Key assembly and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electronic equipment, in particular to a key assembly and electronic equipment, the key assembly comprises a key body and a connecting strip, the key body comprises a pressing part and a connecting part, the connecting part is connected with the pressing part, the pressing part is provided with a pressing face and a plurality of side faces adjacent to the pressing face, and the connecting strip is connected with the pressing face. The pressing surface is the surface, deviating from the connecting part, of the pressing part; the connecting strip is embedded in the connecting part, and at least one limiting protrusion is arranged on the connecting strip and protrudes out of the side face of the pressing part. The shake of the key assembly can be inhibited to at least a certain extent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and in particular to a key assembly and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] With the development and advancement of technology, electronic devices such as mobile phones have become necessities of life. These electronic devices often have buttons that respond to pressing in a predetermined direction to activate a predetermined function, such as turning on the device or adjusting the volume. However, in the related art, buttons on electronic devices are prone to shaking.

[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background technology section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a key assembly and an electronic device, thereby suppressing the shaking of the key assembly to at least a certain extent.

[0005] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present disclosure, a key assembly is provided, the key assembly comprising:

[0006] A button body, the button body comprising a pressing portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion being connected to the pressing portion, the pressing portion having a pressing surface and a plurality of side surfaces adjacent to the pressing surface, the pressing surface being a side of the pressing portion facing away from the connecting portion;

[0007] A connecting bar is embedded in the connecting portion, and at least one limiting protrusion is provided on the connecting bar, and the limiting protrusion protrudes from the side surface of the pressing portion.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the connecting strip is embedded in a side surface of the connecting portion, and the side surface of the connecting portion is parallel to a side surface of the pressing portion.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the connecting portion includes a main body segment and at least one end segment, wherein the end segment is connected to one end of the main body segment along a first direction, and the first direction is a length direction of the button body;

[0010] The connecting strip includes a first connecting section and a second connecting section, the first connecting section is embedded in the main section, the second connecting section is embedded in the end section, and the limiting protrusion is provided on the second connecting section.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second connecting segment is arc-shaped, and the angle between the line connecting the limiting protrusion and the center of the second connecting segment and the first connecting segment is 40 degrees to 50 degrees.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the second connecting segment includes:

[0013] a first sub-connection segment, wherein the first sub-connection segment and the first connection segment are not collinear;

[0014] A transition section connects the first connecting section and the first sub-connecting section, and the limiting protrusion is provided on the transition section.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the connecting strip surrounds the connecting portion.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the projection of the connecting portion along the second direction on the pressing portion is located within the edge of the pressing portion, the projection of the connecting strip along the second direction on the pressing portion is located within the edge of the pressing portion, and the second direction is perpendicular to the pressing surface.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the limiting protrusion and the connecting strip are an integrally formed structure.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided, comprising:

[0019] The above-mentioned button assembly;

[0020] A device body, wherein the device body is provided with a mounting hole, and the button assembly is arranged in the mounting hole;

[0021] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the device body includes:

[0022] The frame, the mounting hole is provided on the frame, and the pressing portion at least partially protrudes from the outer surface of the frame.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting hole gradually widens in a direction away from the outer surface of the frame.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the mounting hole has an axis along the second direction, and an angle between the axis of the mounting hole and a side wall of the mounting hole is 3 degrees to 6 degrees.

[0025] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the button assembly has an initial position relative to the device body, and when the button assembly is in the initial position, the limiting protrusion abuts against the side wall of the mounting hole.

[0026] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may have the following beneficial effects:

[0027] The key assembly provided in the disclosed embodiments incorporates a connecting strip embedded within the connecting portion and provided with a limiting protrusion on the connecting strip, the limiting protrusion protruding from the side of the pressing portion. This allows the limiting protrusion to limit the key assembly's position when installed in an electronic device, thereby at least partially suppressing the key assembly's shaking. Furthermore, the limiting protrusion is connected to the key body via the connecting strip, making it easier to manufacture and reducing production costs.

