Protective shell and keyboard of electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a protective shell of electronic equipment and a keyboard. The protective shell of the electronic equipment comprises a shell body, a movable arm and a conductive part, the shell is provided with a containing groove, and the movable arm is movably connected to the shell. The conductive part is integrated on the shell and the movable arm, the conductive part can be arranged in the shell and the movable arm, or the conductive part is arranged outside the shell and the movable arm; the conductive piece is provided with a first conductive end and a second conductive end; the first conductive end is arranged on the shell and is used for being electrically connected with an external object; the second conductive end is arranged on the movable arm, and the second conductive end can be electrically connected with or separated from the electronic equipment along with the movement of the movable arm, so that the electronic equipment in the accommodating groove and an external object can be electrically connected through the conductive part, and the conductive part fully utilizes the structures of the movable arm and the shell; therefore, the situation that only the electronic equipment can be supported and cannot be conducted with the external object is avoided, the conductive effect of the protective shell of the electronic equipment is improved, and then wired connection between the electronic equipment and the external object is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of keyboards, and more particularly to a protective case and keyboard for an electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, keyboards have become increasingly common in people's lives. Keyboards are used by electronic devices, and the protective cases for these devices, as part of the keyboard, protect the electronic devices. In existing technology, the protective cases for electronic devices consist of a housing with a recessed area to hold the electronic device. However, this only provides support and cannot conduct electricity with external objects, resulting in poor conductivity of the existing protective cases. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a protective shell and keyboard for an electronic device. The shell has a receiving groove for accommodating the electronic device. A movable arm is movably connected to the shell. A conductive element is integrated into the shell and the movable arm. The conductive element can be built into the shell and the movable arm, or it can be externally disposed on the shell and the movable arm. The conductive element has a first conductive end and a second conductive end. The first conductive end is disposed in the shell and is used to electrically connect to an external object. The second conductive end is disposed in the movable arm and can electrically connect to or disconnect from the electronic device as the movable arm moves. This facilitates electrical connection between the electronic device in the receiving groove and the external object through the conductive element. The conductive element makes full use of the structure of the movable arm and the shell, avoiding the situation where it can only support the electronic device but cannot conduct electricity with the external object. This improves the conductivity of the protective shell of the electronic device and thus realizes the wired connection between the electronic device and the external object.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a protective case for an electronic device, applied to a keyboard, the protective case comprising:

[0005] The housing has a receiving slot for accommodating electronic equipment.

[0006] A movable arm is movably connected to the housing;

[0007] A conductive element is integrated into the housing and the movable arm. The conductive element can be built into the housing and the movable arm, or it can be externally disposed on the housing and the movable arm. The conductive element has a first conductive end and a second conductive end.

[0008] The first conductive end is disposed on the housing and is used for electrical connection to an external object;

[0009] The second conductive terminal is disposed on the movable arm, and the second conductive terminal can be electrically connected to or disconnected from the electronic device as the movable arm moves.

[0010] Optionally, the conductive component further includes a conductive part, which passes through the housing and the movable arm, and can be housed within the housing and the movable arm;

[0011] The two ends of the conductive part are electrically connected to the first conductive end and the second conductive end, respectively.

[0012] Optionally, the conductive part is at least one of conductive wire, flexible circuit board and flexible conductive sheet.

[0013] Optionally, when the movable arm moves relative to the housing, the portion of the conductive part relative to the movable arm adjusts its position as the movable arm moves, and maintains an electrical connection with the second conductive end.

[0014] Optionally, the movable arm is flexibly connected to the housing and swings relative to the housing; the movable arm and the housing are an integral structure.

[0015] Alternatively, the movable arm may be oscillatingly connected to the housing and oscillating relative to the housing, the movable arm being connected to the housing via a oscillating element, the oscillating element being at least one of a hinge and a pivot.

[0016] Optionally, the second conductive end is connected to the movable arm and exposed on the outside of the movable arm, and the second conductive end is used to dock with the interface of the electronic device.

[0017] Optionally, the first conductive end is connected to the housing and exposed on the outside of the housing, and the first conductive end is used to dock with the docking end of the external object; the external object is the keyboard body or an external board with integrated electrical power.

[0018] The docking structure between the first conductive end and the docking end of the external object is a contact docking structure or a wireless docking structure.

