Key structure and display device

By adopting the design of slidable limit slot and elastic limit arm in the TV key structure, combined with the removable and connected installation board, the problem of cumbersome assembly of the PCB board is solved, and rapid installation and disassembly is achieved, improving the stability and user experience of the equipment.

CN223260497UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22TCL OVERSEAS ELECTRONIC (HUIZHOU) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422733183.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-08
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the prior art, the PCB board fixing method of the TV button structure is cumbersome, which increases assembly difficulty and disassembly complexity, affecting maintenance convenience and equipment stability.

Method used

The sliding limit slot design is adopted, combined with elastic limit arms and positioning bumps, simplifies the installation and disassembly process of PCB board, and improves the stability and maintenance convenience of the equipment through the removable and connected mounting plate structure.

Benefits of technology

It realizes rapid installation and disassembly of PCB boards, reduces assembly difficulty, improves equipment stability and maintenance convenience, is suitable for thin design, and improves user experience and sound quality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a button structure and a display device, and relates to the display product technology field, the button structure comprises a button seat and a PCB board, the button seat is provided with a clamping groove; and the PCB passes through the notch of the clamping groove and is limited in the clamping groove in a sliding manner.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of display products, in particular to a key structure and a display device. Background Art

[0002] In order to facilitate the control of the display device, a button structure is usually provided on the display device to provide a user with control functions, allowing the user to adjust settings of the display device, such as brightness, contrast, and volume.

[0003] Taking a television as an example, in the relevant technology, the key structure on the television usually includes a button, a PCB board and a mounting cover, and the PCB board is usually fixed to the back panel of the television with screws. Although fixing the PCB board with screws can improve the connection stability and reliability between the PCB board and the back panel to a certain extent, the assembly process using screws is relatively cumbersome and requires precise alignment and tightening, which increases the difficulty of assembling the PCB board. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a key structure and a display device, aiming to reduce the difficulty of disassembling and assembling a PCB board in the key structure.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the key structure proposed in the present invention includes:

[0006] A button seat, wherein the button seat is provided with a card slot;

[0007] A PCB board passes through a notch of the card slot and is slidably confined in the card slot.

[0008] The present invention further provides a display device, comprising:

[0009] A body comprising a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate that are detachably connected, wherein the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate enclose a mounting cavity; and

[0010] The key structure described in any of the above embodiments is arranged in the installation cavity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0012] Figure 1This utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of a key structure embodiment from a first perspective;

[0013] Figure 2 The utility model provides an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of a key structure;

[0014] Figure 3 This utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of a key structure embodiment from a second perspective;

[0015] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a display device is provided for the present invention;

[0016] Figure 5 A structural diagram of an embodiment of a first mounting plate is provided for the utility model;

[0017] Figure 6 The utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a second mounting plate.

[0018] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0019] 100. Key structure; 1. Key seat; 11. Slot; 12. Positioning plate; 13. Positioning bump; 14. Elastic limiting arm; 15. Elastic limiting post; 16. Key bracket; 161. Key; 162. Bracket; 162a. First positioning hole; 163. Second positioning post; 164. Second buckle; 17. Mounting cover; 171. First buckle; 172. First mounting slot; 173. First through hole; 174. First positioning post; 175. First protrusion; 18. Cable outlet; 19. Support post; 2. PCB board; 21. Positioning groove; 22. Limiting hole; 23. First snap slot;

[0020] 200, main body; 210, first mounting plate; 210a, second mounting groove; 210b, second through hole; 210c, limiting rib; 210d, guiding slope; 210e, second protrusion; 220, second mounting plate; 220a, second positioning hole; 220b, second clamping groove; 230, mounting cavity.

[0021] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0024] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually 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 present invention.

[0025] The present invention provides a key structure 100 .

[0026] See also Figures 1 to 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the key structure 100 includes a key base 1 and a PCB board 2, and the key base 1 is provided with a slot 11; the PCB board 2 passes through the notch of the slot 11 and is slidably limited in the slot 11.

