Touch type key assembling device

By designing a tactile button assembly device, which uses an elastic seat to transmit pressing pressure and provide feedback, the problem of poor button operation experience is solved, and the stability and comfort of button operation are achieved, thus improving the user's operating experience.

CN223624867UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02SHENZHEN NADRAY INNOVATIONS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422737152.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-11
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-11

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the buttons have a relatively hard tactile feel, resulting in a poor pressing experience for users and affecting the control experience.

Method used

By designing a tactile button assembly device, including a button shell, a fixed button shell, multiple elastic seats and button caps, the button shell receives the pressing force and transmits it to the button cap through the elastic seats. The button cap transmits the force to the sensor in the fixed button shell through the elastic seats, realizing the input of control commands. The user's pressing tactile sensation is enhanced by the deformation feedback force of the elastic seats.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and comfort of button operation, enhances the user's tactile feedback, and improves the operating experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of key assembly devices, and discloses a touch type key assembly device, which comprises a key shell, a fixed key shell, a plurality of elastic seats and a plurality of key caps, the key caps are electrically connected with a control panel, the key shell is used for receiving pressing force, and the key shell and the fixed key shell are assembled and arranged along the direction from top to bottom. The fixed key shell, the elastic seat and the key cap are sequentially abutted and assembled, and the elastic seat is deformed under pressing force and is used for transmitting the pressing force to the key cap. When a user operates the key, the key shell receives pressing force and transmits the pressing force to the fixed key shell, then the pressing force is transmitted to the key caps through the elastic bases, input of an operation instruction is achieved, the key shell and the fixed key shell enable the stability of stress swing of the key to be better, meanwhile, the elastic bases deform due to the pressing force, pressing operation is more flexible and comfortable, and the user experience is improved. The elastic seat can feed back the acting force, the pressing touch feeling of the user is enhanced, the pressing control experience effect of the user is improved, and the control experience feeling of the user is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model patent relates to the technical field of button assembly devices, and more specifically, to tactile button assembly devices. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of learning English, it is necessary to continuously improve the amount of English words memorized or mastered in order to increase vocabulary. Memorizing or reciting these words by combining handwriting, oral reading and mental memorization can be monotonous and easily bore students, thus affecting their learning effectiveness. In order to improve students' memory, a word machine is used to assist in learning and memorization.

[0003] For example, the prior patent with authorization announcement number CN211578102U discloses an electronic word card mini e-book device, including a device body, a display on the surface of the device body, a word interface and a settings interface on the surface of the display, adjustment buttons and control buttons on one side of the display, an indicator light on the top of the control buttons, and a device control board inside the device body, which includes a reading module, a word module, a screen projection module and a clock module.

[0004] In existing technologies, the buttons have a hard tactile feel and poor tactile feedback, resulting in a poor pressing experience for users and affecting their control experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tactile button assembly device, which aims to solve the problem of poor button pressing experience in the prior art.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: a tactile button assembly device includes a button shell, a fixed button shell, multiple elastic seats, and multiple button caps. Each button cap is assembled and electrically connected to a control board. The button shell is used to receive pressing pressure. The button shell and the fixed button shell are assembled together. Each elastic seat and each button cap are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. Along the top-to-bottom direction, the fixed button shell, elastic seats, and button caps are sequentially abutted and assembled. The elastic seats are deformed under pressing pressure and are used to transmit pressing pressure to the button caps.

[0007] Furthermore, the key housing includes a key plate and a key post. The lower end of the key post is fixedly arranged with the control plate, and the upper end of the key post is mated with the key plate. The key plate is suspended. The key housing is assembled with the key plate, and each of the elastic seats is respectively installed on the key plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixed shell plate has a lower plate surface facing the key cap, and each of the elastic seats is spaced apart on the lower plate surface. The elastic seats are arranged in a frustum-shaped manner, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the elastic seats gradually decreases along the direction away from the lower plate surface.

