Keyboard module fixing structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a keyboard module fixing structure which comprises a keyboard module and a keyboard seat. The keyboard module is provided with a bottom plate, and the bottom plate is provided with a plurality of first connecting parts. The keyboard seat is provided with a plurality of second connecting parts, and the plurality of second connecting parts correspond to the plurality of first connecting parts. Wherein in the process of fixing the keyboard module to the keyboard seat, the keyboard module is flatly placed on the keyboard seat firstly, so that the plurality of first connecting parts are correspondingly aligned with the plurality of second connecting parts; and the keyboard module moves relative to the keyboard seat in a sliding direction, so that the plurality of first connecting parts are correspondingly clamped with the plurality of second connecting parts. According to the keyboard module fixing structure disclosed by the utility model, the operation convenience can be realized without using a hand tool in the keyboard module assembling operation, and the operation convenience is increased; the first connecting part and the second connecting part are not damaged in the dismounting process of the keyboard module, the detachable connecting structure can be kept stable and reliable, and the service life of the keyboard module fixing structure is prolonged.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a keyboard module, especially a fixing structure of keyboard module. BACKGROUND

[0002] The keyboard of notebook computer usually adopts fixed or detachable structure design. In the detachable structure design, the keyboard is usually locked by screw or provided with clamping structure around the keyboard (the corresponding clamping structure is provided around the keyboard and the mainframe of notebook computer). In the latter, in order to make the keyboard firmly fixed on the mainframe of notebook computer, screw locking is usually supplemented. The clamping structure usually is fixedly provided with clamping hook and clamping slot, and the clamping between the two is realized by slight elastic deformation of structure. The structure damage of clamping hook or clamping slot is still unavoidable after repeated disassembly and assembly, which affects the combination stability of clamping structure. In addition, the screw locking needs to use tools, and the disassembly and assembly is quite time-consuming. SUMMARY

[0003] In view of the problems in the prior art, the utility model provides a keyboard module fixing structure to solve the above problems.

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a keyboard module fixing structure, which comprises:

[0005] A keyboard module, the keyboard module has a bottom plate, the bottom plate has a plurality of first connecting parts; and

[0006] A keyboard seat, the keyboard seat has a plurality of second connecting parts, the plurality of second connecting parts correspond to the plurality of first connecting parts;

[0007] Wherein, the keyboard module is placed on the keyboard seat to make the plurality of first connecting parts correspondingly aligned with the plurality of second connecting parts, and then moved relative to the keyboard seat in a sliding direction to make the plurality of first connecting parts and the plurality of second connecting parts correspondingly clamped.

[0008] As an optional technical scheme, one of the first connecting part in the plurality of first connecting parts and the corresponding second connecting part comprises a hook structure, the other of the first connecting part and the second connecting part comprises a clamping slot structure, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part are clamped by the hook structure into the clamping slot structure.

[0009] As an optional technical scheme, the clamping slot structure comprises a slot structure plate body and a protruding bridge, the slot structure plate body is formed with a first hole part, the protruding bridge spans the opposite sides of the first hole part and protrudes from the first hole part, the inner side of the protruding bridge forms a clamping space, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part are clamped by the hook structure into the first hole part and then slide into the clamping space to clamp the protruding bridge.

[0010] As an optional technical solution, the hook structure comprises a hook structure plate body and a clamping hook, the hook structure plate body is formed with a second hole portion, the clamping hook is connected to the side of the second hole portion of the hook structure plate body and protrudes from the second hole portion, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are clamped into the first hole portion of the slot structure plate body through the clamping hook and then slide into the clamping space to clamp the convex bridge to be clamped.

[0011] As an optional technical solution, the clamping hook is an L-shaped clamping hook, the L-shaped clamping hook is in a flat plate shape and extends from the side of the second hole portion of the hook structure plate body, or the clamping hook comprises a protruding portion and a tongue, the protruding portion extends from the side of the second hole portion of the hook structure plate body, and the tongue protrudes from the edge of the protruding portion, and the clamping hook clamps the clamping slot structure through the tongue.

