Key structure and electric equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a key structure and electric equipment, the key structure comprises a key cap, a shell, a touch control switch and a waterproof piece, the shell is internally provided with a mounting cavity, the key cap, the waterproof piece and the touch control switch are arranged in the mounting cavity along a first direction, and the waterproof piece abuts against the key cap; the shell is further provided with an installation hole extending in the first direction, the installation hole is communicated with the installation cavity, at least part of the key cap is embedded in the installation hole, the key cap can move relative to the installation hole in the first direction so that the key cap can drive part of the waterproof part to abut against or be separated from the touch switch, and at least part of the side, facing the key cap, of the waterproof part abuts against the shell. And the waterproof piece covers the mounting hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of buttons, in particular to a button structure and electrical equipment. Background Art

[0002] For electrical equipment, the button structure is a common structure, and users can use the button structure to connect or disconnect the circuit to achieve certain functions of the electrical equipment. However, with the continuous development of technology, more and more electrical equipment needs to meet waterproof conditions to meet various usage scenarios of users.

[0003] In the related art, the setting of the button structure will destroy the integrity of the electrical equipment. When the user uses the electrical equipment in special scenarios, external moisture may enter the button structure and damage the components inside the button structure, causing the button structure to fail. Moisture may even enter the electrical equipment through the button structure and affect the function of the electronic equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiment of the utility model provides a key structure to solve the problem in the related art that the key structure has no waterproof function, external moisture may enter the inside of the key structure, causing the key structure to fail, and even moisture may enter the electrical equipment through the key structure, affecting the function of the electronic equipment.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model is achieved as follows:

[0006] The utility model provides a key structure, comprising a key cap, a housing, a touch switch and a waterproof component, wherein the housing has an installation cavity inside, the key cap, the waterproof component and the touch switch are arranged in the installation cavity along a first direction, and the waterproof component abuts against the key cap;

[0007] The shell is also provided with a mounting hole extending along the first direction, the mounting hole is communicated with the mounting cavity, at least a portion of the keycap is embedded in the mounting hole, and the keycap can be moved along the first direction relative to the mounting hole, so that the keycap drives part of the waterproof component to abut or separate from the touch switch, at least a portion of the waterproof component facing the keycap abuts against the shell, and the waterproof component covers the mounting hole.

[0008] Optionally, the button structure also includes a circuit board and a lamp bead, the touch switch is electrically connected to the circuit board, the lamp bead is electrically connected to the circuit board, a light-through hole is provided on the shell, the light-through hole is connected to the mounting cavity, and the light-through hole and the lamp bead are arranged opposite to each other.

[0009] Optionally, the waterproof component is a light-transmitting component, and the waterproof component covers the light-through hole.

[0010] Optionally, the button structure also includes a mounting frame, which is provided with an assembly hole, and the assembly hole passes through the mounting frame along the first direction. The mounting frame is arranged between the waterproof component and the circuit board, and the assembly hole is opposite to the touch switch. Part of the waterproof component is passed through the assembly hole, and the part of the waterproof component passed through the assembly hole can abut against or separate from the touch switch.

[0011] Optionally, a light guide column is also provided on the mounting frame, and the light guide column includes a first guide column and a second guide column, the first guide column is located on the side of the mounting frame facing the waterproof component, the second guide column is located on the side of the mounting frame facing the circuit board, and the first guide column is connected to the second guide column, the second guide column is provided with a groove, the lamp bead is located inside the groove, and the first guide column is embedded in the light through hole.

[0012] Optionally, there are multiple light guide columns, and there is a gap between the first guide columns of two adjacent light guide columns. The waterproof component is also connected to a light shielding component, and the light shielding component is located between the mounting frame and the keycap. The light shielding component is provided with multiple through holes, and the first guide column is passed through the through hole, and part of the first guide column extends out of the through hole, and part of the first guide column extending out of the through hole is embedded in the light through hole. The light shielding component is in contact with the shell, and the part of the light shielding component where the through hole is not provided seals the gap between adjacent first guide columns.

[0013] Optionally, a mounting piece is provided on the surface of the waterproof component facing the circuit board, and the mounting piece is extended along the circumferential direction of the waterproof component. A mounting groove is also provided on the surface of the mounting frame away from the circuit board, and the mounting groove is extended along the circumferential direction of the mounting frame. The mounting groove is opposite to the mounting piece, and the mounting piece is embedded in the mounting groove.

[0014] Optionally, the mounting hole includes a countersunk hole portion and a through hole portion which are interconnected, the countersunk hole portion is close to the touch switch, a boss is provided on the peripheral wall of the keycap, the boss extends in a circumferential direction around the keycap, and the boss is embedded in the countersunk hole portion.

[0015] Optionally, a recessed portion is provided on the waterproof component, which is recessed along the direction from the keycap to the touch switch, the recessed portion is opposite to the touch switch, the surface of the boss facing away from the touch switch abuts against the bottom of the countersunk hole portion, and the surface of the boss facing the touch switch abuts against the waterproof component, a portion of the keycap located on a side of the boss facing away from the touch switch is embedded in the through hole portion, and a portion of the keycap located on a side of the boss facing the touch switch is embedded in the recessed portion.

