Light-transmitting key and earphone

Abstract

The utility model provides a light-transmitting key and an earphone, and the light-transmitting key comprises a pressing part and a light guide support which abuts against the pressing part. The pressing piece and the light guide support are adjacently arranged in the preset direction, a light transmitting part is arranged on the pressing piece, and a light uniformizing part is arranged on the light guide support; the light homogenizing part, the light guide support and the light transmitting part all comprise light transmitting structures, and the light transmitting structures of the light homogenizing part, the light guide support and the light transmitting part are sequentially arranged in the preset direction so as to be matched to form a light transmitting path; the light guide support extends outwards to be provided with an external connection part and a trigger part, the external connection part is used for being detachably connected with external equipment, and the trigger part is used for being connected with an electronic switch on the external equipment. According to the utility model, the light-transmitting uniformity of the light-transmitting key is obviously improved, the light-transmitting effect is good, the light-transmitting key is flexibly connected with external equipment, the disassembly and repair are convenient, the repair cost is low, and the use experience is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of button technology, specifically to a light-transmitting button and an earphone. Background Technology

[0002] Buttons are a widely used component in various devices, primarily used to input commands to operate and control the equipment. In recent years, new types of buttons have emerged, among which backlit buttons, by adding light transmission to ordinary buttons, make them more aesthetically pleasing and can indicate their location to users through the transmitted light, greatly improving the user experience.

[0003] However, existing backlit buttons still have many problems. For example, they require multiple illuminators to emit relatively uniform light, and some light spots are unavoidable, resulting in poor light transmission. Furthermore, existing backlit buttons are limited by their connection methods with devices, leading to inconvenience and high repair costs.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention aims to provide a solution to address at least one of the problems existing in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a light-transmitting button and an earphone, the specific technical solution of which is as follows:

[0006] A first aspect of this utility model is to provide a light-transmitting button, comprising: a pressing member and a light guide bracket abutting against the pressing member;

[0007] The pressing member and the light guide bracket are arranged adjacent to each other along a preset direction. The pressing member is provided with a light-transmitting part, and the light guide bracket is provided with a light-uniforming part. The light-uniforming part, the light guide bracket and the light-transmitting part all include light-transmitting structures. The light-transmitting structures of the three are arranged sequentially along the preset direction to cooperate in forming a light-transmitting path.

[0008] The light guide bracket extends outward and is provided with an external connection part and a trigger part. The external connection part is used for detachable connection to external devices, and the trigger part is used for connection to an electronic switch on the external device.

[0009] In one specific embodiment, both the triggering part and the external connection part are located outside the light-transmitting path.

[0010] In one specific embodiment, the light-uniforming section includes a light-uniforming groove formed on the side of the light guide bracket away from the pressing member, and the light-transmitting structure of the light-uniforming section includes the bottom of the light-uniforming groove.

[0011] In one specific embodiment, the bottom of the uniform light groove is arc-shaped;

[0012] And / or, the bottom of the uniform light groove is provided with uniform light etching texture.

[0013] The arc-shaped bottom of the uniform light groove refracts and reflects passing light, thus diffused light and improving the uniformity of light transmission. Further uniform light etching on the bottom of the groove allows for even more refraction and reflection of the passing light, further enhancing the uniformity of light transmission.

[0014] In one specific embodiment, the external connection includes a first extension arm and a connector;

[0015] The first extension arm extends onto the side wall of the light guide bracket; the connector is disposed on the first extension arm for detachably connecting the external device.

[0016] In one specific embodiment, the connector has a connection hole, and the connector can be detachably connected to the external device by means of interference fit with the external device through the connection hole.

[0017] This embodiment achieves a detachable connection between the light guide bracket and the external device by using the connection hole on the connector to make an interference fit with the external device. This replaces the traditional hot-press assembly process, making the disassembly and repair of the light guide bracket more convenient and the repair cost lower.

[0018] In one specific embodiment, the wall of the first extension arm and / or the connecting hole includes an elastic structure.

[0019] The elastic structure allows the connection hole to be installed on the external device by means of an interference fit with the external device, and both the first extension arm and the connection hole have an elastic pre-tightening function, resulting in high installation stability.

[0020] In one specific embodiment, the trigger portion includes a second extension arm and an abutment member;

[0021] The second extension arm extends onto the side wall of the light guide bracket; the abutment is disposed on the side of the second extension arm away from the pressing member, and is used to abut against the electronic switch on the external device.