[0012] As an optional technical solution, the hook structure comprises a hook structure plate body and a clamping hook, the hook structure plate body is formed with a second hole portion, the clamping hook is connected to the side of the second hole portion and protrudes from the second hole portion, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are clamped into the first hole portion of the slot structure plate body through the clamping hook and then slide into the clamping space to clamp the convex bridge to be clamped.

[0013] As an optional technical solution, the clamping hook is an L-shaped clamping hook, the L-shaped clamping hook is in a flat plate shape and extends from the side of the second hole portion of the hook structure plate body, or,

[0014] the clamping hook comprises a protruding portion and a tongue, the protruding portion extends from the side of the second hole portion, and the tongue protrudes from the edge of the protruding portion, and the clamping hook clamps the clamping slot structure through the tongue.

[0015] As an optional technical solution, the bottom plate has a rim portion, and at least some of the plurality of first connecting portions are located on the rim portion.

[0016] As an optional technical solution, the rim portion extends on three continuous sides of the bottom plate.

[0017] As an optional technical solution, the keyboard module fixing structure further comprises a decorative cover, the decorative cover is detachably connected to the keyboard base and is arranged close to the keyboard module.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the keyboard module fixing structure of the utility model can be operated without using hand tools during keyboard module assembly operation, operation convenience is increased, and assembly time can be effectively shortened. In the disassembly operation of the keyboard module, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion can be detached without damage, the detachable connecting structure formed by the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is stable and reliable, and the service life of the keyboard module fixing structure is increased.

[0019] The utility model is described in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, but is not limited to the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic view of a keyboard module fixing structure according to an embodiment.

[0021] Figure 2 A Figure 1 schematic view of an exploded keyboard module fixing structure.

[0022] Figure 3 A Figure 2 schematic view of a keyboard module from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 4 A Figure 2 schematic view of a bottom plate of a keyboard module.

[0024] Figure 5 A Figure 3 schematic view of a first connecting portion of a bottom plate.

[0025] Figure 6 A Figure 2 schematic view of a second connecting portion of a keyboard base.

[0026] Figure 7 A Figure 5 schematic view of a first connecting portion and Figure 6 a schematic view of a second connecting portion after being connected.

[0027] Figure 8 A Figure 5 schematic view of a variation of a clasp.

[0028] Figure 9 A Figure 8 schematic view of a first connecting portion and Figure 6 a schematic view of a second connecting portion after being connected. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to have a further understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and functions of the present utility model, detailed descriptions are provided as follows in connection with embodiments.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 a schematic view of a keyboard module fixing structure according to an embodiment; Figure 2 a Figure 1An exploded view of a keyboard module fixing structure. The keyboard module fixing structure 1 according to an embodiment comprises a keyboard module 12 and a keyboard base 14. The keyboard module 12 is detachably connected to the keyboard base 14. In an embodiment, the keyboard module fixing structure 1 further comprises a cover 16, which is also detachably connected to the keyboard base 14 and is disposed adjacent to the keyboard module 12. The keyboard module 12 comprises a bottom plate 122, a plurality of keycaps 124 (alternatively indicated in the figure) and a switch circuit board 126. The plurality of keycaps 124 are movably disposed on the bottom plate 122, for example, supported on the bottom plate 122 by other structures (not shown in the figure). The switch circuit board 126 is disposed between the bottom plate 122 and the plurality of keycaps 124. The keycaps 124 can be pressed to move towards the bottom plate 122 to trigger the corresponding switches of the switch circuit board 126, for example, by elastic domes (directly disposed on the corresponding switches or all the elastic domes are integrated into a single elastic structure layer) to trigger the corresponding switches. In practical applications, the keyboard module 12 can further comprise a circuit board tail (not shown in the figure; for example, but not limited to, formed by extending from the switch circuit board 126) connected with the switch circuit board 126. After the keyboard module 12 is installed on the keyboard base 14, the switch circuit board 126 can be connected with a processing module in the keyboard base 14 via the circuit board tail, so that the processing module can receive the input of the user via the keyboard module 12 and can also selectively control the operation of the keyboard module 12. In addition, in practical applications, the keyboard module fixing structure 1 can be applied to a separate keyboard product (for example, an external keyboard) and can also be applied to an integrated keyboard (for example, the keyboard of a notebook computer).

