Light-guiding and light-emitting keyboard

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of luminous keyboards, in particular to a light-guiding luminous keyboard, which comprises a bottom shell, an upper cover, a first PCB (printed circuit board), a light-transmitting part, a first luminous unit, a base, a light-guiding plate, a second PCB and a second luminous unit, an accommodating through groove is arranged at an end corner of the upper cover, and the light-transmitting part is fixedly accommodated in the accommodating through groove. The first light-emitting unit emits light to irradiate the light-transmitting part, a user can obviously observe the light-emitting effect of the light-transmitting part, and the light-transmitting part is located at the end corner of the upper cover, so that the visual attraction is increased, and the light-transmitting part is more personalized; in addition, the second light-emitting unit emits light to irradiate the light guide plate, and the light guide plate is clamped between the bottom shell and the base, so that the light-guiding and light-emitting keyboard can obviously observe edge light of the light guide plate from the bottom, presents an aperture effect, is more novel and unique, increases visual attraction, is more personalized, and is more beneficial to meeting higher requirements of users.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The keyboard mainly consists of the following parts:

[0003] Keycap: The part that the user directly taps, with characters, numbers, symbols or function logos printed on it;

[0004] Key switch: The mechanical part that connects the keycap to the internal circuit of the keyboard, responsible for converting the user's typing action into electrical signals;

[0005] Circuit board: Contains the microprocessor and circuits that recognize the keystrokes and convert them into instructions or data that the computer can understand;

[0006] Cable (for wired keyboards): The cable that connects the keyboard to a computer or other device, usually including interfaces such as USB, PS / 2, etc.

[0007] Batteries or power supply (for wireless keyboards): Provides power to the wireless keyboard, allowing it to communicate with the computer without a physical connection.

[0008] Conventional illuminated keyboards usually have a backlight function, which provides a luminous effect on the keys or around the keycaps, so that the keyboard layout and keys can be clearly seen even in low light or at night. In gaming scenarios, illuminated keyboards can increase the atmosphere and fun of the game; in multimedia entertainment scenarios, illuminated keyboards can bring users a more immersive experience. However, existing keyboards can only provide luminous effects on the keys or around the keycaps, and there is no innovation in the luminous structure in other parts of the keyboard, and the light effect is insufficient to meet the higher needs of users. Summary of the invention

[0009] In order to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a light-guiding and luminous keyboard.

[0010] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical scheme: a light-guiding and luminous keyboard, comprising a bottom shell, an upper cover arranged on the bottom shell, and a first PCB board accommodated between the bottom shell and the upper cover, the light-guiding and luminous keyboard also comprising a light-transmitting member connected to the end corner of the upper cover, a first light-emitting unit electrically connected to the end corner of the first PCB board and used to emit light for the light-transmitting member, a base connected to the bottom of the bottom shell, a light guide plate clamped between the bottom shell and the base, a second PCB board accommodated in the light guide plate, and a second light-emitting unit electrically connected to the periphery of the second PCB board and used to emit light for the light guide plate, an accommodating through groove is opened at the end corner of the upper cover, and the light-transmitting member is fixedly accommodated in the accommodating through groove.

[0011] Preferably, a limiting groove is formed at the bottom of the bottom case, and the light guide plate is received in the limiting groove.

[0012] Preferably, a relief hole is formed in the middle of the light guide plate, and the second PCB board is received in the relief hole.

[0013] Preferably, screw holes are formed in the inner wall of the upper cover near the end of the accommodation through groove, an installation portion extends from the end of the light-transmitting member, an installation through hole communicating with the screw holes is formed in the installation portion, and the light-transmitting member is fixedly connected to the upper cover by screw assembly.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of convex ribs are protruded from the bottom surface of the light-transmitting member.

[0015] Preferably, a convex polyhedron penetrating the accommodation through groove protrudes from the light-transmitting member.

[0016] Preferably, the first light-emitting unit includes a plurality of first LED lamp beads electrically connected to the bottom end corners of the first PCB board; the second light-emitting unit includes a plurality of second LED lamp beads electrically connected to the periphery of the second PCB board.

[0017] Preferably, the light guide and light-emitting keyboard further includes a plurality of catch latches, the catch seats of the plurality of catch latches are fixedly connected to both ends of the bottom case, and the fasteners of the plurality of catch latches are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper cover.

