Notebook computer

Abstract

The invention provides a notebook computer. The notebook computer comprises a computer body, a bracket, a bolt-lock part, a first key module and a second key module, the bracket is arranged in the machine body, and the bolt-lock piece is movably arranged on the bracket. The second key module is arranged on the bracket. The first key module is detachably assembled on the bracket, a part of the first key module is located on a moving path of the bolt-lock part, and the bolt-lock part is suitable for being driven by external force to eject the part of the first key module away from the bracket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a notebook computer. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the e-sports industry, there are various input modules designed specifically for e-sports on the market, such as keyboards and mice. Taking the gaming keyboard as an example, compared with the general keyboard used for general paperwork or other affairs, its main requirements include the key pressing feel must have a good tapping and fast signal transmission effect, and the addition of new keys as special function keys to execute corresponding commands or macros, so that players can operate more quickly and conveniently.

[0003] However, the above requirements are obviously difficult to achieve for notebook computers because the existing notebook computers cannot replace related parts (such as the keyboard or keyboard keys) at any time according to needs like desktop computers. As a result, the only way for notebook computer users is to upgrade.

[0004] In order to overcome the above problems, there are related technologies on the market that can replace the keyboard of a laptop computer, so that the user of the laptop computer can slightly meet the above usage requirements. However, the above technology can only replace the keycap of the key, and its function is only to serve as a maintenance update or change the recognition effect of the key. The requirements for the key pressing travel, pressing feel or further appearance effect are still not met. Summary of the invention

[0005] The invention is directed to a notebook computer, the keyboard of which is modular and replaceable.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a laptop computer comprises a body, a bracket, a latch, a first key module and a second key module. The bracket is arranged in the body, and the latch is movably arranged on the bracket. The second key module is arranged on the bracket. The first key module is detachably assembled on the bracket, a part of the first key module is located on the moving path of the latch, and the latch is suitable for being driven by an external force to push a part of the first key module away from the bracket.

[0007] Based on the above, the keyboard of the notebook computer has a first key module and a second key module that are different from each other, wherein the first key module is detachably assembled on the bracket, and is driven or not by a latch, so that the first key module can be removed from the bracket. In this way, through the modularization of the keys and the simple latch mechanism, the user can replace different types of key modules according to the use requirements, such as the pressing stroke, pressing feel or further appearance effect, thereby improving the use range of the notebook computer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0009] Figure 2A yes Figure 1 An exploded diagram of a laptop computer keyboard;

[0010] Figure 2B Shown from another perspective Figure 2A Keyboard;

[0011] Figure 2C Shows the component correspondence of different key modules of the keyboard;

[0012] Figure 3 yes Figure 2A and Figure 2B An exploded schematic diagram of the first button module;

[0013] Figure 4A and Figure 4B is a partial cross-sectional view of the first key module before and after actuation;

[0014] Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a simple schematic diagram of a key module being driven according to another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts.

[0016] Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2A yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram of a laptop computer keyboard. Figure 2B Shown from another perspective Figure 2A Please also refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2A and Figure 2B In this embodiment, the notebook computer 100 includes a keyboard 110 and a body 120. As in the prior art, the keyboard 110 is disposed and exposed on the surface of the body 120 for easy operation. The difference is that the keyboard 110 of this embodiment includes a bracket 111 and a first key module KM1 and a second key module KM2 configured thereon, wherein the bracket 111 is disposed in the body 120, the second key module KM2 is fixedly fixed to the bracket 111 in a fixed structure, and the first key module KM1 is assembled to the bracket 111 in a detachable mechanism.

[0017] like Figure 2A and Figure 2BAs shown, the bracket 111 has a buckle hole 111a, the bottom of the first key module KM1 has a hook K1, and the keyboard 110 also includes a latch 112, which is movably disposed on the bracket 111, and the latch 112 and the hook K1 are substantially located on opposite sides of the first key module KM1, and a part of the first key module KM1 is located on the moving path of the latch 112. Accordingly, the first key module KM1 can be first buckled into the buckle hole 111a with the hook K1 in the tilted state, and then the first key module KM1 is placed flat on the bracket 111, and then the first key module KM1 is latched with the latch 112, so that the purpose of assembling the first key module KM1 to the bracket 111 can be completed. In other words, the user applies force to move the latch 112 to partially lift the first key module KM1 away from the bracket 111, and then the hook K1 can be withdrawn from the buckle hole 111a, and the first key module KM1 can be smoothly removed from the bracket 111 to achieve the effect of replacement.

