terminal

Abstract

The application discloses a terminal and belongs to the technical field of terminals.The terminal comprises a shell, a key, a first connecting shaft and a driving assembly.The first connecting shaft is driven to rotate by the driving assembly, at least part of the key is allowed to extend out of the opening of the shell, or the part of the key extending out of the shell is allowed to retract into the shell.When the key extends out of the opening of the shell, the key is in an extended state and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell, so that the key can be normally used.When the part of the key extending out of the shell retracts into the shell, the key is in a hidden state and does not protrude from the outer surface of the shell, so that the shell can effectively protect the key, the probability that the key is abraded is reduced, and the service life of the key is prolonged.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of terminal, in particular to a terminal. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, terminal has become an indispensable electronic product in people's life. Various terminals such as mobile phones, tablet computers and notebook computers greatly increase the convenience of people's life. Among them, the key is an essential part of many terminals, which mainly realizes various controls of the terminal. For example, the volume key in the mobile phone can be used to adjust the volume of the mobile phone.

[0003] In the related art, the housing of the terminal is provided with a mounting hole, and the key is usually located in the mounting hole and protrudes from the outer surface of the housing. The user presses the key to realize the control of the terminal.

[0004] However, since the key usually protrudes from the outer surface of the housing, the key is easily worn out, resulting in a lower service life of the key. SUMMARY

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a terminal. The technical scheme can solve the problem of low service life of the key in the prior art, and the technical scheme is as follows:

[0006] In one aspect, a terminal is provided, which comprises:

[0007] a housing, a key, a first connecting shaft and a driving assembly;

[0008] The outer surface of the housing has an opening;

[0009] The key is located at the opening;

[0010] The first connecting shaft is located in the housing and abuts against the key;

[0011] The driving assembly is located in the housing and fixedly connected with the housing. The driving assembly is connected with the first connecting shaft, and the driving assembly is configured to drive the first connecting shaft to rotate so as to make the key at least partially extend out of the opening or make the part of the key extending out of the housing retract into the housing.

[0012] Optionally, the side wall of the first connecting shaft has a first protruding structure, and the position of the first protruding structure corresponds to the position of the key;

[0013] The driving assembly is configured to drive the first connecting shaft to rotate so as to make the first protruding structure rotate;

[0014] When the end of the first protruding structure is in contact with the key and the first protruding structure rotates towards the key, the first protruding structure drives at least part of the key to extend out of the opening; when the end of the first protruding structure is separated from the key, the part of the key extending out is retracted into the shell.

[0015] Optionally, one side of the first protruding structure away from the side wall of the first connecting shaft is an arc surface.

[0016] Optionally, the first connecting shaft comprises a connecting shaft body and a first cam sleeved on the connecting shaft body, and the first cam has the first protruding structure.

[0017] Optionally, the key is in a strip shape, and the number of the first protruding structures is plural, and two of the first protruding structures are arranged along the length direction of the key and are respectively located at two ends of the key.

[0018] Optionally, the key comprises a key body and a first magnet located on the side of the key body close to the first connecting shaft.

[0019] The first connecting shaft comprises a connecting shaft body and a second magnet located on the side wall of the connecting shaft body.

[0020] When the end of the first protruding structure is separated from the key, the first magnet and the second magnet are attracted to each other.

[0021] Optionally, the first end surface of the first magnet away from one end of the key body and the second end surface of the second magnet away from one end of the connecting shaft body are both flat surfaces.

[0022] When the key extends out of the opening, the first end surface intersects with the second end surface, or the first end surface is parallel to the second end surface, and the second end surface is located on the side of the connecting shaft body away from the first end surface.

[0023] Optionally, the side of the key body close to the first connecting shaft has a first mounting groove, and the first magnet is located in the first mounting groove.

[0024] The first connecting shaft further comprises a mounting member sleeved on the connecting shaft body, and the side of the mounting member away from the connecting shaft body has a second mounting groove, and the second magnet is located in the second mounting groove.

[0025] Optionally, the terminal further comprises an electronic switch located in the shell, and the electronic switch is located on the side of the first connecting shaft away from the key.

[0026] The side wall of the first connecting shaft further has a second protruding structure, and the direction of the second protruding structure is opposite to the direction of the first protruding structure.

[0027] When the end of the first protruding structure is in contact with the key, the end of the second protruding structure is in contact with the electronic switch.

[0028] Optionally, when the first connecting shaft comprises a connecting shaft body, the first connecting shaft further comprises a second cam sleeved on the connecting shaft body, and the second cam has the second protruding structure.

[0029] Optionally, the shell has a receiving cavity in communication with the opening, and a mounting portion in the receiving cavity, and at least part of the key and the first connecting shaft are located in the receiving cavity, and the driving assembly is fixedly connected with the mounting portion.

