Push-pull linkage type keyboard

Abstract

The utility model discloses a push-pull linkage type keyboard which comprises a keyboard body, a left cover body and a right cover body, the left cover body and the right cover body are oppositely arranged, the left cover body and the right cover body are arranged on the keyboard body in a sliding mode, the left cover body and the right cover body can synchronously move in the length direction of the keyboard body, and the movement directions of the left cover body and the right cover body are opposite. The key area of the keyboard body is exposed or shielded under the movement of the left cover body and the right cover body. The dustproof keyboard can effectively prevent dust, liquid, chippings and other foreign matters from entering the keyboard, compared with a traditional keyboard protection film and a dustproof cover, the protection performance is greatly improved, and the service life of the keyboard is prolonged. In addition, a user only needs to simply push the left cover body or the right cover body, the key area can be exposed and shielded, operation is convenient and smooth, the situation that a traditional dustproof cover is frequently taken down and placed is not needed, and use convenience is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of keyboard technology, and in particular to a push-pull linkage keyboard. Background Technology

[0002] In the use of modern electronic devices, the keyboard, as an important input component, directly affects the user experience due to its lifespan and performance stability. Because the key area of ​​the keyboard is easily exposed during daily use, dust, liquids, debris, and other foreign objects can easily enter the keyboard. This not only contaminates the key surface but can also cause malfunctions such as key jamming and short circuits, thus affecting the normal use of the keyboard and shortening its lifespan.

[0003] Currently, common keyboard protection measures on the market mainly include keyboard protectors and keyboard dust covers. However, keyboard protectors can affect the feel of the keys and reduce typing efficiency; keyboard dust covers require frequent removal and placement, which is cumbersome and easy to lose, failing to provide users with a convenient and efficient protection experience. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a keyboard protection structure that can effectively protect the keyboard key area while being easy to operate and not affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a push-pull linkage keyboard.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a push-pull linkage keyboard, including a keyboard body, a left cover and a right cover. The left cover and the right cover are arranged opposite to each other and are slidably disposed on the keyboard body. The left cover and the right cover can move synchronously along the length direction of the keyboard body, and the movement directions of the left cover and the right cover are opposite. The key area of ​​the keyboard body is exposed or covered by the movement of the left cover and the right cover.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a linkage component, which includes a left rack, a right rack, and a gear shaft. One end of the left rack is fixedly connected to the left cover, and the other end of the left rack extends along the length direction of the keyboard body towards the right cover. One end of the right rack is fixedly connected to the right cover, and the other end of the right rack extends along the length direction of the keyboard body towards the left cover. The gear shaft is movably mounted on the keyboard body, and the teeth of the gear shaft mesh with the teeth of the left rack and the right rack. When the gear shaft rotates, the left rack and the right rack move in opposite directions along the length direction of the keyboard body.

[0008] Furthermore, the keyboard body has a left slide groove and a right slide groove arranged along its length direction, the left rack has a left support protrusion that slides with the left slide groove, and the right rack has a right support protrusion that slides with the right slide groove.

[0009] Furthermore, the keyboard body is also provided with a mounting groove, which extends along the length of the keyboard body, and the left slide groove and the right slide groove are located at the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the keyboard body is provided with a left moving guide groove and a right moving guide groove arranged side by side along its length direction. The left cover is provided with a left guide protrusion that slides with the left moving guide groove, and the right cover is provided with a right guide protrusion that slides with the right moving guide groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the left slide groove and the right slide groove are located on the front side of the keyboard body, and the left movement guide groove and the right movement guide groove are located on the rear side of the keyboard body; or the left slide groove and the right slide groove are located on the rear side of the keyboard body, and the left movement guide groove and the right movement guide groove are located on the front side of the keyboard body.

[0012] Furthermore, both the left cover and the right cover include a top cover plate and two side plates disposed on the front and rear sides of the top cover plate. The left rack and the left guide protrusion are respectively disposed on the inner sides of the two side plates of the left cover, and the right rack and the right guide protrusion are respectively disposed on the inner sides of the two side plates of the right cover.

[0013] Furthermore, the left cover is provided with a left magnetic clasp, and the right cover is provided with a right magnetic clasp, and the left magnetic clasp and the right magnetic clasp can attract each other magnetically.

[0014] Furthermore, the left magnetic clasp is located on the left cover near the right cover, and the right magnetic clasp is located on the right cover near the left cover.

