Multifunctional keyboard module in KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) equipment, KVM equipment and use method

Abstract

The invention discloses a multifunctional keyboard module in a KVM device, the KVM device and a using method, and relates to the technical field of electronic equipment.The multifunctional keyboard module comprises a keyboard base, a cable storage mechanism and a keyboard, and a containing groove is formed in the top of the keyboard base; the cable accommodating mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the accommodating groove and is used for accommodating an external cable; one end of the keyboard is rotationally connected with the keyboard base and can be limited to design positions, the design positions comprise a first position, a second position and a third position, the first position is the position where the keyboard rotates to be placed in the containing groove, and the keyboard can hide the cable containing mechanism when rotating to the first position; the first position is a keyboard working position where the keyboard rotates to form a first included angle with the keyboard seat, the second position is a keyboard working position where the keyboard rotates to form a first included angle with the keyboard seat, and the third position is a keyboard overturning limit position where the keyboard rotates to form a second included angle with the keyboard seat. And the device can adapt to devices arranged at different positions, seats with different heights or different gesture habits, and hand fatigue is effectively relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a multifunctional keyboard module in a KVM device, the KVM device and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread use of electronic devices, KVM devices (keyboard, video and mouse switches) as a device that can achieve centralized control of multiple computers have been increasingly used.

[0003] Traditional KVM systems have several design flaws. For one thing, different operators experience numerous inconveniences when using the keyboard due to differences in equipment placement, seating height, and hand gesture habits. Furthermore, the structural design of traditional KVM systems fails to adequately consider cable management, resulting in a cluttered and disorganized external cable flow during connection and use, impacting the overall aesthetics and ease of use of the equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional keyboard module in a KVM device, a KVM device and a method of use to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art. It has a simple structure, is easy to use, can adapt to devices with different arrangement positions, seats of different heights or different gesture habits, and effectively relieve hand fatigue.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following solutions:

[0006] The present invention provides a multi-functional keyboard module in a KVM device, comprising: a keyboard seat, a cable storage mechanism and a keyboard, wherein the top of the keyboard seat is provided with a receiving groove and a display component mounting groove, the display component mounting groove is used to install the display device; the cable storage mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the receiving groove to store external cables; one end of the keyboard is rotatably connected to the end of the keyboard seat away from the display component mounting groove and can be limited to a designed position, the designed position including a first position, a second position and a third position, the first position is the position when the keyboard is rotated to be placed in the receiving groove, and the keyboard when rotated to the first position can hide the cable storage mechanism, the second position is the keyboard working position when the keyboard is rotated to form a first angle with the keyboard seat, and the third position is the keyboard flip limit position when the keyboard is rotated to form a second angle with the keyboard seat.

[0007] Preferably, it further includes a plurality of torque hinges, and the keyboard is rotatably connected to the keyboard base through each of the torque hinges and can be limited to a designed position, and the second angle is 90°.

[0008] Preferably, it further comprises two hidden handles, which are arranged on both sides of the top surface of the keyboard.

[0009] Preferably, it further comprises a plurality of ball locks, and one end of the keyboard away from the torque hinge is locked with the keyboard base through the ball locks when the keyboard is in the first position.

[0010] Preferably, a support mechanism is further included, a support groove is provided in the middle of the bottom of one end of the keyboard away from the torque hinge, the support mechanism is installed in the support groove, and one end of the support mechanism can extend out of the support groove and abut against the keyboard base to support the keyboard in the second position.

[0011] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a support frame, a limit plate, a fixed shaft, a torsion spring and a bracket, the support frame is fixedly connected to the support slot, the support frame is provided with a limit slot, the fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the limit slot, the top end of the bracket is rotatably connected to the fixed shaft, the torsion spring is sleeved on the outside of the fixed shaft, and one end of the torsion spring is fixedly connected to the bracket, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support frame, the limit plate is provided at the opening of the limit slot to limit the rotation of the bracket and then extend out of the limit slot, and the side of the limit plate close to the torsion spring is provided with an extension opening, pushing the bracket to compress the torsion spring so that the bracket moves to the position of the extension opening, and then rotates from the extension opening to extend out of the limit slot.

[0012] Preferably, a locking piece is further included, which is installed on the keyboard base. A locking groove is provided on the top of the locking piece. The locking groove is used to insert the bracket and lock the bracket. After the bracket is locked, the angle between the keyboard and the keyboard base is 4°.

[0013] Preferably, the cable storage mechanism includes a first cable slot and a second cable slot, the first cable slot is used to store a VGA cable, and the second cable slot is used to store a USB cable.

