Touchpad module and electronic computer having the same

Abstract

The present application provides a touchpad module and an electronic computer with the touchpad module. The touchpad module includes a touchpad, a first substrate, a second substrate and two elastic elements. The first substrate is arranged below the touchpad and includes a first stop portion and a second stop portion. The second substrate is arranged between the touchpad and the first substrate and includes a third stop portion and a fourth stop portion. The third stop portion is engaged with the first stop portion and the fourth stop portion is engaged with the second stop portion. The elastic elements are arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate. According to the touch pressure of external force, the touchpad swings towards the first substrate with the engaged position of the second stop portion and the fourth stop portion as the fulcrum, and simultaneously drives the second substrate to swing, so that the second substrate presses one of the elastic elements and the third stop portion is disengaged from the first stop portion.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of input devices, and more particularly to an input device with touch control function. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, the booming of electronic devices brings much convenience to human life. Therefore, how to make the operation of electronic devices more humanized is an important issue. For example, the electronic devices commonly used in daily life are notebook computers, mobile phones, satellite navigation devices, etc. Due to the significant improvement of storage capacity and processor operation performance of the electronic devices, the functions of the electronic devices become increasingly powerful and complex. In order to efficiently operate the electronic devices, the manufacturers of the electronic devices use touchpads as input devices to control the electronic devices.

[0003] Referring to Figure 1 , which is a structural schematic diagram of a notebook computer and its touchpad module. The touchpad module 1 is disposed in the housing 21 of the notebook computer 2 and at least partially exposed for a user to contact and operate the notebook computer 2. For example, the user can contact the touchpad module 1 with a finger and slide on the touchpad module 1 to move the cursor 23 on the screen 22, or press the touchpad module 1 to make the notebook computer 2 execute a specific function. Therefore, the touchpad module 1 can replace the function of a mouse, so that the user does not need to carry or install a mouse, which is inconvenient.

[0004] Referring to Figures 2-3 , Figure 2 , which is a conceptual schematic diagram of the touchpad module shown in Figure 1 when not pressed, Figure 3 , which is a conceptual schematic diagram of the touchpad module shown in Figure 2 after being pressed. The housing 21 of the notebook computer 2 has an inwardly recessed frame 24, and the touchpad module 1 is disposed in the frame 24. The touchpad module 1 includes support structures 11 and trigger portions 12 disposed on opposite sides of the frame 24, and a touch plate 13. The touch plate 13 of the touchpad module 1 is connected to the support structures 11, so that the touch plate 13 of the touchpad module 1 can swing relative to the trigger portions 12 with the support structures 11 as the fulcrum. In addition, the touchpad module 1 includes switches 14 located below the touch plate 13 and corresponding to the trigger portions 12.

[0005] Furthermore, when the user presses the touchpad 13, the touchpad 13 swings downward relative to the trigger portion 12 with the support structure 11 as the fulcrum until the switch 14 of the touchpad module 1 abuts against the trigger portion 12 on the frame 24, so that the switch 14 is triggered to output a switch signal to the notebook computer 2, thereby causing the notebook computer 2 to perform a corresponding function. When the user no longer presses the touchpad 13, the touchpad 13 swings upward relative to the trigger portion 12 according to the elastic force of the support structure 11, so that the touchpad 13 returns to the original position.

[0006] However, the main pressing function of the touchpad module 1 is related to the surface material (such as glass) of the touchpad 13 and the overall rigidity of the printed circuit board. However, with the trend of the notebook computer 2 becoming lighter and thinner, the surface material of the touchpad 13 will use a thin material to replace glass, and the thickness of the printed circuit board will also be relatively thin. In this case, according to the current architecture of the touchpad module 1, that is, the support structure 11 is mainly connected to the upper and lower parts by iron or plastic structure (such as sponge), and the deformation of the iron or plastic structure allows the touchpad 13 to swing up and down. If the touchpad 13 is made of a thin material, it will inevitably cause the overall rigidity of the touchpad 13 to be insufficient and affect the pressing function. Therefore, how to improve the above problems is the focus of attention for relevant personnel in the field. SUMMARY

[0007] One of the purposes of the present application is to provide a touchpad module with a better structural flatness and rigidity, and further provide uniform pressing force and pressing stroke.

[0008] Other purposes and advantages of the present application can be further understood from the technical features disclosed in the present application.

