Key structure and electronic equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses a key structure and electronic equipment, and the key structure comprises a hanging table support which comprises a top plate and a base which are spaced and opposite to each other, and the top plate is connected with the base through at least one connecting plate; the elastic limiting piece comprises a fixed end and a movable end which are opposite to each other, the fixed end is connected with the top plate, the movable end is located between the top plate and the base, and the movable end protrudes out of the top plate and the base in the extending direction of the top plate; and the key cap is connected with one side, deviating from the top plate, of the base.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and specifically relates to a key structure and an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the development of electronic devices, the requirements for the battery life of electronic devices are getting higher and higher, which leads to an increase in the demand for battery layout space. At present, in order to leave more space for the battery, the expansion space of the key structure is limited, resulting in a greater risk of the key structure falling off. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present application aims to provide a key structure and an electronic device, which at least solve the problem of reducing the risk of key falling off in the prior art.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application proposes a key structure, including:

[0006] A hanging stand bracket, the hanging stand bracket comprising a top plate and a base that are spaced apart and opposite to each other, the top plate and the base being connected by at least one connecting plate;

[0007] An elastic limiting member, the elastic limiting member comprising a fixed end and a movable end opposite to each other, the fixed end being connected to the top plate, the movable end being located between the top plate and the base, and protruding from the top plate and the base along an extension direction of the top plate;

[0008] A button cap is connected to a side of the base facing away from the top plate.

[0009] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, comprising: a device body, a mounting slot with a notch facing outward is provided on one side of the device body;

[0010] A key structure, such as the key structure mentioned above, wherein the hanging bracket of the key structure is located in the mounting groove, and at least a portion of the key cap is exposed outside the mounting groove.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present application, the hanging stand bracket includes a top plate and a base that are spaced apart and opposite to each other, the fixed end of the elastic limiting member is connected to the top plate, the movable end of the elastic limiting member is located between the top plate and the base, and along the extension direction of the top plate, the movable end protrudes from the top plate, so that the top plate can limit the elastic limiting member, and the elastic limiting member can be deformed in a directional manner toward the base, thereby reducing the risk of the button structure falling off while ensuring the convenience of installing the button structure to the electronic device.

[0012] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and be readily understood from the description of embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0014] Figure 1 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram when the movable end of an elastic limiting member is deformed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a device body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram during the assembly process of a key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram at the critical point of the assembly of a key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 6 is a partial structural schematic diagram of another key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram when the movable end of another elastic limiting member is deformed according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram during the assembly process of another key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram at the critical point of the assembly of another key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram showing the deformation amount of the movable end of an elastic limiting member according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram when the assembly of a key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is completed;

[0025] Figure 12 is a partial structural schematic diagram of yet another key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 13 is a structural schematic diagram of an elastic limiting member according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 14 It is a schematic structural diagram of a device body in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 100, button structure; 10, hanging platform bracket; 11, top plate; 111, avoidance hole; 12, base; 13, connecting plate; 20, elastic limiting member; 21, fixed end; 22, movable end; 221, tongue; 222, transition section; 24, reinforcing rib; 31, button cap; 32, pressing member; 321, first pressing portion; 322, second pressing portion; 33, triggering member; 400, device body; 41, installation groove; 42, limiting protrusion; 43, accommodation space; 44, disassembly groove; 45, assembly hole; 51, button dome. Specific embodiments

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary only for explaining the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present application without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0031] The terms "first" and "second" in the description and claims of the present application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more. In addition, "and / or" in the description and claims means at least one of the connected objects. The character " / " generally represents an "or" relationship between the associated objects before and after.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is 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 thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0034] The following will describe the key structure 100 and the electronic device according to the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with Figure 1 - Figure 14 Describe the key structure 100 and the electronic device according to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] As Figures 1 to 2 shown, and as Figures 6 to 7 shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the key structure 100 includes a hanging platform bracket 10, the hanging platform bracket 10 includes a top plate 11 and a base 12 that are spaced apart and opposite to each other, and the top plate 11 and the base 12 are connected by at least one connecting plate 13; an elastic limiting member 20, the elastic limiting member 20 includes a fixed end 21 and a movable end 22 that are opposite to each other, the movable end 22 is connected to the top plate 11, the movable end 22 is located between the top plate 11 and the base 12, and along the extending direction of the top plate 11, the movable end 22 protrudes from the top plate 11; a key cap 31, the key cap 31 is connected to the side of the base 12 facing away from the top plate 11.

