keyboard module

Abstract

A keyboard module includes a first body and a second body. The first body includes a first connector. The second body is electrically connected to the first body and includes a second connector. The second connector is movably disposed in the first connector such that the second body is movably disposed in the first body along a first axis between a first position and a second position, and the second body is rotatably disposed in the first body along a second axis at at least one of the first position and the second position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a keyboard module, and more particularly to a keyboard module with adjustable position and angle. Background Technology

[0002] When typing with a traditional keyboard, users' wrists are easily bent slightly due to the keyboard's design. They have to maintain an uncomfortable operating posture to match the position of the keys, which can lead to wrist pain over time.

[0003] In addition, when users play games using a traditional keyboard, the position of commonly used keys (such as WASD keys and arrow keys) is affected by the shape of the traditional keyboard, causing the wrist of the hand that presses the commonly used keys to need to be bent, and the other hand that controls the mouse will have its range of use affected by the shape of the traditional keyboard. As a result, users are in an uncomfortable operating posture, which can lead to wrist pain over time. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a keyboard module that can reduce the likelihood of wrist pain caused by users' wrists being in an uncomfortable operating posture when using a keyboard for a long time to type or play games.

[0005] A keyboard module of the present invention includes a first body, the first body including a first connector; and a second body electrically connected to the first body and including a second connector. The second connector is movably disposed on the first connector, such that the second body is movably disposed on the first body between a first position and a second position along a first axis. At least one of the first and second positions of the second body is rotatably disposed on the first body about a second axis.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first body includes a first bottom shell and a first positioning member fixed to the first bottom shell. The second body includes a second bottom shell, and the first positioning member extends to the second bottom shell. The second bottom shell includes a plurality of second positioning members, and the first positioning member is movably positioned to one of the plurality of second positioning members.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first positioning member includes a first sub-part and a second sub-part. When the second body is located in a first position relative to the first body, the first sub-part is positioned to one of the plurality of second positioning members. When the second body is located in a second position relative to the first body, the second sub-part is positioned to one of the plurality of second positioning members.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the outer contours of either the first sub-part or the second sub-part correspond in a concave-convex manner to the outer contour of the second positioning member.

[0009] In one embodiment of the invention, the second positioning member is arranged along an arc. The second bottom shell includes a reinforcing wall connected between the plurality of second positioning members.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first positioning member includes a hollow area, which is adapted to allow the first positioning member to deform so that the first positioning member engages with or disengages from one of the second positioning members.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first body includes a first keyboard component, a first circuit component, a first support component, and a first bottom shell arranged sequentially along a second axis. The second body includes a second keyboard component, a second circuit component, a second support component, and a second bottom shell arranged sequentially along the second axis. The first positioning component and the second positioning component are located between the second support component and the second bottom shell.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first body includes an extension member fixed to the first bottom shell and extending from a position between the first support member and the first bottom shell to a position between the second support member and the second bottom shell. The first positioning member is fixed to the extension member.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the keyboard module further includes a flexible flat cable connected to the first circuit component and the second circuit component described above.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting member includes a slide rail, the second body includes a second keyboard component, the interference member is disposed on the slide rail or the second keyboard component, and the second connecting member passes through the interference member, the slide rail and the second keyboard component.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the interference member includes a through groove, and the second connecting member includes a slider and a limiting part. The slider passes through the through groove, the slide rail and the second keyboard member, and the limiting part is connected to the slider and located next to the interference member.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the interference member includes a plate and at least one first positioning part. A groove is formed in the plate. When the limiting part is misaligned with at least one first positioning part, the second body is adapted to move along the first axis. When the limiting part is rotated to engage with at least one first positioning part, the movement of the second body on the first axis is restricted.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the limiting portion has at least one arc-shaped groove on the side facing the slider, and at least one first positioning portion is protruding.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned interference member is disposed on the bottom surface of the first connector, the through groove corresponds to the slide rail, and the slider is sequentially disposed in the through groove, the slide rail and the second keyboard member.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the interference member further includes at least one second positioning part. When the limiting part is misaligned with at least one second positioning part, the second body is adapted to move along the first axis. When the limiting part is rotated to engage with at least one second positioning part, the movement of the second body on the first axis is restricted.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one first positioning part includes two first positioning parts, and the at least one second positioning part includes two second positioning parts. The two first positioning parts are located on both sides of the through groove, and the two second positioning parts are located on both sides of the through groove. The limiting part is elongated, and the width of the limiting part is less than the distance between the two first positioning parts and less than the distance between the two second positioning parts. The length of the limiting part is greater than the distance between the two first positioning parts and greater than the distance between the two second positioning parts.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second keyboard component includes a hole, an interference member is disposed on the bottom surface of the second keyboard component, a through groove corresponds to the hole, the second connector includes a fixing member, and the slider passes through the through groove, the hole and the slide rail in sequence and is connected to the fixing member, so that the second keyboard component is located between the limiting part and the fixing member.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing member includes a stop portion facing the slide rail. The slide rail includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate section connecting the first end and the second end. The width of the first end and the width of the second end are greater than the width of the intermediate section. The length of the stop portion is less than the width of the first end and the width of the second end, but greater than the width of the intermediate section. The width of the stop portion is less than the width of the intermediate section.

