Key protection structure and electronic product protection shell

Abstract

The utility model discloses a key protection structure and an electronic product protection shell, and relates to the field of electronic product protection shells, and the key protection structure comprises a pressing film; the electric conductor is provided with a top surface and a bottom surface, a thickness exists between the bottom surface and the top surface, the top surface is in contact with the pressing film, and the bottom surface is used for being in contact with the surface of a touch key of an electronic product; the electric conductor is used for transmitting a touch signal or a pressing signal generated when a user touches or presses the pressing film to a touch key of the electronic product; the elastic piece is provided with a first through hole, the first through hole is used for containing the electric conductor, one end of the elastic piece abuts against the pressing film, and the other end of the elastic piece is used for abutting against the surface of the touch key; the elastic piece is used for generating elastic deformation in the pressing direction when the pressing film is pressed. The key protection structure plays a role in protecting the touch key of the electronic product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic product protective cases, specifically to a button protection structure and an electronic product protective case. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of society, people frequently use electronic products, such as mobile phones and tablets. The emergence of electronic products has made users' lives much more convenient. However, during the use of electronic products, they are prone to scratches and wear, or being dropped and damaged. Therefore, users install protective cases on their electronic products to protect them from these situations. However, existing electronic product protective cases lack the function of protecting touch buttons. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a button protection structure and an electronic product protective shell to protect the touch buttons of electronic products.

[0004] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution:

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a button protection structure, comprising: a pressing film; an electrical conductor having a top surface and a bottom surface, with a thickness between the bottom surface and the top surface, the top surface contacting the pressing film, and the bottom surface for contacting the surface of a touch button of an electronic product, the electrical conductor for transmitting touch signals or press signals generated by a user touching or pressing the pressing film to the touch button of the electronic product; and an elastic element having a first through hole for accommodating the electrical conductor, one end of the elastic element abutting against the pressing film, and the other end of the elastic element abutting against... On the surface of the touch button; the elastic element is used to elastically deform in the pressing direction when the pressing membrane is pressed, wherein, when the pressing membrane is pressed, the electrical conductor simultaneously moves in the pressing direction and performs a pressing operation on the touch button to realize the transmission of the pressing signal, and when the pressing membrane stops being pressed, it drives the electrical conductor to move in the opposite direction of the pressing direction, thereby causing the electrical conductor and the pressing membrane to reset; a support member is provided with a second through hole for mounting the elastic element, the support member is used to connect with the protective shell of the electronic product, and is used to limit the elastic element.

[0006] In one embodiment, the pressing film has a surface capable of completely covering the top surface.

[0007] In one embodiment, the pressing film is made of tempered glass; and / or, the elastic element is made of silicone; and / or, the support element is made of metal, PC, or TPU.

[0008] In one embodiment, the end of the electrical conductor that contacts the touch button of the electronic product protrudes from the end of the support member facing the electronic product.

[0009] In one embodiment, the elastic member has a groove surrounding the first through hole at the end facing the electronic product. The groove is annular in shape, and a first extension is provided between the inner edge of the groove and the outer edge of the first through hole. The first extension abuts against the electrical conductor.

[0010] In one embodiment, the elastic element has a second extension extending toward the pressing membrane at one end facing the pressing membrane and located at the edge of the first through hole, and the second extension is fixedly connected to the electrical conductor.

[0011] In one embodiment, the end of the support member away from the electronic product protrudes from the end of the pressing film away from the electronic product.

[0012] In one embodiment, the edge of the electrical conductor is sealed to the edge of the first through hole; and / or, the edge of the elastic element is sealed to the edge of the second through hole.

[0013] Secondly, this utility model provides a protective case for electronic products, including a housing and a button protection structure as described above, wherein the button protection structure is disposed on the housing.

[0014] In one embodiment, the support member has an annular groove or annular protrusion on its edge, the housing has a third through hole, the edge of the third through hole has an annular protrusion or annular groove, and the button protection structure is engaged with the housing through the annular groove and annular protrusion.

