Key and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a key and electronic equipment, the key can comprise a connecting assembly and an adjusting assembly, the connecting assembly is provided with a first surface and a second surface which are distributed along a pressing direction and are opposite to each other, the distance between the first surface and the second surface is gradually reduced along a first direction which meets a vertical condition with the pressing direction, and the connecting assembly is at least used for connecting a pressing part which can move along the pressing direction under the action of pressing force; the adjusting assembly at least partially extends into the position between the first surface and the second surface in the first direction and extrudes the first surface and the second surface, and the adjusting assembly can be maintained in the target state that the first surface and the second surface are extruded.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of button technology, and more particularly to a button and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] When the pressing part of the button is pressed, it moves along the pressing direction and triggers a specific function or operation.

[0003] However, in related technologies, the multiple components of the button have tolerances in the pressing direction, which affects the user's hand feel during use. Utility Model Content

[0004] This disclosure provides a button and an electronic device, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides a button, which may include: a connecting component and an adjusting component. The connecting component has a first surface and a second surface distributed along a pressing direction and opposite to each other. The distance between the first surface and the second surface gradually decreases along a first direction that satisfies a perpendicular condition to the pressing direction. The connecting component is at least used to connect a pressing part that can move along the pressing direction under the action of pressing force. The adjusting component extends at least partially along the first direction between the first surface and the second surface and squeezes the first surface and the second surface respectively. The adjusting component is capable of maintaining a target state of squeezing the first surface and the second surface.

[0006] In some embodiments, when the adjusting component is subjected to a first force along the first direction, the adjusting component maintains a first target state; when the adjusting component is subjected to a second force along the first direction, the adjusting component maintains a second target state, the second force being greater than the first force, and the relative distance between the first surface and the second surface in the second target state being greater than the relative distance between the first surface and the second surface in the first target state.

[0007] In some embodiments, the plane containing at least one of the first and second surfaces has an angle with the first direction, such that the distance between the first and second surfaces gradually decreases along the first direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connecting component includes: a first structural member, a circuit board, and a limiting member; the first structural member is provided with a first groove and a button hole, the button hole is corresponding to the sidewall of the first groove and communicates with the first groove, the sidewall of the first groove opposite to the button hole forms a second surface, and the button hole is used to assemble the pressing part; the circuit board is disposed in the first groove and is opposite to the button hole; the limiting member is disposed in the first groove and is located on the side of the circuit board away from the button hole, and the surface of the limiting member away from the circuit board is opposite to the second surface to form the first surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly includes: a second structural member having a connector, a first extension arm, and a second extension arm; the connector is located in the first groove and abuts against the first surface and the second surface; the first extension arm is connected to one end of the connector, the first extension arm is located in the first groove and abuts against one end of the circuit board, and the first extension arm has a first through hole; the second extension arm is connected to the other end of the connector, the second extension arm is located in the first groove and abuts against the other end of the circuit board, and the second extension arm has a second through hole; wherein, the adjustment assembly further includes: a first fastener and a second fastener, the first fastener passing through the first through hole and the first structural member, and fixed relative to the first through hole and the first structural member; the second fastener passing through the second through hole and the first structural member, and fixed relative to the second through hole and the first structural member.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first fastener has a first rod and a first limiting portion. The first rod passes through the first through hole and the first structural member and engages with the first structural member in a concave-convex fit. The first limiting portion is connected to one end of the first rod and abuts against the surface of the first extension arm away from the first structural member. The second fastener has a second rod and a second limiting portion. The second rod passes through the second through hole and the first structural member and engages with the first structural member in a concave-convex fit. The second limiting portion is connected to one end of the second rod and abuts against the surface of the second extension arm away from the first structural member.

