Light guide keyboard key

Abstract

The utility model discloses a light guide keyboard key which comprises a shell and a pressing shaft arranged in the shell, the top of the shell is provided with a through opening, the top end of the pressing shaft penetrates through the through opening, the shell is provided with two light-transmitting grooves which are symmetrically distributed, the light-transmitting grooves are internally provided with light guide pieces which are arranged in a split mode with the shell, and the light guide pieces are arranged in the shell. The light guide part is matched with the light-transmitting groove, and at least part of the light guide part is exposed out of the light-transmitting groove. According to the utility model, the light guide piece which is separated from the shell is arranged in the light-transmitting groove, so that the light guide pieces with different colors can be replaced according to use requirements, different light-emitting effects can be realized, the light guide piece can be directly detached, the light rays can be directly transmitted from the light-transmitting groove, the light of the light source can be directly displayed, and the individual requirements of different users can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of keyboard switch technology, and specifically discloses a light-guiding keyboard button. Background Technology

[0002] As esports games become more popular and mainstream, players' demands for gaming equipment specifications have also increased, leading to the emergence of backlit keyboard keys on the market. Current backlit keyboard keys typically use a transparent material for the top cover, allowing a light source mounted on the keyboard to guide the light through the cover to illuminate the keys. This structure offers a limited range of lighting modes and cannot meet the personalized needs of different users. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a light-guiding keyboard key that can achieve different lighting modes to meet the needs of different users.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A light-guiding keyboard key includes a housing and a pressing shaft disposed within the housing. The top of the housing has a through-hole, through which the top end of the pressing shaft passes. The housing has two symmetrically distributed light-transmitting slots, each containing a light guide component separately disposed from the housing. The light guide component is adapted to the light-transmitting slot, and at least partially protrudes from it. By providing light guide components separately disposed from the housing within the light-transmitting slots, different colored light guide components can be replaced according to usage needs to achieve different lighting effects. Alternatively, the light guide components can be directly removed, allowing light to pass directly through the light-transmitting slots and directly display the light source, thus meeting the personalized needs of different users.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the housing includes a base and a top cover. The top of the top cover is provided with the aforementioned through opening. The base and the top cover are fastened together to form a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is provided with a pressing shaft and an elastic reset mechanism for resetting the pressing shaft upward. The side wall of the receiving cavity forms a limiting slide. A limiting block corresponding to the limiting slide is formed on the outer side of the pressing shaft. The limiting block is slidably connected to the limiting slide.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the base is provided with a first clearance groove corresponding to the lower part of the light guide, and the upper cover is provided with a second clearance groove corresponding to the upper part of the light guide. During assembly, the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove are connected to form the aforementioned light-transmitting groove, and the light-transmitting groove extends to the upper and lower sides of the housing.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the light guide is provided with a first stop portion, and the base is provided with a second stop portion corresponding to the first stop portion. During assembly, the first stop portion and the second stop portion cooperate to prevent the light guide from moving downward.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the first stop part is a first stop step provided on the outer side of the light guide, with the first stop step facing downwards, and the second stop part is a second stop step provided on the upper end of the first clearance groove, with the second stop step facing upwards. During assembly, the first stop step and the second stop step fit together.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the light guide is provided with a third stop portion, and the upper cover is provided with a fourth stop portion corresponding to the third stop portion. During assembly, the third stop portion and the fourth stop portion cooperate to prevent the light guide from moving upward.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the third stop portion is a protrusion located on the side of the light guide, and the fourth stop portion is a third stop step located at the lower end of the second clearance groove. The third stop step faces downward, and during assembly, the third stop step blocks the upper side of the protrusion.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the upper and lower sides of the protrusion are provided with guide slopes, and the outer side of the light guide is provided with a third clearance groove.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the pressing shaft is provided with a downwardly extending limiting post, the base is provided with a limiting sleeve corresponding to the limiting post, the limiting post is slidably disposed in the limiting sleeve, and a magnetic element is provided in the limiting post.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the upper cover is provided with a first hook extending downwards, and the base is provided with a first locking block corresponding to the first hook. The upper cover is fastened to the base by the first hook hooking onto the first locking block.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, by setting two symmetrically distributed light-transmitting slots and setting light guides separately from the housing in the light-transmitting slots, different colored light guides can be replaced according to the needs of use to achieve different light-emitting effects. Moreover, the light guiding effect is better when both light guides are present at the same time. Alternatively, the light guides can be directly removed so that the light passes directly through the light-transmitting slots to directly display the light of the light source, thereby meeting the personalized needs of different users.