[0009] To achieve one or some or all of the above-mentioned purposes or other purposes, the present application provides a touchpad module applied to an electronic computer, the touchpad module is arranged in a frame of the electronic computer, and the touchpad module comprises a touchpad, a first substrate, a second substrate, a first elastic element and a second elastic element. The touchpad comprises a switch. The first substrate is arranged below the touchpad, the first substrate comprises a triggering part and first and second stop parts located on two sides of the triggering part, and the triggering part corresponds to the switch. The second substrate is arranged between the touchpad and the first substrate, the second substrate comprises third and fourth stop parts, the third stop part is engaged with the first stop part, and the fourth stop part is engaged with the second stop part. The first elastic element is arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second elastic element is arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate and located on one side of the first elastic element. The first region of the touchpad is pressed by external force, so that the touchpad swings in the direction close to the first substrate with the engagement between the second stop part and the fourth stop part as a fulcrum, the switch contacts the triggering part, and the second substrate is swung in the direction close to the first substrate at the same time, in the process of swinging of the second substrate, the second substrate presses the first elastic element to make the first elastic element deform, and the third stop part is disengaged from the first stop part.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present application, the second region of the touchpad is pressed by external force, so that the touchpad swings in the direction close to the first substrate with the engagement between the first stop part and the third stop part as a fulcrum, the switch contacts the triggering part, and the second substrate is swung in the direction close to the first substrate at the same time, in the process of swinging of the second substrate, the second substrate presses the second elastic element to make the second elastic element deform, and the fourth stop part is disengaged from the second stop part.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present application, the first substrate further comprises first and second side edge regions opposite to each other, the second substrate further comprises third and fourth side edge regions opposite to each other, the first side edge region corresponds to the third side edge region, the second side edge region corresponds to the fourth side edge region, the triggering part, the first stop part and the second stop part are located in the first side edge region, and the third stop part and the fourth stop part are located in the third side edge region.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, the first substrate further comprises at least one first engaging part, the second substrate further comprises at least one second engaging part, the first engaging part is located in the second side edge region of the first substrate, the second engaging part is located in the fourth side edge region of the second substrate, and the first engaging part is engaged with the second engaging part.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present application, the first substrate further comprises a recessed portion recessed toward a direction away from the second substrate, and the second substrate further comprises a barrier wall extending toward a direction close to the first substrate, the recessed portion is located in the first side edge area of the first substrate, and the barrier wall is located in the third side edge area of the second substrate.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present application, the third stop portion and the fourth stop portion are respectively connected to the barrier wall, the barrier wall extends toward a first direction close to the first substrate, the third stop portion and the fourth stop portion respectively extend toward a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are not parallel to each other.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present application, the first elastic element and the second elastic element are located between the first side edge area of the first substrate and the second side edge area of the second substrate, and the first elastic element and the second elastic element respectively comprise a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion and an inclined portion. The first connecting portion is connected to the recessed portion of the first substrate. The second connecting portion is connected to the second substrate and located at one side of the barrier wall. The inclined portion is connected between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present application, the touchpad module further comprises a third substrate, the third substrate is arranged between the touchpad and the first substrate, the first substrate further comprises a first side edge area and a second side edge area opposite to each other, the trigger portion, the first stop portion and the second stop portion are located in the first side edge area, the second substrate is arranged corresponding to the first side edge area, and the third substrate is arranged corresponding to the second side edge area.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present application, the first substrate further comprises at least one first engaging portion, the third substrate comprises at least one second engaging portion, the first engaging portion is located in the second side edge area of the first substrate, and the first engaging portion engages with the second engaging portion.

[0018] In an embodiment of the present application, the touchpad comprises a circuit board and an upper cover plate, the upper cover plate is arranged above the circuit board, and the switch is arranged on the circuit board.

