Key and electronic equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of keys, and particularly discloses a key and electronic equipment, the key comprises a shell plate, a circuit board, a pressing piece and a buckle structure, the circuit board is arranged on one side of the shell plate, the circuit board is provided with a key connector, one end of the pressing piece covers the key connector, and the other end of the pressing piece covers the buckle structure. The pressing piece can move relative to the circuit board, under the action of external force, the pressing piece is pressed to move towards the key connector, the pressing piece abuts against the key connector, and the other end of the pressing piece is fixedly connected with the shell plate through the buckling structure. By means of the mode, the shell plate and the pressing piece can be rapidly disassembled and assembled through the buckle structure, then the key is convenient to maintain, and efficiency is improved. In addition, tool-free operation in a narrow space of the electronic equipment can be achieved through the buckle structure, and the use feeling is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of keys, and in particular to a key and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] In the field of electronic equipment, buttons, as one of the main means of human-computer interaction, are widely used in various electronic products, such as mobile phones, mini computers, remote controls, network access servers, etc.

[0003] However, in the process of implementing the embodiments of the utility model, the inventors found that: currently, the button includes a shell plate, a pressing piece and a circuit board, the circuit board is arranged on one side of the shell, the pressing piece covers the key connector of the circuit board, and the pressing piece is fixed to the shell by a hot melt connection method. However, the hot melt connection method makes it difficult to disassemble and assemble the pressing piece and the shell plate, and is not easy to repair. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem solved by the utility model is to provide a key, which can solve the problem that the pressing part and the shell plate are difficult to disassemble and assemble, and difficult to repair, and can realize the rapid disassembly and assembly of the pressing part and the shell plate, thereby facilitating repair.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted by the utility model is: to provide a button, including a shell plate, a circuit board, a pressing piece and a snap structure, the circuit board is arranged on one side of the shell plate, the circuit board is provided with a button connector, one end cover of the pressing piece is arranged on the button connector, the pressing piece can move relative to the circuit board, wherein, under the action of external force, the pressing piece is pressed to move in the direction of the button connector, the pressing piece abuts against the button connector, and the snap structure connects and fixes the other end of the pressing piece to the shell plate.

[0006] Optionally, the pressing member includes a connecting portion;

[0007] The buckle structure comprises a clamping column and a clamping hole, wherein the clamping hole is arranged at one end of the connecting portion, the clamping column is fixed to the shell plate, and the clamping column is clamped to the clamping hole.

[0008] Optionally, the clamping column is provided with a notch, and the notch separates the clamping column into a first clamping column and a second clamping column.

[0009] Optionally, a guide portion is provided at one end of the clamping column away from the shell plate.

[0010] Optionally, the circuit board is provided with an indicator light;

[0011] The pressing member includes a pressing portion and a shading portion, the shading portion is fixed to the pressing portion, the shading portion covers the indicator light, the other end of the connecting portion is fixed to the pressing portion, and / or the other end of the connecting portion is fixed to the shading portion.

[0012] Optionally, the pressing portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion and a light-guiding hole, the light-transmitting portion is provided at one end of the light-guiding hole, and the light-transmitting portion and the light-guiding hole together guide the light emitted by the indicator light outward.

[0013] Optionally, a reinforcement portion is provided at one end of the connecting portion, and the reinforcement portion abuts against the shell plate.

[0014] Optionally, one end of the connecting portion is bent toward the other end.

[0015] Optionally, the connecting portion is provided with a through groove.

[0016] In order to solve the above technical problem, another technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide an electronic device, including the above-mentioned key.