[0030] Optionally, the driving assembly comprises a driving motor, a second connecting shaft connected with the driving motor, a first gear sleeved on the first connecting shaft, and a second gear sleeved on the second connecting shaft, and the first gear and the second gear are engaged.

[0031] Optionally, the driving assembly further comprises a third connecting shaft connected with the shell, and a third gear sleeved on the third connecting shaft, and the third gear is engaged with the first gear and the second gear respectively.

[0032] Optionally, the terminal further comprises a fixing block located in the shell and connected with the shell, the fixing block has a waist-shaped through hole, the fixing block is sleeved on the first connecting shaft through the waist-shaped through hole and movably connected with the first connecting shaft, and the length direction of the waist-shaped through hole is parallel to the extending direction of the key.

[0033] Optionally, the key has a first slot in the shape of a strip, and the shell further has a second slot in the shape of a strip in communication with the first slot.

[0034] The terminal further comprises a limiting pin in the shape of a strip located in the second slot and the first slot.

[0035] The length direction of the first slot and the length direction of the second slot are both perpendicular to the extending direction of the key, the length of the first slot is equal to the length of the second slot, and the difference between the length of the first slot and the length of the limiting pin in the shape of a strip is less than a difference threshold, and the width of the first slot is greater than the width of the second slot.

[0036] The technical scheme provided by the embodiments has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0037] The terminal comprises a shell, a key, a first connecting shaft and a driving assembly. The first connecting shaft is driven to rotate by the driving assembly, so that at least part of the key extends out of the opening of the shell or the part of the key extending out is retracted into the shell. When the key extends out of the opening of the shell, the key is in an extending state and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell, so that the key can be normally used. When the part of the key extending out is retracted into the shell, the key is in a hidden state and does not protrude from the outer surface of the shell, so that the shell can effectively protect the key, reduce the probability of wear of the key and prolong the service life of the key. Moreover, when the part of the key extending out is retracted into the shell, the flatness of the outer surface of the shell can be improved, so that the appearance of the terminal is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only constitute some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort.

[0039] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a terminal provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the terminal at A;

[0041] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the key of the terminal provided by an embodiment of the present application switching between an extending state and a hidden state;

[0042] Figure 4 is Figure 1 is another partial structural schematic diagram of the terminal at A;

[0043] Figure 5 is Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the first connecting shaft in the terminal;

[0044] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the key of another terminal provided by an embodiment of the present application switching between an extending state and a hidden state;

[0045] Figure 7 is Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of the key in the terminal;

[0046] Figure 8 is Figure 1 is still another partial structural schematic diagram of the terminal at A;

[0047] Figure 9 is another schematic diagram of switching between the extended state and the hidden state of the key of the terminal provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 10 is Figure 1 is another partial structural schematic diagram of the terminal at A;

[0049] Figure 11 is Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the fixed block in the terminal;

[0050] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the key cooperating with the shell provided by an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0052] A terminal provided by an embodiment of the present application can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a wearable device or a palm game console, etc. Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a terminal provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the terminal at A. The terminal can include a shell 100, a key 200, a first connecting shaft 300 and a driving assembly 400.

[0053] The outer surface of the shell 100 has an opening 100a. The key 200 is located at the opening 100a of the shell 100. The first connecting shaft 300 is located in the shell 100 and abuts against the key 200.

[0054] The driving assembly 400 is located in the shell 100 and fixedly connected with the shell 100. The driving assembly 400 is connected with the first connecting shaft 300. The driving assembly 400 is configured to drive the first connecting shaft 300 to rotate, so as to make at least part of the key 200 extend from the opening 100a, or make the part of the key 200 extending retract into the shell 100.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, the first connecting shaft 300 is driven to rotate by the driving assembly 400, so that at least part of the key 200 extends out of the opening 100a of the shell 100 or the part of the key 200 extending out is retracted into the shell 100. When at least part of the key 200 extends out of the opening 100a of the shell 100, the key 200 is in the extended state and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell 100, so that it can be normally used. When the part of the key 200 extending out is retracted into the shell 100, the key 200 is in the hidden state and does not protrude from the outer surface of the shell 100. In this case, the shell 100 can effectively protect the key 200, reduce the probability of wear of the key 200, and improve the service life of the key 200.

[0056] As shown in the examples, Figure 3 , Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of switching between the extended state and the hidden state of the key of a terminal provided in the embodiment of the present application. The side wall of the first connecting shaft 300 has a first protruding structure 300a, the position of the first protruding structure 300a corresponds to the position of the key 200, and the first protruding structure 300a abuts against the key 200. The driving assembly 400 is configured to drive the first connecting shaft 300 to rotate, so that the first protruding structure 300a rotates.

