Keyboard and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a keyboard and electronic equipment, and relates to the technical field of electronic equipment. The keyboard comprises a shell and a key module, and the shell is provided with an accommodating space in the pressing direction; the key module is connected with the shell, and the shell bears the key module in the containing space so that the key module can move relative to the shell in the pressing direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, and in particular to a keyboard and electronic equipment. Background Art

[0002] As consumers' demands for electronic devices continue to increase, keyboards with lighter overall weight and better appearance consistency are gradually becoming the consumer's consumption target.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to reduce the weight of the keyboard and improve the consistency of the keyboard's appearance to make it lighter, thinner and more beautiful, provide better visual effects and enhance the user experience to meet market demand. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a keyboard and an electronic device, and the technical scheme is as follows:

[0005] A first aspect of the present application provides a keyboard, comprising:

[0006] A shell having a receiving space in a pressing direction;

[0007] The key module is connected to the shell, and the shell carries the key module in the accommodating space so that the key module moves relative to the shell along the pressing direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, in the aforementioned keyboard, the projection of the key module on the shell is continuous along the pressing direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the aforementioned keyboard, wherein the key module includes a pressing layer and a supporting member, the pressing layer faces away from the shell, the first end of the supporting member is connected to the pressing layer, the second end of the supporting member is connected to the shell, and the supporting member is used for the pressing layer to move along the pressing direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, in the aforementioned keyboard, the pressing layer is integrally formed of a soft elastic material; an identification portion is provided on the pressing layer, the identification portion divides the pressing layer into a plurality of pressing blocks, the pressing blocks have pattern identifications or recessed areas, and the supporting member is correspondingly connected to the plurality of pressing blocks.

[0011] In some embodiments, in the aforementioned keyboard, the pressing layer includes a connecting member and a plurality of keycaps arranged at intervals, the connecting member is arranged between adjacent keycaps; the thickness of the connecting member is smaller than the thickness of the keycap in the pressing direction, and a surface of one side of the keycap in the pressing direction is more protruding than the connecting member.

[0012] In some embodiments, in the aforementioned keyboard, the connecting member is made of a soft elastic material; and the hardness of the keycap is greater than the hardness of the connecting member.

[0013] In some embodiments, in the aforementioned keyboard, the key module further includes a coating layer, and the coating layer covers a surface of a side of the connector and the keycap facing away from the housing.

[0014] In some embodiments, the aforementioned keyboard, wherein the shell has a receiving portion and a clamping portion, the receiving portion and the clamping portion define a receiving space, the pressing layer and the supporting member are at least partially disposed in the receiving portion, and the second end of the supporting member is cooperatively connected with the clamping portion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the aforementioned keyboard, wherein the key module also includes a conductive film, the conductive film is at least partially adhered to the shell and stacked between the pressing layer and the shell, the conductive film has an opening corresponding to the support member, and the second end of the support member protrudes from the conductive film along the opening to connect to the shell.

[0016] A second aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, comprising a device body and the above-mentioned keyboard, wherein the keyboard is connected to the body.

[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application and implement it according to the contents of the specification, the following is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0019] Figure 1 The exploded structure diagram of a keyboard according to an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a key module of a keyboard according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the top view structure of a pressing layer of a keyboard according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the side structure of a pressing layer of another keyboard in an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 The isometric structure diagram of a keyboard shell according to an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown.

[0024] Description of Reference Numerals

[0025] 1. Shell; 11. Accommodating space; 12. Accommodating portion; 13. Clamping portion;

[0026] 2. key module; 21. pressing layer; 22. supporting member; 23. conductive film; 211. logo portion; 212. pressing block; 213. connecting member; 214. key cap; 231. opening;

[0027] A. Pressing direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following is a further detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the following embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to exemplarily illustrate the principles of the present disclosure, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions that fall within the scope of the claims.

[0029] The present disclosure provides these embodiments to make the present disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, the composition of the materials, the numerical expressions and the numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, and not as limiting.

[0030] It should be noted that, in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "multiple" is greater than or equal to two; the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present disclosure. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0031] In addition, the words "first", "second" and similar words used in the present disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" does not mean vertical in the strict sense, but is within the tolerance range. "Parallel" does not mean parallel in the strict sense, but is within the tolerance range. "Include" or "comprising" and similar words mean that the elements before the word include the elements listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of including other elements.

