Pressing structure and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a pressing structure and electronic equipment, the pressing structure comprises a pressing support and a panel which are connected with each other, the pressing support and the panel are oppositely arranged, and a gap is formed between the pressing support and the panel; the pressing support is provided with at least two hollowed-out grooves, and the hollowed-out grooves are adjacent one by one and distributed in the circumferential direction of the pressing support at intervals. A cantilever is fixedly arranged in each hollowed-out groove, and the movable end of each cantilever protrudes out of the corresponding hollowed-out groove and abuts against the panel to form a stress area corresponding to the pressing area of the panel; the panel is provided with a pressing trigger column located in a pressing area of the panel, and the pressing support is correspondingly provided with an avoiding through hole for the pressing trigger column to penetrate through. The whole panel is provided with supporting force through the reasonably-designed cantilever layout, the pressing triggering area is increased, the whole face of the panel is evenly pressed, and the pressing use experience feeling of a user is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of button pressing structure technology, and more specifically, to a pressing structure and electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] The application of electronic devices with button functions is widespread. Currently, most electronic devices on the market use point-to-point button designs. However, the traditional press-to-touch structure used for triggering these buttons has some shortcomings. For example, the support structure design is often simplistic, with a central cantilever in the middle of a rigid bracket. This results in weak haptic feedback at the edges or in localized areas, uneven pressure distribution, and users need to apply considerable force to trigger the button, leading to a poor user experience. Because this traditional press-to-touch structure relies on a single trigger point, the trigger area is limited, and pressing in non-central areas is often ineffective, resulting in a low tolerance for operational errors. Furthermore, the panel in this traditional press-to-touch structure lacks uniform support, making it prone to deformation from frequent pressing, and the central cantilever is also susceptible to breakage due to fatigue, thus affecting its lifespan. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a new press-to-touch structure. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a pressing structure and an electronic device in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] On one hand, this utility model provides a pressing structure, including a pressing bracket and a panel connected to each other, wherein the pressing bracket and the panel are arranged opposite each other and have a gap; the pressing bracket is provided with at least two hollow slots, which are adjacent to each other and distributed at intervals along the circumference of the pressing bracket; a cantilever is fixed in each hollow slot, and the movable end of each cantilever protrudes from the corresponding hollow slot and abuts against the panel to form a force-bearing area corresponding to the pressing area of ​​the panel; the panel is provided with a pressing trigger post located in its pressing area, and the pressing bracket is provided with a corresponding clearance through hole for the pressing trigger post to pass through.

[0006] In some embodiments, the center of the pressing bracket is provided with a receiving groove that is recessed away from the panel, and the at least two hollowed-out grooves are adjacent to each other with the receiving groove as the center and are evenly spaced along the circumference of the pressing bracket.

[0007] In some embodiments, the press trigger post and the avoidance through hole are each provided as at least two and correspond one-to-one; the at least two press trigger posts are distributed at equal intervals along the circumference of the panel with the center of the panel as the center; the at least two avoidance through holes are respectively located one-to-one between the receiving groove and any hollow groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the pressing bracket is further provided with a hollow channel, which is located between the receiving groove and one of the avoidance through holes; one end of the hollow channel communicates with the receiving groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, each cantilever consists of an arc-shaped long arm and two straight short arms, with the two straight short arms connected to both ends of the arc-shaped long arm respectively; the ends of the two straight short arms away from the arc-shaped long arm are fixed on the pressing bracket and located in the hollow groove, and the end of the arc-shaped long arm is the movable end and abuts against the panel.

[0010] In some embodiments, the concave surface of the arc-shaped long arm faces the two straight short arms, and a fan-shaped clearance space is formed between the opposite side of the two straight short arms and the concave surface of the arc-shaped long arm; the pressing bracket is also provided with a fan-shaped limiting plate extending into the hollow groove and located in the clearance space.

[0011] In some embodiments, both of the linear short arms are integrated with the arc-shaped long arm and the pressing bracket.