[0011] In some embodiments, the adjustment component may further include: a first elastic member and a second elastic member, wherein the first elastic member is located within the first through hole, and both ends of the first elastic member abut against the first limiting portion and the first structural member, respectively; the second elastic member is located within the second through hole, and both ends of the second elastic member abut against the second limiting portion and the first structural member, respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, both the first through hole and the second through hole are stepped holes; the adjustment component may further include: a third elastic member and a fourth elastic member, the third elastic member being located in the first through hole, and the two ends of the third elastic member respectively abutting against the first limiting portion and the stepped surface of the first through hole; the fourth elastic member being located in the second through hole, and the two ends of the fourth elastic member respectively abutting against the second limiting portion and the stepped surface of the second through hole.

[0013] In a second aspect, this disclosure provides an electronic device, which may include: a housing and a button, the button being disposed on the housing, the button including: a connecting component and an adjusting component, the connecting component having a first surface and a second surface distributed along a pressing direction and opposite to each other, the distance between the first surface and the second surface gradually decreasing along a first direction satisfying a perpendicular condition to the pressing direction, the connecting component being at least used to connect a pressing part capable of moving along the pressing direction under the action of pressing force; at least a portion of the adjusting component extends along the first direction between the first surface and the second surface, and respectively presses the first surface and the second surface, and the adjusting component is capable of maintaining a target state of pressing the first surface and the second surface; wherein, at least a portion of the connecting component belongs to the housing, so that the pressing part is exposed from the outside of the housing.

[0014] In some embodiments, the housing includes: a first partial housing and a second partial housing; an openable connection between the first partial housing and the second partial housing; when the first partial housing and the second partial housing are connected to form an assembly space, a portion of the connecting assembly and the adjusting assembly are located in the assembly space; when the first partial housing and the second partial housing are opened, the adjusting assembly is exposed.

[0015] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution disclosed herein. In order to better understand the technical means of this disclosure and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this disclosure or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the button structure (first-person perspective) provided in this disclosure;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the button (second perspective) structure provided in this disclosure;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the button (third-person perspective) provided in this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the button (fourth-person perspective) provided in this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the first structural component of the button provided in this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the button provided in this disclosure Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the button provided in this disclosure Figure 2 .

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 10. Button; 11. Connecting component; 111. First surface; 112. Second surface; 113. First structural component; 1131. First groove; 1132. Button hole; 114. Circuit board; 115. Limiting component; 12. Adjusting component; 121. Second structural component; 1211. Connecting body; 1212. First extension arm; 1213. Second extension arm; 1214. First through hole; 1215. Second through hole; 122. First fastener; 1221. First rod; 1222. First limiting part; 123. Second fastener; 1231. Second rod; 1232. Second limiting part; 13. Pressing part; 124. First elastic element; 125. Second elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of this disclosure by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of this disclosure. This disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0027] These embodiments are provided to make the disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, material composition, numerical expressions, and values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.

[0028] It should be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the permissible margin of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the permissible margin of error. Terms such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after the word, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well.

[0030] It should also be noted that, in the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure depending on the specific circumstances. When a particular device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the particular device and the first or second device.

[0031] All terms used in this disclosure have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0032] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0033] When the pressing part of the button is pressed, it moves along the pressing direction and triggers a specific function or operation.

[0034] However, in related technologies, the multiple components of the button have tolerances in the pressing direction, which affects the user's hand feel during use.

[0035] While controlling the design precision of each component can reduce the tolerance of multiple components in the pressing direction, this method can lead to more defective products due to insufficient precision, thus causing new problems. To address this, the inventors propose a button 10. The connecting component 11 of this button 10 (including components of the button 10 in the pressing direction, such as circuit board 114 and limiting member 115) has a first surface 111 and a second surface 112. The distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along a first direction that satisfies a perpendicular condition to the pressing direction. An adjusting component 12 is disposed between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 to correspond to the pressing direction of the pressing part 13, and abuts against the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 respectively to absorb the tolerance of multiple components in the pressing direction, thereby ensuring a good tactile feel during user operation.

