Mobile phone keyboard

By tilting the keys on the mobile phone keyboard and combining the touch module and the carplay module, the external keyboard is solved by mistake and insufficient functions, efficient input and convenient operation are achieved, and wireless charging and on-board connection are supported.

CN223246625UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-19SHENZHEN HENGYUE IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422054568.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-22
Publication Date
2025-08-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-22

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Technical Problem

Existing touch screen phones cannot meet the needs of users who like mechanical keyboard operations or require more functions. The small spacing between external keyboard keys leads to error touch.

Method used

Design a mobile phone keyboard with an tilted upper surface of the keys in line with ergonomic principles. It combines the touch module and the carplay module to support wireless charging and on-board system connection, and has a detachable keyboard slot and magnetically absorbed fixing structure.

Benefits of technology

Reduce typing fatigue and mispress, improve input efficiency, achieve convenient external keyboard operation and wireless charging, support on-board system connection, and facilitate portability and replacement of keyboards.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mobile phone keyboard, which comprises a keyboard main body connected with a mobile phone, a plurality of keys are arranged on the keyboard main body, and the upper surfaces of the keys are obliquely arranged; the upper surfaces of the keys located on the left half portion of the keyboard body are obliquely arranged upwards from left to right or from left lower to right upper, and the upper surfaces of the keys located on the right half portion of the keyboard body are obliquely arranged downwards from left to right or from left upper to right lower. The upper surfaces of the keys are obliquely arranged, so that the keyboard conforms to the ergonomic principle, fingers of a user can naturally fall on the correct keys during typing, typewriting fatigue is reduced, mistaken pressing is reduced, and input efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mobile phone accessories, in particular to a mobile phone keyboard. Background Art

[0002] With the development of mobile phones, touchscreen phones have become mainstream products. When using mobile phones, input is generally performed through the simulated keyboard on the touchscreen. For users who prefer to use mechanical keyboards or require more functions, the touchscreen alone cannot meet their needs. An external keyboard connected to the phone can meet their needs. To facilitate mobile phone use, external keyboards are generally not large. To meet the needs of more functions, the keys on the external keyboard are generally arranged more comprehensively, and the spacing between the keys is very small. When using, there is a disadvantage of accidentally touching other keys. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention provides a mobile phone keyboard. When using the present invention, the mobile phone is installed in the mobile phone slot, and the data cable interface of the mobile phone is inserted into the plug of the keyboard body, so that the connection between the keyboard body and the mobile phone can be established, so that the external mobile phone keyboard can be used to operate the mobile phone, which is convenient to use; and the upper surface of the key is set at an angle, which conforms to the principle of ergonomics, so that the user's fingers can fall more naturally on the correct key when typing, reducing typing fatigue, reducing mispresses, and improving input efficiency; the setting of the magnetic ring makes it convenient for the mobile phone to be placed in the mobile phone slot, that is, wireless charging can be directly performed, and it is also convenient for the mobile phone to be placed in the mobile phone slot, and the magnetic suction is set on the bracket to facilitate the fixation of the mobile phone; through the setting of the touch module, the mobile phone display content can be moved up and down by sliding up and down on the key area of the keyboard body; through the setting of the carplay module, there is no need to take the mobile phone out of the mobile phone slot, that is, when the mobile phone is placed in the mobile phone slot, it can be connected to the vehicle system through the USB interface of the keyboard body, which is simple and convenient.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0005] The mobile phone keyboard comprises a keyboard body connected to the mobile phone, wherein the keyboard body is provided with a plurality of keys, and the upper surfaces of the keys are arranged obliquely.

[0006] The upper surface of the key located on the left half of the keyboard body is tilted upward from left to right or from the lower left to the upper right, and the upper surface of the key located on the right half of the keyboard body is tilted downward from left to right or from the upper left to the lower right.

[0007] The keyboard body further includes a main board, on which a touch module and / or a carplay module is arranged.

