Folding keyboard

Abstract

The application relates to the field of keyboards, and provides a folding keyboard, which comprises a keyboard main body, a first keyboard, a second keyboard and a first pivoting structure arranged between the first keyboard and the second keyboard, the first keyboard and the second keyboard are pivotally connected through the first pivoting structure to realize opening or covering each other, a first linkage sliding plate comprises a fixed part, a shielding part and a sliding part which are sequentially connected, the fixed part is fixedly connected with the second keyboard, the sliding part is slidably connected with the first keyboard, and the two ends of the shielding part are rotationally connected with the fixed part and the sliding part respectively. The folding keyboard provided by the application can be conveniently folded and unfolded, and the folding area is not exposed during folding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of keyboard technology, and more particularly to a folding keyboard. Background Technology

[0002] The keyboard is the most commonly used and primary input device. It allows users to input English letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and other characters into a computer, thereby issuing commands and inputting data. Traditional wired keyboards are bulky, non-foldable, and inconvenient to carry. Please refer to... Figure 1 Currently, there is a type of keyboard with a folding design, but this keyboard is divided into at least two sections using a straight line, and the key arrangement is non-standard, which does not conform to user habits; please refer to... Figure 2 Another type of keyboard uses a folding structure. Its key cores are arranged in a standard manner, but the folding area is exposed during the folding process, which affects the overall appearance of the keyboard. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a folding keyboard to solve the problem that existing folding keyboards expose the folding area.

[0004] This application provides a folding keyboard, comprising: a keyboard body including a first keyboard, a second keyboard, and a first pivot structure disposed between the first keyboard and the second keyboard, wherein the first keyboard and the second keyboard are pivotally connected through the first pivot structure to achieve opening or closing of each other; and a first linkage slide plate, wherein the first linkage slide plate includes a fixed part, a blocking part, and a sliding part connected in sequence, wherein the fixed part is fixedly connected to the second keyboard, the sliding part is slidably connected to the first keyboard, and both ends of the blocking part are rotatably connected to the fixed part and the sliding part, respectively.

[0005] In one embodiment, the two ends of the blocking portion are respectively provided with first flexible portions, and the blocking portion is rotatably connected to the fixed portion and the sliding portion through two first flexible portions; or, the two ends of the blocking portion are respectively provided with first rotating shafts, and the blocking portion is rotatably connected to the fixed portion and the sliding portion through the first rotating shafts.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first keyboard includes a first body and a plurality of first keys disposed on the first body. The first body includes a bottom surface and a top surface disposed opposite to each other, and a side surface disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface. The first keys are disposed on the top surface. The first keyboard is provided with a slide groove extending along the length direction of the first keyboard. The slide groove is formed on the bottom surface or disposed on the side surface of the first body extending along its length direction. The sliding part is provided with a slider, and the slider is slidably connected to the slide groove.

[0007] In one embodiment, the slide includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other, with the first end close to the first pivot structure; a boss extending along the length direction of the slide is provided between the first end and the second end of the slide, the boss including two oppositely disposed inclined guide portions and a connecting portion disposed between the two inclined guide portions; when the folding keyboard is flipped from the open state to the folded state, the slider moves from the inclined guide portion close to the second end through the connecting portion to the inclined guide portion close to the first end.

[0008] In one embodiment, the sliding part includes a first segment and a second segment connected in sequence. One end of the first segment is rotatably connected to the blocking part, and the other end of the first segment is rotatably connected to the second segment via a second flexible part or a second rotating shaft. The sliding member is disposed on the second segment.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first linkage slide plate includes an inner skin, an outer skin, and a fixing plate, a blocking plate, and a sliding plate fixed between the outer skin and the inner skin. The fixing plate, the blocking plate, and the sliding plate are spaced apart and attached to the outer skin and the inner skin, and are respectively disposed in the fixing part, the blocking part, and the sliding part. The inner skin and the outer skin are connected in the gap between the fixing plate and the blocking plate to form a first flexible part, and the inner skin and the outer skin are connected in the gap between the blocking plate and the sliding plate to form another first flexible part.

[0010] In one embodiment, the inner and outer skins cover the fixing plate, the shielding plate, and the sliding plate, exposing the sliding member; or, the inner skin is attached to the shielding plate, the side of the fixing plate near the shielding portion, and the side of the sliding plate near the shielding plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second keyboard has a plurality of second keys; the first keyboard has an irregular first edge, and the second keyboard has an irregular second edge, wherein the first edge and the second edge are respectively composed of the first key located at the first edge and the second key located at the second edge arranged in an alternating and complementary manner; the folding keyboard further includes a third keyboard, a second pivot structure, and a second linkage slide plate, wherein the third keyboard and the second keyboard at the end away from the first keyboard are pivotally connected by the second pivot structure to achieve mutual opening or mutual closing, and the second linkage slide plate is used to cover the folding part of the third keyboard and the second keyboard.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first keyboard and the second keyboard are respectively provided with a first magnetic element at one end near the first pivot structure. When the folding keyboard is unfolded, the two first magnetic elements attract each other. The shielding part is provided with a first built-in magnetic element. When the folding keyboard is folded, the first magnetic element on the second keyboard attracts the first built-in magnetic element.

