Key capable of guiding light and device with same

Abstract

The utility model provides a key capable of guiding light and a device with the same. The key capable of guiding light comprises a key body and a light guiding structure. The key body is detachably connected with the light guide structure; a part or all of the light guide structure is embedded from one side of the key body and exposed from the other side of the key body, so that a light channel is formed in the key body, and light located on one side of the key body is transmitted to the other side of the key body through the light guide structure. By adopting the detachable key body and the light guide structure, compared with a traditional production scheme, a double-color mold does not need to be adopted; the key body and the light guide structure are simple in structure, the production forming process is simple, and assembly is convenient; for a device with the key, the production cost can be greatly reduced, and the production efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of buttons, specifically to a light-guiding button and a device having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing products with light-guiding functions on the market are fixed side-light-transmitting or front-light-transmitting and cannot be moved. The few movable light-guiding products on the market are all produced by one-piece molding, which requires the use of two-color molds in the production process. The mold cost is high, resulting in a high unit price of the product and greater difficulty in molding than ordinary products, leading to a high defect rate in the production process. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application addresses the aforementioned shortcomings of the prior art by providing a light-guiding button and a device having the same, to solve at least one of the aforementioned technical problems. The specific solution is as follows:

[0004] In the first aspect, a light-guiding button is proposed, comprising: a button body and a light-guiding structure;

[0005] The button body and the light guide structure are detachably connected; part or all of the light guide structure is embedded from one side of the button body and exposed from the other side of the button body, so as to form a light channel in the button body, so that the light located on one side of the button body can be transmitted to the other side of the button body through the light guide structure.

[0006] In some specific embodiments, the button body includes a pressing part; the light guide structure includes a light guide element.

[0007] The push-button part has a light guide hole, and the shape of the light guide element is set to match the inner wall of the light guide hole, with the light guide element embedded in the light guide hole. By setting the shape of the light guide element to match the inner wall of the light guide hole, the connection between the light guide element and the light guide hole can be made tighter.

[0008] In some specific embodiments, the button body further includes a first connector. At least one first connector is disposed on the edge of the pressing part; the pressing part is detachably connected to the outer housing via the first connector.

[0009] In some specific embodiments, the first connector includes a resilient cantilever. One end of the resilient cantilever is connected to the push-button, and the other end is provided with a latching member for detachable connection with an external device to mount the push-button onto the external device.

[0010] In some specific embodiments, the light guide structure includes a light guide base. A locking seat is provided on the side of the button body facing the light guide structure, and a recess is provided on the light guide base corresponding to the position of the locking seat. The light guide base is engaged within the locking seat through the recess. By providing a light guide base and engaging it with the locking seat through the recess, the overall fit and connection between the light guide structure and the button body can be made tighter.

[0011] In some specific embodiments, the button body further includes a second connector. The second connector is disposed on the side of the button body facing the light guide structure; the second connector includes at least one mounting fastener for detachable connection with the light guide base. In practical applications, the light guide base is provided with a fastener corresponding to the position of the mounting fastener, and the light guide base is fastened to the mounting fastener through the fastener.

[0012] In one specific embodiment, the first connector on the button body is symmetrically arranged with respect to the button body, and / or the second connector on the second connector is symmetrically arranged with respect to the button body. In practical applications, this can be seen as the first connector being symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the button body, and the second connector being symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the button body. Therefore, the latches on the light guide base corresponding to the second connectors can also be symmetrically arranged with respect to the light guide base. This symmetrical arrangement allows the button body to be fastened to the light guide base from multiple directions during installation, eliminating the need for repeated checks of the installation orientation and significantly improving the installation efficiency of the button body.

[0013] In some specific embodiments, the light guide structure has at least one stress relief hole. Specifically, the stress relief hole can be located on the light guide base near the mounting fastener. When the user presses the button body, the light guide base is subjected to a squeezing force. At this time, the stress relief hole can offset and release this squeezing force.