[0018] Preferably, the number of end corners of the upper cover is at least one, the number of the light-transmitting members is at least one, the number of the accommodation through grooves is at least one, the number of the first light-emitting units is at least one group, and the end corners, accommodation through grooves, light-transmitting members and first light-emitting units of the upper cover are arranged in one-to-one correspondence.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: The light guide and light-emitting keyboard of the present utility model adopts a bottom case, an upper cover covering the bottom case, a first PCB board accommodated between the bottom case and the upper cover, a light-transmitting member connected to the end corner of the upper cover, a first light-emitting unit electrically connected to the end corner of the first PCB board and used for illuminating the light-transmitting member, a base connected to the bottom of the bottom case, a light guide plate clamped between the bottom case and the base, a second PCB board accommodated in the light guide plate, and a second light-emitting unit electrically connected to the periphery of the second PCB board and used for illuminating the light guide plate. An accommodation through groove is opened at the end corner of the upper cover, and the light-transmitting member is fixedly accommodated in the accommodation through groove. When in use, the first light-emitting unit emits light to irradiate the light-transmitting member, and the user can clearly observe the light-emitting effect of the light-transmitting member. Moreover, the light-transmitting member is located at the end corner of the upper cover, adding visual attraction and making it more personalized. In addition, the second light-emitting unit emits light to irradiate the light guide plate, and the light guide plate is clamped between the bottom case and the base, so that the edge of the light guide plate can be clearly observed to emit light when looking at the light guide and light-emitting keyboard from the bottom, presenting an aperture effect, which is more novel and unique, adding visual attraction and making it more personalized, and is more conducive to meeting the higher needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another perspective of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is an exploded schematic diagram of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is an exploded schematic diagram of another perspective of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 is Figure 4 an enlarged schematic diagram of A in

[0025] The reference numerals are: 1, bottom case; 2, upper cover; 3, first PCB board; 4, light-transmitting member; 5, first light-emitting unit; 6, base; 7, light guide plate; 8, second PCB board; 9, second light-emitting unit; 10, accommodation through groove; 11, limiting groove; 12, snap lock; 13, screw hole; 14, mounting portion; 15, mounting through hole; 16, convex rib; 17, convex polyhedron. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] For the convenience of those skilled in the art to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the embodiments and the drawings. The content mentioned in the embodiments does not limit the present utility model.

[0027] Such as Figures 1-5As shown in the figure, a light guide and light-emitting keyboard includes a bottom case 1, an upper cover 2 covering the bottom case 1, and a first PCB board 3 accommodated between the bottom case 1 and the upper cover 2. The light guide and light-emitting keyboard further includes a light-transmitting member 4 connected to the end corner of the upper cover 2, a first light-emitting unit 5 electrically connected to the end corner of the first PCB board 3 and used for emitting light to the light-transmitting member 4, a base 6 connected to the bottom of the bottom case 1, a light guide plate 7 sandwiched between the bottom case 1 and the base 6, a second PCB board 8 accommodated in the light guide plate 7, and a second light-emitting unit 9 electrically connected to the periphery of the second PCB board 8 and used for emitting light to the light guide plate 7. An accommodation through groove 10 is provided at the end corner of the upper cover 2, and the light-transmitting member 4 is fixedly accommodated in the accommodation through groove 10.

[0028] For this light guide and light-emitting keyboard, it adopts a bottom case 1, an upper cover 2 covering the bottom case 1, a first PCB board 3 accommodated between the bottom case 1 and the upper cover 2, a light-transmitting member 4 connected to the end corner of the upper cover 2, a first light-emitting unit 5 electrically connected to the end corner of the first PCB board 3 and used for emitting light to the light-transmitting member 4, a base 6 connected to the bottom of the bottom case 1, a light guide plate 7 sandwiched between the bottom case 1 and the base 6, a second PCB board 8 accommodated in the light guide plate 7, and a second light-emitting unit 9 electrically connected to the periphery of the second PCB board 8 and used for emitting light to the light guide plate 7. An accommodation through groove 10 is provided at the end corner of the upper cover 2, and the light-transmitting member 4 is fixedly accommodated in the accommodation through groove 10. When in use, the first light-emitting unit 5 emits light to irradiate the light-transmitting member 4, and the user can clearly observe the light-emitting effect of the light-transmitting member 4. Moreover, since the light-transmitting member 4 is located at the end corner of the upper cover 2, it adds visual attraction and makes it more personalized. In addition, the second light-emitting unit 9 emits light to irradiate the light guide plate 7, and the light guide plate 7 is sandwiched between the bottom case 1 and the base 6, so that the edge of the light guide plate 7 can be clearly observed to emit light from the bottom of this light guide and light-emitting keyboard, presenting an aperture effect, which is more novel and unique, adding visual attraction and making it more personalized, and is more conducive to meeting the higher needs of users. In other embodiments, the first light-emitting unit 5 can be used to replace the position of the traditional function indicator according to actual needs, such as the CapsLock indicator, NumLock indicator, windows key lock indicator, low battery indicator, or wireless pairing indicator, etc.

