Mechanical keyboard convenient to assemble

Abstract

The mechanical keyboard convenient to assemble comprises a bottom cover, a back plate, a key assembly and a combined type upper cover, the combined type upper cover is of an integrally-formed structure and comprises an outer frame of a frame type structure and an inner frame arranged on the inner side of the outer frame, and the outer frame is provided with a plurality of buckling positioning pieces; the inner frame is provided with a plurality of hole grooves and a plurality of key positioning pieces, the hole grooves are matched with keys on the keyboard one by one, each key positioning piece is arranged beside more than one hole groove or among the plurality of hole grooves, and the bottom cover and the back plate are respectively provided with a plurality of first positioning pieces matched with the buckling positioning pieces. And the key assembly is provided with a plurality of second positioning pieces which are matched with the key positioning pieces one by one. According to the keyboard, the upper cover and the middle plate are arranged to be of the integrally-formed structure, normal use of the plug-in type keys on the keyboard can be met, the assembling procedure can be simplified, the number of components of the keyboard can be reduced, a pair of molds can be reduced or the mold structure can be simplified, and the production cost and the assembling cost of the keyboard can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The mechanical keyboard of the present utility model relates to the technical field, and particularly relates to a mechanical keyboard that is convenient for assembly. Background Art

[0002] A mechanical keyboard is generally formed by snap-fitting a bottom cover, a middle plate equipped with a number of mechanical shafts, a back plate, and an upper cover. Therefore, when the mechanical shafts are pluggable shafts, at least four sets of plastic films need to be opened for the production of the mechanical keyboard, which are respectively used for producing the bottom cover, the middle plate, the back plate, and the upper cover. Or a 1+1 cavity structure is adopted to simultaneously produce an upper cover and a middle plate in a set of plastic molds. The mold structure is complex, which is likely to affect the production efficiency and the yield rate, and the production cost of plastic parts is relatively high. On the other hand, in the assembly process, it is necessary to arrange personnel to manually snap the upper cover onto the middle plate, or install an independent feeding mechanism + assembly mechanism on the assembly equipment to snap the upper cover and the middle plate, which increases the labor cost or the assembly process on the assembly equipment, and increases the failure shutdown rate of the assembly equipment, directly affecting the production efficiency. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] Aiming at the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the present utility model provides a mechanical keyboard that is convenient for assembly, which can not only meet the normal use of the pluggable keys on the keyboard, but also simplify the assembly process, reduce the number of components of the keyboard, and can reduce the opening of a set of plastic molds or simplify the mold structure, reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the keyboard.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted by the present utility model is as follows:

[0005] A mechanical keyboard that is convenient for assembly, comprising a bottom cover, a back plate, a key assembly, and a composite upper cover,

[0006] The composite upper cover is an integrally formed structure, including an outer frame with a frame structure and an inner frame provided inside it. A number of snap-fitting positioning parts are provided on the outer wall of the rear wall of the outer frame and the inner wall of the front wall of the outer frame. A number of hole grooves that are respectively adapted to the keys on the keyboard are provided on the inner frame. The bottom end of the inner frame faces the bottom cover and a number of key positioning parts are provided thereon. Each of the key positioning parts is provided beside one or more of the above-mentioned hole grooves or between a number of the above-mentioned hole grooves;

[0007] A number of first positioning parts adapted to the snap-fitting positioning parts are respectively provided on the bottom cover and the back plate;

[0008] A number of second positioning parts adapted to the key positioning parts one by one are provided on the key assembly, and a number of pluggable key shafts that can be respectively adapted to the hole grooves are provided on the key assembly.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the key assembly includes a circuit board, a mounting plate, a plurality of the pluggable key shafts, and a plurality of keycaps. The circuit board is mounted on the inner wall of the bottom cover. The mounting plate is mounted on the circuit board and is provided with a plurality of the second positioning members thereon. Each of the pluggable key shafts is slidably mounted on the mounting plate through a support. Its lower end passes through the mounting plate and extends above the circuit board. Its upper end passes through one of the hole slots and extends above the inner frame. The upper end of each of the pluggable key shafts is detachably fixed with one of the keycaps.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: By integrally forming the upper cover and the middle plate, it can not only meet the normal use of the pluggable keys on the keyboard, but also simplify the assembly process, reduce the number of components of the keyboard, and can reduce the production of a pair of plastic molds or simplify the mold structure, thereby reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the keyboard; By respectively providing a plurality of positioning members on the outer frame and the inner frame, it can not only ensure the stable connection between the composite upper cover and the bottom cover and the back plate, but also serve as a reinforcing rib to prevent the inner frame from deforming and ensure the form and position accuracy of each hole slot, strengthening the strength of the inner frame and preventing the inner frame from deforming or breaking. Description of the Drawings

[0011] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of the current upper cover and middle plate of the keyboard;

[0012] Figure 2 is a schematic structural view of the composite upper cover in this embodiment;

[0013] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a schematic view from another perspective;

[0014] Figure 4 is a schematic exploded structural view of the keyboard in this embodiment.