[0023] Based on the above, the keyboard module of the present invention allows the second body to freely switch between a first position and a second position relative to the first body, enabling the user to adjust the keyboard module along the first axis to a comfortable wrist position when typing and operating the arrow keys. Furthermore, by rotatably mounting the second body onto the first body, the keyboard module of the present invention allows the user to adjust their wrist position not only along the first axis but also by rotating the second body along the second axis, thereby improving wrist comfort during use. Thus, whether typing or playing games using the keyboard module of the present invention, the user can maintain a comfortable wrist posture, alleviating wrist pain caused by prolonged keyboard use for typing or gaming. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a keyboard module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2A and Figure 2B yes Figure 1A top view of the second body of the keyboard module being rotated and set in the first position on the first body.

[0026] Figure 3A and Figure 3B yes Figure 1 A top view of the second body of the keyboard module being rotated and set in the second position on the first body.

[0027] Figure 4A yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the keyboard module.

[0028] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A A schematic diagram of the first positioning component and the second positioning component.

[0029] Figure 5A and Figure 5B They are Figure 2A and Figure 2B A top view of the internal positioning components of the keyboard module.

[0030] Figure 6A and Figure 6B They are Figure 3A and Figure 3B A top view of the internal positioning components of the keyboard module.

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of the slider and limiting part of the second connecting member.

[0032] Figures 8A to 8D yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the movement of the limiting part of the keyboard module relative to the interference component.

[0033] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of a keyboard module according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A partial schematic diagram from another perspective.

[0035] Figure 11A and Figure 11B yes Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the movement of the limiting part relative to the interference component.

[0036] Figure 12A and Figure 12B yes Figure 9 A top view of the second body of the keyboard module being rotated and set in the first position on the first body.

[0037] Figure 13A and Figure 13B yes Figure 9A top view of the second body of the keyboard module being rotated and set in the second position on the first body.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0039] 100, 100A Keyboard Module

[0040] 110 First Unit

[0041] 111 First Connector

[0042] 111A First End

[0043] 111B Intermediate Section

[0044] 111C Second Terminal

[0045] 112 First Keyboard Component

[0046] 113 First Circuit Component

[0047] 114 First support component

[0048] 115 First positioning component

[0049] 1151 First Subsection

[0050] 1152 Second Subsection

[0051] 1153 Hollow Section

[0052] Hole 1154

[0053] 116 Extension

[0054] 117 First Bottom Shell

[0055] 120 Second Unit

[0056] 121 Second connector

[0057] 1211 Slider

[0058] 1212 Limiting Part

[0059] 1212A Arc-shaped groove

[0060] 1213 Fastener

[0061] 1213A Stop section

[0062] 122 Second Keyboard

[0063] 122A Hole

[0064] 124 Second Circuit Component

[0065] 125 Second support component

[0066] 126 Second bottom shell

[0067] 1261A, 1261B Second Positioning Components

[0068] 1262 Reinforcing Wall

[0069] 133 Interference component

[0070] 1331 plate body

[0071] 1332 First Positioning Department

[0072] 1333 Second Positioning Unit

[0073] 1334 Through slot

[0074] A1 First Axis

[0075] A2 Second Axis

[0076] L1, L8 length

[0077] L2, L3 distance

[0078] L4~L7, L9 width

[0079] P1 First Position

[0080] P2' First Rotation Position

[0081] P2 Second Position

[0082] P2' Second Rotation Position

[0083] θ angle Detailed Implementation

[0084] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a keyboard module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to it. Figure 1 The keyboard module 100 in this embodiment is, for example, a keyboard equipped on a laptop computer. However, in other embodiments, the keyboard module 100 may also be a standard keyboard with independent numeric keys. The type of keyboard module 100 is not limited thereto.