[0014] In some specific embodiments, the aperture of the light guide hole decreases from the side of the push-button closer to the light guide structure to the side farther away from the light guide structure. In practical applications, by setting the aperture of the light guide hole to gradually decrease, the light passing through the light guide structure, specifically the light channel in the light guide component, can be focused to a certain extent, thereby improving the focusing degree of the light guide structure.

[0015] In some specific embodiments, the shape of the light guide aperture's cross-section in the axial direction includes a circle, an ellipse, a rectangle, or an irregular shape. In practical applications, users can set the shape of the light guide aperture according to specific usage requirements.

[0016] Secondly, a device is proposed, including any of the light-guiding buttons described in the aforementioned technical solutions.

[0017] In some specific embodiments, a housing and a circuit board are also included. The button body is detachably connected to the housing, and part or all of the pressing part is exposed relative to the housing. The circuit board is located inside the housing and is provided with a button switch and a light-emitting element. The button switch and the light-emitting element are arranged toward the light-guiding structure. The button switch is used to contact the light-guiding structure and / or the pressing part, and the light-emitting element is used to emit light to the light-guiding structure.

[0018] In one specific embodiment, the projection area of ​​the light guide structure on the circuit board covers the push-button switch and the light-emitting element on the circuit board. In a specific application, when the user presses the pressing part of the button body, the pressing part and the light guide structure connected to the pressing part are elastically pressed down. During the pressing process, the light guide structure contacts the push-button switch, which can trigger or turn off the push-button switch. The light-emitting element includes an LED. By setting the light-emitting element in the direction of the light guide structure, the light emitted by the light-emitting element can enter the light guide structure. Through the light channel formed in the button body by the light guide structure, the light emitted by the light-emitting element can be transmitted from one side of the button body to the other.

[0019] Beneficial Effects: This application provides a light-guiding button and a device having it, including a button body and a light-guiding structure. The button body and the light-guiding structure are detachably connected; part or all of the light-guiding structure is embedded from one side of the button body and exposed from the other side of the button body, so as to form a light channel in the button body, allowing light located on one side of the button body to be transmitted to the other side of the button body through the light-guiding structure. By adopting a detachable button body and light-guiding structure, compared with the traditional production method, it is not necessary to use a two-color mold; moreover, the structure of the button body and the light-guiding structure is simple, the manufacturing process is simple, and the assembly is convenient. For devices with this button, it can also greatly reduce production costs, improve production efficiency, and reduce the unit price of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an exploded structure according to this application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another exploded structure of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the assembled button structure in this application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the assembled button structure in this application;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the exploded structure in this application along line AA;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the exploded structure in this application along the BB line;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the buttons in this application and a schematic diagram showing their positional relationship with the circuit board.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the light guide base and the second connector in this application;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a partial schematic diagram of the device with a light-guiding button in this application;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the device in this application.

[0031] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are as follows: 1-Button body; 11-Pressing part; 111-Light guide hole; 12-First connector; 13-Snap fastener; 14-Snap-fit ​​seat; 15-Second connector; 2-Light guide structure; 21-Light guide; 22-Light guide seat; 221-Recessed part; 222-Snap fastener; 23-Stress relief hole; 3-Circuit board; 31-Button switch; 32-Light-emitting element; 4-Housing shell; 41-Positioning post. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of this application in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this application.

[0033] Various embodiments of this application will be described more fully below. This application may have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes may be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the various embodiments of this application to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather this application should be understood to cover all adjustments, equivalents, and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of this application.

[0034] In the following, the terms “comprising” or “may include” as used in the various embodiments of this application indicate the presence of the disclosed functions, operations, or elements, and do not limit the addition of one or more functions, operations, or elements. Furthermore, as used in the various embodiments of this application, the terms “comprising,” “having,” and their cognates are intended only to indicate a particular feature, number, step, operation, element, component, or combination of the foregoing, and should not be construed as primarily excluding the presence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing, or the possibility of adding one or more combinations of features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing.