[0008] The mobile phone keyboard also includes a shell, the front side of the shell is provided with an opening to form a mobile phone slot for accommodating the mobile phone, the keyboard body is arranged in the shell and is located at the lower side of the mobile phone slot, and the keyboard body is also provided with a USB interface and a plug matching the data cable interface of the mobile phone, and the plug is located in the mobile phone slot.

[0009] An opening is provided on the rear side of the shell to form a keyboard slot for accommodating the keyboard body. The keyboard slot is located on the lower side of the mobile phone slot, and a common connecting wall is provided between the keyboard slot and the mobile phone slot; the keyboard body is arranged in the keyboard slot, and the plug on the keyboard body is located in the mobile phone slot after passing through the connecting wall, and the bottom wall of the keyboard slot is provided with a slot adapted to the USB interface of the keyboard body.

[0010] A magnetic ring is arranged on the rear wall of the keyboard slot.

[0011] The magnetic ring is located on the inner surface of the rear wall of the keyboard slot, and a protective layer is further provided on the side of the magnetic ring facing away from the rear wall of the keyboard slot.

[0012] The side wall of the keyboard slot is provided with a key slot hole or a key protrusion adapted to the button of the mobile phone.

[0013] The key slot has a stepped structure, comprising a groove and a through hole arranged in the groove.

[0014] The side wall of the groove of the key slot is an inwardly concave arc structure.

[0015] The side wall of the keyboard slot is provided with a key slot hole at a position corresponding to the button with a touch function of the mobile phone.

[0016] A key cap adapted to the button of the mobile phone is arranged in the key slot.

[0017] The key cap is detachably connected to the key slot.

[0018] The key cap is provided with an annular groove on its circumference which is adapted to the key slot hole.

[0019] The keycap is made of metal.

[0020] A camera hole adapted to the camera of a mobile phone is provided on the rear wall of the keyboard slot.

[0021] A sound outlet groove adapted to the sound outlet hole of the mobile phone is provided on the connecting wall of the shell.

[0022] The keyboard body also includes a key panel, a fixing plate, and a cover plate. The USB interface and plug are both connected to the main board. The main board is located between the key panel and the fixing plate. The fixing plate is detachably connected to the keyboard slot. The cover plate is located on the side of the fixing plate facing away from the main board. The cover plate is detachably connected to the fixing plate.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. The shell of the present invention is a soft shell with a certain deformable space. When using the present invention, the mobile phone is installed in the mobile phone slot, and the data cable interface of the mobile phone is inserted into the plug to establish a connection between the keyboard and the mobile phone, so that the mobile phone can be operated using an external keyboard, which is convenient to use and can also increase the required key functions; and the upper surface of the key is set at an angle, which conforms to the principle of ergonomics, so that the user's fingers can fall more naturally on the correct key when typing, reducing typing fatigue, reducing mispresses, and improving input efficiency.

[0025] 2. Through the setting of the touch module, the content displayed on the mobile phone can be moved up and down by sliding up and down on the key area of the keyboard body.

[0026] 3. Through the setting of the carplay module, there is no need to take the mobile phone out of the shell. That is, the mobile phone can be placed in the mobile phone slot and connected to the car system through the USB interface of the keyboard body, which is simple and convenient.

[0027] 4. The setting of the magnetic ring makes it convenient for the mobile phone case to be placed in the mobile phone slot, that is, wireless charging can be performed directly. It is also convenient for the mobile phone case to be placed in the mobile phone slot, and the magnetic suction is set on the bracket to facilitate the fixation of the mobile phone.

[0028] 5. The keyboard slot of the utility model is external, so the keyboard can be detachably arranged in the keyboard slot, which is convenient for replacing the keyboard. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Attachment Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0030] Attachment Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the protective layer and the collecting tank being separated in the utility model.

[0031] Attachment Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the keyboard main body of the present utility model.

[0032] Attachment Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of another camera hole of the present utility model.

[0033] Attachment Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the use state of the utility model.