[0032] It should also be noted that in the description of the present disclosure, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances. When a specific device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, there may or may not be an intermediate device between the specific device and the first device or the second device.

[0033] All terms used in the present disclosure have the same meanings as those understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries, for example, should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or extremely formal sense, unless explicitly defined as such herein.

[0034] Technologies, methods, and equipment known to ordinary technicians in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0035] Embodiment 1

[0036] like Figure 1 As shown, the first aspect of the present application provides a keyboard, which includes a shell 1 and a key module 2, the shell 1 has a accommodating space 11 in the pressing direction A; the key module 2 is connected to the shell 1, and the shell 1 carries the key module 2 in the accommodating space 11 so that the key module 2 moves relative to the shell 1 along the pressing direction A.

[0037] Specifically, in the use scenario of the keyboard, the housing 1 of the keyboard provided by the present application is located below the key module 2, and the key module 2 provides a pressing surface that can meet the user's typing and pressing needs, and the pressing surface is away from the housing 1 and faces the user along the pressing direction A. The housing 1 of the present application provides an accommodating space 11, and the accommodating space 11 can be a space defined by structures such as grooves, holes, and protrusions that can be installed in the housing 1. The key module 2 is connected with the above structure of the housing 1, so that the key module 2 can be carried in the accommodating space 11 to meet the movement of the key module 2 relative to the housing 1 along the pressing direction A.

[0038] For the traditional keyboard structure, it is known that the key module 2 is usually placed between the iron plate and the bottom iron plate and the top partition frame to achieve assembly, and the top partition frame is used to separate each individual key, and the key completes the typing and reset stroke after being pressed in the area separated by the frame. The keyboard provided by the present application is directly installed through the key module 2 and the shell 1. In the structural composition of the keyboard, the setting of the iron plate is cancelled, thereby reducing the overall weight of the keyboard, and when the lower shell 1 directly carries the key module 2, compared with the partition frame, the shell 1 of the present application provides a larger bearing area, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the keyboard.

[0039] The key module 2 of the present application is no longer restricted by the structure of the partition frame. The key module 2 can still be composed of a plurality of spaced keys, but the surface of the keys can be spaced with smaller gaps. The surfaces of all the keys of the key module 2 can also be prepared by integral molding, so that the key surface is completely laid on the shell 1 without gaps. The gaps between all the keys of the key module 2 can also be filled with soft elastic filling materials, so that the key surface can be in a state of no gaps. The keyboard of the present application makes the surface of the key module 2 facing the user have a smaller gap or no gap arrangement, which enhances the appearance consistency of the surface of the key module 2. After using ink or paint to decorate the surface of the key module 2, it can also have better visual effects and pattern performance. The smaller gap or no gap arrangement improves the dustproof and waterproof performance of the keyboard, and the no gap arrangement can also make it easier to clean the key module 2.

[0040] The first aspect of the present application provides a keyboard, which includes a housing 1 and a key module 2, wherein the housing 1 has a housing space 11 in a pressing direction A; the key module 2 is connected to the housing 1, and the housing 1 carries the key module 2 in the housing space 11 so that the key module 2 moves relative to the housing 1 along the pressing direction A. Compared with the scheme of installing the key module 2 between the bottom iron plate and the top partition frame, the key module 2 in the keyboard of the present application is directly installed in the housing space 11 of the housing 1, so that the keyboard does not need to be assembled using an iron plate, which reduces the overall weight of the keyboard, and cancels the partition frame. The housing 1 directly carries the key module 2, which provides a larger bearing area than the partition frame housing 1, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the keyboard, and because the key module 2 is not separated and restricted by the partition frame, the surface of the key module 2 facing the user has a smaller gap or no gap arrangement, thereby enhancing the appearance consistency of the surface of the key module 2, having better visual effects and pattern performance, and improving the dustproof and waterproof performance of the keyboard.

[0041] In some embodiments, the projection of the button module 2 along the pressing direction A on the housing 1 is continuous.

[0042] Specifically, the projection of the key module 2 along the pressing direction A on the housing 1 is continuous to ensure that the key module 2 structure is fully laid on the housing 1, so that the side of the key module 2 facing the user has a replacement appearance continuity, presenting better visual effects and pattern performance. The key module 2 is set without gaps to block dust and water in the external environment of the keyboard, improve the waterproof and dustproof performance of the keyboard, and facilitate cleaning.