[0015] In the figure: 10, composite upper cover; 20, bottom cover; 30, back plate; 40, key assembly; 41, circuit board; 42, mounting plate; 43, pluggable key shaft; 44, keycap; 1, outer frame; 2, inner frame; 3, hole slot; 4, snap-fit positioning member; 5, key positioning member; 6, first positioning member; 7, second positioning member. Detailed Embodiments

[0016] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] The embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application. In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application 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, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a number of" and "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined. In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances. In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under" and "beneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0018] For ease of understanding, Figure 1 FIG. shows a schematic structural diagram of the current conventional keyboard upper cover and the middle plate. The two are independent individuals and are made of metal or plastic materials. They need to be independently formed during production. During assembly, the middle plate needs to be sleeved on the key assembly that has not been assembled with keycaps and is fixed on the bottom cover first, and then the upper cover is buckled on. The assembly process is relatively cumbersome, and the production cost and assembly cost of the keyboard components are both relatively high. To reduce costs, the present utility model makes the following improvements.

[0019] As Figures 2-4As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses a mechanical keyboard that is convenient for assembly, including a bottom cover 20, a back plate 30, a key component 40, and a composite upper cover 10.

[0020] As Figures 2-3 shown, the composite upper cover 10 is an integrally formed structure, including an outer frame 1 with a frame structure and an inner frame 2 provided inside it. A number of hole slots 3 adapted to the keys on the keyboard are provided on the inner frame 2. To ensure a stable connection between the composite upper cover 10 and the bottom cover 20 and the back plate 30, a number of snap - fitting positioning parts 4 are provided on the outer wall of the rear wall of the outer frame 1 and the inner wall of the front wall of the outer frame 1. In addition, to prevent the inner frame 2 from deforming and ensure the shape and position accuracy of each hole slot 3, the bottom end of the inner frame 2 faces the bottom cover 20 and a number of key positioning parts 5 are provided on it. Each key positioning part 5 is provided beside one or more hole slots 3 or between a number of hole slots 3. In this embodiment, each key positioning part 5 is a hole column, with a simple structure, which is not only convenient for positioning with other structural parts, but also can be used as a reinforcing rib to strengthen the strength of the inner frame 2 and prevent the inner frame 2 from deforming or breaking. A number of first positioning parts 6 adapted to the snap - fitting positioning parts 4 are respectively provided on the bottom cover 20 and the back plate 30, a number of second positioning parts 7 adapted to the key positioning parts 5 one by one are provided on the key component 40, and a number of plug - in key shafts 43 that can be adapted to the hole slots 3 one by one are provided on the key component 40.

[0021] It can be understood that there are two fixing methods for the key shafts of commonly used mechanical keyboards at present. One is welding fixation, and the other is plug - in fixation. When using plug - in key shafts, that is, plug - in key shafts, there is no need to weld with the middle plate during assembly. Using a composite upper cover with an integrated upper cover and middle plate can not only meet the normal use of the keys, but also simplify the assembly process, reduce the number of components of the keyboard, and can reduce the production of a pair of plastic molds or simplify the mold structure, reducing the production cost and assembly cost of the keyboard.

[0022] In this embodiment, the key component 40 includes a circuit board 41, a mounting plate 42, a number of plug - in key shafts 43, and a number of keycaps 44. The circuit board 41 is mounted on the inner wall of the bottom cover 20, the mounting plate 42 is mounted on the circuit board 41 and a number of second positioning parts 7 are provided on it. Each plug - in key shaft 43 is slidably mounted on the mounting plate 42 through a support. Its lower end passes through the mounting plate 42 and extends above the circuit board 41, and its upper end passes through a hole slot 3 and extends above the inner frame 2. A keycap 44 is detachably fixed to the upper end of each plug - in key shaft 43.

[0023] During assembly, first embed the key component 40 without the keycap 43 into the inner cover 2 of the composite upper cover 10, so that the end of each key shaft 43 passes through a hole slot 3. After completion, fix the circuit board at the bottom end of the key component 40 on the bottom cover 20, and finally assemble the back plate 30 and each keycap 44.

[0024] The above does not impose any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Any modification, equivalent change, and modification made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A mechanical keyboard that is convenient for assembly, characterized in that, It includes a bottom cover, a back plate, a button assembly and a composite upper cover. The composite upper cover is an integrally formed structure, including an outer frame with a frame structure and an inner frame provided inside it. A number of snap-fit positioning parts are provided on the outer wall of the rear wall of the outer frame and on the inner wall of the front wall of the outer frame. A number of hole grooves are provided on the inner frame and are adapted to the buttons on the keyboard one by one. The bottom end of the inner frame faces the bottom cover and a number of button positioning parts are provided thereon. Each of the button positioning parts is provided beside one or more of the hole grooves or between a number of the hole grooves. A number of first positioning parts adapted to the snap-fit positioning parts are respectively provided on the bottom cover and the back plate. A number of second positioning parts adapted to the button positioning parts one by one are provided on the button assembly. A number of pluggable key shafts adapted to the hole grooves one by one are provided on the button assembly.

2. The mechanical keyboard convenient for assembly according to claim 1, wherein The button assembly includes a circuit board, a mounting plate, a number of the pluggable key shafts and a number of keycaps. The circuit board is mounted on the inner wall of the bottom cover. The mounting plate is mounted on the circuit board and a number of the second positioning parts are provided thereon. Each of the pluggable key shafts is slidably mounted on the mounting plate through a support. Its lower end passes through the mounting plate and extends above the circuit board. Its upper end passes through one of the hole grooves and extends above the inner frame. A keycap is detachably fixed to the upper end of each of the pluggable key shafts.

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