Key assembly, electronic equipment and wireless communication terminal

Abstract

The utility model discloses a key assembly, electronic equipment and a wireless communication terminal. The key assembly comprises a face shell, an elastic piece, a support and a circuit board. The side, facing the support, of the face shell is provided with a pressing part. The elastic piece comprises a supporting part and a positioning part; the supporting part is provided with a first surface and a second surface which are oppositely arranged, and the first surface faces the surface shell; the positioning part is provided with a positioning cavity, and the pressing part is at least partially accommodated in the positioning cavity; a trigger key is arranged on one side, facing the bracket, of the circuit board; the part, protruding out of the second surface, of the positioning part penetrates through the support so as to be in elastic contact with the trigger key.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of electronic technology, and more specifically, to a key assembly, an electronic device, and a wireless communication terminal. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices have become an indispensable part of people's lives, often incorporating buttons. As crucial components within electronic devices, buttons allow users to interact with them, for example, turning them on and off or adjusting the volume. However, the triggering effect of buttons in current electronic devices is poor, resulting in low reliability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The embodiments of the present application provide a key assembly, an electronic device, and a wireless communication terminal. These embodiments can address the low reliability issue of conventional keys. The technical solution is as follows:

[0004] In a first aspect, a key assembly is provided, which includes: a face shell, a bracket, an elastic member and a circuit board; a pressing portion is provided on the side of the face shell facing the bracket; the elastic member includes a supporting portion and a positioning portion; the supporting portion is provided with a first surface and a second surface arranged opposite to each other, and the first surface faces the face shell; the positioning portion is provided with a positioning cavity, and the pressing portion is at least partially accommodated in the positioning cavity; a trigger key is provided on the side of the circuit board facing the bracket; a portion of the positioning portion protruding from the second surface passes through the bracket to contact the trigger key.

[0005] In one implementation, the elastic member includes a plurality of the positioning portions, and a plurality of the pressing portions are provided on a side of the surface shell facing the bracket; the pressing portions and the positioning portions correspond one to one.

[0006] In one implementation, the elastic member further includes a plurality of buffer portions, and the buffer portions are located on the first surface of the support portion; and the two positioning portions and the two buffer portions are arranged alternately.

[0007] In one implementation, a side of the positioning portion facing the surface shell is flush with a side of the buffer portion facing the surface shell.

[0008] In one implementation, the two positioning portions and the two buffer portions enclose a cavity; an exhaust passage communicating with the cavity is provided between the positioning portions and the buffer portions.

[0009] In one implementation, a mounting groove is provided on a side of the bracket facing the face shell; the support portion is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove.

[0010] In one implementation, a positioning hole is provided on a side of the bracket facing the face shell; a portion of the positioning portion protruding from the second surface passes through the positioning hole to contact the trigger key.

[0011] In one implementation, a clamping member is provided on the side of the face shell facing the bracket; a clamping groove is provided on the side of the bracket facing the face shell; or, a clamping groove is provided on the side of the face shell facing the bracket; a clamping member is provided on the side of the bracket facing the face shell; wherein the clamping member is clamped with the clamping groove.

[0012] In a second aspect, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a housing, and a key assembly connected to the housing, wherein the key assembly is any one of the above-mentioned key assemblies.

[0013] According to a third aspect, a wireless communication terminal is provided, comprising the key assembly described in any one of the above items.