[0018] The first key module KM1 of the present embodiment includes a key group 113, a first touch film 114 and a first backlight module 115. The key group 113 has a bottom plate 113a, the first touch film 114 is disposed between the bracket 111 and the bottom plate 113a, and the first backlight module 115 includes a flexible circuit board and a plurality of light-emitting components (such as LEDs, not shown here) disposed thereon, and is disposed between the bracket 111 and the bottom plate 113a (substantially between the bracket 111 and the first touch film 114) and is used to provide light, wherein the light is projected upward and emitted from the top surface (such as the top surface) of the key group 113. Figure 2A The first key module KM1 is projected onto the upper surface of the key group 113 .

[0019] from Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, the button group 113 , the first touch-sensitive film 114 and the first backlight module 115 can be disassembled and assembled correspondingly relative to the bracket 111 , thereby providing a simple replacement effect. Figure 2C The corresponding relationship between components of different key modules of the keyboard is shown. Here, the second key module KM2 is Figure 2A and Figure 2C Each component presents a different view. Please also refer to FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C In this embodiment, as Figure 2AThe corresponding relationship of the key structure shown in the figure, the second key module KM2 of this embodiment also includes a second touch film 514 and a second backlight module 515 similar to the above (the first touch film 114 and the first backlight module 115), and the functions of the second touch film 514 and the second backlight module 515 are the same as the above-mentioned first touch film 114 and the first backlight module 115, which will not be repeated here. In other words, when the first key module KM1 and the second key module KM2 are examined at the same time, it is equivalent to making the keyboard 110 of this embodiment a standard QWERTY keyboard (QWERTY keyboard), and dividing the standard QWERTY keyboard into two different modules, wherein the first key module KM1 is the first four keys (Q, W, E, R) in the first row of the letter area and the first four keys (A, S, D, F) in the second row of the QWERTY keyboard, and the second key module KM2 is the remaining keys. This is because the buttons included in the first button module KM1 are frequently used in the e-sports field. Therefore, in addition to being easily worn out, different button groups that can meet different pressing requirements are also required. Therefore, through the detachable feature of the first button module KM1, the notebook computer 100 can overcome the current situation and meet the aforementioned requirements.

[0020] Under this premise, the key groups, touch films and backlight modules of different key modules are all in a state of being separately arranged, that is, the first touch film 114 and the second touch film 514 are independent of each other and do not belong to each other, and the first touch film 114 and the second touch film 514 are each electrically connected to the control module 520. Here, the control module 520 is, for example, the integration of the motherboard of the notebook computer 100 and the related signal processing components thereon. Similarly, the first backlight module 115 and the second backlight module 515 are also independent of each other and do not belong to each other, and the first backlight module 115 and the second backlight module 515 are also each electrically connected to the control module 520.

[0021] Furthermore, in order to allow the above components to be structurally compatible with each other, the effective touch-sensitive area of ​​the second touch-sensitive film 514 of this embodiment has a first notch 514a, and the effective touch-sensitive area of ​​the first touch-sensitive film 114 is located in the first notch 514a. The effective light source area of ​​the second backlight module 515 has a second notch 515a, and the effective light source area of ​​the first backlight module 115 is located in the second notch 515a. In other words, the first touch-sensitive film 114 of this embodiment is compatible with the second touch-sensitive film 514, and the first backlight module 115 is compatible with the second backlight module 515. Figure 2AThe first key module KM1 is shown in a filling (or puzzle) mode relative to the second key module KM2. The key labels of the first key module KM1 are not limited here. In other embodiments not shown, at least one of the key labels of the keyboard 110 can be set to a detachable state as the first key module KM1 as required.