[0015] Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: The button protection structure of this invention, applied to the protective casing of electronic products, effectively protects the touch buttons. Furthermore, with the coordinated action of its components, the user's touch signal is transmitted to the touch buttons via an electrical conductor by pressing the pressing membrane. Pressing the membrane pushes the conductor in the pressing direction, pressing the touch buttons, resulting in stable and reliable operation. The protective casing of this invention, employing the button protection structure of this invention, also possesses the aforementioned advantages. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the button protection structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the button protection structure in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the button protection structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the button protection structure in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the elastic element in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the elastic element in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the support member in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a partial schematic diagram of the shell in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the case protection structure after the pressing film has been removed in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Pressing membrane; 2. Electrical conductor; 3. Elastic element; 4. First through hole; 5. Support element; 6. Second through hole; 7. Groove; 8. First extension; 9. Second extension; 10. Housing; 11. Annular groove; 12. Third through hole; 13. Annular protrusion; 14. Top surface; 15. Bottom surface. Detailed Implementation

[0026] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 9 A preferred embodiment of the button protection structure of this utility model includes: a pressing film 1; an electrical conductor 2, the electrical conductor 2 having a top surface 14 and a bottom surface 15, with a thickness between the bottom surface 14 and the top surface 15, the top surface 14 contacting the pressing film 1, the bottom surface 15 for contacting the surface of the touch button of the electronic product, the electrical conductor 2 for transmitting touch signals or pressing signals generated by the user touching or pressing the pressing film 1 to the touch button of the electronic product; and an elastic element 3, the elastic element 3 having a first through hole 4 for accommodating the electrical conductor 2, one end of the elastic element 3 abutting against the pressing film 1, and the other end of the elastic element 3... The end is used to abut against the surface of the touch button; the elastic element 3 is used to elastically deform in the pressing direction when the pressing membrane 1 is pressed, wherein, when the pressing membrane 1 is pressed, the electrical conductor 2 moves in the pressing direction at the same time and performs a pressing operation on the touch button to realize the transmission of the pressing signal, and when the pressing membrane 1 stops being pressed, it drives the electrical conductor 2 to move in the opposite direction of the pressing direction, thereby causing the electrical conductor 2 and the pressing membrane 1 to reset; the support member 5 is provided with a second through hole 6 for mounting the elastic element 3, and the support member 5 is used to connect with the protective shell of the electronic product and to limit the elastic element 3.

[0031] This utility model's button protection structure, when applied to the protective shell of electronic products, can protect the touch buttons of electronic products. Furthermore, with the cooperation of various components, the button protection structure allows the user to transmit the touch signal to the touch button of the electronic product through the conductor 2 by touching and pressing the pressing membrane 1. Pressing the pressing membrane 1 pushes the conductor 2 in the pressing direction to press the touch button of the electronic product, ensuring stable and reliable operation.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment of the button protection structure in this utility model, it may also have the following additional technical features:

[0033] In one embodiment, the pressing membrane 1 has a surface that can completely cover the top surface 14. This allows for better transmission of the touch signal to the touch buttons of the electronic product when the user touches the pressing membrane 1. When the user presses the pressing membrane 1, it can better displace the electrical conductor 2, enabling the electrical conductor 2 to better press the touch buttons of the electronic product, thus improving the stability of the button protection structure when used by the user. In other embodiments, the surface of the pressing membrane 1 that contacts the electrical conductor 2 may partially cover the surface of the electrical conductor 2 that contacts the pressing membrane 1.

[0034] In one embodiment, the pressing film 1 is made of tempered glass. This provides a more comfortable tactile experience when pressing the tempered glass layer, and the tempered glass layer is also more durable, enabling the button protection structure of this invention to achieve its intended effect. In other embodiments, the pressing film 1 can be made of other suitable materials.