[0014] In the key assembly of the embodiment of the present application, since a pressing portion is provided on the side of the face shell facing the bracket, and the pressing portion is at least partially accommodated in the positioning cavity of the elastic member, when the user presses the face shell, the pressing portion can directly act on the supporting portion of the elastic member. The deformation of the elastic member provides the user with clear and powerful feedback. The elastic member not only has a supporting function, but also achieves stable positioning and guidance of the pressing portion through the design of its positioning portion. The positioning portion is provided with a positioning cavity, which can ensure that the pressing portion does not deviate from the predetermined path during the pressing process. At the same time, the portion of the positioning portion protruding from the second surface of the elastic member passes through the bracket and forms an elastic contact with the trigger key on the circuit board, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the key assembly. When the user presses the face shell, the deformation of the elastic member pushes the positioning portion into contact with the trigger key, thereby triggering the corresponding circuit signal, making the trigger mechanism of the key assembly efficient and sensitive, and can quickly respond to the user's operating instructions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of one side of a key assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the other side of a key assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an elastic member provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a key assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded schematic diagram of another key assembly on one side of an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 6 is an exploded schematic diagram of another key assembly on the other side of an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of another elastic member provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 9 It is a structural diagram of a communication system provided in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0026] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of this embodiment correspond to the same or similar components; in the description of this application, it should be noted that if the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicate an orientation or position relationship, they are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. It does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, the terms describing the position relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation on this patent. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] In the related art, when pressing a button on an electronic device, it is usually necessary to apply force to the central area of ​​the button to effectively trigger the key operation. However, when the key has a large pressing area, users may often press the button in the edge area away from the central area. When applying force to the edge area of ​​the key, this force is difficult to effectively trigger the key operation, resulting in poor key triggering effect and low key reliability.

[0028] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of one side of a key assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the other side of a key assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The button assembly 000 may include: a surface shell 100, a bracket 200, an elastic member 300 and a circuit board 400.

[0029] The housing 100 in the key assembly 000 is connected to the bracket 200. The side of the housing 100 facing the bracket 200 may be provided with a pressing portion 101. The elastic member 300 in the key assembly 000 may be located between the housing 100 and the bracket 200. The elastic member 300 may include a supporting portion 301 and a positioning portion 302. Here, the positioning portion 302 may be connected to the supporting portion 301.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an elastic member provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 . refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The support portion 301 of the elastic member 300 may have a first surface S1 and a second surface S2 that are opposite to each other, and the first surface S1 of the support portion 301 is closer to the housing 100 than the second surface S2. That is, the first surface S1 of the support portion 301 may face the housing 100, and the second surface S2 of the support portion 301 may face the bracket 200. The positioning portion 302 of the elastic member 300 may have a positioning cavity K1. Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a button assembly provided in an embodiment of the present application. The pressing portion 101 of the cover 100 can be at least partially accommodated in the positioning cavity K1 of the positioning portion 302.

[0031] The circuit board 400 in the key assembly 000 can be located on the side of the bracket 200 facing away from the housing 100, and a trigger key 401 can be provided on the side of the circuit board 400 facing the bracket 200. The portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the second surface S2 passes through the bracket 200 to contact the trigger key 401 of the circuit board 400.

[0032] It should be noted that the housing 100 may include a pressing surface 102 connected to the pressing portion 101. When a pressing force is applied to the pressing surface 102 of the housing 100, the pressing surface 102 of the housing 100 may partially deform, thereby causing the pressing portion 101 to move toward the circuit board 400. During this process, the pressing portion 101 may cause the positioning portion 302 to move toward the circuit board 400, causing the positioning portion 302 to press the trigger key 401 provided on the circuit board 400. In this way, after the trigger key 401 is pressed, the circuit board 400 can detect the key operation triggered by the trigger key 401.

[0033] In this embodiment, the positioning portion 302 not only has a portion protruding from the second surface S2 of the support portion 301, but also has a portion protruding from the first surface S1 of the support portion 301. The portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 can contact the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200. For example, the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 can contact the pressing surface 102 of the pressing portion 101 provided in the face shell 100. It should be noted that the elastic member 300 can be an elastic structure such as a spring or elastic rubber.

[0034] In this way, when the pressing surface 102 in the cover 100 is subjected to a pressing force, the pressing surface 102 can compress and deform the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 of the support portion 301, thereby causing the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the second surface S1 of the support portion 301 to press the trigger key 401. After the pressing force applied to the pressing surface 102 in the cover 100 is released, the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 of the support portion 301 can return to its undeformed state, thereby causing the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the second surface S1 of the support portion 301 to stop pressing the trigger key 401.