[0022] The second extension arm can move the abutment to the side of the light guide bracket, so that the electronic switch of the abutment and the external device will not affect the emitted light of the illuminator. The illuminator can be placed directly under the light guide bracket, so only one illuminator is needed to achieve uniform illumination.

[0023] In one specific embodiment, the light-transmitting portion penetrates the pressing member along the direction of the light-transmitting path;

[0024] And / or, the cross-section of the light-transmitting portion is annular.

[0025] A second aspect of this utility model provides an earphone, including a housing and an electronic switch, a illuminator, and a light-transmitting button as described in any of the above embodiments disposed in the housing;

[0026] The housing is engaged with the pressing component, and the side of the pressing component away from the light guide bracket is exposed in the housing; the external connection part is detachably connected to the housing, and the trigger part is connected to the electronic switch; the illuminator is located on the side of the light guide bracket away from the pressing component and is located on the light transmission path of the light-transmitting button.

[0027] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0028] This utility model provides a light-transmitting button and an earphone. The light-transmitting button has a light-uniforming part set in its light-transmitting path, so that the light is uniformly emitted as it travels along the light-transmitting path, resulting in more uniform light and better light transmission.

[0029] Furthermore, the light-diffusing section may specifically include a light-diffusing groove. The bottom of the light-diffusing groove can refract and reflect light, thereby achieving a diffused light effect, making the light transmitted from the light-transmitting section more uniform and improving the light transmission effect. The bottom of the light-diffusing groove may also be provided with light-diffusing etching, which adds wrinkles to the bottom of the light-diffusing groove, further enhancing the refraction and reflection effect of light and further improving the uniformity of light.

[0030] Furthermore, the external connection part may include a first extension arm and a connector. The connection hole on the connector is interference-fitted with the external device to realize a detachable connection between the light guide bracket and the external device, which replaces the traditional hot-press assembly process, making the disassembly and repair of the light guide bracket more convenient and the repair cost lower.

[0031] Furthermore, the triggering part may include a second extension arm and a contact member. The second extension arm can move the contact member to the side of the light guide bracket, so that the contact member and the electronic switch of the external device will not affect the emitted light of the illuminator. The illuminator can be placed directly under the light guide bracket, so only one illuminator is needed to achieve uniform illumination. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the light-transmitting button of this utility model from one viewpoint.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the light-transmitting button of this utility model from another perspective;

[0035] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of the light-transmitting button of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the earphone of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of section AA in the diagram.

[0038] Figure label:

[0039] 1-Pressing part; 11-Light-transmitting part; 2-Light guide bracket; 21-Light-uniforming part; 211-Light-uniforming groove; 3-External connection part; 31-First extension arm; 32-Connector; 321-Connecting hole; 4-Trigger part; 41-Second extension arm; 42-Abutting part; 5-Housing shell; 51-Fixing post; 6-Electronic switch; 7-Illuminator. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Various embodiments of the present invention will be described more fully below. The present invention 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 the present invention to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather the present invention should be understood to cover all adjustments, equivalents, and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of the present invention.

[0041] In the following, the terms “comprising” or “may include”, which may be used in various embodiments of the present invention, 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 various embodiments of the present invention, the terms “comprising,” “having,” and their cognates are intended only to indicate a specific 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.

[0042] In various embodiments of this utility model, 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.

[0043] The terms used in the various embodiments of this utility model (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 utility model, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0044] It should be noted that, in this utility model, 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 utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] Existing backlit buttons have many problems, such as uneven light transmission, light spots on the buttons, and the need for multiple illuminators to illuminate them simultaneously. Furthermore, existing backlit buttons are limited by their connection methods with devices, leading to inconvenience and high repair costs. Therefore, this invention proposes a backlit button and earphones, wherein the backlit button significantly improves the uniformity of light transmission and can transmit uniform light without the need for multiple illuminators. It also offers more flexible connection to external devices, facilitating disassembly, assembly, and repair. The specific embodiments of this invention will be described in detail below.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The present invention provides a light-transmitting button, comprising: a pressing member 1 and a light guide bracket 2 abutting against the pressing member 1.