[0036] In the embodiments of the present application, the hanging platform bracket 10 includes a top plate 11 and a base 12 that are spaced apart and opposite to each other, the fixed end 21 of the elastic limiting member 20 is connected to the top plate 11, the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 is located between the top plate 11 and the base 12, and along the extending direction of the top plate 11, the movable end 22 protrudes from the top plate 11, so that the top plate 11 can play a limiting role on the elastic limiting member 20, and the elastic limiting member 20 can be deformed in a direction towards the base 12, which can reduce the risk of the key structure 100 falling off while ensuring the convenience of installing the key structure 100 to the electronic device.

[0037] The key structure 100 described in the embodiments of the present application can be applied to an electronic device to implement the control function of the electronic device. For example, the key structure 100 can be the volume key of the electronic device to implement the volume control of the electronic device, or the key structure 100 can be the power key of the electronic device to implement the power control of the electronic device, or the key structure 100 can also be the light key of the electronic device to implement the light control of the electronic device.

[0038] Specifically, as Figure 1As shown, the key structure 100 has a hanging platform bracket 10 and an elastic limiting member 20. The hanging platform bracket 10 includes a top plate 11 and a base 12 that are spaced apart and opposite to each other, so that an avoidance space can be formed between the top plate 11 and the base 12 to facilitate accommodating at least part of the structure of the elastic limiting member 20.

[0039] Specifically, the top plate 11 can be a frame structure or a flat plate structure, etc. The base 12 can be a frame structure or a flat plate structure, etc.

[0040] Specifically, the elastic limiting member 20 has opposite fixed ends 21 and movable ends 22. The fixed end 21 can be connected to the top plate 11 to realize the assembly between the elastic limiting member 20 and the hanging platform bracket 10. Among them, the hanging platform bracket 10 and the elastic limiting member 20 can be prepared independently. The fixed end 21 can be spliced and fixed to the top plate 11 by means of bonding or bolt fixing, etc., or the fixed end 21 can also be integrally formed with the top plate 11, so that the hanging platform bracket 10 and the elastic limiting member 20 are integrally formed.

[0041] Specifically, the top plate 11 has a plane that is connected and cooperated with the fixed end 21 to improve the reliability of the connection and cooperation between the top plate 11 and the fixed end 21.

[0042] One side of the connecting plate 13 is connected to the side of the top plate 11 facing away from the movable end 22, and the other side is connected to the side of the base 12 facing away from the movable end 22; and / or, the connecting plate 13 is arranged on the opposite sides of the top plate 11 and the base 12, and the elastic limiting member 20 is located between the connecting plates 13.

[0043] Optionally, the connecting plate 13 is respectively connected to the same end of the top plate 11 and the base 12, which is convenient for forming an avoidance space between the top plate 11 and the base 12 to improve the reliability of arranging the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 between the top plate 11 and the base 12.

[0044] Specifically, the number of the connecting plates 13 can be one, two or three, etc. The connecting plate 13 can be arranged on the adjacent side or the opposite side of the movable end 22, etc.

[0045] Optionally, the top plate 11 has a first side, a second side and a third side. The first side is adjacent to the second side, and the first side is opposite to the third side; among them, along the extending direction of the top plate 11, the movable end 22 protrudes from the first side; the connecting plate 13 can be connected to the second side or the third side.

[0046] In the embodiments of the present application, the number and position of the connecting plates 13 can have various selection methods, so that the structure of the hanging platform bracket 10 is relatively diverse.

[0047] In some embodiments, when the number of the connecting plates 13 is one, the connecting plate 13 can be connected to the third side, so that the connecting plate 13 and the movable end 22 can be arranged on opposite sides of the top plate 11; one end of the connecting plate 13 is connected to the side of the top plate 11 facing away from the movable end 22, and the other end can be connected to the side of the base facing away from the movable end 22; or, the connecting plate 13 can also be connected to the second side, so that the connecting plate 13 and the movable end 22 can be arranged on adjacent sides of the top plate 11.