[0009] Furthermore, the key shell includes a middle shell post, the upper part of which is fixedly arranged, and the lower part of which extends toward the fixed key shell, and the middle shell post extends through the fixed shell plate and is embedded inside the fixed shell post.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixed shell plate has an upper plate surface facing away from the keycap, the upper plate surface has a horizontal plate groove and a vertical plate groove, the horizontal plate groove and the vertical plate groove are arranged in a cross pattern, and the horizontal plate groove and the vertical plate groove form a middle plate groove, the middle shell post extends through the middle plate groove to the interior of the fixed shell post; the key shell includes a horizontal shell plate and a vertical shell plate, the horizontal shell plate and the vertical shell plate are arranged in a cross pattern, the horizontal shell plate and the vertical shell plate form a middle shell part, the upper part of the middle shell post is connected to the middle shell part and integrally formed; the horizontal shell plate is fixedly arranged with the horizontal plate groove, and the vertical shell plate is fixedly arranged with the vertical plate groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the button shell includes a horizontal shell and a vertical shell, which are arranged in a cross-shaped staggered arrangement. The horizontal shell plate is located inside the horizontal shell, and the vertical shell plate is located inside the vertical shell. The fixed shell plate includes four fixed strips, the inner ends of which are joined together and integrally formed. The outer ends of the four fixed strips extend outward and are arranged in a cross-shaped corresponding arrangement. The fixed strips are embedded in the horizontal shell or the vertical shell, and the elastic seat is installed at the outer end of the fixed strip.

[0012] Furthermore, each end of the transverse shell plate forms a transverse abutment, which is arranged to protrude in the direction toward the fixed plate strip. The transverse abutment and the elastic seat are arranged correspondingly, and the transverse abutment is embedded in the transverse plate groove. Each end of the longitudinal shell plate forms a longitudinal abutment, which is arranged to protrude in the direction toward the fixed plate strip. The longitudinal abutment and the elastic seat are arranged correspondingly, and the longitudinal abutment is embedded in the longitudinal plate groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the transverse abutment includes two transverse abutment pieces arranged in a cross-shaped pattern. The transverse plate groove forms a transverse hole at its end, and the transverse hole is arranged in a cylindrical shape. The outer extensions of the two transverse abutment pieces respectively abut against the hole wall of the transverse hole. The longitudinal abutment includes two longitudinal abutment pieces arranged in a cross-shaped pattern. The longitudinal plate groove forms a longitudinal hole at its end, and the longitudinal hole is arranged in a cylindrical shape. The outer extensions of the two longitudinal abutment pieces respectively abut against the hole wall of the longitudinal hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the outer end of the fixed plate strip forms a strip fixing part, which is arranged in an arched arc shape facing outward; the transverse shell has a transverse fixing groove, which is arranged in an arched arc shape along the direction towards the end; the longitudinal shell has a longitudinal fixing groove, which is arranged in an arched arc shape along the direction towards the end; the strip fixing part is embedded with the transverse fixing groove or the longitudinal fixing groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the button shell includes multiple connecting plates, the two ends of which are respectively arranged to mate with the adjacent horizontal shell and the vertical shell, and the connecting plates are arranged in an arc shape facing outwards; the tactile button assembly device includes a housing, the button shell is movably embedded in the housing, the housing includes multiple machine plates, the machine plates are arranged in an arc shape, each machine plate is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the connecting plates, and the machine plates and the connecting plates are arranged to overlap and abut against each other.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the tactile button assembly device provided by this utility model allows the button shell to receive the pressing force when the user operates the button, which is then transmitted to the fixed button shell and then to each button cap through each elastic seat, realizing the input of the control command. With the cooperation of the button shell and the fixed button shell, the stability of the button swing under force is better. At the same time, the elastic seat deforms under the pressing force, making the pressing operation more flexible and comfortable. Furthermore, the elastic seat can feedback the force, enhance the user's pressing tactile sensation, improve the user's pressing operation experience, and thus improve the user's control experience. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the tactile button assembly device provided by this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the tactile button assembly device provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the button shell of the tactile button assembly device provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mating of the fixed key shell and the elastic seat of the tactile button assembly device provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the key housing of the tactile button assembly device provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the layout of the circuit board of the tactile button assembly device provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of the tactile button assembly device provided by this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0025] The implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0026] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] Reference Figure 1-7 The image shown is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] The tactile button assembly device includes a button shell 1, a fixed button shell 2, multiple elastic seats 3, and multiple button caps 4. Each button cap is assembled and electrically connected to a control board 5. The button shell 1 is used to receive pressing pressure. The button shell 1 and the fixed button shell 2 are assembled together. Each elastic seat 3 and each button cap 4 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. Along the top-to-bottom direction, the fixed button shell 2, the elastic seat 3, and the button cap 4 are arranged in a sequential abutting assembly. The elastic seat 3 is deformed under pressing pressure and is used to transmit pressing pressure to the button cap 4.