[0035] In various embodiments of this application, the expression "or" or "at least one of A and / or B" includes any combination or all combinations of the words listed simultaneously. For example, the expression "A or B" or "at least one of A and / or B" may include A, may include B, or may include both A and B.

[0036] The terms used in the various embodiments of this application (such as "first," "second," etc.) may modify various constituent elements in the various embodiments, but do not limit the corresponding constituent elements. For example, the above terms do not limit the order and / or importance of the elements. The above terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from other elements. For example, a first user device and a second user device refer to different user devices, although both are user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of this application, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0037] It should be noted that, in this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and defined, terms such as "installation," "connection," and "fixation" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this application, those skilled in the art should understand that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the purpose of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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 application.

[0039] The terminology used in the various embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the various embodiments of this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of this application pertain. The terms (such as those defined in a generally used dictionary) are to be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the relevant technical field and are not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments of this application.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] This embodiment 1 provides a light-guiding button, the specific solution of which is as follows:

[0042] A light-guiding button includes: a button body 1 and a light-guiding structure 2;

[0043] The button body 1 and the light guide structure 2 are detachably connected;

[0044] Part or all of the light guide structure 2 is embedded from one side of the button body 1 and exposed from the other side of the button body 1, so as to form a light channel in the button body 1, so that the light located on one side of the button body 1 is transmitted to the other side of the button body 1 through the light guide structure 2.

[0045] The exploded view of the button body 1 and the light guide structure 2 is shown below. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some specific embodiments, the button body 1 includes a pressing part 11; the light guide structure 2 includes a light guide element 21.

[0046] like Figure 5 The button is Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross section of line AA in the diagram. Figure 6 A cross-sectional diagram of the button on the BB line and... Figure 7 As shown in the partial cross-sectional view, the actuating part 11 has a light guide hole 111. The shape of the light guide 21 is matched with the inner sidewall of the light guide hole 111, and the light guide 21 is embedded in the light guide hole 111. By setting the shape of the light guide 21 to match the inner sidewall of the light guide hole 111, the connection between the light guide 21 and the light guide hole 111 can be made tighter.

[0047] In some specific embodiments, the button body 1 further includes a first connector 12. At least one first connector 12 is disposed on the edge of the pressing part 11; the pressing part 11 is detachably connected to the outer housing 4 through the first connector 12.

[0048] In some specific embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first connecting member 12 includes an elastic cantilever. One end of the elastic cantilever is connected to the push-button 11, and the other end is provided with a latching member 13. The latching member 13 is used for detachable connection with an external device to mount the push-button 11 onto the external device. In one specific embodiment, the external device can be an electronic device or an electrical device. In practical applications, a positioning post 41 may protrude from the housing of the external device, passing through the latching member 13 to achieve a detachable connection with the latching member 13, such as... Figure 10 As shown.

[0049] In some specific embodiments, the light guide structure 2 includes a light guide seat 22. A locking seat 14 is provided on the side of the button body 1 facing the light guide structure 2. A recess 221 is provided on the light guide seat 22 at a position corresponding to the locking seat 14. The light guide seat 22 is engaged within the locking seat 14 through the recess 221. By providing the light guide seat 22 and engaging it with the locking seat 14 through the recess 221, the overall fit and connection between the light guide structure 2 and the button body 1 can be made tighter, such as... Figure 4 As shown.

[0050] In some specific embodiments, the button body further includes a second connector 15. The second connector 15 is disposed on the side of the button body 1 facing the light guide structure 2; the second connector 15 includes at least one mounting fastener, which is used for detachable connection with the light guide base 22. In practical applications, the light guide base 22 is provided with a fastener 222 corresponding to the position of the mounting fastener, and the light guide base 22 is fastened to the mounting fastener through the fastener 222.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the first connector 12 on the button body is symmetrically arranged with respect to the button body, and / or the second connector 15 on the second connector 15 is symmetrically arranged with respect to the button body. In practical applications, the first connector 12 and the second connector 15 can be symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the button body. Therefore, the latch 222 on the light guide base 22 corresponding to the second connector 15 can also be symmetrically arranged with respect to the light guide base 22. This symmetrical arrangement allows the button body to be fastened to the light guide base 22 from multiple directions during installation, eliminating the need for repeated checks of the installation orientation and significantly improving the installation efficiency of the button body.