[0028] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a key assembly provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a button body provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a first connecting bar provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a second connecting bar provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a third connecting bar provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device provided as an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Figure 8 The present invention provides a schematic block diagram of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Description of reference numerals:

[0039] 100, button assembly; 10, button body; 11, pressing portion; 12, connecting portion; 121, main body segment; 122, end segment; 101, pressing surface; 20, connecting strip; 21, first connecting segment; 22, second connecting segment; 221, first sub-connecting segment; 222, transition segment; 30, limiting protrusion; 200, device body; 210, frame;

[0040] 802, processing component; 804, memory; 806, power supply component; 808, multimedia component; 810, audio component; 812, interface, 814, sensor component; 816, communication component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance. The term "plurality" refers to two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined. Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of the present application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. To make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] In the related art, a key assembly is provided on an electronic device, and the key assembly can move in response to a user's press. A mounting hole can be provided on the electronic device, and the key assembly is installed in the mounting hole, and the key assembly can move along the mounting hole. For example, the movement of the key along the mounting hole can be recorded as movement in the Z direction. In the electronic device, the key assembly moves along the Z direction, thereby completing the preset function of the key. Ideally, the key cannot move in the X and Y directions perpendicular to the Z direction due to the limitation of the mounting hole. However, due to reasons such as manufacturing and assembly accuracy, there is a gap between the key assembly and the side wall of the mounting hole, which causes the key assembly to move in the X and Y directions, that is, the key assembly is prone to shaking.

[0044] The exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure first provides a key assembly 100, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the key assembly 100 includes a key body 10 and a connecting strip 20. The key body 10 includes a pressing portion 11 and a connecting portion 12. The connecting portion 12 is connected to the pressing portion 11. The pressing portion 11 has a pressing surface 101 and multiple side surfaces adjacent to the pressing surface 101. The pressing surface 101 is the side of the pressing portion 11 facing away from the connecting portion 12. The connecting strip 20 is embedded in the connecting portion 12 and is provided with at least one limiting protrusion 30. The limiting protrusion 30 protrudes from the side of the pressing portion 11.

[0045] The key assembly 100 provided in the disclosed embodiment has a connecting strip 20 embedded in the connecting portion 12 and a limiting protrusion 30 provided on the connecting strip 20. The limiting protrusion 30 protrudes from the side of the pressing portion 11. When the key assembly 100 is installed in an electronic device, the limiting protrusion 30 is used to limit the key assembly 100, thereby at least to some extent suppressing the shaking of the key assembly 100. Furthermore, the limiting protrusion 30 is connected to the key body 10 via the connecting strip 20, which facilitates processing and helps reduce production costs.

[0046] The key assembly 100 provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below through multiple embodiments:

[0047] The button body 10 includes a pressing portion 11 and a connecting portion 12. The connecting portion 12 is connected to the pressing portion 11. The pressing portion 11 has a pressing surface 101 and multiple side surfaces adjacent to the pressing surface 101. The pressing surface 101 is the side of the pressing portion 11 facing away from the connecting portion 12. When the button assembly 100 is in use, the user applies pressure perpendicular to the pressing surface 101 to the button assembly 100, causing the button assembly 100 to move in a direction perpendicular to the pressing surface 101.

[0048] The key body 10 can be made of metal. This ensures the strength of the key body 10 and prevents deformation when pressed. The pressing portion 11 and the connecting portion 12 are integrally formed. For example, the pressing portion 11 and the connecting portion 12 can be machined from a single piece of blank; alternatively, the pressing portion 11 and the connecting portion 12 can be integrally formed by casting or other methods.

[0049] The projection of the connecting portion 12 along the second direction onto the pressing portion 11 is located within the edge of the pressing portion 11, that is, the connecting portion 12 does not protrude from the surface of the pressing portion 11. The pressing portion 11 has a columnar structure, and the connecting portion 12 also has a columnar structure. The area of ​​the pressing portion 11 cut by a cross section parallel to the pressing surface 101 is greater than or equal to the area of ​​the connecting portion 12 cut by a cross section parallel to the pressing surface 101.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the key body 10 is in a strip shape, i.e., the key body 10 has a length direction, and the size of the key body 10 in the length direction is greater than the size of the key body 10 in other directions. For example, the key body 10 can be in a cuboid or approximately cuboid structure. For example, the pressing part 11 is in a cuboid or approximately cuboid structure, and the connecting part 12 is in a cuboid or approximately cuboid structure.