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 3 for Figure 2FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the keyboard module from another perspective. The bottom plate 122 of the keyboard module 12 has a plurality of first connecting portions 1222. The keyboard base 14 has a plurality of second connecting portions 142. The plurality of first connecting portions 1222 correspond to the plurality of second connecting portions 142. The keyboard module 12 is detachably connected to the keyboard base 14 via the plurality of first connecting portions 1222 and the plurality of second connecting portions 142. In this embodiment, the keyboard base 14 has a receiving slot 144 for receiving the keyboard module 12. During the process of fixing the keyboard module 12 to the keyboard base 14, the keyboard module 12 is first placed on the keyboard base 14 so that the plurality of first connecting portions 1222 are aligned with the plurality of second connecting portions 142. Then, the keyboard module 12 is moved relative to the keyboard base 14 in a sliding direction Ds (indicated by an arrow in the figure) so that the plurality of first connecting portions 1222 are engaged with the plurality of second connecting portions 142. Subsequently, the cover 16 is assembled into the receiving slot 144 of the keyboard base 14 (for example, by engaging the hooks formed on the sidewall of the cover 16 into the slots formed on the sidewall of the receiving slot 144) to fill the gap between the keyboard module 12 and the receiving slot 144, so that the cover 16 and the keyboard module 12 jointly shield the receiving slot 144 (as shown in FIG. 6), thereby increasing the aesthetic appearance. In addition, in practical applications, the cover 16 can be a single structural member or a combination of members. Figure 1 FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the keyboard module from another perspective.

[0032] In addition, please also refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 for Figure 2 FIG. 8 is a top view of the bottom plate of the keyboard module. In this embodiment, the layout of the keycaps 124 relative to the bottom plate 122 is shown in dashed lines. In one embodiment, the plurality of first connecting portions 1222 are distributed on both the inner side and the periphery of the bottom plate 122, which can increase the stability of the keyboard module 12 when fixed to the keyboard base 14. Further, the bottom plate 122 has three edge portions 1224a, 1224b, 1224c (indicated by a chain line frame, respectively). In this embodiment, the edge portions 1224a, 1224b, 1224c are located on the top of the bottom plate 122 and extend in the top, left, and bottom (i.e., three consecutive sides) directions of the bottom plate 122, respectively. In theory, the edge portions 1224a, 1224b, 1224c can be considered as continuously extending in a C shape, with the opening facing the sliding direction Ds. In this embodiment, the edge portions 1224a, 1224c are not provided with keycaps 124. A plurality of first connecting portions 1222 are provided on each of the edge portions 1224a, 1224b, 1224c. In addition, a plurality of first connecting portions 1222 are also provided on the right side of the bottom plate 122. Figure 4