[0052] In some specific embodiments, the light guide structure 2 is provided with at least one stress relief hole 23. Specifically, the stress relief hole 23 may be located on the light guide base 22 near the mounting fastener. When the user presses the button body, the light guide base 22 is subjected to a squeezing force. At this time, the stress relief hole 23 can offset and release this squeezing force.

[0053] In some specific embodiments, the aperture of the light guide hole 111 decreases from the side of the push part 11 closer to the light guide structure 2 to the side farther away from the light guide structure 2. In practical applications, by setting the aperture of the light guide hole 111 to be gradually reduced, the light passing through the light guide structure 2, specifically the light guide member 21, can be focused to a certain extent, thereby improving the focusing degree of the light guide structure 2.

[0054] In some specific embodiments, the shape of the cross-section of the light guide hole 111 in the axial direction includes a circle, an ellipse, a rectangle, or an irregular shape. In practical applications, users can set the shape of the light guide hole 111 and the shape of the light guide 21 according to specific usage requirements. In one specific embodiment, the light guide 21 is a light guide post, wherein the shape of the light guide post can be a cylinder, a prism, or a frustum structure, and users can set it according to actual needs.

[0055] In a specific assembly process, the user first inserts the light guide component 21 of the light guide structure 2 into the light guide through hole 111 of the push button 11. Then, the user fastens the fastener 222 on the light guide base 22 of the light guide structure 2 with the mounting fastener on one side of the button body. Finally, the button body is installed on an external device through the first connector 12. This achieves the installation of the light-guiding button with the external device, which is simple to operate, straightforward, and highly efficient. A schematic diagram of the fastening connection between the fastener 222 on the light guide base 22 and the mounting fastener on the button body is shown below. Figure 8 As shown.

[0056] In practical applications, users can also set the color of the light guide structure 2 according to their actual needs. Different colors of the light guide structure 2 can be used in different usage scenarios according to actual needs, or the color of the light entering the light guide structure 2 can be adjusted so that the light-guiding button can transmit different light colors through the guide structure, based on the diverse user experience.

[0057] This embodiment provides a light-guiding button, including a button body and a light-guiding structure. The button body and the light-guiding structure are detachably connected. Part or all of the light-guiding structure is embedded from one side of the button body and exposed from the other side, forming a light channel within the button body. This allows light from one side of the button body to be transmitted through the light-guiding structure to the other side. By employing a detachable button body and light-guiding structure, compared to traditional production methods, the use of a two-color mold is eliminated. Furthermore, the button body and light-guiding structure are simple in structure, the manufacturing process is simple, and assembly is convenient, significantly reducing production costs while increasing production efficiency and lowering the unit price of the product.

[0058] Example 2

[0059] This embodiment 2 provides a device, including any of the light-guiding buttons in the technical solution of embodiment 1, the specific solution of which is as follows:

[0060] A device comprising any of the aforementioned light-guiding buttons. Further, such as... Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, it also includes a housing 4 and a circuit board 3. The button body 1 is detachably connected to the housing 4, and part or all of the pressing part 11 is exposed relative to the housing 4. The circuit board 3 is located inside the housing 4, and a push-button switch 31 and a light-emitting element 32 are provided on the circuit board 3. The push-button switch 31 and the light-emitting element 32 are arranged facing the light guide structure 2. The push-button switch 31 is used to contact the light guide structure 2 and / or the pressing part 11, such as... Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the light-emitting element 32 is used to emit light from the light-guiding structure 2.