[0034] The numbers shown in the accompanying drawings are: 1. Keyboard body; 11. Key; 12. USB interface; 13. Plug; 14. Main board; 15. Keypad; 16. Fixing plate, 161. Card hole; 17. Covering plate; 18. Protective pad; 2. Shell; 21. Mobile phone slot; 22. Keyboard slot; 23. Connecting wall; 24. Slot; 25. Magnetic ring; 26. Protective layer; 27. Key slot hole; 271. Groove; 272. Through hole; 28. Keycap; 281. Ring groove; 29. Camera hole; 20. Sound output slot; 3. Mobile phone. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the technical solution of the present invention clearer, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the specific embodiments of the present invention. The same figure marks in the drawings represent the same parts. It should be noted that the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning understood by persons of ordinary skill in the field to which the present invention belongs. "Include" and similar words mean that the elements or objects preceding the word include the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. "Connect" and similar words are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may also change accordingly.

[0037] like Figure 1 、 2 As shown, the present invention provides a mobile phone keyboard, comprising a keyboard body 1 connected to a mobile phone 3, the keyboard body 1 being provided with a plurality of keys 11, the upper surfaces of the keys 11 being inclined. The inclined upper surfaces of the keys 11 conform to ergonomic principles, allowing the user's fingers to rest more naturally on the keys 11 when typing, thereby reducing typing fatigue, reducing accidental key presses, and improving input efficiency.

[0038] Preferably, the upper surfaces of the keys 11 located on the left half of the keyboard body 1 are arranged to tilt upward from left to right or from the lower left to the upper right, and the upper surfaces of the keys 11 located on the right half of the keyboard body 1 are arranged to tilt downward from left to right or from the upper left to the lower right. This design places the highest and lowest points of adjacent keys 11 close together. When pressing the highest point of a desired key 11, the lowest point of the adjacent key 11 will not be pressed, thereby effectively reducing accidental presses.

[0039] Furthermore, the keyboard body 1 includes a mainboard 14, on which a touch module and / or a carplay module are mounted. The touch module allows the content displayed on the mobile phone 3 to be moved up and down by sliding the key 11 area of the keyboard body 1 up and down. The carplay module also allows the mobile phone 3 to be connected to the vehicle's system via the USB port 12 of the keyboard body 1, without removing it from the housing 2. This allows the mobile phone 3 to be inserted into the phone slot 21 and connected to the vehicle's system via the USB port 12 of the keyboard body 1, making it simple and convenient.

[0040] In one embodiment, Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, the mobile phone keyboard also includes a shell 2, and the front side of the shell 2 is provided with an opening to form a mobile phone slot 21 for accommodating the mobile phone 3. The keyboard body 1 is arranged in the shell 2 and is located at the lower side of the mobile phone slot 21. The keyboard body 1 is also provided with a USB interface 12 and a plug 13 that matches the data line interface of the mobile phone 3. The plug 13 is located in the mobile phone slot 21.

[0041] In this embodiment, the housing 2 has a certain amount of deformable space. When using the present invention, the mobile phone 3 is installed in the mobile phone slot 21, and the data cable interface of the mobile phone 3 is inserted into the plug 13 of the keyboard body 1. This establishes a connection between the keyboard body 1 and the mobile phone 3, allowing the external keyboard body 1 to operate the mobile phone 3. This design allows the mobile phone 3 and the keyboard to be tightly integrated into a whole, making it easy to carry and use. For example, the present invention can be applied to an Apple mobile phone 3. The USB port 12 can be used directly for charging or connecting to an in-vehicle system.

[0042] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the rear side of the shell 2 is provided with an opening to form a keyboard slot 22 for accommodating the keyboard body 1. The keyboard slot 22 is located on the lower side of the mobile phone slot 21, and a common connecting wall 23 is provided between the keyboard slot 22 and the mobile phone slot 21; the keyboard body 1 is arranged in the keyboard slot 22, and the plug 13 on the keyboard body 1 is located in the mobile phone slot 21 after passing through the connecting wall 23, and the bottom wall of the keyboard slot 22 is provided with a slot 24 adapted to the USB interface 12 of the keyboard body 1.

[0043] In this embodiment, the keyboard slot 22 is external, so that the keyboard body 1 can be detachably arranged in the keyboard slot 22, which facilitates the replacement of the keyboard body 1; this design makes the overall structure compact and reduces the occupied space.