[0017] In an embodiment of the utility model, the button includes a shell plate, a circuit board, a pressing piece and a buckle structure, wherein the circuit board is arranged on one side of the shell plate, the circuit board is provided with a key connector, one end cover of the pressing piece is arranged on the key connector, and the pressing piece can move relative to the circuit board, wherein, under the action of an external force, the pressing piece is pressed to move in the direction of the key connector, the pressing piece abuts against the key connector, and the buckle structure connects and fixes the other end of the pressing piece to the shell plate. The buckle structure can realize quick disassembly and assembly of the shell plate and the pressing piece, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the button and improving efficiency. Furthermore, the buckle structure can realize tool-free operation in a narrow space of an electronic device, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a key provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure explosion of the key provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3It is a schematic diagram of the structure explosion of the pressing member and the circuit board of the key provided in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressing member and the circuit board of the key provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural explosion diagram of a pressing member, a shell plate and a buckle structure of a button provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] 100. Button;

[0026] 1. Shell plate;

[0027] 2. Circuit board; 21. Key connector; 22. Indicator light;

[0028] 3. Pressing member; 31. Connecting portion; 311. Reinforcing portion; 312. Through groove; 32. Pressing portion; 321. Translucent portion; 322. Light guide hole; 33. Shading portion; 331. First shading plate; 332. Second shading plate; 333. Third shading plate;

[0029] 4. snap-fit ​​structure; 41. snap-fit ​​column; 411. notch; 412. first snap-fit ​​column; 413. second snap-fit ​​column; 414. guide portion; 42. snap-fit ​​hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to facilitate the understanding of the utility model, the utility model is described in more detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "locked to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or there can be one or more centered elements between them. When an element is described as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there can be one or more centered elements between them. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used in this specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not used to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0032] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2The embodiment of the present application provides a button 100, which is applied to the field of electronic equipment to realize human-computer interaction. For example, the button 100 is applied to electronic equipment such as mobile phones, mini computers, remote controllers, network access servers, etc. The button 100 includes a shell plate 1, a circuit board 2, a pressing piece 3 and a buckle structure 4. The circuit board 2 is arranged on one side of the shell plate 1, and the circuit board 2 is used to be electrically connected to the electronic equipment. One end of the pressing piece 3 covers a part of the circuit board 2, and the pressing piece 3 can move relative to the circuit board 2. The buckle structure 4 is partially arranged on the pressing piece 3, and the buckle structure 4 is partially arranged on the shell plate 1. The buckle structure 4 connects and fixes the other end of the pressing piece 3 to the shell plate 1. The buckle structure 4 is used to realize quick disassembly and assembly of the shell plate 1 and the pressing piece 3, thereby improving efficiency and facilitating the maintenance of the button 100. Furthermore, the buckle structure 4 can realize tool-free operation in a narrow space of an electronic device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0033] For the above shell plate 1, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shell plate 1 is in the shape of a flat plate. In some embodiments, the shell plate 1 is made of plastic.

[0034] For board 2 above, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the circuit board 2 is provided with a key connector 21 and an indicator light 22. The key connector 21 and the indicator light 22 are arranged on the surface of the circuit board 2 facing the shell plate 1. The key connector 21 is used to abut against the pressing member 3 to trigger the key connector 21 to send information. The indicator light 22 is used to emit light to display information. As an example, the indicator light 22 can emit light in a flashing or constant light manner to display information. As another example, the indicator light 22 can also emit different colors to display information. In some embodiments, the indicator light 22 emits light to indicate that the electronic device is operating normally, or that the electronic device has failed, or that the electronic device is in standby or sleep mode, etc.

[0035] In some embodiments, the indicator light 22 is an LED light.

[0036] For the above-mentioned pressing member 3, see Figure 2-Figure 4, the pressing member 3 is connected and fixed to the shell plate 1, and the pressing member 3 covers the key connector 21 and the indicator light 22. The pressing member 3 includes a connecting portion 31, a pressing portion 32 and a shading portion 33. One end of the connecting portion 31 is connected and fixed to the shell plate 1, the other end of the connecting portion 31 is fixed to the pressing portion 32, and / or the other end of the connecting portion 31 is fixed to the shading portion 33. The pressing portion 32 is arranged on one side of the circuit board 2, and a first gap a is provided between the pressing portion 32 and the side portion of one side of the circuit board 2. The pressing portion 32 can move relative to the circuit board 2, and the pressing portion 32 covers the key connector 21, wherein, under the action of an external force, the pressing portion 32 is pressed to move in the direction of the key connector 21, and the pressing portion 32 abuts against the key connector 21 to trigger the key connector 21 to send information. The light shielding portion 33 is fixed to the pressing portion 32 , and covers the key connector 21 and the indicator light 22 , thereby shielding the indicator light 22 and reducing light leakage or light crossover in the electronic device.

