Keycap for split keyboard convenient to disassemble and assemble

The problem of wear of existing keycap characters is solved by using a combination of transparent sheets and transparent silicone blocks on the keycaps, extending service life and improving visibility, especially for night operations.

CN222600812UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11SUZHOU INDUNSTRIAL PARK JXT PRECISION MOUKL & PLASTICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420534611.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-19
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-19

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Technical Problem

Characters of existing keycaps are easily worn out after long use, resulting in unclear characters and even the entire character is cleared.

Method used

A split keyboard key cap is designed for easy disassembly and assembly, using a combination of transparent sheets and transparent silicone blocks. The transparent sheet is located in the center of the key cover, and the transparent silicone block is located at the bottom of the groove in the key cap. The illuminated plate makes the transparent silicone block luminous, and the transparent sheet prevents text wear.

Benefits of technology

It extends the service life of the key cap and improves the visibility of the key cap. It is especially suitable for night operations to prevent transparent silicone blocks from being affected by wear.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a split type keyboard keycap convenient to disassemble and assemble, which comprises a key cover and a keycap, a transparent sheet is arranged in the center of the key cover, a plurality of fixing columns are fixedly arranged on the periphery of the lower end of the key cover, an inner groove is arranged at the upper end of the keycap, and a transparent silica gel block is arranged at the bottom of the inner groove. The grooves are formed in the two ends of the key cover and are used for quickly disassembling and assembling the key cover; the bottom end of the key cover is movably connected with the inner groove in a sleeved mode and used for limiting the key cover. The transparent sheet is arranged in the center of the key cover and is used for protecting characters from being abraded; according to the utility model, the interior of the key cap is connected with the light-emitting plate to irradiate the transparent silica gel block, and the transparent sheet is attached to the upper end of the transparent silica gel block, so that the top surface of the key cover is pressed for a long time to generate abrasion, and the transparent silica gel block is not influenced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of keyboard keycaps, in particular to a keycap for a split keyboard which is easy to disassemble and assemble. Background Art

[0002] Keycaps are the most commonly used and main input devices for computers. English letters, numbers, punctuation marks, etc. can be input into computers through keycaps, thereby issuing commands to the computer, inputting data, etc.

[0003] The existing keycap is a small plastic cap-shaped component that is buckled on the top of the keyboard key for users to type. Characters are set on the top surface of the keycap. These characters are usually printed on the keycap. After long-term use by users, the characters are easily worn out, resulting in unclear characters or even the entire characters being cleared. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to disassemble and assemble, thereby solving the above-mentioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to disassemble and assemble, comprising a key cover and a key cap, a transparent sheet is provided in the center of the key cover, grooves are provided at both ends of the key cover, a plurality of fixing columns are fixedly installed around the lower end of the key cover, an inner groove is provided at the upper end of the key cap, a transparent silicone block is provided at the bottom of the inner groove, and mounting grooves are provided around the transparent silicone block, which is characterized in that:

[0006] The grooves are arranged at both ends of the key cover and are used for quick disassembly and assembly of the key cover;

[0007] The bottom end of the key cover is movably connected to the inner groove and is used to limit the key cover;

[0008] A transparent sheet is arranged in the center of the key cover and is used to protect the text from wear and tear;

[0009] The fixing column arranged at the lower end of the key cover corresponds to the latch pin to the inside of the installation slot and is used for stable clamping.

[0010] Preferably, the key cover is gradually converged upward around the periphery, and the upper end of the key cover is arranged in a downward arc shape, and the transparent sheet runs through the center of the key cover, and four fixing columns are arranged at the lower end of the key cover.

[0011] Preferably, a groove is provided in the center of both ends of the key cover, and the bottom of the groove is inclined from top to bottom.

[0012] Preferably, the keycap is gradually converged upward on all sides and is arranged in the same shape as the key cover, and a light-emitting board is fixedly installed inside the keycap, and the upper end of the light-emitting board is connected to the bottom end of the inner groove, and the lower end of the light-emitting board is connected to the inner wall of the keycap, and a transparent silicone block is fixedly installed in the center of the lower end of the inner groove, and the lower end of the transparent silicone block passes through the bottom of the inner groove and is connected to the light-emitting board, and a mounting groove is opened in four directions of the inner groove.

[0013] Preferably, the transparent silicone block can be arranged in different patterns, and is symmetrical with the transparent sheet at the upper end of the transparent silicone block, and the transparent sheet has the same pattern as the transparent silicone block.

[0014] Preferably, the fixing column is a rectangular column, a cavity is opened in the center of the fixing column, and grooves are provided at both ends of the fixing column, a tough plate is fixedly installed at the upper end of the groove, and a limiting block is fixedly connected to the lower end of the tough plate.

