Keyboard

Abstract

The utility model provides a keyboard. The keyboard comprises a bottom shell assembly, keys and a filling block, the bottom shell assembly comprises a bottom shell and a triggering mechanism contained in the bottom shell, and a groove with an upward opening is formed in the bottom shell. A plurality of fixing holes for mounting keys and a plurality of clamping holes for fixing the filling blocks are formed in the bottom of the groove; the trigger mechanism is located below the fixing hole and used for being triggered when the key is pressed down. And the filling block is used for filling between the keys. Therefore, the manufacturing process of the keyboard is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of keyboards, in particular to a keyboard. Background Art

[0002] The keyboard is an essential peripheral device for computers. Keyboards on the market usually include a bottom shell and a top shell. The top shell has holes, and the keycaps are installed in the holes. During the manufacturing process, the holes in the top shell lead to poor panel uniformity, which makes injection molding difficult. Moreover, injection molding the entire panel surface and then making holes will waste a lot of materials and increase working hours. Therefore, in the prior art, the molding process of the top shell is a time-consuming process with a low yield rate in the manufacturing process of the entire shell.

[0003] Therefore, there are still problems to be solved in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a keyboard, aiming to improve the manufacturing process of the keyboard.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the keyboard proposed in the utility model includes a bottom shell assembly, a key and a filling block; the bottom shell assembly includes a bottom shell and a trigger mechanism accommodated in the bottom shell, and the bottom shell is formed with a groove with an opening facing upward; the bottom of the groove is provided with a plurality of fixing holes for installing the keys, and a plurality of card holes for fixing the filling block; the trigger mechanism is located below the fixing hole, and is used to be triggered when the key is pressed down; the filling block is used to fill between the keys.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom shell includes a bottom plate and a bushing, and the bushing is fixed above the bottom plate and forms a groove.

[0007] Preferably, the bushing is provided with a screw hole, and the base plate is provided with a through hole corresponding to the position of the screw hole; the bushing and the base plate are locked by screws.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom plate is formed with flanges on all sides, and the outer side of the flanges forms the side of the keyboard; the bottom plate forms a receiving groove, and the bushing is fixed in the receiving groove.

[0009] Preferably, the bushing is formed with flanges downwardly all around, and the outer side of the flange forms the side of the keyboard; the lower edge of the flange forms an opening, and the bottom plate closes the opening.

[0010] Preferably, the bushing is configured to be translucent, and a light-emitting component is disposed below the bushing, and light emitted by the light-emitting component is emitted upward through the bushing.

[0011] Preferably, the light-emitting assembly includes LED lamp beads and a transparent plate, the transparent plate is laid under the bushing, the LED lamp beads are arranged on the side of the transparent plate, and a reflective member is provided on the outer side of the LED lamp beads.

[0012] Preferably, a lamp groove is opened on the side of the transparent plate, and the LED lamp beads are arranged in the lamp groove; the reflective member wraps the side of the transparent plate where the LED lamp beads are arranged.

[0013] Preferably, the keys are arranged in six rows, and the spacing between the keys in each adjacent row is the same; the spacing between adjacent keys in the same row of keys or between a key and a filling block is the same.

[0014] Preferably, a filling block is provided at the upper right corner of the keyboard, a light guide is provided below the filling block, the light guide comprises a plurality of light guide columns, and an LED lamp bead is provided below each light guide column.

[0015] The keyboard provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a bottom shell assembly, a key and a filling block; the bottom shell assembly includes a bottom shell and a trigger mechanism contained in the bottom shell, the bottom shell is formed with a groove with an opening facing upward; the bottom of the groove is provided with a plurality of fixing holes for installing the key and a plurality of clamping holes for fixing the filling block; the trigger mechanism is located below the fixing hole and is used to be triggered when the key is pressed; the filling block is used to fill between the keys. In this way, the manufacturing process of the keyboard is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model 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 utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of a keyboard of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a bushing of an embodiment of a keyboard of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a light guide member of an embodiment of a keyboard of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 The figure is a schematic diagram of a bottom plate of an embodiment of a keyboard of the present invention.

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[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] 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 of 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.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0028] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.

[0029] The keyboard is an essential peripheral device for computers. Keyboards on the market usually include a bottom shell and a top shell. The top shell has holes, and the keycaps are installed in the holes. During the manufacturing process, the holes in the top shell lead to poor panel uniformity, which makes injection molding difficult. Moreover, injection molding the entire panel surface and then making holes will waste a lot of materials and increase working hours. Therefore, in the prior art, the molding process of the top shell is a time-consuming process with a low yield rate in the manufacturing process of the entire shell.

