WO2023030120A1 - Multifunctional push-button, electronic device and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application are a multifunctional push-button, an electronic device and a control method. The multifunctional push-button comprises: a rotary shaft, wherein the rotary shaft is movably arranged in the housing of a device, and a part of the rotary shaft located in the housing is provided with a first matching portion; and a support, which is arranged in the housing and provided with a second matching portion corresponding to the first matching portion. The rotary shaft can be switched between a first state and a second state in an axial direction of the rotary shaft, wherein when the rotary shaft is in the first state, the first matching portion is separated from the second matching portion, and the rotary shaft can rotate around its own axis when stressed at a second end; and when the rotary shaft is in the second state, the second matching portion is connected to the first matching portion, and the rotary shaft can rotate, when stressed at the second end, around a fulcrum formed by the joint between the second matching portion and the first matching portion. According to the multifunctional push-button of the present application, different functions of the push-button in different usage scenes are realized by adjusting different positions of the rotary shaft in the housing, such that the usage requirement of one button having multiple purposes is satisfied, and the usage experience of a user is improved.

Description

Multifunctional button, electronic device and control method technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of electronic products, and more specifically, relates to a multi-function key, an electronic device having the multi-function key and a method for controlling the electronic device by the multi-function key.

Background of the invention

Electronic products tend to be more and more miniaturized and simplified in design. Existing electronic products generally realize different functions through different buttons, which increases the occupied space of the electronic equipment, and the overall appearance is poor in aesthetics and lacks novelty.

Contents of the invention

One purpose of the present application is to provide a new technical solution for multi-function keys, which can at least solve the problem in the prior art that different functions can be realized by setting different keys.

According to the first aspect of the present application, a multi-function key is provided. The multi-function button includes: a rotating shaft, which is movably arranged in the housing of the device, the first end of the rotating shaft is located in the housing, the second end of the rotating shaft is located outside the housing, and the part of the rotating shaft located in the housing is set There is a first matching part; a bracket, the bracket is arranged in the housing, and the bracket is provided with a second matching part corresponding to the first matching part;

The rotating shaft is switchable between the first state and the second state along its axial direction. When the rotating shaft is in the first state, the first matching part is disengaged from the second matching part. When the second end is stressed, the rotating shaft rotates around Its own axis can rotate; when the rotating shaft is in the second state, the second matching part is connected with the first matching part, and the rotating shaft is formed around the joint between the second matching part and the first matching part when the second end is stressed. The fulcrum is rotatable.

According to a second aspect of the present application, an electronic device is provided, including the multi-function key in the above embodiment.

According to the third aspect of the present application, there is provided a method for controlling an electronic device with a multi-function key, which is applied to the multi-function key in the above embodiment, including:

Disconnect the connection between the first matching part on the rotating shaft and the second matching part on the bracket, adjust the rotating shaft in the first state, connect the rotating shaft to the first functional module in the electronic device, and rotate the rotating shaft around its own axis Rotate to adjust different functions of the first functional module;

Connect the first matching part and the second matching part, adjust the rotating shaft to be in the second state, make the rotating shaft separate from the first functional module and connect with the second functional module, and move the rotating shaft around the second matching part and the first matching part The fulcrum formed by the connection of the two is rotated to adjust different functions of the second functional module.

According to the multi-function key according to the embodiment of the present invention, the rotating shaft is provided with a first matching part, and the bracket is provided with a second matching part, and the rotating shaft is switchable between the first state and the second state along its axial direction, and In the case of the first state, the rotating shaft can be used as a use button of the scene in the first state, the first matching part and the second matching part are disengaged, and the rotating shaft can rotate around its own axis. When the rotating shaft is in the second state, the rotating shaft can be used as a button for the scene in the second state, the first matching part is connected to the second matching part, and the rotating shaft is around the connection between the first matching part and the second matching part The fulcrum formed by the place rotates. The multi-function button realizes different functions of the button in different use scenarios by adjusting different positions of the rotating shaft in the casing, satisfies the use requirement of one button with multiple functions, and improves user experience.

Other features of the present application and advantages thereof will become apparent through the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate the embodiments of the application and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the application.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device in an embodiment of the present invention in which the rotation axis is in a first state;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the electronic device in the embodiment of the present invention, in which the rotating shaft is in the second state;

FIG. 3 is another structural schematic diagram of the electronic device in the embodiment of the present invention in which the rotating shaft is in the second state;

4 is an exploded view of a partial structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a multi-function button according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is another structural schematic diagram of the multi-function key according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a structural schematic diagram of the assembly of the bracket and the housing according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is an exploded view of the structure of the first movable part or the second movable part and the magnetic part or the magnetic attraction part according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of the first movable part or the second movable part according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of the first functional module of the embodiment of the present invention.

