Clamp body and method for disassembling key cap and key shaft body of mechanical keyboard

Abstract

The invention provides a method for disassembling a key cap and a key shaft body of a mechanical keyboard, which comprises the following steps of: enabling a clamp body to be close to the key cap or the key shaft body on the keyboard, operating one end of the clamp body to enable the other end of the clamp body to clamp the key cap or the key shaft body, and disassembling the key cap or the key shaft body. The invention further provides a clamp body. According to the invention, the key shaft body or the key cap of the mechanical keyboard can be efficiently disassembled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of mechanical keyboards, and in particular to a clamp body, a method for disassembling a key cap of a mechanical keyboard key, and a method for disassembling a key shaft of a mechanical keyboard key. Background Art

[0002] The statements herein merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and do not necessarily constitute prior art.

[0003] A mechanical keyboard is a type of keyboard in which each key cap has an independent mechanical switch structure under it. This structure enables each key to have a separate switch to control closure. This switch is usually referred to as a "key shaft". When the key shaft needs to be replaced, the key shaft and key cap need to be removed. Due to the lack of special tools, the key shaft and key cap are inconvenient to remove. According to the inventor's understanding, in order to solve the inconvenience of removing the key shaft and key cap, attempts have been made to make technical improvements in the prior art. For example, Document 1 discloses a device for removing key caps, and Document 2 discloses a device for removing key shafts. There are also further improvement schemes that set the disassembly structures of the key caps and key shafts on the same device, such as the scheme in Document 3.

[0004] Document 1: CN 214418693U

[0005] Document 2: CN 113172579B

[0006] Document 3: CN 220783789U

[0007] Document 4: CN 214135835U Summary of the invention

[0008] Mechanical keyboard is a common name in the industry. Mechanical keyboard is a type of keyboard. Each key is equipped with an independent mechanical switch. The core of this keyboard lies in the "axis", which is also the biggest difference between it and an ordinary membrane keyboard. The mechanical keyboard in the present invention refers to a broad mechanical keyboard, which not only refers to the traditional "mechanical axis keyboard" that uses the contact of metal parts in the axis to achieve conduction, but also includes the subsequent "optical axis mechanical keyboard", "magnetic axis mechanical keyboard", "inductive axis mechanical keyboard", etc., and of course it can also be other mechanical keyboards with "axis structure". The "axis" or "key axis" in the present invention can be a traditional "mechanical axis" that uses the contact of metal parts in the axis to achieve conduction, or it can be an "optical axis", "magnetic axis", "inductive axis", etc.

[0009] In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for disassembling a keycap of a mechanical keyboard, comprising:

[0010] S1. Place a clamp close to the keycap on the keyboard.

[0011] S2. Operate one end of the clamp body to clamp the keycap of the key and pull the keycap off the key shaft. By operating one end of the clamp body and using the other end of the clamp body to clamp and remove the keycap, it is very convenient and labor-saving. Compared with the disassembly method in the prior art that does not use the corresponding two ends of the clamp body, it can more flexibly contact and apply force to the clamping mechanism and the keycap, and is more in line with the force and operation habits of the human hand, making the entire disassembly operation more flexible and convenient and easy for the human hand to control the clamping force.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, in S2, the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body is operated to make the keycap clamping claw at the other end of the clamp body clamp the keycap of the key, and pull the keycap off the key shaft. The specific shape and size design of the keycap clamping claw that can be used to remove the keycap of the key is common knowledge in the field and will not be repeated.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, in S2, the other end of the clamp body clamps the keycap of the key and moves the clamp body upward to pull the keycap off the key shaft.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the method further includes S3, operating one end of the clamp body to loosen the other end of the clamp body, so that the key cap of the key is separated from the other end of the clamp body. For example, operating the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body to loosen the key cap clamping claw at the other end of the clamp body, so that the key cap of the key is separated from the key cap clamping claw.

[0015] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a pliers body for removing keycaps of mechanical keyboard keys, comprising a first pliers arm and a second pliers arm, wherein the first pliers arm is hinged to the second pliers arm, one side of the hinged position of the first pliers arm and the second pliers arm is one end of the pliers body, and the other side of the hinged position of the first pliers arm and the second pliers arm is the other end of the pliers body, and keycap claws are respectively arranged on the first pliers arm and the second pliers arm, and the keycap claw of the first pliers arm and the keycap claw of the second pliers arm are arranged at the same end of the pliers body, wherein the same end can be one end of the pliers body or the other end of the pliers body. Of course, in some usage scenarios, the keycap claws can also be arranged at one end of the pliers body and the other end of the pliers body respectively.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, the keycap clamping claw is detachably arranged on the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention, the keycap clamp is fixed to the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm by a fastener. The keycap clamp is fixed to the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm by one of screws, rivets, pins or glue.