[0048] In other embodiments, the number of the connecting plates 13 can be two. The two connecting plates 13 are respectively arranged on the second side, and the two connecting plates 13 can be respectively arranged on opposite sides of the top plate 11. Wherein, the elastic limiting member 20 can be located between the two connecting plates 13. The connecting plate 13 and the movable end 22 can be arranged on adjacent sides of the top plate 11. One end of the connecting plate 13 is connected to the side of the top plate 11 adjacent to the movable end 22, and the other end can be connected to the side of the base 12 adjacent to the movable end 22; or, one connecting plate 13 can be arranged on the second side, and the other connecting plate 13 can be arranged on the third side.

[0049] In still other embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the number of the connecting plates 13 can also be three. Two of the connecting plates 13 are arranged oppositely and are respectively arranged adjacent to the second side and the movable end 22, and the other connecting plate 13 can be arranged on the third side.

[0050] Specifically, the fixed end 21 can be connected to the side of the top plate 11 facing the base 12, or, the fixed end 21 can also be connected to the side of the top plate 11 facing away from the base 12, or, the fixed end 21 can also be connected to the side surface of the top plate 11, etc. In the embodiments of the present application, the arrangement position of the fixed end 21 relative to the top plate 11 is not specifically limited.

[0051] In some alternative embodiments of the present application, as Figure 12 shown, the elastic limiting member 20 is integrally formed with the top plate 11. This can improve the tightness of the cooperation between the elastic limiting member 20 and the top plate 11, and moreover, can simplify the structure of the hanging platform bracket 10, omit the connection process between the elastic limiting member 20 and the top plate 11, and facilitate optimizing the processing cost.

[0052] Further, the elastic limiting member 20 can be an elastic member such as a spring piece or a spring tongue that can be deformed, or, the elastic limiting member 20 can also be a deformable member made of a memory material. The fixed end 21 of the elastic limiting member 20 is connected to the top plate 11, so that the top plate 11 can limit the deformation of the fixed end 21, and the movable end 22 can be deformed relative to the top plate 11.

[0053] Specifically, the movable end 22 is located between the top plate 11 and the base 12. Since the fixed end 21 is connected to the top plate 11 through at least one connecting plate, the elastic limiting member 20 is arranged close to the top plate 11 as a whole. That is, when the elastic limiting member 20 is in the initial state, the movable end 22 can be close to or in contact with the top plate 11. Since the movable end 22 protrudes from the top plate 11 and the base 12 along the extending direction of the top plate 11, in this way, the top plate 11 can restrict the movable end 22, and the movable end 22 cannot deform in the direction away from the base 12, and the movable end 22 can be deformed in the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12 in a directed manner.

[0054] Specifically, the movable end 22 protrudes from the top plate 11 along the extending direction of the top plate 11, and the movable end 22 extends along the extending direction of the top plate 11, which is convenient for realizing the deformation of the movable end 22 in the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12.

[0055] Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, the vertical arrow direction is the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12, and the horizontal arrow direction is the extending direction of the top plate 11.

[0056] Specifically, along the extending direction of the top plate 11, the movable end 22 protrudes from the top plate 11 and the base 12. In this way, during the assembly process of the key structure 100, the elastic limiting member 20 can contact and deform under force with the device body 400 of the electronic device, and it can be avoided that the top plate 11 contacts the device body 400 and causes interference.

[0057] Furthermore, the movable end 22 can deform towards the base 12, which is convenient for reducing the size of the elastic limiting member 20 in the extending direction of the top plate 11, and then it is convenient to assemble the elastic limiting member 20 to the electronic device. And after the elastic limiting member 20 is assembled to the electronic device, the elastic limiting member 20 can return to the initial state, and the movable end 22 can cooperate with the electronic device for limiting again, so as to prevent the key structure 100 from detaching from the electronic device.