[0012] In some embodiments, the pressing bracket is detachably connected to the panel via fasteners.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fastener is a screw; the edge of the pressing bracket is provided with a plurality of mounting through holes, which are distributed at equal intervals along the circumference of the pressing bracket; a plurality of studs are provided on one surface of the panel facing the pressing bracket, which correspond one-to-one with the plurality of mounting through holes and are fastened one-to-one by a plurality of screws.

[0014] On the other hand, the present invention also provides an electronic device, including a pressing structure as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Unlike the prior art, in the pressing structure of this utility model, each cantilever is also adjacent to each other and distributed circumferentially along the pressing bracket. The movable end of each cantilever protrudes from the corresponding hollow groove and abuts against the panel, thereby forming a force-bearing area corresponding to the pressing area of ​​the panel, increasing the pressing trigger area, making the entire surface of the panel press evenly, and effectively improving the user's pressing experience. After pressing the panel, the pressing trigger post realizes the pressing trigger, and all cantilever arms are pressed together. After releasing the pressing of the panel, the panel resets and all cantilever arms reset together and provide support force to the entire panel. The cantilever arms are not prone to fatigue fracture, have better stability, and the overall structural design is simple and easy to promote and apply. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a side view of the pressing structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the pressing structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the pressing structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a top view of the pressing bracket in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing structure being installed on an electronic device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] The labels and numbers in the diagram are as follows: Pressing structure - 100; Pressing bracket - 1; Panel - 2; Hollowed-out groove - 101; Cantilever - 3; Pressing trigger post - 4; Clearance through hole - 102; Accommodating groove - 103; Hollowed-out channel - 104; Curved long arm - 31; Straight short arm - 32; Limiting plate - 5; Fastener - 6; Mounting through hole - 105; Stud - 7. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0023] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0024] "Multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms indicating orientation, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "upper end," and "lower end," are all based on the posture and position of the device or equipment described in this solution during normal use.

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, a clear and complete description will be provided below in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] This utility model embodiment provides a pressing structure 100, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the pressing structure 100 includes a pressing bracket 1 and a panel 2 connected to each other. The pressing bracket 1 and the panel 2 are arranged opposite each other and have a gap. The pressing bracket 1 is provided with at least two hollow slots 101. The at least two hollow slots 101 are adjacent to each other and distributed at intervals along the circumference of the pressing bracket 1. A cantilever 3 is fixed in each hollow slot 101. The movable end of each cantilever 3 protrudes out of the corresponding hollow slot 101 and abuts against the panel 2 to form a force-bearing area corresponding to the pressing area of ​​the panel 2. The panel 2 is provided with a pressing trigger post 4 located in its pressing area. The pressing bracket 1 is provided with a corresponding clearance through hole 102 for the pressing trigger post 4 to pass through.

[0028] In the pressing structure 100 of this utility model embodiment, each cantilever 3 is also adjacent to each other and distributed circumferentially along the pressing bracket 1. Through the reasonable layout of the cantilever 3, the pressing trigger area is increased, making the entire surface of the panel 2 press evenly and effectively improving the user's pressing experience. After pressing the panel 2, the pressing trigger post 4 realizes the pressing trigger, and at the same time, each cantilever 3 is pressed together. After releasing the pressing of the panel 2, the panel 2 returns to its original position, and each cantilever 3 returns to its original position and provides support force to the entire panel 2. The overall structural design is simple and easy to promote and apply.

[0029] Both the pressing bracket 1 and the panel 2 are circular in shape. The force-bearing area refers to the area where each cantilever 3 deforms under pressure. Since the pressing bracket 1 and the panel 2 are arranged opposite each other, the panel 2 acts as a pressing trigger, used to contact and press against the cantilever 3. When the panel 2 is not under pressure, the cantilever 3 provides support to the panel 2. To ensure that the force applied in the pressing direction is uniform when pressing the panel 2, the cantilever 3 should also be evenly distributed. Therefore, the distribution of at least two hollow slots 101 should also be uniform. That is, when at least two hollow slots 101 are arranged adjacent to each other and spaced apart along the circumference of the pressing bracket 1, the distance between adjacent hollow slots 101 should be small, so that the corresponding force-bearing area can be adequately covered in the circumferential direction. This ensures a larger contact area when at least two cantilever 3 press against the panel 2, making the force more uniform when pressing the panel 2, thereby significantly improving the user experience.