[0014] The present invention further provides a KVM device, comprising: the multifunctional keyboard module and a display device in the KVM device as described in any one of the above items, wherein the display device is installed in the display component installation slot.

[0015] The present invention provides a method for using the KVM device described above, comprising the following steps:

[0016] Pull the keyboard to rotate it from the first position to the third position, take out the external cable from the cable storage mechanism and reliably connect the keyboard module, the display device and the computer device to be controlled, pull the keyboard to rotate it from the third position to the second position to adjust the keyboard to a position comfortable for the operator's gestures.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has achieved the following technical effects:

[0018] The present invention provides a multifunctional keyboard module in a KVM device, a KVM device and a method of use. The arrangement of the receiving slot and the display component mounting slot provides a special installation position for the display device, making the structural layout of the KVM machine more reasonable, helping to realize the integration of the device functions, and facilitating the user to use the display device for operation in a limited space. The cable storage mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the receiving slot, which not only utilizes the idle space inside the device and avoids the disorderly placement of external cables, but also effectively protects the cables and prevents them from being damaged during daily use, thereby improving the overall neatness and aesthetics of the device and facilitating use. The keyboard is rotatable and can be limited to different design positions, increasing the flexibility and diversity of the device's use. The first position can hide the cable storage mechanism, making the overall appearance of the device neater; the second position is suitable for normal keyboard operation, conforms to ergonomic principles, and can improve the user's comfort in operation; the third position sets a limit for keyboard flipping, ensuring the stability of the device structure and avoiding damage due to excessive flipping. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the multi-function keyboard module in the KVM device provided by the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the multi-function keyboard module in the KVM device provided by the present invention when the keyboard is flipped to 90°;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the multi-function keyboard module in the KVM device provided by the present invention when the keyboard is flipped to two arrangements;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 5This is a schematic structural diagram of the multi-function keyboard module in the KVM device provided by the present invention after the support mechanism and the locking member are connected;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the KVM device provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the keyboard in the KVM device provided by the present invention when the supporting mechanism is supporting the keyboard;

[0027] In the figure: 1. Keyboard seat; 11. Receiving slot; 12. Display component mounting slot; 13. Cable storage mechanism; 2. Keyboard; 3. Torque hinge; 4. Hidden handle; 5. Ball lock; 6. Support mechanism; 61. Support frame; 62. Limiting plate; 63. Fixed shaft; 64. Torsion spring; 65. Bracket; 66. Extending opening; 7. Locking member; 8. Display device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional keyboard module in a KVM device, a KVM device and a method of use to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art. It has a simple structure, is easy to use, can adapt to devices with different arrangement positions, seats of different heights or different gesture habits, and effectively relieve hand fatigue.

