CN115083819A - Key and scissors type connecting element thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a key and a scissor-type connecting element thereof. The button includes a key cap, a bottom plate, a first scissor-type connecting element, a second scissors-type connecting element and a plate body. The first scissor-type connecting element is arranged between the keycap and the bottom plate, and the first scissor-type connecting element is assembled with the keycap upwards and assembled with the bottom plate downwards. The first scissor-type connecting element includes a first inner frame and a first outer frame. The second scissor-type connecting element is arranged between the keycap and the bottom plate, and the second scissor-type connecting element is assembled with the keycap upwards and assembled with the bottom plate downwards. The second scissor-type connecting element includes a second inner frame and a second outer frame. The plate body is located between the first outer frame and the second outer frame, and is combined with the first outer frame and the second outer frame. The plate body, the first outer frame and the second outer frame are assembled together in a detachable manner.

Description

Keys and their scissor connection elements

technical field

The invention relates to a key, in particular to a multiple key with a reinforcing plate body.

Background technique

Among the multiple keys of the keyboard, in addition to the general standard keys, there are also some keys with special appearance, such as multiple keys, which are longer than the width, so when the user presses , it is easy to tilt or even get stuck. In order to solve this problem, the previous method is to install a metal link on the bottom plate of the button or the inside of the keycap of the button to balance and strengthen the structure. However, in addition to occupying additional space, the metal link is also easy to Makes noise by colliding with the bottom plate or keycaps. Therefore, there is still a lot of room for improvement in the current design.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the problems faced by the prior art, one of the objectives of the present invention is to provide a button, which can connect the plate body for strengthening structure between two scissor-type connecting elements, in addition to improving the structural strength of the scissors-type connecting element. In addition to strength and balance, it also improves the stability of the keycaps of the keys during the lifting and moving process, and there is no collision noise.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a key is provided. The key includes a key cap, a bottom plate, a first scissors-type connecting element, a second scissors-type connecting element, and a plate body. The first scissor-type connecting element is arranged between the keycap and the bottom plate, and the first scissor-type connecting element is assembled with the keycap upwards and assembled with the bottom plate downwards. The first scissor-type connecting element includes a first inner frame and a first outer frame. The second scissor-type connecting element is disposed between the keycap and the bottom plate, and the second scissor-type connecting element is assembled with the keycap upwardly and assembled with the bottom plate downwardly. The second scissor-type connecting element includes a second inner frame and a second outer frame. The plate body is located between the first outer frame and the second outer frame, and is combined with the first outer frame and the second outer frame. The plate body, the first outer frame and the second outer frame are assembled together in a detachable manner.

Preferably, the plate body, the first outer frame and the second outer frame are assembled together in a sliding manner.

Preferably, the first outer frame has a first sliding rail, the second outer frame has a second sliding rail, the plate body has a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove oppositely arranged, the first sliding groove and the first sliding groove One sliding rail is combined together, and the second sliding groove is combined with the second sliding rail.

Preferably, the first outer frame has a first side portion and a second side portion oppositely arranged, the second outer frame has a third side portion and a fourth side portion arranged oppositely, and the first side portion is away from the first side portion. Two scissor-type connecting elements, the second side part is close to the second scissors-type connecting element, the third side part is close to the first scissors-type connecting element, the fourth side part is far away from the first scissors-type connecting element, and the first outer frame further includes a first a slide rail, the first slide rail is arranged on the second side part, the second outer frame further includes a second slide rail, and the second slide rail is arranged on the third side part.

Preferably, the plate body has a first chute and a second chute arranged opposite to each other, the first chute is combined with the first slide rail, and the second chute is combined with the second slide rail.

Preferably, the first outer frame further includes a third sliding rail, the third sliding rail is arranged on the first side portion, the second outer frame further includes a fourth sliding rail, and the fourth sliding rail is arranged on the fourth side portion superior.

Preferably, the key also includes an elastic body, the elastic body is arranged between the bottom plate and the keycap in the vertical direction, and the elastic body is arranged between the first scissors-type connecting element and the second scissors-type connecting element in the horizontal direction.

Preferably, the plate body has an opening for accommodating the elastic body and making the elastic body contact with the keycap.