[0018] As a further improvement of the present invention, a torsion spring is provided between the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm. How to arrange the torsion spring to achieve elastic reset of the two clamp arms is also common knowledge in the art and will not be described in detail here. The selection and installation of the torsion spring itself is not the innovation of the present invention, and the present invention does not exclude the use of other reset components besides the torsion spring.

[0019] As a further improvement of the present invention, the torsion spring is arranged at a hinged position.

[0020] As a further improvement of the present invention, the function of disassembling the base and the upper cover of the key shaft body can also be realized, and its implementation principle is basically consistent with the scheme in Document 4, wherein the structure can be that a buckle top column is provided on one of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and the top of the buckle top column has an inclined surface, and the inclination direction of the inclined surface corresponds to the inclination direction of the inclined surface of the buckle on the key shaft body, and the number of the buckle top columns is consistent with the number of the buckle on the key shaft body, wherein a pressure block is provided on the other of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm.

[0021] As a further improvement of the present invention, one of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm is provided with a gap-avoiding hole or a gap-avoiding recess in addition to the buckle top column.

[0022] As a further improvement of the present invention, when the buckle top column and the key cap clamp are arranged at the same end of the clamp body, the buckle top column is arranged closer to the hinge position than the key cap clamp. The same end can be one end of the clamp body or the other end of the clamp body.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, this solution can also perfectly integrate the shaft removal structure on the same pliers body, realizing the integration of multiple functions, so that the user can achieve multiple functions with one set of tools, which is more portable.

[0024] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a method for disassembling a key shaft of a mechanical keyboard, comprising:

[0025] S1. Place a clamp close to the key axis on the keyboard.

[0026] S2, operate one end of the clamp body to make the other end of the clamp body clamp the elastic clamping piece on the key shaft body to release the key shaft body from the clamping state on the keyboard.

[0027] S3. Use the other end of the pliers to clamp the key shaft and pull the key shaft out of the keyboard.

[0028] By operating one end of a pliers body and using the other end of the pliers body to clamp and disassemble the button shaft, it is very convenient and labor-saving. Compared with the disassembly method in the prior art that does not use the corresponding two ends of the pliers body, the clamping mechanism can be more flexibly contacted and force applied to the button shaft. The entire disassembly operation is more flexible, convenient and easy for the human hand to control the clamping force, which is more in line with the human hand's force and operating habits.

[0029] In S2, the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body is operated to make the shaft clamp claw at the other end of the clamp body clamp the elastic clamp on the key shaft to release the key shaft from the clamping state on the keyboard. In order to clamp the elastic clamp, the specific shape and size design of the corresponding shaft clamp claw is common knowledge in this field and will not be repeated.

[0030] In S3, the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body is operated to make the shaft clamp claw at the other end of the clamp body clamp the elastic clamping piece on the key shaft body, and the key shaft body is pulled out from the keyboard.

[0031] As a further improvement of the present invention, in S3, the other end of the clamp body clamps the key shaft body, and the clamp body is moved upward to pull the key shaft body out of the keyboard.

[0032] As a further improvement of the present invention, in S3, the other end of the clamp body is made to clamp the key shaft body, and the clamp body is tilted to pull the key shaft body out of the keyboard.

[0033] 28. As a further improvement of the present invention, the method further comprises S4, operating one end of the clamp body to loosen the other end of the clamp body so that the button shaft is separated from the other end of the clamp body, for example, operating a clamp arm at one end of the clamp body,

[0034] The shaft body clamping claw at the other end of the clamp body is loosened to allow the button shaft body to be separated from the shaft body clamping claw.

[0035] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a pliers body for disassembling the key shaft of a mechanical keyboard, comprising a first pliers arm and a second pliers arm, wherein the first pliers arm and the second pliers arm are hinged to each other, one side of the hinged position of the first pliers arm and the second pliers arm is one end of the pliers body, and the other side of the hinged position of the first pliers arm and the second pliers arm is the other end of the pliers body, and a shaft clamp is provided on at least one of the first pliers arm and the second pliers arm.