[0030] In order to solve the above problems, this patent provides a keyboard, aiming to improve the manufacturing process of the keyboard.

[0031] For ease of understanding, the specific implementation of the embodiments of the present application is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] See also Figure 1A keyboard includes a bottom shell assembly 100, a key 200 and a filling block 300; the bottom shell assembly 100 includes a bottom shell 110 and a trigger mechanism accommodated in the bottom shell 110, and the bottom shell 110 is formed with a groove 111 with an opening facing upward; the bottom of the groove 111 is provided with a plurality of fixing holes 111a for installing the key 200, and a plurality of clamping holes 111b for fixing the filling block 300; the trigger mechanism is located below the fixing hole 111a, and is used to be triggered when the key 200 is pressed down; the filling block 300 is used to fill between the keys 200.

[0033] In this embodiment, a groove 111 is formed on the bottom shell 110, and a plurality of fixing holes 111a for installing the keys 200 and a plurality of clamping holes 111b for fixing the filling blocks 300 are arranged at the bottom of the groove 111, so that the keyboard does not need to open holes on the surface shell, or does not need to set up an additional surface shell, which solves the problem of poor uniformity of the panel and waste of a large amount of materials after the surface shell is opened, and improves the manufacturing process of the keyboard. In addition, the filling blocks 300 are filled between the keys 200, so that in the case of no surface shell, the overall visual appearance of the upper surface of the keyboard is more regular and beautiful. In this embodiment, the trigger mechanism is triggered when the key 200 is pressed down, which means that when the key 200 is pressed by the user, a corresponding input is performed, for example, when the key 200 of "A" is pressed, the character "A" is input.

[0034] It should be noted that there are many implementations for forming the groove 111 on the bottom shell 110. The specific implementation that meets the above requirements is not limited in this embodiment, and for ease of understanding, this application provides a preferred implementation.

[0035] See also Figure 1 The bottom shell 110 includes a bottom plate 112 and a bushing 113 , and the bushing 113 is fixed above the bottom plate 112 and forms a groove 111 .

[0036] In this embodiment, the bottom shell 110 includes a bushing 113, which is fixed above the bottom plate 112 and forms a groove 111. It is only necessary to open a fixing hole 111a and a clamping hole 111b on the bushing 113, and then fix the keys and filling blocks thereon, thereby saving the entire upper panel that is essential for a traditional keyboard and simplifying the assembly process.

[0037] It should be noted that, based on the technical solution of fixing the bushing 113 above the bottom plate 112, there is a further technical problem of how to fix the bushing 113 above the bottom plate 112. In order to solve the above problem, the present application provides a preferred implementation.

[0038] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5The bushing 113 is provided with a screw hole 113a, and the bottom plate 112 is provided with a through hole 112a corresponding to the position of the screw hole 113a; the bushing 113 and the bottom plate 112 are locked by screws.

[0039] In this embodiment, by providing a screw hole 113 a on the bushing 113 and providing a through hole 112 a at a position corresponding to the screw hole 113 a on the bottom plate 112 , the bushing 113 is locked and fixed on the bottom plate 112 by screws.

[0040] It should be noted that, based on the technical solution that the bottom shell 110 is composed of the bottom plate 112 and the bushing 113, and the bushing 113 forms the groove 111, further, since the bottom shell 110 needs to form a relatively closed space, so that components such as circuit boards are arranged in the closed space, there is a technical problem of how the bottom shell 110 forms a closed space. In order to solve the above problem, the present application provides two preferred implementations.

[0041] Method 1.

[0042] See also Figure 5 The bottom plate 112 is formed with flanges 112b on all sides, and the outer side of the flanges 112b forms the side of the keyboard; the bottom plate 112 forms a receiving groove 112c, and the bushing 113 is fixed in the receiving groove 112c.

[0043] In this embodiment, the bottom plate 112 is formed with flanges 112b on all sides, and the bottom plate 112 is formed with a receiving groove 112c for fixing the bushing 113, so that when the bushing 113 is fixed to the receiving groove 112c of the bottom plate 112 from top to bottom, a closed space can be formed between the two, and no large gap will be left on the side of the keyboard. In addition, the bushing 113 is fixed in the receiving groove 112c, so that the height of the bottom of the groove 111 formed by the bushing 113 is moderate, and accordingly, the height of the key 200 and the filling block 300 arranged in the groove 111 is also moderate, and will not be located at a high position, which is convenient for users to use.