[0043] In the present application, the projection of the key module 2 along the pressing direction A on the housing 1 is continuous, and the surfaces of all the keys of the key module 2 can be prepared by integral molding, so that the key surfaces are laid on the housing 1 without any gaps, and the pressing surfaces are distinguished by markings such as letters, symbols, numbers and patterns, and convexities or concave areas can be set to divide the pressing surfaces into different areas to meet the input requirements of the keyboard. The key module 2 can also use soft elastic filling materials such as polyurethane, silicone grease or rubber to fill the gaps between all the keys of the key module 2, so that the entire pressing surface projection is continuous to achieve the above-mentioned functional effects.

[0044] It should be noted that it is necessary to ensure that one side of the pressing surface of the pressing module is flexible and elastic after being integrally formed, so as to ensure that the corresponding pressed area on the pressing surface moves along the pressing direction A with as little impact as possible on its surroundings, so as to meet the requirements of accurate keyboard pressing and typing.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the button module 2 includes a pressing layer 21 and a supporting member 22, the pressing layer 21 is away from the shell 1, the first end of the supporting member 22 is connected to the pressing layer 21, the second end of the supporting member 22 is connected to the shell 1, and the supporting member 22 is used for the pressing layer 21 to move along the pressing direction A.

[0046] Specifically, in order to realize the input pressing function of the key module 2, the keyboard module includes a pressing layer 21 and a supporting member 22. The pressing layer 21 is away from the shell 1 to provide a surface for the user to press. The two ends of the supporting member 22 are respectively connected to the pressing layer 21 and the shell 1, so that the pressing layer 21 can move along the pressing direction A, and at the same time provide a reset function, that is, when the corresponding area of ​​the pressing layer 21 is pressed by the user, the supporting member 22 can provide a reverse force to restore the pressing layer 21 to its original position, thereby meeting the needs of continuous pressing input.

[0047] The pressing layer 21 can be an integrally formed entire pressing panel. When pressing the corresponding area of ​​the pressing panel, it is necessary to ensure that the corresponding area moves along the pressing direction A and the impact on the surrounding area is as small as possible, thereby improving the accuracy of the input information in the corresponding area. The above requirements can be met by using a soft and elastic material for the pressing panel. The pressing layer 21 can also be an integration of multiple keycaps. Adjacent keycaps can be connected to each other to make the pressing layer 21 a whole, which is convenient for cleaning and reducing the gap, thereby achieving a dustproof and waterproof effect; multiple keycaps can also be independently set at intervals from each other, and each keycap is connected to the shell 1 through a corresponding support 22. In order to ensure the appearance continuity of the surface of the pressing layer 21, the gap between adjacent keycaps can be set as small as possible, and ensure that the movement of the keycap is not interfered with or hindered after being pressed.

[0048] The support member 22 may be a scissor leg structure, a cross support structure, a mechanical shaft structure, etc., which can provide a stroke for the key module 2 to move in the pressing direction A, and can provide an opposite force to achieve reset. The support members 22 are correspondingly arranged in different pressing areas on the pressing layer 21, and the number or structure size of the support members 22 is adjusted according to the size of different pressing areas. For example, if the space bar on the keyboard is relatively large, the support member 22 can be correspondingly enlarged, or multiple support members 22 can be arranged corresponding to the space bar to meet the pressing requirements of the space bar.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the pressing layer 21 is integrally formed of a soft elastic material; an identification portion 211 is provided on the pressing layer 21, and the identification portion 211 divides the pressing layer 21 into a plurality of pressing blocks 212, the pressing blocks 212 have pattern identification or recessed areas, and the supporting member 22 is correspondingly connected to the plurality of pressing blocks 212.

[0050] Specifically, in order to enable the pressing layer 21 to accurately input information while providing appearance continuity, waterproofness and dustproofness, the pressing layer 21 of the present application is integrally formed of a soft elastic material, and is divided into multiple pressing blocks 212 by an identification portion 211. When a user presses a pressing block 212, the pressing layer 21 of the flexible elastic material can prevent the pressing blocks 212 surrounding the pressed pressing block 212 from being driven to move along the pressing direction A, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the input information.