[0036] The shaft clamping claw can clamp the elastic clamping piece of the key shaft to release the key shaft from the clamping state on the keyboard.

[0037] As a further improvement of the present invention, the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm are respectively provided with shaft body clamps, and the shaft body clamps of the first clamp wall and the shaft body clamps of the second clamp arm are provided at the same end of the clamp body. The same end may be one end of the clamp body or the other end of the clamp body. Of course, in some usage scenarios, the shaft body clamps may also be provided at one end of the clamp body and the other end of the clamp body at the same time.

[0038] As a further improvement of the present invention, the shaft body clamp is arranged at the end of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and of course it is not limited to be arranged at the end.

[0039] As a further improvement of the present invention, the shaft body clamp is L-shaped, but of course it is not limited to the L-shape.

[0040] As a further improvement of the present invention, the width of the shaft body clamping claw is less than or equal to the width of the elastic clamping piece clamping groove of the key shaft body.

[0041] As a further improvement of the present invention, the shaft body clamp and the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm are an integral structure.

[0042] As a further improvement of the present invention, the shaft body clamp is fixed to the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm by a fastener.

[0043] As a further improvement of the present invention, the shaft clamp is fixed to the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm by one of screws, rivets, pins or glue.

[0044] As a further improvement of the present invention, a torsion spring is arranged between the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm.

[0045] As a further improvement of the present invention, the torsion spring is arranged at a hinged position.

[0046] As a further improvement of the present invention, the function of disassembling the base and the upper cover of the key shaft body can also be realized, and its implementation principle is basically consistent with the scheme in Document 4, wherein the structure can be that a buckle top column is provided on one of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and the top of the buckle top column has an inclined surface, and the inclination direction of the inclined surface corresponds to the inclination direction of the inclined surface of the buckle on the key shaft body, and the number of the buckle top columns is consistent with the number of the buckle on the key shaft body, wherein a pressure block is provided on the other of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm.

[0047] As a further improvement of the present invention, one of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm is provided with a gap-avoiding hole or a gap-avoiding recess in addition to the buckle top column.

[0048] As a further improvement of the present invention, when the buckle top column and the shaft body clamp are arranged at the same end of the pliers body, the buckle top column is arranged closer to the hinge position than the shaft body clamp. The same end can be one end of the pliers body or the other end of the pliers body.

[0049] Compared with the prior art, this solution can also perfectly integrate the shaft removal structure on the same pliers body, realizing the integration of multiple functions, so that the user can achieve multiple functions with one set of tools, which is more portable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0050] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other solutions can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0051] Figure 1 It is a plan view of using pliers to remove key caps of mechanical keyboard keys.

[0052] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of using pliers to remove the keycaps of mechanical keyboard keys.

[0053] Figure 3 It is a disassembly diagram of using pliers to remove the keycaps of mechanical keyboard keys.

[0054] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the clamp body.

[0055] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the torsion spring of the caliper body.

[0056] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the snap-on top post and the pressure block of the caliper body.

[0057] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the button axis.

[0058] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom surface of the key shaft.

[0059] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of using a clamp body to open the shaft.

[0060] Fig.10 It is a plan view of using pliers to disassemble the key shaft of a mechanical keyboard.

[0061] Fig.11 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of using pliers to disassemble the key shaft of a mechanical keyboard.

[0062] Fig.12This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of the key shaft of a mechanical keyboard using pliers.

[0063] Fig.13 is a schematic diagram of the clamp body.

[0064] Fig.14 This is a schematic diagram of the button axis.

[0065] Fig.15 It is a disassembled schematic diagram of the clamp body.

[0066] Fig.16 This is a schematic diagram of the button axis. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0068] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0069] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection, it can be a direct connection, it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0070] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0071] Embodiment 1

[0072] like Figures 1 to 3As shown (showing some relevant structures in the mechanical keyboard), on the mechanical keyboard, the key cap 2 is installed on the key shaft 4, and the key shaft 4 is clamped on the middle plate (or fixed plate) 3 of the keyboard. This example provides a method for removing the key cap of the mechanical keyboard, including:

[0073] S1. Place a clamp 1 close to the key cap 2 on the keyboard.