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 2A and Figure 2B Please refer to the exploded diagram of the first button module. Figure 3 In addition to the aforementioned base plate 113a, the key group 113 of this embodiment also includes an elastic dome 113b, a frame 113c, a scissor structure 113d and a keycap 113e. The base plate 113a is carried on the bracket 111. The frame 113c is disposed on the base plate 113a, and a portion of the frame 113c is located on the moving path of the latch 112. The scissor structure 113d is movably disposed on the base plate 113a and surrounds the elastic dome 113b, and the keycaps 113e are respectively disposed on the scissor structure 113d, and the tops of the elastic domes 113b are respectively connected to the keycaps 113e. Here, in the assembled key group 113, the elastic dome 113b will pass through the base plate 113a and stand on the first touch-sensitive film 114.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 2A and Figure 2B It should also be mentioned that the first key module KM1 of the present embodiment further includes at least one magnetic member (e.g., a magnet, and three magnetic members M1 are taken as an example here), which is disposed on the bottom plate 113a, and the bracket 111 has magnetic properties, so that the first key module KM1 is fixed on the bracket 111 by magnetic attraction, thereby improving the convenience for users to disassemble and assemble the first key module KM1.

[0024] Figure 4A and Figure 4B This is a partial cross-sectional view of the first key module before and after it is driven. Please also refer to Figure 4A and Figure 4B The latch 112 of this embodiment has a plate 112a, a driving portion 112b and a pushing portion 112c. The plate 112a is movably coupled to the bracket 111. The driving portion 112b extends from the plate 112a and is located between the first key module KM1 and the second key module KM2 (for example, Figure 2A As shown in FIG. 1 , the push portion 112c extends parallel to the plate body 112a and toward the first key module KM1. Furthermore, the bracket 111 has a guide post 111b, and the plate body 112a has a guide slot LT, and the guide post 111b is movably coupled to the guide slot LT, so that the plate body 112a can reciprocate along the bracket 111 (as shown in FIG. 1 ). FIG. 4A to FIG. 4B process, or FIG. 4B to FIG. 4A process).

[0025] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the frame 113c of the key group 113 has a first inclined surface SL1, and the latch 112 has a second inclined surface SL2. When the first key module KM1 is assembled on the bracket 111, the first inclined surface SL1 moves away from the second inclined surface SL2, and the first inclined surface SL1 is located on the moving path of the second inclined surface SL2 (such as Figure 4A The user applies force to push the latch 112, so that the pushing portion 112c having the second inclined surface SL2 pushes the first inclined surface SL1 of the first key module KM1, so as to partially push the first key module KM1 away from the bracket 111 (as shown in FIG. 1 ). Figure 4B shown).

[0026] Figure 5 It is a simple schematic diagram of the button module being driven according to another embodiment of the present invention. Different from the aforementioned embodiment, the latch 212 of this embodiment has a plate body 212b and a driving portion 212a. The plate body 212b is pivotally connected to the bracket 111 to form a seesaw structure. The driving portion 212a is located at one end of the seesaw structure, and extends from the plate body 212b to between the first button module KM1 and the second button module KM2 (similar to the aforementioned driving portion 112b). A part of the first button module KM1 (button group 113) is located at the other end of the seesaw structure. The user applies force to the driving portion 212a to perform a pressing action, and the plate body 212b can push the button group 113 away through the seesaw structure. Furthermore, the latch 212 also has a torsion spring 212c, which is mounted on the pivotal joint between the plate body 212b and the bracket 111. The torsion spring 212c constantly drives the plate body 212b to move from Figure 5 The state shown below transitions to Figure 5 The state shown above means that the plate 212b is restored to its original position and can be pressed again.

[0027] In summary, in the above embodiment of the present invention, the keyboard of the notebook computer has a first key module and a second key module which are different from each other, wherein the first key module is detachably assembled on the bracket and driven or not by a latch so that the first key module can be removed from the bracket.

[0028] Specifically, the keyboard of the notebook computer is a QWERTY keyboard, and is further divided into a first key module and a second key module, wherein the second key module is fixedly mounted on the bracket, and the first key module is detachably assembled on the bracket. Thus, the user can obtain a key structure suitable for the current use environment by disassembling and replacing the first key module.