[0036] First aspect

[0037] This disclosure provides a button 10, see [link] Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the button 10 may include a connecting component 11 and an adjusting component 12. The connecting component 11 has a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 distributed along the pressing direction and opposite to each other. The distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along a first direction that satisfies the perpendicular condition to the pressing direction. The connecting component 11 is at least used to connect a pressing part 13 that can move along the pressing direction under the action of pressing force. The adjusting component 12 extends at least partially along the first direction between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 and squeezes the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 respectively. The adjusting component 12 can maintain the target state of squeezing the first surface 111 and the second surface 112.

[0038] Button 10 can be installed in electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, servers, televisions, and audio equipment. When the pressing part 13 of button 10 is pressed (e.g., a user's finger or a robot's finger applies pressure to the pressing part 13), the pressing part 13 moves along the pressing direction and triggers a specific function or operation (e.g., turning on, turning off, or playing music on an electronic device).

[0039] A connecting component 11 is used at least to connect the button 10 to an electronic device and is capable of connecting an adjustment component 12. A first surface 111 and a second surface 112 of the connecting component 11 are distributed along the pressing direction and face each other, while the distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 decreases along a first direction, which is perpendicular to the pressing direction, as shown in the example: [See...] Figure 4 and Figure 7As shown, when the pressing direction is from right to left, the first surface 111 is to the right of the second surface 112, and the first direction is from top to bottom. The first direction and the pressing direction satisfy the perpendicular condition, which can be that the angle between the first direction and the pressing direction is 90 degrees, or the angle between the first direction and the pressing direction is close to 90 degrees, such as 89 degrees, 91 degrees, 92 degrees, etc. The pressing part 13 connected to the connecting assembly 11 (e.g., Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 The button shown can move along the pressing direction and trigger a specific function or operation after being pressed, and in the process, the pressure is transmitted to the part of the connecting component 11 corresponding to the first surface 111 and the second surface 112.

[0040] The adjustment component 12 is used at least to adjust / absorb the tolerance of the button 10 in the pressing direction to ensure the tactile feel during user operation. Part or all of the adjustment component 12 extends along the first direction between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112, and abuts against the first surface 111 and the second surface 112, to absorb the tolerance of multiple components in the pressing direction, thereby ensuring the tactile feel during user operation. Since the distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along the first direction, the depth of the adjustment component 12 extending along the first direction between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 can be adjusted according to different tolerances, thereby adjusting the relative distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 to accommodate adjustments for different dimensional tolerances.

[0041] In one example, an electronic device is a mobile phone, which has buttons 10 for volume up, volume down, power on / off, etc. At least one button 10 may include: a connection component 11 and an adjustment component 12, see [link to example]. Figures 1 to 7As shown, the connecting component 11 has a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 distributed along the pressing direction and opposite to each other. The distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along a first direction that satisfies the perpendicular condition to the pressing direction. The pressing part 13 can press the portion of the connecting component 11 corresponding to the first surface 111 towards the second surface 112. The adjusting component 12 extends at least partially between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 along the first direction and abuts against the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 respectively. The adjusting component 12 can maintain the target state of abutting against the first surface 111 and the second surface 112. Here, when the pressing part 13 is pressed, the pressing part 13 presses the part of the connecting component 11 corresponding to the first surface 111 in the direction closer to the second surface 112 to trigger a specific function (such as: volume increase, sound effect decrease, power on, etc.). At the same time, the adjustment component 12 located between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 absorbs the tolerance between the connecting component 11 corresponding to the first surface 111 and the pressing part 13, so as to ensure the feel during user use.

[0042] In some embodiments, when the adjusting component 12 is subjected to a first force along a first direction, the adjusting component 12 is maintained in a first target state; when the adjusting component 12 is subjected to a second force along the first direction, the adjusting component 12 is maintained in a second target state, the second force is greater than the first force, and the relative distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 in the second target state is greater than the relative distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 in the first target state.