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the structural features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by this utility model, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments: Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an assembly structure diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the shell according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the assembly structure of an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 6 This is an assembly structure diagram of another embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0024] 10. Shell 11. Through opening 12. Light-transmitting groove

[0025] 13. Base 131, First clearance groove 132, Second stop step

[0026] 133. Limiting slide rail; 134. Limiting sleeve; 135. Locking block.

[0027] 14. Top cover 141, second clearance groove 142, third stop step

[0028] 143. Hook 20. Pressing shaft 21. Limiting post

[0029] 22. Limiting block; 23. Cross connecting post; 24. Enclosure panel

[0030] 30. Light guide component; 31. First stop step; 32. Protrusion

[0031] 33. Third clearance groove; 40. Elastic reset mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the position or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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.

[0034] First, please refer to Figure 1-5 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a light-guiding keyboard key, comprising a housing 10 and a pressing shaft 20 disposed within the housing 10. The top of the housing 10 has a through-hole 11, through which the top end of the pressing shaft 20 passes. The housing 10 has two symmetrically distributed light-transmitting grooves 12, both extending to the upper and lower sides of the housing 10. Each light-transmitting groove 12 contains a light guide element 30, which is separately disposed from the housing 10. The light guide element 30 is adapted to the light-transmitting groove 12, and at least partially protrudes from the light-transmitting groove 12. In this invention, the light guide element 30 is formed of a transparent or semi-transparent material.

[0035] Specifically, the housing 10 includes a base 13 and a top cover 14. The top of the top cover 14 has the aforementioned through opening 11. The base 13 and the top cover 14 are fastened together to form a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is provided with a pressing shaft 20 and an elastic reset mechanism 40 for resetting the pressing shaft 20 upward. The side wall of the receiving cavity forms a limiting slide 133. A limiting block 22 corresponding to the limiting slide 133 is formed on the outer side of the pressing shaft 20. The limiting block 22 is slidably connected to the limiting slide 133. In this utility model, the pressing shaft 20 is provided with a downwardly extending limiting post 21. The base 13 is provided with a limiting sleeve 134 corresponding to the limiting post 21. The limiting post 21 is slidably disposed within the limiting sleeve 134. A magnetic element is provided inside the limiting post 21. The upper cover 14 is provided with a downwardly extending hook 143, and the base 13 is provided with a corresponding locking block 135. The upper cover 14 is fastened to the base 13 by hooking the hook 143 onto the locking block 135. The elastic reset mechanism 40 is a compression spring, but other components with elastic reset function can also be selected instead.

[0036] Specifically, the base 13 has a first clearance groove 131 corresponding to the lower part of the light guide 30, and the upper cover 14 has a second clearance groove 141 corresponding to the upper part of the light guide 30. During assembly, the first clearance groove 131 and the second clearance groove 141 communicate to form the aforementioned light-transmitting groove 12. The light guide 30 has a first stop portion, and the base 13 has a second stop portion corresponding to the first stop portion. During assembly, the first stop portion and the second stop portion cooperate to prevent the light guide 30 from moving downward. The light guide 30 has a third stop portion, and the upper cover 14 has a fourth stop portion corresponding to the third stop portion. During assembly, the third stop portion and the fourth stop portion cooperate to prevent the light guide 30 from moving upward.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first stop portion is a first stop step 31 located on the outer side of the light guide 30, with the first stop step 31 facing downwards. The second stop portion is a second stop step 132 located at the upper end of the first clearance groove 131, with the second stop step 132 facing upwards. During assembly, the first stop step 31 and the second stop step 132 fit together. The third stop portion is a protrusion 32 located on the side of the light guide 30, and the fourth stop portion is a third stop step 142 located at the lower end of the second clearance groove 141, with the third stop step 142 facing downwards. During assembly, the third stop step 142 blocks the upper side of the protrusion 32. It should be understood that in actual use, the first stop portion, the second stop portion, the third stop portion, and the fourth stop portion can also be configured as a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0038] To facilitate the installation and removal of the light guide 30, guide slopes are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the protrusion 32. By providing guide slopes on both sides of the protrusion 32, the light guide 30 can be pushed out of the light-transmitting groove 12 from bottom to top when it needs to be removed, and inserted into the light-transmitting groove 12 from top to bottom when it needs to be installed. To facilitate the installation of the keys onto the keyboard, a third clearance groove 33 is provided on the outer side of the light guide 30, which corresponds to the latching position on the keyboard.