[0013] The sliding part is provided with a second built-in magnetic component at the end away from the first pivot structure, and the first keyboard is also provided with a second magnetic component. In the folded state of the folding keyboard, the second built-in magnetic component and the second magnetic component attract each other. The side of the first keyboard away from the first pivot structure and the side of the second keyboard away from the first pivot structure are respectively provided with a third magnetic component. When the keyboard is in the folded state, the two third magnetic components are stacked on top of each other and attract each other.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first keyboard has a first groove on the side near the second keyboard, and the second keyboard has a second groove on the side near the first keyboard; the first pivot structure includes: a pivot block, a portion of which is accommodated in the first groove, and another portion of which is accommodated in the second groove; a first pivot shaft, the middle portion of which is inserted into the first pivot block, and both ends of which are rotatably connected to the first keyboard; and a second pivot shaft, the middle portion of which is inserted into the first pivot block, and both ends of which are rotatably connected to the second keyboard.

[0015] The aforementioned folding keyboard includes a first keyboard, a second keyboard, and a first linkage slide. Since the fixed part of the first linkage slide is fixedly connected to the second keyboard and the sliding part is slidably connected to the first keyboard, the first linkage slide can be linked with the first keyboard, allowing the first keyboard to be smoothly flipped to the correct position without obstructing rotation. Furthermore, the first linkage slide can cover the folding area of ​​the first and second keyboards, thus avoiding affecting the overall appearance of the folding keyboard. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a top view of a folding keyboard in the prior art;

[0018] Figure 2This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another type of folding keyboard in the prior art.

[0019] Figure 3 A perspective view of the unfolded state of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A of the folding keyboard shown;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a 3D representation of the folding keyboard in its folded state.

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part B in the folding keyboard shown;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first and second linkage slides in the folded state of the folding keyboard shown.

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the main body of the folding keyboard shown;

[0025] Figure 9A for Figure 8 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the keyboard body from another angle;

[0026] Figure 9B for Figure 9A A partially enlarged schematic diagram of section C in the first keyboard shown;

[0027] Figure 10 for Figure 8 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a partial structure of the keyboard body is shown.

[0028] Figure 11 for Figure 3 One of the schematic diagrams of the first key of the folding keyboard during its rotation process;

[0029] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A magnified view of a portion of section E;

[0030] Figure 13 for Figure 3 The second illustration shows the first key of the folding keyboard during the rotation process;

[0031] Figure 14 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first and second linkage slides in the unfolded state of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment 1;

[0032] Figure 15 for Figure 14 The diagram shows an exploded three-dimensional view of the first and second linkage slides.

[0033] Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first and second linkage slides in the unfolded state of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment 2.

[0034] Figure 17 for Figure 16 The diagram shows an exploded three-dimensional view of the first and second linkage slides.

[0035] Figure 18 This is a perspective view of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment 3;

[0036] Figure 19 This is a perspective view of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment 4;

[0037] Figure 20 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment 5 in its unfolded state;

[0038] Figure 21 for Figure 20 The diagram shows a 3D representation of the folding keyboard in its folded state.

[0039] Figure 22 A top view of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment Six;

[0040] Figure 23 A perspective view of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment Seven;

[0041] Figure 24 for Figure 23 An exploded 3D view of the first linkage slide in the folding keyboard shown.

[0042] Figure 25 A perspective view of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment 8;

[0043] Figure 26 for Figure 25 An exploded 3D view of the first linkage slide in the folding keyboard shown.

[0044] Figure 27 A perspective view of the folding keyboard provided in Embodiment Nine;

[0045] Figure 28 for Figure 27 A magnified view of part F in the folding keyboard shown;

[0046] Figure 29 for Figure 27 The diagram shows a 3D representation of the folding keyboard during the folding process.