[0030] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the center of the pressing bracket 1 is provided with a recessed receiving groove 103 that is recessed away from the panel 2, for accommodating and installing suitable components. The specific components can be selected according to the different electronic devices to which they are applied. The force-bearing area formed by each cantilever 3 is located on the periphery of the receiving groove 103. Therefore, at least two hollow slots 101 are arranged adjacent to each other with the receiving groove 103 as the center and are evenly spaced along the circumference of the pressing bracket 1 to meet the design layout requirement of setting at least two cantilever 3.

[0031] For example, in this embodiment, the pressing bracket 1 is provided with four hollowed-out slots 101. The four hollowed-out slots 101 are adjacent to each other and are evenly spaced along the circumference of the pressing bracket 1. A cantilever 3 is fixed in each of the four hollowed-out slots 101. The movable ends of the four cantilever 3 protrude upward from the four corresponding hollowed-out slots 101 and abut against the panel 2. When the panel 2 is not pressed, the entire panel 2 is supported by the four cantilever 3, thereby ensuring that the entire surface of the panel 2 can be pressed evenly.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, two press trigger posts 4 and two corresponding avoidance through holes 102 are provided. The two press trigger posts 4 are distributed at equal intervals along the circumference of the panel 2 with the center of the panel 2 as the center. The two avoidance through holes 102 are respectively located between the receiving groove 103 and the two hollow grooves 101, that is, one avoidance through hole 102 is located between the receiving groove 103 and one of the hollow grooves 101, and the other avoidance through hole 102 is located between the receiving groove 103 and the other hollow groove 101. When the two press trigger posts 4 pass through the two avoidance through holes 102, the two press trigger posts 4 are also respectively located on both sides of the receiving groove 103 to ensure a reasonable force distribution for press triggering. The design of the two press trigger posts 4 is also used to meet the needs of multi-point button triggering. It can be understood that when setting the corresponding buttons in the electronic device, the buttons should be located at a suitable position on the side of the press bracket 1 away from the panel 2.

[0033] The pressing bracket 1 is also provided with a hollow channel 104, which is located between the receiving groove 103 and one of the avoidance through holes 102. One end of the hollow channel 104 communicates with the receiving groove 103. A notch is correspondingly provided on the side wall of the receiving groove 103 facing the hollow channel 104, which provides suitable accommodating space when other components are located in the receiving groove 103, and some of these components extend outward from the notch. In this embodiment, the end of the hollow channel 104 away from the receiving groove 103 also communicates with one of the avoidance through holes 102, mainly to expand the accommodating space. This can be designed according to actual application requirements; for example, the end of the hollow channel 104 away from the receiving groove 103 can also be designed not to communicate with one of the avoidance through holes 102.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, each cantilever 3 consists of an arc-shaped long arm 31 and two straight short arms 32. The two straight short arms 32 are respectively connected to both ends of the arc-shaped long arm 31. The two straight short arms 32 are integrally connected to the arc-shaped long arm 31 to ensure the structural stability of the cantilever 3. The ends of the two straight short arms 32 away from the arc-shaped long arm 31 are fixed to the pressing bracket 1 and located in the hollow groove 101. The two straight short arms 32 are also integrally connected to the pressing bracket 1 to ensure the structural stability between the cantilever 3 and the pressing bracket 1. The end of the arc-shaped long arm 31 is a movable end and abuts against the panel 2, facilitating pressing and resetting.

