Vertical key keyboard
Through the cross-set metal wires and adjustment devices, the problems of large thickness and poor hand feel of the traditional keyboard are solved, and a sensitive pressing and adjustable key structure is realized to meet different user needs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202110143942.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-02-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-02-02
AI Technical Summary
Traditional keyboards are thicker in thickness, have poor feel and cannot be adjusted as needed, and cannot adapt to the usage habits of all kinds of people.
The first and second metal wires arranged crosswise are adopted, combined with adjustment devices such as bolts, to replace the traditional mechanical shaft or conductive film structure, and to achieve sensitive conduction and elastic adjustment of the buttons.
It realizes a thinner keyboard design, with a better pressing feel, and can adjust the tightness of the keys according to user needs, adapting to different usage habits.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of keyboards, and more particularly to a vertical key keyboard. Background Art
[0002] In the prior art, traditional keyboards use mechanical shafts or conductive films to conduct keys. Due to the existence of these structures, the keyboards are relatively thick, have poor feel, the load is fixed and cannot be adjusted as required, and cannot meet the usage habit requirements of various people. Summary of the Invention
[0003] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved
[0004] A vertical key keyboard solves the technical problems that the key feel is not good, it is not convenient to adjust, the keyboard is relatively thick, and it cannot meet the usage habit requirements of various people.
[0005] (2) Technical Solutions
[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a vertical key keyboard, including a keyboard body. A plurality of keys are provided on the keyboard body. Each key respectively includes two first metal PIN boards, two second metal PIN boards and a keycap. A first metal wire is connected between the two first metal PIN boards, and a second metal wire is connected between the two second metal PIN boards. The first metal wire and the second metal wire are arranged in a cross manner, the first metal wire is located above the second metal wire, and the keycap is covered above the first metal wire.
[0007] Further improved, the key further includes an adjusting device for adjusting the tightness of the first metal wire, and the first metal wire is connected to the adjusting device.
[0008] Further improved, the adjusting device is a bolt, the bolt is provided on the keyboard body, and one end of the first metal wire is wound around the bolt.
[0009] Further improved, the bolt is arranged on the side of a first metal PIN board. One end of the first metal wire is fixed on the first metal PIN board far from the bolt, and the other end of the first metal wire passes through the first metal PIN board close to the bolt and is wound around the bolt.
[0010] Further improved, the keyboard body includes an upper cover, a lower cover and a PCBA board. The PCBA board is located between the upper cover and the lower cover. A plurality of key holes for accommodating keys are provided on the upper cover, and the keys are provided on the PCBA board.
[0011] Further improved, the number of the first metal wires and the number of the second metal wires are respectively multiple, and each first metal wire and the second metal wire cross to form a grid shape.
[0012] Further improved, two first metal PIN plates are arranged oppositely, two second metal PIN plates are arranged oppositely, and the two first metal PIN plates and the two second metal PIN plates form a square.
[0013] Further improved, the first metal PIN plate is a flexible rubber metal PIN plate, and the second metal PIN plate is a rigid rubber metal PIN plate.
[0014] (III) Advantageous Effects
[0015] For the vertical key keyboard of the present invention, when a user presses a keycap, the first metal wire and the second metal wire can be brought into contact, so that the first metal PIN plate and the second metal PIN plate are electrically connected, thereby realizing the input function of the keyboard. When the user releases the keycap, the first metal wire and the second metal wire are disconnected. This makes the user's pressing feel better and the pressing more sensitive. Since the first metal wire and the second metal wire are used to replace structures such as mechanical shafts or conductive films in traditional keyboards, the vertical key keyboard of the present invention can be made thinner and can be made into an ultra-thin keyboard. Description of the Drawings
[0016] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a vertical key keyboard according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an enlarged view of the marked part A in Detailed Embodiments
[0018] The following will further describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0020] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 2 , a vertical key keyboard, including a keyboard body 1, on which a plurality of keys 2 are provided. Each key 2 respectively includes two first metal PIN plates 21, two second metal PIN plates 22, and a keycap 23. A first metal wire 24 is connected between the two first metal PIN plates 21, and a second metal wire 25 is connected between the two second metal PIN plates 22. The first metal wire 24 and the second metal wire 25 are arranged in a cross manner, the first metal wire 24 is located above the second metal wire 25, and the keycap 23 is covered above the first metal wire 24.
[0022] For the vertical key keyboard of this embodiment, when a user presses the keycap 23, the first metal wire 24 and the second metal wire 25 can be brought into contact, so that the first metal PIN plate 21 and the second metal PIN plate 22 are conducted, thereby realizing the input function of the keyboard. When the user releases the keycap 23, the first metal wire 24 and the second metal wire 25 are disconnected from contact. This makes the user's pressing feel better and the pressing more sensitive. Since the first metal wire 23 and the second metal wire 25 are used to replace structures such as mechanical shafts or conductive films in traditional keyboards, the vertical key keyboard of this embodiment can be made thinner and can be made into an ultra-thin keyboard.