[0043] In other words, the width (dimension along the pressing direction) of the adjustment component 12 between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 can absorb different amounts of tolerance when subjected to different forces along the first direction. For example, the structure of the first button 10 is designed such that the relative distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 of the button 10 is smaller than the relative distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 of the second button 10. Thus, when the adjustment component 12 of the first button 10 is subjected to the first force, the first part of the adjustment component 12 can be located between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 (i.e., the adjustment component 12 is in the first target state), while when the adjustment component 12 of the second button 10 is subjected to the second force, the second part of the adjustment component 12 can be located between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 (i.e., the adjustment component 12 is in the second target state). The volume of the second part is larger than the volume of the first part, thus achieving the absorption of different tolerances.

[0044] In some embodiments, the plane containing at least one of the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 has an angle with the first direction, such that the distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along the first direction.

[0045] The first surface 111 and the second surface 112 can be any of the following three configurations, allowing for flexible selection during configuration: Configuration 1: The plane containing the first surface 111 is parallel to the first direction, and the angle between the plane containing the second surface 112 and the first direction is an acute angle, so that the distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along the first direction; Configuration 2: See [link to configuration] Figure 7 As shown, the plane containing the first surface 111 has an acute angle with the first direction, and the plane containing the second surface 112 is parallel to the first direction, so that the distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along the first direction; Method 3: The plane containing the first surface 111 has an acute angle with the first direction, and the plane containing the second surface 112 has an acute angle with the first direction, so that the distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along the first direction.

[0046] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the connecting component 11 includes: a first structural member 113, a circuit board 114, and a limiting member 115; the first structural member 113 is provided with a first groove 1131 and a button hole 1132, the button hole 1132 corresponds to and communicates with the side wall of the first groove 1131, and the side wall of the first groove 1131 opposite to the button hole 1132 forms a second surface 112, the button hole 1132 is used to assemble the pressing part 13; the circuit board 114 is disposed in the first groove 1131 and is opposite to the button hole 1132; the limiting member 115 is disposed in the first groove 1131 and is located on the side of the circuit board 114 away from the button hole 1132, and the surface of the limiting member 115 away from the circuit board 114 is opposite to the second surface 112 to form a first surface 111.

[0047] A first structural member 113 serves at least to form a support structure for the remaining portion of the button 10. The first groove 1131 of the first structural member 113 may be formed along a first direction. A button hole 1132 is disposed on the sidewall of the first structural member 113, its extension direction being perpendicular to the depth direction of the first groove 1131 (e.g., the first direction), and its shape being adaptable to the pressing portion 13. The button hole 1132 is used to house the pressing portion 13, with the pressed surface of the pressing portion 13 corresponding to the end of the button hole 1132 away from the first groove 1131. A circuit board 114 and a limiting member 115 are both disposed within the first groove 1131, with the circuit board 114 positioned between the button hole 1132 and the limiting member 115. Simultaneously, the surface of the first groove 1131 corresponding to the button hole 1132 and the surface of the limiting member 115 facing away from the button hole 1132 respectively form a second surface 112 and a first surface 111. The limiting component 115 can be independent of the circuit board 114, so that the circuit board 114 and the limiting component 115 can be manufactured separately, thus reducing the structural complexity of the circuit layout; the limiting component 115 can also be integrally formed on the circuit board 114, thereby reducing the number of parts of the button 10 and reducing the amount of assembly work.

[0048] In this embodiment, the first groove 1131 of the first structural member 113 can be equipped with the circuit board 114, the limiting member 115 and the adjustment component 12 to improve the integration of the button 10. The assembly method is to push the circuit board 114, the limiting member 115 and the adjustment component 12 into the first groove 1131 along the first direction, which makes the assembly simple and efficient. At the same time, the button hole 1132 of the first structural member 113 can be equipped with the pressing part 13 to further improve the integration of the button 10.