[0051] In the electronic device, the side surface of the pressing part 11 is opposite to the side wall of the mounting hole. Ideally, the side surface of the pressing part 11 is in contact with the side wall of the mounting hole or there is a very small gap between the side surface of the pressing part 11 and the side wall of the mounting hole. However, due to processing and installation errors and the need to prevent key jamming, there is a large gap between the side surfaces of the pressing part 11. A limiting protrusion 30 protruding from the side surface of the pressing part 11 is provided on the key body 10. In order to prevent key jamming, the limiting protrusion 30 is made of a flexible material such as rubber or silicone. If the limiting protrusion 30 is directly connected to the key body 10, the connection strength is low and the limiting protrusion 30 may fall off during long-term use. Moreover, the connecting glue between the limiting protrusion 30 and the key body 10 affects the flexibility of the limiting protrusion 30. In order to solve this problem, the connecting strip 20 is embedded in the key body 10, and the limiting protrusion 30 is provided on the connecting strip 20.

[0052] When the key assembly is provided in the electronic device, the pressing part 11 at least partially protrudes from the surface of the electronic device. Therefore, in order to ensure the consistency of the appearance of the electronic device, the connecting strip 20 is provided on the connecting part 12, so that the connecting strip 20 can be prevented from being exposed to the outside of the electronic device. The consistency of the appearance of the electronic device is improved, and the connecting strip 20 can be protected to prevent the connecting strip 20 from being damaged or contaminated.

[0053] The connecting strip 20 can be embedded in the side surface of the connecting part 12, and the side surface of the connecting part 12 is parallel to the side surface of the pressing part 11. A connecting groove can be formed in the side surface of the connecting part 12, and the connecting strip 20 is embedded in the connecting groove. By providing the connecting strip 20 on the side surface of the connecting part 12, on the one hand, it is convenient for processing and forming, and on the other hand, since the side surface of the connecting part 12 is opposite to the side wall of the mounting hole, when the limiting protrusion 30 is provided on the side surface of the connecting part 12, the limiting protrusion 30 can directly abut against the side wall of the mounting hole, thereby facilitating limiting.

[0054] As shown in Figure 3 The limiting protrusion 30 and the connecting strip 20 are integrally formed. The connecting strip 20 and the limiting protrusion 30 can be formed on the connecting part 12 by injection molding. The key body 10 provided with the connecting groove is placed in the injection mold, and a flexible material (such as silicone or rubber) is injected into the injection mold to form the connecting strip 20 and the limiting protrusion 30.

[0055] For example, the connecting bar 20 can be arranged around the connecting portion 12, and the connecting portion 12 is provided with a groove surrounding the connecting portion 12, and the connecting bar 20 is embedded in the groove. The connecting bar 20 is annular and embedded in the groove of the connecting portion 12. This annular structure can improve the connection stability of the connecting bar 20 and the connecting portion 12.

[0056] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 12 includes a main body section 121 and at least one end section 122. The end section 122 is connected to one end of the main body section 121 along a first direction, where the first direction is the length of the key body 10. For example, the end section 122 may be formed by a chamfered or rounded corner along the length of the connecting portion 12. The connecting portion 12 may include a first end section and a second end section, respectively disposed at opposite ends of the main body section 121.

[0057] The connecting strip 20 includes a first connecting segment 21 and a second connecting segment 22. The first connecting segment 21 is embedded in the main segment 121, and the second connecting segment 22 is embedded in the end segment 122. The limiting protrusion 30 is provided on the second connecting segment 22. When the end segments 122 are respectively provided at both ends of the connecting portion 12, the second connecting segment 22 is connected to both ends of the first connecting segment 21.

[0058] In one possible implementation, Figure 4 As shown, the end section 122 is semi-cylindrical. For example, the end section 122 is formed by processing a rounded corner on the connecting portion 12, and the diameter of the rounded corner is the same as the length of the short side of the connecting portion 12. The second connecting portion 22 is arc-shaped, and the angle (angle α) between the line connecting the center of the limiting protrusion 30 and the second connecting portion 22 and the first connecting portion 21 is 40 degrees to 50 degrees. For example, the angle between the line connecting the center of the limiting protrusion 30 and the second connecting portion 22 and the first connecting portion 21 can be 40 degrees, 45 degrees, or 50 degrees. Two limiting protrusions 30 can be provided on the second connecting portion 22, and the two limiting protrusions 30 are symmetrical along the long axis of the connecting portion 12.

[0059] By providing the limiting protrusions 30 in the region of 40 degrees to 50 degrees on the second connecting section 22, the limiting protrusions 30 can resist the pushing force in the X and Y directions. This can reduce the number of limiting protrusions 30 on the connecting strip 20. This solves the problem of the key assembly shaking in the X and Y directions on the one hand, and avoids the problem of key jamming caused by too many limiting protrusions 30 on the other hand.