[0029] In the aforementioned tactile button assembly device, when the user operates the button, the button shell 1 receives the pressing force, transmits it to the fixed button shell 2, and then transmits the pressing force to each button cap 4 through each elastic seat 3, realizing the input of the control command. With the cooperation of the button shell 1 and the fixed button shell 2, the stability of the button's swing under force is better. At the same time, the elastic seat 3 deforms under the pressing force, making the pressing operation more flexible and comfortable. Furthermore, the elastic seat 3 can provide feedback of the force, enhancing the user's pressing tactile sensation and improving the user's pressing operation experience, thereby improving the user's control experience.

[0030] In addition, the button shell 1 and the fixed key shell 2 are assembled by snapping together. The button shell 1 receives the pressing pressure and transmits it to the fixed key shell 2. The pressing is more flexible and does not feel particularly stiff. This enhances the user's pressing feel and improves the user's pressing operation experience, thereby improving the user's control experience.

[0031] The key housing 2 includes a key housing plate 21 and a key housing post 22. The lower end of the key housing post 22 is fixedly arranged with the control plate 5, and the upper end of the key housing post 22 is connected to the key housing plate 21. The key housing plate 21 is suspended. Under the action of the key housing post 22, the key housing plate 21 is set and is pressed and oscillated, which facilitates the oscillation of the key and realizes the input and reset of the command.

[0032] The button housing 1 and the fixed housing plate 21 are assembled together, and each elastic seat 3 is installed on the fixed housing plate 21; under the action of the fixed housing plate 21, the assembly of each elastic seat 3 is realized.

[0033] The fixed shell plate 21 has a lower plate surface facing the button cap 4, and each elastic seat 3 is installed at intervals on the lower plate surface to achieve a flush assembly of each elastic seat 3.

[0034] Each elastic seat 3 is arranged in a uniform manner, and together with the lower plate, the fixed shell plate 21 is arranged horizontally, which facilitates the input of different commands.

[0035] The elastic seat 3 is arranged in a frustum shape, and its cross-sectional area gradually decreases along the direction away from the lower plate. This facilitates the transmission of pressing pressure from the elastic seat 3 to the key cap 4, improving the accuracy of command input. At the same time, it facilitates the reset of the elastic seat 3 and increases the area of ​​the elastic seat 3 that receives pressing pressure.

[0036] The key shell 1 includes a middle shell post 11. The upper part of the middle shell post 11 is fixedly arranged, and the lower part of the middle shell post 11 extends toward the fixed key shell 2. The middle shell post 11 extends through the fixed shell plate 21 and is embedded in the interior of the fixed shell post 22. In this way, the assembly stability between the key shell 1 and the fixed key shell 2 is improved by the action of the middle shell post 11.

[0037] The fixed shell plate 21 has an upper plate surface facing away from the button cap 4. The upper plate surface has a horizontal plate groove 212 and a vertical plate groove 213. The horizontal plate groove 212 and the vertical plate groove 213 are arranged in a cross pattern and form a middle plate groove. The middle shell post 11 extends through the middle plate groove to the interior of the fixed shell post 22. The button shell 1 includes a horizontal shell plate 12 and a vertical shell plate 13. The horizontal shell plate 12 and the vertical shell plate 13 are arranged in a cross pattern and form a middle shell part. The upper part of the middle shell post 11 is connected to the middle shell part and integrally formed. The horizontal shell plate 12 is fixedly arranged with the horizontal plate groove 212, and the vertical shell plate 13 is fixedly arranged with the vertical plate groove 213.

[0038] The cooperation between the horizontal shell plate 12 and the horizontal plate groove 212, and the cooperation between the vertical shell plate 13 and the vertical plate groove 213, plays a role in positioning and restricting the key shell 1 and the fixed key shell 2, thereby improving the assembly stability between the key shell 1 and the fixed key shell 2 and ensuring the transmission of pressing force.

[0039] The button housing 1 includes a horizontal housing and a vertical housing, which are arranged in a cross shape. The horizontal housing plate 12 is located inside the horizontal housing, and the vertical housing plate 13 is located inside the vertical housing. By applying pressure at different positions of the horizontal housing or the vertical housing, different commands can be input, such as forward, backward, left and right commands.

