Key structure and electronic equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a key structure and electronic equipment. The key structure comprises a key, the key is provided with a supporting part, and the supporting part is provided with a first mounting hole; the elastic piece comprises a first elastic piece and a second elastic piece which are connected together, the first elastic piece is inserted into the first mounting hole, and the insertion direction of the first elastic piece comprises the direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key; and the second elastic piece is used for being inserted into the second mounting hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the field of key technology, and more specifically, to a key structure and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Floating smart buttons are an emerging field with a wide range of applications. They can bring a comfortable experience to operators. However, the current domestic applications in this area are relatively simple. With the development of technology, the industry will have higher and higher requirements for the comfort and space utilization of floating buttons.

[0003] At present, the installation of floating smart buttons is mainly achieved by screwing or bonding. When installing by screwing, there are problems such as occupying a large internal space, complex and rigid assembly, and easy loosening in complex use environments. When installing by bonding, there is a problem that the bonding strength is not enough to meet complex environmental factors, and the bonding may fail due to high or low temperatures.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a new technical solution for a key structure and electronic equipment.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides a key structure. The key structure includes:

[0007] A button, wherein the button has a supporting portion, and a first mounting hole is formed on the supporting portion;

[0008] The spring piece includes a first elastic member and a second elastic member connected together, the first elastic member is inserted into the first mounting hole and the insertion direction of the first elastic member includes a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button; the second elastic member is used to be inserted into the second mounting hole.

[0009] Optionally, the first elastic member and the second elastic member are arranged vertically.

[0010] Optionally, the second elastic member includes a main body and a barb portion formed on the main body; when the second elastic member is inserted into the second mounting hole, the barb portion abuts against an inner surface of the second mounting hole.

[0011] Optionally, the first elastic member is a planar structure or the first elastic member is a component having at least one bending structure.

[0012] Optionally, when the first elastic member is a planar structure, the first mounting hole is a straight hole penetrating the support portion along the thickness direction of the support portion;

[0013] In the case where the first elastic member is a component having at least one bending structure, the first mounting hole is a bending hole.

[0014] Optionally, the second elastic member is a planar structure or the second elastic member is a component having at least one bending structure.

[0015] Optionally, the button comprises two supporting parts, and the two supporting parts are arranged opposite to each other in a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button;

[0016] A first mounting hole is provided on each of the two support parts;

[0017] Each of the elastic sheets is correspondingly arranged in the first mounting hole opened on each of the supporting parts.

[0018] Optionally, two first mounting holes are formed on each of the supporting parts, and each of the spring sheets is correspondingly disposed in each of the first mounting holes.

[0019] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device, wherein the electronic device comprises a bracket and the key structure as described in the first aspect, wherein the bracket is provided with the second mounting hole, and the second elastic member is inserted into the bracket.

[0020] Optionally, the bracket includes a first bracket body and a second bracket body, the second bracket body is arranged on the first bracket body, and the second mounting hole is formed between the first bracket body and the second bracket body.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present application, a key structure is provided, in which the key is installed by means of a spring sheet, thereby ensuring the installation strength of the key while simplifying the key installation method.

[0022] Other features and advantages of the present specification will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present specification with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the specification.

[0024] Figure 1 Shown is a structural schematic diagram of a key structure provided in an embodiment of the present application installed on a bracket.

[0025] Figure 2Shown is a structural exploded view of a key structure provided in an embodiment of the present application installed on a bracket.

[0026] Figure 3 Shown is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a key structure provided in an embodiment of the present application installed on a bracket.

[0027] Figure 4 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of the first elastic member of the spring sheet.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] 1. button; 11. support portion; 111. first mounting hole;

[0030] 2. spring piece; 21. first elastic member; 22. second elastic member; 221. main body; 222. barb portion; 211. bending structure;

[0031] 3. Bracket; 31. First bracket body; 32. Second bracket body; 33. Second mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application.

[0033] The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the present application, its application, or uses.

