Novel waterproof keyboard

By designing the protective structure of the outer shell and cover on the keyboard, combined with the hydrophobic performance of the silicone layer, the existing waterproof keyboard film has solved the problem of liquid penetration, achieving a more efficient protection and convenient user experience.

CN222145491UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10JINGYUAN COMPUTER JIANGSU CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420065916.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-11
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-11

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Technical Problem

When the existing waterproof keyboard membrane is splashed or spilled in, it can easily penetrate into the keyboard through the punching point of the mechanism hole, resulting in functional failure or circuit short circuit, and insufficient protection.

Method used

A new waterproof keyboard including a keyboard substrate and an outer shell is designed. The outer shell is equipped with a cover plate and a protective soft film. Through the structures such as installation groove, mounting port, fixing pin and positioning pin, the silicone layer provides hydrophobic performance to prevent Liquid seeps in and is easily installed or removed through the jammed joint and mounting plate.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent liquid from penetrated into the keyboard through the mechanism hole, improve the protection of the keyboard, and simplify the installation and disassembly operation during use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel waterproof keyboard, which belongs to the technical field of keyboard films and comprises a keyboard substrate and an outer shell. The connecting end is arranged on one side of the keyboard substrate, the keyboard substrate is located in the outer shell, and a matched cover plate is arranged at the upper end of the outer shell; the mounting groove is formed in the upper end of the cover plate in a penetrating mode, and a protective soft film is arranged in the mounting groove; the two installation openings are formed in one side of the outer shell and one side of the cover plate in a penetrating mode respectively, the two installation openings are both matched with the connecting end, and the connecting end penetrates through the two installation openings and extends to the outside; according to the keyboard cover, the outer shell and the cover plate which are arranged on the outer side of the keyboard base plate are matched with the protective soft film on the cover plate, on the premise that the use of the keyboard base plate is not affected, liquid can be prevented from seeping into the keyboard cover through the punching positions of the mechanism holes of the keyboard cover, and therefore the notebook keyboard is effectively protected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of keyboard membranes, and in particular relates to a novel waterproof keyboard. Background Art

[0002] A waterproof keyboard membrane is a component that protects the keyboard from liquid penetration and damage. It mainly achieves waterproof effect through the waterproof performance of the membrane material. Waterproof keyboard membranes are usually made of polymer materials, which have good water resistance. When liquid is accidentally splashed or spilled into the interior of the keyboard, the waterproof membrane can effectively prevent the penetration of liquid, thereby protecting the keyboard to operate normally.

[0003] Chinese patent announcement number CN204833160U relates to a new waterproof keyboard membrane, including key positions, waterproof ribs, wear-resistant antistatic coating, flash / fluorescent coating, substrate, and mirror layer. The key positions match the keys of a laptop keyboard and are slightly raised. The wear-resistant antistatic coating is located on the top layer, followed by the flash / fluorescent coating, substrate, and mirror layer. The waterproof ribs fit the grooves on the edge of the keyboard. The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the new waterproof keyboard membrane can effectively prevent liquid from penetrating into the keyboard, and is smooth and wear-resistant. Antistatic materials are added to reduce static electricity and prevent dust absorption. The back has an adsorption function to prevent the keyboard membrane from moving during use; silicone material is used to reduce the harm of the keyboard membrane to the user.

[0004] During actual use of the utility model, when liquid is accidentally splashed or spilled into the interior of the keyboard, moisture or water vapor will penetrate into the keyboard membrane through the punched-out portions of the mechanism holes of the keyboard membrane, thereby causing the notebook keyboard to fail to function, and may also cause a short circuit, damage electronic components, or affect the normal operation of the keyboard, thereby making the protectiveness of the waterproof keyboard membrane insufficient. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a novel waterproof keyboard in order to solve the problem in the prior art that liquid easily penetrates into the interior of the keyboard membrane through the punching portion of the mechanism hole of the keyboard membrane.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a new waterproof keyboard, comprising:

[0007] Keyboard substrate and outer shell;

[0008] A connection end is arranged on one side of a keyboard substrate, the keyboard substrate is located in an outer shell, and a matching cover is arranged on the upper end of the outer shell;

[0009] An installation groove is arranged through the upper end of the cover plate, and a protective soft film is arranged in the installation groove;

[0010] Two mounting openings are respectively arranged through the outer shell and one side of the cover plate. Both mounting openings are adapted to the connecting end. The connecting end passes through the two mounting openings and extends to the outside.