[0061] In one specific embodiment, the projection range of the light guide structure 2 on the circuit board 3 covers the push button switch 31 and the light-emitting element 32 on the circuit board 3. In a specific application, when the user presses the pressing part 11 of the button body 1, the pressing part 11 and the light guide structure 2 connected to the pressing part 11 are elastically pressed down. During the pressing process, the light guide structure 2 contacts the push button switch 31, which can trigger or turn off the push button switch 31. The light-emitting element 32 includes an LED light. By setting the light-emitting element 32 in the direction of the light guide structure 2, the light emitted by the light-emitting element 32 can enter the light guide structure 2. Through the light channel formed in the button body by the light guide structure 2, the light emitted by the light-emitting element 32 can be transmitted from one side of the button body to the other.

[0062] In practical applications, this device can be an electronic or electrical appliance that requires button operation, such as a power strip, computer host, or power bank. Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of a light-guiding button installed on a power strip device. By incorporating a light-guiding button into the device, users can obtain relevant prompts about the electronic device's operating status, operating mode, etc., through the light on the button when it is pressed. By adopting this type of light-guiding button, the user experience of the light-guiding button can be improved, the production cost of the button can be reduced, and the overall cost of the device containing it can be lowered. At the same time, due to its convenient installation, it can further improve the overall production efficiency of the device containing it.

[0063] This embodiment provides a device having any of the light-guiding buttons described in Embodiment 1. The button body and light-guiding structure of the light-guiding button are detachably connected. The light-guiding structure forms a light channel within the button body, allowing light from one side of the button body to be transmitted to the other side through the light-guiding structure. By employing a detachable button body and light-guiding structure, compared to traditional production methods, a two-color mold is not required; furthermore, the button body and light-guiding structure are simple in structure, the manufacturing process is simple, and assembly is convenient, which can greatly reduce production costs while improving production efficiency.

[0064] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of this application. However, the invention of this application is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this application. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A light-guidable key, characterized by, The application relates to a light-conducting key. The key body and the light-conducting structure are detachably connected. Part or all of the light-conducting structure is embedded from one side of the key body and exposed from the other side of the key body to form a light channel in the key body, so that light located on one side of the key body is transmitted to the other side of the key body through the light-conducting structure. The key body comprises a pressing part, and the light-conducting structure comprises a light-conducting piece.

2. The light-guidable key of claim 1, wherein, A light-conducting through hole is formed in the pressing part, and the light-conducting piece is arranged in cooperation with the inner side wall of the light-conducting through hole. The key body further comprises a first connecting piece.

3. The light-guidable key of claim 2, wherein, At least one first connecting piece is arranged on the edge of the pressing part, and the pressing part is detachably connected with an external shell through the first connecting piece. The first connecting piece comprises an elastic cantilever.

4. The light-guidable key of claim 3, wherein, One end of the elastic cantilever is connected with the pressing part, and the other end is provided with a buckle piece which is used for detachable connection with an external device to mount the pressing part on the external device. The light-conducting structure comprises a light-conducting seat.

5. The light-guidable key of claim 1, wherein, One side of the key body facing the light-conducting structure is provided with a clamping seat, and the light-conducting seat is provided with a recess part corresponding to the clamping seat, and the light-conducting seat is clamped in the clamping seat through the recess part. The key body further comprises a second connecting piece.

6. A light-guidable key according to claim 5, wherein The second connecting piece is arranged on the side of the key body facing the light-conducting structure. The second connecting piece comprises at least one mounting buckle piece which is used for detachable connection with the light-conducting seat. At least one stress release hole is formed in the light-conducting structure.

7. The light-guidable key of claim 1 or 5, wherein, The aperture of the light-conducting through hole decreases from the side of the pressing part close to the light-conducting structure to the side far away from the light-conducting structure.

8. The light-guidable key of claim 2, wherein, The shape of the light-conducting through hole in the axial cross section comprises a circle, an ellipse, a rectangle or an irregular figure.

9. The light-guidable key of claim 2, wherein, The application further relates to a light-conducting key.

10. An apparatus, comprising: ​

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