[0044] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, a magnetic ring 25 is provided on the rear wall of the mobile phone slot 21. The provision of the magnetic ring 25 facilitates direct wireless charging of the mobile phone 3 when it is placed in the mobile phone slot 21. It also facilitates the magnetic attraction of the mobile phone 3 on the bracket when it is placed in the mobile phone slot 21, thereby facilitating the fixation of the mobile phone 3 and increasing the convenience of use.

[0045] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the magnetic ring 25 is located on the inner surface of the rear wall of the mobile phone slot 21. A protective layer 26 is also provided on the side of the magnetic ring 25 facing away from the rear wall of the mobile phone slot 21. The protective layer 26 can cover the entire inner surface of the mobile phone slot 21 and can be made of velvet. The protective layer 26 prevents the magnetic ring 25 from directly contacting the mobile phone 3, thereby protecting the mobile phone 3.

[0046] In one embodiment, the sidewalls of the mobile phone housing 21 are provided with button slots 27 or button protrusions adapted to the buttons of the mobile phone 3. The position and type of the button slots 27 or button protrusions can be set according to the model of the mobile phone 3 to facilitate the use of various buttons 11 of the mobile phone 3, such as the power button 11 and the volume adjustment button 11, and to facilitate easy operation by the user even when the mobile phone 3 is in the housing 2.

[0047] Preferably, as shown in Figure 2, the key slot 27 has a stepped structure, including a groove 271 and a through hole 272 disposed in the groove 271. More preferably, the side wall of the groove 271 is an inwardly concave arc structure.

[0048] In one embodiment, a button slot 27 is provided at a position on the side wall of the mobile phone slot 21 that corresponds to a button with a touch function of the mobile phone 3 .

[0049] Buttons with touch functions, such as the home screen button with fingerprint unlocking function (with Touch ID), are generally relatively low in height. The setting of the stepped button slot 27 makes it easy to insert fingers and realize functions such as fingerprint unlocking.

[0050] In one embodiment, keycaps 28 adapted to the buttons of the mobile phone 3 are disposed in the button slots 27 to protect the buttons 11 of the mobile phone 3 from dust. Keycaps 28 may be disposed on the corresponding sidewalls of the mobile phone slot 21 for the buttons of the mobile phone 3 other than the home button.

[0051] In one embodiment, the keycap 28 is detachably connected to the key slot 27 to facilitate replacement of the keycap 28 .

[0052] In one embodiment, the keycap 28 is provided with an annular groove 281 adapted to the key slot 27 on its circumference, so as to facilitate installation of the keycap 28 .

[0053] Furthermore, the keycap 28 is made of metal, which not only increases durability but also provides better tactile feedback.

[0054] In one embodiment, Figures 1-4 As shown, a camera hole 29 adapted to the camera of the mobile phone 3 is provided on the rear wall of the mobile phone slot 21. The position, size and shape of the camera hole 29 can be set according to the model of the mobile phone 3 to facilitate the camera of the mobile phone 3. For example, a camera hole 29 is as follows Figure 1-3 As shown, the camera hole 29 is a connected hole; another camera hole 29 is as shown Figure 4 As shown, the camera holes 29 are two holes with a partition wall.

[0055] In one embodiment, the connecting wall 23 of the housing 2 is provided with a sound outlet slot 20 adapted to the sound outlet of the mobile phone 3, so as to facilitate the sound transmission of the mobile phone 3 and ensure that the mobile phone 3 is not affected during use.

[0056] In one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the keyboard body 1 also includes a key panel 15, a fixing plate 16, and a cover plate 17. The USB interface 12 and the plug 13 are both connected to the main board 14. The main board 14 is located between the key panel 15 and the fixing plate 16. The fixing plate 16 is detachably connected to the keyboard slot 22. The cover plate 17 is located on the side of the fixing plate 16 away from the main board 14. The cover plate 17 is detachably connected to the fixing plate 16.