[0035] In the present application, since a pressing portion 101 is provided on the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200, and at least a portion of the pressing portion 101 is accommodated in the positioning cavity K1 of the elastic member 300, when the user presses the face shell 100, the pressing portion 101 can directly act on the supporting portion 301 of the elastic member 300, thereby making the deformation of the elastic member 300 provide the user with clear and powerful feedback.

[0036] In this embodiment, the elastic member 300 not only has a supporting function, but also realizes stable positioning and guidance of the pressing portion 101 through the design of its positioning portion 302. For example, the positioning portion 302 is provided with a positioning cavity K1, which can ensure that the pressing portion 101 does not deviate from the predetermined path during the pressing process. At the same time, the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the second surface K2 of the support portion 301 passes through the bracket 301 and forms an elastic contact with the trigger key 401 on the circuit board 400, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the key assembly 000. When the user presses the face shell 101, the deformation of the elastic member 300 will push the positioning portion 302 to contact the trigger key 401, thereby triggering the corresponding circuit signal, so that the trigger mechanism of the key assembly 000 is efficient and sensitive, and can quickly respond to the user's operating instructions.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the surface of the housing 100 facing away from the bracket 200 has a larger area. Therefore, in some embodiments of the present application, the key assembly 100 can be a key with a larger key area. Here, the pressing portion 101 in the housing 100 is generally located in the central area of ​​the corresponding pressing surface 102. Since the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 of the support portion 301 can be located toward the pressing surface 102 in the housing 100 and can contact the pressing surface 102, whenever the pressing surface 102 is deformed under pressure, the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 of the support portion 301 is compressed and deformed. Therefore, whether pressing the central area of ​​the pressing surface 102 in the housing 100 or the edge area of ​​the pressing surface 102, the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 of the support portion 301 can be compressed and deformed normally. In this way, the reliability of pressing the key assembly 000 to trigger a key operation can be effectively improved.

[0038] Figure 5 This is an exploded schematic diagram of another key assembly on one side of the embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 As shown, the side of the bracket 200 in the key assembly 000 facing the housing 100 may be provided with a mounting groove U. The support portion 301 may be at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove U of the bracket 100. After the support portion 301 is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove U of the bracket 100, the second surface S2 of the support portion 301 may contact the bottom of the mounting groove U.

[0039] In the present application, the support portion 301 is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove U, which can achieve a tight fit between the support portion 301 and the bracket 200, enhance the stability of the overall structure, and reduce vibration caused by loose components. The design of the mounting groove U provides clear positioning and guidance for the installation of the support portion 301.

[0040] like Figure 5As shown, the side of the bracket 200 in the key assembly 000 facing the housing 100 may further be provided with a positioning hole V, which may be in communication with the mounting groove U. Thus, after the support portion 301 is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove U of the bracket 100, the portion of the positioning portion 302 in the elastic member 300 protruding from the second surface S2 passes through the positioning hole V to contact the trigger key 401 on the circuit board 400.

[0041] In this application, the coordination of the positioning hole V and the positioning portion 302 ensures precise alignment between the bracket 200 and the trigger key 401. The positioning portion 302 passes through the positioning hole V and forms elastic contact with the trigger key 401, providing a certain resistance feedback when the trigger key 401 is pressed, thus providing a good tactile feel. The coordinated design of the positioning hole V and the positioning portion 302 helps to disperse stress during key operation.

[0042] In addition, by providing a mounting groove U on the bracket 200, the support portion 301 in the elastic member 300 can be hidden, so that after the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 contacts the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200, the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 can be compressed and deformed more stably.

[0043] It should be noted that the key assembly 000 in this application can be used in both single-key and multi-key scenarios. Here, the application of the key assembly 000 in a single-key scenario means that the key assembly 000 is provided with only one pressing portion 101, one positioning portion 302, and one trigger key 401. The application of the key assembly 000 in a multi-key scenario means that the key assembly 000 is provided with multiple pressing portions 101, multiple positioning portions 302, and multiple trigger keys 401.