[0074] S2, operate the first end 11 of the clamp body 1, so that the second end 12 of the clamp body 1 clamps the keycap 2, and pulls the keycap 2 off the key shaft 4. By operating one end of the clamp body and using the other end of the clamp body to clamp and remove the keycap, it is very convenient and labor-saving. Compared with the disassembly method in the prior art that does not use the corresponding two ends of the clamp body, the clamping mechanism can be more flexibly contacted and force applied to the keycap, and the entire disassembly operation is more flexible and convenient, and it is easy for the human hand to control the clamping force, which is more in line with the human hand's force and operation habits.

[0075] In S2, the clamp arm at the first end 11 of the clamp body 1 is operated to make the keycap clamping claw 13 at the second end 12 of the clamp body 1 clamp the keycap 2, and pull the keycap 2 off the key shaft 4. Since it is easier to operate the first end by hand, it is more convenient to operate the clamp arm at the first end during operation. Therefore, by operating the clamp arm at the first end, the movement control of the keycap clamping claw can be realized flexibly and conveniently, thereby realizing the clamping and removal of the keycap.

[0076] In S2 , the second end 12 of the clamp body 1 clamps the key cap 2 and moves the clamp body 1 upward to pull the key cap 2 off the key shaft 4 .

[0077] The method further includes S3, operating the first end 11 of the clamp body 1 to loosen the second end 12 of the clamp body 1, so that the keycap 2 is separated from the second end 12 of the clamp body 1. For example, the clamp arm of the first end 11 of the clamp body 1 is operated to loosen the keycap clamping claw 13 of the second end 12 of the clamp body, so that the keycap 2 is separated from the keycap clamping claw 13. Since it is convenient for a person to operate the first end by hand, it is more convenient to operate the clamp arm of the first end during operation. Therefore, by operating the clamp arm of the first end, the movement control of the keycap clamping claw can be realized flexibly and conveniently, thereby realizing the separation and release of the keycap and the second end of the clamp body after disassembly, and the next disassembly operation can also be performed more quickly and conveniently.

[0078] Embodiment 2

[0079] like Figures 1 to 16As shown, a pliers body 1 is used to remove keycaps of mechanical keyboard keys, including a first pliers arm 101 and a second pliers arm 102, wherein the first pliers arm 101 is hinged to the second pliers arm 102, one side of the hinged position 103 of the two pliers arms is a first end 11, and the other side of the hinged position 103 of the two pliers arms is a second end 12, and the first pliers arm 101 and the second pliers arm 102 are respectively provided with keycap clamping claws 13 on the second ends 12 of the pliers body.

[0080] The keycap clamp 13 is detachably arranged on the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102. The keycap clamp 13 is fixed to the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102 by a fastener. The keycap clamp 13 is fixed to the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102 by screws. In addition to screw connection, the keycap clamp 13 can also be fixed to the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102 by rivets, pins or glue.

[0081] A torsion spring 105 is disposed between the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102. The torsion spring 105 is disposed at the hinged position 103, and is installed in the torsion spring slot 104. The installation position of the torsion spring 105 is covered by a cover sheet 109. The torsion spring 105 can also be disposed at a non-connecting shaft, and need not necessarily be disposed at the intersection position 103.

[0082] In addition, the clamp body in this embodiment can also realize the function of disassembling the base and the upper cover of the key shaft body, and its implementation principle is basically the same as the solution in document 4, and one of the first clamp arm 101 or the second clamp arm 102 (attached Figure 1 As shown in the figure, a buckle top column 107 is provided on the first clamp arm 101, and the top of the buckle top column 107 has an inclined surface 1071, and the inclined direction of the inclined surface 1071 corresponds to the inclined direction of the inclined surface of the buckle buckle 401 on the key shaft body 4. The number of the buckle top columns 107 is consistent with the number of the buckle buckles 401 on the key shaft body 4. For example, if there are four buckle buckles 401, there are four buckle top columns 107. The other one of the first clamp arm 101 or the second clamp arm 102 (see the attached figure) Figure 1 As shown, a pressing block 106 is provided on the second clamp arm 102. The buckle top column 107 is aligned with the buckle buckle groove 402 formed by the buckle buckle 401 of the key shaft body 4, so that the buckle top column 107 is inserted into the buckle buckle groove 402, and then the clamp body 1 is operated to make the pressing block 106 press down the shaft core 43 of the key shaft body 4 to open the buckle buckle 401, thereby separating the upper cover 41 and the base 42 of the key shaft body 4 to realize the shaft removal.