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

[0035] In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not limiting. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0036] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0037] The present application embodiment provides a key structure. Figure 1-Figure 3 The key structure comprises: a key 1, wherein the key 1 has a supporting portion 11, and a first mounting hole 111 is formed on the supporting portion 11;

[0038] The spring piece 2 includes a first elastic member 21 and a second elastic member 22 connected together, the first elastic member 21 is inserted in the first mounting hole 111 and the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 includes a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button 1; the second elastic member 22 is used to be inserted in the second mounting hole 33.

[0039] In the embodiment of the present application, the key structure mainly includes a key 1 and a spring 2. The key 1 is installed on the electronic device through the spring 2 so that the key 1 is suspended on the electronic device. For example, the key 1 is installed in a computer, a mobile phone or a car through the spring 2. Compared with the screw connection scheme, the present application installs the key 1 through the spring 2, the assembly method is relatively simple and not rigid, and the stability of the installation of the key 1 can be ensured. Compared with the bonding scheme, the present application installs the key 1 through the spring 2, and the reliability of the installation of the key 1 will not be affected by the ambient temperature.

[0040] Specifically, the key 1 has a support portion 11, that is, the support portion 11 of the structure of the multiplexed key 1 itself realizes the installation of the key 1. The spring 2 includes a first elastic member 21 and a second elastic member 22, and the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 are connected together, for example, one end of the first elastic member 21 is connected to the second elastic member 22, and the other end of the first elastic member 21 passes through the first installation hole 111, and one end of the second elastic member 22 is connected to the second elastic member 22, and the other end of the second elastic member 22 passes through the second installation hole 33. Optionally, the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 can be integrally formed structural members.

[0041] The support portion 11 is provided with a first mounting hole 111, and the opening structure of the first mounting hole 111 matches the shape of the first elastic member 21 of the spring sheet 2, so that the first elastic member 21 is inserted into the first mounting hole 111, and the tightness of the first elastic member 21 inserted into the first mounting hole 111 can be ensured, and the first elastic member 21 will not fall off from the first mounting hole 111. For example, the first elastic member 21 can be inserted into the first mounting hole 111 by interference fit.

[0042] When the first elastic member 21 of the spring 2 is inserted into the first mounting hole 111, the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 includes a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1. The insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 includes a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1, which includes two situations. The first situation is that the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 only includes a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1. The second situation is that the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 does not only include a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1.

[0043] In one example, corresponding to the first case above, the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 is perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1. Figure 1 , arrow a indicates the pressing direction of the key 1, and arrow b indicates the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21. When the first elastic member 21 of the spring sheet 2 is inserted into the first mounting hole 111, the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 (the direction indicated by arrow b) is perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1, so that during the process of pressing the key 1, the phenomenon of the first elastic member 21 being pulled out of the first mounting hole 111 is avoided.

[0044] In another example, corresponding to the second case above, refer to Figure 4 The insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 includes a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1, and the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 also includes a direction parallel to the pressing direction of the key 1. When the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 includes an insertion direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1, the phenomenon of the first elastic member 21 being pulled out of the first mounting hole 111 can be avoided during the process of pressing the key 1.

[0045] When the second elastic member 22 of the spring sheet 2 is inserted into the second mounting hole 33, the key 1 is installed on the electronic device through the spring sheet 2. For example, the insertion depth of the second elastic member 22 inserted into the second mounting hole 33 can be adjusted to adjust the suspension height of the key 1 suspended on the electronic device. A second mounting hole 33 is provided on the electronic device, and the second elastic member 22 is inserted into the second mounting hole 33. There is no limitation on the insertion direction of the second elastic member 22. The insertion direction of the second elastic member 22 can be perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1, or the insertion direction of the second elastic member 22 can be parallel to the pressing direction of the key 1 (the direction indicated by arrow a). Figure 1-Figure 3 The insertion direction of the second elastic member 22 is shown to be parallel to the pressing direction of the key 1 .