[0019] Optionally, when the second conductive terminal is electrically connected to the electronic device and the first conductive terminal is electrically connected to an external object, the electronic device is electrically connected to the external object, and data transmission or power supply can be performed between the electronic device and the external object.

[0020] Optionally, the housing includes a first plate and at least one side plate, wherein the first plate and at least one side plate enclose the receiving groove.

[0021] The conductive element passes through the first plate and at least one of the side plates.

[0022] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a keyboard, comprising a protective shell for the electronic device and a keyboard body; the keyboard body has a built-in lithium battery, or the keyboard body is electrically connected to an external power source;

[0023] The keyboard body is connected to the protective shell of the electronic device. The protective shell of the electronic device is used to house the electronic device and electrically connects the electronic device and the keyboard body.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0025] This utility model provides a protective shell and keyboard for an electronic device. The shell has a receiving groove for accommodating the electronic device. A movable arm is movably connected to the shell. A conductive element is integrated into the shell and the movable arm, and can be either built into the shell and the movable arm or externally disposed on the shell and the movable arm. The conductive element has a first conductive end and a second conductive end. The first conductive end is disposed in the shell and is used for electrically connecting to an external object. The second conductive end is disposed in the movable arm and can be electrically connected to or disconnected from the electronic device as the movable arm moves, so as to facilitate electrical connection between the electronic device in the receiving groove and the external object through the conductive element. The conductive element makes full use of the structure of the movable arm and the shell, avoiding the situation where it can only support the electronic device but cannot conduct electricity with the external object, thus improving the conductivity of the protective shell of the electronic device and realizing the wired connection between the electronic device and the external object. Attached Figure Description

[0026] 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.

[0027] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram is shown of the movable arm of the protective case of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application swinging outward relative to the case.

[0029] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0030] Figure 3A schematic diagram of another state is shown, in which the movable arm of the protective case of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application swings outward relative to the case.

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram is shown of the movable arm of the protective case of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application swinging inward relative to the case.

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a conductive element according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0033] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a keyboard according to a second embodiment of this application is shown.

[0034] Figure Labels

[0035] 100. Protective cases for electronic devices;

[0036] 10. Shell; 10a. Receiving groove; 11. First plate; 12. Side plate;

[0037] 20. Movable arm;

[0038] 30. Conductive component; 31. First conductive terminal; 32. Second conductive terminal; 33. Conductive part;

[0039] 200. Keyboard; 210. Keyboard body. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0041] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 This application provides a protective case 100 for an electronic device. The protective case 100 is applied to a keyboard 200. The protective case 100 is used to protect the electronic device and to conduct electricity between the electronic device and external objects.

[0042] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6In this embodiment, the protective casing 100 of the electronic device includes a housing 10, a movable arm 20, and a conductive element 30. The housing 10 has a receiving groove 10a for accommodating the electronic device. The movable arm 20 is movably connected to the housing 10. The conductive element 30 is integrated into the housing 10 and the movable arm 20. The conductive element 30 can be built into the housing 10 and the movable arm 20, or it can be externally disposed on the housing 10 and the movable arm 20. The conductive element 30 has a first conductive end 31 and a second conductive end 32. The first conductive end 31 is disposed on the housing 10, and the second conductive end 32 is disposed on the housing 10. A conductive end 31 is used for electrical connection to an external object; a second conductive end 32 is disposed on the movable arm 20. The second conductive end 32 can be electrically connected to or disconnected from the electronic device as the movable arm 20 moves, so as to facilitate electrical connection between the electronic device in the receiving groove 10a and the external object through the conductive element 30. The conductive element 30 makes full use of the structure of the movable arm 20 and the housing 10, avoiding the situation where it can only support the electronic device but cannot conduct electricity with the external object, thus improving the conductivity of the protective housing 100 of the electronic device, and thereby realizing the wired connection between the electronic device and the external object.

[0043] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In this embodiment of the application, the housing 10 is provided with a receiving groove 10a, which serves as the internal space of the housing 10 and is used to accommodate electronic devices. This allows the electronic devices to make full use of the space of the receiving groove 10a, thereby facilitating the housing 10 to accommodate the electronic devices through the receiving groove 10a and thus supporting the electronic devices.

