Keyboard positioning plate with multilayer structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a keyboard positioning plate with a multilayer structure in the field of keyboard positioning plates. The keyboard positioning plate is mainly composed of a panel and a bottom plate. Grooves are preset in the bottom of the panel and provided with positioning insertion rods, positioning grooves are formed in the corresponding positions of the bottom plate, and accurate positioning is achieved through cooperation of the insertion rods and the positioning grooves. A plurality of rotatable locking pieces are installed at the bottom of the panel and connected through a rotating shaft, and the locking pieces can lock the bottom plate when rotating to the position above the groove. The panel is provided with a plurality of keycap hole sites which are adaptive to the installation of the film keys; the bottom plate is provided with a first protruding part which is in interference fit with the keycap hole site, a second protruding part is arranged in the middle of the first protruding part in a protruding mode, and a shaft body hole site communicated with the bottom of the bottom plate is formed in the second protruding part and used for supporting and fixing the mechanical key shaft body. According to the design, the panel can independently use adaptive film keys and can be combined with the bottom plate to use adaptive mechanical keys, so that the requirements of diversified products are flexibly met, the production cost is effectively reduced, the structure is reasonable, the installation is convenient and fast, the positioning is accurate, and the keyboard assembly efficiency and the product quality can be remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of keyboard positioning plate technology, specifically a multi-layer keyboard positioning plate. Background Technology

[0002] With the booming development of the keyboard manufacturing industry, keyboard products are becoming increasingly diverse. Membrane keyboards and mechanical keyboards are the two mainstream types, each occupying a certain market share with their unique advantages. Membrane keyboards are lower in cost and thinner, making them suitable for scenarios where portability and price are important; mechanical keyboards offer clear tactile feedback and good durability, making them popular among gamers and professional office workers.

[0003] However, current keyboard positioning plate technology has significant limitations. Traditional keyboard positioning plates are mostly of a single structure, adaptable only to one type of key. When producing keyboards with different key types, it is necessary to design and manufacture corresponding positioning plates separately for each key type. This not only increases the company's R&D costs and mold investment but also complicates the production process and increases management difficulty. At the same time, frequent changes to positioning plates during production reduce the flexibility of the production line and affect the overall production efficiency of keyboards. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing technical solutions, this utility model provides a multi-layered keyboard positioning plate, which can effectively solve the technical problem of the single structure of the keyboard positioning plate.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A multi-layered keyboard positioning plate includes a front panel and a back panel. The back panel is detachably installed in a pre-set groove at the bottom of the front panel and positioned by a positioning rod provided in the groove. The bottom of the front panel is provided with several rotatable locking plates, which are connected by a rotating shaft, so that the locking plates rotate along the axis of the rotating shaft to the top of the groove to lock the back panel.

[0007] The panel has multiple keycap holes, and the base plate has multiple first protrusions that are interference-fitted with the keycap holes. The number and position of the first protrusions correspond to the keycap holes. The center of the first protrusion has a second protrusion that protrudes upward toward the panel. The second protrusion has a shaft hole that communicates with the bottom of the base plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the base plate is provided with positioning grooves that cooperate with the positioning rods, and the number and position of the positioning grooves correspond to the positioning rods.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the panel is provided with a first recess, the bottom of the base plate is provided with a second recess, the locking piece is installed in the first groove and rotated to the second recess via a rotating shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer side of the second protrusion is provided with an inclined surface whose diameter gradually increases from top to bottom.

[0011] Furthermore, the panel is provided with a number of notches and mounting screw holes in the circumferential direction for positioning and installation, and the notches are distributed on the outer edge of the panel.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This utility model provides a multi-layered keyboard positioning plate, enabling flexible applications such as using the panel alone to adapt to membrane keys, and using the panel and base plate together to adapt to mechanical keys. In actual production and use, the single panel structure or the panel and base plate combination structure can be flexibly selected according to different product requirements, eliminating the need to develop multiple different positioning plates, greatly reducing production costs and management difficulty. At the same time, the keyboard positioning plate has a reasonable structural design, is easy to install, and provides accurate positioning, effectively improving keyboard assembly efficiency and product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the top-side structure of the panel in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the panel in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure after the panel and the base plate are connected in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of section A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure after the panel and the base plate are connected in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 This is an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 5 Schematic diagram of Part B in the middle section;

[0020] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the panel and base plate assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Numbering on the map:

[0022] 1-Panel, 2-Base plate, 3-Locking plate, 4-Rotating shaft;

[0023] 101-Groove, 102-Positioning rod, 103-Keycap hole, 104-First recess, 105-Notch, 106-Mounting screw hole;

[0024] 201-First protrusion, 202-Second protrusion, 203-Shaft hole, 204-Positioning groove, 205-Second recess, 206-Inclined surface. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] like Figure 1-7 As shown, this technical solution provides a multi-layered keyboard positioning plate, including a front panel 1 and a back panel 2. Through a unique structural design, it enables flexible applications: the front panel 1 can be used alone to adapt to membrane keys, and the front panel 1 and back panel 2 can be combined to adapt to mechanical keys. The front panel 1 and back panel 2 are detachably connected via a specific connection structure. A locking piece 3 is used to lock the back panel 2 onto the front panel 1 when the front panel 1 and back panel 2 are combined, ensuring the stability of the overall structure. Two embodiments are described below:

[0027] Example 1: Panel 1 uses adapter membrane buttons alone

[0028] When the keyboard positioning plate of the present invention needs to be applied to a membrane keyboard, only the panel 1 portion is needed. The panel 1 has a plurality of keycap holes 103, the number, position and size of which are designed according to the layout and specifications of the membrane keyboard to accurately fit the keycaps of the membrane keyboard.