[0044] Figure 6 This is an exploded schematic diagram of another key assembly on the other side of an embodiment of the present application. Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another elastic member provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 The side of the housing 100 in the key assembly 000 facing the bracket 200 may be provided with multiple pressing portions 101. Here, the housing 100 may include multiple pressing surfaces 102, each of which may correspond to the multiple pressing portions 101 one by one, and each pressing portion 101 may be provided in the central area of ​​the corresponding pressing surface 102.

[0045] In this embodiment, the elastic member 200 in the key assembly 000 may include multiple positioning portions 302. In the elastic member 200, each positioning portion 302 may be connected to the support portion 301. The multiple positioning portions 302 in the elastic member 200 may correspond one-to-one with the multiple pressing portions 101 in the housing 100. The mating relationship between each pressing portion 101 and the positioning portion 302 can be referenced to the content in the previous embodiment and will not be further described here.

[0046] In this embodiment, a plurality of trigger keys 401 may be provided on the side of the circuit board 400 facing the bracket 200. The plurality of trigger keys 401 may correspond one-to-one with the plurality of positioning portions 302. The coordination relationship between each trigger key 401 and the positioning portion 302 can be referred to in the previous embodiment and will not be further described here.

[0047] In this embodiment, the housing 100 may be provided with two pressing portions 101. Accordingly, the housing 101 may include two pressing surfaces 102 connected to the two pressing portions 101 in a one-to-one correspondence, the elastic member 200 may include two positioning portions 302 corresponding to the two pressing portions 101 in a one-to-one correspondence, and the side of the circuit board 400 facing the bracket 100 may be provided with two trigger keys 401 corresponding to the two positioning portions 302 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0048] Here, after applying pressing force to a pressing surface 102 in the face shell 100, the pressing surface 102 can be locally deformed to drive the corresponding pressing portion 101 to move in the direction toward the circuit board 400, and then drive the corresponding positioning portion 302 to move in the direction toward the circuit board 400 to press the corresponding trigger key 401.

[0049] In the present application, due to the presence of multiple pressing portions 101 and positioning portions 302, different functions or operations can be triggered by pressing different locations on the cover 100. When multiple pressing portions 302 are simultaneously subjected to pressure, each corresponding to a positioning portion 302, it can ensure that the elastic member 300 is subjected to uniformly distributed force, thereby improving the durability and reliability of the key assembly 000.

[0050] It should be noted that the support portion 301 and the plurality of positioning portions 302 in the elastic member 300 can be an integral structure. For example, the elastic member 300 can be formed using an integral molding process using a material having elasticity. Here, the support portion 301 and the plurality of positioning portions 302 in the elastic member 300 are both thin layer structures at various locations. This allows the portion of each positioning portion 302 that protrudes outward from the first surface S1 of the support portion 301 to better undergo compression deformation and rebound restoration.

[0051] In this embodiment, in order to improve the structural strength of the positioning portion 302 in the elastic member 300 , a buffer portion 303 may be provided on the first surface S1 of the supporting portion 301 in the elastic member 300 .

[0052] In this embodiment, the elastic member 300 in the key assembly 000 may further include: a plurality of buffer portions 303, each of which may be located on the first surface S1 of the support portion 301. Here, in the elastic member 300, the two positioning portions 302 may be arranged alternately with the two buffer portions 303. That is, in the elastic member 300, two oppositely disposed buffer portions 303 may be distributed between two adjacent positioning portions 302, and the arrangement direction of the two oppositely disposed buffer portions 303 may intersect with the arrangement direction of the two oppositely disposed buffer portions 303. For example, the arrangement direction of the two positioning portions 302 may be perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the two oppositely disposed buffer portions 303. The plurality of buffer portions 303 in the elastic member 300 may also be integrally formed with the support portion 301 and the plurality of positioning portions 302. In the elastic member 300, the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 of the support portion 301 may be connected to the buffer portion 303 located on the first surface S1.