[0047] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0048] 100. Folding keyboard; 10. Keyboard body; 11. First keyboard; 111. Slide groove; 1111. Connecting part; 1112. Inclined guide part; 1113. Sliding limit part; 112. First body; 1121. Bottom cover; 1122. Top cover; 113. First key; 114. First groove; 12. Second keyboard; 121. Second body; 122. Second key; 123. Second groove; 13. First pivot structure; 131. Pivot block; 132. First pivot shaft; 133. Second pivot shaft; 134. Third pivot shaft; 135. Pivot part; 14. Third keyboard; 15. Second pivot Structure; 20. First linkage slide plate; 201. Fixing part; 202. Covering part; 203. Sliding part; 2031. Sliding component; 2032. First section; 2033. Second flexible part; 2034. Second section; 204. First flexible part; 205. First pivot; 206. Second pivot; 207. Mounting sleeve; 21. Inner leather; 22. Outer leather; 23. Fixing plate; 24. Covering plate; 25. Sliding plate; 251. First slide plate; 252. Second slide plate; 31. First magnetic component; 32. Second magnetic component; 321. Second built-in magnetic component; 33. Third magnetic component; 40. Second linkage slide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0049] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0050] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0051] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0052] This application provides a folding keyboard with a folded state and an unfolded state, which can be switched between the two states for easy storage or use; the folding keyboard provided by this application can solve the problem that the folding area of ​​the folding keyboard will be exposed and affect the overall appearance.

[0053] Example 1

[0054] Please refer to Figures 3 to 6 Embodiment 1 of this application provides a folding keyboard 100, including a keyboard body 10 and a first linkage slide 20.

[0055] The keyboard body 10 includes a first keyboard 11, a second keyboard 12, and a first pivot structure 13 disposed between the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12. The first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 are pivotally connected through the first pivot structure 13 to enable them to open or close to each other.

[0056] The first linkage slide plate 20 is used to cover the folded areas of the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12. The first linkage slide plate 20 includes a fixed part 201, a covering part 202, and a sliding part 203 connected in sequence. The fixed part 201 is fixedly connected to the second keyboard 12, and the sliding part 203 is slidably connected to the first keyboard 11. The two ends of the covering part 202 are rotatably connected to the fixed part 201 and the sliding part 203, respectively. The number of first pivot structures 13 can be two, and the two first pivot structures 13 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the keyboard body 10 to avoid occupying the keyboard area of ​​the keyboard body 10; it can be understood that the number of first pivot structures 13 can also be only one.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the folding keyboard 100 is in the unfolded state, the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 are open relative to each other and connected; when the folding keyboard 100 needs to be folded, the first keyboard 11 is rotated relative to the second keyboard 12 through the first pivot structure 13, so that the first keyboard 11 covers the surface of the second keyboard 12, as shown. Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the folding keyboard 100 has switched to the folded state. Specifically, when the first keyboard 11 rotates, the fixing part 201 of the first linkage slide plate 20 remains fixed to the bottom of the second keyboard 12. The blocking part 202 rotates relative to the fixing part 201, while the sliding part 203 slides relative to the fixing part 201, thus folding the first linkage slide plate 20. Furthermore, the sliding part 203 slides with the rotation of the first keyboard 11, so that the blocking part 202 is located at the folding point of the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 to provide a blocking effect. Simultaneously, the sliding part 203 partially covers the side of the first keyboard 11 facing away from the second keyboard 12. In this way, the first linkage slide plate 20 can move in tandem with the rotation of the first keyboard 11, successfully blocking the folding point of the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12.

[0058] The aforementioned folding keyboard 100 includes a first keyboard 11, a second keyboard 12, and a first linkage slide plate 20. Since the fixing part 201 of the first linkage slide plate 20 is fixedly connected to the second keyboard 12, and the sliding part 203 is slidably connected to the first keyboard 11, the first linkage slide plate 20 can be linked with the first keyboard 11, so that the first keyboard 11 can be smoothly flipped to the correct position, avoiding rotation obstruction. In addition, the first linkage slide plate 20 can cover the folding part of the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12, so as not to affect the overall appearance of the folding keyboard 100.

[0059] In one embodiment, the two ends of the blocking portion are respectively provided with first flexible portions, and the blocking portion is rotatably connected to the fixed portion and the sliding portion through the two first flexible portions; or, in other embodiments, the two ends of the blocking portion are respectively provided with first rotating shafts, and the blocking portion is rotatably connected to the fixed portion and the sliding portion through the first rotating shafts. In the first embodiment, the first flexible portion 204 is made of a flexible material, which is easily deformed to cause the first linkage slide plate 20 to fold. The first flexible portion 204 can be made of leather material, PU material, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figures 7 to 12 In one embodiment, the first keyboard 11 is provided with a groove 111 extending along the length direction of the first keyboard 11, and the sliding part 203 is provided with a slider 2031, which is slidably connected to the groove 111. In this way, the slider 2031 can slide within the groove 111, guiding the movement of the first linkage slide plate 20.