[0083] On a mechanical keyboard, the key shaft mounting post 48 is used to insert the key shaft 4 into the PCB, and one to three key shaft mounting posts are generally used on a key shaft. Some types of key shafts may not require terminal pins, such as magnetic shafts and inductive shafts, which utilize the relative movement of the magnet or conductor on the shaft with respect to the magnetic sensor or inductive element on the PCB for induction triggering, so no additional terminal pins are required. Some types of key shafts 4 also have terminal pins 47, such as early mechanical metal contact shafts that have two terminal pins for electrical connection between the key shaft 4 and the PCB, and there are generally two terminal pins 47. The first clamp arm 101 is also provided with an air avoidance hole or an air avoidance recess for avoiding the key shaft mounting post 48 or the terminal pin 47 of the key shaft 4.

[0084] For the button shaft mounting column and the terminal pin, corresponding air avoidance holes or air avoidance recesses can be set separately, or they can be set integrally, such as using a air avoidance recess 108 to simultaneously avoid the button shaft mounting column 48 and the terminal pin 47.

[0085] The pressing block 106, the corresponding buckle top column 107, and the corresponding avoidance recess 108 can be arranged at any end of the first end 11 or the second end 12. When the buckle top column 107 and the keycap clamping claw 13 are arranged at the same end of the first end 11 or the second end 12, as shown in FIG. Figure 1-4 As shown, the buckle top column 107 and the key cap clamping claw 13 are both arranged at the second end 12 , and the buckle top column 107 is arranged closer to the hinge position 103 than the key cap clamping claw 13 .

[0086] In this embodiment, keycap clamps 13 are provided on the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102. The keycap 2 is clamped by the keycap clamps 13 to pull the keycap 2 off the key shaft 4. In this embodiment, the keycap clamps of the keycap are provided on the two clamp arms. The keycap is clamped and removed by operating one end of a clamp body and the other end of the clamp body. This is very convenient and labor-saving. Compared with the disassembly method in the prior art that does not use the corresponding two ends of the clamp body, the clamping mechanism can be more flexibly contacted and force applied to the keycap. The entire disassembly operation is more flexible and convenient, and it is easy for the human hand to control the clamping force, which is more in line with the human hand's force and operating habits.

[0087] Compared with the keycap removal device in the prior art, the solution in this example can perfectly integrate the shaft removal structure on the same pliers body, realizing the integration of multiple functions, so that the user can achieve multiple functions with one set of tools, which is more portable.

[0088] Embodiment 3

[0089] like Figures 10 to 12As shown in FIG. 1 (showing some relevant structures in a mechanical keyboard), on a mechanical keyboard, a key shaft 4 is clamped on a middle plate (or fixed plate) 3 of the keyboard. Since the key shaft 4 is clamped on the middle plate (or fixed plate) 3 of the keyboard by an elastic clamping member 44 and a clamping block 49, it is in a clamped state and it is difficult to directly pull it out. The existing disassembly methods are basically operated in the manner of Documents 2 and 3. Different from the existing solutions, this example provides a method for disassembling a key shaft of a mechanical keyboard, including:

[0090] S1. Place a clamp 1 close to the key shaft 4 on the keyboard.

[0091] S2, operate the second end 12 of the clamp body 1, so that the first end 11 of the clamp body 1 clamps the elastic clamping piece 44 on the key shaft 4, for example, the clamp arm of the second end 12 of the clamp body 1 can be operated to make the shaft clamping claw 13a of the first end 11 of the clamp body 1 clamp the elastic clamping piece 44 on the key shaft 4, so as to release the key shaft 4 from the clamping state on the keyboard, so that the key shaft 4 is no longer clamped on the middle plate (or fixed plate) 3 of the keyboard,

[0092] S3. Clamp the key shaft 4 with the first end 11 of the pliers body 1, such as by operating the pliers arm at the second end 12 of the pliers body 1 so that the shaft clamping claw 13a of the first end 11 of the pliers body 1 clamps the elastic clamping piece 44 on the key shaft 4, and pulls the key shaft 4 out of the keyboard.