[0029] Further, a limiting groove 11 is provided at the bottom of the bottom case 1, and the light guide plate 7 is accommodated in the limiting groove 11. On the one hand, it is beneficial to make full use of the space of the bottom case 1, and the overall thickness is thinner. On the other hand, it is beneficial to improve the bottom light effect of this light guide and light-emitting keyboard, making the aperture effect more concentrated on the edge of the light guide plate 7.

[0030] Further, a relief hole (not shown in the figure) is provided in the middle of the light guide plate 7, and the second PCB board 8 is accommodated in the relief hole, which is beneficial to make full use of the space of the light guide plate 7 and the overall thickness is thinner.

[0031] Further, a screw hole 13 is formed in the inner wall of the upper cover 2 near the end of the accommodating through groove 10. An installation portion 14 extends from the end of the light-transmitting member 4, and an installation through hole 15 communicating with the screw hole 13 is formed in the installation portion 14. The light-transmitting member 4 is fixedly connected to the upper cover 2 by screws (not shown in the figure). During the assembly process, the screws pass through the installation through hole 15 and are threadedly connected to the screw hole 13, so that the light-transmitting member 4 is fixedly connected to the upper cover 2, which is beneficial to improving the connection stability between the light-transmitting member 4 and the upper cover 2.

[0032] Further, a plurality of convex ribs 16 protrude from the bottom surface of the light-transmitting member 4. When the first light-emitting unit 5 emits light to irradiate the light-transmitting member 4, the user can observe through the accommodating through groove 10 a unique light-emitting effect formed by the combination of the light-transmitting member 4 and the plurality of convex ribs 16, which is more novel and unique, further adding visual attraction and making it more personalized to meet the higher needs of users.

[0033] Further, a convex polyhedron 17 protruding through the accommodating through groove 10 protrudes from the light-transmitting member 4. When the first light-emitting unit 5 emits light to irradiate the light-transmitting member 4, a more unique light-emitting effect is formed by the combination of the light-transmitting member 4 and the convex polyhedron 17, further adding visual attraction and making it more personalized to meet the higher needs of users.

[0034] Further, the first light-emitting unit 5 includes a plurality of first LED lamp beads electrically connected to the bottom end corners of the first PCB board 3; the second light-emitting unit 9 includes a plurality of second LED lamp beads electrically connected to the periphery of the second PCB board 8.

[0035] Further, the light guide and light-emitting keyboard further includes a plurality of snap locks 12. The buckle seats of the plurality of snap locks 12 are fixedly connected to both ends of the bottom case 1, and the fasteners of the plurality of snap locks 12 are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper cover 2. The snap locks 12 adopted in this embodiment are commercially available snap locks 12. In this embodiment, the number of the snap locks 12 is 4. The buckle seats of 2 snap locks 12 are fixedly connected to one end of the bottom case 1, and the fasteners of 2 snap locks 12 are fixedly connected to one end of the upper cover 2 and are in one-to-one correspondence and cooperation with the buckle seats at one end of the bottom case 1. The buckle seats of the other 2 snap locks 12 are fixedly connected to the other end of the bottom case 1, and the fasteners of the other 2 snap locks 12 are fixedly connected to the other end of the upper cover 2 and are in one-to-one correspondence and cooperation with the buckle seats at the other end of the bottom case 1.