[0033] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , Figure 5 FIG. 9 is a schematic view of the first connecting portions of the bottom plate. Figure 3 FIG. 10 is a schematic view of the second connecting portions of the keyboard base.​Figure 6 Fig. 2 is a schematic view of the first connecting portion of the keyboard module. Figure 2 Fig. 3 is a schematic view of the second connecting portion of the keyboard base. Figure 5 Fig. 4 is a schematic view of the first connecting portion 1222 (the perspective is viewing from below the keyboard module 12 upward). Figure 6 Fig. 5 is a schematic view of the second connecting portion 142 of the keyboard base 14 (the perspective is viewing from above the keyboard base 14 downward). In one embodiment, the first connecting portion 1222 is a hook structure, and the second connecting portion 142 is a slot structure. The first connecting portion 1222 is engaged with the second connecting portion 142 by the hook structure entering the slot structure. In one embodiment, the hook structure includes a hook structure plate 1222a and a hook 1222b, and the hook structure plate 1222a is formed with a second hole 1222c. The hook 1222b is connected to the side of the second hole 1222c of the hook structure plate 1222a and protrudes from the second hole 1222c (i.e. protrudes toward the second connecting portion 142). In one embodiment, the slot structure includes a slot structure plate 142a and a bridge 142b, and the slot structure plate 142a is formed with a first hole 142c. The bridge 142b spans the opposite sides of the first hole 142c of the slot structure plate 142a and protrudes from the first hole 142c, and a slot space 142d is formed inside the bridge 142b (i.e. formed on the side of the bridge 142b opposite to the first connecting portion 1222). The first connecting portion 1222 is engaged with the second connecting portion 142 by the hook 1222b entering the first hole 142c of the slot structure plate 142a and then sliding (in the sliding direction Ds) into the slot space 142d to hold the bridge 142b, as shown in Fig. 5 (the perspective is the same as that of Fig. 4). At this time, the bridge 142b enters the second hole 1222c of the hook structure plate 1222a. The hook structure plate 1222a of the keyboard module 12 and the slot structure plate 142a of the keyboard base 14 can be directly contacted (e.g. without other components arranged therebetween), so that the overall thickness of the keyboard module fixing structure 1 can be prevented from being increased due to the arrangement of the first connecting portion 1222 and the second connecting portion 142. On the other hand, for example, if the keyboard base 14 includes a backlight structure (e.g. including a light guide sheet, a light emitting member, a light source circuit board, etc.), the backlight structure can be formed with an opening at the position corresponding to the first connecting portion 1222, so as to be arranged below the bottom plate 122 and expose the first connecting portion 1222, so that the first connecting portion 1222 can be engaged with the second connecting portion 142. At this time, the backlight structure is located between the bottom plate 122 and the bottom of the accommodating groove 144. Figure 2 Figure 7 Figure 5

[0034] ​​​Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the first connecting portion 1222, the hook 1222b is an L-shaped hook, which is flat and extends from the side of the second hole 1222c of the hook structure plate 1222a; however, it is not limited to this in practical applications. For example, such as Figure 8 The latch 1222d according to a variation shown includes a protrusion 1222e and a tongue 1222f. The protrusion 1222e extends from the side of the second hole 1222c of the latch structure plate 1222a (including three consecutive sides), and the tongue 1222f protrudes from the edge of the protrusion 1222e. The latch 1222d enters the engagement space 142d of the protrusion 142b of the second connecting portion 142 through the tongue 1222f to hold the protrusion 142b. Figure 9 As shown (its perspective and) Figure 8 Same). Compared to Figure 5 The 1222b hook in the middle, Figure 8 The hook 1222d and the hook structure plate 1222a have more structural constraints, which can strengthen the structural strength of the hook 1222d and improve the connection strength between the first connecting part 1222 and the second connecting part 142.

[0035] In addition, such as Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, in the second connecting portion 142, the convex bridge 142b is arched and only connects to the opposite sides of the first hole 142c of the groove structure plate 142a; however, this is not a limitation in practical applications. For example, the convex bridge 142b may be modified to resemble... Figure 7 The structure of the central convex part 1222e can also form a locking space on its inner side, and can be held by the hooks 1222b and 1222d.

[0036] Additionally, in one embodiment, in the keyboard module fixing structure 1 (see reference...) Figure 2 and Figure 3), the first connecting portion 1222 is made in a hook structure, and the second connecting portion 142 is made in a slot structure; but the actual application is not limited to this. For example, the first connecting portion 1222 is made in a slot structure, and the second connecting portion 142 is correspondingly made in a hook structure. In an embodiment, the plurality of first connecting portions 1222 on the keyboard module 12 are all made in a hook structure (wherein the first connecting portion 1222 on the right side of the bottom plate 122 is slightly different from the other first connecting portions 1222 in structure, but can still be considered the same in logical structure), and the plurality of second connecting portions 142 on the keyboard base 14 are all made in a slot structure; but the actual application is not limited to this. For example, the plurality of first connecting portions 1222 on the keyboard module 12 include a hook structure and a slot structure (or other structures that can be detachably connected), and the plurality of second connecting portions 142 on the keyboard base 14 also include corresponding slot structures and hook structures (or other structures that can be detachably connected). At this time, the plurality of first connecting portions 1222 can still be detachably connected with the plurality of second connecting portions 142, so that the keyboard module 12 can be detachably fixed on the keyboard base 14.