[0027] In the technical solution of the present invention, the PCB board 2 is slid into the notch of the card slot 11 and is limitedly installed in the card slot 11, thereby completing the quick installation of the PCB board 2; when the PCB board 2 needs to be replaced or maintained, the PCB board 2 is pulled out from the notch of the card slot 11 to complete the disassembly of the PCB board 2, which greatly reduces the difficulty of disassembling and assembling the PCB board 2, simplifies the assembly process of the PCB board 2, and improves the convenience of maintenance; the card slot 11 can be a plate provided on both sides of the button seat 1, and each plate has a card slot 11 on the opposite side, so that the two sides of the PCB board 2 are limited to slide in the card slot 11, or a card slot 11 is provided on one side of the button seat 1, and the inner peripheral wall of the installation groove is provided with a card slot 11, so that the PCB board 2 is limited to slide in the card slot 11. The present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0028] Specifically, see Figure 2In the technical solution of the present utility model, two positioning plates 12 are provided on one side of the button seat 1, and a support column 19 and an elastic limiting arm 14 are provided on each positioning plate 12. The elastic limiting arm 14 and the support column 19 enclose the card slot 11. The support columns 19 on each positioning plate 12 provide support on both sides of the PCB board 2, which can effectively prevent the PCB board 2 from shaking or deflecting in the key seat 1, ensuring the stability and normal function of the structure; the elastic limiting arms 14 and the support columns 19 clamp and limit the PCB board 2 through the formed slots 11. The elastic characteristics of the elastic limiting arms 14 allow them to automatically adjust during the clamping process to adapt to slight size changes or thickness differences of the PCB board 2, ensuring the stable positioning of the PCB board 2 in the key seat 1. The design of the elastic limiting arms 14 can also reduce the pressure on the PCB board 2, thereby preventing the PCB board 2 from being subjected to excessive mechanical stress during the fixing process and reducing the risk of damage; this structural design makes the installation and maintenance process of the PCB board 2 simpler. The user can easily insert the PCB board 2 into the slots 11, and the elastic limiting arms 14 will automatically clamp the PCB board 2 and maintain its position, avoiding tedious fixing operations; the support columns 19 can be set on each positioning plate 12, or multiple can be set on each positioning plate 12, and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0029] To improve the accuracy of PCB board 2 installation, please refer to Figure 2 In the technical solution of the present utility model, a positioning protrusion 13 is provided on one side of the button base 1, and a positioning groove 21 is formed at one end of the PCB board 2. The positioning protrusion 13 is snapped into the positioning groove 21. The precise fit between the positioning protrusion 13 and the positioning groove 21 can effectively prevent the PCB board 2 from being misplaced or tilted, ensuring its correct position within the button base 1 and improving the accuracy of the installation process. By using the positioning protrusion 13 and the positioning groove 21, the user only needs to align the PCB board 2 with the positioning protrusion 13 and the positioning groove 21 when installing it, and automatic alignment is achieved, simplifying the installation process. The snap-fit ​​mechanism of the positioning protrusion 13 and the positioning groove 21 provides additional physical fixing force, ensuring the stability of the PCB board 2 during use and preventing the PCB board 2 from moving due to vibration or other external factors. This design also simplifies maintenance and replacement processes. Because the positioning protrusion 13 and the positioning groove 21 provide clear docking points, maintenance personnel can more easily and accurately install or replace the PCB board 2.

[0030] To prevent the stability of PCB board 2 installation, please refer to Figure 2In the technical solution of the present utility model, the bottom wall of the slot 11 is provided with an elastic limiting column 15, and the PCB board 2 is provided with a limiting hole 22, and the elastic limiting column 15 is engaged in the limiting hole 22. The cooperation between the elastic limiting column 15 and the limiting hole 22 forms a reliable locking mechanism, which enables the PCB board 2 to be stably fixed in the key seat 1, effectively preventing the PCB board 2 from accidentally moving or falling off, and improving the stability and reliability of the structure; because the elastic limiting column 15 requires a certain amount of force to be pulled out of the limiting hole 22, this reduces the risk of the PCB board 2 being extracted at will. Only under correct operation can the PCB board 2 be removed, avoiding unnecessary damage; this design not only ensures the accurate positioning of the PCB board 2 during the installation process, but also provides additional safety during maintenance. Maintenance personnel can stably remove or replace the PCB board 2 under the premise of maintaining correct operation.

[0031] Further, see Figure 2 In the technical solution of the present utility model, the button base 1 includes a detachably connected button bracket 16 and a mounting cover 17. The button bracket 16 is provided with the card slot 11 on the side facing away from the mounting cover 17; the button base 1 is provided with a cable outlet 18 connected to the card slot 11. The detachable design of the button bracket 16 and the mounting cover 17 allows the user to easily disassemble and reassemble them when needed, which facilitates the maintenance, upgrade or repair of the device; the provision of the cable outlet 18 enables the cables and wires to be connected to the corresponding interfaces on the PCB board 2 in an orderly manner through the button base 1, and also facilitates the inspection of whether the wires are properly plugged in, thereby avoiding the confusion of cables inside the device and simplifying the electrical connection process; the detachable connection between the button bracket 16 and the mounting cover 17 can be through a buckle and the card slot 11, or through a positioning column and a positioning hole, and the present utility model does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0032] To further secure the PCB board 2, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the present invention, a first latch 171 is formed on the side of the mounting cover 17 facing the key bracket 16. The PCB 2 is provided with a first latching slot 23. The first latch 171 penetrates the key bracket 16 and the first latching slot 23, and engages with the PCB 2 to retain its position. The engagement of the first latch 171 with the first latching slot 23 provides additional locking force, effectively preventing the PCB 2 from shifting or falling out, and enhancing structural stability. This latching mechanism secures the PCB 2 within the key base 1, reducing the risk of accidental displacement due to vibration or improper operation.