[0093] In S3, the first end 11 of the clamp body 1 is used to clamp the key shaft 4, and the clamp body 1 is moved upward or tilted to pull the key shaft 4 out of the keyboard. By operating one end of a clamp body and using the other end of the clamp body to clamp and disassemble the key shaft, it is very convenient and labor-saving. Compared with the disassembly method in the prior art that does not use the corresponding two ends of the clamp body, the clamping mechanism can be more flexibly contacted and force applied to the key shaft, and the entire disassembly operation is more flexible and convenient, and it is easy for the human hand to control the clamping force, which is more in line with the human hand's force and operating habits.

[0094] The method further includes S4, operating the clamp arm at the second end 12 of the clamp body 1 to loosen the shaft body clamp 13a at the first end 11 of the clamp body 1, so that the button shaft body 4 is separated from the shaft body clamp 13a at the first end 11 of the clamp body 1. Since the first end can be easily operated by hand, it is more convenient to operate the clamp arm at the first end during operation. Therefore, by operating the clamp arm at the first end, the movement control of the shaft body clamp can be realized flexibly and conveniently, thereby realizing the separation and release of the button shaft body and the second end of the clamp body after disassembly, and the next disassembly operation can also be performed more quickly and conveniently, greatly improving the disassembly efficiency.

[0095] Embodiment 4

[0096] refer to Figures 1 to 16As shown, a clamp body for disassembling a mechanical keyboard key shaft body includes a first clamp arm 101 and a second clamp arm 102, wherein the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102 are hinged, such as Fig.10 As shown, one side of the two clamp arms at the hinged position 103 is the second end 12, and the other side of the two clamp arms at the hinged position 103 is the first end 11. Figure 10-13 As shown, the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102 are both provided with a shaft clamp 13a on the first end 11. The shaft clamp 13a can clamp the elastic clamping piece 44 of the key shaft 4 to release the key shaft 4 from the clamping state on the keyboard. Of course, in some embodiments, the shaft clamp 13a is provided on one of the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102, and the key shaft can also be disassembled, because one shaft clamp 13a can be used to clamp the elastic clamping piece 44 on one side with the support of the other clamp arm. When the key shaft 4 is disassembled later, the clamping state of the key shaft 4 on this side can be released. At this time, the clamp body can be tilted to the side that is not in the clamping state to pull the key shaft 4 out of the keyboard.

[0097] The shaft clamp 13a is disposed at the end of the first clamp arm 101 or the second clamp arm 102, but it is not limited to being disposed at the end. The shaft clamp 13a is L-shaped, but it is not limited to being L-shaped.

[0098] The width of the shaft body clamping claw 13 a is less than or equal to the width of the elastic clamping piece clamping groove 46 of the key shaft body 4 . During disassembly, the shaft body clamping claw 13 a can be extended into the elastic clamping piece clamping groove 46 to clamp the elastic clamping piece 44 .

[0099] Preferably, the shaft body clamp 13a is an integral structure with the first clamp arm 101 or the second clamp arm 102. In addition, the shaft body clamp 13a is also fixed to the first clamp arm 101 or the second clamp arm 102 by a fastener. The shaft body clamp 13a is fixed to the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102 by screws. In addition to screw connection, the shaft body clamp 13a can also be fixed to the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102 by rivets, pins or glue.

[0100] A torsion spring 105 is disposed between the first clamp arm 101 and the second clamp arm 102. The torsion spring 105 is disposed at the hinged position 103, and is installed in the torsion spring slot 104. The installation position of the torsion spring 105 is covered by a cover sheet 109. The torsion spring 105 can also be disposed at a non-connecting shaft, and need not necessarily be disposed at the intersection position 103.

[0101] In addition, the clamp body in this embodiment can also realize the function of disassembling the base and the upper cover of the key shaft body, and its implementation principle is basically the same as the solution in document 4, and one of the first clamp arm 101 or the second clamp arm 102 (attached Fig.13 As shown in the figure, a buckle top column 107 is provided on the first clamp arm 101, and the top of the buckle top column 107 has an inclined surface 1071, and the inclined direction of the inclined surface 1071 corresponds to the inclined direction of the inclined surface of the buckle buckle 401 on the key shaft body 4. The number of the buckle top columns 107 is consistent with the number of the buckle buckles on the key shaft body 4. For example, if there are four buckle buckles 401, there are four buckle top columns 107, wherein the other one of the first clamp arm 101 or the second clamp arm 102 (attached Fig.13 As shown, a pressing block 106 is provided on the second clamp arm 102. The buckle top column 107 is aligned with the buckle buckle groove 402 formed by the buckle buckle 401 of the key shaft body 4, so that the buckle top column 107 is inserted into the buckle buckle groove 402, and then the clamp body 1 is operated to make the pressing block 106 press down the shaft core 43 of the key shaft body 4 to open the buckle buckle 401, thereby separating the upper cover 41 and the base 42 of the key shaft body 4 to realize the shaft removal.