[0016] Optionally, a first connecting hole is provided on the mounting frame, and the first connecting hole passes through the mounting frame along the first direction. A connecting column is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and a second connecting hole is provided on the connecting column. The second connecting hole is opposite to the first connecting hole, and connecting parts are provided in the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole.

[0017] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the utility model further provides an electrical device, wherein the electrical device comprises any key structure described in the above-mentioned first aspect.

[0018] In an embodiment of the utility model, the key structure includes a keycap, a shell, a touch switch and a waterproof component, wherein the shell has an installation cavity inside, and the keycap, the waterproof component and the touch switch can all be arranged in the installation cavity and distributed along a first direction. The shell is also provided with an installation hole extending along the first direction. Since the installation hole is connected to the installation cavity, at least part of the keycap can be embedded in the installation hole so that the user can operate the keycap through the installation hole. Since the keycap can move along the first direction relative to the installation hole, and the waterproof component abuts against the keycap, the keycap can be operated to move in the installation hole so that the keycap moves along the first direction, so that the keycap can drive part of the waterproof component to move in a direction close to the touch switch, or drive part of the waterproof component to move in a direction away from the touch switch, so that the waterproof component can abut or separate from the touch switch, that is, the keycap can operate the touch switch through the waterproof component so that the touch switch can switch the on and off state, thereby realizing the function of the key structure. At least a portion of the side of the waterproof component facing the keycap is in contact with the housing. Since the waterproof component covers the mounting hole, the waterproof component can block the mounting hole and block moisture passing through the mounting hole, thereby preventing moisture from passing through the keycap and the waterproof component to reach the touch switch, causing the touch switch to work abnormally and preventing the key structure from malfunctioning. When the key structure is used in electrical equipment, it can also prevent moisture from entering the electrical equipment through the mounting hole and affecting the function of the electronic equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 An exploded diagram showing a key structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 One of the cross-sectional views showing a key structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 A second cross-sectional view showing a key structure provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 A structural diagram showing a mounting frame provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 A structural diagram showing a waterproof component provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 express Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Reference numerals:

[0026] 100: key structure; 10: keycap; 20: shell; 30: touch switch; 40: waterproof part; 21: installation cavity; 22: installation hole; 50: circuit board; 51: lamp bead; 23: light hole; 60: mounting frame; 61: assembly hole; 611: light guide column; 62: first guide column; 63: second guide column; 631: slot; 64: gap; 65: light shielding member; 651: through hole; 41: mounting member; 66: mounting groove; 221: countersunk hole portion; 222: through hole portion; 11: boss; 42: recessed portion; 67: first connecting hole; 211: connecting column; 212: second connecting hole; 70: connecting member; 25: upper shell; 26: lower shell; X: first direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] It should be understood that the references to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" throughout the specification mean that the specific features, structures, or characteristics associated with the embodiment are included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, the references to "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" appearing throughout the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, these specific features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the key structure 100 includes a keycap 10, a shell 20, a touch switch 30 and a waterproof member 40. The shell 20 has an installation cavity 21 inside. The keycap 10, the waterproof member 40 and the touch switch 30 are arranged in the installation cavity 21 along a first direction X, and the waterproof member 40 abuts against the keycap 10; the shell 20 is also provided with a mounting hole 22 extending along the first direction X, the mounting hole 22 is connected to the mounting cavity 21, at least part of the keycap 10 is embedded in the mounting hole 22, and the keycap 10 can move relative to the mounting hole 22 along the first direction X, so that the keycap 10 drives part of the waterproof member 40 to abut or separate from the touch switch 30, at least part of the waterproof member 40 facing the side of the keycap 10 abuts against the shell 20, and the waterproof member (40) covers the mounting hole 22.

[0030] In the embodiment of the utility model, the key structure 100 includes a keycap 10, a housing 20, a touch switch 30 and a waterproof member 40, wherein the housing 20 has an installation cavity 21 inside, and the keycap 10, the waterproof member 40 and the touch switch 30 can all be arranged in the installation cavity 21 and distributed along the first direction X. The housing 20 is also provided with an installation hole 22 extending along the first direction X. Since the installation hole 22 is connected to the installation cavity 21, a part of the keycap 10 can be embedded in the installation hole 22, so that the keycap 10 can extend from the installation cavity 21, so that the user can operate the keycap 10. Since the keycap 10 can move along the first direction X relative to the mounting hole 22, and the waterproof component 40 abuts against the keycap 10, the keycap 10 can be operated to move in the mounting hole 22 to move along the first direction X, so that the keycap 10 can drive part of the waterproof component 40 to move toward the direction close to the touch switch 30, or drive part of the waterproof component 40 to move away from the touch switch 30, so that the waterproof component 40 can abut against or separate from the touch switch 30, that is, the keycap 10 can operate the touch switch 30 through the waterproof component 40, so that the touch switch 30 can switch the on and off states, thereby realizing the function of the key structure 100. At least a portion of the waterproof member 40 facing the keycap 10 abuts against the housing 20. Since the waterproof member 40 covers the mounting hole 22, the waterproof member 40 can block the mounting hole 22 and block the moisture passing through the mounting hole 22, thereby preventing the moisture from outside from passing through the keycap 10 and the waterproof member 40 to reach the touch switch 30, causing the touch switch 30 to work abnormally, and preventing the key structure 100 from malfunctioning. When the key structure 100 is used in an electrical device, it can also prevent moisture from entering the electrical device through the mounting hole 22 and affecting the function of the electronic device.