[0058] Specifically, the cooperation between the hanging platform bracket 10 and the elastic limiting member 20 can realize the assembly of the key structure 100 and the electronic device. As Figure 3 shown, an installation groove 41 is provided on the device body 400 of the electronic device, and a limiting protrusion 42 is provided on the groove wall of the installation groove 41. A receiving space 43 is formed between the limiting protrusion 42 and the bottom wall of the installation groove 41.

[0059] Since the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 protrudes from the top plate 11 and the base 12 along the extending direction of the top plate 11, during the assembly process of the key structure 100, the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 abuts against the side wall of the installation groove 41, as Figure 4As shown, under the interference of the limiting protrusion 42 of the installation groove 41, the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 is deformed toward the base 12. During the assembly process, the elastic limiting member 20 is in an elastically deformed state. Figure 5 As shown, the key structure 100 is at the edge of the limiting protrusion 42, the critical point of assembly completion, and the elastic limiting member 20 has not yet returned to the initial state. The key structure 100 continues to be assembled until the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 passes over the limiting protrusion 42, and the assembly of the key structure 100 is completed. After the key structure 100 is assembled, the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 cannot be deformed in a direction away from the base 12 under the limiting effect of the top plate 11, so that the key structure 100 cannot fall out of the installation groove 41, and the purpose of preventing the key structure 100 from falling off can be achieved.

[0060] Specifically, in the embodiment of the present application, during the assembly of the button structure 100, the movable end 22 can be deformed toward the base 12. After the assembly is completed, the movable end 22 can be restored to its original state. By utilizing the deformation of the elastic limiting member 20 and the limiting of the hanging bracket 10, the button structure 100 can be assembled and prevented from falling off. This makes the button structure 100 simple in structure and occupies less space, thereby facilitating the increase of the battery width, improving the battery capacity, and extending the battery life of the electronic device.

[0061] Specifically, the key structure 100 further includes a key cap 31, which can be connected to a side of the base 12 away from the top plate 11 to achieve assembly between the key cap 31 and the hanging stand bracket 10. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the button structure 100 can be assembled to the electronic device in a bottom-up direction. During the process of squeezing the button structure 100 into the electronic device through the button cap 31, the movable end 22 of the elastic limit member 20 is first deformed toward the base 12 under the interference of the device body 400, and then returns to the initial state after the assembly is completed.

[0062] Specifically, the side of the base 12 facing away from the top plate 11 is a plane, so as to improve the reliability of the connection and cooperation between the base 12 and the key cap 31. The base 12 and the key cap 31 can be connected and fixed by bonding or welding.

[0063] Specifically, Figure 4As shown, the key structure 100 may further include a pressing member 32 and a triggering member 33. The pressing member 32 may include a first pressing portion 321 and a second pressing portion 322. The second pressing portion 322 is connected between the first pressing portion 321 and the key cap 31. One side of the first pressing portion 321 away from the second pressing portion 322 is connected to the triggering member 33. The triggering member 33 is disposed opposite to the key dome 51 in the electronic device. By pressing the key cap 31, the key cap 31 transmits the pressure to the second pressing portion 322, the first pressing portion 321, and the triggering member 33 in sequence, so that the triggering member 33 presses the key dome 51, realizing the linkage between the key cap 31 and the key dome 51, triggering the key dome 51, and realizing the related electronic functions of the key.

[0064] Specifically, the first pressing portion 321 may be a silicone member, and the second pressing portion 322 may be a plastic member. Alternatively, the materials of the first pressing portion 321 and the second pressing portion 322 may be the same. The first pressing portion 321 and the second pressing portion 322 may be connected by glue, or may also be connected by two-color injection molding. The first pressing portion 321 and the key cap 31 may be connected and fixed by bonding or bolting, etc.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present application, the linkage between the key cap 31 and the key dome 51 may also be realized in other ways. For example, link transmission and other ways are not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0066] In some alternative embodiments of the present application, an avoidance hole 111 is formed on the top plate 11, and the elastic limiting member 20 is inserted through the avoidance hole 111; the fixed end 21 is connected to the side of the top plate 11 away from the base 12.