[0047] Specifically, the pressing member 1 and the light guide bracket 2 are arranged adjacent to each other along a preset direction. The pressing member 1 is provided with a light-transmitting part 11, and the light guide bracket 2 is provided with a light-uniforming part 21. The light-uniforming part 21, the light guide bracket 2, and the light-transmitting part 11 all include light-transmitting structures, and the light-transmitting structures of the three are arranged sequentially along the preset direction to form a light transmission path. The preset direction and the light transmission path can be referred to as... Figure 3 The dashed arrow shown.

[0048] The light guide bracket 2 extends outward and is provided with an external connection part 3 and a trigger part 4. The external connection part 3 is used to detachably connect to external devices, and the trigger part 4 is used to connect to the electronic switch 6 on the external devices.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 5 In actual use, both the pressing element 1 and the light guide bracket 2 are mounted on an external device. The light guide bracket 2 is detachably connected to the external device via the external connection part 3. The external device is equipped with an illuminator 7, which is exemplarily located on the side of the light guide bracket 2 opposite to the pressing element 1 and on the light transmission path. The emitted light from the illuminator 7 passes through the light-diffusing part 21 and the light guide bracket 2 along the direction of the light transmission path and then exits from the light-transmitting part 11, thereby achieving the light transmission effect of the button. When the pressing element 1 is operated, the pressing element 1 presses the light guide bracket 2, which in turn causes the trigger part 4 on the light guide bracket 2 to trigger the electronic switch 6 of the external device, realizing the input of commands to the external device.

[0050] In this invention, based on the light-uniforming section 21, the emitted light from the external illuminator 7 is uniformly distributed by the light-uniforming section 21 during its journey, resulting in more uniform light transmission and reduced light spots, thus significantly improving light transmission. Furthermore, the light guide bracket 2 is detachably connected to external devices via the outwardly extending connecting section 3, improving the flexibility of connection with external devices and facilitating disassembly, assembly, and repair of the light guide bracket 2, leading to a better user experience.

[0051] For example, both the triggering part 4 and the external connection part 3 can be located outside the light transmission path. As a result, the triggering part 4 and the external connection part 3 will not interfere with the emitted light of the illuminator 7, resulting in better light transmission. Furthermore, the triggering part 4 and the external connection part 3 will not restrict the arrangement of the illuminator 7, making it more flexible to use.

[0052] Optionally, the material used to make the pressing part 1 includes, but is not limited to, plastic, silicone, rubber, or resin.

[0053] For example, the light-transmitting structure of the light-transmitting part 11 can be a transparent structure provided on the pressing member 1, and the transparent structure includes, but is not limited to, colorless silicone, rubber, etc.

[0054] Optionally, the transparent structure may be a part of the pressing member 1 or the entire pressing member 1, that is, the pressing member 1 as a whole is a transparent structure.

[0055] For example, please combine Figure 1 and Figure 3The light-transmitting portion 11 can penetrate the pressing member 1 along the light transmission path, and the cross-section of the light-transmitting portion 11 can be annular. It should be noted that the annular shape includes, but is not limited to, circular rings, elliptical rings, rectangular rings, triangular rings, or other irregularly shaped rings. In other cases, the specific shape of the cross-section of the light-transmitting portion 11 can be adapted to actual needs, and may also be other shapes if necessary. This utility model does not specifically limit this.

[0056] Optionally, the light-transmitting structure of the light guide bracket 2 includes, but is not limited to, a transparent or semi-transparent plastic structure, silicone structure, rubber structure, or resin structure. The light guide bracket 2 can also be entirely made of transparent or semi-transparent plastic bracket, silicone bracket, rubber bracket, or resin bracket, so that the light guide bracket 2 as a whole has light-guiding properties.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The light-diffusing section 21 may include a light-diffusing groove 211 formed on the side of the light guide bracket 2 away from the pressing member 1. The light-diffusing groove 211 is recessed towards the pressing member 1, and the light-transmitting structure of the light-diffusing section 21 includes the bottom of the light-diffusing groove 211. The bottom of the light-diffusing groove 211 can diffract the light emitted from the illuminator 7. After the light emitted from the illuminator 7 passes through the bottom of the light-diffusing groove 211, it undergoes refraction and reflection, achieving a diffused light effect, thereby making the light transmitted from the light-transmitting section 11 more uniform and the light transmission effect better.

[0058] Furthermore, the bottom of the uniform light groove 211 can be arc-shaped, thereby improving the refraction and reflection effects. In other embodiments, the bottom of the uniform light groove 211 can also be other shapes, without specific limitations.