[0030] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] This embodiment provides a multi-function keyboard module in a KVM device, including: a keyboard base 1, a cable storage mechanism 13 and a keyboard 2. The top of the keyboard base 1 is provided with a receiving groove 11 and a display mounting groove 12, and the display mounting groove 12 is used to install the display device 8; the cable storage mechanism 13 is provided at the bottom of the receiving groove 11 to store external cables; one end of the keyboard 2 is rotatably connected to the end of the keyboard base 1 away from the display mounting groove 12 and can be limited to a designed position, and the designed position includes a first position, a second position and a third position. The first position is the position when the keyboard 2 is rotated to be placed in the receiving groove 11, and the keyboard 2 can hide the cable storage mechanism 13 when rotated to the first position; the second position is the keyboard working position when the keyboard 2 is rotated to form a first angle with the keyboard base 1; the third position is the keyboard flip limit position when the keyboard 2 is rotated to form a second angle with the keyboard base 1. The arrangement of the receiving slot 11 and the display component mounting slot 12 provides a dedicated mounting location for the display device 8, making the structural layout of the KVM machine more reasonable, helping to realize the integration of the device functions, and facilitating the user to operate the display device 8 in a limited space. The cable storage mechanism 13 is arranged at the bottom of the receiving slot 11, which not only utilizes the idle space inside the device and avoids the disorderly placement of external cables, but also effectively protects the cables and prevents them from being damaged during daily use, thereby improving the overall neatness and aesthetics of the device and facilitating its use. The keyboard 2 is rotatable and can be limited to different design positions, increasing the flexibility and diversity of the device's use. The first position can hide the cable storage mechanism 13, making the overall appearance of the device neater; the second position is suitable for normal keyboard 2 operation, conforms to ergonomic principles, and can improve the user's comfort; the third position sets a limit for the flipping of the keyboard 2, ensuring the stability of the device structure and avoiding damage due to excessive flipping.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, the multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device further includes multiple torque hinges 3. Keyboard 2 is pivotally connected to keyboard base 1 via each torque hinge 3 and can be fixed to a designed position. The second angle is 90°. The provision of multiple torque hinges 3 ensures smooth and flexible rotation between keyboard 2 and keyboard base 1, allowing keyboard 2 to smoothly rotate to different designed positions. Setting the second angle to 90° not only meets the user's need for a larger rotation angle of keyboard 2 in certain scenarios, but also adapts to the overall device structure, achieving a balance between space utilization and operational convenience.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device further includes two hidden handles 4, which are disposed on either side of the top surface of the keyboard 2. These hidden handles 4 facilitate user operation to flip the keyboard 2 while maintaining the overall aesthetics of the keyboard 2. The user can conveniently rotate the keyboard 2 between different positions by pulling the hidden handles 4 on either side, thereby improving operational convenience.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, the multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device further includes a plurality of ball locks 5. The end of the keyboard 2, away from the torque hinge 3, is locked to the keyboard base 1 via the ball locks 5 when the keyboard 2 is in the first position. The ball locks 5 lock the keyboard 2 in the first position, ensuring that the keyboard 2 is stably placed in the accommodating slot 11 and prevented from accidentally opening due to minor vibrations. This further enhances the stability of the device structure, protects the cable storage mechanism 13 from accidental collisions, and maintains a neat and compact appearance.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device further includes a support mechanism 6. A support groove is provided in the middle of the bottom portion of the end of the keyboard 2 away from the torque hinge 3. The support mechanism 6 is installed in the support groove, and one end of the support mechanism 6 can extend out of the support groove and abut against the keyboard base 1 to support the keyboard 2 in the second position. The cooperation between the support mechanism 6 and the support groove provides strong support for the keyboard 2 when the keyboard 2 is in the second position (keyboard working position), ensuring the stability of the keyboard 2 during use. This helps the user operate the keyboard 2 more comfortably and stably, reduces misoperations caused by the shaking of the keyboard 2, and improves input accuracy.

[0037] In a preferred solution of this embodiment, the support mechanism 6 includes a support frame 61, a limiting plate 62, a fixed shaft 63, a torsion spring 64 and a bracket 65. The support frame 61 is fixedly connected to the support slot. The support frame 61 is provided with a limiting slot. The fixed shaft 63 is fixedly connected to the limiting slot. The top end of the bracket 65 is rotatably connected to the fixed shaft 63. The torsion spring 64 is sleeved on the outside of the fixed shaft 63, and one end of the torsion spring 64 is fixedly connected to the bracket 65, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support frame 61. The limiting plate 62 is provided at the opening of the limiting slot to limit the rotation of the bracket 65 and then extend it out of the limiting slot. The side of the limiting plate 62 close to the torsion spring 64 is provided with an extension opening 66, which pushes the bracket 65 to compress the torsion spring 64 so that the bracket 65 moves to the position of the extension opening 66, and then rotates from the extension opening 66 to extend out of the limiting slot. The design of the support mechanism 6 is compact in structure and effective in function. The support frame 61, the limiting plate 62, the fixed shaft 63, the torsion spring 64 and the bracket 65 cooperate with each other, so that the support mechanism 6 can be well stored in the support groove when not in use, without affecting other operations of the keyboard 2; when support is needed, through a simple operation (pushing the bracket 65 to compress the torsion spring 64), the bracket 65 can be extended out of the limiting groove and abut against the keyboard base 1 to support the keyboard 2, and the setting of the torsion spring 64 can first limit the bracket 65 in the limiting groove. In addition, the torsion spring 64 can make the extended bracket 65 rotate and maintain it in the working position, further improving the user experience.