[0044] The movable arm 20 is movably connected to the housing 10 to facilitate adjustment of the position of the movable arm 20 relative to the housing 10, thereby facilitating the movement of the movable arm 20 towards or away from the electronic device.

[0045] The conductive element 30 is integrated into the housing 10 and the movable arm 20. The conductive element 30 can be built into the housing 10 and the movable arm 20, or it can be externally disposed on the housing 10 and the movable arm 20. The conductive element 30 has a first conductive end 31 and a second conductive end 32. The first conductive end 31 is disposed in the housing 10 and is used to electrically connect to an external object. The second conductive end 32 is disposed in the movable arm 20 and can electrically connect to or disconnect from the electronic device as the movable arm 20 moves. This allows for electrical connection between the electronic device in the receiving slot 10a and the external object via the conductive element 30. The conductive element 30 makes full use of the structure of the movable arm 20 and the housing 10, avoiding the situation where it can only support the electronic device but cannot conduct electricity with the external object. This improves the conductivity of the protective housing 100 of the electronic device and thus realizes the wired connection between the electronic device and the external object.

[0046] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6In this embodiment, the conductive component 30 is further provided with a conductive part 33. The conductive part 33 passes through the housing 10 and the movable arm 20 and can be built into the housing 10 and the movable arm 20. This allows the conductive part 33 to make full use of the internal space of the housing 10 and the internal space of the movable arm 20, thereby facilitating the protection of the conductive part 33 by the housing 10 and the movable arm 20. The two ends of the conductive part 33 are electrically connected to the first conductive end 31 and the second conductive end 32, respectively, so that the conductive part 33 can be electrically connected to the external object through the first conductive end 31 and the second conductive end 32, respectively. This facilitates the current of the external object to be conducted to the electronic device in sequence through the first conductive end 31, the conductive part 33, and the second conductive end 32, so as to realize the docking of the electronic device with the external object.

[0047] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, the conductive part 33 is at least one of a conductive wire, a flexible circuit board, and a flexible conductive sheet. When the conductive part 33 is a conductive wire, an external object is electrically connected to the electronic device through the conductive wire, and the conductive wire can deform as the movable arm 20 moves. When the conductive part 33 is a flexible circuit board, an external object is electrically connected to the electronic device through the flexible circuit board, and the flexible circuit board can deform as the movable arm 20 moves. When the conductive part 33 is a flexible conductive sheet, an external object is electrically connected to the electronic device through the flexible conductive sheet, and the flexible circuit board can deform as the movable arm 20 moves.

[0048] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, when the movable arm 20 moves relative to the housing 10, the portion of the conductive part 33 relative to the movable arm 20 is positioned according to the movement of the movable arm 20 and maintains an electrical connection with the second conductive end 32, ensuring the circuit connectivity between the electronic device and external objects and avoiding breakage or poor contact of the conductive part 33 due to the movement of the movable arm 20.

[0049] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, the movable arm 20 is flexibly connected to the housing 10 and swings relative to the housing 10 to adjust the position of the movable arm 20 relative to the housing 10, thereby facilitating the movable arm 20 to approach or detach from the electronic device; the movable arm 20 and the housing 10 are an integrated structure; this improves the connection strength between the movable arm 20 and the housing 10, ensures the connection stability between the movable arm 20 and the housing 10, and avoids breakage of the movable arm 20 and the housing 10 during use.

[0050] Alternatively, the movable arm 20 can be oscillatingly connected to the housing 10 and oscillating relative to the housing 10 to adjust its position relative to the housing 10, thereby facilitating its approach to or detachment from the electronic device. The movable arm 20 is connected to the housing 10 via a oscillating element, which is at least one of a hinge or a hinge mechanism. When the oscillating element is a hinge, both ends of the hinge are connected to the movable arm 20 and the housing 10 respectively, allowing the movable arm 20 to oscillate relative to the housing 10 under the action of the hinge, ensuring the oscillation effect of the movable arm 20. When the oscillating element is a hinge, both ends of the hinge are connected to the movable arm 20 and the housing 10 respectively, allowing the movable arm 20 to oscillate relative to the housing 10 under the action of the hinge, ensuring the oscillation effect of the movable arm 20.