Reference signs:

Multi-function button 100;

The rotating shaft 10; the first mating part 11; the first raised part 12; the second raised part 13; the mounting hole 14; the handle position 15; the first locking position 16; the second locking position 17;

Bracket 20; second matching part 21; escape hole 22; screw 23;

The first movable part 31; the second movable part 32; the connecting shaft 33; the receiving groove 34; the shaft hole 35;

Magnetic piece 41; Magnetic piece 42;

Housing 51; first functional module 52; matching groove 521; key device 53; limiting shrapnel 54;

guide 60; guide groove 61.

Detailed ways

Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the relative arrangements of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application unless specifically stated otherwise.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and in no way serves as any limitation of the application, its application or uses.

Techniques, methods and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods and devices should be considered part of the description.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as exemplary only, and not as limitations. Therefore, other instances of the exemplary embodiment may have different values.

It should be noted that like numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not require further discussion in subsequent figures.

The multi-function button 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 10 , a multi-function button 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rotating shaft 10 and a bracket 20 .

Specifically, the rotating shaft 10 is movably arranged in the housing 51 of the device, the first end of the rotating shaft 10 is located in the housing 51, the second end of the rotating shaft 10 is located outside the housing 51, and the rotating shaft 10 is located in the housing. The part inside the body 51 is provided with the first fitting part 11 . The bracket 20 is disposed in the housing 51 , and the bracket 20 is provided with a second matching portion 21 corresponding to the first matching portion 11 . The rotating shaft 10 is switchable between the first state and the second state along its axial direction. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, the first fitting part 11 is separated from the second fitting part 21, and the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state. The end can rotate around its own axis when the force is applied. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the second fitting part 21 is connected to the first fitting part 11, and the rotating shaft 10 is formed around the joint between the second fitting part 21 and the first fitting part 11 when the second end is stressed. The fulcrum is rotatable.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the multi-function button 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is mainly composed of a rotating shaft 10 and a bracket 20 . Wherein, the rotating shaft 10 can be installed in the housing 51 of the electronic device, and the rotating shaft 10 is movable relative to the housing 51 . Referring to FIG. 1 , the first end of the rotating shaft 10 protrudes into the housing 51 , and the second end of the rotating shaft 10 protrudes out of the housing 51 . The first end and the second end of the rotating shaft 10 are opposite ends of the rotating shaft 10 in the axial direction. The part of the rotating shaft 10 located in the housing 51 is provided with a first fitting part 11 . The bracket 20 is installed in the housing 51 , and the bracket 20 is provided with a second matching portion 21 corresponding to the first matching portion 11 .

The rotating shaft 10 is switchable between a first state and a second state along its axial direction, wherein the first state and the second state respectively correspond to different application scenarios. When the rotary shaft 10 is in the first state, as shown in FIG. 1, the rotary shaft 10 can be used as a use button for the scene in the first state, the first matching part 11 is separated from the second matching part 21, and the consumer The force exerted by the second end of the rotating shaft 10 can drive the rotating shaft 10 to rotate around its own axis, and the corresponding functions of the electronic device in this application scenario can be realized by rotating the rotating shaft 10 around its own axis.

In the present application, the electronic device includes a first functional module 52 and a second functional module, the end surface of the first end of the rotating shaft 10 may be provided with a bump 18 (see FIG. 5 ), and the first functional module 52 may be provided with a matching Groove 521 (as shown in FIG. 10 ). When the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, as shown in FIG. The first fitting part 11 and the second fitting part 21 are disengaged. At this time, by rotating the second end of the rotating shaft 10 , the first functional module 52 can be driven to rotate through the protrusion 18 .

Optionally, the first functional module 52 can be used as a clockwork or channel selection module. When the first functional module 52 is a spring, the spring can be tightened or loosened by rotating the rotating shaft 10 around itself. When the first functional module 52 is a channel selection module, the selection of different channels can be realized by rotating the rotating shaft 10 around itself. Of course, the first functional module 52 of the present application is not limited to the clockwork or channel selection module, and other modules that can cooperate with the rotating shaft 10 to realize corresponding functions should also fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the rotating shaft 10 can be used as a use button for the scene in the second state. At this time, the second matching portion 21 is connected to the first matching portion 11, and the rotating shaft 10 can rotate around the fulcrum formed by the connection between the second matching portion 21 and the first matching portion 11 when the second end is stressed, so as to realize the rotation of the rotating shaft. 10 functions in this application scenario.