[0060] In another possible embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the end section 122 is formed by the chamfer or rounded corner of the end of the connecting portion 12. The connecting portion 12 has a first side surface and a second side surface perpendicular to each other, and a transition surface is provided between the first side surface and the second side surface, and the transition surface is a rounded corner or chamfer.

[0061] On this basis, the second connecting section includes a first sub-connecting section 221 and a transition section 222, the first sub-connecting section 221 is not collinear with the first connecting section, and the transition section 222 connects the first connecting section and the first sub-connecting section 221. The limiting protrusion 30 is arranged on the transition section 222. For example, the first connecting section is arranged on the first side surface of the connecting portion 12, the first sub-connecting section 221 is arranged on the second side surface of the connecting portion 12, and the transition section 222 is arranged on the transition surface.

[0062] By arranging the limiting protrusion 30 on the transition section 222, for example, the limiting protrusion 30 is arranged at a middle position of the transition section 222, so that the limiting protrusion 30 can resist the pushing force in the X direction and the Y direction. In this way, the number of limiting protrusions 30 on the connecting strip 20 can be reduced, which on the one hand solves the problem of shaking of the key assembly in the X direction and the Y direction, and on the other hand avoids the problem of easy key jamming caused by too many limiting protrusions 30.

[0063] The connecting portion 12 is projected on the edge of the pressing portion 11 along the second direction, and the connecting strip 20 is projected on the edge of the pressing portion 11 along the second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the pressing surface 101. That is, the connecting strip 20 does not protrude from the side surface of the pressing portion 11, thereby avoiding the risk of key jamming caused by the contact between the connecting strip 20 and the side wall of the mounting hole.

[0064] The key assembly 100 provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure has the following advantages. By embedding the connecting strip 20 in the connecting portion 12 and arranging the limiting protrusion 30 on the connecting strip 20, the limiting protrusion 30 protrudes from the side surface of the pressing portion 11. When the key assembly 100 is installed on the electronic device, the limiting protrusion 30 is used to limit the key assembly 100, thereby at least to some extent inhibiting the shaking of the key assembly 100. Furthermore, the connecting strip 20 is used to connect the limiting protrusion 30 to the key body 10, which is easy to process and is conducive to reducing production costs.

[0065] The embodiment of the present disclosure also provides an electronic device, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in the figures, the electronic device includes the key assembly 100 and a device main body 200. The device main body 200 is provided with a mounting hole, and the key assembly 100 is arranged in the mounting hole.

[0066] The electronic device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, an e-book reader, an MP3 player, an MP4 player, a notebook computer, a car machine, or a desktop computer, a portable terminal, a laptop terminal, a desktop terminal, a sports camera, a drone, a monitor camera, or the like.

[0067] In some embodiments, the device body 200 includes a frame 210, the mounting hole is provided in the frame 210, and the pressing portion 11 at least partially protrudes from the outer surface of the frame 210. That is, the key assembly 100 is a side key of the electronic device.

[0068] Because the limit protrusion 30 is provided on the key body 10 and abuts against the side wall of the mounting hole, when the key is pressed to the working position, the friction between the limit protrusion 30 and the mounting hole may prevent the key assembly 100 from rebounding, causing the key to become stuck. To address this problem, the mounting hole gradually widens as it moves away from the outer surface of the frame 210. In other words, the closer the mounting hole is to the storage space inside the electronic device, the larger its cross-sectional area.

[0069] The key assembly 100 has an initial position and an operating position relative to the device body 200. When pressed, the key assembly 100 moves from the initial position to the operating position. When the key assembly 100 is in the initial position, the limiting protrusion 30 abuts against the side wall of the mounting hole. When the key assembly 100 is in the operating position, a gap exists between the limiting protrusion 30 and the side wall of the mounting hole.

[0070] By configuring the mounting hole to be gradually widened, the distance between the limiting protrusion 30 and the side wall of the mounting hole increases as the key moves from the initial position to the working position, thereby preventing the key assembly 100 from getting stuck when rebounding from the working position to the initial position.

[0071] For example, the mounting hole can be linearly widened, which is easy to process and low-cost. The mounting hole has an axis along the second direction, and the axis of the mounting hole and the side wall of the mounting hole have a preset angle (angle β), which is 3 degrees to 6 degrees. For example, the preset angle can be 3 degrees, 4 degrees, 5 degrees, or 6 degrees.