[0057] Under the driving action of the driving assembly 400, when the end of the first protruding structure 300a contacts the key 200 and the first protruding structure 300a rotates towards the key 200, the first protruding structure 300a can drive at least part of the key 200 to extend out of the opening 100a of the shell 100, and the key 200 is in the extended state. Under the driving action of the driving assembly 400, when the end of the first protruding structure 300a is separated from the key 200, the part of the key 200 extending out is retracted into the shell 100, and the key 200 is in the hidden state. The end of the first protruding structure 300a is the part of the first protruding structure 300a away from the side wall of the first connecting shaft 300.

[0058] In one use scenario, the key 200 can be a game key in the terminal. Since the game key is only used when the terminal is in a game mode, it is not usually used when the terminal is not in the game mode. Therefore, when the terminal is in the game mode, the at least part of the key 200 can be extended out of the opening 100a of the shell 100 by the driving assembly 400, and the key 200 is in the extended state so that it can be normally used. When the terminal is in the non-game mode, the extended part of the key 200 can be retracted into the shell 100 by the driving assembly 400, and the key 200 is in the hidden state so as to reduce the probability of the key 200 being worn and improve the service life of the key 200. Moreover, when the extended part of the key 200 is retracted into the shell 100, the flatness of the outer surface of the shell 100 can be improved, so as to improve the appearance of the terminal.

[0059] It should be noted that in other use scenarios, the key 200 can also be a power key or a volume key or other keys located on the shell. The embodiments of the present application do not limit this.

[0060] In summary, the terminal provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises a shell, a key, a first connecting shaft and a driving assembly. The first connecting shaft is driven to rotate by the driving assembly, so that the at least part of the key is extended out of the opening of the shell, or the extended part of the key is retracted into the shell. After the at least part of the key is extended out of the opening of the shell, the key is in the extended state and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell, so that it can be normally used. When the extended part of the key is retracted into the shell, the key is in the hidden state and does not protrude from the outer surface of the shell, so that the shell can effectively protect the key, reduce the probability of the key being worn and improve the service life of the key. Moreover, when the extended part of the key is retracted into the shell, the flatness of the outer surface of the shell can be improved, so as to improve the appearance of the terminal.

[0061] In the embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 is Figure 1 Another partial structure schematic view of the terminal shown in A. The shell 100 can further have a receiving cavity 100b in communication with the opening 100a, and a mounting portion 100c located in the receiving cavity 100b, and the at least part of the key 200 and the first connecting shaft 300 are located in the receiving cavity 100b, and the driving assembly 400 is fixedly connected with the mounting portion 100c.

[0062] In the present application, as Figure 4As shown, one side B of the first protruding structure 300a in the terminal away from the side wall of the first connecting shaft 300 can be arc-shaped. In this way, the resistance between the first protruding structure 300a and the key 200 during the rotation of the first protruding structure 300a towards the key 200 can be reduced, thereby reducing the driving power of the driving assembly 400. Meanwhile, the probability of damage of the first protruding structure 300a due to collision with other structures during the rotation can also be reduced.

[0063] In the present application, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 5 is Figure 1 the structure diagram of the first connecting shaft in the terminal shown. The first connecting shaft 300 can include a connecting shaft body 301 and a first cam 302 sleeved on the connecting shaft body 301. The first cam 302 can have a first protruding structure 300a. In this way, the connecting shaft body 301 and the first protruding structure 300a can be manufactured separately, thereby reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the first connecting shaft 300. Meanwhile, the first protruding structure 300a is arranged on the first cam 302, and the first cam 302 is sleeved on the connecting shaft body 301, which can also improve the connection strength between the first protruding structure 300a and the first connecting shaft 300, thereby reducing the probability of damage of the first protruding structure 300a due to collision with other structures during the rotation.

[0064] Optionally, the first cam 302 and the connecting shaft body 301 can be connected by a key. In other possible implementation manners, the first cam 302 and the connecting shaft body 301 can also be connected by a thread or adhesion, and the present application embodiments are not limited in this regard.

[0065] In the present application embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , the key 200 is in a strip shape, and the number of the first protruding structures 300a can be multiple. Among the multiple first protruding structures 300a, two first protruding structures 300a are arranged along the length direction of the key 200, and the two first protruding structures 300a are respectively located at the two ends of the key 200. For example, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 is the schematic diagram of the switching between the extending state and the hidden state of the key of another terminal provided by the present application embodiments. When it is required to drive the key 200 to extend at least partially through the opening 100a of the shell 100 by the driving of the driving assembly 400, the first protruding structures 300a respectively located at the two ends of the key 200 can ensure the stability during the extending of the key 200 at least partially through the opening 100a of the shell 100, thereby ensuring the normal use function of the key 200.