[0039] In this embodiment, the upper end of the pressing shaft 20 is provided with a cross connecting post 23, and the cross connecting post 23 passes through the through-hole 11 at the top of the upper cover 14.

[0040] like Figure 6 As shown, in actual use, a surrounding plate 24 can also be provided on the outside of the cross connecting post 23 on the pressing shaft 20. The surrounding plate 24 surrounds the cross connecting post 23. During assembly, the surrounding plate 24 and the cross connecting post 23 are exposed at the through-hole 11 at the top of the cover 14.

[0041] In summary, this utility model, by setting two symmetrically distributed light-transmitting slots and setting a light guide component separately from the housing in the light-transmitting slots, allows for the replacement of light guide components of different colors according to usage needs, thereby achieving different light-emitting effects. Alternatively, the light guide component can be directly removed, allowing light to pass directly through the light-transmitting slots and directly display the light source, thus meeting the personalized needs of different users.

[0042] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made to the above embodiments based on the actual technical aspects of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A light guide keyboard key comprising a housing and a pressing shaft arranged in the housing, a through hole is arranged at the top of the housing, the top end of the pressing shaft is arranged in the through hole, characterized in that, The shell is provided with two light transmission grooves symmetrically distributed, each of the light transmission grooves is provided with a light guide member which is separate from the shell, the light guide member is matched with the light transmission groove, and the light guide member is at least partially exposed from the light transmission groove.

2. A light guide keypad key according to claim 1, wherein The shell comprises a base and an upper cover, the top of the upper cover is provided with the aforementioned through hole, the base and the upper cover are buckled to form a containing cavity, the containing cavity is provided with a pressing shaft and an elastic reset mechanism for resetting the pressing shaft upward, the side wall of the containing cavity forms a limiting slide, the outer side of the pressing shaft is formed with a limiting block corresponding to the limiting slide, and the limiting block is in sliding connection with the limiting slide.

3. A light guide keypad key according to claim 2, wherein, The base is provided with a first accommodation groove corresponding to the lower part of the light guide member, the upper cover is provided with a second accommodation groove corresponding to the upper part of the light guide member, and when assembled, the first accommodation groove and the second accommodation groove are communicated to form the aforementioned light transmission groove, and the light transmission groove penetrates through the upper and lower sides of the shell.

4. A light guide keypad key according to claim 3, wherein, The light guide member is provided with a first stop portion, the base is provided with a second stop portion corresponding to the first stop portion, and when assembled, the first stop portion and the second stop portion are matched to prevent the light guide member from moving downward.

5. A light guide keypad key according to claim 4, wherein, The first stop portion is a first stop step arranged on the outer side surface of the light guide member, the first stop step faces downward, the second stop portion is a second stop step arranged on the upper end of the first accommodation groove, the second stop step faces upward, and when assembled, the first stop step is attached to the second stop step.

6. A light guide keypad key according to claim 3, wherein, The light guide member is provided with a third stop portion, the upper cover is provided with a fourth stop portion corresponding to the third stop portion, and when assembled, the third stop portion and the fourth stop portion are matched to prevent the light guide member from moving upward.

7. A light guide keypad key according to claim 6, wherein, The third stop portion is a protrusion arranged on the side surface of the light guide member, the fourth stop portion is a third stop step arranged on the lower end of the second accommodation groove, the third stop step faces downward, and when assembled, the third stop step is blocked on the upper side of the protrusion.

8. A light guide keypad key according to claim 7, wherein, The upper and lower sides of the protrusion are both provided with guide inclined surfaces, and the outer side surface of the light guide member is provided with a third accommodation groove.

9. A light guide keypad key according to claim 2, wherein, The pressing shaft is provided with a limiting column extending downward, the base is provided with a limiting sleeve corresponding to the limiting column, the limiting column is slidingly arranged in the limiting sleeve, and the limiting column is provided with a magnetic element.

10. The light guide keypad key of claim 2, wherein, The upper cover is provided with a first clamping hook extending downward, the base is provided with a first clamping block corresponding to the first clamping hook, and the upper cover is buckled and connected with the base through the clamping of the first clamping hook on the first clamping block.

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