[0031] It should be noted that the waterproof component 40 can be elastic, so that when the user operates the keycap 10 to move, the keycap 10 can drive the part of the waterproof component 40 connected thereto to move, so that the part of the waterproof component 40 abuts against or separates from the touch switch 30, and the part of the waterproof component 40 connected to the shell 20 can maintain an abutting relationship with the shell 20, which can prevent the waterproof component 40 from moving as a whole, resulting in the problem of failure of the waterproof component 40 to seal the mounting hole 22; or, the waterproof component 40 can also be non-elastic. At this time, a clamping portion can be provided on the surface of the waterproof component 40 facing the keycap 10, and the clamping portion can extend along the circumferential direction of the waterproof component 40. Correspondingly, a clamping groove can be provided on the shell 20, and the clamping portion can be embedded in the clamping groove, and the length of the clamping portion in the first direction X is greater than the stroke of the keycap 10. In this setting, even if the keycap 10 is pressed to move the waterproof component 40, the clamping portion can remain in the embedded state in the clamping groove, and can also have a sealing effect on the mounting hole 22. Of course, in the case where the waterproof member 40 is elastic, the above-mentioned clamping portion can also be provided on the waterproof member 40, and a clamping groove can be provided on the housing 20 to facilitate the connection between the waterproof member 40 and the housing 20. Among them, in the case where the waterproof member 40 is elastic, the waterproof member 40 can be made of elastic and hydrophobic materials such as rubber and silicone. The specific material of the waterproof member 40 is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Wherein, when the waterproof member 40 is elastic, the waterproof member 40 may also be deformed when the keycap 10 moves and drives the waterproof member 40 to move. For example, when the user presses the keycap 10 along the first direction X, the waterproof member 40 may also be compressed and move in the direction close to the touch switch 30 along the first direction X. After the user cancels the pressing of the keycap 10, the waterproof member 40 may restore the deformation. At this time, the waterproof member 40 may push the keycap 10 in the opposite direction of the first direction X, so that the keycap 10 may move in the direction away from the touch switch 30. That is, when the waterproof member 40 is elastic, the waterproof member 40 may also facilitate the resetting of the keycap 10, avoiding the use of an additional resetting structure.

[0033] It should also be noted that if Figure 1 As shown, the housing 20 may include an upper shell 25 and a lower shell 26, and a receiving cavity with an opening may be provided inside the upper shell 25 and inside the lower shell 26, and the upper shell 25 and the lower shell 26 are enclosed so that the two receiving cavities can form a closed chamber, that is, the installation cavity 21, and other components, such as batteries, etc., may also be provided in the installation cavity 21. Among them, the first direction X may be the direction from the upper shell 25 to the lower shell 26, and the installation hole 22 may be provided on the upper shell 25.

[0034] In addition, at least part of the keycap 10 is embedded in the mounting hole 22. Specifically, the keycap 10 can be arranged in different forms. For example, the entire keycap 10 can be located in the mounting hole 22. At this time, the upper and lower ends of the keycap 10 are flush with the upper and lower ends of the shell 20, respectively, so that the surface of the key structure 100 is relatively flat, and the user can press the keycap 10 located in the mounting hole 22 to operate; or, the keycap 10 can be partially extended from the mounting hole 22, and the keycap 10 is exposed to the shell 20, which is convenient for the user to press the keycap 10; or, the upper and lower ends of the keycap 10 are both extended out of the mounting hole 22. The specific arrangement of the keycap 10 is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the utility model. Among them, the upper and lower ends of the keycap 10 are the opposite ends of the keycap 10 in the first direction X, and the upper and lower ends of the shell 20 are the opposite ends of the shell 20 in the first direction X. The upper end can be the side away from the mounting cavity 21.

[0035] In addition, in some embodiments, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the button structure 100 may also include a circuit board 50 and a lamp bead 51, the touch switch 30 is electrically connected to the circuit board 50, the lamp bead 51 is electrically connected to the circuit board 50, a light hole 23 is provided on the shell 20, the light hole 23 is connected to the installation cavity 21, and the light hole 23 is opposite to the lamp bead 51.

[0036] The key structure 100 also includes a circuit board 50. Since the touch switch 30 is electrically connected to the circuit board 50, the touch switch 30 can be used to turn on and off the circuit on the circuit board 50, thereby realizing the function set by the key structure 100. A lamp bead 51 is also provided on the circuit board 50, and the lamp bead 51 is also electrically connected to the circuit board 50. When the user operates the touch switch 30 through the key cap 10, the lamp bead 51 can emit light. Since a light hole 23 is provided on the housing 20, the light hole 23 is connected to the mounting cavity 21, and the light hole 23 is opposite to the lamp bead 51, therefore, when the lamp bead 51 emits light, the light can be transmitted outward through the light hole 23 to serve as a prompt to the user.