[0037] As previously described, in the operation of assembling the keyboard module 12 to the keyboard base 14, in principle, no manual tools can be used, increasing the operation convenience and effectively shortening the assembly time. In the disassembly operation of the keyboard module 12, the structure of the first connecting portion 1222 and the second connecting portion 142 is not damaged, so that the detachable connection structure formed by the first connecting portion 1222 and the second connecting portion 142 is still stable and reliable after disassembly. In addition, the above-mentioned various detachable connection structures can also be selected for the fixing structure between the keyboard module 12 and the keyboard base 14 in actual application.

[0038] In summary, the keyboard module fixing structure of the present application can be assembled without using manual tools, increasing the operation convenience and effectively shortening the assembly time. In the disassembly operation of the keyboard module, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion can be disassembled without damage, so that the detachable connection structure formed by the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion remains stable and reliable, increasing the service life of the keyboard module fixing structure.

[0039] Of course, the present application can also have other various embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications according to the present application without departing from the spirit and essence of the present application. However, these corresponding changes and modifications should all belong to the protection scope of the claims attached to the present application.

Claims

1. A keyboard module fixing structure, characterized in that, The keyboard module's fixed structure includes: A keyboard module having a base plate having a plurality of first connecting portions; and A keyboard socket having a plurality of second connecting portions corresponding to a plurality of first connecting portions; The keyboard module is placed flat on the keyboard base so that the plurality of first connecting parts are aligned with the plurality of second connecting parts, and then moved in a sliding direction relative to the keyboard base so that the plurality of first connecting parts and the plurality of second connecting parts are engaged accordingly. Among the plurality of first connecting parts, one of the first connecting parts and one of the corresponding second connecting parts includes a hook structure, and the other of the first connecting part and the second connecting part includes a locking groove structure. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are engaged by entering the locking groove structure through the hook structure. The locking groove structure includes a groove structure plate and a bridge. The groove structure plate has a first hole. The bridge spans the opposite sides of the first hole and protrudes from the first hole. A locking space is formed inside the bridge. The first connecting part and the second connecting part enter the first hole through the hook structure and then slide into the locking space to hold the bridge and engage.

2. The keyboard module fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The convex hook structure includes a hook structure plate and a hook. The hook structure plate has a second hole. The hook is connected to the side of the second hole of the hook structure plate and protrudes from the second hole. The first connecting part and the second connecting part enter the first hole of the groove structure plate through the hook and slide into the engaging space to hold the convex bridge and engage.

3. The keyboard module fixing structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The hook is an L-shaped hook, which is flat and extends from the side of the second hole of the hook structure plate; or, the hook includes a protrusion and a tongue, the protrusion extends from the side of the second hole of the hook structure plate, and the tongue protrudes from the edge of the protrusion, and the hook enters the engagement space through the tongue to hold the bridge.

4. The keyboard module fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The protruding hook structure includes a hook structure plate and a hook. The hook structure plate forms a second hole. The hook is connected to the side of the second hole and protrudes from the second hole. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are engaged by the hook holding the engaging groove structure.

5. The keyboard module fixing structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The hook is an L-shaped hook, which is flat and extends from the side of the second hole in the hook structure plate, or... The hook includes a protrusion and a tongue. The protrusion extends from the side of the second hole, and the tongue protrudes from the edge of the protrusion. The hook holds the engagement groove structure by means of the tongue.

6. The keyboard module fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate has an edge, and at least a plurality of the first connecting portions are located on the edge.

7. The keyboard module fixing structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The edge extends on three consecutive sides of the base plate.

8. The keyboard module fixing structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The keyboard module mounting structure also includes a cover that is detachably attached to the keyboard base and positioned adjacent to the keyboard module.

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