[0049] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the adjustment assembly 12 may include: a second structural member 121, the second structural member 121 having a connecting body 1211, a first extension arm 1212, and a second extension arm 1213; the connecting body 1211 is located in the first groove 1131 and abuts against the first surface 111 and the second surface 112; the first extension arm 1212 is connected to one end of the connecting body 1211, the first extension arm 1212 is located in the first groove 1131 and abuts against one end of the circuit board 114, and the first extension arm 1212 is provided with a first through hole 1214; the second extension arm 1213 is connected to the other end of the connecting body 1211. One end is connected to the first groove 1131 and abuts against the other end of the circuit board 114, and the second extension arm 1213 is provided with a second through hole 1215; wherein, the adjustment component 12 further includes: a first fastener 122 and a second fastener 123, the first fastener 122 passes through the first through hole 1214 and the first structural member 113, and is fixed relative to the first through hole 1214 and the first structural member 113; the second fastener 123 passes through the second through hole 1215 and the first structural member 113, and is fixed relative to the second through hole 1215 and the first structural member 113.

[0050] See one example. Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the two ends of the connector 1211 are respectively connected to a first extension arm 1212 and a second extension arm 1213, and the first extension arm 1212 and the second extension arm 1213 are opposite to each other so that the second structural member 121 forms a U-shape. The first extension arm 1212 and the second extension arm 1213 are respectively provided with a first through hole 1214 and a second through hole 1215. During the assembly of the adjustment component 12, the adjustment component 12 is first inserted into the first groove 1131 of the first structural member 113 along the first direction and abuts against the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 respectively. Then, the first fastener 122 passes through the first through hole 1214 and is fixed relative to the first through hole 1214 and the first structural member 113. The second fastener 123 passes through the second through hole 1215 and the first structural member 113 and is fixed relative to the second through hole 1215 and the first structural member 113.

[0051] In one example, the two ends of the connector 1211 are connected to the first extension arm 1212 and the second extension arm 1213, respectively. The first extension arm 1212 and the second extension arm 1213 are misaligned with each other so that the second structural member 121 forms a Z shape. The first extension arm 1212 and the second extension arm 1213 are respectively provided with the first through hole 1214 and the second through hole 1215. During the assembly of the adjustment component 12, the adjustment component 12 is first inserted into the first groove 1131 of the first structural member 113 along the first direction and abuts against the first surface 111 and the second surface 112, respectively. Then, the first fastener 122 passes through the first through hole 1214 and is fixed relative to the first through hole 1214 and the first structural member 113. The second fastener 123 passes through the second through hole 1215 and the first structural member 113 and is fixed relative to the second through hole 1215 and the first structural member 113.

[0052] The connector 1211, the first extension arm 1212, and the second extension arm 1213 can be connected together by screws, welding, or other means, or they can be integrally formed; no specific limitation is made here. The relative fixation between the first fastener 122 and the first through hole 1214 and the first structural component 113 can be a screw-on fixation, a snap-on fixation, or an adsorption fixation, etc.; the relative fixation between the second fastener 123 and the second through hole 1215 and the first structural component 113 can be a screw-on fixation, a snap-on fixation, or an adsorption fixation, etc.; in order to facilitate the replacement of the second structural component 121, the fixation here can be a detachable fixation method.

[0053] In this embodiment, the second structural member 121 of the adjusting component 12 has a connecting body 1211, a first extension arm 1212, and a second extension arm 1213. The two opposing surfaces of the connecting body 1211 along the pressing direction are respectively adapted to the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 so as to abut against the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 respectively. The first fastener 122 is connected to the first extension arm 1212 and the first structural member 113 at one end of the connecting body 1211, and the second fastener 123 is connected to the second extension arm 1213 and the first structural member 113 at the other end of the connecting body 1211. In this way, the connecting body 1211 is less restricted in the second direction opposite to the first direction, so that it can deform and protrude relative to the first extension arm 1212 and the second extension arm 1213 in the second direction opposite to the first direction when the actual tolerance is slightly smaller than the expected tolerance, so as to better adapt to different dimensional tolerances.