[0040] The fixed shell plate 21 includes four fixed plate strips 211. The inner ends of the four fixed plate strips 211 are joined together and integrally formed. The outer ends of the four fixed plate strips 211 extend outward and are arranged in a cross shape. The fixed plate strips 211 are embedded with a horizontal shell or a vertical shell. The elastic seat 3 is installed at the outer end of the fixed plate strips 211.

[0041] The four fixed strips 211, in conjunction with the horizontal or vertical shell, improve the assembly stability of the key shell 1 and the fixed key shell 2.

[0042] The two ends of the horizontal shell plate 12 are respectively formed with horizontal abutment portions 14. The horizontal abutment portions 14 are arranged to protrude in the direction toward the fixed plate strip 211. The horizontal abutment portions 14 and the elastic seat 3 are arranged correspondingly. The horizontal abutment portions 14 are embedded with horizontal plate grooves 212. The two ends of the vertical shell plate 13 are respectively formed with vertical abutment portions 15. The vertical abutment portions 15 are arranged to protrude in the direction toward the fixed plate strip 211. The vertical abutment portions 15 and the elastic seat 3 are arranged correspondingly. The vertical abutment portions 15 are embedded with vertical plate grooves 213.

[0043] The cooperation between the horizontal stop 14 and the horizontal plate groove 212, and the cooperation between the vertical stop 15 and the vertical plate groove 213, improves the assembly stability of the key shell 1 and the fixed key shell 2.

[0044] The horizontal abutment 14 includes two horizontal abutment pieces arranged in a cross-shaped pattern. A horizontal hole 214 is formed at the end of the horizontal plate groove 212. The horizontal hole 214 is arranged in a cylindrical shape. The outer extensions of the two horizontal abutment pieces respectively abut against the hole wall of the horizontal hole 214. The vertical abutment 15 includes two vertical abutment pieces arranged in a cross-shaped pattern. A vertical hole 215 is formed at the end of the vertical plate groove 213. The vertical hole 215 is arranged in a cylindrical shape. The outer extensions of the two vertical abutment pieces respectively abut against the hole wall of the vertical hole 215. This improves the assembly stability of the key shell 1 and the fixed key shell 2.

[0045] The outer end of the fixed plate strip 211 forms a strip fixing part 216, which is arranged in an arched arc shape facing outward; the transverse shell has a transverse fixing groove 16, which is arranged in an arched arc shape along the direction towards the end; the longitudinal shell has a longitudinal fixing groove, which is arranged in an arched arc shape along the direction towards the end; the strip fixing part 216 is embedded with the transverse fixing groove 16 or the longitudinal fixing groove.

[0046] The locking part 216, in cooperation with the horizontal locking groove 16 or the vertical locking groove, serves as a limiting part, preventing misalignment between the key shell 1 and the key shell 2, ensuring the assembly effect of the key shell 1 and the key shell 2, and facilitating the application of pressing pressure.

[0047] The button housing 1 includes multiple connecting plates 17. The two ends of the connecting plates 17 are respectively arranged to meet the adjacent horizontal and vertical housings, and the connecting plates are arranged in an arc shape facing outwards. The tactile button assembly device includes a housing 7. The button housing 1 is movably embedded in the housing 7. The housing 7 includes multiple machine plates 6. The machine plates 6 are arranged in an arc shape. Each machine plate 6 is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with each connecting plate 17, and the machine plate 6 and the connecting plate 17 are arranged to overlap and abut against each other.

[0048] In this way, the coordinated action of each circuit board 6 and each connecting plate 17 plays a positioning and guiding role in the movement of the button shell 1, preventing the button shell 1 from shifting under the action of pressing pressure, and facilitating the reset of the button shell 1.

[0049] The connecting plate, horizontal shell, and vertical shell are arranged in an integral molding configuration, which facilitates production and manufacturing. At the same time, the bottom surfaces of the connecting plate, the horizontal shell, and the vertical shell are arranged flush, without any unevenness, thus avoiding affecting the internal space layout of the casing 7 and reducing restrictions on the installation of other components.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tactile button assembly device, characterized in that, The device includes a key shell, a fixed key shell, multiple elastic seats, and multiple keycaps. Each keycap is assembled and electrically connected to a control board. The key shell is used to receive pressing pressure. The key shell and the fixed key shell are assembled together. Each elastic seat and each keycap are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. Along the top-to-bottom direction, the fixed key shell, elastic seats, and keycaps are sequentially abutted and assembled. The elastic seats are deformed under pressing pressure and are used to transmit pressing pressure to the keycaps.