[0033] More specifically, see Figures 1 to 3In the technical solution of the present utility model, the mounting cover 17 is provided with a first mounting groove 172, and the bottom wall of the first mounting groove 172 is provided with a first through hole 173. The button bracket 16 includes a bracket 162 and a button 161 connected to each other. The bracket 162 is accommodated in the first mounting groove 172, and the button 161 is exposed in the first through hole 173; a first positioning hole 162a is provided on the bracket 162, and a first positioning column 174 is formed on the side of the mounting cover 17 facing the bracket 162, and the first positioning column 174 is clamped in the first positioning hole 162a. The bracket 162 is accommodated in the first mounting groove 172, so that the structural thickness of the entire key base 1 is reduced, which helps to save the internal space of the device and make the design more compact. It is suitable for display devices that need to be thin. When used on display devices, it makes the device lighter and thinner, bringing better hand feel and operating experience; the cooperation of the first positioning column 174 and the first positioning hole 162a provides precise positioning and stable fixation, simplifies the assembly process of the key bracket 16 and the mounting cover 17, and ensures the accuracy and consistency of the component installation through the precise positioning hole docking, preventing the key bracket 1 6 and the displacement or shaking of the mounting cover 17, thereby improving the overall stability of the structure; the design of the first through hole 173 ensures that the button 161 can be properly exposed to the outside, so that the user can have a good feel and feedback when operating the button 161; in another embodiment, a plurality of limiting ribs 210c are provided at intervals on the inner peripheral wall of the first mounting groove 172, and a guiding inclined surface 210d is formed at one end of the limiting rib 210c away from the bottom wall of the first mounting groove 172, which facilitates the guidance and clamping of the button bracket 16, so that the peripheral gap between the button bracket 16 and the mounting cover 17 is uniform.

[0034] The present invention also proposes a display device, which includes a main body 200 and a key structure 100. The specific structure of the key structure 100 refers to the above embodiment. Since the display device adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here. In which, the main body 200 includes a first mounting plate 210 and a second mounting plate 220 that are detachably connected, and the first mounting plate 210 and the second mounting plate 220 enclose a mounting cavity 230; the key structure 100 is arranged in the mounting cavity 230. By setting the first mounting plate 210 and the second mounting plate 220 to be detachably connected, it is more convenient to maintain and replace the key structure 100. Users or maintenance personnel can easily disassemble and replace components without reassembling the entire device; the mounting cavity 230 provides a stable installation environment for the key structure 100, reducing the displacement or vibration that may occur during operation of the key structure 100, thereby improving the overall stability and user experience of the device; the modular design can simplify the assembly and adjustment process of the device, and this method makes the manufacturing and assembly process more flexible and efficient; the first mounting plate 210 and the second mounting plate 220 are detachably connected, which can be through a buckle and a slot 11, or through a screw, and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on this; wherein the display device can be a television or a display screen, and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0035] To achieve reliable installation of the key structure 100 and the first mounting plate 210 and the second mounting plate 220, please refer to Figures 1 to 6 In the technical solution of the present utility model, the second mounting plate 220 defines a second positioning hole 220a. A second positioning post 163 is formed on the side of the button base 1 facing the second mounting plate 220. The second positioning post 163 is engaged with the second positioning hole 220a. The second mounting plate 220 defines a second engaging groove 220b. A second latch 164 is formed on the side of the button base 1 facing the second mounting plate 220. The second latch 164 passes through the second engaging groove 220b and engages with the second mounting plate 220. The engagement of the second positioning post 163 with the second positioning hole 220a ensures the accurate positioning of the button base 1 on the second mounting plate 220, improving the stability and operational accuracy of the device. The engagement of the second latch 164 with the second engaging groove 220b provides a secure engagement, preventing the button base 1 from loosening or falling off during use. Through this engaging mechanism, the button base 1 can be easily installed and removed, facilitating maintenance and replacement while maintaining structural stability.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 6In the technical solution of the present utility model, a second mounting groove 210a is formed on the side of the first mounting plate 210 facing the button seat 1, and a second through hole 210b is formed on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 210a. The button seat 1 is accommodated in the second mounting groove 210a, and part of the structure of the button seat 1 is exposed in the second through hole 210b; a plurality of limiting ribs 210c are formed at intervals on the inner peripheral wall of the second mounting groove 210a, and a guiding inclined surface 210d is formed on the end of each limiting rib 210c away from the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 210a; a plurality of first protrusions 175 are formed at intervals on the side of the button seat 1 facing the first mounting plate 210, and a plurality of second protrusions 210e are formed at intervals on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 210a. The key base 1 is arranged in the second mounting groove 210a to optimize the thickness of the first mounting plate 210 and the second mounting plate 220 after assembly, which helps to save internal space of the device and make the design more compact, suitable for display devices that require thinness. The second through hole 210b is provided to ensure that the key 161 on the key base 1 can be properly exposed to the outside, so that the user can have a good feel and feedback when operating the key 161; the setting of the limiting rib 210c and the guiding inclined surface 210d facilitates the installation of the key base 1 and the clamping, so that the gap between the key base 1 and the inner periphery of the second mounting groove 210a is avoided. Uniform; the setting of the first protrusion 175 and the second protrusion 210e creates a buffer area, which reduces the direct contact between the button seat 1 and the first mounting plate 210, thereby effectively reducing the transmission of vibration. By avoiding direct contact, the noise caused by the vibration of the speaker of the display device can be prevented from being transmitted through the button seat 1, thereby improving the sound quality of the display device. The design of reducing vibration transmission helps to improve the sound effect and ensure that the sound quality of the display device is clearer and purer. The raised design also provides a certain amount of elastic support, which can effectively absorb and disperse the impact force from the vibration and improve the overall stability of the device.