[0066] For example, as shown in Figure 4 and5 As shown, the number of the first cam 302 in the first connecting shaft 300 is two, and the two first cams 302 are respectively located at the two ends of the key 100. The shapes and sizes of the two first cams 302 are the same. Through the two first protruding structures 300a in the two first cams 302, at least part of the key 100 can be stably extended out of the opening 100a of the shell 100 under the driving of the driving assembly 400.

[0067] In the present application, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 The key 200 in the terminal can include a key body 201 and a first magnet 202 located at the side of the key body 201 close to the first connecting shaft 300. The side wall of the connecting shaft body 301 in the first connecting shaft 300 also has a second magnet 303. The first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303 are two magnets that attract each other. For example, the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 302 can both be permanent magnets with magnetism or electromagnets with magnetism obtained through indirect means. The embodiments of the present application are illustratively described by taking the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 302 as permanent magnets. The magnetism of the first magnet 202 is opposite to that of the second magnet 302. For example, one of the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 302 has north pole (N pole) magnetism, and the other has south pole (S pole) magnetism.

[0068] In this case, when the end of the first protruding structure 300a is separated from the key 200, the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303 attract each other to make the part of the key 200 extended out of the shell 100 retract into the shell 100, that is, the key 200 is in a hidden state. In this way, by arranging the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303 that attract each other in the terminal, after the end of the first protruding structure 300a is separated from the key 200, the part of the key 200 extended out can directly retract into the shell 100 under the action of the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303, simplifying the operation of retracting the part of the key 200 extended out into the shell 100. Moreover, through the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303 that attract each other, the tightness of the cooperation between the key 200 and the shell 100 when the key 200 is in the hidden state can be ensured, and the key 200 will not be extended out of the opening 100a of the shell 100 due to the change of the position of the terminal, further reducing the probability of the key 200 being worn out.

[0069] Optionally, please refer to Figure 6The first end surface 202a of the first magnet 202 away from one end of the key body 201 and the second end surface 303a of the second magnet 303 away from one end of the connecting shaft body 301 are both flat surfaces. After the key 200 extends out of the opening 100a of the shell 100, the first end surface 202a intersects the second end surface 303a, or the first end surface 202a is parallel to the second end surface 303a, and the second end surface 303a is located on the side of the connecting shaft body 301 away from the first end surface 202a. In this way, when at least part of the key 200 extends out of the opening 100a of the shell 100, there is no attractive force between the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303, which can reduce the resistance during the process of the key 200 extending out of the opening 100a of the shell 100, so as to ensure the normal use function of the key 200. When the first protruding structure 300a is separated from the key 200, the first end surface 202a is parallel to the second end surface 303a, and the second end surface 303a is located on the side of the connecting shaft body 301 close to the first end surface 202a. At this time, the attractive force between the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 302 is large, which can make the part of the key 200 extending out smoothly retract into the shell 100 under the attraction of the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303.

[0070] For example, after the key 200 extends out of the opening 100a of the shell 100, the first end surface 202a is perpendicular to the second end surface 303a. In this case, if the driving assembly 400 drives the first connecting shaft 300 to rotate 90 degrees in the first direction, the first protruding structure 300a is separated from the key 200, the second end surface 303a is parallel to the first end surface 202a, and the second end surface 303a is located on the side of the connecting shaft body 301 close to the first end surface 202a, the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303 are attracted to each other, and the part of the key 200 extending out is retracted into the shell 100. If the driving assembly 400 drives the first connecting shaft 300 to rotate 90 degrees in the second direction, the second end surface 303a is perpendicular to the first end surface 202a, and at least part of the key 200 extends out of the opening 100a of the shell 100.

[0071] It should be noted that the first direction is opposite to the second direction. For example, the first direction can be one of the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction, and the second direction is the other one of the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction.

[0072] In this application, please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 is Figure 4 The structure of the key in the terminal is shown in the figure. The key body 201 in the key 200 has a first mounting groove 201a on the side close to the first connecting shaft 300. The first magnet 202 is located in the first mounting groove 201a, and the first magnet 202 is fixedly connected with the first mounting groove 201a.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The first connecting shaft 300 may also include: a mounting member 304 sleeved on the connecting shaft body 301, the mounting member 304 having a second mounting groove 304a on the side away from the connecting shaft body 301, the second magnet 303 is located in the second mounting groove 304a, and the second magnet 303 is fixedly connected to the second mounting groove 304a.