[0061] The first keyboard 11 includes a first body 112 and a plurality of first keys 113 disposed on the first body 112. The first body 112 includes a bottom surface and a top surface disposed opposite to each other, and a side surface disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface. The first keys 113 are disposed on the top surface. In this embodiment, a slide groove 111 is formed on the bottom surface of the first body 112, that is, in the folded state, the slide groove 111 is located on the back of the first keyboard 11 away from the second keyboard 12.

[0062] Optionally, grooves 111 are provided on both opposite sides of the bottom surface of the first body 112, and the two sliding members 2031 are slidably connected to the corresponding grooves 111. There may be only one or more grooves 111, and this application does not limit the number of grooves 111. The sliding member 2031 may be a sliding pin structure. It can be understood that the two sliding members 2031 may be an integral structure or a separate structure.

[0063] The slide 111 includes a first end and a second end that are disposed opposite to each other, and the first end is close to the first pivot structure 13; a boss extending along the length direction of the slide 111 is provided between the first end and the second end of the slide 111, and the boss includes two inclined guide portions 1112 disposed opposite to each other and a connecting portion 1111 disposed between the two inclined guide portions 1112; when the folding keyboard 100 is flipped from the open state to the folded state, the slider 2031 moves from the inclined guide portion 1112 near the second end to the inclined guide portion 1112 near the first end through the connecting portion 1111.

[0064] By adopting the above technical solution, the first and second ends of the slide groove 111 limit the movement of the sliding member 2031.

[0065] In one embodiment, the first end of the slide groove 111 is provided with a sliding limiting part 1113. When the folding keyboard 100 is in the folded state, the slider 2031 is held between the inclined guide part 1112 and the sliding limiting part 1113, and the slider 203 is in contact with the first body 112 of the first keyboard 11; when the slider 2031 slides above the connecting part 1111, there is a gap between the slider 203 and the first body 112 of the first keyboard 11; when the folding keyboard 100 is in the unfolded state, the slider 203 is flush with the end of the first keyboard 11 away from the second keyboard 12.

[0066] Because a sliding limit part 1113 is provided on one side of the slide groove 111, when the folding keyboard 100 is in the folded state, the slider 2031 abuts against the sliding limit part 1113, preventing the first linkage slide plate 20 from sliding arbitrarily. Furthermore, the first linkage slide plate 20 can also be fixed to the first keyboard 11 by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic component (described later). By adopting the above technical solution, the slider 203 initiates sliding and slides along the inclined guide part 1112. The slider 2031 lifts the slider 203 to a certain height. During the movement, there is a certain gap between the slider 203 and the first keyboard 11, preventing the slider 203 from sliding too close to the first keyboard 11, which could cause scratches, obstruction, jamming, or uneven sliding. After sliding to the correct position, it returns to a position flush with the first keyboard 11 with no gap between them.

[0067] Understandable, such as Figure 9BAs shown, during assembly, the slider 2031 can be inserted into the groove 111 through the gap 1114 between the inclined guide portion 1112 and the groove wall of the groove 111.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 9A , Figure 10 and Figure 11 The first body 112 includes a bottom cover 1121 and a top cover 1122 that are fixedly connected, and a groove 111 is formed on the side of the bottom cover 1121 that is away from the top cover 1122.

[0069] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 13 As shown, in one embodiment, the sliding part 203 includes a first segment 2032, a second flexible part 2033, and a second segment 2034 connected in sequence. One end of the first segment 2032 is rotatably connected to the blocking part 202 through the first flexible part 204, and the other end of the first segment 2032 is rotatably connected to the second segment 2034 through the second flexible part 2033. The sliding member 2031 is disposed on the second segment 2034. That is to say, the sliding part 203 is divided into two segments by the second flexible part 2033. The sliding part 203 has two rotation centers. The first segment 2032 rotates around the first flexible part 204, and the second segment 2034 rotates around the second flexible part 2033. In this way, the two rotation centers control the flipping of the first segment 2032 and the second segment 2034 respectively, so that the front end of the sliding part 203 will not interfere with the first keyboard 11. The sliding member 2031 always slides within the slide groove 111, ensuring that the sliding part 203 and the first keyboard 11 can be linked together.