[0102] On a mechanical keyboard, the key shaft mounting post 48 is used to insert the key shaft 4 into the PCB. Generally, one to three key shaft mounting posts are used on one key shaft 4. Some types of key shafts may not need terminal pins, such as magnetic shafts and inductive shafts. They utilize the relative movement of the magnet or conductor on the shaft with respect to the magnetic sensor or inductive element on the PCB for induction triggering, so no additional terminal pins are required. Some types of key shafts 4 also have terminal pins 47. For example, early mechanical metal contact shafts all have two terminal pins for electrical connection between the key shaft 4 and the PCB. There are generally two terminal pins 47. The first clamp arm 101 is also provided with an air avoidance hole or an air avoidance recess for avoiding the key shaft mounting post 48 or the terminal pin 47 of the key shaft 4.

[0103] For the button shaft mounting column and the terminal pin, corresponding air avoidance holes or air avoidance recesses can be set separately, or they can be set integrally, such as using a air avoidance recess 108 to simultaneously avoid the button shaft mounting column 48 and the terminal pin 47.

[0104] The pressure block 106, the corresponding snap-on top column 107, and the air-avoiding recess 108 can be arranged at either the first end 11 or the second end 12. When the snap-on top column 107 and the shaft clamp 13a are arranged at the same end of the second end 12 or the first end 11, the snap-on top column 107 is arranged closer to the hinge position 103 than the shaft clamp 13a.

[0105] In this embodiment, the shaft claws of the button shaft are arranged on two clamp arms. By operating one end of a clamp body and using the other end of the clamp body to unlock and disassemble the button shaft, it is very convenient and labor-saving. Compared with the disassembly method in the prior art that does not use the corresponding two ends of the clamp body, the clamping mechanism can be more flexibly contacted and force applied to the elastic clip of the button shaft. The entire disassembly operation is more flexible, convenient and easy for the human hand to control the clamping force, which is more in line with the human hand's force and operating habits.

[0106] Compared with the button shaft disassembly device in the prior art, the solution in this example can also perfectly integrate the shaft disassembly structure on the same pliers body, realizing the integration of multiple functions, so that the user can achieve multiple functions with one set of tools, which is more portable.

[0107] The above contents are further detailed descriptions of the present invention in combination with specific preferred embodiments, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present invention is limited to these descriptions. For ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present invention belongs, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, which should be regarded as falling within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for removing a key cap of a mechanical keyboard, comprising: S1. Place a clamp close to the keycap on the keyboard. S2. Operate one end of the pliers body so that the other end of the pliers body clamps the key cap and pulls the key cap off the key shaft.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: In S2, the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body is operated to make the keycap clamp claw at the other end of the clamp body clamp the keycap of the key, and pull the keycap of the key off the key shaft body.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that In S2, the other end of the clamp body clamps the key cap of the key and moves the clamp body upward to pull the key cap off the key shaft.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The method further comprises S3, operating one end of the clamp body to loosen the other end of the clamp body, so that the key cap of the key is separated from the other end of the clamp body.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that In S3, the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body is operated to loosen the key cap clamping claw at the other end of the clamp body, so that the key cap of the key is separated from the key cap clamping claw.

6. A clamp body for removing keycaps of mechanical keyboard keys, comprising a first clamp arm and a second clamp arm, The first clamp arm is hinged to the second clamp arm, One side of the hinged position between the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm is one end of the clamp body. The other side of the hinged position between the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm is the other end of the clamp body. The first clamp arm and the second clamp arm are respectively provided with keycap clamp claws, The keycap clamping claw of the first clamp wall and the keycap clamping claw of the second clamp arm are arranged at the same end of the clamp body.

7. The pliers body according to claim 5, characterized in that: The key cap clamping claw is detachably arranged on the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm.

8. The pliers body according to claim 6, characterized in that: The key cap clamping claw is fixed on the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm through a fastener.