[0074] In this way, the first magnet 202 can be fixedly connected to the button body 201 through the first mounting groove 201a, and the second magnet 303 can be fixedly connected to the connecting shaft body 301 through the second mounting groove 304a. This improves the stability of the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303 and reduces the probability of the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303 falling off. At the same time, the volume of the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303 can be increased to increase the attraction between the first magnet 202 and the second magnet 303.

[0075] Furthermore, by sleeve-fitting the mounting member 304 on the connecting shaft body 301 and providing a second mounting groove 304a on the mounting member 304, the strength of the connecting shaft body 301 can be improved and the probability of the connecting shaft body 301 breaking during use can be reduced.

[0076] For example, Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when the two first cams 302 are sleeved onto the connecting shaft body 301 of the first connecting shaft 300, the mounting member 304 is located between the two first cams 302. Furthermore, the distance between the mounting member 304 and the two first cams 302 is equal. In this way, the first magnet 202 can be located in the central area of ​​the key body 201, ensuring stability when the extended portion of the key 200 is retracted into the housing 100.

[0077] In the examples of this application, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The terminal is shown in another partial structural diagram at position A. The terminal may further include an electronic switch 500 located within the housing 100, the electronic switch 500 being located on a side of the first connecting shaft 300 away from the button 200. The sidewall of the first connecting shaft 300 may further include a second protruding structure 300b, the second protruding structure 300b being oriented opposite to the first protruding structure 300a.

[0078] For examples, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 92 is a schematic diagram of another terminal button switching between an extended state and a hidden state provided by an embodiment of the present application. When the end of the first protrusion structure 300a contacts the button 200, that is, when the button 200 is in the extended state, the end of the second protrusion structure 300b contacts the electronic switch 500. When the end of the first protrusion structure 300a is separated from the button 200, that is, when the button 200 is in the hidden state, the end of the second protrusion structure 300b is separated from the electronic switch 500. The end of the second protrusion structure 300b is the portion of the side wall of the second protrusion structure 300b away from the first connecting axis 300. In this way, after at least a portion of the button 200 is extended through the opening 100a of the housing 100, the button 200 can contact the electronic switch 500 through the second protrusion structure 300b. In this case, when the button 200 is pressed, the button 200 can move the first connecting shaft 300 and the second protrusion structure 300b toward the electronic switch 500 through the first protrusion structure 300a in contact with it, thereby causing the electronic switch 500 to be pressed by the second protrusion structure 300b. After the electronic switch 500 is pressed, the electronic switch 500 can send a command to the controller in the terminal to implement the control function of the button 200.

[0079] Optional, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the first connecting shaft 300 may further include a second cam 305 that is sleeved onto the connecting shaft body 301, and the second cam 305 has a second protruding structure 300b. This allows the connecting shaft body 301 and the second protruding structure 300b to be manufactured separately, further reducing the manufacturing difficulty of the first connecting shaft 300. Furthermore, disposing the second protruding structure 300b on the second cam 305 and then sleeved onto the connecting shaft body 301 further enhances the connection strength between the second protruding structure 300b and the first connecting shaft 300, thereby reducing the probability of the second protruding structure 300b being damaged by collision with other structures during rotation.

[0080] Optionally, the second cam 305 can be connected to the connecting shaft body 301 by a key. In other possible implementations, the second cam 305 can also be connected to the connecting shaft body 301 by a threaded connection or adhesive connection, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0081] It should be noted that the second cam 305 sleeved on the connecting shaft body 301 of the first connecting shaft 300 has the same shape and size as the first cam 302. When two first cams 302 are sleeved on the connecting shaft body 301 of the first connecting shaft 300, the second cam 305 is located between the two first cams 302.

[0082] In the embodiments of this application,Figure 10 As shown, Figure 10 is Figure 1 Another part structure schematic diagram of the terminal at A is shown. The driving assembly 400 can include a driving motor 401, a second connecting shaft 402 connected with the driving motor 401, and a first gear 403 sleeved on the first connecting shaft 300 and a second gear 404 sleeved on the second connecting shaft 402.

[0083] In the present application, the first gear 403 is fixedly connected with the first connecting shaft 300, the second gear 404 is fixedly connected with the second connecting shaft 402, and the first gear 403 and the second gear 404 are engaged. The output shaft of the driving motor 401 is fixedly connected with the second connecting shaft 402. In this case, the output shaft of the driving motor 401 can drive the second connecting shaft 402 and the second gear 404 sleeved on the second connecting shaft 402 to rotate, so as to drive the first gear 403 engaged with the second gear 404 to rotate, and drive the first connecting shaft 300 fixedly connected with the first gear 403 to rotate.

[0084] In this way, the first connecting shaft 300 can be connected with the driving assembly 400 through the engagement of the first gear 403 and the second gear 404, so as to improve the transmission efficiency and stability between the first connecting shaft 300 and the driving motor 401. Meanwhile, the volume of the first connecting shaft 300 can be reduced, and the space of the shell 100 can be saved.