[0037] It should be noted that the lamp bead 51 can have different functions. For example, the lamp bead 51 can be set on the circuit where the touch switch 30 is located. When the user operates the touch switch 30, the circuit where the lamp bead 51 is located can be turned on or off to make the lamp bead 51 light up or go out, so that the user can determine the state of the touch switch 30; or the lamp bead 51 can also be connected to other components, such as a battery. When the user operates the touch switch 30, the circuit where the lamp bead 51 and the battery are located can be turned on to make the lamp bead 51 light up, so that the user can determine the state of the battery. The specific connection method and function of the lamp bead 51 can be set according to the actual use situation, and the embodiment of the utility model is not specifically limited here.

[0038] In addition, in some embodiments, the waterproof member 40 may be a light-transmitting member, and the waterproof member 40 covers the light-through hole 23 .

[0039] The waterproof member 40 is a light-transmitting member. Since the waterproof member 40 covers the light-through hole 23, when the lamp bead 51 emits light, the light can pass through the waterproof member 40 and enter the light-through hole 23 to be emitted outward after being transmitted to the position of the waterproof member 40. In addition, the setting of the waterproof member 40 can also block the light-through hole 23, which can prevent external moisture from entering the housing 20 through the light-through hole 23 and causing damage to the touch switch 30, circuit board 50 and other components in the housing 20. That is, in this embodiment, the waterproof member 40 can also block the position for emitting light in the key structure 100 to achieve a waterproof effect there, and the waterproof member 40 can also be light-transmitting, which can also prevent the problem that the setting of the waterproof member 40 affects the transmission of light outward.

[0040] It should be noted that the waterproof component 40 is a light-transmitting component, which means that the waterproof component 40 is made of a light-transmitting material, such as polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polyolefin, polyamide, etc. The specific material of the waterproof component 40 is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0041] In addition, in some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 6 As shown, the button structure 100 may further include a mounting frame 60, on which an assembly hole 61 is provided. The assembly hole 61 penetrates the mounting frame 60 along the first direction X. The mounting frame 60 is disposed between the waterproof component 40 and the circuit board 50, and the assembly hole 61 is opposite to the touch switch 30. Part of the waterproof component 40 is passed through the assembly hole 61, and part of the waterproof component 40 passed through the assembly hole 61 can abut against or separate from the touch switch 30.

[0042] The key structure 100 further includes a mounting frame 60, which is disposed between the waterproof member 40 and the circuit board 50, and can carry the waterproof member 40 to realize the installation of the waterproof member 40. Specifically, the mounting frame 60 can be provided with an assembly hole 61, which penetrates the mounting frame 60 along the first direction X and is opposite to the touch switch 30, and part of the waterproof member 40 can be inserted into the assembly hole 61, and another part of the waterproof member 40 can be located at a position on the mounting member 41 where the assembly hole 61 is not provided, so that the mounting frame 60 can play a bearing role for the waterproof member 40, and part of the waterproof member 40 inserted into the assembly hole 61 can move under the action of the key cap 10, so that the part of the waterproof member 40 can abut or separate from the touch switch 30, so as to realize the function of the key structure 100.

[0043] In addition, in some embodiments, Figure 3As shown, a first connecting hole 67 may be provided on the mounting frame 60, and the first connecting hole 67 passes through the mounting frame 60 along the first direction X. A connecting column 211 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 21, and a second connecting hole 212 is provided on the connecting column 211. The second connecting hole 212 is opposite to the first connecting hole 67, and a connecting member 70 is provided in the first connecting hole 67 and the second connecting hole 212.

[0044] A first connecting hole 67 is provided on the mounting frame 60, and the first connecting hole 67 passes through the mounting frame 60 along the first direction X. A connecting column 211 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 21, and a second connecting hole 212 is provided on the connecting column 211. Since the second connecting hole 212 is opposite to the first connecting hole 67, a connecting member 70 can be provided in the first connecting hole 67 and the second connecting hole 212. The connecting member 70 can be connected to both the first connecting hole 67 and the second connecting hole 212, so that the mounting frame 60 can be fixed by the connecting member 70, and the mounting member 41 carries the waterproof member 40, and can also play a better fixing role for the waterproof member 40.

[0045] It should be noted that the connecting member 70 may be a threaded member, such as a screw, a bolt, a stud, etc., or the connecting member 70 may also be a pin, etc. The specific form of the connecting member 70 is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0046] It should also be noted that when the waterproof component 40 is elastic, the mounting frame 60 and the shell 20 can be tightly connected during installation, so that the waterproof component 40 between the mounting frame 60 and the shell 20 has an interference fit with the shell 20 and the mounting frame 60, which can improve the sealing effect of the waterproof component 40 on the mounting hole 22 and the light hole 23.

[0047] In addition, in some embodiments, Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a light guide column 611 can also be provided on the mounting frame 60, and the light guide column 611 includes a first guide column 62 and a second guide column 63. The first guide column 62 is located on the side of the mounting frame 60 facing the waterproof component 40, and the second guide column 63 is located on the side of the mounting frame 60 facing the circuit board 50, and the first guide column 62 is connected to the second guide column 63. A groove 631 is provided on the second guide column 63, and the lamp bead 51 is located inside the groove 631. The first guide column 62 is embedded in the light-through hole 23. When the lamp bead 51 emits light, the light is transmitted to the first guide column 62 through the groove 631, so that the light is emitted from the light-through hole 23 through the first guide column 62.