[0051] The integrally formed pressing layer 21 can be made of high molecular polymer, silicone rubber, nano-composite materials, etc. to ensure softness and elasticity. The marking portion 211 can be an ink line, or a convex or concave structure reserved during the integral molding of the pressing layer 21, so that the pressing layer 21 can be divided into a plurality of pressing blocks 212. The pressing block 212 has a pattern mark or a concave area, which can be a variety of types such as letters, symbols, numbers, icons, etc., and can be prepared by laser engraving, silk screen printing, electroplating, etc., to meet the use scenario requirements of the keyboard.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the pressing layer 21 includes a connecting member 213 and a plurality of keycaps 214 arranged at intervals, and the connecting member 213 is arranged between adjacent keycaps 214; the thickness of the connecting member 213 is smaller than the thickness of the keycap 214 in the pressing direction A, and a surface of one side of the keycap 214 in the pressing direction A is more protruding than the connecting member 213.

[0053] Specifically, the pressing layer 21 includes a connector 213 and a plurality of keycaps 214 arranged at intervals. The connector 213 is arranged between adjacent keycaps 214. The connector 213 can fill the gaps between adjacent keycaps 214 completely or partially, as long as the appearance continuity of the surface of the pressing layer 21 is enhanced. The connector 213 and the keycap 214 can be made of different materials, such as the connector 213 is made of soft elastic material and the keycap 214 is made of hard material, or the connector 213 is made of hard material and the keycap 214 is made of soft elastic material, or the connector 213 and the keycap 214 can be made of soft materials with different elasticity, so that when the keycap 214 moves along the pressing direction A, due to the different materials of the connector 213, the keycaps 214 around the pressed keycap 214 will not be driven to move, thereby ensuring the accuracy of typing. At the same time, when the keycap 214 is pressed, it can be distinguished from the connector 213 to enhance the pressing feel of the pressing layer 21.

[0054] The thickness of the connecting member 213 is smaller than the thickness of the keycap 214 in the pressing direction A, and one side surface of the keycap 214 in the pressing direction A protrudes more than the connecting member 213, so that adjacent keycaps 214 can be distinguished, and different keycaps corresponding to different typing information can be more easily distinguished, which is convenient for users to use.

[0055] In some embodiments, the connecting member 213 is made of a soft elastic material; the hardness of the key cap 214 is greater than the hardness of the connecting member 213 .

[0056] Specifically, in order to ensure that the keycap 214 does not drive the surrounding keycaps 214 to move in the process of moving along the pressing direction A after being pressed, so as to ensure the accuracy of keyboard input and avoid wrong input, the connector 213 of the present application is made of a soft elastic material, such as polyurethane, silicone, etc., and the hardness of the keycap 214 needs to be greater than the hardness of the connector 213, and can be made of various plastic materials, and can also be made of nylon or metal materials such as aluminum alloy and zinc alloy. Since the hardness of the keycap 214 needs to be greater than the hardness of the connector 213, when a single keycap 214 is pressed, the connector 213 made of flexible elastic material is flexibly connected to the keycaps 214 around the pressed keycap 214, so that the keycaps 214 around the pressed keycap 214 will not be driven to move, thereby avoiding the occurrence of wrong input.

[0057] In some embodiments, the key module 2 further includes a coating layer, and the coating layer covers the surface of the connecting member 213 and the key cap 214 on one side facing away from the housing 1 .

[0058] Specifically, in order to meet the needs of customized pattern design of the keyboard, the key module 2 of the present application also includes a coating layer, which covers the surface of the side of the connector 213 and the keycap 214 away from the housing 1, so as to make the keyboard pressing module molding more beautiful and coherent appearance pattern facing the user. As the outermost layer of the keyboard that the user directly contacts during the pressing process, the coating layer must have good adhesion and wear resistance while ensuring beauty. The coating layer can be ultraviolet curing ink, silicone ink, resin coating, etc., and is manually applied to the surface of the side of the connector 213 and the keycap 214 away from the housing 1 through a corresponding process.

[0059] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the shell 1 has a receiving portion 12 and a clamping portion 13, the receiving portion 12 and the clamping portion 13 define a receiving space 11, the pressing layer 21 and the supporting member 22 are at least partially arranged in the receiving portion 12, and the second end of the supporting member 22 is cooperatively connected with the clamping portion 13.