[0085] Optionally, in a possible implementation, the first gear 403 and the first connecting shaft 300 can be connected through a key, and the second gear 404 and the second connecting shaft 402 can also be connected through a key.

[0086] In the present application, please refer to Figure 10 The driving assembly 400 can also include a third connecting shaft 405 connected with the shell 100, and a third gear 406 sleeved on the third connecting shaft 405, and the third gear 406 is movably connected with the third connecting shaft 405. The third gear 406 is engaged with the first gear 403 and the second gear 404 respectively. In this case, the output shaft of the driving motor 401 can drive the second connecting shaft 402 and the second gear 404 sleeved on the second connecting shaft 402 to rotate, so as to drive the third gear 406 engaged with the second gear 404 to rotate on the third connecting shaft 405, and then drive the first gear 403 engaged with the third gear 406 and the first connecting shaft 300 fixedly connected with the first gear 403 to rotate.

[0087] In this way, the first connecting shaft 300 can be connected with the driving motor 401 through the first gear 403, the third gear 406 and the second gear 404. Since the third connecting shaft 405 is connected with the shell 100, the transmission stability between the first connecting shaft 300 and the driving motor 401 can be further improved by arranging the third connecting shaft 405.

[0088] Optionally, the third gear 406 and the third connecting shaft 405 can be connected through a key. In other possible implementation manners, the third gear 406 and the third connecting shaft 405 can also be connected through a thread or adhesion, which is not limited in the embodiment of the present application.

[0089] In the embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 The terminal can further include a fixing block 600 located in the shell 100 and connected with the shell 100. For example, in order to more clearly show the structure of the fixing block 600, as shown in Figure 11 , Figure 11 is Figure 1 a structural schematic view of the fixing block in the terminal. The fixing block 600 has a through hole 600a, and the fixing block 600 can be sleeved on the first connecting shaft 300 through the through hole 600a. In this way, the first connecting shaft 300 can be connected with the shell 100 through the fixing block 600, and the stability of the first connecting shaft 300 in the self-rotation process can be improved.

[0090] Optionally, the shape of the through hole 600a can be a waist type, that is, the through hole 600a is a waist type through hole. The length of the through hole 600a is greater than the diameter of the first connecting shaft 300, and the difference between the width of the through hole 600a and the diameter of the first connecting shaft 300 is less than a preset threshold value (for example, the preset threshold value can be 0.01 millimeter). In this way, the fixing block 600 can be sleeved on the first connecting shaft 300 through the through hole 600a and movably connected with the first connecting shaft 300. At the same time, since the difference between the width of the through hole 600a and the diameter of the first connecting shaft 300 is less than the preset threshold value, the through hole 600a can also limit the first connecting shaft 300 in the width direction of the through hole 600a, so as to avoid the movement of the first connecting shaft 300 in the width direction of the through hole 600a, and improve the stability of the first connecting shaft 300 in the self-rotation process.

[0091] In the present application, the first connecting shaft 300 has elasticity, and the number of the fixing blocks 600 can be two. When the two first cams 302 are sleeved on the connecting shaft body 301 of the first connecting shaft 300, the two first cams 302 are located between the two fixing blocks 600. When the fixing block 600 is fixedly connected with the shell 100, as shown in Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the length direction of the through hole 600a is parallel to the extending direction of the key 200. Since the length of the through hole 600a is greater than the diameter of the first connecting shaft 300, when the key 200 extends from the opening 100a of the shell 100, if a user presses the key 200, the first part of the first connecting shaft 300 between the two fixed blocks 100 can slightly move (for example, the moving range can be 0.01-0.02 mm) along the extending direction of the key 200 under the pressure of the key 200, so that the key 200 can be pressed to realize the control function of the key 200. The second part of the first connecting shaft 300 except the first part will not move to ensure the stability of the driving process of the driving assembly 400.

[0092] In the embodiments of the present application, please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the key and the shell provided by the embodiments of the present application. The key 200 has a first through slot 200a in a strip shape, and the shell 100 has a second through slot 100d in communication with the first through slot 200a. The terminal can further include a limiting latch 700 located in the second through slot 100d and the first through slot 200a.

[0093] In the present application, the extending direction of the key 200 is the third direction z, the length direction of the first through slot 200a and the length direction of the second through slot 100d are the same, both being the fourth direction x. The fourth direction x is perpendicular to the third direction z. The length of the first through slot 200a is equal to the length of the second through slot 100d, and the difference between the length of the first through slot 200a and the length of the limiting latch 700 is less than a difference threshold value, that is, the first through slot 200a and the second through slot 100d can be gap-fitted with the limiting latch 700. The preset threshold value can be 0.01 mm. In this way, the limiting latch 700 can prevent the key 200 from moving in the fourth direction x, thereby improving the reliability of the key 200.