[0046] Therefore, in an embodiment of the present application, a key structure is provided, in which the key 1 is installed by means of a spring sheet 2, so that the installation strength of the key 1 is ensured while simplifying the installation method of the key 1.

[0047] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2 , the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 are arranged vertically.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 are vertically arranged, for example, the elastic sheet 2 can be bent to form the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 with an angle of 90°. The angle between the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 is related to the relative position of the key 1 and the electronic device having the second mounting hole 33. That is to say, the angle between the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 includes but is not limited to 90°, and the angle between the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 can be greater than 90° or less than 90 degrees. For example, considering the height at which the key 1 is suspended from the electronic device, the specific structural features of the key 1 and the position of the second mounting hole 33 on the electronic device, the angle between the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 can be not limited to 90°.

[0049] In addition, in order to facilitate pressing the button 1 and installing the button 1 , and to ensure the installation strength between the button 1 and the electronic device, the first elastic member 21 and the second elastic member 22 are usually arranged vertically.

[0050] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second elastic member 22 includes a main body 221 and a barb 222 formed on the main body 221 ; when the second elastic member 22 is inserted into the second mounting hole 33 , the barb 222 abuts against the inner surface of the second mounting hole 33 .

[0051] In this embodiment, the second elastic member 22 includes a main body portion 221 and a barb portion 222. For example, a hole can be partially dug in the main body portion 221 of the second elastic member 22, and the elastic member corresponding to the hole is forked from the main body portion 221. The elastic member corresponding to the hole is the barb portion 222 formed on the main body portion 221.

[0052] When the second elastic member 22 is inserted into the second mounting hole 33, the barb portion 222 abuts against the inner surface of the second mounting hole 33. The barb structure can firmly clamp the spring piece 2 in the second mounting hole 33, ensuring the firmness of the spring piece 2 in the second mounting hole 33.

[0053] In one embodiment, the first elastic member 21 is a planar structure or the first elastic member 21 is a component having at least one bending structure 211 .

[0054] Specifically, when the first elastic member 21 is a planar structure, the first mounting hole 111 is a straight hole penetrating the support portion 11 along the thickness direction of the support portion 11;

[0055] When the first elastic member 21 is a component having at least one bending structure 211 , the first mounting hole 111 is a bending hole.

[0056] In one example, the first elastic member 21 is a planar structure, that is, the first elastic member 21 is a flat plate structure, so that a straight hole is directly opened on the support portion 11 of the key 1, and the planar structure is directly inserted into the straight hole. The "straight hole" can be understood as: the hole channel is straight, that is, the hole drilled along the thickness direction of the support portion 11. In this embodiment, the first elastic member 21 is a planar structure, the first mounting hole 111 is a straight hole, the first elastic member 21 is inserted into the first mounting hole 111, and the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 is perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1.

[0057] In one example, the first elastic member 21 is a member having at least one bending structure 211, such as Figure 4 Another specific structure of the first elastic member 21 is shown. Figure 4 The first elastic member 21 includes three bending structures 211. In this case, combined with the structure of the first elastic member 21, the shape of the first mounting hole 111 opened on the support portion 11 also needs to be adapted to the structure of the first elastic member 21, that is, the first mounting hole 111 is a bending hole with a bending structure 211.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first elastic member 21 having a bending structure 211 is inserted into a bending hole having a bending structure 211 , thereby improving the firmness of the first elastic member 21 inserted into the first mounting hole 111 and avoiding the risk of the first elastic member 21 being pulled out of the first mounting hole 111 .

[0059] In addition, in this embodiment, the first elastic member 21 is an elastic member having a bending structure 211, the first mounting hole 111 is a bending hole having a bending structure 211, the first elastic member 21 is inserted into the first mounting hole 111 along the bending path of the bending hole, and the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 includes an insertion direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1, and the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 also includes an insertion direction parallel to the pressing direction of the key 1. Therefore, in this embodiment, the insertion direction of the first elastic member 21 includes an insertion direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1, so that in the process of pressing the key 1, the phenomenon of the first elastic member 21 being pulled out of the first mounting hole 111 is avoided.