[0035] In one embodiment, the elastic element 3 is made of silicone. Silicone has good elasticity and is relatively durable, enabling the button protection structure of this invention to achieve a good implementation effect. In other embodiments, the elastic element 3 can be made of other suitable elastic materials.

[0036] In one embodiment, the support member 5 is made of metal, PC, or TPU. This provides good support for the elastic member 3 after it is installed into the second through hole 6, enabling the button protection structure of this invention to achieve its intended effect. In other embodiments, the support member 5 can be made of other suitable materials.

[0037] Reference Figure 3 In one embodiment, the end of the conductor 2 that contacts the touch button of the electronic product protrudes beyond the end of the support member 5 facing the electronic product. This ensures good contact between the conductor 2 and the touch button of the pad product, reducing the occurrence of poor contact and making the button protection structure of this invention more stable for the user. In other embodiments, the end of the conductor 2 that contacts the touch button of the electronic product may not protrude beyond the end of the support member 5 facing the electronic product.

[0038] Reference Figure 5In one embodiment, the end of the elastic member 3 facing the electronic product has a groove 7 surrounding the first through hole 4. The groove 7 is annular, and a first extension 8 is provided between the inner edge of the groove 7 and the outer edge of the first through hole 4. The first extension 8 abuts against the electrical conductor 2. With this structure, the groove 7 makes it easier for the electrical conductor 2 to move after being pushed by the pressing film 1, and the first extension 8 makes the connection between the electrical conductor 2 and the elastic member 3 more stable and reliable, reducing the occurrence of the electrical conductor 2 detaching from the elastic member 3. In other embodiments, the end of the elastic member 3 facing the electronic product may not have a groove 7 surrounding the first through hole 4. In other embodiments, the groove 7 may be located at the edge of the first through hole 4 without a first extension 8 extending towards the electronic product.

[0039] Reference Figure 6 In one embodiment, the elastic member 3 has a second extension 9 extending towards the pressing membrane 1 at one end facing the pressing membrane 1 and located at the edge of the first through hole 4. The second extension 9 is fixedly connected to the electrical conductor 2. With this structure, the connection between the electrical conductor 2 and the elastic member 3 is more stable and reliable, reducing the occurrence of the electrical conductor 2 detaching from the elastic member 3. In other embodiments, the second extension 9 extending towards the pressing membrane 1 may not be provided at the end of the elastic member 3 facing the pressing membrane 1 and located at the edge of the first through hole 4.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 In one embodiment, the end of the support member 5 furthest from the electronic product protrudes beyond the end of the pressing membrane 1 furthest from the electronic product. Thus, when the button protection structure of this invention comes into contact with an external object, in most cases the support member 5 will preferentially contact the external object, reducing the likelihood of the pressing membrane 1 directly contacting the external object, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the pressing membrane 1 due to direct collision with the external object. In other embodiments, the end of the support member 5 furthest from the electronic product may not protrude beyond the end of the pressing membrane 1 furthest from the electronic product.

[0041] In one embodiment, the edge of the electrical conductor 2 is sealed to the edge of the first through hole 4. This prevents external particles or liquids from entering the electronic product through the gap between the edge of the electrical conductor 2 and the edge of the first through hole 4, thereby enhancing the protection of the electronic product by the button protection structure of this invention. In other embodiments, the edge of the electrical conductor 2 may not be sealed to the edge of the first through hole 4.

[0042] In one embodiment, the edge of the elastic member 3 is sealed to the edge of the second through hole 6. This prevents external particles or liquids from entering the electronic product through the gap between the edge of the elastic member 3 and the edge of the second through hole 6, thereby enhancing the protection of the electronic product by the button protection structure of this invention. In other embodiments, the edge of the elastic member 3 may not be sealed to the edge of the second through hole 6.

[0043] Without causing conflict, those skilled in the art can freely combine and use the above-mentioned additional technical features.