[0035] The concave surface of the curved long arm 31 faces the two straight short arms 32. A fan-shaped clearance space is formed between the opposite side of the two straight short arms 32 and the concave surface of the curved long arm 31, ensuring a beautiful structure and a reasonable design of the force direction. The pressing bracket 1 is also provided with a fan-shaped limiting plate 5 extending into the hollow groove 101 and located in the clearance space. The limiting plate 5 is also integrated with the pressing bracket 1, which not only ensures the structural stability between it and the pressing bracket 1, but also limits the panel 2 when the panel 2 is pressed and the cantilever 3 moves under pressure, preventing the panel 2 from being excessively pressed and affecting the panel 2's reset.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the pressing bracket 1 and the panel 2 are detachably connected by fasteners 6. For example, the fastener 6 is a screw. The edge of the pressing bracket 1 is provided with a plurality of mounting through holes 105, which are distributed at equal intervals along the circumference of the pressing bracket 1. The surface of the panel 2 facing the pressing bracket 1 is provided with a plurality of studs 7, which correspond one-to-one with the plurality of mounting through holes 105 and are fastened one-to-one by a plurality of screws to prevent the panel 2 and the pressing bracket 1 from detaching. The installation and disassembly operations are relatively simple, making it convenient for the panel 2 and the pressing bracket 1 to be assembled and used.

[0037] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the panel 2, the pressing bracket 1, and the cantilever 3 and the limiting plate 5, which are integrally connected to the pressing bracket 1, can all be made of plastic material. The specific selection of plastic material should be based on the ability of the panel 2 to have pressing and restoring properties and the cantilever 3 to have pressing and restoring properties.

[0038] Example 2: This embodiment of the present invention also provides an electronic device, including the pressing structure 100 provided in Example 1. For a detailed description of the pressing structure 100, please refer to Example 1; it will not be repeated here.

[0039] In this embodiment, the pressing structure 100 can be located at any suitable position on the electronic device, such as... Figure 5 As shown in the figure. In practical applications, the key is to enable button operation. The attached figure is only an example and this embodiment does not impose any specific limitations.

[0040] It should be noted that the electronic device referred to in this embodiment is an electronic product with button function. The attached drawings are only examples and do not constitute specific limitations. The actual application shall prevail.

[0041] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pressing structure, characterized in that: The device includes an interconnected pressing bracket and a panel, with the pressing bracket and panel positioned opposite each other and having a gap between them. The pressing bracket has at least two perforated slots, which are adjacent to each other and spaced apart along the circumference of the pressing bracket. A cantilever is fixedly installed in each perforated slot, and the movable end of each cantilever protrudes from the corresponding perforated slot and abuts against the panel to form a force-bearing area corresponding to the pressing area of ​​the panel. The panel has a pressing trigger post located within its pressing area, and the pressing bracket has a corresponding clearance through hole for the pressing trigger post to pass through.

2. The pressing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center of the pressing bracket is provided with a receiving groove that is recessed away from the panel, and the at least two hollowed-out grooves are arranged adjacent to each other with the receiving groove as the center and are evenly spaced along the circumference of the pressing bracket.

3. The pressing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The press trigger post and the avoidance through hole are each provided as at least two and correspond one-to-one; the at least two press trigger posts are distributed at equal intervals along the circumference of the panel with the center of the panel as the center; the at least two avoidance through holes are respectively located one-to-one between the receiving groove and any hollow groove.

4. The pressing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pressing bracket is also provided with a hollow channel, which is located between the receiving groove and one of the avoidance through holes; one end of the hollow channel communicates with the receiving groove.

5. The pressing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each cantilever consists of an arc-shaped long arm and two straight short arms. The two straight short arms are respectively connected to the two ends of the arc-shaped long arm. The ends of the two straight short arms away from the arc-shaped long arm are fixed on the pressing bracket and located in the hollow groove. The end of the arc-shaped long arm is the movable end and abuts against the panel.

6. The pressing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The concave surface of the arc-shaped long arm faces the two straight short arms, and a fan-shaped clearance space is formed between the opposite side of the two straight short arms and the concave surface of the arc-shaped long arm; the pressing bracket is also provided with a fan-shaped limiting plate extending into the hollow groove and located in the clearance space.

7. The pressing structure according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: Both of the aforementioned straight short arms are integrated with the curved long arms and the pressing bracket.

8. The pressing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing bracket is detachably connected to the panel via fasteners.

9. The pressing structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fastener is a screw; the edge of the pressing bracket is provided with several mounting through holes, which are distributed at equal intervals along the circumference of the pressing bracket; the surface of the panel facing the pressing bracket is provided with several studs, which correspond one-to-one with the several mounting through holes and are fastened to each other by several screws.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: Includes the pressing structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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