Short-shaft keycap and keyboard

Abstract

The utility model discloses a short-shaft keycap and a keyboard, and particularly relates to the technical field of keycaps, comprising a short-shaft keycap body; the top of the short-axis keycap body is provided with a character groove, the character groove is filled with a character layer, the top of the short-axis keycap body is provided with a protection piece used for preventing the character layer from being abraded, the protection piece comprises a transparent cover, the transparent cover is arranged at the top of the short-axis keycap body, and the character groove and the character layer are both arranged at the bottom of the transparent cover. According to the short-shaft keycap, the character groove filled with the character layer is formed in the top of the short-shaft keycap body, so that characters can be embedded into the short-shaft keycap body, the short-shaft keycap is more wear-resistant compared with silk-screen characters, and the effect that the short-shaft keycap is not easy to fade after being used for a long time is achieved; and the transparent cover can be limited to the top of the short-shaft keycap body through clamping of the elastic ball and the clamping groove, so that the character layer is comprehensively shielded and protected, and the use performance of the character layer is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of keycap technology, and more specifically to a low-profile keycap and keyboard. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of information technology, computers, laptops, and other devices have become indispensable tools in people's lives and work. As a crucial interface for human-computer interaction, the keyboard is used extremely frequently. The performance and user experience of a keyboard largely depend on the design and materials of the keycaps, as well as the fit between the keycaps and the keyboard.

[0003] As shown in the prior art disclosed in CN202839393U, although the characters in this prior art are set on the side of the keycaps, they will not be worn down during typing, thus not affecting the aesthetics of the keyboard or causing confusion for computer beginners; and because the characters face the computer user, even if the user does not remember the position of the characters on the keyboard, they can clearly see each character and locate it accurately. However, the characters in this prior art are still directly exposed to the environment, which means that the characters can still be corroded and damaged by dust and other impurities, thereby affecting the display effect of the characters on the keycaps. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the aforementioned deficiencies of the prior art, this utility model provides a low-profile keycap and keyboard. By creating a character groove on the top of the low-profile keycap body to fill the character layer, the characters can be embedded inside the low-profile keycap body, making them more wear-resistant than silkscreened characters and preventing fading even after long-term use. Furthermore, pressing the elastic ball into the locking groove allows the elastic ball and the locking groove to lock the transparent cover to the top of the low-profile keycap body, achieving comprehensive shielding and protection of the character layer and ensuring its performance, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a low-profile keycap, comprising a low-profile keycap body;

[0006] The top of the low-profile keycap body is provided with a character slot, the inside of which is filled with a character layer, and the top of the low-profile keycap body is provided with a protective component to prevent wear on the character layer.

[0007] The protective component includes a transparent cover, which is located on the top of the low-profile keycap body, and the character slot and character layer are both located at the bottom of the transparent cover;

[0008] Each of the four corners of the bottom of the transparent cover is equipped with a fixing post, and a deformable elastic ball is installed at the bottom of the fixing post.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the top of the low-profile keycap is provided with a fixing groove and a locking groove on the side corresponding to the fixing post, and the fixing groove is located on top of the locking groove;

[0010] The fixing post is located inside the fixing groove, and the elastic ball is located inside the engaging groove.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the character layer is made of PBT resin material.

[0012] This utility model also includes a keyboard, comprising a low-profile keyboard body, with the low-profile keycap body disposed on the top of the low-profile keyboard body, and an auxiliary component for improving operating comfort installed on the front side of the low-profile keyboard body.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the auxiliary component includes a heat insulation plate, which is installed on the front side of the low-profile keyboard body and has a cavity inside. A heating wire is installed inside the rear end of the cavity.

[0014] The heat insulation panel has multiple air holes at the top front end, which are evenly spaced apart. Air holes are also provided on both sides of the heat insulation panel.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the front end section of the heat insulation functional panel is inclined.

[0016] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. By combining the low-profile keycap body and the low-profile keyboard body, the overall structure can be made thinner and lighter, making it easier to carry. Also, because the low-profile keycap body has a shorter travel distance, the key trigger is more sensitive, allowing users to input more quickly and effectively improving operating efficiency and response speed.

[0018] 2. By opening a character slot on the top of the low-profile keycap body to fill the character layer, the characters can be embedded inside the low-profile keycap body. Compared with silk screen characters, it is more wear-resistant and does not easily fade even after long-term use, thus maintaining a good visual effect.

[0019] 3. Guided by the fixed post and the fixed groove, the elastic ball can be pressed into the locking groove. Then, the locking of the elastic ball and the locking groove will limit the transparent cover to the top of the low-profile keycap body. This can provide full protection for the character layer, avoiding corrosion from dust and other impurities, and preventing damage to the character layer from wear caused by fingertip touch, thus extending the service life of the character layer and ensuring its performance.

[0020] 4. The air is heated to a suitable temperature by an electric heating wire and then discharged to the top of the low-profile keyboard body through the air vent, so that the hot air can come into contact with the user's hands. This provides a more comfortable and warm environment, improves the operating efficiency and user comfort of the staff, and avoids the user's fingers becoming inflexible due to a cold environment. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the heat insulation functional panel of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the transparent cover of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the transparent cover of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a side sectional view of the engagement groove of this utility model.

[0026] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Low-profile keycap body; 2. Character slot; 3. Character layer; 4. Transparent cover; 5. Fixing post; 6. Elastic ball; 7. Fixing slot; 8. Snap-fit ​​slot; 9. Low-profile keyboard body; 10. Heat insulation plate; 11. Cavity; 12. Heating wire; 13. Air hole; 14. Vent. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a low-profile keycap, including a low-profile keycap body 1; the top of the low-profile keycap body 1 is provided with a character groove 2, the character groove 2 is filled with a character layer 3, and the top of the low-profile keycap body 1 is provided with a protective component to prevent wear on the character layer 3.