[0060] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second elastic member 22 is a planar structure or the second elastic member 22 is a component having at least one bending structure 211 .

[0061] In this embodiment, the second elastic member 22 is a planar structure, that is, the second elastic member 22 is a flat plate structure. Figure 2 In the case where the first elastic member 21 is a planar structure and the second elastic member 22 is a planar structure, the spring piece 2 can be an L-shaped spring piece 2. In the case where the second elastic member 22 is a planar structure, the second mounting hole 33 is a straight hole. In the case where the second elastic member 22 is a planar structure and the second mounting hole 33 is a straight hole, the insertion direction of the second elastic member 22 can be parallel to the pressing direction of the key 1, or the insertion direction of the second elastic member 22 can be perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1.

[0062] In this embodiment, the second elastic member 22 is a member having a bent structure 211. The structure of the second elastic member 22 may be similar to Figure 4 The structure of the first elastic member 21 shown in FIG. For example, the second elastic member 22 may be a component having one bending structure 211, the second elastic member 22 may be a component having two bending structures 211, or the second elastic member 22 may be a component having multiple bending structures 211. The second elastic member 22 is a component having a bending structure 211, the second mounting hole 33 is a bending hole having a bending structure 211, the second elastic member 22 is inserted into the second mounting hole 33 along the bending path of the bending hole, the insertion direction of the second elastic member 22 may include an insertion direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the key 1, and the insertion direction of the second elastic member 22 may also include an insertion direction parallel to the pressing direction of the key 1.

[0063] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The button 1 includes two supporting parts 11, and the two supporting parts 11 are arranged opposite to each other in a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button 1; a first mounting hole 111 is opened on the two supporting parts 11; each of the spring pieces 2 is correspondingly arranged in the first mounting hole 111 opened on each of the supporting parts 11.

[0064] In this embodiment, the button 1 includes two supporting parts 11, and the two supporting parts 11 are relatively arranged in a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button 1, so that a first mounting hole 111 is opened on the two supporting parts 11, and the first elastic member 21 of the spring sheet 2 is inserted into the first mounting hole 111, and the second elastic member 22 of the spring sheet 2 is inserted into the second mounting hole 33, which can improve the stability and firmness of the button 1 assembled to the electronic device.

[0065] In one embodiment, two first mounting holes 111 are defined on each of the supporting portions 11 , and each of the elastic sheets 2 is correspondingly disposed in each of the first mounting holes 111 .

[0066] In this embodiment, two first mounting holes 111 are provided on each supporting portion 11, and the two first mounting holes 111 can be arranged side by side or in parallel. Regardless of whether the two first mounting holes 111 are arranged side by side or in parallel, the first elastic member 21 of the spring sheet 2 is inserted into the first mounting hole 111, and the second elastic member 22 of the spring sheet 2 is inserted into the second mounting hole 33, which can improve the firmness of the button 1 assembled to the electronic device.

[0067] In addition, while ensuring the structural strength of the support part 11, two or more first mounting holes 111 are opened on each support part 11, and the first elastic member 21 of the spring 2 is correspondingly inserted into the first mounting holes 111 at different positions, so that the floating height of the button 1 suspended on the surface of the electronic device can be adjusted.

[0068] The embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device, which includes a bracket 3 and the key structure as described in the first aspect, wherein the bracket 3 is provided with the second mounting hole 33 , and the second elastic member 22 is inserted into the bracket 3 .

[0069] In an embodiment of the present application, an electronic device is also provided. For example, the electronic device may be a household appliance, a car, a mobile phone, a computer, or an engineering machinery device.