[0059] Furthermore, the bottom of the uniform light groove 211 can also be provided with uniform light etching (not shown in the figure). The uniform light etching creates wrinkles on the bottom of the uniform light groove 211, thereby further enhancing the refraction and reflection of the light emitted from the illuminator 7 by the bottom of the uniform light groove 211, and further improving the uniformity of the light.

[0060] In one specific embodiment, the external connection 3 may include a first extension arm 31 and a connector 32.

[0061] Specifically, the first extension arm 31 extends and is disposed on the side wall of the light guide bracket 2, and the connector 32 is disposed on the first extension arm 31 for detachably connecting external devices.

[0062] For example, the first extension arm 31 can be connected to the light guide bracket 2 at one end and to the connector 32 at the other end, so that the connector 32 is away from the light guide bracket 2 to reduce interference with the emitted light.

[0063] Optionally, the first extension arm 31 can be integrally formed with the light guide bracket 2 and the connector 32, or it can be separately connected to the light guide bracket 2 and the connector 32.

[0064] Furthermore, the connector 32 may have a connection hole 321, through which the connector 32 can be detachably connected to the external device by means of interference fit with the external device.

[0065] Understandably, in this embodiment, the light guide bracket 2 can be detachably connected to the external device by interference fit with the connection hole 321 on the connector 32, thereby replacing the traditional hot pressing assembly process, making the disassembly and repair of the light guide bracket 2 more convenient, the repair cost lower, and the user experience better.

[0066] Furthermore, the walls of the first extension arm 31 and / or the connecting hole 321 may include an elastic structure. Due to its elasticity, the connecting hole 321 can be installed on an external device via an interference fit. Both the first extension arm 31 and the connecting hole 321 have a pre-tightening function, resulting in higher installation stability.

[0067] For example, both the first extension arm 31 and the connector 32 are elastic structures.

[0068] In one specific embodiment, the trigger part 4 may include a second extension arm 41 and an abutment member 42.

[0069] Specifically, the second extension arm 41 extends and is disposed on the side wall of the light guide bracket 2, and the abutment 42 is disposed on the side of the second extension arm 41 away from the pressing member 1, for abutting against the electronic switch 6 on the external device.

[0070] In this embodiment, the second extension arm 41 can move the abutment 42 to the side of the light guide bracket 2, so that the abutment 42 and the electronic switch 6 of the external device will not affect the emitted light of the illuminator 7. The illuminator 7 can be placed directly under the light guide bracket 2. Therefore, only one illuminator 7 is needed to achieve uniform illumination, and the cost of achieving uniform light transmission is lower.

[0071] For example, please refer to Figure 3 The first extension arm 31 and the second extension arm 41 can be disposed on opposite sides of the side wall of the light guide bracket 2, and the first extension arm 31 and the second extension arm 41 extend away from the light guide bracket 2 in opposite directions. The end of the first extension arm 31 away from the light guide bracket 2 is connected to the connector 32, and the end of the second extension arm 41 away from the light guide bracket 2 is connected to the abutment 42.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The present invention also provides an earphone, including a housing 5 and an electronic switch 6, an illuminator 7 and a light-transmitting button as described in any of the above embodiments disposed in the housing 5.

[0073] Specifically, the housing 5 is engaged with the pressing member 1, and the side of the pressing member 1 away from the light guide bracket 2 is exposed outside the housing 5. The external connection part 3 is detachably connected to the housing 5, and the trigger part 4 is connected to the electronic switch 6. The illuminator 7 is located on the side of the light guide bracket 2 away from the pressing member 1 and is located on the light transmission path of the light-transmitting button. The illuminator 7 is used to emit outgoing light along the light transmission path, so that the outgoing light passes through the light-diffusing part 21, the light guide bracket 2 and the light-transmitting part 11 and finally exits to the outside, thereby achieving a uniform light transmission effect for the light-transmitting button.

[0074] Furthermore, a fixing post 51 may be provided on the inner wall of the housing 5, and the external connection part 3 may include a first extension arm 31 and a connector 32. The connector 32 has a connection hole 321. The fixing post 51 is interference-fitted with the connection hole 321, so that the light guide bracket 2 can be detachably mounted on the housing 5.

[0075] The triggering part 4 may include a second extension arm 41 and an abutment 42. An electronic switch 6 is disposed below the abutment 42 and abuts against the abutment 42 so as to be triggered by the abutment 42 when the pressing part 1 is pressed.