In the present application, when the user pulls out the rotating shaft 10 toward its second end, the protrusion 18 on the first end of the rotating shaft 10 is separated from the first functional module 52 . The rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, and the first matching portion 11 is connected to the second matching portion 21 . At this time, the rotating shaft 10 cannot rotate around its axial direction. But the rotating shaft 10 can rotate around the fulcrum formed by the junction of the first fitting part 11 and the second fitting part 21. When the rotating shaft 10 rotates around the fulcrum, the second functional module can be triggered to realize the corresponding function of the second functional module. Optionally, the second functional module can be a volume adjustment module, and the volume of the electronic device can be adjusted by rotating the rotating shaft 10 . Of course, the second functional module of the present application is not limited to the volume adjustment module, and other modules that can cooperate with the rotating shaft 10 to realize corresponding functions should also fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Thus, according to the multi-function button 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the rotating shaft 10 is provided with a first matching portion 11, the bracket 20 is provided with a second matching portion 21, and the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state and the second state along its axial direction. The states can be switched. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotating shaft 10 can be used as a button for the scene in the first state. The first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21 are disengaged, and the rotating shaft 10 can be Rotate around its own axis. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 can be used as a button for the scene in the second state, the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21 are connected, and the rotating shaft 10 is wound around the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21. The fulcrum formed by the connection of the second fitting part 21 rotates. The multi-function button 100 realizes different functions of the button in different usage scenarios by adjusting different positions of the rotating shaft 10 in the housing 51 , satisfies the usage requirement of one button with multiple functions, and improves user experience.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first matching portion 11 is a positioning shaft protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 10, and the second matching portion 21 is a positioning groove provided on the bracket 20, when the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state In this case, the positioning shaft is inserted into the positioning slot, and the rotating shaft 10 can rotate around the axis of the positioning shaft.

That is to say, as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 , the first matching portion 11 can be a positioning shaft, which is passed through the rotating shaft 10 along the radial direction of the rotating shaft 10 and protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 10 . Referring to FIG. 7 , the second matching portion 21 is a positioning groove provided on the bracket 20 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out, the positioning shaft is plugged into the positioning slot, and the rotating shaft 10 is rotatable around the axis of the positioning shaft to trigger the second functional module.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there are two first fitting parts 11, and the two first fitting parts 11 are spaced and evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 10, and there are two second fitting parts 21, and each second fitting part The portion 21 corresponds to the first matching portion 11 one-to-one.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 5 , there are two first matching portions 11 , and the two first matching portions 11 are arranged opposite to each other in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 10 . Referring to FIG. 7 , there are two second matching portions 21 on the bracket 20 , and each second matching portion 21 corresponds to the first matching portion 11 one by one. The two first matching portions 11 can be formed by two ends of the positioning shaft passing through the rotating shaft 10 and protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 10 . The two second matching portions 21 are respectively two positioning grooves on the bracket 20 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out, and the two ends of the positioning shaft are connected to the two positioning slots respectively, and the rotating shaft 10 can rotate around the axis of the positioning shaft to trigger the second function module.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the bracket 20 is ring-shaped, and the bracket 20 is provided with an avoidance hole 22 for receiving the first end of the rotating shaft 10 to pass through, and the side of the bracket 20 facing the first end of the rotating shaft 10 is provided with The second matching part 21 .

That is to say, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 7 , the bracket 20 can be arranged in a ring shape, and the ring bracket 20 can be fixed in the casing 51 by screws 23 . The bracket 20 is provided with an escape hole 22 through which the first end of the rotating shaft 10 passes. A positioning groove is provided on a side of the bracket 20 facing the first end of the rotating shaft 10 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out, and the two ends of the positioning shaft are plugged and connected with the two positioning grooves respectively. At this time, the rotating shaft 10 cannot rotate around its own axis, but the rotating shaft 10 can rotate around the fulcrum formed by the positioning shaft and the positioning groove, so that the rotating shaft 10 swings around the axis of the positioning shaft, thereby triggering the second functional module.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first protrusion 12 and a second protrusion 13 are provided in the radial direction of the part of the rotating shaft 10 located in the housing 51, and the multi-function key 100 further includes: two key devices 53, When the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, the first protruding portion 12 is disengaged from one key component 53 , and the second protruding portion 13 is disengaged from the other key component 53 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the first protruding portion 13 corresponds to one key device 53, and the second protruding portion 13 corresponds to the other key device 53, and the second end of the rotating shaft 10 is stressed. At this time, the corresponding button device 53 is pressed by the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 .

In other words, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5 , the part of the rotating shaft 10 inside the housing 51 is provided with a first protruding portion 12 and a second protruding portion 13 . The first protruding portion 12 and the second protruding portion 13 protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 10 along the radial direction of the rotating shaft 10 . The positions of the first protruding portion 12 and the second protruding portion 13 on the rotating shaft 10 are roughly located between the protrusion 18 and the first matching portion 11 (positioning shaft).