[0048] The mounting frame 60 is also provided with a light guide column 611, which includes a first guide column 62 and a second guide column 63. The first guide column 62 is located on the side of the mounting frame 60 facing the waterproof member 40, and the second guide column 63 is located on the side of the mounting frame 60 facing the circuit board 50, and the first guide column 62 is connected to the second guide column 63. Since the second guide column 63 is provided with a slot 631, and the lamp bead 51 is located inside the slot 631, when the lamp bead 51 emits light, the light can propagate in the slot 631 and enter and be transmitted to the first guide column 62, so that the first guide column 62 can emit light outward. Since the first guide column 62 is embedded in the light through hole 23, after the first guide column 62 receives the light emitted by the lamp bead 51, the first guide column 62 can guide the light through the light through hole 23, so that the light emitted by the lamp bead 51 can be emitted for observation by the user.

[0049] It should be noted that the first guide pillar 62 and the second guide pillar 63 can be made of light-transmitting materials, such as glass, transparent plastic such as acrylic, etc. The specific material of the first guide pillar 62 and the second guide pillar 63 is not specifically limited in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0050] For ease of manufacturing, the mounting frame 60, the first guide column 62, and the second guide column 63 can be manufactured in an integrated manner, so that the mounting frame 60, the first guide column 62, and the second guide column 63 are an integrated structure, making the connection between the mounting frame 60, the first guide column 62, and the second guide column 63 more stable.

[0051] In addition, in some embodiments, Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the number of light guide columns 611 and lamp beads 51 can be multiple, the second guide column 63 is opposite to the lamp bead 51, and a gap 64 is provided between the first guide columns 62 of two adjacent light guide columns 611. A light shielding component 65 can also be connected to the waterproof component 40, and the light shielding component 65 is located between the mounting frame 60 and the keycap 10. A plurality of through holes 651 are provided on the light shielding component 65, the first guide column 62 is penetrated through the through hole 651, and part of the first guide column 62 extends out of the through hole 651, and part of the first guide column 62 extending out of the through hole 651 is embedded in the light through hole 23, the light shielding component 65 is in contact with the shell 20, and the part of the light shielding component 65 without the through hole 651 seals the gap 64 between adjacent first guide columns 62.

[0052] There are multiple light guide posts 611, and there is a gap 64 between the first guide posts 62 of two adjacent light guide posts 611. The light emitted by the lamp bead 51 can propagate to the gap 64 between the first guide posts 62. At this time, the light may be confused, disrupting the light emission of the light-through hole 23, so that the light emission observed by the user is inconsistent with the actual light emission. For example, when one of the lamp beads 51 emits light, the light can propagate in the slot 631 of the opposite second guide post 63, and propagate to the first guide post 62 connected to the second guide post 63. The first guide post 62 can guide the light into a light-through hole 23 embedded therein. At the first guide post 62, another first guide post 62 adjacent thereto can also receive the light and guide the light into another light-through hole 23. At this time, one lamp bead 51 can make multiple light-through holes 23 emit light, which will affect the user's perception.

[0053] In the embodiment of the utility model, a shading member 65 may be connected to the waterproof member 40, and the shading member 65 is located between the mounting frame 60 and the keycap 10. Since a plurality of through holes 651 are provided on the shading member 65, the first guide column 62 may be passed through the through hole 651, and part of the first guide column 62 may extend from the through hole 651 and be embedded in the light-through hole 23, so that the first guide column 62 can normally guide light into the light-through hole 23, so that the light-through hole 23 can emit light normally. Since the shading member 65 is in contact with the shell 20, the portion of the shading member 65 where the through hole 651 is not provided can seal the gap 64 between adjacent first guide pillars 62. At this time, after the lamp bead 51 emits light, the light can propagate in the corresponding second guide pillar 63 and the first guide pillar 62, and emit light through the light-through hole 23. When the light is transmitted to the gap 64 between the adjacent first guide pillars 62, the shading member 65 can block the light to prevent the light from propagating to the adjacent first guide pillars 62, thereby preventing the problem of light emitted by different lamp beads 51 from mixing.

[0054] It should be noted that the waterproof component 40 and the light-shielding component 65 can be integrally formed by injection molding. For example, the waterproof component 40 can be made of waterproof rubber and other materials, and the light-shielding component 65 can be made of waterproof and light-shielding rubber material by two-color injection molding; or the waterproof component 40 and the light-shielding component 65 can both be made of waterproof and light-shielding rubber material by injection molding at one time, which can reduce the difficulty of manufacturing.

[0055] It should also be noted that, when there are multiple light guide columns 611 and multiple lamp beads 51, the light guide columns 611 and the lamp beads 51 can be distributed in different ways. For example, multiple lamp beads 51 can be distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the mounting hole 22. Correspondingly, multiple light guide columns 611 are also arranged around the mounting hole 22, that is, in the first direction X, the projections of the multiple lamp beads 51 and the projections of the multiple light guide columns 611 both surround the projection of the mounting hole 22; or, the multiple lamp beads 51 and the multiple light guide columns 611 can also be distributed at intervals along the direction intersecting with the first direction X.