[0019] To achieve one or some or all of the above-mentioned purposes or other purposes, the present application also provides an electronic computer, comprising a housing, a processor and a touchpad module. The housing has an inwardly recessed frame. The processor is arranged in the housing. The touchpad module is arranged in the frame and electrically connected with the processor. The touchpad module comprises a touchpad, a first substrate, a second substrate, a first elastic element and a second elastic element. The touchpad comprises a switch. The first substrate is arranged below the touchpad and comprises a triggering portion and first and second stop portions located on both sides of the triggering portion, the triggering portion corresponding to the switch. The second substrate is arranged between the touchpad and the first substrate and comprises third and fourth stop portions, the third stop portion being engaged with the first stop portion and the fourth stop portion being engaged with the second stop portion. The first elastic element is arranged between the first and second substrates. The second elastic element is arranged between the first and second substrates and located on one side of the first elastic element. The first region of the touchpad is pressed by external force, so that the touchpad swings in the direction of approaching the first substrate with the engagement between the first and third stop portions as the fulcrum, the switch contacts the triggering portion, and at the same time drives the second substrate to swing in the direction of approaching the first substrate. In the process of swinging of the second substrate, the second substrate presses the first elastic element to make the first elastic element deform, and the fourth stop portion is disengaged from the second stop portion.

[0020] The touchpad module of the embodiment of the present application uses the combination of the stop portions and the elastic elements to maintain the height of the side below the touchpad consistent, thereby making the touchpad module have better structural flatness and providing uniform pressing force and pressing stroke. In addition, the design of the groove portion on the first substrate and the barrier wall on the second substrate greatly improves the overall structural rigidity of the touchpad module, thereby meeting the demand for thinness.

[0021] In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are described in detail below, and the accompanying drawings are described as follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 The structure of a known notebook computer and its touchpad module is shown.

[0023] Figure 2 The conceptual schematic diagram of the touchpad module shown in Figure 1 is not pressed.

[0024] Figure 3 The conceptual schematic diagram of the touchpad module shown in Figure 2 is pressed.

[0025] Figure 4 The appearance structure schematic diagram of an electronic computer and its touchpad module according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 5 As shown in Figure 4 the appearance structure schematic diagram of the touchpad module.

[0027] Figure 6 As shown in Figure 5 the element exploded schematic diagram of the touchpad module.

[0028] Figure 7 As shown in Figure 5 the element exploded schematic diagram of the touchpad module from another perspective.

[0029] Figure 8 As shown in Figure 5 the cross-sectional schematic diagram along the AA line segment.

[0030] Figure 9 As shown in Figure 5 the cross-sectional schematic diagram along the BB line segment.

[0031] Figure 10 As shown in Figure 5 the cross-sectional schematic diagram along the CC line segment.

[0032] Figure 11 As shown in the structure schematic diagram of the touchpad module before pressing of the embodiment.

[0033] Figure 12 As shown in the structure schematic diagram of the touchpad module after pressing of the embodiment.

[0034] Figure 13 As shown in the element exploded schematic diagram of the touchpad module of another embodiment of the application.

[0035] Figure 14 As shown in Figure 13 the element exploded schematic diagram of the touchpad module from another perspective.

[0036] The reference signs are as follows:

[0037] 1, 3, 3a: touchpad module

[0038] 2: notebook computer

[0039] 4: electronic computer

[0040] 11: support structure

[0041] 12: trigger part

[0042] 13: touch plate

[0043] 14: switch

[0044] 21, 41: shell

[0045] 22, 42: screen

[0046] 23, 43: cursor

[0047] 24, 44: frame

[0048] 45: processor

[0049] 30: touch pad

[0050] 31: first substrate

[0051] 32: second substrate

[0052] 33: first elastic element

[0053] 34: second elastic element

[0054] 35: third substrate

[0055] 300: switch

[0056] 301: upper cover plate

[0057] 302: circuit board

[0058] 310: trigger portion

[0059] 311: first stop portion

[0060] 312: second stop portion

[0061] 313: first engaging portion

[0062] 314: recessed portion

[0063] 321: third stop portion

[0064] 322: fourth stop portion

[0065] 323, 323a: second engaging portion

[0066] 324: barrier

[0067] C1: first connecting portion

[0068] C2: second connecting portion

[0069] C3: inclined portion

[0070] D1: first direction

[0071] D2: second direction

[0072] G: gap

[0073] S1: first side edge region

[0074] S2: second side edge region

[0075] S3: third side edge region

[0076] S4: fourth side edge region

[0077] R1: first region

[0078] R2: second region DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0079] Referring to Figure 4 , which is a schematic diagram of an external structure of an electronic computer and a touchpad module thereof according to an embodiment of the present application. The electronic computer 4 is, for example, a notebook computer, but is not limited thereto, and includes a housing 41, a screen 42, a processor 45, and a touchpad module 3. The processor 45 is disposed in the housing 41 and is used to process electronic signals of the electronic computer 4. The housing 41 has a frame 44 (as shown in Figure 11 , 12 indicated) that is inwardly recessed. The touchpad module 3 can be disposed in the frame 44 and electrically connected to the processor 45. At least a portion of the touchpad module 3 is exposed to the outside to be contacted by a user to operate the electronic computer 4. For example, the user can move a cursor 43 on the screen 42 by contacting the touchpad module 3 with a finger and sliding on the touchpad module 3, or can make the electronic computer 4 perform a specific function by pressing the touchpad module 3.