[0070] It should be noted that the closer the segment position is to the slider 2031, the easier it is for the slider 203 to flip. Considering both appearance and function, the segment position (i.e. the second flexible part 2033) in this application is located in the middle region of the slider 203 and closer to the side of the shielding part 202.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 The first linkage slide plate 20 includes an inner skin 21, an outer skin 22, and a fixing plate, a blocking plate 24, and a sliding plate 25 fixed between the outer skin 22 and the inner skin 21. The fixing plate, blocking plate 24, and sliding plate 25 are spaced apart and attached to the outer skin 22 and the inner skin 21, and are respectively disposed within the fixing part 201, the blocking part 202, and the sliding part 203. The inner skin 21 and the outer skin 22 are connected in the gap between the fixing plate and the blocking plate 24 to form a first flexible part 204, and the inner skin 21 and the outer skin 22 are connected in the gap between the blocking plate 24 and the sliding plate 25 to form another first flexible part 204. Both the inner skin 21 and the outer skin 22 are flexible leather materials, such as leather or PU materials, but are not limited to these.

[0072] The solution provided in Embodiment 1 is a skin-attachment solution, in which the shielding plate 24, the fixing plate, and the sliding plate 25 are all attached to the outer skin 22. The inner skin 21 is attached to the shielding plate 24, the side of the fixing plate near the shielding part 202, and the side of the sliding plate 25 near the shielding plate 24. Therefore, the inner skin 21 can connect the shielding plate 24, the fixing plate, and the sliding plate 25.

[0073] Optionally, in the veneer solution, the fixing plate is the second body 121 of the second keyboard 12; it can be understood that the fixing plate can also be a plate that is fixedly connected to the second body 121 of the second keyboard 12.

[0074] Furthermore, please refer to the following: Figure 7 and Figure 16 The sliding plate 25 includes a first sliding plate 251 and a second sliding plate 252 spaced apart. The inner skin 21 and the outer skin 22 are connected in the gap between the first sliding plate 251 and the second sliding plate 252 to form a second flexible part 2033. The first sliding plate 251 is located in the first section 2032 of the sliding part 203, and the second sliding plate 252 is located in the second section 2034 of the sliding part 203.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 8 In one embodiment, the second keyboard 12 is provided with a plurality of second keys 122; the first keyboard 11 has an irregular first edge, and the second keyboard 12 has an irregular second edge, wherein the first edge and the second edge are respectively composed of a first key 113 located at the first edge and a second key 122 located at the second edge arranged in an alternating and complementary manner. Figure 8 As shown, in the folded state, the edges of the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 are both concave and convex structures.

[0076] By adopting the above technical solution, the folding keyboard 100 does not need to change the layout of the keyboard in a traditional keyboard, which conforms to the user's usage habits.

[0077] like Figure 8 , Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 are respectively provided with a first magnetic element 31 at one end near the first pivot structure 13. When the folding keyboard 100 is unfolded, the two first magnetic elements 31 attract each other. The first magnetic elements 31 can both be magnets, or one first magnetic element 31 can be a magnet and the other first magnetic element 31 can be a structure such as an iron block that can be attracted by a magnet.

[0078] By setting relative first magnetic components 31, after the folding keyboard 100 is fully opened, the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 attract each other, so that the folding keyboard 100 will have a tactile feedback when it is fully opened. Furthermore, the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 are aligned with each other to prevent excessive flipping and sagging, and the keyboard is not easy to loosen or deform.

[0079] Optionally, the first keyboard 11 is provided with two first magnetic elements 31 at a distance from one end near the first pivot structure 13, and the second keyboard 12 is provided with two first magnetic elements 31 at a distance from one end near the first pivot structure 13.

[0080] In this embodiment, a first magnetic element 31 is disposed below the outermost first key 113 of the first keyboard 11; another first magnetic element 31 is disposed below the outermost second key 122 of the second keyboard 12 to avoid interference during the flipping process.

[0081] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the blocking part 202 is provided with a first built-in magnetic component (not shown). When the folding keyboard 100 is folded, the first magnetic component 31 attracts the first built-in magnetic component. The first built-in magnetic component can be a magnet or an iron sheet. In this way, when flipping, the blocking part 202 is attracted by the first magnetic component 31, preventing the blocking part 202 and the sliding part 203 from collapsing easily, facilitating the rotation of the sliding part 203 relative to the blocking part 202, and thus making the flipping action of the first keyboard 11 easier.

[0082] Please refer to Figures 5 to 12 The sliding part 203 has a second built-in magnetic element 321 at the end away from the first pivot structure 13, and the first keyboard 11 has a second magnetic element 32. In the folded state of the folding keyboard 100, the second built-in magnetic element 321 and the second magnetic element 32 are arranged opposite each other and attract each other. The second magnetic element 32 can be a magnet, and the second built-in magnetic element 321 can be an iron sheet or a magnet. By setting multiple magnetic elements in the folding keyboard 100, the unfolded and folded states of the folding keyboard 100 can be kept stable, and it can be smoothly rotated to the predetermined position and attracted and fixed, making it convenient for use or storage.