[0015] Furthermore, at least one of the surfaces of the left cover and the right cover is provided with a display screen, which is connected to the main control board provided on the keyboard body via a cable.

[0016] The advantages of this invention compared to existing technologies are as follows: A push-pull linkage keyboard includes a keyboard body, a left cover, and a right cover. The left and right covers are arranged opposite to each other and slidably mounted on the keyboard body. The left and right covers can move synchronously along the length of the keyboard body, and their directions of movement are opposite. The key area of ​​the keyboard body is exposed or covered by the movement of the left and right covers. This invention not only effectively prevents dust, liquids, debris, and other foreign objects from entering the keyboard, but also greatly improves the protective performance and extends the keyboard's lifespan compared to traditional keyboard protective films and dust covers. Moreover, users only need to simply push the left or right cover to expose or cover the key area, making operation convenient and smooth, eliminating the need for frequent removal and replacement as with traditional dust covers, significantly improving usability.

[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the following are preferred embodiments, which are described in detail below. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a push-pull linkage keyboard provided for a specific embodiment of this utility model (with the key area fully exposed);

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another perspective of a push-pull linkage keyboard provided for a specific embodiment of this utility model (with the key area fully exposed);

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a push-pull linkage keyboard provided for a specific embodiment of this utility model (with the key area completely covered);

[0022] Figure 4 An exploded view of a push-pull linkage keyboard provided for a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the structure of the left rack in a push-pull linkage keyboard according to a specific embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the structure of the right rack in a push-pull linkage keyboard.

[0025] Figure Labels

[0026] 1. Keyboard body; 11. Left sliding guide groove; 12. Right sliding guide groove; 13. Mounting groove; 131. Left sliding groove; 132. Right sliding groove; 2. Left cover; 21. Top cover; 22. Side panel; 221. Left guide protrusion; 3. Right cover; 4. Left rack; 41. Left support protrusion; 5. Right rack; 51. Right support protrusion; 6. Gear shaft; 100. Key area. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to specific embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the 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.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a push-pull linkage keyboard, including a keyboard body 1, a left cover 2 and a right cover 3. The left cover 2 and the right cover 3 are arranged opposite to each other and are slidably disposed on the keyboard body 1. The left cover 2 and the right cover 3 can move synchronously along the length direction of the keyboard body 1, and the movement directions of the left cover 2 and the right cover 3 are opposite. The key area 100 of the keyboard body 1 is exposed or covered by the movement of the left cover 2 and the right cover 3.

[0034] The key area 100 is equipped with conventional letter keys, function keys, and number keys. The left cover 2 and the right cover 3 are arranged opposite each other above the keyboard body 1. Both are slidably mounted on the keyboard body 1 and can slide along the length direction (i.e., the left and right direction) of the keyboard body 1.

[0035] The left cover 2 and right cover 3 move synchronously but in opposite directions. When the user pushes the left cover 2 to the left, the right cover 3 slides to the right simultaneously; conversely, when the user pushes the right cover 3 to the right, the left cover 2 slides to the left. Through this movement, the key area 100 of the keyboard body 1 can be exposed or obscured during the sliding of the left cover 2 and right cover 3. For example, when the user needs to use the keyboard, pushing the left cover 2 or right cover 3 separates them, fully exposing the key area 100 (i.e.,...). Figure 1 (In the middle state), to facilitate user input operations; after use, push one of the covers again to bring the left cover 2 and the right cover 3 closer together until they are completely closed (i.e., Figure 3 (In the state of being covered), thus blocking the button area 100 to prevent foreign objects such as dust, liquid, and debris from entering. In addition, since the left cover 2 and the right cover 3 are linked, only the left cover 2 or the right cover 3 needs to be operated, making the operation more convenient and smooth, and significantly improving the ease of use.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the linkage assembly includes a left rack 4, a right rack 5, and a gear shaft 6. The left rack 4 and right rack 5 are positioned at different heights, with the gear shaft 6 located between them. In actual assembly, one end of the left rack 4 is fixedly connected to the inside of the left cover 2, for example, by screws or adhesive. The other end of the left rack 4 extends along the length of the keyboard body 1 towards the right cover 3. One end of the right rack 5 is fixedly connected to the inside of the right cover 3, and the other end extends along the length of the keyboard body 1 towards the left cover 2. The gear shaft 6 is movably mounted on the keyboard body 1 via components such as bushings, and the teeth of the gear shaft 6 mesh with the teeth of the left rack 4 and right rack 5.