[0029] When in use, the low-profile keycap body 1 is lower than that of traditional keycaps, making the overall structure thinner and lighter, thus making it easier to carry. At the same time, because the low-profile keycap body 1 has a shorter travel distance, the key is more sensitive to actuation, allowing users to input more quickly and effectively improving operating efficiency and response speed.

[0030] The low-profile keycap body 1 has a character groove 2 on its top for filling the character layer 3, which allows the characters to be embedded inside the low-profile keycap body 1. Compared with screen-printed characters, it is more wear-resistant and does not easily fade even after long-term use, maintaining a good visual effect. Since the character layer 3 is made of PBT resin material, it has good resistance and will not be corroded or degraded due to contact with common chemicals. This ensures the performance of the character layer 3 and extends its service life.

[0031] To better protect the performance of characters, more comprehensive character masking is needed, such as... Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the protective component includes a transparent cover 4, which is located on the top of the low-profile keycap body 1, and the character groove 2 and character layer 3 are both located at the bottom of the transparent cover 4; a fixing post 5 is installed at each of the four corners of the bottom of the transparent cover 4, and a deformable elastic ball 6 is installed at the bottom end of the fixing post 5; a fixing groove 7 and a locking groove 8 are opened on the side of the top of the low-profile keycap corresponding to the fixing post 5, and the fixing groove 7 is located at the top of the locking groove 8; the fixing post 5 is located inside the fixing groove 7, and the elastic ball 6 is located inside the locking groove 8.

[0032] When providing all-around protection for the character layer 3, the deformable elastic ball 6 allows the user to press the elastic ball 6 into the engagement groove 8 by means of the fixing post 5 and fixing groove 7 when the transparent cover 4 is placed on the low-profile keycap body 1. Then, the engagement of the elastic ball 6 and the engagement groove 8 limits the transparent cover 4 to the top of the low-profile keycap body 1. This provides comprehensive protection for the character layer 3, preventing corrosion from dust and other impurities, and preventing wear from fingertip touches that could damage the character layer 3, thus extending the service life of the character layer 3 and ensuring its performance.

[0033] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1 and 2 This utility model provides a keyboard, including a low-profile keyboard body 9, and a low-profile keycap body 1 disposed on the top of the low-profile keyboard body 9. An auxiliary component for improving operating comfort is installed on the front side of the low-profile keyboard body 9. The auxiliary component includes a heat insulation plate 10, which is installed on the front side of the low-profile keyboard body 9. A cavity 11 is opened inside the heat insulation plate 10, and a heating wire 12 is installed inside the rear end of the cavity 11. A plurality of air holes 13 are opened at the top front end of the heat insulation plate 10, and the plurality of air holes 13 are evenly distributed between them. Air holes 14 are opened on both sides of the heat insulation plate 10, and the front end cross section of the heat insulation plate 10 is inclined.

[0034] In use, the low-profile keycap body 1 is installed through the low-profile keyboard body 9. The heating wire 12 is installed inside the cavity 11 of the heat insulation plate 10, which can heat the air to a suitable temperature. The air is then discharged to the top of the low-profile keyboard body 9 through the air hole 13, so that the hot air can come into contact with the user's hands. This provides a more comfortable and warm environment for the user when the temperature is low, improving the operator's operating efficiency and user comfort, and preventing the user's fingers from becoming inflexible due to the cold environment. Furthermore, because the front section of the heat insulation plate 10 is set in an inclined shape, the heat insulation plate 10 can better guide the hot air to come into contact with the user's hands, ensuring the user's comfort.

[0035] Finally: 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 low-profile keycap, characterized in that: Includes the low-profile keycap body (1); The low-profile keycap body (1) has a character slot (2) on its top, and the character slot (2) is filled with a character layer (3). The low-profile keycap body (1) has a protective component on its top to prevent wear on the character layer (3). The protective component includes a transparent cover (4), which is located on the top of the low-profile keycap body (1), and the character slot (2) and character layer (3) are both located at the bottom of the transparent cover (4); The transparent cover (4) has four fixed posts (5) installed at the bottom corners, and the bottom of the fixed posts (5) is equipped with deformable elastic balls (6).

2. A low-profile keycap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the low-profile keycap is provided with a fixing groove (7) and a locking groove (8) on one side corresponding to the fixing post (5), and the fixing groove (7) is located on the top of the locking groove (8); The fixing post (5) is located inside the fixing groove (7), and the elastic ball (6) is located inside the engaging groove (8).

3. A low-profile keycap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The character layer (3) is made of PBT resin material.

4. A keyboard equipped with low-profile keycaps as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The keyboard includes a low-profile keyboard body (9), and a low-profile keycap body (1) is located on the top of the low-profile keyboard body (9). An auxiliary component for improving operating comfort is installed on the front side of the low-profile keyboard body (9).

5. A keyboard according to claim 4, characterized in that: The auxiliary component includes a heat insulation functional plate (10), which is installed on the front side of the low-profile keyboard body (9), and a cavity (11) is opened inside the heat insulation functional plate (10), and an electric heating wire (12) is installed inside the rear end of the cavity (11). The heat insulation panel (10) has multiple air holes (13) at the top front end, and the multiple air holes (13) are evenly spaced apart. The heat insulation panel (10) also has air holes (14) on both sides.

6. A keyboard according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front section of the heat insulation functional panel (10) is set in an inclined shape.

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