[0036] Further, the number of end corners of the upper cover 2 is at least one, the number of light-transmitting members 4 is at least one, the number of accommodating through grooves 10 is at least one, the number of first light-emitting units 5 is at least one group, and the end corners of the upper cover 2, the accommodating through grooves 10, the light-transmitting members 4 and the first light-emitting units 5 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence. According to actual requirements, an accommodating through groove 10 can be opened at any end corner of the upper cover 2, a light-transmitting member 4 can be installed, and a first light-emitting unit 5 can be arranged and electrically connected at the end corner of the first PCB board 3 corresponding to the light-transmitting member 4, so as to realize light emission at any end corner of the upper cover 2. In this embodiment, the number of light-transmitting members 4 is two, the number of accommodating through grooves 10 is two, and the number of first light-emitting units 5 is two groups. The two accommodating through grooves 10 are correspondingly opened at the diagonal corners of the upper cover 2, the two light-transmitting members 4 are correspondingly connected to the diagonal corners of the upper cover 2 and are in one-to-one correspondence with the accommodating through grooves 10, and the two groups of light-emitting units are correspondingly electrically connected to the diagonal corners of the first PCB board 3 and are in one-to-one correspondence with the light-transmitting members 4; that is, the unique light-transmitting member 4 of this solution is arranged at one diagonal corner of the upper cover 2, and the traditional structural design is maintained at the other diagonal corner of the upper cover 2, forming a significant difference between the two diagonal corners of the upper cover 2. In another embodiment, accommodating through grooves 10 can also be correspondingly opened at the four end corners of the upper cover 2, the number of light-transmitting members 4 is four, the number of first light-emitting units 5 is four groups, the four light-transmitting members 4 are correspondingly connected to the four end corners of the upper cover 2 and are in one-to-one correspondence with the accommodating through grooves 10, and the four groups of light-emitting units are correspondingly electrically connected to the four end corners of the first PCB board 3 and are in one-to-one correspondence with the light-transmitting members 4.

[0037] The above embodiments are the preferred implementation solutions of the present invention. In addition, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious replacement without departing from the concept of the present invention is within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A light-guiding luminous keyboard, comprising a bottom shell, an upper cover arranged on the bottom shell, and a first PCB board accommodated between the bottom shell and the upper cover, characterized in that: The light-guiding luminous keyboard also includes a light-transmitting member connected to the end corner of the upper cover, a first light-emitting unit electrically connected to the end corner of the first PCB board and used to emit light for the light-transmitting member, a base connected to the bottom of the bottom shell, a light guide plate clamped between the bottom shell and the base, a second PCB board accommodated in the light guide plate, and a second light-emitting unit electrically connected to the periphery of the second PCB board and used to emit light for the light guide plate. An accommodating through groove is opened at the end corner of the upper cover, and the light-transmitting member is fixedly accommodated in the accommodating through groove.

2. The light-guiding luminous keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the bottom shell is provided with a limiting groove, and the light guide plate is accommodated in the limiting groove.

3. The light-guiding luminous keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: A clearance hole is provided in the middle of the light guide plate, and the second PCB board is accommodated in the clearance hole.

4. The light-guiding luminous keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: A screw hole is provided on the inner wall of the upper cover near the end of the accommodating through groove, a mounting portion is extended from the end of the light-transmitting member, the mounting portion is provided with a mounting through hole connected to the screw hole, and the light-transmitting member is fixedly connected to the upper cover by screw assembly.

5. The light-guiding luminous keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the light-transmitting member is convexly provided with a plurality of convex ridges.

6. The light-guiding luminous keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-transmitting member protrudes with a convex polyhedron that passes through the accommodating through groove.

7. The light-guiding luminous keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first light-emitting unit includes a plurality of first LED lamp beads electrically connected to the bottom corners of the first PCB board; the second light-emitting unit includes a plurality of second LED lamp beads electrically connected to the periphery of the second PCB board.

8. The light-guiding luminous keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-guiding luminous keyboard also includes a plurality of ball lock buckles, the buckle seats of the plurality of ball lock buckles are fixedly connected to the two ends of the bottom shell, and the fasteners of the plurality of ball lock buckles are fixedly connected to the two ends of the upper cover.

9. The light-guiding luminous keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of end corners of the upper cover is at least 1, the number of the light-transmitting members is at least 1, the number of the accommodating through grooves is at least 1, the number of the first light-emitting units is at least 1 group, and the end corners of the upper cover, the accommodating through grooves, the light-transmitting members and the first light-emitting units are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

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