[0080] Further descriptions will be made below with respect to other detailed configurations of the touchpad module 3 according to the embodiment of the present application.

[0081] Referring to Figures 5-10 , Figure 5 , which is a schematic diagram of an external structure of a touchpad module according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 , which is an exploded schematic diagram of the touchpad module according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 6 , which is an exploded schematic diagram of the touchpad module according to an embodiment of the present application from another perspective. Figure 5 , which is a cross-sectional schematic diagram along an AA line segment as indicated. Figure 7 , which is a cross-sectional schematic diagram along a BB line segment as indicated. Figure 5 , which is a cross-sectional schematic diagram along a CC line segment as indicated. Figure 8 Figure 5 As Figure 9 Figure 5 As Figure 10 Figure 5 As

[0082] As Figures 5-10 ​​​As shown, the touchpad module 3 of this embodiment includes a touch plate 30, a first substrate 31, a second substrate 32, a first elastic element 33, and a second elastic element 34. The touch plate 30 includes a switch 300. The first substrate 31 is disposed below the touch plate 30 and includes a trigger portion 310 and a first stop portion 311 and a second stop portion 312 located on both sides of the trigger portion. The trigger portion 310 of the first substrate 31 corresponds to the switch 300 of the touch plate 30. The second substrate 32 is disposed between the touch plate 30 and the first substrate 31 and includes a third stop portion 321 and a fourth stop portion 322. When the first substrate 31 and the second substrate 32 are assembled together, the first stop portion 311 of the first substrate 31 engages with the third stop portion 321 of the second substrate 32, and the second stop portion 312 of the first substrate 31 engages with the fourth stop portion 322 of the second substrate 32. The first elastic element 33 is disposed between the first substrate 31 and the second substrate 32. The second elastic element 34 is disposed between the first substrate 31 and the second substrate 32 and is located on one side of the first elastic element 33.

[0083] like Figures 5-10 As shown, the touch plate 30 of this embodiment includes an upper cover plate 301 and a circuit board 302. The upper cover plate 301 is disposed above the circuit board 302, and the upper cover plate 301 and the circuit board 302 are glued to each other by an adhesive layer (not shown). A switch 300 is disposed on the surface of the circuit board 301 facing the first substrate 31 and the second substrate 32. In this embodiment, the material of the upper cover plate 301 is, for example, polyester film (mylar), but the present invention is not limited thereto. The material of the upper cover plate 301 can be replaced with the required material according to the actual needs. The switch 300 is, for example, a metal dome elastomer, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the materials of the first substrate 31 and the second substrate 32 are, for example, metal, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0084] like Figures 6-10 As shown, in this embodiment, the first substrate 31 further includes a first side edge region S1 and a second side edge region S2 that are opposite to each other, while the second substrate 32 further includes a third side edge region S3 and a fourth side edge region S4 that are opposite to each other. The first side edge region S1 of the first substrate 31 and the third side edge region S3 of the second substrate 32 correspond to each other, and the second side edge region S2 of the first substrate 31 and the fourth side edge region S4 of the second substrate 32 correspond to each other. In this embodiment, the trigger portion 310, the first stop portion 311, and the second stop portion 312 of the first substrate 31 are all located within the first side edge region S1, while the third stop portion 321 and the fourth stop portion 322 of the second substrate 32 are all located within the third side edge region S3.

[0085] like Figure 6 , Figure 7and Figure 9 As shown, the first substrate 31 in this embodiment further includes at least one first engaging portion 313, and the second substrate 32 further includes at least one second engaging portion 323. In this embodiment, the number of first engaging portions 313 is, for example, three, and the number of second engaging portions 323 is, for example, three, but the present invention does not limit the number of first engaging portions 313 and second engaging portions 323. In this embodiment, these first engaging portions 313 are located in the second side edge region S2 of the first substrate 31, and these second engaging portions 323 are located in the fourth side edge region S4 of the second substrate 32, and these first engaging portions 313 and these second engaging portions 323 are opposite to each other in pairs. When the first substrate 31 and the second substrate 32 are assembled together, these first engaging portions 313 respectively engage with the corresponding second engaging portions 323.