The multi-function key 100 also includes two key components 53. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, the first protrusion 12 is separated from one key component 53, and the second protrusion 13 is separated from the other key component 53. . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 , the protrusion 18 disengages from the matching groove 521, and the first protrusion 12 and the second protrusion 13 respectively contact the second functional module. , the two ends of the positioning shaft are positioned and connected with the positioning groove respectively. The first protruding part 13 corresponds to one key device 53, and the second protruding part 13 corresponds to the other key device 53. When the user toggles the second end of the rotating shaft 10, the first protruding part 12 or the second The raised portion 13 can press the corresponding button device 53 . In this application, the second functional module may be a volume adjustment module, and the two button devices 53 may be triggered to adjust the volume of the volume adjustment module.

In the present application, the two button devices 53 are respectively located on two radial sides of the rotation axis 10 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, one of the key components 53 is in contact with the first protrusion 12 , and the other key component 53 is in contact with the second protrusion 13 . Optionally, both the first protruding portion 12 and the second protruding portion 13 are protruding toward the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 10 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 can rotate toward the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 around the fulcrum formed by the positioning shaft and the positioning groove, so as to trigger the two key devices 53 . The volume of the electronic device can be adjusted by triggering the two key devices 53 .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function key 100 further includes a first movable part 31 and a second movable part 32 .

Specifically, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are respectively provided at the second end of the rotating shaft 10, and the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are respectively movable between a closed state and an unfolded state. When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the closed state, the first movable part 31 cooperates with the second movable part 32 to form a knob sleeved on the second end of the rotary shaft 10 . When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the unfolded state, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 cooperate to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft 10, and the axial length of the button is greater than that of the rotating shaft 10 the diameter of the second end.

That is to say, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 , the multi-function key 100 is further provided with a first movable part 31 and a second movable part 32 . Wherein, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are respectively arranged at the second end of the rotating shaft 10 . The first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 have the same structure. The first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are respectively movable between a closed state and an unfolded state. When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the closed state, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 can be surrounded by a second end knob. The user can drive the rotary shaft 10 to switch between the first state and the second state by plugging in and out the knob.

When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the unfolded state, as shown in FIG. 31 and the second movable part 32 cooperate to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotary shaft 10 . The axial length of the button is greater than the diameter of the second end of the rotary shaft 10 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 can be unfolded, as shown in FIG. The shaft 10 rotates around the axis of the positioning shaft to ensure that the first protrusion 12 or the second protrusion 13 can respectively press the two button devices 53 .

In this application, when the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, by expanding the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, it is ensured that the user presses the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 to trigger the button device 53 hours is more labor-saving, which is convenient for users to operate and improves user experience.

The present application adjusts the different positions of the multi-function key 100, so as to realize the functions of at least two kinds of keys. Before the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out, the rotating shaft 10 is connected with the clockwork component or the channel adjustment component, and the purpose of adjusting the clockwork or selecting a channel is achieved by rotating the rotary shaft 10 . After the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out, and two side wings (the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32) are launched, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are used as two volume adjustment keys to enter the volume key (or other function definition) adjustment mode, trigger the two key devices 53 on the side by pressing the up and down positions, so as to achieve the function of adjusting the volume (or other function definition). Therefore, the multifunctional button 100 of the present application realizes the effective unity of simplification and functionalization, which can not only realize the functions desired by users, but also reduce the number of buttons in appearance, and organically combine the functions of traditional knobs with volume keys, Greatly improved user experience.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, the second end of the rotating shaft 10 is provided with two mounting holes 14 spaced along its radial direction, and the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 pass through the mounting holes respectively. The connecting shaft 33 of 14 is pivotally connected with the rotating shaft 10.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 6 , the second end of the rotary shaft 10 is provided with two mounting holes 14 , and the two mounting holes 14 are arranged at intervals along the radial direction of the rotary shaft 10 . The first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are respectively provided with shaft holes 35 corresponding to the installation holes 14 . The first movable part 31 passes through one of the mounting holes 14 through the connecting shaft 33 and is pivotally connected to the rotating shaft 10 . The second movable part 32 passes through the other installation hole 14 through the connecting shaft 33 and is pivotally connected with the rotating shaft 10 .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 , cross-sections of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are respectively set in a semicircle. The first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are formed as two side wings disposed on the second end of the rotating shaft 10 . When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the closed state, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 form a cylindrical knob, which is convenient for the user to rotate or plug in. Spin axis 10. When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the unfolded state, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are opened relative to the rotating shaft, and the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 cooperate to form Axis button for axis 10.

When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, as shown in FIG. The shaft 10 rotates around the axis of the positioning shaft to ensure that the first protrusion 12 or the second protrusion 13 can respectively press the two button devices 53 . By unfolding the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, it is ensured that the user saves more effort when pressing the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 to trigger the button device 53, which is convenient for user operation and improves user experience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function key 100 further includes a plurality of magnetic elements 41 and a plurality of magnetic attraction elements 42 .