[0037] When the user pushes the left cover 2, the left cover 2 drives the left rack 4 to move to the left. The left rack 4 meshes with the gear shaft 6, causing the gear shaft 6 to rotate. The rotating gear shaft 6 then drives the right rack 5 to move to the right, thereby causing the right cover 3 to slide to the right, achieving synchronous reverse movement of the two.

[0038] In some embodiments, to ensure the stability and accuracy of the movement of the left cover 2, right cover 3, left rack 4, and right rack 5, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the keyboard body 1 has a left slide groove 131 and a right slide groove 132 arranged side by side along its length. The left rack 4 has a left support protrusion 41 that slides in conjunction with the left slide groove 131, and the right rack 5 has a right support protrusion 51 that slides in conjunction with the right slide groove 132. The left support protrusion 41 and the right support protrusion 51 can slide smoothly in the left slide groove 131 and the right slide groove 132, providing support and guidance for the movement of the left rack 4 and the right rack 5, and preventing them from deviating or jamming during movement.

[0039] The left slide groove 131 and the right slide groove 132 are located at the bottom of the mounting groove 13 and cooperate with the left support protrusion 41 and the right support protrusion 51 on the rack. They can not only guide the sliding direction of the left rack 4 and the right rack 5, but also provide stable support force during the movement of the left rack 4 and the right rack 5, disperse the lateral force generated during the movement, prevent the rack from twisting and deforming, and further ensure the smoothness and reliability of the synchronous reverse movement of the left cover 2 and the right cover 3.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the keyboard body 1 is further provided with a mounting groove 13, which extends along the length of the keyboard body 1. A left sliding groove 131 and a right sliding groove 132 are located at the bottom of the mounting groove 13, and the left sliding groove 131 and the right sliding groove 132 are distributed at different heights. The shape and size of the mounting groove 13 are designed according to requirements to meet the installation requirements of the left rack 4, the right rack 5, and the gear shaft 6.

[0041] The mounting slot 13 provides a dedicated mounting space for the linkage components, allowing the left rack 4, right rack 5, and gear shaft 6 to be compactly integrated inside the keyboard body 1. This avoids the problem of exposed components affecting the overall aesthetics and structural stability of the keyboard, while also reducing interference from the external environment on the transmission components.

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the keyboard body 1 also has a left movement guide groove 11 and a right movement guide groove 12 arranged side by side along its length. The left cover 2 has a left guide protrusion 221 that slides with the left movement guide groove 11, and the right cover 3 has a right guide protrusion that slides with the right movement guide groove 12. The cooperation of these guide protrusions and guide grooves further ensures the stability and accuracy of the left cover 2 and the right cover 3 during the sliding process.

[0043] In one embodiment, the left slide 131 and the right slide 132 are located on the front side of the keyboard body 1, and the left movement guide 11 and the right movement guide 12 are located on the rear side of the keyboard body 1. In another embodiment, the left slide 131 and the right slide 132 can also be located on the rear side of the keyboard body 1, and the left movement guide 11 and the right movement guide 12 can be located on the front side of the keyboard body 1, both of which can achieve good guiding effect.

[0044] like Figure 4As shown, both the left cover 2 and the right cover 3 include a top cover 21 and two side plates 22 located on the front and rear sides of the top cover 21. Taking the left cover 2 as an example, the left rack 4 and the left guide protrusion 221 are respectively located on the inner surfaces of the two side plates 22 of the left cover 2. The structure of the right cover 3 is similar to that of the left cover 2, with the right rack 5 and the right guide protrusion respectively located on the inner surfaces of the two side plates 22 of the right cover 3. This structural design allows the left cover 2 and the right cover 3 to better cooperate with the sliding grooves and guide grooves on the keyboard body 1 while ensuring strength.

[0045] In some embodiments, a left magnetic chuck may be provided on the side of the left cover 2 near the right cover 3, and a right magnetic chuck may be provided on the side of the right cover 3 near the left cover 2. When the left cover 2 and the right cover 3 are closed, the left and right magnetic chucks attract each other magnetically, making the closure tighter and preventing the covers from accidentally sliding open when not in use. For example, the left and right magnetic chucks may be small magnets, with magnetic strength sufficient to ensure the covers are securely closed while allowing the user to easily push the covers open.