[0015] Preferably, both sides of the center of the installation groove are provided with a clamping groove, and the inside of the clamping groove is larger than the limiting block, and the clamping groove and the limiting block are movably clamped.

[0016] Preferably, a groove is formed at the bottom end of the keycap, and a connecting column is fixedly installed at the center of the groove, and a "cross" shaped protrusion is provided inside the connecting column, and the "cross" shaped protrusion is movably connected to the computer connecting seat.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a split keyboard keycap that is easy to disassemble and assemble, and has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The utility model discloses a key cap with a light emitting plate connected thereto, which illuminates the transparent silicone block to emit light, and a transparent sheet is correspondingly attached to the transparent silicone block, so that the top surface of the key cap is not worn out when pressed by an operator, but has no influence on the transparent silicone block. The utility model is suitable for operating a computer at night, and the service life of the key cap is prolonged.

[0019] The four fixing columns at the lower end of the key cover are correspondingly engaged with the four mounting grooves at the upper end of the key cap, and the limit block set at the lower end of the tough plate is engaged and fixed with the snap-in groove set in the center of the mounting groove, so that the lower end of the key cover is completely engaged with the upper end of the inner groove, which greatly improves the snap-in fit between the key cap and the key cover, and the key cover will not fall off during long-term use.

[0020] By using tweezers to clamp the grooves set at both ends of the key cover, pull the key cover upward, so that the tough plates at the lower ends of the four fixed columns will contract and drive the limit block to move upward and disengage from the limit block. The operation is simple and convenient, and the key cap and key cover can be quickly removed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lower end structure of the key cover of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the keycap of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing column and the installation groove of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the lower end structure of the key cap of the utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 1. key cover; 2. transparent sheet; 3. fixing column; 4. key cap; 5. inner groove; 6. transparent silicone block; 7. mounting groove; 8. light-emitting board; 9. tough board; 10. limit block; 11. snap-in groove; 12. connecting column; 13. "X" shaped protrusion; 14. groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] See also Figure 1-5 A keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to disassemble and assemble, comprising a key cover 1 and a key cap 4, a transparent sheet 2 is provided in the center of the key cover 1, grooves 14 are provided at both ends of the key cover 1, a plurality of fixing columns 3 are fixedly installed around the lower end of the key cover 1, an inner groove 5 is provided at the upper end of the key cap 4, a transparent silicone block 6 is provided at the bottom of the inner groove 5, and mounting grooves 7 are provided around the transparent silicone block 6, which is also characterized in that:

[0029] The grooves 14 are arranged at both ends of the key cover 1 and are used for quickly disassembling and assembling the key cover 1;

[0030] The bottom end of the key cover 1 is movably connected to the inner groove 5 and is used to limit the key cover 1;

[0031] A transparent sheet 2 is arranged in the center of the key cover 1 and is used to protect the text from wear;

[0032] The fixing column 3 disposed at the lower end of the key cover 1 corresponds to the latch pin to the inside of the mounting slot 7 and is used for a stable snap-fitting effect.

[0033] Furthermore, the key cover 1 is gradually converged upwards around the periphery, and the upper end of the key cover 1 is arranged in a downward arc shape, and the transparent sheet 2 runs through the center of the key cover 1 , and four fixing columns 3 are arranged at the lower end of the key cover 1 .

[0034] Furthermore, a groove 14 is provided in the center of both ends of the key cover 1, and the bottom of the groove 14 is inclined from top to bottom.

[0035] Furthermore, the four sides of the keycap 4 are gradually converged upwards and are arranged in the same shape as the key cover 1, and a light-emitting board 8 is fixedly installed inside the keycap 4, and the upper end of the light-emitting board 8 is connected to the bottom end of the inner groove 5, and the lower end of the light-emitting board 8 is connected to the inner wall of the keycap 4, and a transparent silicone block 6 is fixedly installed in the center of the lower end of the inner groove 5, and the lower end of the transparent silicone block 6 passes through the bottom of the inner groove 5 and is connected to the light-emitting board 8, and a mounting groove 7 is opened at four positions of the inner groove 5.

[0036] Furthermore, the transparent silicone block 6 can be arranged in different patterns, and the upper end of the transparent silicone block 6 is symmetrical with the transparent sheet 2 , and the transparent sheet 2 and the transparent silicone block 6 have the same pattern.

[0037] Furthermore, the fixed column 3 is a rectangular column, a cavity is opened in the center of the fixed column 3, and grooves are provided at both ends of the fixed column 3. A tough plate 9 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the groove, and a limit block 10 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the tough plate 9.

