Light-transmitting keycap

By designing the translucent keycap, using a base and upper cover made of translucent material, combined with the translucent curved surface and light-blocking coating, the problem of the keycap's translucent effect is not cool enough, and the visual effect and user experience of the keyboard are improved.

CN223140637UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22DONGGUAN GAOXINDA PRECISION IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422323224.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The light-transmitting effect of existing keycaps is not cool enough to meet users' visual enjoyment needs.

Method used

A light-transmitting keycap is designed, including a base, a light-shielding layer and a light-transmitting curved surface. The base and upper cover are made of light-transmitting material. The light-shielding layer is made of light-shielding coating. The light-transmitting curved surface is distributed on the surface of the light-shielding layer, and the light-shielding layer is protected by a transparent upper cover. The base and upper cover are formed integrally.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that the keycaps emit cool light effects through the translucent curved surface when used, protecting the light-shielding layer from wear, and improving the aesthetics and user experience of the keyboard.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light-transmitting keycap, which relates to the field of keycaps and comprises a base, a shading layer is arranged at the top of the base, a plurality of groups of light-transmitting curved surfaces are arranged in the shading layer, an upper cover is arranged on the outer wall of the shading layer, the shading layer is made of shading coating materials, the number of the light-transmitting curved surfaces is multiple, and the upper cover is arranged on the upper cover. And the multiple groups of light-transmitting curved surfaces are distributed on the surface of the light shielding layer. When the key cap is used, the light-transmitting curved surface on the surface of the key cap main body transmits light through light transmission of the base, so that the key cap is cooler, the transparent upper cover is attached to the key cap main body through injection molding of a mold, and the shading coating on the key cap main body can be protected by arranging the transparent upper cover.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of keycaps, in particular to a light-transmitting keycap. Background Technique

[0002] Keycaps are an important part of a keyboard. Keyboards are classified into mechanical keyboards, plastic membrane keyboards, conductive rubber keyboards, and contactless silent capacitive keyboards according to their working principles. In mechanical keyboards, the importance of keycaps not only lies in their impact on the typing experience, but also in their contribution to the overall aesthetics and user personalization of the keyboard. Different keycap materials and shape designs can bring different tactile and visual enjoyments to users, thereby enhancing the pleasure of using the keyboard.

[0003] Most computer keycaps have light-transmitting characters, which can improve the recognition of the keyboard when using the keyboard at night. However, the current light-transmitting effect of keycaps is not cool enough, so it cannot meet the needs of users. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a light-transmitting keycap to solve the technical problems mentioned in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a light-transmitting keycap, including a base, a light-shielding layer is arranged on the top of the base, and a plurality of light-transmitting curved surfaces are arranged inside the light-shielding layer. An upper cover is arranged on the outer wall of the light-shielding layer. The materials of the base and the upper cover are both light-transmitting materials, and the material of the light-shielding layer is a light-shielding coating material. The number of the light-transmitting curved surfaces is multiple, and the multiple light-transmitting curved surfaces are distributed on the surface of the light-shielding layer.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, when in use, the light-transmitting curved surfaces on the surface of the keycap body transmit light through the light-transmitting base, making the keycap more cool. The transparent upper cover is attached to the keycap body by injection molding through a mold. By setting the transparent upper cover, the light-shielding coating on the keycap body can be protected.

[0007] The utility model is further set as that the base and the upper cover are integrally formed.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the upper cover can protect the light-shielding layer and avoid the problem that the light-shielding layer is easily worn after long-term use.

[0009] The utility model is further set as that key feet are arranged at the bottom of the base.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the key feet arranged can facilitate the installation of the keycap body above the keyboard.

[0011] The utility model is further set as that characters are arranged on the outer wall of the upper cover.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the characters provided can enable people to distinguish the keycap body.

[0013] In summary, the main beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] The present utility model is provided with a light-shielding layer, an upper cover, a base and a light-transmitting curved surface. When in use, the light at the base is transmitted, and the light-transmitting curved surface on the surface of the keycap body transmits a light effect, making the keycap more dazzling. The transparent upper cover is attached to the keycap body by injection molding through a mold. By providing the transparent upper cover, the light-shielding coating on the keycap body can be protected. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic exploded view of the upper cover of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1, base; 2, light-shielding layer; 3, upper cover; 4, light-transmitting curved surface; 5, key foot; 6, character. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0020] Next, the embodiments of the present utility model will be described according to the overall structure of the present utility model.

[0021] A light-transmitting keycap, as Figure 1 - Figure 3 shown, includes a base 1. A light-shielding layer 2 is provided on the top of the base 1, and a plurality of light-transmitting curved surfaces 4 are provided inside the light-shielding layer 2. An upper cover 3 is provided on the outer wall of the light-shielding layer 2. The materials of the base 1 and the upper cover 3 are both light-transmitting materials, and the material of the light-shielding layer 2 is a light-shielding coating material. The number of the light-transmitting curved surfaces 4 is multiple groups, and the multiple groups of light-transmitting curved surfaces 4 are distributed on the surface of the light-shielding layer 2. By providing the multiple groups of light-transmitting curved surfaces 4, when the keycap body is in use, the light quantity passes through the light-transmitting curved surfaces 4, making it emit light. The setting of multiple groups can make the light diverge more dazzlingly. The base 1 and the upper cover 3 are integrally formed, and the upper cover 3 can protect the light-shielding layer 2, avoiding the problem that the light-shielding layer 2 is easily worn after long-term use.

[0022] Please refer to Figure 1, key feet 5 are provided at the bottom of the base 1, and the keycap body can be conveniently installed above the keyboard through the provided key feet 5.

[0023] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , characters 6 are provided on the outer wall of the upper cover 3, and the characters 6 can enable people to distinguish the keycap body.

[0024] The working principle of the present utility model is as follows: The upper cover is sleeved above the light-shielding layer 2 through injection molding, so as to achieve the purpose of protecting the light-shielding layer 2. Subsequently, the key feet 5 are installed above the keyboard. When in use, light will be emitted through the base 1, and under the action of the light-transmitting curved surface 4, the light will diverge through the light-transmitting curved surface 4, making the keycap look more cool.

[0025] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, the specific embodiments are only explanations of the present utility model, and they are not limitations to the utility model. The specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can, without departing from the principle and purpose of the present utility model, make modifications, substitutions and variations that do not contribute creatively to the embodiments as needed. However, as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by the patent law.

Claims

1. A light-transmitting keycap, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A light-shielding layer (2) is provided on the top of the base (1), and multiple groups of light-transmitting curved surfaces (4) are provided inside the light-shielding layer (2). An upper cover (3) is provided on the outer wall of the light-shielding layer (2). The base (1) and the upper cover (3) are both made of light-transmitting materials, and the light-shielding layer (2) is made of a light-shielding coating material. The number of the light-transmitting curved surfaces (4) is multiple groups, and the multiple groups of light-transmitting curved surfaces (4) are distributed on the surface of the light-shielding layer (2).

2. The light-transmitting keycap according to claim 1, wherein: The base (1) and the upper cover (3) are integrally formed.

3. A light-transmitting keycap according to claim 1, characterized in that: Key feet (5) are provided at the bottom of the base (1).

4. A light-transmissive keycap according to claim 1, wherein: Characters (6) are provided on the outer wall of the upper cover (3).