[0038] In a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, the multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device further includes a locking member 7, which is mounted on the keyboard base 1. A locking slot is provided at the top of the locking member 7, which is used to insert and lock the bracket 65. When the bracket 65 is locked, the angle between the keyboard 2 and the keyboard base 1 is 4°. The arrangement of the locking member 7 and the locking slot ensures that the bracket 65 can be stably locked in the desired position after the support mechanism 6 is activated, thereby enhancing the reliability of the support. This further improves the stability of the keyboard 2 in the working position, ensuring that the keyboard 2 will not change its angle due to external forces during use, providing a more stable and comfortable operating environment for the user. The 4° angle between the keyboard 2 and the keyboard base 1 after the bracket 65 is locked fully takes into account ergonomic principles. At this angle, the user's hands, wrists, and arms can maintain a relatively natural and comfortable posture when operating the keyboard 2, effectively reducing the pressure on the hands during prolonged keyboard 2 use and alleviating hand fatigue. At the same time, the relatively fixed 4° angle makes the operation of Keyboard 2 more stable and operable, improves the accuracy of user input, reduces the occurrence of misoperation caused by uncomfortable angles, and greatly improves the user's experience of using Keyboard 2.

[0039] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the cable storage mechanism 13 includes a first cable slot and a second cable slot. The first cable slot is used to store VGA cables, and the second cable slot is used to store USB cables. The cable storage mechanism 13 is further divided into the first and second cable slots, each for storing different types of cables, thereby achieving categorized storage of cables. This not only makes it easier for users to quickly find the cables they need and solves the problem of tangled cables, but also avoids electromagnetic interference between different cables, thereby improving the convenience and stability of device use.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] The present invention also provides a KVM device, comprising: a multifunctional keyboard module and a display device 8 as described above, wherein the display device 8 is mounted in a display mounting slot 12. The multifunctional keyboard module and the display device 8 in the KVM machine are combined to form a complete KVM machine system. The display mounting slot 12 ensures the stable installation of the display device 8, making the structure of the entire KVM machine more integrated and cohesive. Users can operate connected computers through the multifunctional keyboard module and intuitively view the operation results through the display device 8, thereby improving the efficiency and convenience of users' centralized control operations on multiple computers and meeting the diverse needs of users in actual work.

[0042] In a preferred solution of this embodiment, the height of the KVM device is limited to 1U.

[0043] Example 3

[0044] The present invention provides a method for using a KVM device, comprising the following steps:

[0045] Initial device setup and connection

[0046] Installation of the display device 8: Install the display device 8 accurately into the display component installation slot 12 on the top of the keyboard base 1, connect the corresponding data transmission line, and ensure that the display device 8 can receive and display signals normally.

[0047] Keyboard 2 position adjustment operation

[0048] Turn on Use Location

[0049] Before operation: If the keyboard 2 is in the storage position (first position), first release the lock of the ball lock 5 on the keyboard 2, overcome the locking force of the ball lock 5 to allow the keyboard 2 to rotate.

[0050] The user pulls the hidden handles 4 on both sides of the top surface of the keyboard 2 to rotate the keyboard 2 from the first position placed in the accommodating groove 11 to the third position forming a second angle with the keyboard base 1. According to the type of cable, the user takes it out from the cable storage mechanism 13 and reliably connects the keyboard 2 module, display device 8 and the computer device to be controlled to ensure smooth communication between the devices.

[0051] The user pulls the concealed handles 4 on either side of the top surface of the keyboard 2 to rotate the keyboard 2 from its third position, placed in the receiving slot 11, to its working position (the second position, at a 4° angle) at a specific angle relative to the keyboard base 1. During this process, the bracket 65 of the support mechanism 6 is pushed, compressing the torsion spring 64 and moving the bracket 65 to the position where it extends out of the opening 66 of the retaining plate 62. The bracket 65 then rotates out of the retaining slot from the extending opening 66, causing the bracket 65 to abut against the keyboard base 1, stably supporting the keyboard 2 in its working position.

[0052] Locking: Use the locking piece 7 to insert the extended bracket 65 into the locking slot on the keyboard base 1 to lock it. At this time, the keyboard 2 is firmly supported in the working position, and the user can operate the keyboard 2 comfortably and stably.

[0053] Storage position conversion

[0054] Unlocking: After use, first release the locking member 7 to lock the bracket 65, so that the bracket 65 can move. Then retract the bracket 65 into the limit groove (compress the torsion spring 64 to make the bracket 65 return to the limit groove), and release the support for the keyboard 2.

[0055] Rotation storage: Use the hidden handle 4 again to pull the keyboard 2 and rotate it back to the first position in the accommodating groove 11. At this time, the ball lock 5 automatically locks the keyboard 2 in the accommodating groove 11, hiding the cable storage mechanism 13 below, keeping the appearance of the device neat.

[0056] Precautions and maintenance during use

[0057] Daily use: In daily use, be careful to keep the keyboard 2 and various mechanisms clean to prevent debris from entering the accommodating groove 11, support groove and other structures to affect the normal operation of the device.

