Keyboard assembly, portable computer and method of manufacturing portable computer

Abstract

The invention provides a keyboard assembly for preventing warping to ensure operation feeling. The keyboard assembly comprises multiple buttons around which a decorative frame is configured. The decorative frame slides along front and back direction between a using position and an assembling position. At the assembling position, the front and back walls of the decorative frame are inserted under keycaps so that through holes for installing screws are exposed. At the using position, the through holes are concealed under the front and back walls to ensure attractive appearance. Less restricted by positions, the through holes can be located at multiple positions. The keyboard assembly is fixed to a shielding board of a system frame from top by screws passing through the through holes.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a mounting structure for a keyboard assembly of a portable computer. Background technique [0002] The keyboard is required to give the user an operational feeling (tactile) that allows the user to feel the operation of the switch with fingers, and is required not to make the user feel tired even if the operation is performed for a long time. In response to this demand, many notebook-type personal computers (notebook PCs) employ a keyboard of a so-called pantograph type. In a keyboard of the pantograph type, each key includes a supporting structure such as a pantograph and an elastic member such as a rubber dome that applies a reaction force against a pressing pressure of a finger. [0003] The pantograph keyboard gently crushes the upper part of the rubber dome as the pressed key top moves vertically. As the distance moved in the vertical direction increases, the degree of deformation of the rubber dome increases, th...

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Problems solved by technology

In this case, since the screws penetrate the main board, there is a problem that it is difficult to sufficiently secure the position and number of screw fixings, or the design freedom of the main board is restricted.

[0007] In this method, since there is no need to open a through hole in the main plate, it is easy to increase the number of screw fixing positions, but due to design considerations, it is necessary to embed the same material in the hidden groove formed on the screw head. Therefore, Labor-intensive and aesthetically pleasing

In addition, there is also a problem that when the keyboard assembly is inserted into the system case, the key cap is peeled off due to fingers hooking the end of the key cap.

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