[0037] In some embodiments, a second gap b is provided between the light shielding plate and the surface of the circuit board 2 facing the shell plate 1 . When the user presses the pressing portion 32 , the pressing portion 32 drives the light shielding portion 33 to move relative to the circuit board 2 .

[0038] In some embodiments, a reinforcing portion 311 is provided at one end of the connection portion 31, and the reinforcing portion 311 abuts against the shell plate 1, and the reinforcing portion 311 is used to increase the strength of the connection portion 31. Further, one end of the connection portion 31 is bent toward the other end, and specifically, one end of the connection portion 31 is bent in two directions toward the other end, and the bending is used to further increase the strength of the connection portion 31 and enhance the stability of the connection portion 31. The connection portion 31 is provided with a through groove 312, and the shape of the through groove 312 is a long strip, and the through groove 312 is used to improve the stress distribution of the connection portion 31, reduce stress concentration, improve the structural strength and stability of the connection portion 31, and effectively resist deformation and damage.

[0039] In some embodiments, the pressing portion 32 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 321 and a light-guiding hole 322 . The light-transmitting portion 321 is provided at one end of the light-guiding hole 322 . The light-transmitting portion 321 and the light-guiding hole 322 jointly guide the light emitted by the indicator light 22 outward for the user to view.

[0040] In some embodiments, the light shielding portion 33 includes a first light shielding plate 331, a second light shielding plate 332, and a third light shielding plate 333, one end of the first light shielding plate 331, one end of the second light shielding plate 332, and one end of the third light shielding plate 333 are all fixed to the pressing portion 32, one side of the second light shielding plate 332 is fixed to one side of the first light shielding plate 331, and one side of the third light shielding plate 333 is fixed to the other side of the first light shielding plate 331, so that the shape of the light shielding portion 33 is U-shaped and covers the indicator light 22 and the key connector 21. There is a second gap b between the other side of the second light shielding plate 332 and the other side of the third light shielding plate 333 and the surface of the circuit board 2 facing the shell plate 1.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first light shielding plate 331 is fixed to the other end of the connecting portion 31 .

[0042] In some embodiments, the pressing member 3 is made of transparent plastic such as transparent polycarbonate, polymethyl methacrylate, etc., and the surface of the pressing member 3 is covered with a light shielding layer except for the light-transmitting portion 321. As an example, the light shielding layer is formed by spraying paint.

[0043] For the above-mentioned snap-fit ​​structure 4, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 The snap-fit ​​structure 4 includes a snap-fit ​​column 41 and a snap-fit ​​hole 42. The snap-fit ​​column 41 is fixed to the shell plate 1. In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​column 41 and the shell plate 1 are integrally formed. The snap-fit ​​hole 42 is provided at one end of the connecting portion 31, and the snap-fit ​​hole 42 is a through hole. The snap-fit ​​column 41 is snap-fitted to the snap-fit ​​hole 42 to connect and fix the connecting portion 31 to the shell plate 1. When disassembly and assembly are required, the snap-fit ​​column 41 is separated from the snap-fit ​​hole 42 or the snap-fit ​​column 41 is snap-fitted to the snap-fit ​​hole 42, so as to realize quick disassembly and assembly of the button 100, which is easy to maintain. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​structure 4 can realize tool-free operation in a narrow space of an electronic device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0044] In some embodiments, the clamping column 41 is provided with a notch 411, which separates the clamping column 41 into a first clamping column 412 and a second clamping column 413. The notch 411 is used to allow the first clamping column 412 and the second clamping column 413 to move toward or away from each other. A guide portion 414 is provided at one end of the clamping column 41 away from the shell plate 1. The guide portions 414 are respectively provided on the first clamping column 412 and the second clamping column 413. The guide portions 414 are used to guide the clamping column 41 when it is clamped to the clamping hole 42.