[0051] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, the second conductive end 32 is connected to the movable arm 20 and exposed on the outside of the movable arm 20. The second conductive end 32 is used to connect to the interface of the electronic device, so that the user can directly connect the second conductive end 32 to the interface of the electronic device, which simplifies the operation process. At the same time, it facilitates quick inspection, repair or replacement in case of connection failure, and improves the operation and maintenance convenience of the second conductive end 32.

[0052] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, the first conductive end 31 is connected to the housing 10 and exposed on the outside of the housing 10. The first conductive end 31 is used to dock with the docking end of an external object, so that the docking end of the external object can directly dock with the first conductive end 31 in the external environment, thereby improving the ease of operation between the docking end of the external object and the first conductive end 31. The external object is the keyboard body 210 or an external board with integrated power.

[0053] The docking structure between the first conductive terminal 31 and the docking end of the external object can be a contact docking structure or a wireless docking structure. When the docking structure between the first conductive terminal 31 and the docking end of the external object is a contact docking structure, the electrical connection is achieved through physical contact, improving the stability of conductivity. Simultaneously, the first conductive terminal 31 and the docking end of the external object can be directly docked without an additional power supply, simplifying the structure. When the docking structure between the first conductive terminal 31 and the docking end of the external object is a wireless docking structure, no physical contact is required, allowing the external object to move within a certain range, improving the flexibility and convenience of the external object. At the same time, it reduces interfaces and cables, making the protective casing 100 of the electronic device more concise and aesthetically pleasing.

[0054] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6In this embodiment of the application, when the second conductive end 32 is electrically connected to the electronic device and the first conductive end 31 is electrically connected to the external object, the electronic device and the external object are electrically connected, and data transmission or power supply can be carried out between the electronic device and the external object to achieve the conductivity effect between the electronic device and the external object, thereby improving the conductivity effect of the protective shell 100 of the electronic device and realizing the wired connection between the electronic device and the external object.

[0055] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, the housing 10 includes a first plate 11 and at least one side plate 12. The first plate 11 and at least one side plate 12 form a receiving groove 10a, so that the first plate 11 and at least one side plate 12 serve as the inner sidewalls of the receiving groove 10a, thereby facilitating the support of the electronic device by the first plate 11 and at least one side plate 12, and thus facilitating the detachable connection of the electronic device to the housing 10. Optionally, there are three side plates 12, which are arranged along the peripheral sidewalls of the electronic device, and the three side plates 12 respectively contact the left sidewall, the upper sidewall, and the right sidewall of the electronic device. The conductive element 30 passes through the first plate 11 and at least one side plate 12, so that the conductive element 30 makes full use of the structure of the first plate 11 and at least one side plate 12, thereby facilitating the protection of the conductive element 30 by the first plate 11 and at least one side plate 12.

[0056] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In the second embodiment, a keyboard 200 includes a protective case 100 for the electronic device and a keyboard body 210. The keyboard body 210 has a built-in lithium battery, which allows the keyboard body 210 to be used anywhere without relying on an external power source, and is not limited by power outlets, thus enabling flexible use in different locations. Alternatively, the keyboard body 210 can be electrically connected to an external power source; when the built-in lithium battery of the keyboard body 210 is low, the external power source can provide continuous power to the keyboard body 210, preventing it from becoming unusable due to power depletion and ensuring that the keyboard body 210 can operate stably for a long time, meeting the user's needs for long-term use.

[0057] The keyboard body 210 is connected to the protective shell 100 of the electronic device. The protective shell 100 is used to house the electronic device and electrically connects the electronic device and the keyboard body 210 so that the keyboard body 210 can provide the user with instructions and data for operating the electronic device.

[0058] At this time, the protective casing 100 of the electronic device includes a housing 10, a movable arm 20, and a conductive element 30. The housing 10 is provided with a receiving groove 10a for accommodating the electronic device. The movable arm 20 is movably connected to the housing 10. The conductive element 30 is integrated into the housing 10 and the movable arm 20. The conductive element 30 can be built into the housing 10 and the movable arm 20, or it can be externally disposed on the housing 10 and the movable arm 20. The conductive element 30 is provided with a first conductive end 31 and a second conductive end 32. The first conductive end 31 is disposed on the housing 10. 31 is used for electrical connection to external objects; the second conductive end 32 is disposed on the movable arm 20. The second conductive end 32 can be electrically connected to or disconnected from the electronic device as the movable arm 20 moves, so as to electrically connect the electronic device in the receiving groove 10a and the external object through the conductive element 30. The conductive element 30 makes full use of the structure of the movable arm 20 and the housing 10, avoiding the situation where it can only support the electronic device but cannot conduct electricity with the external object, thus improving the conductivity of the protective housing 100 of the electronic device, and thereby realizing the wired connection between the electronic device and the external object.