[0086] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first substrate 31 in this embodiment further includes a recessed portion 314 recessed in a direction away from the second substrate 32, while the second substrate 32 further includes a barrier 324 extending in a direction close to the first substrate 31. In this embodiment, the recessed portion 314 is located within the first side edge region S1 of the first substrate 31, and the barrier 324 is located within the third side edge region S3 of the second substrate 32. That is, the recessed portion 314 of the first substrate 31 and the barrier 324 of the second substrate 32 are positioned at corresponding locations. It should be noted that the recessed portion 314 is formed by bending the first substrate 31, and the barrier 324 is also formed by bending the second substrate 32. The purpose of the recessed portion 314 and the barrier 324 is to increase the structural strength of the first substrate 31 and the second substrate 32, thereby significantly improving the overall structural strength of the touchpad module 3.

[0087] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the third stop portion 321 and the fourth stop portion 322 of the second substrate 32 are respectively connected to one end of the baffle wall 324, and the baffle wall 324 extends toward the first direction D1 close to the first substrate 31. The third stop portion 321 and the fourth stop portion 322 extend toward the second direction D1 respectively. The first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are not parallel to each other. In this embodiment, the first direction D1 and the second direction D1 are, for example, perpendicular to each other, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0088] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 10As shown, the first elastic element 33 and the second elastic element 34 of the present embodiment are located between the first side edge region S1 of the first substrate 31 and the second side edge region S2 of the second substrate 32, specifically, the first elastic element 33 is located on one side of the engaging position of the first stop portion 311 and the third stop portion 321, and the second elastic element 34 is located on one side of the engaging position of the second stop portion 312 and the fourth stop portion 322, that is, the first stop portion 311, the second stop portion 312, the third stop portion 321 and the fourth stop portion 322 are located between the first elastic element 33 and the second elastic element 34, but the present application is not limited thereto, in other embodiments, the first elastic element 33 and the second elastic element 34 can also be arranged between the first stop portion 311, the second stop portion 312, the third stop portion 321 and the fourth stop portion 322. In the present embodiment, the first elastic element 33 and the second elastic element 34 respectively include a first connecting portion C1, a second connecting portion C2 and an inclined portion C3. The first connecting portion C1 is connected to the groove portion 314 of the first substrate 31, the second connecting portion C2 is connected to the second substrate 32 and located on one side of the stop wall 324. The inclined portion C3 is connected between the first connecting portion C1 and the second connecting portion C2.

[0089] The actuation mode of the touchpad module 3 of the present embodiment will be further described below.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 , Figure 11 is a structure schematic diagram of the touchpad module of the present embodiment before pressing. Figure 12 is a structure schematic diagram of the touchpad module of the present embodiment after pressing. It should be particularly pointed out that, in order to more clearly express the actuation relationship of each element of the touchpad module before and after pressing, Figure 11 and Figure 12 The first elastic element 33 and the second elastic element 34 shown in

[0091] As shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 When the first region R1 of the touch plate 30 is pressed according to the touch of external force, the touch plate 30 swings towards the first substrate 31 with the engaging position of the second stop portion 312 and the fourth stop portion 322 as the fulcrum, so that the switch 300 contacts the trigger portion 310 (as shown in Figure 6 At this time, the touch plate 30 will simultaneously drive the second substrate 32 to swing towards the first substrate 31, and in the process of swinging of the second substrate 32, the second substrate 32 presses the first elastic element 33 to make the first elastic element 33 deform (as shown in Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 10The inclined portion C3 is deformed, and at the same time, the third stop portion 321 of the second substrate 32 is disengaged from the engagement with the first stop portion 311 of the first substrate 31.

[0092] Similarly, when the second region R2 of the pressure plate 30 is pressed according to an external force, the pressure plate 30 is swung toward the first substrate 31 with the first stop portion 311 and the third stop portion 321 as the fulcrum, so that the switch 300 contacts the trigger portion 310 (as shown in Figure 6 At this time, the pressure plate 30 swings the second substrate 32 toward the first substrate 31, and in the process of the swing of the second substrate 32, the second substrate 32 presses the second elastic element 34, so that the second elastic element 34 is deformed (as shown in Figure 6 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 10 The inclined portion C3 is deformed, and at the same time, the fourth stop portion 322 of the second substrate 32 is disengaged from the engagement with the second stop portion 312 of the first substrate 31.