Preferably, the key further includes a membrane switch, the membrane switch is arranged between the elastic body and the bottom plate, and can be triggered by the deformed elastic body.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a scissor-type connecting element is provided, which can be arranged between a keycap and a bottom plate. The scissor-type connecting element includes an inner frame and an outer frame. The outer frame is disposed on the periphery of the inner frame and combined with the inner frame. The outer frame has a first side part and a second side part oppositely arranged, a first slide rail is set on the first side part, and a second slide rail is set on the second side part.

Preferably, the outer frame has a fixed end and a sliding end arranged opposite to each other, the fixed end is respectively connected to the first side portion and the second side portion, and the sliding end is respectively connected to the first side portion and the second side portion.

The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the method of assembling the plate body to the first outer frame and the second outer frame provided in this embodiment is by sliding, so the assembly can be completed only by moving in a straight line. The assembly method is not only intuitive and easy, but also facilitates the introduction of automated processes. In addition, since the first outer frame is provided with sliding rails on both sides, and the second outer frame is also provided with sliding rails on both sides, when assembling with the plate body, the first scissor-type connecting element is connected to the The second scissor connection elements are also interchangeable, reducing the complexity of assembly.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a button according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is an exploded view of the button provided according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2A is a perspective view of the first scissor-type connecting element, the second scissors-type connecting element, and the board body before being assembled in the button provided according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2B is a perspective view of the first scissor-type connecting element, the second scissors-type connecting element and the board body in the button provided according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

The reference numbers are as follows:

1: button

11: Keycaps

111: Card hook

112: Chute

12: First scissor connection element

121: First inner frame

1211: Fixed end

1212: Sliding end

1213: Pivot Axis

1214: Sliding shaft

122: First outer frame

1221: Fixed end

1222: Sliding end

1223: Pivot axis

1224: Sliding shaft

1225: Side

1226: Side

1227: Slide rail

1228: Slide rail

13: Second scissor connection element

131: Second inner frame

1311: Fixed end

1312: Sliding end

1313: Pivot Axis

1314: Sliding shaft

132: Second outer frame

1321: Fixed end

1322: Sliding end

1323: Pivot Axis

1324: Sliding shaft

1325: Side

1326: Side

1327: Slide Rails

1328: Slide Rails

14: Elastomer

15: Membrane switch

16: Bottom plate

161: hook

162: hook

17: Board body

171: Chute

172: Chute

173: Opening

Detailed ways

The following examples are provided for detailed description, and the examples are only used as examples to illustrate, and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, the drawings in the embodiments omit elements that are unnecessary or that can be accomplished with ordinary techniques, in order to clearly show the technical features of the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B. FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a button according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is an exploded view of the button. The key 1 includes a key cap 11 , a first scissor-type connection element 12 , a second scissor-type connection element 13 , an elastic body 14 , a membrane switch 15 and a bottom plate 16 . The key 1 provided in this embodiment can be applied to a special key such as a multiple key with a keycap whose length is greater than its width. Therefore, two scissor-type connecting elements 12 and 13 are arranged in the horizontal direction (parallel to the X-axis direction), and The elastic body 14 is arranged between the first scissor connection element 12 and the second scissor connection element 13 . Since the elastic body 14 is installed at the center of the key 1 and is located between the first scissor-type connecting element 12 and the second scissor-type connecting element 13, when the key cap 11 is pressed down, even if it is not pressed in the center , can also trigger the membrane switch 15 below through the deformation of the elastic body 14 smoothly. In addition, the first scissor-type connecting element 12, the elastic body 14, and the second scissor-type connecting element 13 provided in this embodiment are arranged along a horizontal direction (for example, along a direction parallel to the X-axis), rather than in a vertical direction ( along the Z-axis).