[0044] Method 2.

[0045] Optionally, a flange 112 b is formed downwardly around the bushing 113 , and the outer side of the flange 112 b forms the side of the keyboard; the lower edge of the flange 112 b forms an opening, and the bottom plate 112 closes the opening.

[0046] In this embodiment, the bushing 113 is formed with a flange 112b downwardly on all sides, and an opening is formed at the lower edge of the flange 112b. The bottom plate 112 closes the opening so that a closed space can be formed between the two, and no large gap will be left on the side of the keyboard.

[0047] It should be noted that since keyboards on the market are often provided with luminous components to increase the fun, there is a technical problem of how to achieve luminescence and light transmission in the technical solution that the bottom shell 110 of the keyboard is composed of the bottom plate 112 and the bushing 113. In order to solve the above problem, the present application provides a preferred implementation method.

[0048] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The bushing 113 is set to be translucent, and a light-emitting component 400 is arranged below the bushing 113. The light emitted by the light-emitting component 400 is emitted upward through the bushing 113.

[0049] In this embodiment, a light emitting assembly 400 is arranged below the bushing 113 so that the keyboard can emit light. The bushing 113 is arranged to be translucent so that the emitted light can be emitted upward through the bushing 113, thereby obtaining a beautiful light effect. In addition, the bushing 113 is arranged to be translucent so that the emitted light can also be emitted along the edge of the bushing 113, obtaining the effect of light diffusion to the edges around the keyboard, and accordingly, the indicator light area will also obtain the effect of light diffusion to the edge. This light effect is one of the more light effects that this keyboard has compared to the keyboards in the prior art.

[0050] It should be noted that there are multiple implementations of the light emitting assembly 400. The specific implementation that meets the above requirements is not limited in this embodiment, and for ease of understanding, this application provides a preferred implementation.

[0051] See also Figure 2 The light emitting assembly 400 includes an LED lamp bead 410 and a transparent plate 420 . The transparent plate 420 is laid under the bushing 113 . The LED lamp bead 410 is arranged on the side of the transparent plate 420 . A reflector is arranged on the outer side of the LED lamp bead 410 .

[0052] In this embodiment, the light-emitting component 400 includes an LED lamp bead 410 and a transparent plate 420. The transparent plate 420 is laid under the bushing 113, and the LED lamp bead 410 is arranged on the side of the transparent plate 420. A reflective member is arranged on the outside of the LED lamp bead 410, so that the light emitted by the LED lamp bead 410 arranged only on the side can also be dispersed in the entire bushing 113. There is no need to lay a large number of LED lamp beads 410 on the transparent plate 420, thereby saving production costs.

[0053] It should be noted that, based on the technical solution of arranging the LED lamp beads 410 on the side of the transparent plate 420, there is a further technical problem of how to arrange the LED lamp beads 410 on the side of the transparent plate 420. In order to solve the above problem, the present application provides a preferred implementation.

[0054] See also Figure 2A lamp groove 421 is opened on the side of the transparent plate 420, and the LED lamp beads 410 are arranged in the lamp groove 421; the reflective member wraps the side of the transparent plate 420 where the LED lamp beads 410 are arranged.

[0055] In this embodiment, the LED lamp beads 410 are arranged on the side of the transparent plate 420 by providing a lamp groove 421 for arranging the LED lamp beads 410. The reflective member wraps the side of the transparent plate 420 where the LED lamp beads 410 are arranged so that the emitted light is dispersed toward the side of the transparent plate 420 that is not wrapped with the reflective member, so that the emitted light can be dispersed in the entire bushing 113.

[0056] It should be noted that, based on the technical solution that the keyboard is provided with a light-emitting component 400, the key 200 and the filling block 300 are arranged in the groove 111, there is a further technical problem of how to make the emitted light form a uniform and more beautiful lighting effect on the keyboard surface. In order to solve the above problem, the present application provides a preferred implementation method.

[0057] See also Figure 1 The keys 200 are arranged in six rows, and the spacing between the keys 200 in each adjacent row is the same; the spacing between adjacent keys 200 in the same row of keys 200 or between the keys 200 and the filling blocks 300 is the same.

[0058] In this embodiment, when light passes through the bushing 113, the light passes through the gaps between the keys 200 and between the keys 200 and the filling block 300, and the gaps are the same size, so that a uniform and more beautiful lighting effect can be formed on the keyboard surface.