[0085] The keyboard module 100 includes a first body 110 and a second body 120, with the second body 120 electrically connected to the first body 110. In this embodiment, the first body 110 and the second body 120 are, for example, the left and right bodies of the keyboard module 100, to facilitate adjustment to accommodate the positions of the left and right hands. Of course, in other embodiments, if there are other requirements, the first body 110 and the second body 120 can also be the upper and lower bodies of the keyboard module 100, and the classification of the first body 110 and the second body 120 is not limited to this.

[0086] In this embodiment, the second body 120 can be adjusted in position and angle relative to the first body 110 to provide the user with a more comfortable usage state, which will be explained below.

[0087] Figure 2A and Figure 2B yes Figure 1 A top view of the second body of the keyboard module being rotated and set in the first position on the first body. Figure 3A and Figure 3B yes Figure 1 A top view of the second body of the keyboard module being rotated and set in the second position on the first body.

[0088] Please see Figures 1 to 3B In this embodiment, the first body 110 includes a first connector 111, and the second body 120 includes a second connector 121 corresponding to the first connector 111. The first connector 111 is, for example, a slide rail extending along a first axis A1, and is disposed on a side near the second body 120, for example, at the upper right corner of the first body 110. The second connector 121 includes, for example, a slider that slides along this slide rail.

[0089] The second connector 121 is movably disposed on the first connector 111, so that the second body 120 is at a first position P1 along the first axis A1. Figure 2A ) and second position P2 ( Figure 3A The second connector 121 is movably disposed between the first connector 111 and the slide rail 110. In this embodiment, when the second body 120 is in the first position P1, the second connector 121 is located at the upper end of the first connector 111 (slide rail). When the second body 120 is in the second position P2, the second connector 121 is located at the lower end of the first connector 111 (slide rail).

[0090] Compare Figure 2A and Figure 3A It can be seen that when the second body 120 is in the second position P2 relative to the first body 110, the second body 120 will be closer to the user to demonstrate another way of use, which is more suitable for the user to type and can reduce the probability of wrist pain caused by prolonged use of the keyboard for typing.

[0091] In addition, such as Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, when the second body 120 is in the first position P1 relative to the first body 110, the keyboard module 100 can rotate around the second connector 121 as the rotation center, with the second axis A2 (marked on...) Figure 1 Rotate by an angle to the first rotation position P1'. Figure 2BThis allows for another way of using the device, providing users with another option that better suits the posture required when playing video games.

[0092] Similarly, as Figure 3A and Figure 3B As shown, when the second body 120 is in the second position P2 relative to the first body 110, the keyboard module 100 can rotate by an angle about the second axis A2 to the second rotation position P2', using the second connector 121 as the rotation center. Figure 3B This allows for another way of using the keyboard module 100. Therefore, users can adjust the keyboard module 100 to suit their preferred usage style to meet their needs under different operating conditions.

[0093] In addition, the keyboard module 100 can also be used by the second unit 120. Figure 2B The first rotational position P1' moves directly down along the first axis A1 to Figure 3B The second rotation position P2'. Similarly, the keyboard module 100 can also be used by the second unit 120 in... Figure 3B The second rotational position P2' moves directly upward along the first axis A1 to Figure 2B The first rotational position P1'.

[0094] Figure 4A yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the keyboard module. Please refer to... Figure 4A The first body 110, along the second axis A2, also includes, in sequence, a first keyboard component 112, a first circuit component 113, a first support component 114, a first positioning component 115, an extension component 116, and a first bottom shell 117. The second body 120, along the second axis A2, also includes, in sequence, a second keyboard component 122, a second circuit component 124, a second support component 125, and a second bottom shell 126.