[0083] Please refer to this again. Figure 4 In one embodiment, the first keyboard 11 has a first groove 114 on the side near the second keyboard 12, and the second keyboard 12 has a second groove 123 on the side near the first keyboard 11; the first pivot structure 13 includes a pivot block 131, a first pivot shaft 132, and a second pivot shaft 133.

[0084] A portion of the pivot block 131 is accommodated in the first groove 114, and another portion of the pivot block 131 is accommodated in the second groove 123; the middle portion of the first pivot shaft 132 is inserted into the pivot block 131, and both ends of the first pivot shaft 132 are rotatably connected to the first keyboard 11; and the middle portion of the second pivot shaft 133 is inserted into the pivot block 131, and both ends of the second pivot shaft 133 are rotatably connected to the second keyboard 12.

[0085] The first groove 114 on the side away from the first pivot shaft 132 and the second groove 123 on the side away from the second pivot shaft 133 are both provided with rotation limiting parts (not shown in the figure). The rotation limiting parts are used to abut against the bottom surface of the pivot block 131 when the pivot block 131 rotates.

[0086] By adopting the above technical solution, the first pivot structure uses a dual-axis rotating shaft, which can reduce the design height of the boss and reduce input obstruction.

[0087] Please refer to this again. Figure 3 The folding keyboard 100 also includes a third keyboard 14, a second pivot structure 15, and a second linkage slide plate 40. The ends of the third keyboard 14 and the second keyboard 12 away from the first keyboard 11 are pivotally connected by the second pivot structure 15 to enable them to open or close to each other. The second linkage slide plate 40 is used to cover the folding part of the third keyboard 14 and the second keyboard 12.

[0088] The third keyboard 14 may include multiple third keys, or the third keyboard 14 may also be a touchpad.

[0089] Please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 10 The first keyboard 11 is provided with a third magnetic element 33 on the side away from the first pivot structure 13 and the second keyboard 12 is provided with a third magnetic element 33 on the side away from the first pivot structure 13. When the folding keyboard 100 is in the folded state, the two third magnetic elements 33 are stacked on top of each other and attract each other, so that the folding keyboard 100 can be stably folded and flipped into place. When flipped into place, the first keyboard 11 can be positioned in a defined position and the two third magnetic elements 33 attract each other.

[0090] Optionally, a third magnetic element 33 is provided at each end of the first keyboard 11 along its width direction, and similarly, a third magnetic element 33 is also provided at each end of the second keyboard 12 along its width direction.

[0091] Example 2

[0092] Please refer to Figure 16 and 17The folding keyboard provided in Embodiment 2 is similar to the folding keyboard 100 provided in Embodiment 1. The first linkage slide plate 20 includes an inner skin 21, an outer skin 22, and a fixing plate 23, a blocking plate 24, and a sliding plate 25 fixed between the outer skin 22 and the inner skin 21. The fixing plate, the blocking plate 24, and the sliding plate 25 are attached to the outer skin 22 and the inner skin 21 at intervals and are respectively disposed in the fixing part 201, the blocking part 202, and the sliding part 203. The inner skin 21 and the outer skin 22 are connected in the gap between the fixing plate 23 and the blocking plate 24 to form a first flexible part 204. The inner skin 21 and the outer skin 22 are connected in the gap between the blocking plate 24 and the sliding plate 25 to form another first flexible part 204.

[0093] Unlike Embodiment 1, in Embodiment 2, the folding keyboard 100 features a fully covered sliding plate 20. The inner and outer skins 21 and 22 cover the fixing plate 23, the shielding plate 24, and the sliding plate 25, exposing the sliding component 2031. It can be understood that the inner and outer skins 21 and 22 can completely cover the fixing plate 23, the shielding plate 24, and the sliding plate 25, or they can only cover the upper and lower surfaces of the fixing plate, the shielding plate 24, and the sliding plate 25, exposing the sides of the plates. The bottom cover of the second body 121 can be attached to the inner skin 21 and overlap with the fixing plate 23.

[0094] Example 3

[0095] Please refer to Figure 18 The folding keyboard 100 provided in Embodiment 3 further includes a third keyboard 14, a second pivot structure 15, and a second linkage slide plate 40. The ends of the third keyboard 14 and the second keyboard 12 furthest from the first keyboard 11 are pivotally connected by the second pivot structure 15 to allow them to open or close to each other; the second linkage slide plate 40 is used to cover the folded portion of the third keyboard 14 and the second keyboard 12. In this embodiment, the third keyboard 14 is a touchpad.

[0096] It is understandable that the first linkage skateboard 20 and the second linkage skateboard 40 can be an integrated structure or separate structures.