Specifically, a plurality of magnetic elements 41 are disposed on one of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 . A plurality of magnetic attractors 42 are disposed on the other of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 . When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the deployed state, one of the magnetic parts 41 is connected to one of the magnetic parts 42 . When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in a closed state, the rest of the magnetic parts 41 are connected with the rest of the magnetic parts 42 .

That is to say, as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 8 , the multi-function key 100 further includes a plurality of magnetic elements 41 and a plurality of magnetic attraction elements 42 . Wherein, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are respectively provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves 34 for accommodating the magnetic part 41 or the magnetic attraction part 42 . A plurality of magnetic pieces 41 are disposed on one of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 . A plurality of magnetic attractors 42 are disposed on the other of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 . For example, the first movable part 31 is provided with a magnetic part 41 , and the second movable part 32 is provided with a magnetic attraction part 42 corresponding to the magnetic part 41 . Alternatively, the first movable part 31 is provided with a magnetic member 42 , and the second movable part 32 is provided with a magnetic member 41 corresponding to the magnetic member 42 . Of course, in this application, magnetic pieces 41 that can attract each other can also be provided on the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 respectively.

When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the unfolded state, a magnetic part 41 in the first movable part 31 can be connected with a magnetic attraction part 42 in the second movable part 32 to ensure that the first movable part Stability after the part 31 and the second movable part 32 are deployed. When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in the closed state, the rest of the magnetic parts 41 in the first movable part 31 can be connected with the remaining magnetic parts 42 in the second movable part 32 to ensure the first movable The stability after the part 31 and the second movable part 32 are closed.

In the present application, the plurality of magnetic elements 41 includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element, and the plurality of magnetic elements 42 includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element. Wherein, the first magnetic member may be disposed on an end surface of one of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 . The first magnetic attraction part may be disposed on the other end surface of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 . The first magnetic part corresponds to the position of the first magnetic attraction part, and when the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in an unfolded state, the first magnetic part is connected to the first magnetic attraction part.

The second magnetic member is disposed on at least one side edge of one of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 . The second magnetic attraction is disposed on at least one side edge of the other of the first movable part and the second movable part 32 . The position of the second magnetic part corresponds to that of the second magnetic part, and when the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are in a closed state, the second magnetic part is connected with the second magnetic part.

In some specific embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 , the second end of the rotating shaft 10 is provided with two hand-holding positions 15 , and the two hand-holding positions 15 are arranged oppositely at the second end of the rotating shaft 10 . radial sides. When the first movable part 31 and the second movable part are in the closed state, one hand-holding position 15 corresponds to the position of the side edge of the first movable part 31, and the other hand-holding position 15 corresponds to the side edge of the second movable part 32. corresponding to the position of the edge. By setting two handle positions 15 corresponding to the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 at the second end of the rotating shaft 10 , it is convenient for the user to unfold the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 .

In this application, when the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the user unfolds the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 through the two clasp positions 15, when the first movable part 31 and the second movable part When the 32 is unfolded to be perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft 10 , the magnetic member 41 and the magnetic attraction member 42 on the end surfaces of the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are connected by adsorption. When the user presses the first movable part 31 , the rotating shaft 10 rotates around the positioning axis, so that the first protruding part 12 presses the corresponding button device 53 , thereby triggering the button device 53 . Similarly, when the user presses the second movable part 32 , the rotating shaft 10 rotates around the positioning axis, so that the second protruding part 13 presses the corresponding key device 53 , thereby triggering the key device 53 . In this application, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 can be used as the volume adjustment keys of the electronic equipment, and through the cooperation of the first protruding part 12 and the second protruding part 13 with the two key devices 53, it can trigger Button device 53 . For example, pressing the first movable part 31 can cause the first raised part 12 to trigger the corresponding button device 53 to adjust the volume increase. Pressing the second movable part 32 can make the second protruding part 13 trigger the corresponding button device 53 to adjust the volume down. Therefore, by pressing the expanded first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, the two button devices 53 can be triggered to achieve the effect of adjusting the volume. Of course, whether pressing the first movable part 31 is used to increase or decrease the volume can be specifically set according to actual needs, and whether pressing the second movable part 32 is used to decrease or increase the volume can be specifically set according to actual needs. No further details will be given in the application.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first locking position 16 and a second locking position 17 are provided on the rotating shaft 10 close to the first end, and the first locking position 16 and the second locking position 17 are arranged along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 10 Arranged at intervals, the multi-function key 100 also includes a limiting shrapnel 54 .