[0060] Specifically, in order to achieve stable installation of the pressing layer 21 and the supporting member 22 of the key module 2 and maintain the tight connection of the keyboard as a whole, the housing 1 of the present application has a receiving portion 12 and a clamping portion 13, and the receiving portion 12 and the clamping portion 13 define an accommodating space 11 for accommodating the key module 2, wherein the receiving portion 12 can be a groove opened in the housing 1 or a clamping protrusion set, and at least part of the pressing layer 21 and at least part of the supporting member 22 are in contact with the receiving portion 12 to achieve positioning installation, while satisfying the movement of the key module 2 along the pressing direction A. The clamping portion 13 is located on the side of the receiving portion 12 away from the supporting member 22, and the clamping portion 13 can be provided with a clamping groove and a hook assembly, or a through hole and a hook assembly. The groove wall of the card slot or the hole wall of the through hole can match the structural shape of the second end of the support member 22, so as to provide a space for accommodating the second end of the support member 22 through the setting of the card slot and the through hole. The hook assembly is protruding toward the key module 2 at the edge of the hole wall of the through hole or the edge of the card slot. The hook assembly can be integrally formed with the shell 1, so that the support member 22 can be assembled with the hook assembly to realize the assembly of the key module 2 and the shell 1. Since the shell 1 has a high strength, the above-mentioned engagement method can ensure the stability of the installation of the key module 2, avoid shaking, and ensure the accuracy and stability of pressing. In the technical solution of the present application, the support member 22 is connected to the shell 1. The shell 1, as a receiving member of the keyboard, has a high flatness and can meet the consistency of the height of the overall pressing layer 21 of the keyboard.

[0061] The support member 22 can be a scissor foot structure, a cross-pillar structure, a mechanical shaft structure, etc. In the embodiment provided in the present application, the clamping portion 13 can be a clamping groove that cooperates with the second end of the scissor foot structure, or it can be a structure on the shell 1 that is fixedly connected to the outer edge of the cross-pillar structure or the mechanical shaft structure, which can meet the movement of the movable parts inside the cross-pillar structure or the mechanical shaft structure along the pressing direction A.

[0062] It should be noted that, under different user needs, for example, in order to ensure the integrity and consistency of the overall appearance of the keyboard, when the clamping portion 13 is provided with a through hole, a cover can be provided on the side of the housing 1 away from the key module 2 to prevent the internal structure of the keyboard from being exposed. For example, in order to improve the heat dissipation performance of the keyboard housing 1, or to meet the user's visual or usage needs of exposing the internal structure, the side of the housing 1 away from the key module 2 is hollowed out when the clamping portion 13 is provided with a through hole. Corresponding to improving the heat dissipation performance of the keyboard housing 1, in one embodiment, the keyboard is placed above an external heat dissipation element, and the through hole provides a heat dissipation channel for the keyboard, thereby improving the heat dissipation performance of the keyboard.

[0063] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the button module 2 also includes a conductive film 23, which is at least partially adhered to the shell 1 and stacked between the pressing layer 21 and the shell 1. The conductive film 23 has an opening 231 corresponding to the support member 22, and the second end of the support member 22 protrudes from the conductive film 23 along the opening 231 to connect to the shell 1.

[0064] Specifically, in order to realize the input function of the key module 2, the key module 2 also includes a conductive film 23. When the pressing layer 21 is driven by the user, the conductive film 23 transmits a circuit signal so that the electronic device can receive and identify input information. In the present application, the conductive film 23 is arranged between the pressing layer 21 and the housing 1 by bonding. The conductive film 23 can be bonded to the housing 1 in its entirety according to the coverage area of ​​the conductive film 23, or can be bonded to the housing 1 only at the edge area of ​​the conductive film 23, or can be bonded to the housing 1 at different positions on the housing 1. There is no specific limitation, as long as the conductive film 23 is stably installed.

[0065] The conductive film 23 is provided with an opening 231 corresponding to the support 22. The opening 231 enables the second end of the support 22 to protrude from the conductive film 23 to connect to the housing 1, thereby avoiding interference between the conductive film 23 and the support 22. The portion of the conductive film 23 other than the opening 231 can be arranged in accordance with the arrangement of the pressing layer 21, the arrangement of the housing 1, or the arrangement of the conductive circuit, or can be arranged in an integrated manner to achieve the conductive function through reasonable wiring. Compared with the solution of installing the key module 2 between the bottom iron plate and the top partition frame, the present application eliminates the screws required for the connection between the bottom iron plate and the top partition frame, so the conductive film 23 does not need to have holes to avoid the screws, which facilitates the arrangement of the circuits on the conductive film 23.