[0056] Specifically, when multiple lamp beads 51 and multiple light guide columns 611 can be spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the mounting hole 22, the lamp beads 51 and the light guide columns 611 can be arranged according to the mounting hole 22. For example, when the mounting hole 22 is a circular hole, the lamp beads 51 and the light guide columns 611 can be arranged outside the mounting hole 22 along an arc-shaped trajectory, wherein the arc-shaped trajectory can be a whole circle or a part of a circle; when the mounting hole 22 is a rectangular hole, the lamp beads 51 and the light guide columns 611 can be spaced apart along the length direction or width direction of the rectangle, or can be arranged around a circle of the long hole; when the mounting hole 22 is a waist-shaped hole, the lamp beads 51 and the light guide columns 611 can be spaced apart along the length direction of the waist-shaped hole, or can be spaced apart along the arc-shaped extension direction of the end of the waist-shaped hole, or can be arranged around a circle of the waist-shaped hole.

[0057] In addition, in some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 6 As shown, a mounting member 41 may be provided on the surface of the waterproof member 40 facing the circuit board 50, and the mounting member 41 is extended along the circumferential direction of the waterproof member 40. A mounting groove 66 is also provided on the surface of the mounting frame 60 away from the circuit board 50, and the mounting groove 66 extends along the circumferential direction of the mounting frame 60. The mounting groove 66 is opposite to the mounting member 41, and the mounting member 41 is embedded in the mounting groove 66.

[0058] The surface of the waterproof member 40 facing the circuit board 50 is also provided with a mounting member 41, and the mounting member 41 is extended along the circumferential direction of the waterproof member 40, that is, the mounting member 41 can be arranged in a circle on the waterproof member 40; the surface of the mounting frame 60 away from the circuit board 50 is also provided with a mounting groove 66, and the mounting groove 66 extends along the circumferential direction of the mounting frame 60, that is, the mounting groove 66 can also be arranged in a circle on the waterproof member 40. Since the mounting groove 66 is opposite to the mounting member 41, the mounting member 41 can be embedded in the mounting groove 66, which can make the connection between the waterproof member 40 and the mounting frame 60 more stable. The mounting member 41 is embedded in the mounting groove 66, and the mounting groove 66 can also limit the mounting member 41, so that the position of the waterproof member 40 is relatively fixed, thereby preventing the waterproof member 40 from moving on the mounting frame 60, causing the waterproof member 40 to be misaligned with the mounting hole 22, resulting in poor waterproof effect at the mounting hole 22; on the other hand, the waterproof member 40 and the mounting member 41 can be sealed to prevent moisture from passing through the mounting hole 22 and entering between the waterproof member 40 and the mounting member 41, and entering the circuit board 50 to damage the components on the circuit board 50.

[0059] In addition, in some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 6 As shown, the mounting hole 22 may include a countersunk hole portion 221 and a through hole portion 222 that are interconnected. The countersunk hole portion 221 is close to the touch switch 30. A boss 11 may be provided on the peripheral wall of the keycap 10. The boss 11 extends in the circumferential direction of the keycap 10, and the boss 11 is embedded in the countersunk hole portion 221.

[0060] The mounting hole 22 includes a countersunk hole portion 221 and a through hole portion 222, wherein the countersunk hole portion 221 is located on a side close to the touch switch 30, and the through hole portion 222 is located on a side away from the touch switch 30. Since the countersunk hole portion 221 and the through hole portion 222 are connected to each other, the aperture of the countersunk hole portion 221 is larger than that of the through hole portion 222, and the countersunk hole portion 221 can provide a clamping position for the keycap 10, so as to install the keycap 10. Specifically, a boss 11 is provided on the peripheral wall of the keycap 10, and the boss 11 extends in the circumferential direction around the keycap 10, so that the boss 11 can be embedded in the countersunk hole portion 221, and at this time, the connection between the countersunk hole portion 221 and the through hole portion 222 can also abut against the side of the boss 11 away from the touch switch 30, and the boss 11 is limited, so that the problem of the keycap 10 coming out of the mounting hole 22 along the side away from the touch switch 30 can be avoided. On the side of the keycap 10 facing the touch switch 30 , the keycap 10 abuts against the waterproof component 40 and can be limited by the waterproof component 40 .

[0061] That is, the present application sets a boss 11 on the peripheral wall of the keycap 10, and the boss 11 can be embedded in the countersunk hole. The surface of the boss 11 facing away from the touch switch 30 abuts against the bottom of the countersunk hole portion 221, and the part of the keycap 10 located on the side of the boss 11 facing away from the touch switch 30 is embedded in the through hole portion 222. The setting of the boss 11 and the countersunk hole portion 221 can limit the keycap 10 to prevent the keycap 10 from moving to the side away from the touch switch 30, and can prevent the keycap 10 from falling out of the mounting hole 22.

[0062] In addition, in some embodiments, a recessed portion 42 may be provided on the waterproof component 40, and the recessed portion 42 is recessed along the direction from the keycap 10 to the touch switch 30, the recessed portion 42 is opposite to the touch switch 30, the surface of the boss 11 facing away from the touch switch 30 abuts against the bottom of the countersunk hole portion 221, and the surface of the boss 11 facing the touch switch 30 abuts against the waterproof component 40, a portion of the keycap 10 located on the side of the boss 11 facing away from the touch switch 30 is embedded in the through hole portion 222, and a portion of the keycap 10 located on the side of the boss 11 facing the touch switch 30 is embedded in the recessed portion 42.