[0093] It is worth mentioning that when the first region R1 or the second region R2 of the pressure plate 30 is pressed according to an external force, the pressure plate 30 swings the second substrate 32 toward the first substrate 31, and the engagement between the first engagement portion 313 in the second side edge region S2 and the second engagement portion 323 in the fourth side edge region S4 has a similar pivot effect. In detail, when the first region R1 of the pressure plate 30 is pressed according to an external force, the pressure plate 30 swings toward the first substrate 31 with the second stop portion 312 and the fourth stop portion 322 as the fulcrum, and at the same time, the pressure plate 30 swings toward the first substrate 31 with the first engagement portion 313 and the second engagement portion 323 as the fulcrum. Similarly, when the second region R2 of the pressure plate 30 is pressed according to an external force, the pressure plate 30 swings toward the first substrate 31 with the first stop portion 311 and the third stop portion 321 as the fulcrum, and at the same time, the pressure plate 30 swings toward the first substrate 31 with the first engagement portion 313 and the second engagement portion 323 as the fulcrum.

[0094] Please refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 , Figure 13 is an exploded view of a touchpad module according to another embodiment of the present application. Figure 14 is Figure 13 is an exploded view of the touchpad module shown in another perspective. As shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 , the touchpad module 3a of the present embodiment and Figures 5-10The touchpad module 3a of the present embodiment is similar to the touchpad module 3 shown in FIG. 1, except that the touchpad module 3a further includes a third substrate 35. In the present embodiment, the second substrate 32 and the third substrate 35 are both disposed between the touchpad 30 and the first substrate 31, and the second substrate 32 is disposed corresponding to the first side edge region S1 of the first substrate 31, and the third substrate 35 is disposed corresponding to the second side edge region S2 of the first substrate 31, that is, the third substrate 35 has a spacing G with the second substrate 32. In addition, the third substrate 35 of the present embodiment includes at least one second engaging portion 323a, and the third substrate 35 is engaged with the first engaging portion 313 located at the second side edge region S2 of the first substrate 31 by the second engaging portion 323a. The other elements of the touchpad module 3a of the present embodiment, the connection relationship between the elements, and the operation mode and the like are the same as those of the touchpad module 3 shown in FIG. 1, and thus will not be described in detail. Figures 5-12 The touchpad module 3 shown in FIG. 1 is the same as the touchpad module 3 shown in FIG. 2, and thus will not be described in detail.

[0095] In summary, the touchpad module of the present embodiment utilizes the combination of the stop portion and the elastic element to maintain the height on the lower side of the touchpad consistent, and thus the touchpad module has better structural flatness and can provide uniform pressing force and pressing stroke. In addition, the design of the groove portion on the first substrate and the barrier wall on the second substrate greatly improves the overall structural rigidity of the touchpad module, so as to meet the demand for thinness.

[0096] However, the above description is only for the preferred embodiments of the present application, and cannot limit the scope of the present application. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made according to the claims and the description of the present application are still within the scope of the present application. In addition, any embodiment or claim of the present application does not necessarily achieve all the purposes or advantages or features disclosed in the present application. In addition, the abstract and title are only used to assist patent document search, and do not limit the scope of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like mentioned in the specification or claims are only used to name elements or distinguish different embodiments or ranges, and do not limit the upper or lower limit of the number of elements.

