Mounting base and input equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a mounting base and input equipment, and relates to the technical field of input equipment. The mounting base is applied to the input equipment with a microswitch and a mainboard, and comprises a connecting piece, a mounting frame, a needle seat and an adapter. Wherein the connecting piece is used for connecting a mainboard; the mounting frame is provided with a slot and a jack, the jack penetrates through the mounting frame and is communicated with the slot, and the slot is used for inserting a switch body of the microswitch; the needle seats are used for inserting pins of a microswitch, the number of the needle seats and the number of the jacks are at least seven, and each needle seat is arranged in one jack in a penetrating mode; the adapter is arranged on one side, deviating from the slot, of the mounting frame, and is connected with each pin seat and the connecting piece, so that each pin seat is electrically connected with the connecting piece. Compared with the prior art, the mounting base provided by the utility model can be compatible with more types of microswitches, so that the mounting base has higher universality and can better meet the use requirements of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of input device technology, and more particularly to a mounting base and input device. Background Technology

[0002] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the general background of this disclosure and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0003] Microswitches are commonly used in input devices such as mice, game controllers, and keyboards. To facilitate user replacement of microswitches, input devices are usually equipped with mounting bases for plugging and unplugging connections with the microswitches. However, different types of microswitches have different numbers of pins, and existing mounting bases are compatible with only a limited number of microswitch types, resulting in low versatility and difficulty in meeting user needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a mounting base and input device, which aims to solve the technical problem of low versatility of the mounting base.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a mounting base for an input device having a micro switch and a motherboard, the mounting base comprising:

[0007] Connector for connecting the motherboard;

[0008] The mounting frame is provided with a slot and a socket. The socket passes through the mounting frame and communicates with the slot. The slot is used to insert the switch body of the micro switch.

[0009] A pin holder for inserting the pins of the micro switch, wherein at least seven pin holders and sockets are provided, and each pin holder is disposed in one of the sockets;

[0010] An adapter is disposed on the side of the mounting frame opposite to the slot and is connected to each of the pin holders and the connector to electrically connect each of the pin holders to the connector.

[0011] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the mounting base is applied to the input device having a bottom cover, the adapter is a circuit board, the mounting frame abuts against the side of the circuit board facing the slot, and the side of the mounting frame away from the slot is provided with an elastic snap-fit ​​member for snapping into the bottom cover.

[0012] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the resilient snap-fit ​​member and the mounting frame are integrally injection molded from plastic material.

[0013] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the resilient snap-fit ​​member includes a first snap-fit ​​and a second snap-fit, the first snap-fit ​​and the second snap-fit ​​are connected to the side of the mounting frame opposite to the slot, the first snap-fit ​​and the second snap-fit ​​are disposed opposite to each other, the first snap-fit ​​is used to engage with a first slot of the bottom cover, and the second snap-fit ​​is used to engage with a second slot of the bottom cover.

[0014] In one embodiment of the first aspect, multiple first and second buckles are provided, with adjacent first buckles spaced apart and adjacent second buckles spaced apart.

[0015] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the connector is a terminal socket, which is fixedly connected to the circuit board and abuts against the mounting frame.

[0016] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the mounting frame is provided with a clearance groove on the side opposite to the slot, and at least a portion of the circuit board is located within the clearance groove.

[0017] In one embodiment of the first aspect, a first guide ramp is provided between the hole wall of each of the sockets and the bottom wall of the slot, the first guide ramp surrounding the pin seat, the pin seat being located on the side of the first guide ramp away from the slot.

[0018] In one embodiment of the first aspect, the mounting frame is provided with a second guide ramp, the second guide ramp is disposed around the slot, the second guide ramp is located at the opening of the slot and is connected to the side wall of the slot.

[0019] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an input device, including a micro switch, a motherboard, and a mounting base as described in any of the above embodiments. The switch body of the micro switch is inserted into the slot, and each pin of the micro switch is inserted into a pin socket. The motherboard is connected to the connector.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0021] In the mounting base provided in this application, the connector is used to connect to the motherboard of the input device, the slot of the mounting frame is used to insert the switch body of the micro switch, the socket of the mounting frame is used to pass through the pin socket, the pin socket is used to insert the pins of the micro switch, and the adapter connects to the pin socket and the connector, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the micro switch and the motherboard. By providing more than seven pin sockets, the mounting base can be compatible with more types of micro switches, thereby improving the versatility of the mounting base.

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This paper shows a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the mounting base and the micro switch in one embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the mounting base;

[0026] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a micro switch;

[0027] Figure 4 It shows Figure 2 Decomposition structure diagram Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 5 It shows Figure 2 Decomposition structure diagram Figure 2 .

[0029] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0030] 100 - Mounting base; 110 - Connector; 120 - Mounting frame; 121 - Slot; 122 - Socket; 123 - Clearance groove; 124 - First guide slope; 125 - Second guide slope; 130 - Pin holder; 140 - Adapter; 151 - First latch; 152 - Second latch; 200 - Micro switch; 210 - Switch body; 220 - Pin; X - Length direction; Y - Width direction; Z - Height direction. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "height", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device 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 application.

[0033] Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that they are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, "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 indicates 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 indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying a specific order or hierarchy, or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature marked "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.

[0035] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In the description of this application, the term "and / or" indicates that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. Additionally, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" relationship.