[0011] In order to limit the position of the connection end, further, a plurality of installation pins are provided in the installation opening located on one side of the outer shell, and a plurality of installation holes matching with the installation pins are penetrated through the connection end, and the plurality of installation pins respectively penetrate the plurality of installation holes.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, a plurality of fixing pins are provided on both sides of the outer shell, a plurality of fixing holes matched with the fixing pins are penetrated on both sides of the keyboard substrate and the cover plate, and the plurality of fixing pins respectively penetrate the plurality of fixing holes.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, a plurality of positioning pins are provided in the outer shell, a plurality of positioning holes matching with the positioning pins are penetrated through the keyboard substrate, the plurality of positioning pins are respectively located in the plurality of positioning holes, and a plurality of positioning grooves are opened at the upper end of the cover plate.

[0014] In order to facilitate the installation or disassembly of the keyboard substrate, further, mounting plates are provided at both ends of the outer shell, and "L"-shaped snap-in grooves are opened at both ends of the outer shell and the cover plate. The two mounting plates are provided with snap-in plates adapted to the snap-in grooves on the opposite sides, and the two snap-in plates are respectively located in the two snap-in grooves on both sides and are slidably connected to the side walls of the snap-in grooves.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, a plurality of silicone layers are provided at the bottom of the outer shell, and the bottoms of the plurality of silicone layers are all arranged in an arc shape. The keyboard substrate is placed in a hydrophobic agent so that the keyboard substrate has hydrophobic properties.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] 1. The utility model, by means of the outer shell and the cover plate arranged outside the keyboard substrate, cooperates with the protective soft film on the cover plate, and can prevent liquid from penetrating into the keyboard membrane through the punching part of the mechanism hole of the keyboard membrane without affecting the use of the keyboard substrate, thereby playing an effective protective role for the notebook keyboard;

[0018] 2. The utility model provides snap-in grooves at both ends of the outer shell and the cover plate, and cooperates with the snap-in plates on the opposite sides of the two mounting plates, so that the outer shell and the cover plate can be easily installed or removed, making the waterproof keyboard membrane more convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the main appearance of the structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2It is a schematic diagram of the front cross-section of the structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the appearance when viewed from above of the structure of the utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1. keyboard substrate; 2. outer shell; 3. connection end; 4. cover plate; 5. protective soft film; 6. mounting pin; 7. fixing pin; 8. positioning pin; 9. mounting plate; 10. clamping plate; 11. silicone layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0025] Embodiment 1:

[0026] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a novel waterproof keyboard, comprising:

[0027] A keyboard substrate 1 and an outer shell 2;

[0028] The connection end 3 is arranged on one side of the keyboard substrate 1. The keyboard substrate 1 is located in the outer shell 2. The upper end of the outer shell 2 is provided with a matching cover plate 4;

[0029] A mounting groove is provided through the upper end of the cover plate 4, and a protective soft film 5 is provided in the mounting groove;

[0030] Two mounting openings are respectively provided through one side of the outer shell 2 and the cover plate 4 . Both mounting openings are adapted to the connection end 3 . The connection end 3 passes through the two mounting openings and extends to the outside.

[0031] Specifically, Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of mounting pins 6 are disposed in the mounting opening on one side of the outer shell 2, a plurality of mounting holes matching the mounting pins 6 are penetrated through the connection end 3, and the plurality of mounting pins 6 respectively penetrate through the plurality of mounting holes.

[0032] Through its design, the position of the connecting end 3 can be fixed by a plurality of mounting pins 6 in the mounting opening on one side of the outer shell 2 to prevent the position from shifting during connection.

[0033] Specifically, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, multiple fixing pins 7 are provided on both sides of the outer shell 2, and multiple fixing holes compatible with the fixing pins 7 are penetrated on both sides of the keyboard substrate 1 and the cover plate 4. The multiple fixing pins 7 penetrate the multiple fixing holes respectively. The multiple fixing pins 7 can limit the installation position of the keyboard substrate 1 and the cover plate 4 to prevent them from being offset during installation.

[0034] Specifically, Figure 2 As shown, a plurality of positioning pins 8 are provided in the outer shell 2, and a plurality of positioning holes compatible with the positioning pins 8 are penetrated by the keyboard substrate 1. The plurality of positioning pins 8 are respectively located in the plurality of positioning holes. The plurality of positioning pins 8 can limit the installation position of the keyboard substrate 1 to prevent its position from shifting. A plurality of positioning grooves are provided on the upper end of the cover plate 4 to facilitate installation with external devices.

[0035] Specifically, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a plurality of silicone layers 11 are provided at the bottom of the outer shell 2, and the bottom ends of the plurality of silicone layers 11 are all arranged in an arc shape. The plurality of silicone layers 11 can not only prevent the keyboard substrate 1 from sliding, but also reduce the noise generated by the use of the keyboard substrate 1. The keyboard substrate 1 is placed in a hydrophobic agent so that the keyboard substrate 1 has hydrophobic properties. After the keyboard substrate 1 is soaked in the hydrophobic agent, a special nano-scale water-resistant film is formed at the punching part of the punching hole, thereby preventing liquid leakage.