Claims

1.A touchpad module applied to an electronic computer, the touchpad module being arranged in a frame of the electronic computer, the touchpad module comprising: a touchpad including a switch; a first substrate arranged below the touchpad, the first substrate including a trigger portion corresponding to the switch and a first stop portion and a second stop portion located on both sides of the trigger portion; a second substrate arranged between the touchpad and the first substrate, the second substrate including a third stop portion and a fourth stop portion, the third stop portion being engaged with the first stop portion, and the fourth stop portion being engaged with the second stop portion; a first elastic element arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate; and a second elastic element arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate and located on one side of the first elastic element; wherein a first region of the touchpad is caused to swing in a direction close to the first substrate with the second stop portion and the fourth stop portion as a fulcrum according to the touch of an external force, so that the switch contacts the trigger portion, and at the same time drives the second substrate to swing in a direction close to the first substrate, in the process of the swing of the second substrate, the second substrate presses the first elastic element to cause the first elastic element to deform, and the third stop portion is disengaged from the first stop portion. 2.The touchpad module of claim 1, wherein a second region of the touchpad is caused to swing in a direction close to the first substrate with the first stop portion and the third stop portion as a fulcrum according to the touch of an external force, so that the switch contacts the trigger portion, and at the same time drives the second substrate to swing in a direction close to the first substrate, in the process of the swing of the second substrate, the second substrate presses the second elastic element to cause the second elastic element to deform, and the fourth stop portion is disengaged from the second stop portion. 3.The touchpad module of claim 1, wherein the first substrate further includes a first side edge region and a second side edge region opposite to each other, the second substrate further includes a third side edge region and a fourth side edge region opposite to each other, the first side edge region corresponds to the third side edge region, the second side edge region corresponds to the fourth side edge region, the trigger portion, the first stop portion and the second stop portion are located in the first side edge region, and the third stop portion and the fourth stop portion are located in the third side edge region. 4.The touchpad module of claim 3, wherein the first substrate further includes at least one first engaging portion, the second substrate further includes at least one second engaging portion, the at least one first engaging portion is located in the second side edge region of the first substrate, the at least one second engaging portion is located in the fourth side edge region of the second substrate, and the at least one first engaging portion is engaged with the at least one second engaging portion. 5.The touchpad module of claim 3, wherein the first substrate further comprises a recessed portion recessed in a direction away from the second substrate, and the second substrate further comprises a stop wall extending in a direction close to the first substrate, the recessed portion is located in the first side edge region of the first substrate, and the stop wall is located in the third side edge region of the second substrate. 6.The touchpad module of claim 5, wherein the third stop portion and the fourth stop portion are respectively connected to the stop wall, and the stop wall extends in a first direction close to the first substrate, the third stop portion and the fourth stop portion respectively extend in a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are not parallel to each other. 7.The touchpad module of claim 5, wherein the first elastic element and the second elastic element are located between the first side edge region of the first substrate and the second side edge region of the second substrate, and the first elastic element and the second elastic element respectively comprise: a first connecting portion connected to the recessed portion of the first substrate; a second connecting portion connected to the second substrate and located on one side of the stop wall; and an inclined portion connected between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. 8.The touchpad module of claim 1, further comprising a third substrate configured between the touchpad and the first substrate, the first substrate further comprises a first side edge region and a second side edge region opposite to each other, the trigger portion, the first stop portion and the second stop portion are located in the first side edge region, the second substrate is configured corresponding to the first side edge region, and the third substrate is configured corresponding to the second side edge region. 9.The touchpad module of claim 8, wherein the first substrate further comprises at least one first clamping portion, the third substrate comprises at least one second clamping portion, the at least one first clamping portion is located in the second side edge region of the first substrate, and the at least one first clamping portion clamps the at least one second clamping portion. 10.The touchpad module of claim 1, wherein the touchpad comprises a circuit board and an upper cover plate, the upper cover plate is configured above the circuit board, and the switch is configured on the circuit board. 11.An electronic computer, comprising: a housing having a frame recessed inwardly; a processor configured in the housing; and a touchpad module configured in the frame and electrically connected to the processor, the touchpad module comprising: a touchpad comprising a switch; a first substrate configured below the touchpad, the first substrate comprising a trigger portion and a first stop portion and a second stop portion located on both sides of the trigger portion, the trigger portion corresponding to the switch; a second substrate configured between the touchpad and the first substrate, the second substrate comprising a third stop portion and a fourth stop portion, the third stop portion clamping the first stop portion, and the fourth stop portion clamping the second stop portion; a first elastic element configured between the first substrate and the second substrate; and a second elastic element configured between the first substrate and the second substrate and located on one side of the first elastic element. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Wherein, a first area of the touch plate is pressed by an external force, so that the touch plate swings around the engagement between the first stopper and the third stopper towards the first substrate, and the switch contacts the trigger part, and at the same time, the second substrate swings towards the first substrate, and in the process of swinging, the second substrate presses the first elastic element to make it deform, and the third stopper is disengaged from the first stopper.

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