[0053] In this application, the buffering portion effectively absorbs the impact force generated when a user presses the cover. When multiple buffering portions are staggered with the positioning portions, the pressure is more evenly distributed, making the pressing process smoother and gentler, and enhancing the overall structural strength of the elastic member. The positioning portion ensures that the key is pressed in the correct direction, while the buffering portion provides additional support and stability. Together, they reduce any wobble or shifting of the key during pressing.

[0054] In this embodiment, the side of the positioning portion 302 facing the housing 100 can be flush with the side of the buffer portion 303 facing the housing 100. That is, the side of the buffer portion 303 facing the housing 100 can also contact the side of the housing 100 facing the bracket 200.

[0055] In this case, by providing a buffer portion 303 in the elastic member 300, the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 and the side of the buffer portion 303 facing the face shell 100 can both contact the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200, thereby increasing the contact area between the elastic member 300 and the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200, so that the structural strength of the positioning portion 302 in the elastic member 300 is higher, which can be more conducive to the stable compression deformation and rebound restoration of the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1.

[0056] In the present application, when the positioning portion 302 and the buffer portion 303 are flush with the side of the face shell 100, the user will not experience additional resistance or a sense of jamming due to the unevenness between the components when pressing the face shell 100, thereby reducing stress concentration points caused by height differences between the components and reducing the risk of damage due to long-term use or external force.

[0057] In this embodiment, in the elastic member 300, the two positioning portions 302 and the two buffer portions 303 enclose a cavity K2. Here, in the elastic member 300, the two adjacent positioning portions 302 and the two oppositely disposed buffer portions 303 can enclose the cavity K2. An exhaust channel L communicating with the cavity K2 can be provided between the positioning portions 302 and the buffer portion 202. Here, an exhaust channel L can be provided between the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 and the buffer portion 202.

[0058] In this case, since the sides of the positioning portion 302 and the buffer portion 303 in the elastic member 300 facing the face shell 100 will both contact the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200, the cavity K2 enclosed by the two positioning portions 302 and the two oppositely arranged buffer portions 303 may be sealed by the face shell 100. After the cavity K2 is sealed by the face shell 100, the compression deformation of the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 may be affected. To this end, an exhaust channel L connected to the cavity K2 can be provided between the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 and the buffer portion 202, so that the cavity K2 is connected to the external environment through the exhaust channel L, thereby ensuring that the face shell 100 will no longer seal the cavity K2. In this way, it can be ensured that the portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 can be compressed and deformed more smoothly.

[0059] In this application, the presence of cavity K2 provides a compressible space for key assembly 000. When the housing 100 is pressed by an external force, the air within cavity K2 can flow through the exhaust channel L, thereby achieving pressure balance. This reduces the impact force and vibration generated during the pressing process and improves the cushioning effect of key assembly 000. After the external force is released, the presence of the exhaust channel L allows the housing 100 to return to its original state more quickly.

[0060] For example, an exhaust channel L is formed between the buffer member 303 and the adjacent positioning portion 302. This exhaust channel L connects the cavity K1 enclosed by the positioning portion 302 and the buffer member 303 to the outside world. During the pressing and rebounding process of the cover 100, the exhaust channel L balances the air pressure between the cavity and the outside world, reducing the sticky feeling of the key. When any pressing portion 101 is pressed, the pressure applied to the pressing portion 101 is relatively evenly distributed to the elastic member 300, thereby enhancing the reliability of key triggering operations across the entire surface of the cover 100.