[0054] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the first fastener 122 has a first rod 1221 and a first limiting part 1222. The first rod 1221 passes through the first through hole 1214 and the first structural member 113 and is in concave-convex cooperation with the first structural member 113. The first limiting part 1222 is connected to one end of the first rod 1221 and abuts against the surface of the first extension arm 1212 away from the first structural member 113. The second fastener 123 has a second rod 1231 and a second limiting part 1232. The second rod 1231 passes through the second through hole 1215 and the first structural member 113 and is in concave-convex cooperation with the first structural member 113. The second limiting part 1232 is connected to one end of the second rod 1231 and abuts against the surface of the second extension arm 1213 away from the first structural member 113.

[0055] Alternatively, the first fastener 122 can be a screw with a nut (i.e., the first limiting part 1222), and the portion of the first fastener 122 corresponding to the first through hole 1214 may or may not be threaded, while the portion corresponding to the first structural member 113 is threaded. When the portion of the first fastener 122 corresponding to the first through hole 1214 is threaded, the first fastener 122 and the first extension arm 1212 forming the inner wall of the first through hole 1214 are screwed together, and the first fastener 122 and the first structural member 113 are also screwed together, thus fixing the first fastener 122 to the first extension arm 1212 and the first structural member 113. The first extension arm 1212 can be disassembled by rotation, and is further restricted by the first limiting part 1222 to reduce the probability of it detaching from the first structural member 113. When the portion of the first fastener 122 corresponding to the first through hole 1214 is not threaded, the first fastener 122 and the first structural member 113 are screwed together, thus fixing the first fastener 122 to the first structural member 113 and allowing it to be disassembled by rotation. The second fastener 123 can be configured similarly to the first fastener 122, and will not be described further here.

[0056] Furthermore, when the tolerances of buttons 10 of the same specification are slightly different, the different tolerances can be adapted by adjusting the length of the first fastener 122 screwed into the first structural member 113 (or the length of the concave-convex fit in the first direction) and the length of the second fastener 123 screwed into the first structural member 113.

[0057] It should be noted that when the first fastener 122 is threaded at the portion corresponding to the first through hole 1214 and also threaded at the portion corresponding to the first structural member 113, the first fastener 122 is a lead screw, which can be fixed relative to the first through hole 1214 and the first structural member 113 respectively by screwing. Therefore, the first limiting part 1222 is not required, thereby reducing the material used in the button 10 and lowering its manufacturing cost. Similarly, when the second fastener 123 is threaded at the portion corresponding to the second through hole 1215 and also threaded at the portion corresponding to the first structural member 113, the second fastener 123 is a lead screw, which can be fixed relative to the second through hole 1215 and the first structural member 113 respectively by screwing. Therefore, the second limiting part 1232 is not required, thereby reducing the material used in the button 10 and lowering its manufacturing cost.

[0058] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the adjusting assembly 12 may further include: a first elastic element 124 and a second elastic element 125. The first elastic element 124 is located within the first through hole 1214, and its two ends abut against the first limiting portion 1222 and the first structural member 113, respectively. The second elastic element 125 is located within the second through hole 1215, and its two ends abut against the second limiting portion 1232 and the first structural member 113, respectively. Thus, during the process of the first fastener 122 passing through the first through hole 1214 and being fixed to the first structural member 113, the first elastic element 124 is compressed; during the process of the second fastener 123 passing through the second through hole 1215 and being fixed to the first structural member 113, the second elastic element 125 is compressed. The compressed first elastic element 124 and the second elastic element 125 provide a buffering force to the second structural member 121 in a first direction or in a direction opposite to the first direction, thereby accommodating different relative distances between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112, so as to further accommodate different dimensional tolerances.

[0059] The first elastic element 124 can be a spring, fitted onto the first rod 1221; the first elastic element 124 can also be a rubber or silicone rod, fitted onto the first rod 1221; the first elastic element 124 can also be other types of components. Similarly, the second elastic element 125 can be an elastic element, fitted onto the second rod 1231; the second elastic element 125 can also be a rubber or silicone rod, fitted onto the second rod 1231; the second elastic element 125 can also be other types of components.