[0059] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0060] This utility model provides a protective shell 100 and a keyboard 200 for an electronic device. The shell 10 has a receiving groove 10a for accommodating the electronic device. A movable arm 20 is movably connected to the shell 10. A conductive element 30 is integrated into the shell 10 and the movable arm 20. The conductive element 30 can be built into the shell 10 and the movable arm 20, or it can be externally disposed on the shell 10 and the movable arm 20. The conductive element 30 has a first conductive end 31 and a second conductive end 32. The first conductive end 31 is disposed in the shell 10 and is used to electrically connect to an external object. The second conductive end 32 is disposed in the movable arm 20 and can be electrically connected to or disconnected from the electronic device as the movable arm 20 moves. This allows for electrical connection between the electronic device in the receiving groove 10a and the external object via the conductive element 30. The conductive element 30 fully utilizes the structure of the movable arm 20 and the shell 10, avoiding the limitation of only supporting the electronic device without being able to conduct electricity with the external object. This improves the conductivity of the protective shell 100 and thus realizes a wired connection between the electronic device and the external object.

[0061] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0062] It should also be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may be connected to an intermediary component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component through an intermediary component.

[0063] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0064] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A protective case for an electronic device, characterized by, The protective case for the electronic device comprises: a housing provided with a receiving groove for receiving the electronic device; a movable arm movably connected to the housing; a conductive member integrated with the housing and the movable arm, which is built in the housing and the movable arm or externally provided on the housing and the movable arm; the conductive member is provided with a first conductive end and a second conductive end; the first conductive end is arranged on the housing and used for electrically connecting an external object; the second conductive end is arranged on the movable arm and can electrically connect or disconnect the electronic device with the movement of the movable arm.

2. The protective case for an electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The conductive member is further provided with a conductive part which passes through the housing and the movable arm and can be built in the housing and the movable arm; the two ends of the conductive part are electrically connected with the first conductive end and the second conductive end respectively.

3. The protective case for an electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The conductive part is at least one of a conductive wire, a flexible circuit board and a flexible conductive sheet.

4. The protective case for an electronic device of claim 2, wherein, When the movable arm moves relative to the housing, the part of the conductive part relative to the movable arm adjusts its position with the movement of the movable arm and maintains the electrically connected state with the second conductive end.

5. The protective case for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The movable arm is flexibly connected to the housing and swings relative to the housing; the movable arm and the housing are integrated; or, the movable arm is swingably connected to the housing and swings relative to the housing; the movable arm is connected to the housing through a swing member which is at least one of a hinge and a hinge member.

6. The protective case for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The second conductive end is connected to the movable arm and exposed to the outside of the movable arm, and is used for connecting an interface end of the electronic device.

7. The protective case for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein The first conductive end is connected to the housing and exposed to the outside of the housing, and is used for connecting a connecting end of the external object; the external object is a keyboard body or an external plate body integrated with electric energy; the connecting structure between the first conductive end and the connecting end of the external object is a contact type connecting structure or a wireless type connecting structure.

8. The protective case for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, When the second conductive end is electrically connected to the electronic device and the first conductive end is electrically connected to the external object, the electronic device is electrically connected to the external object, and data transmission or electric energy supply can be performed between the electronic device and the external object.

9. The protective case for an electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The housing comprises a first plate body and at least one side plate, and the receiving groove is formed between the first plate body and the at least one side plate; the conductive member passes through the first plate body and the at least one side plate.

10. A keyboard, characterized by The protective case for the electronic device and the keyboard body as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; the keyboard body is built in a lithium battery or electrically connected to an external power supply; the keyboard body is connected to the protective case for the electronic device, the protective case for the electronic device is used for receiving the electronic device and electrically connecting the electronic device and the keyboard body.

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