[0061] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a snap-fitting member 103 is provided on the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200. A snap-fitting groove 201 is provided on the side of the bracket 200 facing the face shell 100. The snap-fitting member 103 can be snap-fitted with the snap-fitting groove 201. After the snap-fitting member 103 is snap-fitted with the snap-fitting groove 201, the face shell 100 can be connected to the bracket 200. With respect to the elastic member 300 located between the face shell 100 and the bracket 200, the supporting portion 301 in the elastic member 300 is distributed in the mounting groove U provided on the side of the bracket 200 facing the face shell 100. The portion of the positioning portion 302 protruding from the first surface S1 and the buffer layer 303 are both in contact with the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200. Furthermore, the pressing portion 101 provided on the face shell 100 is distributed in the positioning cavity K1 of the positioning portion 302.

[0062] It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application is schematically described by taking as an example an example where the side of the face shell 100 facing the bracket 200 is provided with the snap-fitting member 103, and the side of the bracket 200 facing the face shell 100 is provided with the snap-fitting slot 201. In other possible implementations, the side of the bracket 200 facing the face shell 100 may also be provided with the snap-fitting member 103, and the side of the bracket 200 facing the face shell 100 may also be provided with the snap-fitting slot 201, and the effect of connecting the face shell 100 and the bracket 200 may also be achieved. The embodiment of the present application is not limited to this.

[0063] In the present application, a secure connection between the face shell 100 and the bracket 200 is ensured by the snap-fit ​​design of the snap-fit ​​member 103 and the snap-fit ​​groove 201. When the face shell 100 is pressed by an external force, the elastic member 300 between the face shell 100 and the bracket 200 undergoes elastic deformation. After the external force is released, the presence of the elastic member 300 causes the snap-fit ​​member 103 on the face shell to move to its initial position. During the pressing and rebounding process of the face shell 100, the snap-fit ​​groove 201 on the bracket 200 limits the snap-fit ​​member 103 on the face shell 100.

[0064] In addition, in order to ensure that the circuit board 400 in the key assembly 000 is not easily corroded by water vapor invading from the outside after the key assembly 000 is subsequently assembled into the shell of the electronic device, the snap-in groove 201 provided on the bracket 200 can be sealed.

[0065] In this embodiment, the key assembly 000 may further include: a plurality of sealing gaskets 500 corresponding one-to-one to the plurality of snap-in grooves 201. Each sealing gasket 500 may be located on the side of the bracket 200 facing away from the housing 100, and each sealing gasket 500 may cover the snap-in groove 201 on the side of the bracket 200 facing away from the housing 100. Here, in the case where the snap-in groove 201 is a snap-in groove, each sealing gasket 500 may be distributed and arranged in a corresponding snap-in groove on the side of the bracket 200 facing away from the housing 100. In this way, the snap-in groove 201 provided on the bracket 200 can be sealed by the sealing gasket 500.

[0066] The embodiment of the present application also provides an electronic device, where the electronic device can be a miniaturized control device with buttons. Figure 8 , Figure 8 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present application. The electronic device 010 may include: a housing 001, and a key assembly 000 connected to the housing 001. Here, the key assembly 000 may be the key assembly shown in the above embodiment.

[0067] In this embodiment, a housing 001 may be provided with a receiving cavity K3 and a mounting opening O communicating with the receiving cavity K3 on one side. The circuit board 400 in the key assembly 000 may first be assembled into the receiving cavity K3 through the mounting opening O, and then the assembled face shell 100, elastic member 300, and bracket 200 in the key assembly 000 may be assembled into the housing 001 at the location of the mounting opening O.

[0068] An embodiment of the present application provides a wireless communication terminal, which may be a device with buttons, such as a mobile phone, a tablet, a walkie-talkie, or a camera, etc. The wireless communication terminal includes any of the above-mentioned button assemblies.

[0069] The embodiment of the present application provides a communication system, Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a communication system provided by an embodiment of the present application. Figure 9 The communication system may include: the electronic device 010 shown in the above embodiment, and a terminal device 020 connected to the electronic device 010 for communication. For example, the electronic device 010 may be Figure 8 Electronic device shown.

[0070] Here, the electronic device 010 may have a key assembly 000, and by allowing the electronic device 010 to communicate with the terminal device 020, the terminal device 020 can be controlled after the key assembly 000 on the electronic device 010 is triggered. In this way, the terminal device 020 can be remotely controlled by the electronic device 010 having the key assembly 000.