[0060] In other embodiments, both the first through hole 1214 and the second through hole 1215 are stepped holes (not shown in the figure); the adjusting assembly 12 further includes: a third elastic member (not shown in the figure) and a fourth elastic member (not shown in the figure); the third elastic member is located inside the first through hole 1214, and its two ends abut against the first limiting part 1222 and the stepped surface of the first through hole 1214, respectively; the fourth elastic member is located inside the second through hole 1215, and its two ends abut against the second limiting part 1232 and the stepped surface of the second through hole 1215, respectively. Compared with the arrangement of the first elastic member 124 and the second elastic member 125, the first elastic member 124 and the second elastic member 125 directly abut against the first structural member 113, while the third elastic member and the fourth elastic member abut against the stepped surface of the corresponding third through hole (located in the first extension arm 1212) and the stepped surface of the fourth through hole (located in the second extension arm 1213). The arrangements in the two embodiments are different, so that one of them can be flexibly selected for configuration.

[0061] Second aspect

[0062] This disclosure provides an electronic device, which may include: a housing (not shown) and a button 10. The button 10 is disposed on the housing and includes: a connecting component 11 and an adjusting component 12. The connecting component 11 has a first surface 111 and a second surface 112 distributed along the pressing direction and opposite to each other. The distance between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 gradually decreases along a first direction that satisfies a perpendicular condition to the pressing direction. The connecting component 11 is at least used to connect a pressing part 13 that can move along the pressing direction under the action of pressing force. At least a portion of the adjusting component 12 extends into the space between the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 along the first direction and squeezes the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 respectively. The adjusting component 12 can maintain a target state of squeezing the first surface 111 and the second surface 112. At least a portion of the connecting component 11 belongs to the housing so that the pressing part 13 is exposed from the outside of the housing.

[0063] Electronic devices can be mobile phones, tablets, laptops, servers, televisions, audio equipment, etc. The housing is the outer casing of the electronic device to protect the internal structural components. At least a portion of the connecting assembly 11 belongs to the housing to reduce the size and material usage of the button 10. For example, the portion of the connecting assembly 11 corresponding to the button hole 1132 belongs to the housing, which not only reduces the size and material usage of the button 10 but also allows the button hole 1132 to be exposed from the outside of the electronic device, thereby exposing the pressing part 13 connected to the button hole 1132.

[0064] In some embodiments, the housing includes: a first partial housing (not shown) and a second partial housing (not shown); the first partial housing and the second partial housing are openably connected; when the first partial housing and the second partial housing are connected to form an assembly space, a portion of the connecting assembly 11 and the adjusting assembly 12 are located in the assembly space; when the first partial housing and the second partial housing are opened, the adjusting assembly 12 is exposed.

[0065] The first and second housing parts can be connected by screws, allowing them to be opened by removing the screws; alternatively, they can be slidably connected, allowing them to be opened by relative sliding; other configurations are also possible. When the first and second housing parts are connected to form an assembly space, the connecting component 11 and the adjusting component 12 are located within this space. The housing can also protect the connecting component 11 (e.g., the portion of the first structural member 113 corresponding to the second surface 112, the circuit board 114, the limiting member 115, etc.) and the adjusting component 12. When the first and second housing parts are opened, the adjusting component 12 is exposed, allowing the user to adjust the depth of the exposed adjusting component 12 along the first direction to better suit their preference.

[0066] It should be noted that the buttons in the electronic devices provided in this disclosure are similar to those described in the button embodiments above, and have similar beneficial effects. For technical details not disclosed in the embodiments of the electronic devices in this disclosure, please refer to the description of the button embodiments in this disclosure for understanding; they will not be repeated here.

[0067] The embodiments of this disclosure have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0068] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the technical features mentioned in the various embodiments can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A button, characterized in that, include: A connecting component has a first surface and a second surface distributed along the pressing direction and opposite to each other, the distance between the first surface and the second surface gradually decreasing along a first direction that satisfies a perpendicular condition to the pressing direction, and the connecting component is at least used to connect a pressing part that can move along the pressing direction under the action of pressing force; An adjustment component extends at least partially between the first surface and the second surface along the first direction and squeezes the first surface and the second surface respectively, and the adjustment component is capable of maintaining the target state of squeezing the first surface and the second surface.