[0067] In the embodiment of the present application, the elastic limiting member 20 is inserted through the avoidance hole 111, so that the top plate 11 can support and limit the fixed end 21, reducing the risk of the fixed end 21 detaching from the top plate 11, improving the reliability of the connection between the elastic limiting member 20 and the hanging platform bracket 10, and thus reducing the risk of the key structure 100 failing.

[0068] Specifically, as Figure 2 shown, when the movable end 22 deforms along the arrow direction, a pulling force is formed on the fixed end 21, and the top plate 11 can play a role in limiting and supporting the fixed end 21 in the direction opposite to the arrow direction, thereby avoiding the fixed end 21 detaching from the top plate 11.

[0069] Specifically, the avoidance hole 111 may penetrate the top plate 11 along the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12. The avoidance hole 111 may be a circular through hole or a square through hole, etc. The shape of the avoidance hole 111 is not specifically limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0070] Optionally, the movable end 22 includes a tongue 221 and a transition section 222 connected between the fixed end 21 and the tongue 221 ; the fixed end 21 is parallel to the tongue 221 ; and along the extension direction of the top plate 11 , the tongue 221 protrudes from the top plate 11 .

[0071] In the embodiment of the present application, the elastic limit member 20 includes a fixed end 21, a transition section 222 and a tongue 221 connected in sequence, so that the elastic limit member 20 can form a multi-section structure, which can improve the reliability of deformation of the tongue 221 and facilitate reducing the pulling force of the tongue 221 on the fixed end 21, so as to ensure the connection reliability between the fixed end 21 and the top plate 11.

[0072] Specifically, the fixed end 21 can be located on the side of the top plate 11 away from the base 12, the tongue 221 can be located between the top plate 11 and the base 12, and the transition section 222 is connected between the fixed end 21 and the tongue 221, which can buffer the pulling force transmitted from the tongue 221 to the fixed end 21.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present application, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the transition section 222 is a straight plate structure, the connection between the transition section 222 and the fixed end 21 is a smooth transition, and the connection between the transition section 222 and the latch tongue 221 is a smooth transition.

[0074] In the embodiment of the present application, the transition section 222 is a straight plate structure, so that the transition section 222 intersects with the fixed end 21, which facilitates the transition section 222 to pass through the avoidance hole 111, thereby improving the convenience of assembly between the elastic limit member 20 and the hanging stand bracket 10.

[0075] Specifically, one end of the transition section 222 can be smoothly connected to the fixed end 21, and the other end can be smoothly connected to the tongue 221, so that the connection between the transition section 222 and the fixed end 21 is smoothly transitioned, and the connection between the transition section 222 and the tongue 221 is smoothly transitioned, so that the stress on the elastic limit member 20 is more dispersed and the structure is more stable.

[0076] Specifically, the angle between the transition section 222 and the fixed end 21 may be a non-right angle, which can avoid stress concentration at the connection between the transition section 222 and the fixed end 21 and improve the structural stability of the elastic limiter 20 .

[0077] Specifically, Figure 2 As shown, the fixed end 21 and the tongue 221 both extend along the extension direction of the top plate 11. In some embodiments, along the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12, the projections of the fixed end 21 and the tongue 221 at least partially overlap, so that the elastic stopper 20 can be in a "Z" shape. In other embodiments, along the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12, the projections of the fixed end 21 and the tongue 221 can be arranged at intervals.

[0078] Specifically, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, under the interference of the limiting protrusion 42 of the installation groove 41, the tongue 221 can deform towards the base 12. During the assembly process, the elastic limiting member 20 is in an elastically deformed state. As Figure 5 shown, the tongue 221 abuts against the edge of the limiting protrusion 42. The key structure 100 continues to be assembled until the tongue 221 crosses the limiting protrusion 42, completing the assembly of the key structure 100. Under the restriction of the top plate 11, the tongue 221 cannot deform in the direction away from the base 12, so that the tongue 221 cannot cross the limiting protrusion 42 and fall off, and the key structure 100 cannot be disengaged from the installation groove 41, achieving the purpose of preventing the key structure 100 from falling off.