[0076] In summary, the present invention provides a light-transmitting button and an earphone, wherein the light-transmitting button has a light-uniforming part set on its light-transmitting path, so that the light is uniformly emitted as it travels along the light-transmitting path, resulting in more uniform light transmission and better light transmission effect.

[0077] Furthermore, the light-diffusing section may specifically include a light-diffusing groove. The bottom of the light-diffusing groove can refract and reflect light, thereby achieving a diffused light effect, making the light transmitted from the light-transmitting section more uniform and improving the light transmission effect. The bottom of the light-diffusing groove may also be provided with light-diffusing etching, which adds wrinkles to the bottom of the light-diffusing groove, further enhancing the refraction and reflection effect of light and further improving the uniformity of light.

[0078] Furthermore, the external connection part may include a first extension arm and a connector. The connection hole on the connector is interference-fitted with the external device to realize a detachable connection between the light guide bracket and the external device, which replaces the traditional hot-press assembly process, making the disassembly and repair of the light guide bracket more convenient and the repair cost lower.

[0079] Furthermore, the triggering part may include a second extension arm and a contact member. The second extension arm can move the contact member to the side of the light guide bracket, so that the contact member and the electronic switch of the external device will not affect the emitted light of the illuminator. The illuminator can be placed directly under the light guide bracket, so only one illuminator is needed to achieve uniform illumination.

[0080] Those skilled in the art will understand that the accompanying drawings are merely schematic diagrams of a preferred embodiment, and the modules or processes shown in the drawings are not necessarily essential for implementing this utility model.

[0081] Those skilled in the art will understand that the modules in the apparatus of the implementation scenario can be distributed within the apparatus of the implementation scenario as described, or they can be located in one or more apparatuses different from this implementation scenario, with corresponding changes. The modules of the above-described implementation scenario can be combined into one module, or they can be further divided into multiple sub-modules.

[0082] The serial numbers of the above-mentioned utility models are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the implementation scenarios.

[0083] 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, improvements, etc., 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 light-transmitting button, characterized in that, include: Pressing element and light guide bracket abutting against the pressing element; The pressing member and the light guide bracket are arranged adjacent to each other along a preset direction. The pressing member is provided with a light-transmitting part, and the light guide bracket is provided with a light-uniforming part. The light-uniforming part, the light guide bracket and the light-transmitting part all include light-transmitting structures. The light-transmitting structures of the three are arranged sequentially along the preset direction to cooperate in forming a light-transmitting path. The light guide bracket extends outward and is provided with an external connection part and a trigger part. The external connection part is used for detachable connection to external devices, and the trigger part is used for connection to an electronic switch on the external device.

2. The light-transmitting button according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the triggering part and the external connection part are located outside the light transmission path.

3. A light-transmitting button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-diffusing section includes a light-diffusing groove formed on the side of the light guide bracket away from the pressing member, and the light-transmitting structure of the light-diffusing section includes the bottom of the light-diffusing groove.

4. A light-transmitting button according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the uniform light groove is arc-shaped; And / or, the bottom of the uniform light groove is provided with uniform light etching texture.

5. A light-transmitting button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external connection includes a first extension arm and a connector; The first extension arm extends onto the side wall of the light guide bracket; the connector is disposed on the first extension arm for detachably connecting the external device.

6. A light-transmitting button according to claim 5, characterized in that, The connector has a connection hole, and the connector can be detachably connected to the external device by means of interference fit with the external device through the connection hole.

7. A light-transmitting button according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first extension arm and / or the hole wall of the connecting hole include an elastic structure.

8. A light-transmitting button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The triggering part includes a second extension arm and an abutment member; The second extension arm extends onto the side wall of the light guide bracket; the abutment is disposed on the side of the second extension arm away from the pressing member, and is used to abut against the electronic switch on the external device.

9. A light-transmitting button according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-transmitting portion penetrates the pressing member along the direction of the light-transmitting path; And / or, the cross-section of the light-transmitting portion is annular.

10. An earphone, characterized in that, Includes a housing and an electronic switch, a illuminator, and a light-transmitting button as described in any one of claims 1-9 disposed within the housing; The housing is engaged with the pressing component, and the side of the pressing component away from the light guide bracket is exposed in the housing; the external connection part is detachably connected to the housing, and the trigger part is connected to the electronic switch; the illuminator is located on the side of the light guide bracket away from the pressing component and is located on the light transmission path of the light-transmitting button.

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