9. The pliers body according to claim 6, characterized in that: The keycap clamp is fixed to the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm by one of screws, rivets, pins or glue.

10. The pliers body according to claim 6, characterized in that: A torsion spring is arranged between the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm, and the torsion spring is arranged at a hinged position.

11. The pliers body according to claim 6, characterized in that: A buckle top column is arranged on one of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and the top of the buckle top column has an inclined surface, and the inclination direction of the inclined surface corresponds to the inclination direction of the inclined surface of the buckle on the key shaft, and the number of the buckle top columns is consistent with the number of the buckle buckles on the key shaft, wherein a pressure block is arranged on the other of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and wherein an air avoidance hole or an air avoidance recess is also arranged on one of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and when the buckle top column and the key cap clamp claw are arranged at the same end of the clamp body, the buckle top column is arranged closer to the hinge position than the key cap clamp claw.

12. A method for disassembling a key axis of a mechanical keyboard, comprising: S1. Place a clamp close to the key axis on the keyboard. S2, operate one end of the clamp body to make the other end of the clamp body clamp the elastic clamping piece on the key shaft body to release the key shaft body from the clamping state on the keyboard. S3. Use the other end of the pliers to clamp the key shaft and pull the key shaft out of the keyboard.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that In S2, the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body is operated so that the shaft clamp claw at the other end of the clamp body clamps the elastic clamp on the key shaft, thereby releasing the key shaft from the clamping state on the keyboard. In S3, the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body is operated so that the shaft clamp claw at the other end of the clamp body clamps the elastic clamp on the key shaft, thereby pulling the key shaft out of the keyboard.

14. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that In S3, the other end of the clamp body clamps the key shaft body, and the clamp body is moved upward to pull the key shaft body out of the keyboard.

15. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that In S3, the other end of the clamp body is used to clamp the key shaft body, and the clamp body is tilted to pull the key shaft body out of the keyboard.

16. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The method further comprises S4, operating one end of the clamp body to loosen the other end of the clamp body, so that the button shaft body is separated from the other end of the clamp body.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that In S4, the clamp arm at one end of the clamp body is operated to loosen the shaft body clamp claw at the other end of the clamp body, so that the button shaft body is separated from the shaft body clamp claw.

18. A clamp body for disassembling a key shaft of a mechanical keyboard, comprising a first clamp arm and a second clamp arm, wherein the first clamp arm is hinged to the second clamp arm. One side of the hinged position between the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm is one end of the clamp body. The other side of the hinged position between the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm is the other end of the clamp body. At least one of the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm is provided with an axle clamp jaw.

19. The pliers body according to claim 18, characterized in that: The first clamp arm and the second clamp arm are respectively provided with shaft body clamping jaws, and the shaft body clamping jaw of the first clamp wall and the shaft body clamping jaw of the second clamp arm are arranged at the same end of the clamp body.

20. The pliers body according to claim 19, characterized in that: The shaft body clamp is arranged at the end of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm.

21. The pliers body according to claim 19, characterized in that: The shaft body clamp is L-shaped.

22. The pliers body according to claim 19, characterized in that: The width of the shaft body clamping claw is less than or equal to the width of the elastic clamping piece clamping groove of the key shaft body.

23. The pliers body according to claim 19, characterized in that: The shaft body clamping jaw is an integral structure with the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm.

24. The pliers body according to claim 19, characterized in that: The shaft body clamp is fixed on the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm through a fastener.

25. The pliers body according to claim 19, characterized in that: The shaft body clamp is fixed on the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm by one of screws, rivets, pins or glue.

26. The pliers body according to claim 25, characterized in that: A torsion spring is arranged between the first clamp arm and the second clamp arm, and the torsion spring is arranged at a hinged position.

27. The pliers body according to claim 18, characterized in that: A buckle top column is provided on one of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and the top of the buckle top column has an inclined surface, and the inclination direction of the inclined surface corresponds to the inclination direction of the inclined surface of the buckle on the key shaft, and the number of the buckle top columns is consistent with the number of the buckle buckles on the key shaft, wherein a pressure block is provided on the other of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and wherein a clearance hole or a clearance recess is also provided on one of the first clamp arm or the second clamp arm, and when the buckle top column and the shaft body clamp are arranged at the same end of the clamp body, the buckle top column is arranged closer to the hinge position than the shaft body clamp.

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