[0023] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the key 2 further includes an adjusting device 26 for adjusting the tightness of the first metal wire 24. The first metal wire 24 is connected to the adjusting device 26. The tightness of the first metal wire 24 can be adjusted according to the pressing preferences of different users through the adjusting device 26, and the applicable range is wide.
[0024] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the adjusting device 26 is a bolt. The bolt is provided on the keyboard body 1, and one end of the first metal wire 24 is wound around the bolt. The structure is simple and it is convenient to adjust the tightness of the first metal wire 24.
[0025] Further, in an embodiment, the bolt is disposed on the side of a first metal PIN board 21. One end of the first metal wire 24 is fixed on the first metal PIN board 21 away from the bolt, and the other end of the first metal wire 24 passes through the first metal PIN board 21 near the bolt and then is wound around the bolt. This enables the first metal wire 24 to be well fixed and also facilitates adjustment.
[0026] Further, in an embodiment, the keyboard body 1 includes an upper cover 11, a lower cover 12, and a PCBA board 13. The PCBA board 13 is located between the upper cover 11 and the lower cover 12. A plurality of key holes 111 for accommodating keys 2 are provided on the upper cover 11, and the keys 2 are disposed on the PCBA board 13.
[0027] Further, in an embodiment, the number of the first metal wires 24 and the number of the second metal wires 25 are respectively multiple. Each of the first metal wires 24 and the second metal wires 25 intersects to form a grid shape. The multiple first metal wires 24 and the multiple second metal wires 25 intersect to form a grid shape, which makes the pressing feel better and can avoid the situation of poor contact between the first metal wire 24 and the second metal wire 25.
[0028] Further, in an embodiment, two first metal PIN boards 21 are disposed opposite to each other, and two second metal PIN boards 22 are disposed opposite to each other. The two first metal PIN boards 21 and the two second metal PIN boards 22 form a square, which conforms to the shape of the key 2 and is convenient for the layout of the keys 2 on the keyboard body 1.
[0029] Further, in an embodiment, the first metal PIN board 21 is a soft rubber metal PIN board, and the second metal PIN board 22 is a hard rubber metal PIN board. When the user presses the key cap 23, the elasticity of the soft rubber metal PIN board makes the user's key pressing feel more elastic; when the user releases the key cap 23, under the elastic action of the soft rubber metal PIN board, the first metal wire 24 can quickly rebound to prevent the first metal wire 24 and the second metal wire 25 from continuing to contact.
[0030] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the technical principle of the present invention, several improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A vertical key keyboard, characterized in that, It includes a keyboard body, on which there are multiple keys. Each key respectively includes two first metal PIN boards, two second metal PIN boards and a keycap. A first metal wire is connected between the two first metal PIN boards, and a second metal wire is connected between the two second metal PIN boards. The first metal wire and the second metal wire are arranged in a cross pattern, with the first metal wire located above the second metal wire, and the keycap is placed above the first metal wire. The key further includes an adjusting device for adjusting the tightness of the first metal wire, and the first metal wire is connected to the adjusting device. The first metal PIN board is a soft rubber metal PIN board, and the second metal PIN board is a hard rubber metal PIN board. When the user presses the keycap, the first metal wire and the second metal wire are in direct contact, making the first metal PIN board and the second metal PIN board conduct; when the user releases the keycap, the first metal wire and the second metal wire are disconnected.
2. The vertical key keyboard according to claim 1, wherein The adjusting device is a bolt, which is provided on the keyboard body, and one end of the first metal wire is wound around the bolt.
3. The vertical key keyboard according to claim 2, wherein The bolt is arranged on the side of a first metal PIN board. One end of the first metal wire is fixed on the first metal PIN board far from the bolt, and the other end of the first metal wire passes through the first metal PIN board close to the bolt and is wound around the bolt.
4. The vertical key keyboard according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The keyboard body includes an upper cover, a lower cover and a PCBA board. The PCBA board is located between the upper cover and the lower cover. There are multiple keyholes on the upper cover for accommodating the keys, and the keys are provided on the PCBA board.
5. The vertical key keyboard according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The number of the first metal wires and the number of the second metal wires are both multiple, and each first metal wire and the second metal wire cross to form a grid shape.
6. The vertical key keyboard according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The two first metal PIN boards are arranged oppositely, the two second metal PIN boards are arranged oppositely, and the two first metal PIN boards and the two second metal PIN boards form a square.
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