[0046] In some embodiments, at least one of the surfaces of the left cover 2 and the right cover 3 may be provided with a display screen. The display screen is connected to the main control board of the keyboard body 1 via a cable and can display information such as the keyboard's working status, battery level, and connection mode. For example, a 1.5-inch OLED display screen is provided on the surface of the left cover 2 and connected to the main control board inside the keyboard body 1 via a flexible cable, allowing the user to view keyboard-related information at any time during use.

[0047] In summary, compared to traditional keyboard protective films and dust covers, this invention, when the left and right covers 3 are fully closed, can completely cover the key area 100, effectively preventing dust, liquids, debris, and other foreign objects from entering the keyboard, greatly improving its protective performance and extending its lifespan. For example, in a dusty office environment, the amount of dust accumulated inside the keyboard after one year using this invention is significantly less than that of a keyboard using a traditional dust cover. Furthermore, users only need to simply push the left cover 2 or the right cover 3 to expose or cover the key area 100, eliminating the need for frequent removal and placement like with traditional dust covers, significantly improving ease of use. Especially in scenarios involving frequent keyboard use and periods of inactivity, operational efficiency is greatly improved. In addition, the design of the gear and rack linkage component and multiple guiding structures ensures the smoothness and synchronization of the movement of the left cover 2 and the right cover 3, avoiding jamming and deviation during sliding, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0048] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A push-pull linkage keyboard, characterized by, The keyboard includes a keyboard body, a left cover, and a right cover. The left cover and the right cover are arranged opposite to each other and are slidably disposed on the keyboard body. The left cover and the right cover can move synchronously along the length direction of the keyboard body, and the left cover and the right cover move in opposite directions. The key area of ​​the keyboard body is exposed or covered by the movement of the left cover and the right cover.

2. The push-pull linked keyboard according to claim 1, wherein, It also includes a linkage component, which includes a left rack, a right rack, and a gear shaft. One end of the left rack is fixedly connected to the left cover, and the other end of the left rack extends along the length of the keyboard body toward the right cover. One end of the right rack is fixedly connected to the right cover, and the other end of the right rack extends along the length of the keyboard body toward the left cover. The gear shaft is movably mounted on the keyboard body, and the teeth of the gear shaft mesh with the teeth of the left and right racks. When the gear shaft rotates, the left and right racks move in opposite directions along the length of the keyboard body.

3. A push-pull linkage keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that, The keyboard body has a left slide groove and a right slide groove arranged along its length. The left rack has a left support protrusion that slides with the left slide groove, and the right rack has a right support protrusion that slides with the right slide groove.

4. The push-pull linked keyboard according to claim 3, wherein, The keyboard body is also provided with a mounting slot, which extends along the length of the keyboard body, and the left and right sliding slots are located at the bottom of the mounting slot.

5. The push-pull linked keyboard according to claim 3, wherein, The keyboard body is also provided with a left moving guide groove and a right moving guide groove arranged side by side along its length. The left cover is provided with a left guide protrusion that slides with the left moving guide groove, and the right cover is provided with a right guide protrusion that slides with the right moving guide groove.

6. A push-pull linked keyboard according to claim 5, wherein The left slide and the right slide are located on the front side of the keyboard body, and the left movement guide groove and the right movement guide groove are located on the rear side of the keyboard body; or the left slide and the right slide are located on the rear side of the keyboard body, and the left movement guide groove and the right movement guide groove are located on the front side of the keyboard body.

7. The push-pull linked keyboard according to claim 5, wherein, Both the left cover and the right cover include a top cover plate and two side plates located on the front and rear sides of the top cover plate. The left rack and the left guide protrusion are respectively located on the inner sides of the two side plates of the left cover, and the right rack and the right guide protrusion are respectively located on the inner sides of the two side plates of the right cover.

8. The push-pull linked keyboard according to claim 1, wherein, The left cover is provided with a left magnetic clasp, and the right cover is provided with a right magnetic clasp. The left magnetic clasp and the right magnetic clasp can attract each other magnetically.

9. A push-pull linked keyboard according to claim 8, wherein, The left magnetic clasp is located on the left cover near the right cover, and the right magnetic clasp is located on the right cover near the left cover.

10. A push-pull linkage keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the surfaces of the left cover and the right cover is provided with a display screen, and the display screen is connected to the main control board provided on the keyboard body via a cable.

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