[0079] In some other embodiments of the present application, as Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the transition section 222 is a bent structure, and the transition section 222 bends towards the top plate 11.

[0080] In the embodiments of the present application, the transition section 222 is a bent structure. In this way, when the tongue 221 deforms towards the base 12, the tongue 221 can squeeze the transition section 222 to deform, which can reduce the deformation amount of the tongue 221 in the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12, facilitating further reduction of the space occupied by the hanging platform bracket 10, and being more conducive to increasing the width of the battery, thereby improving the battery life of the electronic device.

[0081] Specifically, the transition section 222 can be a U-shaped structure, and the U-shaped opening of the U-shaped structure faces the top plate 11, which is beneficial to simplifying the structure of the transition section 222.

[0082] Specifically, the transition section 222 is a U-shaped structure, and one end of the transition section 222 is connected to the fixed end 21, and the other end is connected to the tongue 221, so that the transition section 222 can generate deformation along the extension direction of the top plate 11.

[0083] Specifically, as Figures 8 to 11 shown, during the process of assembling the key structure 100 into the electronic device, the tongue 221 deforms towards the base 12 under the interference of the limiting protrusion 42. As Figure 9 shown, the tongue 221 also squeezes the transition section 222 in the direction of the horizontal arrow, that is, the tongue 221 can generate two-directional movement, one in the direction of the horizontal arrow and one in the direction of the vertical arrow. As Figure 10 shown, the movement amount L of the tongue 221 in the direction of the vertical arrow is small, so that the space occupied by the hanging platform bracket 10 can be reduced, the width of the battery can be increased, and the battery life of the electronic device can be extended.

[0084] In still some other embodiments of the present application, as Figure 13As shown, reinforcing ribs 24 are provided on the tongue 221, which is convenient for enhancing the structural strength of the tongue 221, avoiding the failure of the button structure 100 caused by the inability of the tongue 221 to return to its initial state after deformation, improving the structural stability of the elastic limiting member 20, and ensuring the service life of the button structure 100.

[0085] Specifically, the reinforcing ribs 24 can be made on the entire surface of the tongue 221, or on a part of the tongue 221. The reinforcing ribs 24 can specifically be in the shape of strips, plates, etc., and the specific shape of the reinforcing ribs 24 is not limited in the embodiments of the present application.

[0086] Specifically, the reinforcing ribs 24 can also be arranged on the transition section 222 to enhance the structural strength of the transition section 222 and avoid damage to the transition section 222.

[0087] The button structure described in the embodiments of the present application has at least the following advantages:

[0088] In the embodiments of the present application, the hanging platform bracket includes a top plate and a base that are spaced apart and opposite to each other. The fixed end of the elastic limiting member is connected to the top plate. The movable end of the elastic limiting member is located between the top plate and the base, and along the extending direction of the top plate, the movable end protrudes from the top plate, so that the top plate can play a limiting role on the elastic limiting member. The elastic limiting member can be deformed in a direction towards the base, which can reduce the risk of the button structure falling off while ensuring the convenience of installing the button structure onto the electronic device.

[0089] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application disclose an electronic device, including: a device body 400, with an installation groove 41 having an outward-facing notch on one side of the device body 400; a button structure 100, such as the button structure 100 described above, where the hanging platform bracket 10 and the elastic limiting member 20 of the button structure 100 are both located in the installation groove 41, and at least a part of the button cap 31 is exposed outside the installation groove 41.

[0090] In the embodiments of the present application, at least a part of the button cap 31 is exposed outside the installation groove 41 of the device body 400, which is convenient for operating the button structure 100 through the button cap 31 to trigger the button function.

[0091] The electronic device described in the embodiments of the present application can be a product with buttons such as a mobile phone, a tablet, or a smart wearable device.

[0092] Specifically, the notch of the installation groove 41 faces the outside of the device body 400, so as to facilitate the installation of the button structure 100 from the outside. The depth of the installation groove 41 may be equal to the thickness of the button structure 100, so as to improve the appearance flatness of the electronic device. In some embodiments, it may also be set that the depth of the installation groove 41 is greater than or less than the thickness of the button structure 100, etc. The embodiments of the present application do not make specific limitations on this.