[0063] A recessed portion 42 is provided on the waterproof component 40, and the recessed portion 42 is recessed along the direction from the keycap 10 to the touch switch 30. The recessed portion 42 is opposite to the touch switch 30, and the boss 11 is in contact with the waterproof component 40 toward the surface of the touch switch 30. The waterproof component 40 can also limit the keycap 10 to prevent the keycap 10 from moving toward the side close to the touch switch 30, and can prevent the keycap 10 from moving inward from the mounting hole 22 and falling into the mounting cavity 21. In the present application, part of the keycap 10 is embedded in the through hole 222, and part of the keycap 10 is embedded in the recess 42. The boss 11 on the peripheral wall of the keycap 10 is embedded in the countersunk hole 221. The through hole 222, the recess 42, and the countersunk hole 221 can limit the keycap 10 to prevent the keycap 10 from moving on the surface of the waterproof member 40 toward the keycap 10, thereby limiting the keycap 10 in all directions and installing the keycap 10. That is, in the embodiment of the present utility model, the keycap 10 can be located between the housing 20 and the recess 42. The setting of the housing 20 and the waterproof member 40 can limit the keycap 10, which is convenient for installing the keycap 10.

[0064] Furthermore, since the waterproof member 40 is provided with a recessed portion 42, and the recessed portion 42 is recessed in the direction from the keycap 10 to the touch switch 30, the recessed portion 22 is close to the touch switch 30, and the recessed portion 42 can also increase the installation space for the keycap 10, so that the keycap 10 is located between the housing 20 and the recessed portion 42, and the keycap 10 is close to the touch switch 30. When the keycap 10 is pressed, the keycap 10 moves a short distance to push the waterproof member 40 to abut against the touch switch 30, so that the key structure 100 responds more quickly.

[0065] In the related art, the keycap 10 is usually installed on the key structure 100 through a fusion structure. After long-term use, the fusion structure may be damaged, causing the keycap 10 to loosen and cause the key structure 100 to make abnormal sounds. Even after the fusion structure breaks, it loses the installation function of the keycap 10, causing the keycap 10 to fall inside the installation cavity 21, thereby causing the key structure 100 to lose its control function. The embodiment of the utility model uses the housing 20 and the waterproof member 40 to install the keycap 10, avoiding the problem of using the fusion structure to install the keycap 10, which is easy to be damaged or broken.

[0066] In the embodiment of the utility model, the key structure 100 includes a keycap 10, a housing 20, a touch switch 30 and a waterproof member 40, wherein the housing 20 has an installation cavity 21 inside, and the keycap 10, the waterproof member 40 and the touch switch 30 can all be arranged in the installation cavity 21 and distributed along the first direction X. The housing 20 is also provided with an installation hole 22 extending along the first direction X. Since the installation hole 22 is connected to the installation cavity 21, a part of the keycap 10 can be embedded in the installation hole 22, so that the keycap 10 can extend from the installation cavity 21, so that the user can operate the keycap 10. Since the keycap 10 can move along the first direction X relative to the mounting hole 22, and the waterproof component 40 abuts against the keycap 10, the keycap 10 can be operated to move in the mounting hole 22 to move along the first direction X, so that the keycap 10 can drive part of the waterproof component 40 to move toward the direction close to the touch switch 30, or drive part of the waterproof component 40 to move away from the touch switch 30, so that the waterproof component 40 can abut against or separate from the touch switch 30, that is, the keycap 10 can operate the touch switch 30 through the waterproof component 40, so that the touch switch 30 can switch the on and off states, thereby realizing the function of the key structure 100. At least a portion of the waterproof member 40 facing the keycap 10 abuts against the housing 20. Since the waterproof member 40 covers the mounting hole 22, the waterproof member 40 can block the mounting hole 22 and block the moisture passing through the mounting hole 22, thereby preventing the moisture from outside from passing through the keycap 10 and the waterproof member 40 to reach the touch switch 30, causing the touch switch 30 to work abnormally, and preventing the key structure 100 from malfunctioning. When the key structure 100 is used in an electrical device, it can also prevent moisture from entering the electrical device through the mounting hole 22 and affecting the function of the electronic device.

[0067] In addition, an embodiment of the utility model further provides an electrical device, and the electrical device includes the key structure 100 in any one of the above embodiments.

[0068] For an electrical device provided with the above-mentioned button structure 100, the waterproof component 40 can cover the mounting hole 22 to achieve a waterproof effect at the mounting hole 22, and can prevent moisture from entering the interior of the electrical device through the position where the keycap 10 is set at the button structure 100, thereby preventing the problem of affecting the function of the electronic device.

[0069] It should be noted that the electrical device can be any device that can be provided with a key structure 100, including but not limited to mobile phones, tablet computers, power banks, smart watches and other terminals. The specific type of the electrical device is not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0070] It should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0071] Although the optional embodiments of the utility model embodiments have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they are aware of the basic creative concepts. Therefore, the attached claims are intended to be interpreted as including optional embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the utility model embodiments. Finally, it should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity from another entity, and do not necessarily require or imply that there is any such actual relationship or order between these entities. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variant thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that an article or terminal device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements that are not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such articles or terminal devices. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "including one..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the article or terminal device including the elements.