[0059] It should be noted that since there is an indicator light effect in the upper right corner of the keyboard to prompt the current input mode of the keyboard (such as uppercase and lowercase input mode), based on the technical solution that the bottom shell 110 is composed of the bushing 113 and the bottom plate 112, there is a further technical problem of how to achieve the indicator light effect. In order to solve the above problem, the present application provides a preferred implementation method.

[0060] See also Figure 4 A filling block 300 is provided at the upper right corner of the keyboard, and a light guide 500 is provided below the filling block 300. The light guide 500 includes a plurality of light guide columns 510, and an LED lamp bead 410 is provided below each light guide column 510.

[0061] In this embodiment, the LED lamp bead 410 below the light guide column 510 acts as an indicator light. A light guide 500 is arranged below the filling block 300, and the light guide 500 includes a plurality of light guide columns 510. An LED lamp bead 410 is arranged below each light guide column 510, so that the light emitted by the LED lamp bead 410 can be diverged along the light guide column 510. In this embodiment, how the filling block 300 arranged at the upper right corner of the keyboard can achieve the indicator light effect is not limited. Preferably, the filling block 300 can be provided with a plurality of indicator light holes, and the plurality of indicator light holes are respectively arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of light guide columns 510, so that the light emitted by each LED lamp bead 410 can be emitted from the corresponding indicator light hole after being guided by each light guide column 510, thereby achieving the indicator light effect.

[0062] In summary, the keyboard provided by the embodiment of the present application includes a bottom shell assembly 100, a key 200 and a filling block 300; the bottom shell assembly 100 includes a bottom shell 110 and a trigger mechanism accommodated in the bottom shell 110, and the bottom shell 110 is formed with a groove 111 with an opening facing upward; the bottom of the groove 111 is provided with a plurality of fixing holes 111a for installing the key 200, and a plurality of clamping holes 111b for fixing the filling block 300; the trigger mechanism is located below the fixing hole 111a, and is used to be triggered when the key 200 is pressed down; the filling block 300 is used to fill between the keys 200. In this way, the manufacturing process of the keyboard is improved.

[0063] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A keyboard, characterized in that: Including bottom shell assembly, buttons and filling blocks; The bottom shell assembly includes a bottom shell and a trigger mechanism accommodated in the bottom shell, wherein the bottom shell is formed with a groove with an opening facing upward; the bottom of the groove is provided with a plurality of fixing holes for installing the button and a plurality of clamping holes for fixing the filling block; the trigger mechanism is located below the fixing hole and is used to be triggered when the button is pressed down; The filling blocks are used to fill between the keys.

2. The keyboard according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom shell includes a bottom plate and a bushing, wherein the bushing is fixed above the bottom plate and forms the groove.

3. The keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that The bushing is provided with a screw hole, and the base plate is provided with a through hole corresponding to the position of the screw hole; the bushing and the base plate are locked by screws.

4. The keyboard according to claim 2, wherein: The bottom plate is formed with flanges on all sides, and the outer side of the flanges forms the side of the keyboard; the bottom plate forms a receiving groove, and the bushing is fixed in the receiving groove.

5. The keyboard according to claim 2, wherein: The bushing is formed with flanges on all sides downwards, and the outer side of the flange forms the side of the keyboard; the lower edge of the flange forms an opening, and the bottom plate closes the opening.

6. The keyboard according to claim 2, wherein: The bushing is configured to be translucent, a light-emitting component is disposed below the bushing, and light emitted by the light-emitting component is emitted upward through the bushing.

7. The keyboard according to claim 6, wherein: The light emitting assembly comprises LED lamp beads and a transparent plate, wherein the transparent plate is laid under the bushing, the LED lamp beads are arranged on the side of the transparent plate, and a reflective member is arranged on the outer side of the LED lamp beads.

8. The keyboard according to claim 7, wherein: A lamp groove is provided on the side of the transparent plate, and the LED lamp beads are arranged in the lamp groove; the reflective member wraps the side of the transparent plate where the LED lamp beads are arranged.

9. The keyboard according to claim 1, wherein: The keys are arranged in six rows, and the spacing between the keys in each adjacent row is the same; the spacing between adjacent keys in the same row of keys or between the keys and the filling blocks is the same.

10. The keyboard according to claim 1, wherein: A filling block is arranged at the upper right corner of the keyboard, a light guide is arranged below the filling block, the light guide comprises a plurality of light guide columns, and an LED lamp bead is arranged below each of the light guide columns.

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