Special-shaped keycap, key module and keyboard

By using a double-shot keycap female and male mold structure, combined with polycarbonate or nylon reinforcement, the problems of insufficient strength and uneven tactile feel in traditional keyboards are solved, achieving both aesthetics and stability, and improving the user experience.

CN223884331UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06JIANGSU TRANSIMAGE TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422488182.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-15
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-15

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Technical Problem

Traditional single-scissor keyboards suffer from insufficient structural strength and uneven tactile feedback when dealing with irregularly shaped or large keys, limiting the diversity of keyboard design and user experience.

Method used

The keycap female mold and keycap male mold are constructed using a double-shot molding process. The keycap male mold is made of polycarbonate or nylon material with added glass fiber reinforcement. The keycap female mold has a connector at the bottom. The key module adopts a single scissor structure without a balance bar, combined with double-shot molding technology.

Benefits of technology

The structural strength and tactile uniformity of the keycaps have been improved, ensuring the keyboard's aesthetics and functionality. This results in a stable structure and uniform tactile feel, meeting stability requirements without the need for an additional stabilizer bar.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a special-shaped keycap, a key module and a keyboard, the special-shaped keycap comprises a keycap female die and a keycap male die which are formed in a bijection mode, the keycap female die is a special-shaped keycap body, the bottom of the keycap female die is provided with a plurality of connecting pieces used for assembling the keycap and other components (such as scissors feet) of the key module, and the keycap male die is a special-shaped keycap body. The key cap male die is of a reinforcing structure wrapping the outer side of the special-shaped key cap body, and the key cap male die is subjected to plastic reinforcement. According to the utility model, the aesthetic property and the structural strength of the special-shaped keycap product are simultaneously ensured, and the key module adopts the special-shaped keycap, so that a stable structure and uniform touch feeling can be realized without an additional balance rod.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the keyboard key field especially relates to a special-shaped key cap, special-shaped key cap and keyboard. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, the traditional single-shears structure keyboard when processing special-shaped or large size character key, often exist structural strength is insufficient, touch feeling is uneven etc. These defects not only influence the user's use experience, also limit the keyboard design diversity and innovativeness. In addition, due to the structural limitation, the reinforcement of special-shaped key cap is usually difficult to realize, resulting in the overall performance of the product decline. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] The utility model aims at providing a special-shaped key cap and the key module and keyboard using the special-shaped key cap with higher structural strength, better touch feeling and beautiful appearance.

[0004] Technical scheme: the special-shaped key cap of the utility model, including the key cap female die and key cap male die of two-shot molding, the key cap female die is special-shaped key cap body, and the key cap male die is the reinforcing structure that surrounds the outside of special-shaped key cap body.

[0005] Further, the key cap male die material carries out plastic reinforcing.

[0006] Further, the key cap male die adopts polycarbonate material and adds glass fiber reinforcing.

[0007] Further, the key cap male die adopts nylon material and adds glass fiber reinforcing.

[0008] Further, the key cap female die bottom is equipped with a plurality of connecting pieces for making the key cap with the assembly of other components of key module.

[0009] The utility model of a kind of key module, key adopts the special-shaped key cap structure as described above.

[0010] Further, the key module adopts single-shears, without balance bar structure.

[0011] The utility model of a kind of keyboard, adopts the key module as described above.

[0012] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following significant advantages: (1) The irregular keycap of the present invention adopts a double injection molding male mold and female mold structure. Through two injection molding processes, the male mold (1 injection) structure focuses on structural reinforcement, which not only makes the keycap have excellent mechanical properties, but also effectively resists deformation and wear under long-term use. The female mold (2 injection) focuses on appearance and touch, using easy-to-form and beautiful materials to ensure the overall aesthetics of the keyboard and user experience, while ensuring the aesthetics and functionality of the product; (2) The key module of the present invention adopts the above-mentioned irregular keycap, which can achieve a stable structure and uniform touch without the need for an additional balance bar. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the irregular keycap structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the common mold structure of the irregular keycap of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the master mold structure of the irregular keycap of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the irregular keycap of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Example 1

[0019] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a non-standard keycap including a keycap female mold 1 and a keycap male mold 2, both formed by double-shot molding. The keycap female mold 1 is the body of the non-standard keycap. The bottom of the keycap female mold 1 has several connectors for assembling the keycap with other components of the key module (such as scissor-switch leads). The material of the keycap female mold 1 can be easily molded while also meeting aesthetic requirements. The keycap male mold 2 is a reinforcing structure wrapped around the outside of the non-standard keycap body, and its material is reinforced with plastic. In this embodiment, the appearance and structure can be manufactured independently, avoiding conflicting molding methods. This optimizes aesthetic requirements and prevents appearance problems caused by uneven thickness. Simultaneously, the structural strength is more stable, the corners of the non-standard structure feel better, and the tightness of the bond is better compared to adhesive bonding using double-shot molding.

[0020] In some embodiments, the keycap mold 2 is made of polycarbonate material and reinforced with glass fiber.

[0021] In some embodiments, the keycap mold 2 is made of nylon material and reinforced with glass fiber.

[0022] Example 2

[0023] The key module provided in the embodiment adopts the special-shaped key cap mentioned in any one of embodiments 1-2. Since the special-shaped key cap has good structural strength, the key module can adopt a single scissors without a balance bar structure.

[0024] Embodiment 3

[0025] The keyboard provided in the embodiment adopts the key module mentioned in embodiment 2.

Claims

1. A non-standard keycap, characterized in that, The keycap includes a double-shot molded female keycap mold (1) and a male keycap mold (2). The female keycap mold (1) is a non-standard keycap body, and the male keycap mold (2) is a reinforcing structure wrapped around the outside of the non-standard keycap body. The male keycap mold (2) is reinforced with plastic.

2. The irregular keycap according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the keycap mother mold (1) is provided with several connecting parts for assembling the keycaps with other components of the key module.

3. A button module, characterized in that, The keys use the irregular keycaps as described in any one of claims 1-2.

4. The button module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The button module adopts a single scissor mechanism without a balance bar.

5. A keyboard, characterized in that, The buttons adopt the button module as described in claim 3.