Rubber keyboard for remote controller

Abstract

The utility model relates to a rubber keyboard for a remote controller, which comprises a bottom plate and a plurality of key components connected with the bottom plate. Each key assembly comprises a key shell, a connecting piece, a supporting column, a fixing seat and an elastic piece, one end of the connecting piece is connected with the key shell, the other end of the connecting piece is connected with the bottom plate, and the connecting piece is arranged along the peripheral edge of the key shell; the supporting column is installed in the key shell, the fixing base is installed at one end of the key shell, and the supporting column penetrates through the fixing base to abut against components on the control panel. One end of the elastic piece abuts against the key shell, the other end of the elastic piece abuts against the fixing base, and the supporting column is sleeved with the elastic piece. According to the rubber keyboard, the key shell is pressed downwards, the bottom of the key shell abuts against the control panel, and the key shell continues to be pressed downwards, so that the supporting column penetrates through the fixing base and abuts against components on the control panel; after the key shell is loosened, the supporting column is far away from the fixed seat by utilizing the elastic reset of the connecting piece and the elastic piece; even if the rubber material is aged, the supporting column can be far away from the fixing base through elastic reset of the elastic piece, and use is not affected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of keys, in particular to a rubber keyboard for a remote controller. Background Art

[0002] Television and air conditioner remote controls are often equipped with rubber keyboards for easy operation. However, after prolonged use, the rubber material on these keyboards ages, weakening their ability to recover and preventing them from rebounding effectively, impacting user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a rubber keyboard for a remote controller to address the above problems.

[0004] A rubber keyboard for a remote control comprises a base plate and a plurality of key assemblies connected to the base plate, wherein the base plate is connected to a control panel; each key assembly comprises a key housing, a connector, a support, a fixing seat, and an elastic member; one end of the connector is connected to the key housing and the other end is connected to the base plate, and the connector is arranged along the circumference of the key housing; the support is mounted within the key housing, and the fixing seat is mounted at one end of the key housing; the support passes through the fixing seat to abut against components on the control panel; one end of the elastic member abuts against the key housing and the other end abuts against the fixing seat, and the elastic member is sleeved on the support.

[0005] In one embodiment, the fixing seat includes a supporting portion and a sleeve portion connected to the supporting portion, the supporting portion is clamped to the button shell, and the pillar passes through the sleeve portion; one end of the elastic member abuts against the top of the sleeve portion.

[0006] In one embodiment, the bottom plate is provided with a plurality of through holes for accommodating the support blocks of the remote control housing.

[0007] In one embodiment, the top of the button housing is arc-shaped.

[0008] In one embodiment, the bottom plate is provided with a plurality of clearance grooves, and the clearance grooves are connected to two adjacent button assemblies.

[0009] In one embodiment, the elastic member is a spring.

[0010] In one embodiment, a receiving cavity is provided in the button shell to accommodate the support, the fixing seat and the elastic member.

[0011] In one embodiment, a light groove is provided at the bottom of the button shell to accommodate the light beads on the control panel.

[0012] In one embodiment, the button shell is made of light-transmitting rubber material.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0014] The rubber keyboard for a remote controller of the present invention is configured such that when the key shell is pressed down, the bottom of the key shell abuts against the control board under the elastic deformation of the connecting member. Continuing to press down the key shell forces the elastic member to deform, causing the pillar to pass through the fixing seat and abut against the components on the control board. After releasing the key shell, the elastic reset of the connecting member and the elastic member allows the pillar to be moved away from the fixing seat. Even if the rubber material ages and affects the reset of the connecting member, the elastic reset of the elastic member can still keep the pillar away from the fixing seat without affecting the use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a rubber keyboard for a remote control according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cutaway view of the rubber keypad for the remote control is shown.

[0017] The meanings of the numbers in the accompanying drawings are:

[0018] 100. Rubber keyboard for remote control;

[0019] 10. Bottom plate; 11. Through hole; 12. Make way groove; 20. Key assembly; 21. Key shell; 211. Accommodating cavity; 212. Lamp trough; 22. Connector; 23. Pillar; 24. Fixing seat; 241. Support part; 242. Sleeve part; 25. Elastic part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0021] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0023] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0024] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a rubber keyboard 100 for a remote control according to one embodiment of the utility model, includes a base plate 10 and a plurality of key assemblies 20 connected to the base plate 10, wherein the base plate 10 is connected to the control panel; each key assembly 20 includes a key housing 21, a connector 22, a support 23, a fixing seat 24, and an elastic member 25, wherein one end of the connector 22 is connected to the key housing 21 and the other end is connected to the base plate 10, and the connector 22 is arranged along the periphery of the key housing 21; the support 23 is mounted in the key housing 21, and the fixing seat 24 is mounted at one end of the key housing 21. The support 23 passes through the fixing seat 24 to abut against components on the control panel; one end of the elastic member 25 abuts against the key housing 21 and the other end abuts against the fixing seat 24, and the elastic member 25 is sleeved on the support 23. The rubber keyboard 100 for a remote control is released by pressing down on the key housing 21. Due to the elastic deformation of the connector 22, the bottom of the key housing 21 abuts the control panel. Further pressing down on the key housing 21 forces the elastic member 25 to deform, causing the support 23 to pass through the fixing seat 24 and abut against components on the control panel. After releasing the key housing 21, the elastic return of the connector 22 and the elastic member 25 allows the support 23 to move away from the fixing seat 24. Even if the rubber material ages and affects the return of the connector 22, the elastic return of the elastic member 25 can still keep the support 23 away from the fixing seat 24, without affecting the user's use.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the base plate 10 is connected to the control board; optionally, the base plate 10 is provided with a plurality of through holes 11 to accommodate the support block of the remote control housing. Furthermore, the base plate 10 is provided with a plurality of clearance grooves 12, each of which connects two adjacent button assemblies 20; preferably, the clearance grooves 12 are used to accommodate wires. In one embodiment, the base plate 10 is made of rubber.