[0057] In this embodiment, the fixing plate 16 and the keyboard slot 22 can be detachably connected by bolts, and the cover plate 17 is snap-fitted to the fixing plate 16. Specifically, a mounting hole is provided on the edge of the fixing plate 16, and a mounting seat is provided at a corresponding position in the keyboard slot 22. The fixing plate 16 and the keyboard slot 22 are detachably connected by screwing a bolt to the mounting seat in the mounting hole. The cover plate 17 is provided with a plurality of clips, which can be arranged at intervals along the edge of the cover plate. The fixing plate 16 is provided with a plurality of snap holes 161 that cooperate with the clips. The snap holes 161 are snapped into the corresponding snap holes 161 to achieve a snap-fit connection between the cover plate 17 and the fixing plate 16, making the connection simple and convenient.

[0058] Preferably, a protection pad 18 is further provided on the side of the fixing plate 16 facing away from the covering plate 17. The protection pad 18 can be bonded to the covering plate 17.

[0059] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above-mentioned specific embodiments are merely examples and not limitations. Various modifications, combinations, partial combinations and replacements can be made to the embodiments of the present invention according to design requirements and other factors. As long as they are within the scope of the attached claims or their equivalents, they fall within the scope of rights to be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A mobile phone keyboard, characterized in that: It includes a keyboard body connected to the mobile phone, the keyboard body is provided with a plurality of keys, and the upper surfaces of the keys are arranged obliquely; The keyboard further comprises a housing, wherein the front side of the housing is provided with an opening to form a mobile phone slot for accommodating a mobile phone, the keyboard body is disposed within the housing and is located below the mobile phone slot, the keyboard body is further provided with a USB interface and a plug matching the data cable interface of the mobile phone, the plug being located within the mobile phone slot; An opening is provided on the rear side of the shell to form a keyboard slot for accommodating the keyboard body. The keyboard slot is located on the lower side of the mobile phone slot, and a common connecting wall is provided between the keyboard slot and the mobile phone slot; the keyboard body is arranged in the keyboard slot, and the plug on the keyboard body is located in the mobile phone slot after passing through the connecting wall, and the bottom wall of the keyboard slot is provided with a slot adapted to the USB interface of the keyboard body.

2. The mobile phone keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the key located on the left half of the keyboard body is tilted upward from left to right or from the lower left to the upper right, and the upper surface of the key located on the right half of the keyboard body is tilted downward from left to right or from the upper left to the lower right.

3. The mobile phone keyboard according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The keyboard body further includes a main board, on which a touch module and / or a carplay module is arranged.

4. The mobile phone keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: A magnetic ring is provided on the rear wall of the mobile phone slot; or / and a button slot or button protrusion adapted to the button of the mobile phone is provided on the side wall of the mobile phone slot; Or / and a camera hole adapted to the camera of the mobile phone is provided on the rear wall of the mobile phone slot; Or / and a sound outlet groove adapted to the sound outlet hole of the mobile phone is provided on the connecting wall of the shell.

5. The mobile phone keyboard according to claim 4, characterized in that: The magnetic ring is located on the inner surface of the rear wall of the mobile phone slot, and a protective layer is further provided on the side of the magnetic ring facing away from the rear wall of the mobile phone slot; or / and keycaps adapted to the buttons of the mobile phone are arranged in the key slots; Or / and the key slot has a stepped structure, including a groove and a through hole arranged in the groove; Or / and the position of the side wall of the mobile phone slot that is adapted to the button with touch function of the mobile phone is set as a button slot hole.

6. The mobile phone keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that: The key cap is detachably connected to the key slot; or / and the keycap is made of metal; Or / and the side wall of the groove of the key slot is an inwardly concave arc structure.

7. The mobile phone keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that: The key cap is provided with an annular groove on its circumference which is adapted to the key slot hole.

8. The mobile phone keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The keyboard body also includes a key panel, a fixing plate, and a cover plate. The USB interface and plug are both connected to the main board. The main board is located between the key panel and the fixing plate. The fixing plate is detachably connected to the keyboard slot. The cover plate is located on the side of the fixing plate facing away from the main board. The cover plate is detachably connected to the fixing plate.