[0058] Regular maintenance: Regularly check the connection and working status of the bead lock 5, torque hinge 3, locking member 7 and other components to ensure their normal function; check whether the cables in the cable storage slot are entangled or damaged, and if necessary, sort or replace them in time.

[0059] The present invention uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The above examples are only intended to help understand the method and core concept of the present invention. At the same time, those skilled in the art will find that the specific implementation methods and application scopes may vary based on the concept of the present invention. In summary, the contents of this specification should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional keyboard module in a KVM device, characterized by: include: A keyboard seat (1), wherein a top portion of the keyboard seat (1) is provided with a receiving groove (11) and a display component mounting groove (12), and the display component mounting groove (12) is used for mounting a display device (8); A cable storage mechanism (13), the cable storage mechanism (13) being arranged at the bottom of the accommodating groove (11) for storing external cables; A keyboard (2), one end of the keyboard (2) is rotatably connected to an end of the keyboard base (1) away from the display component mounting groove (12) and can be limited to a designed position, the designed position including a first position, a second position and a third position, the first position being the position when the keyboard (2) is rotated to be placed in the accommodating groove (11), and the keyboard (2) when rotated to the first position can hide the cable storage mechanism (13), the second position being the keyboard (2) being rotated to a keyboard working position forming a first angle with the keyboard base (1), and the third position being the keyboard (2) being rotated to a keyboard flip limit position forming a second angle with the keyboard base (1).

2. The multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a plurality of torque hinges (3), and the keyboard (2) is rotatably connected to the keyboard base (1) through each of the torque hinges (3) and can be limited to a designed position, and the second angle is 90°.

3. The multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes two hidden handles (4), which are arranged on both sides of the top surface of the keyboard (2).

4. The multifunctional keyboard module in a KVM device according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a plurality of ball locks (5), and one end of the keyboard (2) away from the torque hinge (3) is locked with the keyboard base (1) through the ball locks (5) when the keyboard (2) is located in the first position.

5. The multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device according to claim 1, wherein: The keyboard (2) further comprises a support mechanism (6), wherein a support groove is provided in the middle of the bottom of one end of the keyboard (2) away from the torque hinge (3), the support mechanism (6) is installed in the support groove, and one end of the support mechanism (6) can extend out of the support groove and abut against the keyboard seat (1) to support the keyboard (2) in the second position.

6. The multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support mechanism (6) comprises a support frame (61), a limiting plate (62), a fixed shaft (63), a torsion spring (64) and a bracket (65); the support frame (61) is fixedly connected to the support groove; the support frame (61) is provided with a limiting groove; the fixed shaft (63) is fixedly connected to the limiting groove; the top end of the bracket (65) is rotatably connected to the fixed shaft (63); the torsion spring (64) is sleeved on the outside of the fixed shaft (63); and one end of the torsion spring (64) is in contact with the bracket. (65) is fixedly connected, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support frame (61), the limiting plate (62) is set at the opening of the limiting slot to limit the rotation of the bracket (65) and thus extend out of the limiting slot, and the limiting plate (62) is provided with an extension opening (66) on the side close to the torsion spring (64), pushing the bracket (65) to compress the torsion spring (64) so ​​that the bracket (65) moves to the position of the extension opening (66), and then rotates from the extension opening (66) to extend out of the limiting slot.

7. The multifunctional keyboard module in a KVM device according to claim 1, wherein: The keyboard seat (1) further comprises a locking member (7), wherein the locking member (7) is mounted on the keyboard seat (1), and a locking groove is provided on the top of the locking member (7), wherein the locking groove is used to insert the bracket (65) and lock the bracket (65), and after the bracket (65) is locked, the angle between the keyboard (2) and the keyboard seat (1) is 4°.

8. The multifunctional keyboard module in a KVM device according to claim 1, wherein: The cable storage mechanism (13) comprises a first cable slot and a second cable slot, wherein the first cable slot is used to store a VGA cable, and the second cable slot is used to store a USB cable.

9. A KVM device, characterized in that: include: The multifunctional keyboard module in the KVM device according to any one of claims 1 to 8; A display device (8) is installed in the display component installation groove (12).

10. A method for using the KVM device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: The keyboard (2) is pulled to rotate from the first position to the third position, an external cable is taken out from the cable storage mechanism (13), and the keyboard (2) module, the display device (8) and the computer device to be controlled are reliably connected, and the keyboard (2) is pulled to rotate from the third position to the second position to adjust the keyboard (2) to a position comfortable for the operator's gestures.

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