[0044] Reference Figure 8 This utility model also provides a protective case for electronic products, including a housing 10 and the aforementioned button protection structure, the button protection structure being disposed on the housing 10. Because the protective case for electronic products of this utility model employs the button protection structure of this utility model, it also serves to protect the touch buttons of the electronic product. Furthermore, with the coordinated action of the various components, the user can transmit the touch signal to the touch button of the electronic product through the conductor 2 by touching and pressing the pressing membrane 1. Pressing the pressing membrane 1 pushes the conductor 2 in the pressing direction to press the touch button of the electronic product, ensuring stable and reliable operation.

[0045] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the support member 5 has an annular groove 11 or an annular protrusion on its edge, and the housing 10 has a third through hole 12. The edge of the third through hole 12 has an annular protrusion 13 or an annular groove. The button protection structure is connected to the housing 10 by the annular groove 11 and the annular protrusion 13. This structure makes the installation of the support member 5 and the housing 10 easier and faster, and also provides good stability to the connection between the support member 5 and the housing 10. In other embodiments, the support member 5 and the housing 10 can be connected using other suitable connection structures.

[0046] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A key protection structure, characterized by, The key protection structure comprises: a pressing film; an electric conductor having a top surface and a bottom surface, the electric conductor having a thickness between the top surface and the bottom surface, the top surface being in contact with the pressing film, and the bottom surface being used to contact a surface of a touch key of an electronic product, the electric conductor being used to transmit a touch signal or a pressing signal generated by a user touching or pressing the pressing film to the touch key of the electronic product; a resilient member provided with a first through hole used to accommodate the electric conductor, one end of the resilient member abutting against the pressing film, and the other end of the resilient member being used to abut against the surface of the touch key, the resilient member being used to elastically deform in a pressing direction when the pressing film is pressed, wherein when the pressing film is pressed, the electric conductor is simultaneously moved in the pressing direction and performs a pressing operation on the touch key to realize transmission of the pressing signal, and when the pressing film stops being pressed, the electric conductor is driven to move in a direction opposite to the pressing direction, so that the electric conductor and the pressing film are reset; a support provided with a second through hole used to mount the resilient member, the support being used to be connected with a protective shell of the electronic product and to limit the resilient member.

2. The key protecting structure according to claim 1, wherein The pressing film has a surface capable of completely covering the top surface.

3. The key protecting structure according to claim 1, wherein The material of the pressing film is tempered glass; and / or, the material of the resilient member is silica gel; and / or, the material of the support is one of metal, PC or TPU.

4. The key protecting structure according to claim 1, wherein The end of the electric conductor in contact with the touch key of the electronic product protrudes from the end of the support towards the electronic product.

5. The key protecting structure according to claim 1, wherein The end of the resilient member towards the electronic product is provided with a groove surrounding the first through hole, the groove being annular, and a first extension being provided between the inner edge of the groove and the outer edge of the first through hole, the first extension abutting against the electric conductor.

6. The key protecting structure according to claim 5, wherein The end of the resilient member towards the pressing film, located at the edge of the first through hole, is provided with a second extension extending towards the pressing film, the second extension being fixedly connected with the electric conductor.

7. The key protecting structure according to claim 1, wherein The end of the support away from the electronic product protrudes from the end of the pressing film away from the electronic product.

8. The key protecting structure according to claim 1, wherein The edge of the electric conductor is sealingly connected with the edge of the first through hole; and / or, the edge of the resilient member is sealingly connected with the edge of the second through hole.

9. An electronic product protective case characterized by, The key protection structure is arranged on the shell.

10. The electronic product protective case of claim 9, wherein, The edge of the support is provided with an annular groove or an annular protrusion, the shell is provided with a third through hole, the edge of the third through hole is provided with an annular protrusion or an annular groove, and the key protection structure and the shell are connected through the annular groove and the annular protrusion.

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