[0093] Specifically, the installation groove 41 may be provided on the side of the device body 400, so that the button structure 100 can be installed on the side of the device body 400 to operate the button structure 100 from the side. Alternatively, the installation groove 41 may be provided on the top of the device body 400, so that the button structure 100 can be installed on the top of the device body 400 to operate the button structure 100 from the top. Or, the installation groove 41 may be provided on the bottom of the device body 400, so that the button structure 100 can be installed on the bottom of the device body 400 to operate the button structure 100 from the bottom.

[0094] Optionally, a limiting protrusion 42 is provided on the side wall of the installation groove 41; the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 is clamped between the limiting protrusion 42 and the top plate 11.

[0095] In the embodiment of the present application, the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 is clamped between the limiting protrusion 42 and the top plate 11, so that the limiting protrusion 42 can limit the top plate 11, thereby preventing the elastic limiting member 20 from detaching from the limiting protrusion 42 and preventing the button structure 100 from falling off.

[0096] Specifically, the projection of the movable end 22 on the plane perpendicular to the extending direction of the top plate 11 at least partially falls on the projection of the limiting protrusion 42 on the plane perpendicular to the extending direction of the top plate 11, so that the limiting protrusion 42 can limit the movable end 22 in the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12, thereby preventing the elastic limiting member 20 from detaching from the limiting protrusion 42.

[0097] Specifically, during the assembly process, the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 deforms towards the base 12 under the interference of the limiting protrusion 42. After the assembly is completed, the movable end 22 returns to its initial state and is located between the top plate 11 and the limiting protrusion 42. The top plate 11 restricts the movable end 22 from deforming away from the base 12, and the limiting protrusion 42 can restrict the movable end 22 from deforming towards the base 12, which can prevent the movable end 22 from slipping out, thereby achieving the effect of preventing the button structure 100 from falling off.

[0098] Specifically, by utilizing the deformation of the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 and the cooperation between the movable end 22 and the limiting protrusion 42, the assembly and limitation of the key structure 100 can be achieved, making the structure of the key structure 100 simple, the assembly method simple, and the key structure 100 occupying less space and having a lower risk of reliability failure.

[0099] Specifically, as Figure 11 shown, under the action of the limiting protrusion 42, the installation groove 41 can form a stepped groove. An assembly hole 45 communicating with the installation groove 41 can also be provided on the device body 400, and the assembly hole 45 is used to accommodate the trigger member 33.

[0100] In some other alternative embodiments of the present application, as Figure 11 and Figure 14 shown, the electronic device further includes a disassembly groove 44, and the disassembly groove 44 communicates with the installation groove 41; at least a part of the disassembly groove 44 is disposed opposite to the clamping position between the elastic limiting member 20 and the limiting protrusion 42.

[0101] In the embodiments of the present application, a tool can be used to insert into the installation groove 41 through the disassembly groove 44 to toggle the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20, so that the movable end 22 can be extruded and deformed along the extending direction of the top plate 11 to disengage from the limiting protrusion 42, thereby the key structure 100 can be taken out through the key cap 31, which can improve the convenience of repairing or replacing the key structure 100.

[0102] Specifically, a receiving space 43 for accommodating the movable end 22 is formed between the limiting protrusion 42 and the bottom of the installation groove 41.

[0103] In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a cover body. The disassembly groove 44 can be disposed at the bottom of the device body 400 with the groove opening facing outward, and the disassembly groove 44 and the receiving space 43 can communicate along the thickness direction of the electronic device; the cover body is detachably connected to the device body 400 and covers the groove opening of the disassembly groove 44.

[0104] In the embodiments of the present application, connecting the cover body to the device body 400 can make the cover body cover the disassembly groove 44, which can improve the aesthetic appearance of the electronic device. Disassembling the cover body from the device body 400 exposes the groove opening of the disassembly groove 44. Since the disassembly groove 44 communicates with the receiving space 43, in this way, a tool can be used to insert into the receiving space 43 through the disassembly groove 44 to toggle the movable end 22 of the elastic member, so that the movable end 22 can disengage from the limiting protrusion 42, thereby the key structure 100 can be taken out through the key cap 31, which can improve the convenience of repairing or replacing the key structure 100.

