodiment, the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch may be micro switches.

With reference to Figures 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the key soft board includes a second partition rib 252. Both ends of the second partition rib 252 are connected to the peripheral rib 24. The two partition ribs 252 surround and define the In the third button portion 23, the other end of the first partition rib 251 is connected to the second partition rib 252.

With reference to Figures 2, 3, and 4, in one embodiment, the supporting plate 1 material further includes a first stiffening wall 151, which extends from the edge of the plate opening 19 into the plate opening 19 Here, one side of the first stiffening wall 151 abuts the first partition rib 251, and the other side of the first stiffening wall 151 abuts the circuit board 4 (Figure 2). Thereby, the first stiffening wall 151 provides structural support for the electronic device.

With reference to Figures 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the supporting board 1 further includes a coupling notch 191 formed on the edge of the board opening 19, and the key soft board 2 includes a soft board protrusion 291 , The soft plate protrusion 291 is inserted into the coupling gap 191. The design of the soft board protrusion 291 and the coupling notch 191 can increase the coupling area between the support plate 1 and the key soft board 2 and enhance the coupling effect.

With reference to Figures 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the supporting plate 1 further includes a second stiffening wall 152, the second stiffening wall 152 corresponds to the joint gap 191, and one side of the second stiffening wall 152 abuts The flexible board protrusion 291 and the other side of the second stiffening wall 152 abut the circuit board 4. Thereby, the second stiffening wall 152 provides structural support for the electronic device.

With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, in one embodiment, the first button portion 21 includes a first button groove portion 211, the second button portion 22 includes a second button groove portion 221, and the third button portion 23 It includes a third button groove portion 231, the first abutment member 31 is combined with the first button groove portion 211, the second abutment member 32 is combined with the second button groove portion 221, and the third abutment member 33 is combined with the The third key slot 231. In this way, the bonding area between each other can be increased and the bonding effect can be enhanced.

In the embodiment of this creation, the conventional cantilever beam structure (that is, the design in which the first abutting member is separated from the supporting plate, the design in which the second abutting member is separated from the supporting plate, the third abutting member and the supporting plate are used is eliminated The design of the support plate separation). Compared with the conventional technology, since there is no cantilever beam structure to restrict the degree of freedom, the maximum structural deformation can be achieved, and the rebound force of the switch (such as the first switch, the second switch, and the third switch) can be transmitted back. To achieve the optimal feel. Using the electronic device of this creative embodiment can simplify the mold structure and increase the life of the mold without the appearance of uneven distribution of plastics. In addition, because the key soft board is an elastic material, it can cause the abutting members to move at different angles. Therefore, when the area of the key soft board is less than 30% or only the edge line of the key soft board is pressed, accidental touches can be prevented.

Although this creation has been disclosed above in specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit this creation. Anyone who is familiar with this technique can still make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of this creation. Therefore, the scope of protection of this creation shall be subject to the scope of the attached patent application.

E: Electronic device 1: Support plate 151: First stiffening wall 152: Second stiffening wall 19: Plate opening 191: Combination gap 2: Button soft board 21: The first button 211: The first button groove 22: The second button 221: Second button groove 23: The third button 231: Third button groove 24: peripheral ribs 251: first dividing rib 252: second dividing rib 291: Soft Board Convex 31: The first abutment 32: The second abutment 33: The third abutment 4: circuit board 51: First switch 52: second switch 53: third switch 6: Shell 7: screen

Figure 1 is a three-dimensional view of the electronic device with an operating interface according to this creative embodiment. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device with an operating interface according to this creative embodiment. Figure 3 shows the detailed structure of the supporting board and the soft key board of this creative embodiment. Figure 4 is an exploded view showing the main components of this creative embodiment.

1: Support plate

151: First stiffening wall

152: Second stiffening wall

19: Plate opening

191: Combination gap

2: Button soft board

21: The first button

22: The second button

23: The third button

252: second dividing rib

291: Soft Board Convex

31: The first abutment

32: The second abutment

33: The third abutment

Claims (10)

An electronic device with an operating interface, including: A supporting plate, including a plate opening; A soft key board is arranged on the supporting plate and opens to the corresponding plate, wherein the soft key board includes a first key part; A first abutting member connected to the first button part, wherein the first abutting member is separated from the supporting plate; A circuit board; A first switch is arranged on the circuit board and corresponds to the opening of the plate. The first abutment member corresponds to the first switch. When the first button part is pressed, the first abutment member touches the first switch. switch. The electronic device with an operation interface according to claim 1, wherein the button soft board includes a peripheral rib formed on the edge of the button soft board, and the peripheral rib is connected to the supporting board. The electronic device with an operation interface according to claim 2, wherein the soft key board further includes a second button part, and the electronic device further includes: A second abutting piece connected to the second button part, wherein the second abutting piece is separated from the supporting plate; A second switch is arranged on the circuit board and corresponds to the opening of the plate. The second abutment member corresponds to the second switch. When the second button part is pressed, the second abutment member touches the second switch. switch. The electronic device with an operation interface according to claim 3, wherein the soft key board includes a first partition rib, the first partition rib partitions the first key part and the second key part, and the first partition rib One end is connected to the peripheral rib. The electronic device with an operation interface according to claim 4, wherein the soft key board further includes a third button part, and the electronic device further includes: A third abutting member connected to the third button part, wherein the third abutting member is separated from the supporting plate; A third switch is arranged on the circuit board and corresponds to the opening of the plate. The third abutment member corresponds to the third switch. When the third button part is pressed, the third abutment member touches the third switch. switch. The electronic device with an operating interface according to claim 5, wherein the soft key board includes a second partition rib, both ends of the second partition rib are connected to the peripheral rib, and the two partition ribs surround and define the third partition rib. For the button part, the other end of the first partition rib is connected to the second partition rib. The electronic device with an operation interface according to claim 6, wherein the supporting plate further includes a first stiffening wall, the first stiffening wall extends from the edge of the plate opening into the plate opening, and the first stiffening wall One side of the wall abuts against the first partition rib, and the other side of the first stiffening wall abuts against the circuit board. The electronic device with an operating interface according to claim 7, wherein the supporting board further includes a coupling notch formed on the edge of the opening of the board, the key soft board includes a soft board convex portion, and the soft board The convex part is inserted into the joint gap. The electronic device with an operation interface according to claim 8, wherein the supporting plate further includes a second stiffening wall, the second stiffening wall corresponds to the joint gap, and one side of the second stiffening wall abuts the soft board The convex part, the other side of the second stiffening wall abuts against the circuit board. The electronic device with an operation interface according to claim 9, wherein the first button portion includes a first button groove portion, the second button portion includes a second button groove portion, and the third button portion includes a first button groove portion. Three key groove portions, the first abutment piece is combined with the first key groove portion, the second abutment piece is combined with the second key groove portion, and the third abutment piece is combined with the third key groove portion.

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