2. The tactile button assembly device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The key housing includes a key plate and a key post. The lower end of the key post is fixedly arranged with the control plate, and the upper end of the key post is mated with the key plate. The key plate is suspended. The key housing is assembled with the key plate, and each of the elastic seats is respectively installed on the key plate.

3. The tactile button assembly device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixed shell plate has a lower plate surface facing the key cap, and each of the elastic seats is spaced apart on the lower plate surface. The elastic seats are arranged in a frustum-shaped manner, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the elastic seats gradually decreases along the direction away from the lower plate surface.

4. The tactile button assembly device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The key shell includes a middle shell post, the upper part of which is fixedly arranged, and the lower part of which extends toward the fixed key shell, and the middle shell post extends through the fixed shell plate and is embedded inside the fixed shell post.

5. The tactile button assembly device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The fixed shell plate has an upper plate surface facing away from the keycap. The upper plate surface has a horizontal plate groove and a vertical plate groove. The horizontal plate groove and the vertical plate groove are arranged in a cross-shaped pattern, and the horizontal plate groove and the vertical plate groove form a middle plate groove. The middle shell post extends through the middle plate groove into the interior of the fixed shell post. The keycap shell includes a horizontal shell plate and a vertical shell plate. The horizontal shell plate and the vertical shell plate are arranged in a cross-shaped pattern, and the horizontal shell plate and the vertical shell plate form a middle shell portion. The upper part of the middle shell post is connected to the middle shell portion and integrally formed. The horizontal shell plate is fixedly arranged with the horizontal plate groove, and the vertical shell plate is fixedly arranged with the vertical plate groove.

6. The tactile button assembly device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The button shell includes a horizontal shell and a vertical shell, which are arranged in a cross shape. The horizontal shell plate is located inside the horizontal shell, and the vertical shell plate is located inside the vertical shell. The fixed shell plate includes four fixed plate strips. The inner ends of the four fixed plate strips are joined together and integrally formed. The outer ends of the four fixed plate strips extend outward and are arranged in a cross shape. The fixed plate strips are embedded in the horizontal shell or the vertical shell, and the elastic seat is installed at the outer end of the fixed plate strips.

7. The tactile button assembly device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The two ends of the horizontal shell plate are respectively formed with horizontal abutments, which are arranged to protrude in the direction toward the fixed plate strip. The horizontal abutments and the elastic seat are arranged correspondingly, and the horizontal abutments are embedded in the horizontal plate groove. The two ends of the vertical shell plate are respectively formed with vertical abutments, which are arranged to protrude in the direction toward the fixed plate strip. The vertical abutments and the elastic seat are arranged correspondingly, and the vertical abutments are embedded in the vertical plate groove.

8. The tactile button assembly device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The transverse abutment includes two transverse abutment pieces arranged in a cross-shaped pattern. The transverse plate groove forms a transverse hole at its end, and the transverse hole is cylindrical. The outer extensions of the two transverse abutment pieces respectively abut against the wall of the transverse hole. The longitudinal abutment includes two longitudinal abutment pieces arranged in a cross-shaped pattern. The longitudinal plate groove forms a longitudinal hole at its end, and the longitudinal hole is cylindrical. The outer extensions of the two longitudinal abutment pieces respectively abut against the wall of the longitudinal hole.

9. The tactile button assembly device as described in any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that, The outer end of the fixed plate strip forms a strip fixing part, which is arranged in an arched arc shape facing outward; the transverse shell has a transverse fixing groove, which is arranged in an arched arc shape along the direction towards the end; the longitudinal shell has a longitudinal fixing groove, which is arranged in an arched arc shape along the direction towards the end; the strip fixing part is embedded with the transverse fixing groove or the longitudinal fixing groove.

10. The tactile button assembly device as described in any one of claims 6-8, characterized in that, The button shell includes multiple connecting plates, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the adjacent horizontal shell and the vertical shell, and the connecting plates are arranged in an arc shape facing outwards; The tactile button assembly device includes a housing, the button housing is movably embedded in the housing, the housing includes multiple plates, the plates are arranged in an arc shape, each plate corresponds to the connecting plate, and the plates and the connecting plates are arranged in an overlapping and abutting arrangement.

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