[0105] Specifically, the disassembly groove 44 and the installation groove 41 may communicate along a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the top plate 11. In some embodiments, the direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the top plate 11 is the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12. As Figure 14 shown, use a tool to toggle the movable end 22 in the direction shown by the arrow, so that the movable end 22 can be deformed by extrusion along the extension direction of the top plate 11. The movable end 22 avoids the limiting protrusion 42, and the limiting effect of the limiting protrusion 42 on the movable end 22 can be released. The key structure 100 can be taken out of the installation groove 41 through the key cap 31. In some other embodiments, the direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the top plate 11 may also be perpendicular to the direction from the top plate 11 to the base 12.

[0106] Specifically, the extension direction of the top plate 11 may be the width direction, thickness direction, or length direction of the electronic device, etc. In the embodiments of the present application, no specific limitation is made thereto.

[0107] Specifically, in the embodiments of the present application, since the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 can be deformed toward the base 12, the movable end 22 of the elastic limiting member 20 can be assembled into the accommodation space 43. Since the top plate 11 of the elastic limiting member 20 restricts the deformation of the elastic limiting member 20, the elastic limiting member 20 cannot be deformed away from the base 12, and the limiting protrusion 42 can play a limiting role on the elastic limiting member 20, so that the risk of the key structure 100 falling off is relatively low.

[0108] The electronic device described in the embodiments of the present application has at least the following advantages:

[0109] In the embodiments of the present application, the hanging platform bracket includes a top plate and a base that are spaced apart and opposite to each other. The fixed end of the elastic limiting member is connected to the top plate. The movable end of the elastic limiting member is located between the top plate and the base, and along the extension direction of the top plate, the movable end protrudes from the top plate, so that the top plate can play a limiting role on the elastic limiting member. The elastic limiting member can be deformed toward the base in a specific direction, which can reduce the risk of the key structure falling off while ensuring the convenience of installing the key structure into the electronic device.

[0110] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0111] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A key structure, characterized in that: include: A hanging stand bracket, the hanging stand bracket comprising a top plate and a base that are spaced apart and opposite to each other, the top plate and the base being connected via at least one connecting plate; An elastic limiting member, the elastic limiting member comprising a fixed end and a movable end opposite to each other, the fixed end being connected to the top plate, the movable end being located between the top plate and the base, and the movable end protruding from the top plate and the base along the extension direction of the top plate; A button cap is connected to a side of the base facing away from the top plate.

2. The key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top plate is provided with an avoidance hole, and the elastic limiting member is passed through the avoidance hole; The fixed end is connected to a side of the top plate facing away from the base.

3. The key structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable end includes a latch tongue and a transition section connected between the fixed end and the latch tongue; The fixed end is parallel to the latch tongue; Along the extension direction of the top plate, the latch protrudes from the top plate.

4. The key structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transition section is a straight plate structure, the connection between the transition section and the fixed end is smoothly transitioned, and the connection between the transition section and the latch is smoothly transitioned.

5. The key structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transition section is a bent structure, and the transition section is bent toward the top plate.

6. The key structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping tongue is provided with reinforcing ribs.

7. The key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the connecting plate is connected to a side of the top plate away from the movable end, and the other side is connected to a side of the base away from the movable end; And / or, the connecting plates are arranged on two opposite sides of the top plate and the base, and the elastic limiting member is located between the connecting plates.

8. The key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic limiting member is integrally formed with the top plate.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: The device body has a mounting slot with an outward notch provided on one side of the device body; A key structure, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the hanging bracket of the key structure is located in the mounting groove, and at least a portion of the key cap is exposed outside the mounting groove.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A limiting protrusion is provided on the side wall of the installation groove; The movable end of the elastic limiting member is clamped between the limiting protrusion and the top plate.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The electronic device further comprises a disassembly slot, wherein the disassembly slot is communicated with the installation slot; At least a portion of the disassembly groove and the location where the elastic limiting member and the limiting protrusion are clamped are arranged opposite to each other.

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