[0072] It is understood that in the disclosed embodiment, the mounting hole is not limited to being widened linearly, and the mounting hole may also be widened in a stepped manner or partially widened. For example, a guide groove may be provided on the side wall of the mounting hole, the guide groove corresponding to the limiting protrusion 30, and the depth of the guide groove increases as it moves away from the outer surface of the frame 210.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, some areas of the mounting hole are gradually widened, while others are straight. The gradually widened portion faces the second connecting segment, while the straight portion faces the first connecting segment. The gradually widened portion facing the second connecting segment prevents key jamming. The straight portion facing the first connecting segment guides the key assembly when pressed.

[0074] The electronic device may further include a display device, a mainboard, and a back cover. The display device and the back cover are respectively disposed on either side of the frame 210 and are respectively connected to the frame 210 to form a housing space. The mainboard is disposed within the housing space and is provided with a switch module. The switch module and the key assembly 100 are disposed opposite each other. When the key assembly 100 is pressed, the key assembly 100 triggers the switch module.

[0075] The display device forms the display surface of the electronic device, which is used to display images, text and other information. The display device can be a display screen of the type of liquid crystal display (LCD) or organic light-emitting diode display (OLED). The display device may include a display area and a non-display area. The display area performs the display function of the display device and is used to display images, text and other information. The non-display area does not display information. The non-display area can be used to set functional modules such as cameras, receivers, and proximity sensors. In some embodiments, the non-display area may include at least one area located above and below the display area. The display device may be a full screen. In this case, the display device can display information in full screen, so that the electronic device has a larger screen-to-body ratio. The display device only includes a display area, but does not include a non-display area. Alternatively, the display device may be a folding display device, in which case the electronic device may be a folding electronic device.

[0076] The back cover forms the rear surface of the electronic device and can be metal or non-metallic. Optical components can be mounted on the back cover. For example, a camera assembly and a flash can be mounted on the back cover. A lens decoration can also be mounted on the back cover, surrounding the camera assembly and flash.

[0077] like Figure 8 As shown, the electronic device may also include one or more of the following components: a processing component 802 , a memory 804 , a power component 806 , a multimedia component 808 , an audio component 810 , an input / output (I / O) interface 812 , a sensor component 814 , and a communication component 816 .

[0078] The processing component 802 generally controls the overall operation of the electronic device, such as operations associated with display, phone calls, data communications, camera operation, and recording operations. The processing component 802 may include one or more processors 820 to execute instructions to perform all or part of the steps of the above-described method. In addition, the processing component 802 may include one or more modules to facilitate interaction between the processing component 802 and other components. For example, the processing component 802 may include a multimedia module to facilitate interaction between the multimedia component 808 and the processing component 802.

[0079] Memory 804 is configured to store various types of data to support operations of the device. Examples of such data include instructions for any application or method operating on the electronic device, contact data, phonebook data, messages, pictures, videos, and so on. Memory 804 can be implemented by any type of volatile or nonvolatile storage devices or a combination thereof such as static random access memory (SRAM), electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), programmable read only memory (PROM), read only memory (ROM), magnetic memory, flash memory, magnetic disks, or optical disks.

[0080] Power component 806 provides power to various components of the electronic device. Power component 806 can include a power management system, one or more power supplies, and other components associated with generating, managing, and distributing power for the electronic device.

[0081] Multimedia component 808 includes a screen providing an output interface between the electronic device and a user. In some embodiments, the screen can include a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a touch panel (TP). If the screen includes a touch panel, the screen can be implemented as a touch screen to receive an input signal from a user. The touch panel includes one or more touch sensors to sense a touch, a slide, and a gesture on the touch panel. The touch sensor can not only sense a boundary of a touching or a sliding action, but also detect duration and pressure related to the touching or sliding action. In some embodiments, the multimedia component 808 includes a front camera and / or a back camera. The front and / or back camera can receive external multimedia data when the device is in an operating mode, such as a photographing mode or a video mode. Each of the front and back camera can be a fixed optical lens system or have a focal length and optical zoom capability.

[0082] Audio component 810 is configured to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component 810 includes a microphone (MIC) configured to receive external audio signals when the electronic device is in an operating mode, such as a call mode, a recording mode, and a voice recognition mode. The received audio signals can be further stored in memory 804 or transmitted via communication component 816. In some embodiments, the audio component 810 also includes a speaker for outputting audio signals.