2. The button according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the adjusting component is subjected to a first force along the first direction, the adjusting component maintains a first target state; When the adjusting component is subjected to a second force along the first direction, the adjusting component maintains a second target state, the second force is greater than the first force, and the relative distance between the first surface and the second surface in the second target state is greater than the relative distance between the first surface and the second surface in the first target state.

3. The button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plane containing at least one of the first and second surfaces has an angle with the first direction, such that the distance between the first and second surfaces gradually decreases along the first direction.

4. The button according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting component includes: a first structural component, a circuit board, and a limiting component; The first structural component is provided with a first groove and a button hole. The button hole is located on the side wall of the first groove and communicates with the first groove. The side wall of the first groove opposite to the button hole forms the second surface. The button hole is used to assemble the pressing part. The circuit board is disposed in the first groove and is opposite to the key hole; The limiting member is disposed in the first groove and located on the side of the circuit board away from the key hole, and the surface of the limiting member away from the circuit board is opposite to the second surface to form the first surface.

5. The button according to claim 4, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes: a second structural member, the second structural member having a connector, a first extension arm and a second extension arm; The connector is located in the first groove and abuts against the first surface and the second surface; The first extension arm is connected to one end of the connector, the first extension arm is located in the first groove and abuts against one end of the circuit board, and the first extension arm is provided with a first through hole. The second extension arm is connected to the other end of the connector, the second extension arm is located in the first groove and abuts against the other end of the circuit board, and the second extension arm is provided with a second through hole; The adjustment component further includes: a first fastener and a second fastener, wherein the first fastener passes through the first through hole and the first structural member and is fixed relative to the first through hole and the first structural member; and the second fastener passes through the second through hole and the first structural member and is fixed relative to the second through hole and the first structural member.

6. The button according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first fastener has a first rod and a first limiting part. The first rod passes through the first through hole and the first structural member and engages with the first structural member. The first limiting part is connected to one end of the first rod and abuts against the surface of the first extension arm away from the first structural member. The second fastener has a second rod and a second limiting part. The second rod passes through the second through hole and the first structural member and engages with the first structural member. The second limiting part is connected to one end of the second rod and abuts against the surface of the second extension arm away from the first structural member.

7. The button according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adjustment component further includes: The first elastic element is located inside the first through hole, and the two ends of the first elastic element abut against the first limiting part and the first structural element, respectively. The second elastic element is located inside the second through hole, and its two ends abut against the second limiting part and the first structural element, respectively.

8. The button according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first through hole and the second through hole are stepped holes; The adjustment component further includes: The third elastic element is located inside the first through hole, and the two ends of the third elastic element respectively abut against the first limiting part and the stepped surface of the first through hole; The fourth elastic element is located inside the second through hole, and both ends of the fourth elastic element abut against the second limiting part and the stepped surface of the second through hole, respectively.

9. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: case; Buttons, disposed on the housing, include: A connecting component has a first surface and a second surface distributed along the pressing direction and opposite to each other, the distance between the first surface and the second surface gradually decreasing along a first direction that satisfies a perpendicular condition to the pressing direction, and the connecting component is at least used to connect a pressing part that can move along the pressing direction under the action of pressing force; An adjustment component extends at least partially between the first surface and the second surface along the first direction and squeezes the first surface and the second surface respectively, and the adjustment component is capable of maintaining the target state of squeezing the first surface and the second surface; At least a portion of the connecting component belongs to the housing, such that the pressing portion is exposed from the outside of the housing.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The housing includes: a first housing portion and a second housing portion; The first portion of the housing and the second portion of the housing are detachably connected; When the first housing and the second housing are connected to form an assembly space, a portion of the connecting assembly and the adjusting assembly are located in the assembly space; With the first and second housing parts open, the adjustment assembly is exposed.

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