[0097] Example 4

[0098] Please refer to Figure 19 In the folding keyboard 100 provided in Embodiment 4, the sliding part 203 in the first linkage slide plate 20 is an integral structure. Compared to Embodiment 1... Figure 5 The sliding part 203 provided in Embodiment 4 omits the second flexible part 2033 and is no longer divided into the first segment 2032 and the second segment 2034.

[0099] By adopting the above technical solution, the sliding part 203 has only one rotation center, and can still slide in conjunction with the first keyboard 11.

[0100] Example 5

[0101] Please refer to Figure 20 and Figure 21 Embodiment 5 provides a folding keyboard 100. The first keyboard 11 includes a first body 112 and a first key 113 disposed on the first body 112. A slide groove 111 is formed on the side of the first body 112 extending along its length direction, and a slider 2031 is slidably connected to the slide groove 111.

[0102] By adopting the above technical solution, the slider 2031 can slide along the side of the first keyboard 11, which can also enable the first linkage slide plate 20 to be linked with the first keyboard 11.

[0103] Example 6

[0104] Please refer to Figure 22 Embodiment 6 provides a folding keyboard 100, wherein the first keyboard 11 has an irregular first edge and the second keyboard 12 has an irregular second edge, and the first edge and the second edge are respectively composed of a first key located at the first edge and a second key located at the second edge arranged in an alternating complementary manner.

[0105] Please refer to the following at the same time Figure 1 and Figure 22 Compared to Figure 1 The illustrated keyboard in the prior art features a folding keyboard 100 with a full-size standard key arrangement, which does not require changing the traditional key layout and is more in line with user habits. The folding keyboard 100 provided in this application can be folded smoothly, and the first linkage slide plate 20 can cover the folding points of the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12, avoiding affecting the overall appearance of the folding keyboard 100.

[0106] Example 7

[0107] Please refer to Figure 23 and Figure 24 Embodiment 7 provides a folding keyboard 100, including a keyboard body 10 and a first linkage slide plate 20. The keyboard body 10 can be the same as that in Embodiment 1.

[0108] The first linkage slide plate 20 includes a fixed part 201, a blocking part 202, and a sliding part 203 connected in sequence. The fixed part 201 is fixedly connected to the second keyboard 12, and the sliding part 203 is slidably connected to the first keyboard 11. The two ends of the blocking part 202 are rotatably connected to the fixed part 201 and the sliding part 203 respectively via a first pivot 205. The first pivot 205 can be a rigid pivot, such as a metal pivot. The first segment 2032 and the second segment 2034 of the sliding part 203 can also be rotatably connected via a second pivot 206.

[0109] Please refer to the following at the same time Figure 15 , Figure 17 The first linkage slide plate 20 can be a leather-covered solution or a fully leather-covered solution as described in the previous embodiments, and the first hinge 205 and the second hinge 206 can be covered within the inner leather 21 and the outer leather 22. In other embodiments, since Embodiment 7 uses a rigid hinge solution, it is not necessary to use flexible materials to make the flexible part, so the folding keyboard 100 can also be without leather, that is, the inner leather 21 and the outer leather 22 can be omitted.

[0110] Example 8

[0111] Please refer to Figure 25 and Figure 26 Similar to Embodiment 7, in the folding keyboard 100 provided in Embodiment 8, the two ends of the blocking part 202 are respectively provided with first rotating shafts 205, and the blocking part 202 is rotatably connected to the fixed part 201 and the sliding part 203 through the corresponding first rotating shafts 205.

[0112] In embodiment eight, the first linkage slide plate 20 further includes mounting sleeves 207 installed on two first rotating shafts 205. There may be two mounting sleeves 207, and the two mounting sleeves 207 are respectively installed at opposite ends of the first rotating shafts 205.

[0113] In Embodiment 8, the sliding portion 203 consists of only one segment (i.e., not divided into two segments). The position of the sliding member 2031 needs to be level with or extend slightly beyond the front end of the sliding portion 203. Figure 26 As shown, the slider 2031 extends slightly beyond the front end of the slider 203 for better results. This effectively prevents situations where the slider jams and cannot rotate or slides unevenly due to interference.

[0114] Example 9

[0115] Please refer to Figures 27 to 29 The folding keyboard 100 provided in Embodiment Nine is similar to that in Embodiment One, except that the first pivot structure 13 is a single pivot structure. Specifically, the first pivot structure 13 includes a third pivot shaft 134. The ends of the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 are respectively provided with pivot portions 135. The third pivot shaft 134 passes through both pivot portions 135, so that the first keyboard 11 and the second keyboard 12 are rotatably connected through the third pivot shaft 134.

[0116] It is understood that the first pivot structure 13 in Example 9 can also be applied in Examples 2 to 8.