[0095] In this embodiment, the second connector 121 and the second keyboard component 122 (labeled as...) Figure 4A The two components are separate, with the second connector 121 passing through the second keyboard component 122. In other embodiments, the second connector 121 and the second keyboard component 122 may also be integrated.

[0096] The first support member 114 and the second support member 125 are respectively disposed on the first bottom shell 117 and the second bottom shell 126, and are used as a support platform for the first circuit component 113 and the second circuit component 124 to provide good support for the first circuit component 113 and the second circuit component 124.

[0097] In this embodiment, the first circuit component 113 and the second circuit component 124 are rigid circuit boards, and the first circuit component 113 and the second circuit component 124 are electrically connected by a flexible flat cable, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first circuit component 113 and the second circuit component 124 may also be two flexible circuit boards, or a combination of a rigid circuit board and a flexible circuit board.

[0098] In addition, in this embodiment, the extension 116 is fixed to the first bottom shell 117, and the extension 116 extends from the first bottom shell 117 to the second bottom shell 126 to the position between the second support 125 and the second bottom shell 126.

[0099] The first positioning member 115 is fixed to the extension member 116, and a portion of the first positioning member 115 is located above the second bottom shell 126. In this embodiment, the first positioning member 115 includes a first sub-part 1151, a second sub-part 1152, and a hollow region 1153. The hollow region 1153 provides space for the first sub-part 1151 and the second sub-part 1152 to deform, so that the first sub-part 1151 and the second sub-part 1152 can be easily deformed.

[0100] The second bottom shell 126 includes a second positioning member 1261A, a second positioning member 1261B, and a reinforcing wall 1262. In this embodiment, the second positioning member 1261A and the second positioning member 1261B are arranged along an arc, which corresponds to the trajectory of the second body 120 rotating relative to the first body 110. Therefore, when the second body 120 rotates relative to the first body 110 from the first position P1 to the first rotation position P1', the first sub-part 1151 can move from the second positioning member 1261A to the second positioning member 1261B, that is, the first sub-part 1151 leaves the second positioning member 1261A and then engages with the second positioning member 1261B. When the second body 120 rotates from the second position P2 to the second rotation position P2' relative to the first body 110, the second sub-part 1152 can move from the second positioning member 1261A to the second positioning member 1261B, that is, the second sub-part 1152 leaves the second positioning member 1261A and then gets into the second positioning member 1261B.

[0101] In addition, the reinforcing wall 1262 is connected between the two second positioning members 1261A and 1261B, and can be used to increase the structural strength of the two second positioning members 1261A and 1261B.

[0102] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A A schematic diagram of the first and second positioning components. Please refer to [the diagram]. Figure 4B In this embodiment, the first positioning member 115 also includes a hole 1154 formed on the side wall. This design can help the deformation of the first sub-part 1151 and the second sub-part 1152 to improve the feel of use.

[0103] Figure 5A and Figure 5B They are Figure 2A and Figure 2B A top view of the internal positioning components of the keyboard module. Please refer to... Figure 5A and Figure 5B In this embodiment, the outer contour of the first sub-part 1151 of the first positioning member 115 corresponds to the outer contour of the second positioning members 1261A and 1261B in a concave-convex fit. Therefore, the first sub-part 1151 of the first positioning member 115 can be selectively engaged with the second positioning member 1261A or the second positioning member 1261B to position the second body 120 at the first position P1 or the first rotational position P1'.

[0104] Specifically, by Figure 5A As can be seen, the second body 120 and the first body 110 can be engaged with the second positioning member 1261A via the first sub-part 1151 of the first positioning member 115 to fix them at the first position P1. Figure 5B As shown, if the user rotates the second body 120 counterclockwise relative to the first body 110, with the second connector 121 as the center and the second axis A2, the first sub-part 1151 can move towards the hollow region 1153 and deform slightly, moving away from the second positioning member 1261A and positioning itself on the second positioning member 1261B, while the second body 120 is fixed at the first rotation position P1'. In this embodiment, the rotation angle θ of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 is, for example, 20 degrees, but is not limited to this.