Specifically, the limiting elastic piece 54 is arranged in the housing 51, and the limiting elastic piece 54 corresponds to the structure of the first locking position 16 and the second locking position 17. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, the limiting elastic piece 54 engages with the first locking position 16 , and when the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the limiting spring 54 engages with the second locking position 17 .

That is to say, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , a first locking position 16 and a second locking position 17 are provided on the rotating shaft 10 close to the first end, and the first locking position 16 and the second locking position 17 are respectively along the The outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft 10 extends into an annular locking position. The first locking position 16 and the second locking position 17 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 10, and the second locking position 17 is closer to the first end of the rotating shaft 10, the first protrusion 12 or the second protrusion 13 is located between the first locking position 16 and the bracket 20 .

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the multi-function key 100 also includes a limiting elastic piece 54, the number of the limiting elastic pieces 54 is two, and the two limiting elastic pieces 54 are installed in the housing 51. The structure of the first card position 16 is corresponding to that of the second card position 17 . The two limiting elastic pieces 54 are arranged opposite to each other in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 10 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, the two limiting elastic pieces 54 are engaged with the first locking positions 16 respectively. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the two limiting elastic pieces 54 engage with the second locking position 17 . By arranging the first locking position 16 and the second locking position 17 on the rotating shaft 10, and by cooperating with the first locking position 16 and the second locking position 17 through the two limit elastic pieces 54, the position of the rotating shaft 10 in the housing can be limited. The plug-in position in 51 is convenient for the rotary shaft 10 to switch between the first state and the second state, and realize different functions through the same button. For example, organically combine the function of the knob, clockwork or channel selection with the function of the volume key.

In a word, according to the multi-function button 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the rotating shaft 10 is provided with the first matching portion 11, the bracket 20 is provided with the second matching portion 21, and the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state and the second state along its axial direction. can be switched between, when the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotating shaft 10 can be used as a button for the scene in the first state, the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21 are disengaged, and the rotating shaft 10 can be rotated around Rotate on its own axis. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 can be used as a button for the scene in the second state, the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21 are connected, and the rotating shaft 10 is wound around the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21. The fulcrum formed by the connection of the second fitting part 21 rotates. The multi-function button 100 realizes different functions of the button in different usage scenarios by adjusting different positions of the rotating shaft 10 in the housing 51 , satisfies the usage requirement of one button with multiple functions, and improves user experience.

According to the second aspect of the present application, an electronic device is provided, including the multi-function key 100 in the above embodiment. As shown in Figures 1 to 10, the electronic device of the present application includes a housing 51 and a multi-function button 100 and other structures. Between the module 52 and the rotary shaft 10 . The guide 60 is a sheet-shaped guide structure, and the guide 60 is provided with a guide groove. When the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotating shaft 10 passes through the guide groove and is connected with the matching groove 521 in the first functional module 52 to realize Corresponding functions of the first function module 52 . When the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotating shaft 10 is separated from the guide member 60 . By setting the guide member 60 , a movement guide is provided for the rotating shaft 10 in the housing 51 , which facilitates the insertion and removal of the rotating shaft 10 in the housing 51 .

Since the multifunctional button 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention has the above-mentioned technical effect, the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present invention should also have the corresponding technical effect, that is, the electronic device of the present application can use the multifunctional button 100 from Reduce the number of buttons in appearance, realize the different functions of the same button in different usage scenarios, meet the needs of one-button multi-purpose use, reduce the volume of electronic equipment, improve the appearance of electronic equipment, and improve user experience.

Specifically, the present application realizes at least two functions of the keys by adjusting different positions of the multi-function keys 100 . Before the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out, the rotating shaft 10 is connected with the clockwork component or the channel adjustment component, and the purpose of adjusting the clockwork or selecting a channel is achieved by rotating the rotary shaft 10 . When the rotating shaft 10 is pulled out and the two side wings (the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32) are unfolded, the adjustment mode of the volume key (or other function definitions) is entered, and the volume key (or other function definition) is adjusted by pressing the up and down position. Trigger the two key devices 53 on the side, so as to achieve the function of the volume key (or other function definition). Therefore, the electronic device of the present application realizes the effective unification of simplification and functionalization, which can not only realize the functions desired by users, but also reduce the number of buttons from the appearance, organically combine the functions of traditional knobs with volume keys, and satisfy a It meets the needs of multi-purpose keys, reduces the volume of electronic equipment, improves the appearance of electronic equipment, and greatly improves the user experience.

The electronic equipment in this application may be electronic products such as watches and wristbands. Of course, for those skilled in the art, other structures and working principles of the electronic device can be understood and realized, and will not be described in detail in this application.