[0117] The above-described embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and should all be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A folding keyboard, characterized in that, include: The keyboard body includes a first keyboard, a second keyboard, and a first pivot structure disposed between the first keyboard and the second keyboard. The first keyboard and the second keyboard are pivotally connected through the first pivot structure to enable them to open or close to each other. The first linkage slide includes a fixed part, a blocking part, and a sliding part connected in sequence. The fixed part is fixedly connected to the second keyboard, the sliding part is slidably connected to the first keyboard, and the two ends of the blocking part are rotatably connected to the fixed part and the sliding part, respectively. The sliding part includes a first segment and a second segment. One end of the first segment is rotatably connected to the blocking part, and the other end of the first segment is rotatably connected to the second segment. The first keyboard has a groove extending along its length. A slider is provided on the sliding portion and is located on the second section, slidably connected to the groove. The groove includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other, with the first end close to the first pivot structure. A boss extending along the length of the groove is provided between the first and second ends. The boss includes two oppositely arranged inclined guide portions and a connecting portion between the two inclined guide portions. When the folding keyboard flips from an open state to a folded state, the slider moves from the inclined guide portion near the second end, through the connecting portion, to the inclined guide portion near the first end. When the folding keyboard is in the unfolded state, the sliding part is flush with the end of the first keyboard that is away from the second keyboard.

2. The folding keyboard as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The blocking portion has first flexible portions at both ends, and the blocking portion is rotatably connected to the fixed portion and the sliding portion through two of the first flexible portions; or... The two ends of the shielding part are respectively provided with a first rotating shaft, and the shielding part is rotatably connected to the fixed part and the sliding part through the first rotating shaft.

3. The folding keyboard as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first keyboard includes a first body and a plurality of first keys disposed on the first body. The first body includes a bottom surface and a top surface disposed opposite to each other, and a side surface disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface. The first keys are disposed on the top surface. The groove is formed on the bottom surface or on the side of the first body extending along its length.

4. The folding keyboard as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first linkage slide plate includes an inner skin, an outer skin, and a fixing plate, a blocking plate, and a sliding plate fixed between the outer skin and the inner skin. The fixing plate, the blocking plate, and the sliding plate are spaced apart and attached to the outer skin and the inner skin, and are respectively disposed in the fixing part, the blocking part, and the sliding part. The inner skin and the outer skin are connected in the gap between the fixing plate and the blocking plate to form a first flexible part, and the inner skin and the outer skin are connected in the gap between the blocking plate and the sliding plate to form another first flexible part.

5. The folding keyboard as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The inner and outer skins cover the fixing plate, the shielding plate, and the sliding plate, exposing the sliding component; or... The inner lining is attached to the shielding plate, the fixing plate on the side near the shielding part, and the sliding plate on the side near the shielding plate.

6. The folding keyboard as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first keyboard includes a plurality of first keys, and the second keyboard is provided with a plurality of second keys; the first keyboard has an irregular first edge, and the second keyboard has an irregular second edge, wherein the first edge and the second edge are respectively composed of the first keys located at the first edge and the second keys located at the second edge arranged in an alternating and complementary manner; The folding keyboard also includes a third keyboard, a second pivot structure, and a second linkage slide. The third keyboard and the second keyboard are pivotally connected at the ends away from the first keyboard through the second pivot structure to allow them to open or close to each other. The second linkage slide is used to cover the folding area of ​​the third keyboard and the second keyboard.

7. The folding keyboard as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The first keyboard and the second keyboard are respectively provided with a first magnetic element at one end near the first pivot structure. When the folding keyboard is unfolded, the two first magnetic elements attract each other. The shielding part is provided with a first built-in magnetic element. When the folding keyboard is folded, the first magnetic element on the second keyboard attracts the first built-in magnetic element. The sliding part is provided with a second built-in magnetic element at one end away from the first pivot structure, and the first keyboard is also provided with a second magnetic element. In the folded state of the folding keyboard, the second built-in magnetic element and the second magnetic element attract each other. The first keyboard is provided with a third magnetic component on the side away from the first pivot structure and the second keyboard is provided with a third magnetic component on the side away from the first pivot structure. When the keyboard is folded, the two third magnetic components are stacked on top of each other and attract each other.

8. The folding keyboard as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The first keyboard has a first groove on the side near the second keyboard, and the second keyboard has a second groove on the side near the first keyboard; the first pivot structure includes: A pivot block, a portion of which is accommodated in the first groove, and another portion of which is accommodated in the second groove; A first pivot shaft, the middle portion of which is inserted into the pivot block, and both ends of which are rotatably connected to the first keyboard; and The second pivot shaft is inserted into the pivot block at its middle part, and both ends of the second pivot shaft are rotatably connected to the second keyboard.

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