The first scissor-type connection element 12 and the second scissor-type connection element 13 are disposed between the keycap 11 and the bottom plate 16 , wherein the first scissor-type connection element 12 and the second scissor-type connection element 13 are assembled upward with the keycap 11 , and it is assembled with the bottom plate 16 downward. The first scissor-type connecting element 12 includes a first inner frame 121 and a first outer frame 122. The first outer frame 122 is disposed on the periphery of the first inner frame 121, and when the two are combined together, it can produce a scissors action. relative rotation. For example, a pivot shaft may be formed in the center of the outer side of the first inner frame 121 , and a corresponding shaft hole or accommodating groove may be formed in the center of the inner side of the first outer frame 122 , and when the pivot shaft is inserted into the shaft hole or accommodating groove After the grooves are placed and the assembly is completed, the first inner frame 121 and the second outer frame 122 can rotate relative to each other. Of course, the above-mentioned rotation design can also be reversed, a shaft hole or a accommodating groove is formed on the first inner frame 121, and a pivot shaft is formed on the first outer frame 122, or other designs that can generate relative rotation, such as a concave-convex card It can be applied to the first inner frame 121 and the first outer frame 122 of this embodiment, which is not limited in this embodiment. The second inner frame 131 and the second outer frame 132 included in the second scissor-type connecting element 13 can also rotate relative to each other. An outer frame 122 is the same, or other designs that can generate relative rotation are adopted, which is not limited in this embodiment.

In addition, in the first scissor-type connecting element 12, the first inner frame 121 has a fixed end 1211 and a sliding end 1212, and the first inner frame 121 is provided with a pivot shaft 1213 on the fixed end 1211, and the sliding end 1212 is provided with a pivot shaft 1213. A sliding shaft 1214 is provided thereon. The first outer frame 122 also has a fixed end 1221 and a sliding end 1222, and the first outer frame 122 is provided with a pivot shaft 1223 on the fixed end 1221 and a sliding shaft 1224 on the sliding end 1222. Similarly, in the second scissor-type connecting element 13, the second inner frame 131 has a fixed end 1311 and a sliding end 1312, and the second inner frame 131 is provided with a pivot shaft 1313 on the fixed end 1311, and at the sliding end A sliding shaft 1314 is provided on the 1312 . The second outer frame 132 also has a fixed end 1321 and a sliding end 1322, and the second outer frame 132 is provided with a pivot shaft 1323 on the fixed end 1321 and a sliding shaft 1324 on the sliding end 1322.

On the contrary, the key cap 11 is provided with a hook 111 and a chute 112, and the bottom plate 16 is provided with hooks 161, 162. When the first scissor-type connecting element 12 and the second scissor-type connecting element 13 are assembled to the key cap 11 and the bottom plate 16 , the pivot shaft 1213 of the first inner frame 121 and the pivot shaft 1313 of the second inner frame 131 are pivoted on the key cap 11 and the bottom plate 16 . In the hook 111 of the cap 11 , the sliding shaft 1214 of the first inner frame 121 and the sliding shaft 1314 of the second inner frame 131 are arranged in the hook 162 of the bottom plate 16 , the pivot shaft 1223 of the first outer frame 122 and the second outer frame 122 The pivot shaft 1323 of the frame 132 is arranged in the hook 161 of the bottom plate 16 , and the sliding shaft 1224 of the first outer frame 122 and the sliding shaft 1324 of the second outer frame 132 are arranged in the sliding groove 112 of the keycap 11 . Through the arrangement of the first scissor-type connecting element 12 and the second scissor-type connecting element 13, the keycap 11 can move up and down repeatedly along a certain path relative to the base plate 16.

The key 1 provided in this embodiment further includes an elastic body 14. After the key 1 is assembled, the elastic body 14 is disposed between the key cap 11 and the bottom plate 16 in the vertical direction (parallel to the Z-axis direction), and horizontally. The direction (parallel to the X-axis direction) is disposed between the first scissor-type connecting element 12 and the second scissor-type connecting element 13 . In order to allow the elastic body 14 to contact the keycap 11 , the key 1 provided in this embodiment has an opening 173 formed on the plate body 17 , and the opening 173 can be used to accommodate the elastic body 14 and allow the elastic body 14 to pass upwards. Afterwards, it can be in contact with the keycap 11 . In this embodiment, the elastic body 14 is an elastic film, and a bowl-shaped elastic body is arranged on a film, but in other embodiments, the elastic body 14 only has a bowl-shaped appearance and is not arranged in a on the film.

In addition, in the key 1 provided in this embodiment, the membrane switch 15 is disposed between the elastic body 14 and the bottom plate 16 . When the keycap 11 is pressed down, it will press the elastic body 14 to deform, and the deformed elastic body 14 can be supported by the bottom plate 16 to trigger the membrane switch 15 and generate a pressing signal. And when the keycap 11 is no longer pressed, the elastic body 14 will overcome the deformation and return to the original shape, and at the same time push the keycap 11 upward to return to the position before it is not pressed.