According to the third aspect of the present application, a method for controlling an electronic device by a multi-function key is provided, which is applied to the multi-function key 100 in the above embodiment, including:

Disconnect the connection between the first matching portion 11 on the rotating shaft 10 and the second matching portion 21 on the bracket 20, adjust the rotating shaft 10 to be in the first state, and connect the rotating shaft 10 to the first functional module 52 of the electronic device, and Different functions of the first functional module 52 can be adjusted by rotating the rotating shaft 10 around its own axis.

Connect the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21, adjust the rotating shaft 10 to be in the second state, make the rotating shaft 10 detach from the first functional module 52 and connect with the second functional module, and pass the rotating shaft 10 around the second matching part 21 The fulcrum formed at the connection with the first matching part 11 rotates to adjust different functions of the second functional module.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 10 , in the method for controlling an electronic device with a multi-function button of the present application, the user can switch the electronic device between the first state and the second state by adjusting the rotating shaft 10 . The user inserts the rotating shaft 10, disconnects the first matching part 11 on the rotating shaft 10 and the second matching part 21 on the bracket 20, and adjusts the rotating shaft 10 to be in the first state, and the rotating shaft 10 can be used as the first state. In the scene where the key is used, the first matching part 11 is separated from the second matching part 21 , and the rotating shaft 10 is connected to the first functional module 52 . By applying force to the second end of the rotating shaft 10, the user can drive the rotating shaft 10 to rotate around its own axis, and the function of the first functional module 52 of the electronic device in this application scenario can be realized by rotating the rotating shaft 10 around its own axis.

The user pulls out the rotating shaft 10, connects the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21, and adjusts the rotating shaft 10 to be in the second state, and the rotating shaft 10 can be used as a button for the scene in the second state. At this time, the second fitting part 21 is connected with the first fitting part 11, and the rotating shaft 10 can rotate around the fulcrum formed at the connection between the second fitting part 21 and the first fitting part 11 when the second end is stressed, and the second fitting part 21 can be adjusted. Different functions of function modules.

The method for controlling an electronic device with a multi-function button of the present application is easy to operate, realizes the effective unity of simplification and functionalization, can not only realize the function desired by the user, but also reduce the number of buttons from the appearance, and combine the function of the traditional knob with the The volume keys are organically combined to meet the needs of one-button multi-purpose use, which greatly improves the user experience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 constitute the rotating shaft 10 disposed at the second end of the casing 51 . The step of adjusting the rotating shaft 10 to be in the first state includes:

closing the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, so that the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state;

The steps of adjusting the rotating shaft 10 in the second state and adjusting different functions of the second functional module include:

Expand the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, so that the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state;

Toggle the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 respectively to realize different functions of the second functional module.

Specifically, the multi-function key 100 is further provided with a first movable part 31 and a second movable part 32 . Wherein, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are respectively arranged at the second end of the rotating shaft 10 . During the process of adjusting the rotating shaft 10 in the first state, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 can be surrounded to form a knob sleeved on the second end of the rotating shaft 10 . In the process of adjusting the rotating shaft 10 to be in the second state, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 can be unfolded, and the user presses or toggles the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 to make the rotating shaft 10 Rotating around the axis of the positioning shaft ensures that the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 can respectively press the two button devices 53 to realize the volume adjustment of the electronic device. By unfolding the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, it is ensured that the user saves more effort when pressing the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 to trigger the button device 53, which is convenient for user operation and improves user experience.

In a word, the method for controlling an electronic device with a multi-functional key according to the embodiment of the present invention is easy to operate, realizes the effective unity of simplification and functionalization, can not only realize the function desired by the user, but also reduce the number of keys from the appearance, and replace the traditional The function of the knob is organically combined with the volume keys to meet the needs of one button with multiple functions, which greatly improves the user experience.

Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail through examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are only for illustration, rather than limiting the scope of the present application. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications can be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the application. The scope of the application is defined by the appended claims.

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1. A multi-function button, wherein the multi-function button includes:

   A rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is movably arranged in the housing of the device, the first end of the rotating shaft is located inside the housing, the second end of the rotating shaft is located outside the housing, the rotating shaft The part located in the housing is provided with a first fitting part;

   a bracket, the bracket is arranged in the housing, and the bracket is provided with a second matching portion corresponding to the first matching portion;

   The rotating shaft is switchable between a first state and a second state along its axial direction, and when the rotating shaft is in the first state, the first matching part is disengaged from the second matching part, The rotating shaft can rotate around its own axis when the second end is stressed;