[0037] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A key structure, characterized in that: include: A button seat, wherein the button seat is provided with a card slot; A PCB board passes through a notch of the card slot and is slidably confined in the card slot.

2. The key structure according to claim 1, wherein: Two positioning plates are spaced apart on one side of the button seat, and a supporting column and an elastic limiting arm are spaced apart on each positioning plate. The elastic limiting arm and the supporting column are combined to form the card slot.

3. The key structure according to claim 1, wherein: A positioning protrusion is provided on one side of the button seat, and a positioning groove is provided at one end of the PCB board, and the positioning protrusion is clamped in the positioning groove.

4. The key structure according to claim 1, wherein: An elastic limiting column is provided on the bottom wall of the slot, a limiting hole is provided on the PCB board, and the elastic limiting column is clamped in the limiting hole.

5. The key structure according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The button seat comprises a detachably connected button bracket and a mounting cover, and the button bracket is provided with the card slot on a side facing away from the mounting cover; and / or The button seat is provided with a cable outlet communicated with the card slot.

6. The key structure according to claim 5, wherein: A first clip is formed on a side of the mounting cover facing the button bracket, a first clip groove is formed on the PCB board, and the first clip is passed through the button bracket and the first clip groove and is clipped with the PCB board for limiting position.

7. The key structure according to claim 5, wherein: The mounting cover is provided with a first mounting groove, a bottom wall of the first mounting groove is provided with a first through hole, the button bracket comprises a bracket and a button connected to each other, the bracket is accommodated in the first mounting groove, and the button is exposed in the first through hole; A first positioning hole is formed on the bracket, and a first positioning column is formed on a side of the mounting cover facing the bracket. The first positioning column is clamped in the first positioning hole.

8. A display device, characterized in that: include: A body, the body comprising a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate that are detachably connected, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate enclosing a mounting cavity; and The key structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the key structure is arranged in the mounting cavity.

9. The display device according to claim 8, wherein The second mounting plate is provided with a second positioning hole, and a second positioning post is formed on a side of the button seat facing the second mounting plate, and the second positioning post is clamped in the second positioning hole; and / or The second mounting plate is provided with a second clamping groove, and a second clamping buckle is formed on a side of the button seat facing the second mounting plate. The second clamping buckle passes through the second clamping groove and is clamped and limited with the second mounting plate.

10. The display device according to claim 8, wherein A second mounting groove is formed on a side of the first mounting plate facing the button seat, a second through hole is formed on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove, the button seat is accommodated in the second mounting groove, and a part of the structure of the button seat is exposed through the second through hole; A plurality of limiting ribs are provided at intervals on the inner peripheral wall of the second mounting groove, and a guiding slope is formed on an end of each limiting rib away from the bottom wall of the second mounting groove; A plurality of first protrusions are formed at intervals on a side of the button seat facing the first mounting plate, and a plurality of second protrusions are formed at intervals on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove.