Keycap structure with light-transmitting front side

Abstract

The utility model discloses a keycap structure with a light-transmitting front side, which comprises an outer keycap and a light-transmitting keycap arranged in the outer keycap, the front side wall surface of the light-transmitting keycap is provided with a light-transmitting pattern, the front side wall surface of the outer keycap is a light-transmitting surface, the light-transmitting surface is provided with a light-transmitting display groove, and the light-transmitting display groove is provided with a light-transmitting display screen. The light-transmitting pattern is inserted into the light-transmitting display groove; the light-transmitting surface is an inclined surface and is gradually inclined to the rear side from bottom to top; the upper side wall surface of the outer key cap is a touch surface, and the touch surface is an inclined surface and is gradually inclined downwards from front to back. According to the utility model, the light-transmitting surface is arranged on the front side wall surface of the outer key cap, so that the light-emitting surface faces a user, the user can better observe the light-transmitting surface, the user can quickly identify the light-transmitting pattern, and the use experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of keyboards, and particularly relates to a keycap structure with front-side light transmission. Background Art

[0002] The prior art, such as the Chinese invention patent application document with the publication number of CN 109786158A, discloses a keycap applied to a backlit keyboard and a manufacturing method thereof, which includes a base and a cap made of a light-transmitting material. A first step is provided on the base, and the top surface of the first step of the base is light-transmitting. The cap is covered on the first step, and the cap is fixedly connected to the base. A light-shielding layer is provided on the cap, and a light-transmitting area is provided by laser engraving on the side of the light-shielding layer facing the first step.

[0003] Based on the above, in the prior art, the technical problem is that the identification component is arranged on the upper surface of the cap, and its light-emitting surface does not face the user, which affects the use experience and needs to be further improved. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a keycap structure with front-side light transmission.

[0005] A keycap structure with front-side light transmission designed according to this purpose includes an outer keycap and a light-transmitting keycap arranged inside the outer keycap. A light-transmitting pattern is arranged on the front side wall surface of the light-transmitting keycap. The front side wall surface of the outer keycap is a light-transmitting surface, and a light-transmitting display groove is arranged on the light-transmitting surface. The light-transmitting pattern is inserted into the light-transmitting display groove;

[0006] The light-transmitting surface is an inclined surface, which is gradually inclined backward from bottom to top;

[0007] The upper side wall surface of the outer keycap is a touch surface, and the touch surface is an inclined surface, which is gradually inclined downward from front to back;

[0008] Preferably, the touch surface is arranged in an arc shape with higher left and right sides and lower middle part.

[0009] Preferably, a keycap connection column extending downward is arranged on the light-transmitting keycap.

[0010] Preferably, the keycap connection column is connected with a first reinforcing rib extending backward.

[0011] Preferably, at least two keycap connection columns are arranged and spaced left and right. A second reinforcing rib is connected between two adjacent keycap connection columns.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the front side wall surface of the outer keycap is a light-transmitting surface, and a light-transmitting display groove is provided on the light-transmitting surface, and the light-transmitting pattern is inserted into the light-transmitting display groove; the light-transmitting surface is an inclined surface, which is inclined gradually backward from bottom to top; the upper side wall surface of the outer keycap is a touch surface, and the touch surface is an inclined surface, which is inclined gradually downward from front to back. In the present utility model, the light-transmitting surface is arranged on the front side wall surface of the outer keycap to make the light-emitting surface face the user, so that the user can better observe the light-transmitting surface, facilitating the user to quickly identify the light-transmitting pattern and improving the use experience.

[0013] At the same time, in the present utility model, the touch surface is an inclined surface, which is inclined gradually downward from front to back. This inclined setting is to ensure that the front keycap does not block the light-transmitting surface of the rear keycap, so that the user can look through the touch surface to see the light-transmitting pattern at the back. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 is a schematic cross-sectional structure view of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 is an exploded structure view of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 is a first schematic plan structure view of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 is a first schematic three-dimensional structure view of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 is a second schematic plan structure view of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 is a second schematic three-dimensional structure view of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 is a schematic view of the state where the keycaps are arranged front and back. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] The present utility model will be further described below with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Refer to Figures 1-7 , a keycap structure with front-side light transmission, including an outer keycap 10 and a light-transmitting keycap 20 arranged inside the outer keycap 10. A light-transmitting pattern 210 is provided on the front side wall surface of the light-transmitting keycap 20. The front side wall surface of the outer keycap 10 is a light-transmitting surface 101, and a light-transmitting display groove 110 is provided on the light-transmitting surface 101. The light-transmitting pattern 210 is inserted into the light-transmitting display groove 110;

[0023] The light-transmitting surface 101 is an inclined surface, which is inclined gradually backward from bottom to top;

[0024] The upper side wall surface of the outer keycap 10 is a touch surface 102, and the touch surface 102 is an inclined surface, which is inclined downward gradually from front to back.

[0025] In the present utility model, the light-transmitting surface is arranged on the front side wall surface of the outer keycap, so as to make the light-emitting surface face the user, enabling the user to better observe the light-transmitting surface, facilitating the user to quickly identify the light-transmitting pattern, and improving the use experience.

[0026] Meanwhile, in the present utility model, the touch surface is an inclined surface, which is inclined downward gradually from front to back. This inclined setting is to ensure that the front keycap does not block the light-transmitting surface of the rear keycap, facilitating the user to gaze at the rear light-transmitting pattern through the touch surface.

[0027] See Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the touch surface 102 is arranged in an arc shape with higher left and right sides and lower middle part. This design can make the touching finger stay in the middle part of the touch surface 102.

[0028] See Figure 6 , a keycap connecting column 30 extending downward is arranged on the light-transmitting keycap 20. The function of the keycap connecting column 30 is to mount the keycap on the keyboard.

[0029] See Figure 6 , the keycap connecting column 30 is connected with a first reinforcing rib 50 extending backward, which can strengthen the strength of the keycap connecting column 30 to reduce the situation that the keycap connecting column 30 breaks during the knocking process.

[0030] See Figure 6 , at least two keycap connecting columns 30 are arranged and spaced left and right. A second reinforcing rib 40 is connected between two adjacent keycap connecting columns 30, which can strengthen the strength of the keycap connecting column 30 to reduce the situation that the keycap connecting column 30 breaks during the knocking process.

[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features.

[0032] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principles of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A keycap structure with light transmission from the front side, comprising an outer keycap (10) and a light-transmitting keycap (20) arranged inside the outer keycap (10), characterized in that: The front side wall surface of the light-transmitting keycap (20) is provided with a light-transmitting pattern (210), the front side wall surface of the outer keycap (10) is a light-transmitting surface (101), a light-transmitting display groove (110) is provided on the light-transmitting surface (101), and the light-transmitting pattern (210) is inserted into the light-transmitting display groove (110); The light-transmitting surface (101) is an inclined surface, which is gradually inclined toward the rear side from bottom to top; The upper wall surface of the outer key cap (10) is a touch surface (102), and the touch surface (102) is an inclined surface that is gradually inclined downward from the front to the back.

2. The front-side light-transmissive keycap structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The touch surface (102) is arranged in an arc shape with higher left and right sides and a lower middle.

3. The front-side light-transmitting keycap structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-transmitting keycap (20) is provided with a keycap connecting column (30) extending downward.

4. The front-side light-transmissive keycap structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The key cap connecting column (30) is connected to a first reinforcing rib (50) extending rearward.

5. The front-side light-transmissive keycap structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least two keycap connecting columns (30) are provided and are arranged in a spaced relationship from left to right, and a second reinforcing rib (40) is connected between two adjacent keycap connecting columns (30).

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