[0070] In the embodiment of the present application, the electronic device includes a bracket 3. For example, the structure of the electronic device can be reused, the bracket 3 is formed by means of the structure of the electronic device itself, and a second mounting hole 33 is formed on the bracket 3, so as to facilitate the key structure to be installed in the second mounting hole 33 formed by the bracket 3. Optionally, the bracket 3 can be a structure with two symmetrical surfaces fixed, or the bracket 3 can be a structure with three surfaces fixed, or the bracket 3 can be a structure with four surfaces fixed.

[0071] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 2 The bracket 3 includes a first bracket body 31 and a second bracket body 32 , the second bracket body 32 is arranged on the first bracket body 31 , and a second mounting hole 33 is formed between the first bracket body 31 and the second bracket body 32 .

[0072] In this embodiment, the bracket 3 includes a first bracket body 31 and a second bracket body 32, and the second bracket body 32 is arranged on the first bracket body 31. For example, the second bracket body 32 can be arranged on the first bracket body 31 by welding, bonding or riveting or other methods, or the second bracket body 32 and the first bracket body 31 can be an integrally formed structure. For example, the second bracket body 32 is arranged on the first bracket body 31, and the second bracket body 32 and the first bracket body 31 are arranged opposite to each other, and a second mounting hole 33 is formed between the second bracket body 32 and the first bracket body 31, wherein the shape of the second mounting hole 33 can be a straight hole or a bent hole according to the structure and shape of the first bracket body 31 and the second bracket body 32.

[0073] Optionally, a slot structure is formed on the surface of the second bracket body 32 relative to the first bracket body 31, and the barb 222 of the second elastic member 22 abuts against the slot. The spring piece 2 can be clamped on the bracket 3 through the barb 222, which is simple to assemble.

[0074] The above embodiments focus on the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. Considering the simplicity of the text, they will not be repeated here.

[0075] Although some specific embodiments of the present application have been described in detail by way of example, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above examples are only for illustration, not for limiting the scope of the present application. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. The scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A key structure, characterized in that: The key structure comprises: A button (1), the button (1) having a supporting portion (11), the supporting portion (11) being provided with a first mounting hole (111); A spring piece (2), the spring piece (2) comprising a first elastic member (21) and a second elastic member (22) connected together, the first elastic member (21) being inserted into the first mounting hole (111) and the insertion direction of the first elastic member (21) including a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button (1); and the second elastic member (22) being used for being inserted into the second mounting hole (33).

2. The key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first elastic member (21) and the second elastic member (22) are arranged vertically.

3. The key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second elastic member (22) comprises a main body (221) and a barb portion (222) formed on the main body (221); when the second elastic member (22) is inserted into the second mounting hole (33), the barb portion (222) abuts against the inner surface of the second mounting hole (33).

4. The key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first elastic member (21) is a planar structure or the first elastic member (21) is a component having at least one bending structure (211).

5. The key structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the first elastic member (21) is a planar structure, the first mounting hole (111) is a straight hole penetrating the support portion (11) along the thickness direction of the support portion (11); When the first elastic member (21) is a component having at least one bending structure (211), the first mounting hole (111) is a bending hole.

6. The key structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second elastic member (22) is a planar structure or the second elastic member (22) is a component having at least one bending structure (211).

7. The key structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The button (1) comprises two supporting parts (11), and the two supporting parts (11) are arranged opposite to each other in a direction perpendicular to the pressing direction of the button (1); The two support parts (11) are each provided with a first mounting hole (111); Each of the elastic sheets (2) is correspondingly arranged in the first mounting hole (111) opened on each of the supporting parts (11).

8. The key structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the support portions (11) is provided with two first mounting holes (111), and each of the spring sheets (2) is correspondingly arranged in each of the first mounting holes (111).

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises a bracket (3) and a key structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the bracket (3) is provided with the second mounting hole (33), and the second elastic member (22) is inserted into the bracket (3).

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bracket (3) comprises a first bracket body (31) and a second bracket body (32); the second bracket body (32) is arranged on the first bracket body (31); and the second mounting hole (33) is formed between the first bracket body (31) and the second bracket body (32).

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