The button 1 provided in this embodiment is specially provided with a plate body 17 to connect the first scissors-type connecting element 12 and the second scissors-type connecting element 13, so that the force can be transmitted from the first scissors-type connecting element 12 to the second scissors. The second scissor-type connecting element 13, or vice versa, is transmitted from the second scissors-type connecting element 13 to the first scissors-type connecting element 12, which can improve the overall integration of the first scissors-type connecting element 12 and the second scissor-type connecting element 13 In addition to the structural strength and balance, the stability of the keycap 11 during the lifting and moving process is also improved.

In addition, in the button 1 provided in this embodiment, the board body 17 only contacts the first outer frame 122 of the first scissor-type connecting element 12 and the second outer frame 132 of the second scissor-type connecting element 13, and the board The body 17 will maintain a gap or distance between the key cap 11 or the bottom plate 16, so when the user presses the button 1, the plate body 17 will not touch the key cap 11 or the bottom plate 16, so it will not touch the key cap 11 or the bottom plate 16. Create extra bumps or make noise.

Please refer to FIGS. 1B , 2A and 2B at the same time, the plate body 17 is located between the first outer frame 122 and the second outer frame 132 , and can be combined with the first outer frame 122 and the second outer frame 132 in a detachable manner together. The reason why the plate body 17 and the first outer frame 122 and the second outer frame 132 are detachable instead of integrally formed in this embodiment, in addition to being easy to rework during the assembly process, only needs to replace the damaged one In addition to the parts, the board body 17 of different materials, weights, characteristics or structures can also be replaced according to requirements. The body 17 can be adjusted according to or adjusted, and is not limited by the material or structure of the original first outer frame 122 or the second outer frame 132 .

One of the detachable designs provided by this embodiment is a sliding design. For example, in the key 1 provided in this embodiment, the plate body 17 is combined with the first outer frame 122 and the second outer frame 132 in a sliding manner, so that the plate body 17 can be assembled or repaired during assembly or maintenance. It is assembled or disassembled with the first outer frame 122 or the plate body 17 and the second outer frame 132 . Please refer to FIG. 2A , the first outer frame 122 has two opposite side portions 1225 and 1226 , and the second outer frame 132 has two opposite side portions 1325 and 1326 , wherein the side portion 1225 of the first outer frame 122 is Located between the fixed end 1221 and the sliding end 1222 and away from the second scissor connecting element 13 , while the side portion 1226 is located between the fixed end 1221 and the sliding end 1222 but close to the second scissor connecting element 13 . The side portion 1325 of the second outer frame 132 is located between the fixed end 1321 and the sliding end 1322 and is close to the first scissor connecting element 12, while the side portion 1326 is located between the fixed end 1321 and the sliding end 1322 but away from the first Scissor connection element 12 . In addition, the first outer frame 122 further includes two slide rails 1227 and 1228 , wherein the slide rail 1227 is provided on the side portion 1225 , and the slide rail 1228 is provided on the side portion 1226 . The second outer frame 132 also includes two slide rails 1327, 1328, wherein the slide rail 1327 is provided on the side portion 1325, and the slide rail 1328 is provided on the side portion 1326.

Relatively, the plate body 17 is provided with oppositely arranged chutes 171 and 172, wherein the chutes 171 and 172 have shapes corresponding to the sliding rails 1228 and 1327. For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the T-shaped chutes correspond to T The shape of the type slide rail, so the plate body 17 can be combined with the first outer frame 122 and the second outer frame 132 in a sliding manner along the Y direction as shown in FIG. 2A to FIG. 2B. 171 is combined with the slide rail 1228, and the slide groove 172 is combined with the slide rail 1327.

In addition, the complementary shapes of the slide rails 1227, 1228, 1327, 1328 and the slide grooves 171, 172 are not limited to the T-shape disclosed in this embodiment, and other geometric shapes such as trapezoid or triangle can also be applied to the present invention. The present invention is not limited by the specific implementation of the concept. Furthermore, in other specific embodiments according to the present invention, sliding grooves may also be formed on the first outer frame 122 and the second outer frame 132, and sliding rails may be formed on the corresponding plate bodies 17, which are also similar. The purpose of sliding assembly can be achieved.