[0029] Furthermore, since the first backlight module, the first touch-sensitive film and the key group of the first key module are successively arranged on the bracket, not only the key structure of the key group itself, but also the first touch-sensitive film and the first backlight module are in a detachable and replaceable state. Therefore, in addition to the marking pattern on the keycap, the first key module of the present case can further change the pressing stroke, pressing feel or further appearance effect (such as changing the backlight mode), thereby meeting user needs and expanding the scope of application of the laptop computer.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A notebook computer, characterized in that: include: Body; A bracket is arranged in the body; A latching member movably disposed on the bracket; a first key module detachably assembled to the bracket, wherein a portion of the first key module is located on a moving path of the latch, and the latch is adapted to be driven by an external force to push the portion of the first key module away from the bracket; and The second button module is arranged on the bracket.

2. The notebook computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first button module includes: A bottom plate, carried on the bracket; A frame, disposed on the bottom plate, wherein a portion of the frame is located on a moving path of the latch; multiple flex domes; a plurality of scissor structures, movably disposed on the bottom plate and surrounding the plurality of elastic domes; and A plurality of key caps are respectively arranged on the plurality of scissor structures, and the tops of the plurality of elastic domes are respectively connected to the plurality of key caps.

3. The notebook computer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the frame has a first inclined surface, and the latch has a second inclined surface. When the first key module is assembled on the bracket, the first inclined surface is located on the moving path of the second inclined surface.

4. The notebook computer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first key module further includes at least one magnetic attraction component disposed on the bottom plate, and the bracket has magnetic attraction, so that the first key module is fixed on the bracket through magnetic attraction.

5. The notebook computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The latch has a plate body, a driving portion and a pushing portion. The plate body is movably coupled to the bracket. The driving portion extends from the plate body and is located between the first key module and the second key module. The pushing portion extends parallel to the plate body toward the first key module.

6. The notebook computer according to claim 5, characterized in that: One of the bracket and the plate body has a guide column, and the other of the bracket and the plate body has a guide slot, and the guide column is movably coupled to the guide slot so that the plate body moves along the bracket.

7. The notebook computer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pushing portion has a second inclined surface for pushing the first inclined surface of the first key module to push a part of the first key module away from the bracket.

8. The notebook computer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first key module further includes a first touch-sensitive film disposed between the bracket and the bottom plate, and each of the elastic domes passes through the bottom plate and stands on the first touch-sensitive film.

9. The notebook computer according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a control module, wherein the second key module also includes a second touch-sensitive film, which is arranged on the bracket, and the first touch-sensitive film and the second touch-sensitive film are independent of each other and do not belong to each other. The first touch-sensitive film and the second touch-sensitive film are respectively electrically connected to the control module.

10. The notebook computer according to claim 9, characterized in that: The effective touch-sensitive area of ​​the second touch-sensitive film has a first notch, and the effective touch-sensitive area of ​​the first touch-sensitive film is located in the first notch.

11. The notebook computer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first key module further includes a first backlight module, which is disposed between the bracket and the bottom plate and is used for providing light.

12. The notebook computer according to claim 11, characterized in that: It also includes a control module, wherein the second key module also includes a second backlight module, which is arranged on the bracket and is used to provide light. The first backlight module and the second backlight module are independent of each other and do not belong to each other. The first backlight module and the second backlight module are each electrically connected to the control module.

13. The notebook computer according to claim 12, characterized in that: The effective light source area of ​​the second backlight module has a second notch, and the effective light source area of ​​the first backlight module is located in the second notch.

14. The notebook computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The latch has a plate body and a driving part. The plate body is pivotally connected to the bracket to form a see-saw structure. The driving part is located at one end of the see-saw structure and extends from the plate body to between the first key module and the second key module. A part of the first key module is located at the other end of the see-saw structure.

15. The notebook computer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first key module includes the first four keys of the first row and the first four keys of the second row of the letter area of ​​the QWERTY keyboard.

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