[0038] Furthermore, both sides of the center of the installation groove 7 are provided with a clamping groove 11, and the inside of the clamping groove 11 is larger than the limiting block 10, and the clamping groove 11 and the limiting block 10 are movably clamped.

[0039] Furthermore, a groove is formed at the bottom end of the key cap 4, and a connecting column 12 is fixedly installed at the center of the groove, and a "cross" shaped protrusion 13 is provided inside the connecting column 12, and the "cross" shaped protrusion 13 is movably connected to the computer connection seat.

[0040] Working principle: when it is necessary to assemble the keycap 4, the operator firstly fits the four fixing columns 3 at the lower end of the keycap 1 into the four mounting grooves 7 at the upper end of the keycap 4, and the transparent sheet 2 corresponds to the transparent silicone block 6, and the limit block 10 set at the lower end of the tough plate 9 is fixed with the clamping groove 11 set in the center of the mounting groove 7, so that the lower end of the keycap 1 is completely fitted on the upper end of the inner groove 5, and the light-emitting board 8 connected to the inside of the keycap 4 is illuminated by the light-emitting board 8 to make the transparent silicone block 6 emit light, and the transparent sheet 2 is correspondingly fitted on the transparent silicone block 6, so that the operator presses the top surface of the keycap 1 to cause wear, which will not affect the transparent silicone block 6. When it is necessary to remove the keycap 1, the operator first needs to use tweezers to clamp the grooves 14 set at both ends of the keycap 1, and the operator pulls the keycap 1 upward to make the tough plate 9 at the lower end of the four fixing columns 3 shrink and drive the limit block 10 to move upward and disengage from the limit block 10, that is, the keycap 4 and the keycap 1 are removed.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to disassemble and assemble, comprising a key cover (1) and a key cap (4), wherein a transparent sheet (2) is provided in the center of the key cover (1), grooves (14) are provided at both ends of the key cover (1), a plurality of fixing columns (3) are fixedly installed around the lower end of the key cover (1), an inner groove (5) is provided at the upper end of the key cap (4), a transparent silicone block (6) is provided at the bottom of the inner groove (5), and mounting grooves (7) are provided around the transparent silicone block (6), wherein: Also includes: Grooves (14) are provided at both ends of the key cover (1) and are used for quickly disassembling and assembling the key cover (1); The bottom end of the key cover (1) is movably connected to the inner groove (5) and is used to limit the key cover (1); A transparent sheet (2) is arranged in the center of the key cover (1) and is used to protect the text from wear and tear; A fixing column (3) arranged at the lower end of the key cover (1) corresponds to a latch pin inserted into the interior of the mounting groove (7) and is used for a stable snap-fitting effect.

2. The keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: The key cover (1) is gradually converged upwards on all sides, and the upper end of the key cover (1) is arranged in a downward arc shape, and the transparent sheet (2) passes through the center of the key cover (1), and four fixing columns (3) are arranged at the lower end of the key cover (1).

3. The keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (14) is provided in the center of each of the two ends of the key cover (1), and the bottom of the groove (14) is set at an inclined angle from top to bottom.

4. The keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: The key cap (4) is gradually gathered upwards on all sides and is arranged in the same shape as the key cover (1). A light-emitting board (8) is fixedly installed inside the key cap (4), and the upper end of the light-emitting board (8) is connected to the bottom end of the inner groove (5). The lower end of the light-emitting board (8) is connected to the inner wall of the key cap (4). A transparent silicone block (6) is fixedly installed at the center of the lower end of the inner groove (5), and the lower end of the transparent silicone block (6) passes through the bottom of the inner groove (5) and is connected to the light-emitting board (8). A mounting groove (7) is opened at four positions of the inner groove (5).

5. The keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transparent silicone block (6) can be arranged in different patterns, and is symmetrical with the transparent sheet (2) at the upper end of the transparent silicone block (6), and the transparent sheet (2) and the transparent silicone block (6) have the same pattern.

6. The keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing column (3) is a rectangular column, a cavity is provided in the center of the fixing column (3), grooves are provided at both ends of the fixing column (3), a tough plate (9) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the groove, and a limit block (10) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the tough plate (9).

7. The keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 4, characterized in that: The installation groove (7) is provided with a clamping groove (11) on both sides of the center, and the inside of the clamping groove (11) is larger than the limit block (10), and the clamping groove (11) and the limit block (10) are movably clamped.

8. The keycap for a split keyboard that is easy to assemble and disassemble according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove is formed at the bottom end of the key cap (4), and a connecting column (12) is fixedly installed at the center of the groove. A "cross" shaped protrusion (13) is provided inside the connecting column (12), and the "cross" shaped protrusion (13) is movably connected to the computer connection seat.