The method of assembling the plate body 17 to the first outer frame 122 and the second outer frame 132 provided in this embodiment is a sliding method, so the assembly can be completed only by moving in a straight line, and this assembling method is not only intuitive. And easy, but also conducive to the introduction of automated processes. In addition, since the first outer frame 122 is provided with slide rails 1227 and 1228 on both side portions 1225 and 1226, and the second outer frame 132 is also provided with slide rails 1327 and 1328 on the two side portions 1325 and 1326, therefore During assembly with the plate body 17 , the first scissor-type connecting element 12 and the second scissor-type connecting element 13 are also interchangeable, which reduces the complexity of assembly.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Therefore, all other equivalent changes or modifications made without departing from the spirit disclosed in the present invention shall be included in the inventive concept of the present invention. middle.

Claims (11)

1. A key, comprising: one key cap; a bottom plate; A first scissor-type connecting element is arranged between the keycap and the bottom plate. The first scissors-type connecting element is assembled with the keycap upwards and assembled with the bottom plate downwards. Connection elements include: a first inner frame; and a first outer frame; A second scissor-type connecting element is arranged between the keycap and the bottom plate. The second scissor-type connecting element is assembled with the keycap upwards and assembled with the bottom plate downwards. Connection elements include: a second inner frame; and a second outer frame; and A plate body is located between the first outer frame and the second outer frame, and is combined with the first outer frame and the second outer frame, and the plate body is combined with the first outer frame and the second outer frame The outer frames are assembled together in a detachable manner. 2 . The button of claim 1 , wherein the plate body, the first outer frame and the second outer frame are assembled together in a sliding manner. 3 . 3. The button as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first outer frame has a first sliding rail, the second outer frame has a second sliding rail, the plate body has a first sliding groove and a A second sliding slot, the first sliding slot is combined with the first sliding rail, and the second sliding slot is combined with the second sliding rail. 4 . The button of claim 1 , wherein the first outer frame has a first side portion and a second side portion oppositely arranged, and the second outer frame has a third side portion and a fourth side portion arranged oppositely. 5 . sides, the first side is away from the second scissor connection element, the second side is close to the second scissor connection element, the third side is close to the first scissor connection element, the fourth side Away from the first scissor-type connecting element, the first outer frame further includes a first sliding rail, the first sliding rail is disposed on the second side portion, the second outer frame further includes a second sliding rail, the The second slide rail is arranged on the third side portion. 5. The button as claimed in claim 4, wherein the plate body has a first sliding groove and a second sliding groove which are oppositely arranged, the first sliding groove and the first sliding rail are combined together, and the second sliding groove combined with the second slide rail. 6. The button of claim 4, wherein the first outer frame further comprises a third sliding rail, the third sliding rail is disposed on the first side portion, and the second outer frame further comprises a fourth sliding rail , the fourth slide rail is arranged on the fourth side part. 7. The key as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an elastic body, the elastic body is arranged between the keycap and the bottom plate in the vertical direction, and the elastic body is arranged in the first scissor connection in the horizontal direction element and the second scissor-type connection element. 8 . The key of claim 7 , wherein the plate body has an opening for accommodating the elastic body and making the elastic body contact with the keycap. 9 . 9 . The button of claim 7 , further comprising a membrane switch, the membrane switch is disposed between the elastic body and the bottom plate, and can be triggered by the deformed elastic body. 10 . 10. A scissors-type connecting element, which can be arranged between a keycap and a bottom plate, the scissors-type connecting element comprising: an inner frame; and An outer frame is arranged on the periphery of the inner frame and is combined with the inner frame; wherein, the outer frame has a first side portion and a second side portion oppositely arranged, and a first side portion is arranged on the first side portion. The first slide rail is provided with a second slide rail on the second side. 11. The scissor-type connecting element as claimed in claim 10, wherein the outer frame has a fixed end and a sliding end oppositely arranged, the fixed end is respectively connected to the first side portion and the second side portion, and the sliding ends are respectively The first side portion and the second side portion are connected.

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