[0036] See also Figure 1-4 First, it is necessary to prevent the keyboard substrate 1 from being placed in the outer shell 2, and install the multiple positioning pins 8 in the outer shell 2 into the multiple positioning holes of the keyboard substrate 1 respectively, so as to limit the position of the keyboard substrate 1, and then penetrate the multiple fixing pins 7 on both sides of the outer shell 2 through the multiple fixing holes on both sides of the keyboard substrate 1 respectively, and then penetrate the connecting end 3 on one side of the keyboard substrate 1 through the mounting opening on one side of the outer shell 2, and penetrate the multiple mounting pins 6 in the mounting opening through the multiple mounting holes on the connecting end 3 respectively, and then install the cover plate 4 to the upper end of the outer shell 2, and penetrate the multiple fixing pins 7 on both sides of the outer shell 2 through the multiple fixing holes on both sides of the cover plate 4 respectively, and finally, the two clamping plates 10 can be respectively installed in the clamping grooves at both ends of the outer shell 2 and the cover plate 4, and the outer shell 2 and the cover plate 4 can be installed.

[0037] Embodiment 2:

[0038] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides a novel waterproof keyboard, comprising:

[0039] A keyboard substrate 1 and an outer shell 2;

[0040] The connection end 3 is arranged on one side of the keyboard substrate 1. The keyboard substrate 1 is located in the outer shell 2. The upper end of the outer shell 2 is provided with a matching cover plate 4;

[0041] A mounting groove is provided through the upper end of the cover plate 4, and a protective soft film 5 is provided in the mounting groove;

[0042] Two mounting openings are respectively provided through one side of the outer shell 2 and the cover plate 4 . Both mounting openings are adapted to the connection end 3 . The connection end 3 passes through the two mounting openings and extends to the outside.

[0043] Specifically, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, mounting plates 9 are provided at both ends of the outer shell 2, and "L"-shaped snap-in grooves are provided at both ends of the outer shell 2 and the cover plate 4. A snap-in plate 10 adapted to the snap-in grooves is provided on the opposite side of the two mounting plates 9. The two snap-in plates 10 are respectively located in the two snap-in grooves on both sides and are slidably connected to the side walls of the snap-in grooves.

[0044] Through its design, the two snap-in plates 10 cooperate with the snap-in grooves at both ends of the outer shell 2 and the cover plate 4, so that the outer shell 2 and the cover plate 4 can be easily installed or removed, making the keyboard substrate 1 more convenient to use.

[0045] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A new waterproof keyboard, characterized in that: include: A keyboard substrate (1) and an outer shell (2); A connection end (3) is arranged on one side of a keyboard substrate (1), wherein the keyboard substrate (1) is located inside an outer shell (2), and a matching cover plate (4) is arranged on the upper end of the outer shell (2); A mounting groove is provided through the upper end of the cover plate (4), wherein a protective soft film (5) is provided in the mounting groove; Two mounting openings are respectively arranged through the outer shell (2) and one side of the cover plate (4), and the two mounting openings are both adapted to the connection end (3). The connection end (3) passes through the two mounting openings and extends to the outside.

2. A novel waterproof keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of mounting pins (6) are arranged in the mounting opening on one side of the outer shell (2), a plurality of mounting holes matching the mounting pins (6) are penetrated through the connection end (3), and the plurality of mounting pins (6) respectively penetrate through the plurality of mounting holes.

3. A novel waterproof keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of fixing pins (7) are provided on both sides of the outer shell (2), a plurality of fixing holes matching the fixing pins (7) are penetrated through both sides of the keyboard substrate (1) and the cover plate (4), and the plurality of fixing pins (7) respectively penetrate through the plurality of fixing holes.

4. A novel waterproof keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of positioning pins (8) are arranged in the outer shell (2); a plurality of positioning holes matching the positioning pins (8) are penetrated through the keyboard substrate (1); the plurality of positioning pins (8) are respectively located in the plurality of positioning holes; and a plurality of positioning grooves are opened at the upper end of the cover plate (4).

5. The novel waterproof keyboard according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Both ends of the outer shell (2) are provided with mounting plates (9); both ends of the outer shell (2) and the cover plate (4) are provided with L-shaped clamping grooves; opposite sides of the two mounting plates (9) are provided with clamping plates (10) adapted to the clamping grooves; the two clamping plates (10) are respectively located in two clamping grooves on both sides and are slidably connected to the side walls of the clamping grooves.

6. A novel waterproof keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the outer shell (2) is provided with a plurality of silicone layers (11), and the bottom ends of the plurality of silicone layers (11) are all arranged in an arc shape. The keyboard substrate (1) is placed in a hydrophobic agent so that the keyboard substrate (1) has hydrophobic properties.