[0071] In addition, the terminal device 020 may no longer have integrated buttons, but instead may be integrated into the electronic device 010 that is communicatively connected to the terminal device 020, thereby enabling a miniaturized design of the terminal device 020.

[0072] The above description of the various embodiments tends to emphasize the differences between the various embodiments, and the same or similar features can be referenced to each other. The features disclosed in the various product embodiments provided in this application can be combined arbitrarily to obtain new product embodiments if there is no conflict.

[0073] The product embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of units is merely a logical functional division. Actual implementations may employ alternative divisions, such as combining multiple units or components or integrating them into another system, or omitting or disabling certain features. Furthermore, the coupling, direct coupling, or communication connection between components shown or discussed may be through interfaces, while indirect coupling or communication connections between units may be electrical or mechanical.

[0074] This specification uses the phrase "in an embodiment," which can refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments. The terms "including," "comprising," "having," and the like as used with respect to the embodiments of the present disclosure are synonymous. The ordinal adjectives "first," "second," and "third" merely indicate that different instances of similar objects are being referenced and are not intended to imply that the objects so described must be in a given sequence in time, space, order, or in any other manner.

[0075] The above are only specific embodiments of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or replacements within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A key assembly, characterized in that: The key assembly comprises: a housing (100), a bracket (200), an elastic member (300) and a circuit board (400); A pressing portion (101) is provided on one side of the face shell (100) facing the bracket (200); The elastic member (300) comprises a supporting portion (301) and a positioning portion (302); the supporting portion (301) is provided with a first surface (S1) and a second surface (S2) that are arranged opposite to each other, and the first surface (S1) faces the face shell (100); The positioning portion (302) is provided with a positioning cavity (K1), and the pressing portion (101) is at least partially accommodated in the positioning cavity (K1); A trigger key (401) is provided on one side of the circuit board (400) facing the bracket (200); a portion of the positioning portion (302) protruding from the second surface (S2) passes through the bracket (200) to contact the trigger key (401).

2. The key assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The elastic member (300) includes a plurality of positioning portions (302), and a plurality of pressing portions (101) are provided on a side of the face shell (100) facing the bracket (200); the pressing portions (101) and the positioning portions (302) correspond one to one.

3. The key assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic member (300) further comprises a plurality of buffer portions (303), wherein the buffer portions (303) are located on the first surface (S1) of the support portion (301); The two positioning portions (302) and the two buffer portions (303) are arranged alternately.

4. The key assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side of the positioning portion (302) facing the surface shell (100) is flush with the side of the buffer portion (303) facing the surface shell (100).

5. The key assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The two positioning portions (302) and the two buffer portions (303) enclose a cavity (K2); An exhaust channel (L) communicating with the cavity (K2) is provided between the positioning portion (302) and the buffer portion (303).

6. The key assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A mounting groove (U) is provided on a side of the bracket (200) facing the face shell (100); the support portion (301) is at least partially accommodated in the mounting groove (U).

7. The key assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A positioning hole (V) is provided on a side of the bracket (200) facing the face shell (100); a portion of the positioning portion (302) protruding from the second surface (S2) passes through the positioning hole (V) to contact the trigger key (401).

8. The key assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: A clamping member (103) is provided on one side of the face shell (100) facing the bracket (200); a clamping groove (201) is provided on one side of the bracket (200) facing the face shell (100); Alternatively, a clamping groove (201) is provided on a side of the face shell (100) facing the bracket (200); and a clamping member (103) is provided on a side of the bracket (200) facing the face shell (100). Wherein, the clamping member (103) is clamped with the clamping groove (201).

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: A housing (001), and a key assembly (000) connected to the housing (001), wherein the key assembly (000) is the key assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A wireless communication terminal, characterized in that: The wireless communication terminal includes: a key assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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