[0072] The technical solution provided by the present invention is introduced in detail above. Specific examples are used in this article to illustrate the principle and implementation method of the present invention. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the principle and implementation method of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

Claims

1. A key structure (100), characterized in that: The key structure (100) comprises a key cap (10), a housing (20), a touch switch (30) and a waterproof component (40); the housing (20) has an installation cavity (21) inside; the key cap (10), the waterproof component (40) and the touch switch (30) are arranged in the installation cavity (21) along a first direction (X), and the waterproof component (40) abuts against the key cap (10); The shell (20) is also provided with a mounting hole (22) extending along the first direction (X), the mounting hole (22) being communicated with the mounting cavity (21), at least a portion of the keycap (10) being embedded in the mounting hole (22), and the keycap (10) being movable along the first direction (X) relative to the mounting hole (22), so that the keycap (10) drives a portion of the waterproof component (40) to abut against or separate from the touch switch (30), at least a portion of the waterproof component (40) facing one side of the keycap (10) abuts against the shell (20), and the waterproof component (40) covers the mounting hole (22).

2. The key structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The key structure (100) further comprises a circuit board (50) and a lamp bead (51); the touch switch (30) is electrically connected to the circuit board (50); the lamp bead (51) is electrically connected to the circuit board (50); a light through hole (23) is provided on the housing (20); the light through hole (23) is communicated with the mounting cavity (21), and the light through hole (23) and the lamp bead (51) are arranged opposite to each other.

3. The key structure (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The waterproof component (40) is a light-transmitting component, and the waterproof component (40) covers the light-through hole (23).

4. The key structure (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The key structure (100) further comprises a mounting frame (60), the mounting frame (60) being provided with an assembly hole (61), the assembly hole (61) penetrating the mounting frame (60) along the first direction (X), the mounting frame (60) being arranged between the waterproof component (40) and the circuit board (50), and the assembly hole (61) being opposite to the touch switch (30), a part of the waterproof component (40) being passed through the assembly hole (61), and the part of the waterproof component (40) being passed through the assembly hole (61) can be in contact with or separated from the touch switch (30).

5. The key structure (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting frame (60) is also provided with a light guide column (611), and the light guide column (611) includes a first guide column (62) and a second guide column (63), the first guide column (62) is located on the side of the mounting frame (60) facing the waterproof component (40), and the second guide column (63) is located on the side of the mounting frame (60) facing the circuit board (50), and the first guide column (62) is connected to the second guide column (63), and the second guide column (63) is provided with a groove (631), the lamp bead (51) is located inside the groove (631), and the first guide column (62) is embedded in the light through hole (23).

6. The key structure (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the light guide column (611) and the number of the lamp beads (51) are both multiple, the second guide column (63) is opposite to the lamp bead (51), and there is a gap (64) between the first guide columns (62) of two adjacent light guide columns (611), and the waterproof component (40) is also connected to a light shielding component (65), and the light shielding component (65) is located between the mounting frame (60) and the key cap (10), and the light shielding component (65) is provided with a plurality of through holes (65 1), the first guide column (62) is passed through the through hole (651), and part of the first guide column (62) protrudes out of the through hole (651), the part of the first guide column (62) protruding out of the through hole (651) is embedded in the light-through hole (23), the shading member (65) is in contact with the shell (20), and the part of the shading member (65) where the through hole (651) is not provided seals the gap (64) between adjacent first guide columns (62).

7. The key structure (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: A mounting member (41) is provided on the surface of the waterproof member (40) facing the circuit board (50), and the mounting member (41) is extended along the circumferential direction of the waterproof member (40). A mounting groove (66) is also provided on the surface of the mounting frame (60) facing away from the circuit board (50), and the mounting groove (66) is extended along the circumferential direction of the mounting frame (60). The mounting groove (66) is opposite to the mounting member (41), and the mounting member (41) is embedded in the mounting groove (66).

8. The key structure (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting hole (22) comprises a countersunk hole portion (221) and a through hole portion (222) which are interconnected, the countersunk hole portion (221) being close to the touch switch (30), a boss (11) being arranged on the peripheral wall of the key cap (10), the boss (11) extending in the circumferential direction around the key cap (10), and the boss (11) being embedded in the countersunk hole portion (221).

9. The key structure (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The waterproof component (40) is provided with a recessed portion (42), and the recessed portion (42) is recessed along the direction from the keycap (10) to the touch switch (30). The recessed portion (42) is opposite to the touch switch (30). The surface of the boss (11) facing away from the touch switch (30) abuts against the bottom of the countersunk hole portion (221), and the surface of the boss (11) facing the touch switch (30) abuts against the waterproof component (40). The portion of the keycap (10) located on the side of the boss (11) facing away from the touch switch (30) is embedded in the through hole portion (222), and the portion of the keycap (10) located on the side of the boss (11) facing the touch switch (30) is embedded in the recessed portion (42).

10. The key structure (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting frame (60) is provided with a first connecting hole (67), and the first connecting hole (67) passes through the mounting frame (60) along the first direction (X). A connecting column (211) is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity (21), and a second connecting hole (212) is provided on the connecting column (211), and the second connecting hole (212) is opposite to the first connecting hole (67). Connecting pieces (70) are provided in the first connecting hole (67) and the second connecting hole (212).

11. An electrical device, characterized in that: The electrical device comprises the key structure (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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