[0105] Figure 6A and Figure 6B They are Figure 3A and Figure 3B A top view of the internal positioning components of the keyboard module. Please refer to... Figure 6A and Figure 6B Similarly, in this embodiment, the outer contour of the second sub-part 1152 of the first positioning member 115 corresponds in a concave-convex fit to the outer contour of the second positioning members 1261A and 1261B. Therefore, the second sub-part 1152 of the first positioning member 115 can be selectively engaged with the second positioning member 1261A or the second positioning member 1261B to position the second body 120 at the second position P2 or the second rotational position P2'.

[0106] Depend on Figure 6A As can be seen, the second body 120 and the first body 110 can be engaged with the second positioning member 1261A via the second sub-part 1152 of the first positioning member 115 to fix them in the second position P2. Furthermore, as... Figure 6BAs shown, if the user rotates the second body 120 counterclockwise relative to the first body 110, with the second connector 121 as the center and the second axis A2, the second sub-part 1152 can move towards the hollow region 1153 and slightly deform, thus moving away from the second positioning member 1261A and positioning itself on the second positioning member 1261B, while the second body 120 is fixed at the second rotation position P2'. Of course, in other embodiments, the number and position of the second positioning members are not limited to the diagram, and more fixed positions of the second body 120 after rotation can be provided.

[0107] In addition, please return to Figure 4A In this embodiment, the second connecting member 121 includes a slider 1211, a limiting part 1212, and a fixing member 1213. The slider 1211 is a cylinder so that the slider 1211 can rotate about the second axis A2. The slider 1211 and the limiting part 1212 can be an integral structure, and the slider 1211 can be fixed to the fixing member 1213 by gluing or screwing. This invention does not limit this. Of course, in other embodiments, the shape of the slider 1211 can also be a polygon, such as a rectangle. The shape of the slider 1211 is not limited to the above, as long as the slider 1211 can be located at the first end 111A (marked at...) of the first connecting member 111. Figure 9 ) and the second end 111C (marked in Figure 9 Simply rotate it.

[0108] In this embodiment, to prevent the second body 120 from easily moving relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1 due to accidental user touch, the interference member 133 is fixed to the non-key side of the first keyboard component 112 along the second axis A2, and is positioned corresponding to the first connecting member 111. The slider 1211 passes sequentially through the slot 1334 of the interference member 133 and the first connecting member 111 of the first keyboard component 112 along the direction of the second axis A2. Figure 4A ) and the holes of the second keyboard component 122 (such as Figure 9 After the indicated hole 122A is made, it is attached to the fastener 1213. The slider 1211 of the assembled second connector 121 can slide along the slide rail of the first connector 111.

[0109] In this embodiment, the interference member 133 includes a plate 1331, two first positioning portions 1332, and two second positioning portions 1333. A through groove 1334 is formed on the plate 1331, with the two first positioning portions 1332 located on both sides of the through groove 1334, and the two second positioning portions 1333 located on both sides of the through groove 1334. In this embodiment, the two first positioning portions 1332 and the two second positioning portions 1333 are four protrusions protruding from the plate 1331. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of first positioning portions 1332 and second positioning portions 1333 may also be only one.

[0110] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of the slider and limiting part of the second connecting member. Please refer to... Figure 7 In this embodiment, the limiting part 1212 is elongated and has two arc-shaped grooves 1212A on the side facing the slider 1211. The two arc-shaped grooves 1212A are used to cooperate with the first positioning part 1332 or the second positioning part 1333 to fix the relative position.

[0111] Specifically, Figures 8A to 8D yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the movement of the limiting part of the keyboard module relative to the interference element. Please refer to [the relevant documentation / reference]. Figure 4A , Figure 7 and Figure 8A In this embodiment, the length L1 of the limiting part 1212 is ( Figure 8A The distance L2 between the two first positioning parts 1332 is greater than the distance between them. Figure 8B It is also greater than the distance L3 between the two second positioning parts 1333. Figure 8A Therefore, when the limiting part 1212 is located... Figure 8A When the limiting part 1212 is in the correct position, it will cover the two first positioning parts 1332, so that the two first positioning parts 1332 are located in the two arc-shaped grooves 1212A of the limiting part 1212 and abut against the bottom of the two arc-shaped grooves 1212A. In this way, the relative position of the second connecting member 121 and the interference member 133 is fixed.