[0066] Embodiment 2

[0067] A second aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, comprising a device body and the above-mentioned keyboard, wherein the keyboard is connected to the body.

[0068] Specifically, please refer to the first embodiment for the specific structure of the keyboard, which will not be described in detail here.

[0069] Specifically, the keyboard provided in the present application can be a Bluetooth keyboard, a wired keyboard, or an embedded keyboard, etc. The device body of the electronic device can be a Bluetooth connection corresponding to the Bluetooth keyboard, or can be connected by inserting the connection port of the wired keyboard through a set slot, or can be integrated by embedding the keyboard in the device body. No matter how the keyboard in the electronic setting provided in the present application is connected to the device body, it can have a lighter weight, better appearance consistency, better structural strength, and provide better dustproof and waterproof effects.

[0070] The second aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, including a device body and the above-mentioned keyboard, the keyboard including a housing 1 and a key module 2, the housing 1 having a housing space 11 in the pressing direction A; the key module 2 is connected to the housing 1, and the housing 1 carries the key module 2 in the housing space 11 so that the key module 2 moves relative to the housing 1 along the pressing direction A. Compared with the scheme of installing the key module 2 between the bottom iron plate and the top partition frame, the key module 2 in the keyboard of the present application is directly installed in the housing space 11 of the housing 1, so that the keyboard does not need to be assembled using an iron plate, which reduces the overall weight of the keyboard, and cancels the partition frame. The key module 2 is directly carried by the housing 1, which provides a larger bearing area than the partition frame housing 1, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the keyboard, and because the key module 2 is not separated and restricted by the partition frame, the surface of the key module 2 facing the user has a smaller gap or no gap arrangement, thereby enhancing the appearance consistency of the surface of the key module 2, having better visual effects and pattern performance, and improving the dustproof and waterproof performance of the keyboard.

[0071] So far, various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail. In order to avoid obscuring the concept of the present disclosure, some details known in the art are not described. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solution disclosed here.

[0072] Although some specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments may be modified or some technical features may be replaced by equivalents without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In particular, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there is no structural conflict.

Claims

1. A keyboard, characterized in that: include: A housing having a receiving space in a pressing direction; A key module is connected to the shell, the shell is located below the key module, the shell directly supports the key module, and the shell supports the key module in the accommodating space so that the key module moves relative to the shell along the pressing direction.

2. The keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that The projection of the button module on the housing along the pressing direction is continuous.

3. The keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that The button module includes a pressing layer and a supporting member, wherein the pressing layer faces away from the shell, a first end of the supporting member is connected to the pressing layer, a second end of the supporting member is connected to the shell, and the supporting member is used for the pressing layer to move along the pressing direction.

4. The keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing layer is integrally formed of a soft elastic material; The pressing layer is provided with a marking portion, and the marking portion divides the pressing layer into a plurality of pressing blocks. The pressing blocks have pattern markings or recessed areas, and the supporting member is correspondingly connected to the plurality of pressing blocks.

5. The keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing layer includes a connecting member and a plurality of key caps arranged at intervals, wherein the connecting member is arranged between adjacent key caps; The thickness of the connecting member is smaller than the thickness of the key cap in the pressing direction, and a surface of one side of the key cap in the pressing direction is more protruding than the connecting member.

6. The keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting piece is made of soft elastic material; The hardness of the key cap is greater than the hardness of the connecting member.

7. The keyboard according to claim 6, characterized in that: The key module further includes a coating layer, and the coating layer covers a surface of a side of the connecting member and the key cap facing away from the housing.

8. The keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shell has a receiving portion and a clamping portion, the receiving portion and the clamping portion define the receiving space, the pressing layer and the supporting member are at least partially arranged in the receiving portion, and the second end of the supporting member is cooperatively connected with the clamping portion.

9. The keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that: The button module also includes a conductive film, which is at least partially adhered to the shell and stacked between the pressing layer and the shell. The conductive film has an opening corresponding to the support member, and the second end of the support member protrudes from the conductive film along the opening to connect to the shell.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: Equipment body; A keyboard as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the keyboard is connected to the device body.

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