[0094] The depth direction of the first through slot 200a and the depth direction of the second through slot 100d are the same, both being the fifth direction y. The fifth direction y is perpendicular to the third direction z and perpendicular to the fourth direction x. The difference between the width of the opening 100a of the shell 100 in the fifth direction y and the width of the key 200 in the fifth direction y is less than a preset threshold value. The preset threshold value can be 0.01 mm. In this way, the opening 100a of the shell 100 can prevent the key 200 from moving in the fifth direction y, thereby further improving the reliability of the key 200.

[0095] The width direction of the first through slot 200a and the second through slot 100d is the same, and the width direction is the same as the extending direction of the button 200, and the width direction is the third direction z. The width of the first through slot 200a is greater than the width of the second through slot 100d. In this way, the button 200 can move in the third direction z. When the button 200 extends from the opening 100a of the shell 100, if a user presses the button 200, the button 200 can move in the third direction z under the action of the pressure, that is, the button 200 can be pressed to realize the control function of the button 200.

[0096] In the embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 12 The shell 100 also has a third through slot 100e in communication with the second through slot 100d, and the shape of the third through slot 100e matches the shape of the end cap 701. In this way, when the limiting pin 700 is connected with the shell 100, the end cap 701 can reduce the risk of the limiting pin 700 falling off the shell 100.

[0097] Optionally, the number of the first through slot 200a, the second through slot 100d and the limiting pin 700 can be two, and the two first through slots 200a, the two second through slots 100d and the two limiting pins 700 are arranged along the length direction of the button 200 (that is, the fourth direction x) to further improve the reliability of the button 200.

[0098] The working principle of the terminal shown in Figure 10 will be described below:

[0099] As shown in Figure 10 When the terminal is in the game mode, the first connecting shaft 300 can be driven to rotate in the second direction by driving the motor 401, and then the first connecting shaft 300 can drive the first cam 302 and the second cam 305 to rotate in the second direction at the same time, so that the end of the first protruding structure 300a on the first cam 302 is in contact with the button 200, and the end of the second protruding structure 300b on the second cam 305 is in contact with the electronic switch 500. In this way, the first protruding structure 300a can drive at least part of the button 200 to extend through the opening 100a of the shell 100, and the button 200 is in the extended state, so that it can be normally used.

[0100] When the terminal is in the non-game mode, the first connecting shaft 300 can be driven to rotate in the first direction by driving the motor 401, and then the first connecting shaft 300 can drive the first cam 302 and the second cam 305 to rotate in the first direction at the same time, so that the end of the first protruding structure 300a on the first cam 301 is separated from the key 200, the end of the second protruding structure 300b on the second cam 305 is separated from the electronic switch 500, and the first magnet 202 is attracted to the second magnet 303. In this way, the part of the key 200 extending out is retracted into the shell 100, and the key 200 is in a hidden state, so as to reduce the probability of the key 200 being worn and improve the service life of the key 200.

[0101] In summary, the terminal provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises a shell, a key, a first connecting shaft and a driving assembly. The first connecting shaft is driven to rotate by the driving assembly, so that at least part of the key extends out of the opening of the shell, or the part of the key extending out is retracted into the shell. After the key extends out of the opening of the shell, the key is in an extended state and protrudes from the outer surface of the shell, so that it can be normally used. When the part of the key extending out is retracted into the shell, the key is in a hidden state and does not protrude from the outer surface of the shell, so that the shell can effectively protect the key, reduce the probability of the key being worn and improve the service life of the key. Moreover, when the part of the key extending out is retracted into the shell, the flatness of the outer surface of the shell can be improved, so as to improve the appearance of the terminal.

[0102] In the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "a plurality of" refers to two or more, unless otherwise explicitly limited.