[0112] Since the interference member 133 is fixed to the first keyboard component 112, the relative position of the second connector 121 and the first keyboard component 112 is also fixed. Furthermore, since the second connector 121 passes through the hole in the second keyboard component 122, the second keyboard component 122 can rotate relative to the second connector 121. However, the second keyboard component 122 is restricted by the arc-shaped groove 1212A of the second connector 121, which is positioned by the first positioning part 1332 of the interference member 133, and cannot move relative to the first keyboard component 112 along the first axis A1.

[0113] Therefore, when the limiting part 1212 is located Figure 8A When in position, the second body 120 cannot move relative to the first body 110; the second body 120 can only rotate relative to the first body 110 and is positioned at the first position P1 or the first rotation position P1'. In this way, the second body 120 will not move relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1 to the second position P2 or the second rotation position P2' due to accidental touch by the user.

[0114] When the user wishes to move the second body 120 downward relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1, the fixing member 1213 of the second connecting member 121 (shown in the figure) can be rotated. Figure 4A This causes the limiting part 1212 to rotate to... Figure 8B The location.

[0115] Depend on Figure 8B As can be seen, in this embodiment, the width L4 of the limiting part 1212 is less than the distance L2 between the two first positioning parts 1332 and less than the distance L3 between the two second positioning parts 1333. In some embodiments, the width L4 of the limiting part 1212 may be wider than the width of the slot 1334 of the interference member 133 to prevent the two from separating.

[0116] When the limiting part 1212 rotates 90 degrees, as Figure 8B As shown, after extending vertically, the limiting part 1212 is offset from the first positioning part 1332, and the limiting part 1212 can move relative to the interference member 133 along the first axis A1. Figure 8C The location. In Figures 8B to 8C During the process, the second connector 121, which passes through the hole in the second body 120, will also cause the second body 120 to move relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1 to the second position P2. Figure 3A ).

[0117] To prevent the second body 120 from accidentally moving away from the second position P2 or the second rotation position P2' due to user touch, the user can rotate the fixing member 1213 of the second connector 121 again. Figure 4A This causes the limiting part 1212 to rotate to... Figure 8D The position. At this time, the limiting part 1212 will cover the two second positioning parts 1333, so that the two second positioning parts 1333 are located in the two arc-shaped grooves 1212A of the limiting part 1212. Figure 7 The limiting part 1212 is placed inside the two arc-shaped grooves 1212A and abuts against the bottom of the grooves. Therefore, the relative position of the limiting part 1212 and the interference member 133 is fixed again.

[0118] In this way, when the limiting part 1212 is located Figure 8D When in position P2, the second body 120 cannot move relative to the first body 110; the second body 120 can only rotate relative to the first body 110 and is positioned at the second position P2 or the second rotation position P2'. The second body 120 will not affect the user experience if the user accidentally moves it relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1 while typing or playing games.

[0119] It is worth mentioning that the placement of the interference element 133 is not limited thereto. Another embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that in the following embodiments, elements that are the same or similar to those in the previous embodiment are represented by the same or similar symbols, and will not be described in detail again. Only the main differences will be explained.

[0120] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of a keyboard module according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 9 , Figure 9 Keyboard module 100A and Figure 4A The main differences in the keyboard module 100 are the configuration position of the interference member 133, the assembly order of the slider 1211, and the form of the fixing member 1213.

[0121] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A partial schematic diagram from another perspective. Please refer to... Figure 10 In this embodiment, the interference member 133 is disposed on the bottom surface of the second keyboard component 122, for example, by means of heat fusion, and the through groove 1334 of the interference member 133 corresponds to the hole 122A of the second keyboard component 122. One end of the slider 1211 ( Figure 10 The upper end of the slider 1211 passes sequentially from bottom to top through the slot 1334 of the interference member 133, the hole 122A of the second keyboard member 122, and the first connecting member 111 (slide rail) and then connects to the fixing member 1213. Figure 10 The lower end of the keyboard component 122 is connected to the limiting part 1212. Therefore, after assembly, the second keyboard component 122 is located between the limiting part 1212 and the fixing part 1213.

[0122] In this embodiment, the fixing member 1213 includes a stop portion 1213A facing the first connecting member 111 (slide rail). The stop portion 1213A is elongated. Please return Figure 9 The first connector 111 (slide rail) includes a first end 111A, a second end 111C, and an intermediate section 111B connecting the first end 111A and the second end 111C.