[0029] During actual installation, the operator only needs to insert the membrane keycaps into the corresponding keycap holes 103 on panel 1. Since the keycap holes 103 match the size of the membrane keycaps, the keycaps are securely fixed in the holes 103, thus achieving accurate positioning of the membrane keys on the keyboard. This structure is simple and convenient, requiring no additional assembly steps, greatly improving the assembly efficiency of membrane keyboards.

[0030] Example 2: Panel 1 and base plate 2 are combined to use compatible mechanical buttons.

[0031] The panel 1 and the base plate 2 are connected by a detachable structure to meet different applications. For easy assembly, the bottom of the panel 1 has a pre-set groove 101, within which a positioning rod 102 is installed. The base plate 2 has positioning slots 204 that cooperate with the positioning rods 102; the number and position of the positioning slots 204 correspond to the positioning rods 102. During installation, the positioning slots 204 on the base plate 2 are aligned with the positioning rods 102 on the panel 1, allowing the positioning rods 102 to insert into the positioning slots 204, thus achieving initial positioning of the base plate 2 on the panel 1. This positioning method ensures accurate installation of the base plate 2 on the panel 1, avoiding installation deviations that could lead to difficulties in subsequent key installation or affect the normal use of the keyboard.

[0032] The bottom of panel 1 is provided with several rotatable locking plates 3, which are connected by a rotating shaft 4. After the base plate 2 is initially positioned, the operator rotates the locking plates 3, causing them to rotate along the axis of the rotating shaft 4 from the first recess 104 to above the groove 101, and further to the second recess 205 at the bottom of the base plate 2. At this time, the locking plates 3 firmly press the base plate 2 into the groove 101 of panel 1, achieving reliable locking of the base plate 2 on panel 1, ensuring the overall structural stability of the combined panel 1 and base plate 2, and enabling it to withstand the force generated by the mechanical buttons during pressing.

[0033] The base plate 2 has multiple first protrusions 201 that are interference-fitted with the keycap holes 103 of the panel 1. The number and position of the first protrusions 201 correspond to the keycap holes 103. A second protrusion 202 protruding upwards from the center of each first protrusion 201 is provided, and the second protrusion 202 has a shaft hole 203 that communicates with the bottom of the base plate 2. After the panel 1 and base plate 2 are assembled, the mechanical key's shaft is inserted into the shaft hole 203 of the second protrusion 202. Because the shaft hole 203 matches the size of the mechanical key's shaft, the shaft can be precisely supported and fixed within the shaft hole 203. Simultaneously, the outer side of the second protrusion 202 has an inclined surface 206 whose diameter gradually increases from top to bottom. This design helps improve the stability and firmness of the second protrusion 202, and when the key is pressed, the inclined surface 206 provides some support, improving the key's lifespan and pressing feel.

[0034] The panel 1 has several notches 105 and mounting screw holes 106 arranged circumferentially for positioning and installation. The notches 105 are distributed along the outer edge of the panel 1 and communicate with the outer surface of the panel 1. In practical applications, these notches 105 and mounting screw holes 106 can be used to position and install the entire keyboard positioning plate onto the keyboard housing or other supporting structures. For example, when installing the keyboard positioning plate onto the keyboard housing, the keyboard housing has positioning posts that match the notches 105 of the panel 1 and threaded holes that correspond to the mounting screw holes 106. By aligning the notches 105 of the panel 1 with the positioning posts of the keyboard housing, initial positioning is achieved. Then, screws are passed through the mounting screw holes 106 of the panel 1 and screwed into the threaded holes of the keyboard housing to securely install the keyboard positioning plate onto the keyboard housing, ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall keyboard structure.

[0035] Through the above embodiments, the multi-layered keyboard positioning plate provided by this technical solution enables flexible applications: panel 1 can be used alone to adapt to membrane keys, and panel 1 and base plate 2 can be used together to adapt to mechanical keys. In actual production and use, panel 1 alone or panel 1 combined with base plate 2 can be flexibly selected according to different product requirements, eliminating the need to develop multiple different positioning plates, greatly reducing production costs and management difficulty. At the same time, the keyboard positioning plate has a reasonable structural design, is easy to install, and provides accurate positioning, effectively improving keyboard assembly efficiency and product quality, and has good market application prospects.

[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A multi-layered structure of a keyboard positioning plate comprising a face plate and a bottom plate, characterized in that: The base plate is detachably installed in a pre-set groove at the bottom of the panel and positioned by a positioning rod provided in the groove. The bottom of the panel is provided with several rotatable locking pieces, which are connected by a rotating shaft, so that the locking pieces rotate along the axis of the rotating shaft to the top of the groove to lock the base plate. The panel has multiple keycap holes, and the base plate has multiple first protrusions that are interference-fitted with the keycap holes. The number and position of the first protrusions correspond to the keycap holes. The center of the first protrusion has a second protrusion that protrudes upward toward the panel. The second protrusion has a shaft hole that communicates with the bottom of the base plate.

2. A multi-layered keyboard positioner plate according to claim 1, wherein: The base plate has positioning grooves that cooperate with positioning rods, and the number and position of the positioning grooves correspond to the positioning rods.

3. A multi-layered keyboard positioning plate according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the panel is provided with a first recess, the bottom of the base plate is provided with a second recess, the locking piece is installed in the first groove and rotated to the second recess via a rotating shaft.

4. A multi-layered keyboard positioner plate according to claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the second protrusion is provided with an inclined surface whose diameter gradually increases from top to bottom.

5. A multi-layered keyboard keycap according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein: The panel is provided with several notches and mounting screw holes around its circumference for positioning and installation, and the notches are distributed on the outer edge of the panel.

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