[0045] In the embodiment of the utility model, the button 100 includes a shell plate 1, a circuit board 2, a pressing member 3 and a buckle structure 4. The circuit board 2 is arranged on one side of the shell plate 1. The circuit board 2 is provided with a key connector 21. One end of the pressing member 3 is covered on the key connector 21. The pressing member 3 can move relative to the circuit board 2. Under the action of external force, the pressing member 3 moves toward the key connector 21. The pressing member 3 abuts against the key connector 21. The buckle structure 4 connects and fixes the other end of the pressing member 3 to the shell plate 1. The buckle structure 4 can realize quick disassembly and assembly of the shell plate 1 and the pressing member 3, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the button and improving efficiency. Furthermore, the buckle structure 4 can realize tool-free operation in a narrow space of an electronic device, thereby improving the user experience.

[0046] The present invention further provides an electronic device embodiment, the electronic device includes the above-mentioned key 100, the structure and function of the key 100 can refer to the above-mentioned embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0047] In some embodiments, the button 100 may be a power button of an electronic device, which is used to start or stop an electronic product. The shell plate 1 of the button 100 is fixed in the electronic device, and the circuit board 2 of the button 100 is fixed in the electronic device.

[0048] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of the utility model are given in the specification and drawings of the utility model, but the utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the specification. These embodiments are not used as additional restrictions on the content of the utility model. The purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive. In addition, the above-mentioned technical features continue to be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, which are all regarded as the scope of the description of the utility model; further, for ordinary technicians in this field, they can be improved or transformed according to the above description, and all these improvements and transformations should belong to the scope of protection of the claims attached to the utility model.

Claims

1. A key, It is characterized in that include: Shell plates; A circuit board is arranged on one side of the shell plate, and the circuit board is provided with a key connector; A pressing member, one end of which is covered on the key connector, and the pressing member can move relative to the circuit board, wherein under the action of an external force, the pressing member is pressed to move toward the key connector, and the pressing member abuts against the key connector; The buckle structure connects and fixes the other end of the pressing member to the shell plate.

2. The key according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The pressing member includes a connecting portion; The buckle structure comprises a clamping column and a clamping hole, wherein the clamping hole is arranged at one end of the connecting portion, the clamping column is fixed to the shell plate, and the clamping column is clamped to the clamping hole.

3. The key according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The clamping column is provided with a notch, and the notch separates the clamping column into a first clamping column and a second clamping column.

4. The key according to claim 2, It is characterized in that A guide portion is provided at one end of the clamping column away from the shell plate.

5. The key according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The circuit board is provided with an indicator light; The pressing member includes a pressing portion and a shading portion, the shading portion is fixed to the pressing portion, the shading portion covers the indicator light, the other end of the connecting portion is fixed to the pressing portion, and / or the other end of the connecting portion is fixed to the shading portion.

6. The key according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The pressing portion is provided with a light-transmitting portion and a light-guiding hole. The light-transmitting portion is provided at one end of the light-guiding hole. The light-transmitting portion and the light-guiding hole together guide the light emitted by the indicator light outward.

7. The key according to any one of claims 2 to 6, It is characterized in that A reinforcement portion is provided at one end of the connection portion, and the reinforcement portion abuts against the shell plate.

8. The key according to any one of claims 2 to 6, It is characterized in that One end of the connecting portion is bent toward the other end.

9. The key according to any one of claims 2 to 6, It is characterized in that The connecting portion is provided with a through groove.

10. An electronic device, It is characterized in that Comprising a key as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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