[0123] The width L5 of the first end 111A and the width L7 of the second end 111C are greater than the width L6 of the middle section 111B. Stop portion 1213A ( Figure 10 The length L8 of the stop portion 1213A is less than the width L5 of the first end 111A and the width L7 of the second end 111C, and is greater than the width L6 of the middle section 111B. The width L9 of the stop portion 1213A is less than the width L7 of the middle section 111B.

[0124] Therefore, when the extending direction of the stop portion 1213A is parallel to the extending direction of the first connecting member 111 (slide rail), the stop portion 1213A can move from the first end 111A through the intermediate section 111B to the second end 111C, or vice versa. When the extending direction of the stop portion 1213A is perpendicular to the extending direction of the first connecting member 111 (slide rail), if the stop portion 1213A is located at the first end 111A, the stop portion 1213A will be blocked by the edge of the first end 111A and will not be able to move to the intermediate section 111B. When the extending direction of the stop portion 1213A is perpendicular to the extending direction of the first connecting member 111 (slide rail), if the stop portion 1213A is located at the second end 111C, the stop portion 1213A will be blocked by the edge of the second end 111C and will not be able to move to the intermediate section 111B.

[0125] In other words, the user can control whether the second body 120 can move relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1 by rotating the fixing member 1213.

[0126] Figure 11A and Figure 11B yes Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing the movement of the limiting part relative to the interference element. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 11A and Figure 11B In this embodiment, the interference member 133 is fixed to the second keyboard member 122, and the slider 1211 passes through the hole 122A of the second keyboard member 122. Figure 11B The second connecting member 121 can only rotate relative to the second keyboard member 122, but cannot move relative to the second keyboard member 122. Therefore, in this embodiment, the limiting part 1212 will only engage with the first positioning part 1332. The engagement relationship between the limiting part 1212 and the first positioning part 1332 can be used to fix the relative position between the second connecting member 121 and the second keyboard member 122.

[0127] Figure 12A and Figure 12B yes Figure 9 A top view of the second body of the keyboard module, rotated and mounted in the first position on the first body 110. (See attached diagram.) Figure 12A and Figure 12B When the second body 120 is located at the first position P1 and the first rotational position P1' relative to the first body 110, the extension direction of the stop portion 1213A is perpendicular to the first axis A1, which can prevent the second body 120 from moving relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1. At the same time, the arc-shaped groove 1212A of the second connecting member 121 is positioned at the first positioning portion 1332 of the interference member 133.

[0128] Figure 13A and Figure 13B yes Figure 9A top view of the second body of the keyboard module, rotated and mounted in a second position on the first body 110. (See attached diagram.) Figure 13A and Figure 13B To move the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1, simply rotate the connecting member 1213 so that the extending direction of the stop part 1213A is parallel to the first axis A1. The stop part 1213A can then pass through the intermediate section 111B into the second end 111C and move to... Figure 13A The second position P2. Then, simply rotate the connecting member 1213 again so that the extending direction of the stop portion 1213A is perpendicular to the first axis A1. Figure 13B This prevents the second body 120 from moving relative to the first body 110 along the first axis A1. In this way, the second body 120 can rotate relative to the first body 110 at the second position P2 and the second rotational position P2' without moving along the first axis A1. Simultaneously, the arc-shaped groove 1212A of the second connecting member 121 is positioned at the first positioning portion 1332 of the interference member 133.

[0129] In summary, the keyboard module of the present invention allows the second body to freely switch between a first position and a second position relative to the first body, enabling the user to adjust the keyboard module along the first axis to a comfortable wrist position when typing and operating the arrow keys. Furthermore, by rotatably mounting the second body onto the first body, the keyboard module of the present invention allows the user to adjust their wrist position not only along the first axis but also by rotating the second body along the second axis, thereby improving wrist comfort and reducing the likelihood of wrist pain caused by prolonged typing or gaming.