   When the rotating shaft is in the second state, the second fitting part is connected to the first fitting part, and the rotating shaft is connected to the second fitting part around the second fitting part when the second end is stressed. The fulcrum formed by the joint of the first fitting part can rotate.
2. The multi-function button according to claim 1, wherein the first matching portion is a positioning shaft protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft, and the second matching portion is a positioning groove provided on the bracket, When the rotating shaft is in the second state, the positioning shaft is inserted into the positioning slot, and the rotating shaft is rotatable around the axis of the positioning shaft.
3. The multi-function button according to claim 2, wherein there are two first matching parts, and the two first matching parts are spaced and evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotating shaft, and the second matching parts There are two, and each of the second matching portions is in one-to-one correspondence with the first matching portions.
4. The multi-function button according to claim 3, wherein, the support is ring-shaped, and the support is provided with an avoidance hole for accommodating the first end of the rotating shaft to pass through, and the second end of the support facing the rotating shaft is One side of one end is provided with the second matching portion.
5. The multi-function key according to claim 3, wherein a first protrusion and a second protrusion are provided in the radial direction of the portion of the rotating shaft located in the housing, and the multi-function key further comprises: two a key device, when the rotation shaft is in the first state, the first protrusion is separated from one of the key devices, and the second protrusion is separated from the other key device;

   When the rotation shaft is in the second state, the first protrusion corresponds to one of the key components, the second protrusion corresponds to the other key component, and in the When the second end of the rotating shaft is under force, the corresponding key device is pressed by the first protrusion or the second protrusion.
6. The multifunctional button according to claim 1, further comprising:

   A first movable part and a second movable part, the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively arranged at the second end of the rotating shaft, and the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively located at the second end of the rotating shaft. Movable between closed and unfolded states,

   When the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state, the first movable part cooperates with the second movable part to form a knob sleeved on the second end of the rotary shaft ;

   When the first movable part and the second movable part are in the expanded state, the first movable part cooperates with the second movable part to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft, so The axial length of the button is greater than the diameter of the second end of the rotating shaft.
7. The multi-function key according to claim 6, wherein the second end of the rotating shaft is provided with two installation holes spaced along its radial direction, and the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively The rotating shaft is pivotably connected by a connecting shaft passing through the mounting hole.
8. The multi-function button according to claim 7, wherein the cross-sections of the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively formed as semicircles, and when the first movable part and the second movable part are located In the closed state, the first movable part and the second movable part form a cylindrical knob.
9. The multi-function button according to claim 8, further comprising:

   A plurality of magnetic parts, the plurality of magnetic parts are arranged on one of the first movable part and the second movable part;

   A plurality of magnetic attractors, the plurality of magnetic attractors are arranged on the other of the first movable part and the second movable part; when the first movable part and the second movable part are at the In the case of the unfolded state, one of the magnetic parts is connected to one of the magnetic parts; when the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state, the remaining magnetic parts The parts are connected with the rest of the magnetic parts.
10. The multi-function button according to claim 8, wherein, the second end of the rotating shaft is provided with two clasp positions, when the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state One of the handle positions corresponds to the position of the side edge of the first movable part, and the other position of the handle corresponds to the position of the side edge of the second movable part.
11. The multi-function button according to claim 1, wherein a first locking position and a second locking position are provided on the position close to the first end of the rotating shaft, and the first locking position and the second locking position are arranged along the The shafts are arranged at intervals in the axial direction, and the multi-function key also includes:

    The limiting elastic piece is arranged in the housing, the limiting elastic piece corresponds to the structure of the first locking position and the second locking position, and when the rotation axis is located at the first In the state, the limiting elastic piece is engaged with the first locking position, and when the rotating shaft is in the second state, the limiting elastic piece is engaged with the second locking position.
12. An electronic device, comprising the multi-function key according to any one of claims 1-11.
13. A method for controlling an electronic device with a multi-function key, wherein the method applied to the multi-function key according to any one of claims 1-11 includes:

    Disconnect the connection between the first matching part on the rotating shaft and the second matching part on the bracket, adjust the rotating shaft to be in the first state, connect the rotating shaft to the first functional module in the electronic device, and rotate the The rotating shaft rotates around its own axis to adjust different functions of the first functional module;

    Connect the first matching part and the second matching part, adjust the rotating shaft to be in the second state, make the rotating shaft detach from the first functional module and connect with the second functional module. The rotating shaft rotates around the fulcrum formed by the connection between the second matching part and the first matching part to adjust different functions of the second functional module.
14. The method for controlling an electronic device with a multifunctional button according to claim 13, wherein the knob at the second end outside the housing is formed by the first movable part and the second movable part;

    The step of adjusting the rotating shaft to be in the first state includes:

    closing the first movable part and the second movable part, so that the rotating shaft is in the first state;

    The steps of adjusting the rotation shaft to be in the second state and adjusting different functions of the second functional module include:

    deploying the first movable part and the second movable part, so that the rotating shaft is in the second state;

    Toggle the first movable part or the second movable part respectively to realize different functions of the second functional module.

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