[0028] Please also refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2Each of the button assemblies 20 includes a button shell 21, a connector 22, a pillar 23, a fixing seat 24 and an elastic member 25. Optionally, the top of the button shell 21 is arc-shaped; a receiving cavity 211 is provided in the button shell 21; further, a lamp groove 212 is provided at the bottom of the button shell 21 to accommodate the lamp beads on the control panel; further, the button shell 21, the connector 22, the pillar 23, and the fixing seat 24 are all made of translucent rubber material. In one embodiment, one end of a connector 22 is connected to the button housing 21, and the other end is connected to the base plate 10. The connector 22 is disposed along the periphery of the button housing 21. The pillar 23 is mounted within the button housing 21, and the fixing seat 24 is mounted at one end of the button housing 21. The pillar 23 passes through the fixing seat 24 to abut components on the control panel. Optionally, the fixing seat 24 includes a support portion 241 and a sleeve portion 242 connected to the support portion 241. The support portion 241 engages the button housing 21, and the pillar 23 passes through the sleeve portion 242. One end of the elastic member 25 abuts the button housing 21, and the other end abuts the fixing seat 24. The elastic member 25 is sleeved on the pillar 23. Optionally, one end of the elastic member 25 abuts the top of the sleeve portion 242. Furthermore, the elastic member 25 is a spring. The pillar 23, the fixing seat 24, and the elastic member 25 are all accommodated in the accommodating cavity 211.

[0029] During use, the button housing 21 is pressed downward. The elastic deformation of the connector 22 causes the bottom of the button housing 21 to abut the control panel. Further pressure on the button housing 21 forces the elastic member 25 to deform, causing the support 23 to penetrate the mounting base 24 and abut against components on the control panel. At this point, the light beads on the control panel illuminate, and the light shines through the button housing 21 to alert the user. After releasing the button housing 21, the elastic return of the connector 22 and the elastic member 25 allows the support 23 to move away from the mounting base 24. Even if the rubber material ages and affects the return of the connector 22, the elastic return of the elastic member 25 can still keep the support 23 away from the mounting base 24, extending the service life.

[0030] The rubber keyboard 100 for a remote controller of the present invention is configured such that by pressing down on the key housing 21, the bottom of the key housing 21 abuts against the control panel due to the elastic deformation of the connecting member 22. Continuing to press down on the key housing 21 forces the elastic member 25 to deform, causing the pillar 23 to pass through the fixing seat 24 and abut against components on the control panel. After releasing the key housing 21, the elastic return of the connecting member 22 and the elastic member 25 allows the pillar 23 to move away from the fixing seat 24. Even if the rubber material ages and affects the return of the connecting member 22, the elastic return of the elastic member 25 can still keep the pillar 23 away from the fixing seat 24, without affecting the user's use.

[0031] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0032] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present utility model patent shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rubber keyboard for a remote control, characterized in that: It includes a base plate and multiple button assemblies connected to the base plate, and the base plate is connected to the control board; each button assembly includes a button shell, a connecting piece, a pillar, a fixing seat and an elastic piece, one end of the connecting piece is connected to the button shell, and the other end is connected to the base plate, and the connecting piece is arranged along the circumference of the button shell; the pillar is installed in the button shell, and the fixing seat is installed at one end of the button shell, and the pillar passes through the fixing seat to abut against components on the control board; one end of the elastic piece abuts against the button shell, and the other end abuts against the fixing seat, and the elastic piece is sleeved on the pillar.

2. The rubber keyboard for remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat includes a supporting portion and a sleeve portion connected to the supporting portion, the supporting portion is clamped with the button shell, and the pillar passes through the sleeve portion; one end of the elastic member abuts against the top of the sleeve portion.

3. The rubber keyboard for remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate is provided with a plurality of through holes for accommodating the supporting blocks of the remote control housing.

4. The rubber keyboard for remote control according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the button shell is arc-shaped.

5. The rubber keyboard for remote control according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom plate is provided with a plurality of paving grooves, and the paving grooves are connected to two adjacent key components.

6. The rubber keyboard for remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic member is a spring.

7. The rubber keyboard for a remote controller according to claim 1, wherein: The button shell is provided with an accommodating cavity for accommodating the pillar, the fixing seat and the elastic member.

8. The rubber keyboard for a remote controller according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the button shell is provided with a lamp groove to accommodate the lamp beads on the control panel.

9. The rubber keyboard for a remote controller according to claim 1, wherein: The button shell is made of light-transmitting rubber material.

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