[0130] Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A keyboard module, characterized in that, include: A first body, including a first connector; and The second body is electrically connected to the first body and includes a second connector, wherein the second connector is movably disposed on the first connector, such that the second body is movably disposed on the first body between a first position and a second position along a first axis, and the second body is rotatably disposed on the first body at at least one of the first position and the second position along a second axis. The first connector includes a slide rail, the second body includes a second keyboard component, an interference component is disposed on the slide rail or the second keyboard component, and the second connector passes through the interference component, the slide rail and the second keyboard component. The interference member includes a through groove, and the second connector includes a slider and a limiting part. The slider passes through the through groove, the slide rail and the second keyboard component, and the limiting part is connected to the slider and located next to the interference member.

2. The keyboard module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first body includes a first bottom shell and a first positioning member fixed to the first bottom shell. The second body includes a second bottom shell, the first positioning member extends to the second bottom shell, the second bottom shell includes a plurality of second positioning members, and the first positioning member is movably positioned to one of the second positioning members.

3. The keyboard module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first positioning element includes a first sub-part and a second sub-part. When the second body is located in the first position relative to the first body, the first sub-part is positioned with one of the second positioning elements. When the second body is in the second position relative to the first body, the second sub-part is positioned to one of the second positioning members.

4. The keyboard module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer contours of either the first sub-part or the second sub-part correspond in a concave-convex manner to the outer contour of the second positioning member.

5. The keyboard module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second positioning elements are arranged along an arc, and the second bottom shell includes reinforcing walls connected between the second positioning elements.

6. The keyboard module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first positioning element includes a hollow area adapted to allow the first positioning element to deform so that it engages with or disengages from one of the second positioning elements.

7. The keyboard module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first body includes a first keyboard component, a first circuit component, a first support component, and a first bottom shell arranged sequentially along the second axis. The second body includes a second keyboard component, a second circuit component, a second support component, and a second bottom shell arranged sequentially along the second axis. The first positioning component and the second positioning component are located between the second support component and the second bottom shell.

8. The keyboard module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first body includes an extension fixed to the first bottom shell and extending from a position between the first support member and the first bottom shell to a position between the second support member and the second bottom shell, wherein the first positioning member is fixed to the extension.

9. The keyboard module according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a flexible flat cable connected to the first circuit component and the second circuit component.

10. The keyboard module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interference member includes a plate and at least one first positioning part. The through groove is formed in the plate. When the limiting part is misaligned from the at least one first positioning part, the second body is adapted to move along the first axis. When the limiting part is rotated to engage with the at least one first positioning part, the movement of the second body on the first axis is restricted.

11. The keyboard module according to claim 10, characterized in that, The limiting part has at least one arc-shaped groove on the side facing the slider, and the at least one first positioning part is protruding.

12. The keyboard module according to claim 10, characterized in that, The interference element is disposed on the bottom surface of the first connector, the through groove corresponds to the slide rail, and the slider is sequentially disposed in the through groove, the slide rail and the second keyboard component.

13. The keyboard module according to claim 12, characterized in that, The interference element also includes at least one second positioning part. When the limiting part is misaligned with the at least one second positioning part, the second body is adapted to move along the first axis. When the limiting part is rotated to engage with the at least one second positioning part, the movement of the second body on the first axis is restricted.

14. The keyboard module according to claim 13, characterized in that, The at least one first positioning part includes two first positioning parts, and the at least one second positioning part includes two second positioning parts. The two first positioning parts are located on both sides of the through groove, and the two second positioning parts are located on both sides of the through groove. The limiting part is elongated, and the width of the limiting part is less than the distance between the two first positioning parts and less than the distance between the two second positioning parts. The length of the limiting part is greater than the distance between the two first positioning parts and greater than the distance between the two second positioning parts.

15. The keyboard module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second keyboard component includes a hole, the interference member is disposed on the bottom surface of the second keyboard component, the through groove corresponds to the hole, the second connector includes a fixing member, the slider passes through the through groove, the hole and the slide rail in sequence and is connected to the fixing member, so that the second keyboard component is located between the limiting part and the fixing member.

16. The keyboard module according to claim 15, characterized in that, The fastener includes a stop portion facing the slide rail. The slide rail includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate section connecting the first end and the second end. The width of the first end and the width of the second end are greater than the width of the intermediate section. The length of the stop portion is less than the width of the first end and the width of the second end, but greater than the width of the intermediate section. The width of the stop portion is less than the width of the intermediate section.

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