[0083] I / O interface 812 provides an interface between processing component 802 and peripheral interface modules, which can be a keyboard, a click wheel, buttons, and so on. The buttons can include, but are not limited to, a home button, a volume button, a start button, and a lock button.

[0084] The sensor assembly 814 includes one or more sensors for providing various aspects of status assessment for the electronic device. For example, the sensor assembly 814 can detect the open / closed state of the device, the relative positioning of components, such as the display and keypad of the electronic device. The sensor assembly 814 can also detect changes in the position of the electronic device or a component of the electronic device, the presence or absence of user contact with the electronic device, the orientation or acceleration / deceleration of the electronic device, and the temperature change of the electronic device. The sensor assembly 814 may include a proximity sensor configured to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. The sensor assembly 814 may also include a light sensor, such as a CMOS or CCD image sensor, for use in imaging applications. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly 814 may also include an accelerometer, a gyroscope sensor, a magnetic sensor, a pressure sensor, or a temperature sensor.

[0085] The communication component 816 is configured to facilitate wired or wireless communication between the electronic device and other devices. The electronic device can access a wireless network based on a communication standard, such as WiFi, 3G, 4G, 5G, other communication standards, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the communication component 816 receives a broadcast signal or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management system via a broadcast channel. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the communication component 816 also includes a near field communication (NFC) module to facilitate short-range communication. For example, the NFC module can be implemented based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, infrared data association (IrDA) technology, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, Bluetooth (BT) technology and other technologies.

[0086] The electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure includes a key assembly 100. In the key assembly 100, a connecting strip 20 is embedded in the connecting portion 12, and a limiting protrusion 30 is provided on the connecting strip 20. The limiting protrusion 30 protrudes from the side of the pressing portion 11. When the key assembly 100 is installed in the electronic device, the limiting protrusion 30 is used to limit the key assembly 100, thereby at least to some extent suppressing the shaking of the key assembly 100. In addition, the limiting protrusion 30 is connected to the key body 10 via the connecting strip 20, which facilitates processing and helps reduce production costs.

[0087] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present disclosure after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure being indicated by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A key assembly, characterized in that: The button assembly includes: A button body, the button body comprising a pressing portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion being connected to the pressing portion, the pressing portion having a pressing surface and a plurality of side surfaces adjacent to the pressing surface, the pressing surface being a side of the pressing portion facing away from the connecting portion; A connecting bar is embedded in the connecting portion, and at least one limiting protrusion is provided on the connecting bar, and the limiting protrusion protrudes from the side surface of the pressing portion.

2. The key assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting strip is embedded in a side surface of the connecting portion, and the side surface of the connecting portion is parallel to a side surface of the pressing portion.

3. The key assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting portion includes a main body segment and at least one end segment, wherein the end segment is connected to one end of the main body segment along a first direction, and the first direction is the length direction of the button body; The connecting strip includes a first connecting section and a second connecting section, the first connecting section is embedded in the main section, the second connecting section is embedded in the end section, and the limiting protrusion is provided on the second connecting section.

4. The key assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The second connecting section is in an arc shape, and the angle between the line connecting the limiting protrusion and the center of the second connecting section and the first connecting section is 40 degrees to 50 degrees.

5. The key assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The second connecting section includes: a first sub-connection segment, wherein the first sub-connection segment and the first connection segment are not collinear; A transition section connects the first connecting section and the first sub-connecting section, and the limiting protrusion is provided on the transition section.

6. The key assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting strip surrounds the connecting portion.

7. The key assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The projection of the connecting portion along the second direction onto the pressing portion is located within the edge of the pressing portion, the projection of the connecting strip along the second direction onto the pressing portion is located within the edge of the pressing portion, and the second direction is perpendicular to the pressing surface.

8. The key assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The limiting protrusion and the connecting strip are an integrally formed structure.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that: The electronic device comprises: The key assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8; The device body is provided with a mounting hole, and the button assembly is arranged in the mounting hole.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein The device body includes: The frame, the mounting hole is provided on the frame, and the pressing portion at least partially protrudes from the outer surface of the frame.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein: The mounting hole gradually widens in a direction away from the outer surface of the frame.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein: The mounting hole has an axis along the second direction, and an included angle between the axis of the mounting hole and a side wall of the mounting hole is 3 degrees to 6 degrees.

13. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein The button assembly has an initial position relative to the device body. When the button assembly is in the initial position, the limiting protrusion abuts against the side wall of the mounting hole.

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