[0103] The above description is only optional embodiments of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A terminal, characterized in that: include: A housing (100), a button (200), a first connecting shaft (300), a driving assembly (400) and an electronic switch (500); The outer surface of the housing (100) has an opening (100a); The button (200) is located at the opening (100a); The first connecting shaft (300) is located in the housing (100) and abuts against the button (200); a first protruding structure (300a) is provided on a side wall of the first connecting shaft (300), and the position of the first protruding structure (300a) corresponds to the position of the button (200); The driving assembly (400) is located in the housing (100) and is fixedly connected to the housing (100). The driving assembly (400) is connected to the first connecting shaft (300). The driving assembly (400) is configured to: drive the first connecting shaft (300) to rotate, so that the first protruding structure (300a) rotates; when the end of the first protruding structure (300a) rotates toward the key (200), the first protruding structure (300a) drives at least a portion of the key (200) to extend through the opening (100a); when the end of the first protruding structure (300a) is separated from the key (200), the extended portion of the key (200) retracts into the housing (100); The electronic switch (500) is located in the housing (100), and the electronic switch (500) is located on a side of the first connecting axis (300) away from the button (200); The side wall of the first connecting shaft (300) further comprises a second protruding structure (300b), and the orientation of the second protruding structure (300b) is opposite to that of the first protruding structure (300a); When the end of the first protruding structure (300a) contacts the button (200), the end of the second protruding structure (300b) contacts the electronic switch (500); when the end of the first protruding structure (300a) separates from the button (200), the end of the second protruding structure (300b) separates from the electronic switch (500).

2. The terminal according to claim 1, wherein A side (B) of the first protruding structure (300a) away from the side wall of the first connecting shaft (300) is an arc surface.

3. The terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The first connecting shaft (300) comprises: a connecting shaft body (301), and a first cam (302) sleeved on the connecting shaft body (301), wherein the first cam (302) has a first protruding structure (300a). The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein: The key (200) is in a strip shape, and there are multiple first protruding structures (300a). Among the multiple first protruding structures (300a), two first protruding structures (300a) are arranged along the length direction of the key (200) and are respectively located at two ends of the key (200). The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein: The button (200) comprises: a button body (201), and a first magnet (202) located on a side of the button body (201) close to the first connecting axis (300); The first connecting shaft (300) comprises: a connecting shaft body (301), and a second magnet (303) located on a side wall of the connecting shaft body; Wherein, when the end of the first protruding structure (300a) is separated from the button (200), the first magnet (202) and the second magnet (303) are attracted to each other. The terminal according to claim 5 , wherein: The first end surface (202a) of the first magnet (202) at one end away from the button body (201) and the second end surface (303a) of the second magnet (303) at one end away from the connecting shaft body (301) are both planes; Wherein, after the button (200) extends from the opening (100a), the first end surface (202a) intersects with the second end surface (303a), or the first end surface (202a) is parallel to the second end surface (303a), and the second end surface (303a) is located on the side of the connecting shaft body (301) away from the first end surface (301).

7. The terminal according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The button body (201) has a first installation groove (201a) on one side close to the first connecting shaft (300), and the first magnet (202) is located in the first installation groove (201a); The first connecting shaft (300) further comprises: a mounting member (304) sleeved on the connecting shaft body (301); the mounting member (304) has a second mounting groove (304a) on a side away from the connecting shaft body (301); and the second magnet (303) is located in the second mounting groove (304a). The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein: When the first connecting shaft (300) includes a connecting shaft body (301), the first connecting shaft (300) further includes: a second cam (305) sleeved on the connecting shaft body (301), and the second cam (305) has the second protruding structure (300b).

9. The terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The housing (100) has a receiving cavity (100b) communicating with the opening (100a), and a mounting portion (100c) located in the receiving cavity (100b); at least a portion of the button (200) and the first connecting shaft (300) are located in the receiving cavity (100b); and the driving assembly (400) is fixedly connected to the mounting portion (100c).

10. The terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly (400) comprises: a driving motor (401), a second connecting shaft (402) connected to the driving motor (401), a first gear (403) sleeved on the first connecting shaft (300), and a second gear (404) sleeved on the second connecting shaft (402), wherein the first gear (403) and the second gear (404) are meshed. The terminal according to claim 10 , wherein: The driving assembly (400) further comprises: a third connecting shaft (405) connected to the housing (100), and a third gear (406) sleeved on the third connecting shaft (405), wherein the third gear (406) is respectively engaged with the first gear (403) and the second gear (404).

12. The terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The terminal further comprises: a fixed block (600) located in the housing (100) and connected to the housing (100); the fixed block (600) has a through hole (600a); the fixed block (600) is sleeved on the first connecting shaft (300) through the through hole (600a) and is movably connected to the first connecting shaft (300).

13. The terminal according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The button (200) has a first strip-shaped through-slot (200a), and the housing (100) further has a second strip-shaped through-slot (100d) communicating with the first through-slot (200a); The terminal further comprises: a strip-shaped limiting latch member (700) located in the second through slot (100d) and the first through slot (200a); The length direction of the first through slot (200a) and the length direction of the second through slot (100d) are both perpendicular to the extension direction of the button (200), and the length of the first through slot (200a) is equal to the length of the second through slot (100d), and the difference between the length of the first through slot (200a) and the length of the limiting latch (700) is less than a difference threshold, and the width of the first through slot (200a) is greater than the width of the second through slot (100d).

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