[0037] In the description of this application, "parallel" includes not only the case of absolute parallelism, but also the case of approximate parallelism as commonly understood in engineering; similarly, "perpendicular" also includes not only the case of absolute perpendicularity, but also the case of approximate perpendicularity as commonly understood in engineering. For example, if the angle between two directions is 80° to 90°, the two directions can be considered perpendicular; if the angle between two directions is 0° to 10°, the two directions can be considered parallel.

[0038] Microswitches are commonly used in input devices such as mice, game controllers, and keyboards. To facilitate user replacement of microswitches, these devices typically include a mounting base for plug-and-play connection. However, different types of microswitches have varying pin counts, and existing mounting bases are compatible with only a limited number of microswitch types, resulting in low versatility and difficulty in meeting user needs. Furthermore, in existing mounting bases, the connector and pin socket are electrically connected via soldered wires, a method that is difficult to manufacture and has low reliability.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a mounting base 100, relating to the field of input device technology, applied to an input device having a micro switch 200 and a motherboard, for realizing an electrical connection between the micro switch 200 and the motherboard. The mounting base 100 includes: a connector 110, a mounting frame 120, a pin header 130, and an adapter 140.

[0040] The connector 110 is used to connect to the motherboard; the mounting frame 120 is provided with a slot 121 and a socket 122, the socket 122 is provided through the mounting frame 120 and communicates with the slot 121, the slot 121 is used to insert the switch body 210 of the micro switch 200; the pin socket 130 is used to insert the pins 220 of the micro switch 200, and there are at least seven pin sockets 130 and sockets 122, each pin socket 130 is provided through one socket 122; the adapter 140 is provided on the side of the mounting frame 120 away from the slot 121 and is connected to each pin socket 130 and the connector 110 so that each pin socket 130 is electrically connected to the connector 110.

[0041] For example, the adapter 140 may be a circuit board, wires, etc., and no specific limitation is made on the type of adapter 140.

[0042] It should be noted that "there are at least seven needle sockets 130 and seven sockets 122, with each needle socket 130 passing through one socket 122" can be understood as: the number of needle sockets 130 and the number of sockets 122 are both seven or more, and the number of needle sockets 130 and the number of sockets 122 correspond to each other. For example, when the number of needle sockets 130 is seven, the number of sockets 122 is also set to seven. Of course, the number of needle sockets 130 can also be eight, nine, ten, etc. There is no specific limitation on the number of needle sockets 130 here.

[0043] It is understood that in the mounting base 100 provided in this embodiment, the connector 110 is used to connect to the motherboard of the input device, the slot 121 of the mounting frame 120 is used to insert the switch body 210 of the micro switch 200, the insertion hole 122 of the mounting frame 120 is used to pass through the pin holder 130, the pin holder 130 is used to insert the pins 220 of the micro switch 200, and the adapter 140 is connected to the pin holder 130 and the connector 110, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the micro switch 200 and the motherboard. By providing seven or more pin holders 130, the mounting base 100 can be compatible with more types of micro switches 200 (such as mechanical micro switches with two pins 220, mechanical micro switches with three pins 220, optical micro switches with four to seven pins 220, and other types of micro switches with two or more pins 220), thereby improving the versatility of the mounting base 100.

[0044] In one embodiment, the mounting base 100 is applied to an input device with a bottom cover, the adapter 140 is a circuit board, the mounting frame 120 abuts against the side of the circuit board facing the slot 121, and the side of the mounting frame 120 away from the slot 121 is provided with an elastic snap-fit ​​member for snapping with the bottom cover.

[0045] For example, the circuit board can be a printed circuit board (PCB) or a flexible printed circuit board (FPC), and no specific limitation is made on the type of circuit board.

[0046] Understandably, by using a circuit board as the adapter 140 between the connector 110 and the pin header 130, soldering is easier for installers during production, and the reliability of soldering is higher than that of wires, thus extending the service life of the mounting base 100. Furthermore, since the mounting frame 120 is snapped into the bottom cover of the input device via a flexible snap-fit, the use of disassembly tools is eliminated when installing and removing the mounting base 100, making installation and removal of the mounting base 100 more convenient.

[0047] Furthermore, the flexible snap-fit ​​connector and the mounting frame 120 are made of plastic material through injection molding, making the mounting frame 120 and the flexible snap-fit ​​connector a single unit. This integrated design gives the mounting base 100 higher structural stability and strength, thereby improving the service life of the mounting base 100.

[0048] For example, the plastic material can be polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polycarbonate (PC), etc., without specific limitations.

[0049] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the elastic snap-fit ​​component further includes a first snap-fit ​​151 and a second snap-fit ​​152. The first snap-fit ​​151 and the second snap-fit ​​152 are connected to the side of the mounting frame 120 away from the slot 121. The first snap-fit ​​151 and the second snap-fit ​​152 are arranged opposite to each other. The first snap-fit ​​151 is used to engage with the first slot of the bottom cover, and the second snap-fit ​​152 is used to engage with the second slot of the bottom cover.

[0050] It is understandable that by providing a first latch 151 and a second latch 152 arranged opposite to each other, when the mounting base 100 is installed, the first latch 151 is engaged with the first slot of the bottom cover, and the second latch 152 is engaged with the second slot of the bottom cover, so that the mounting base 100 and the bottom cover can be stably and reliably plugged and unplugged, thereby reducing the possibility of the mounting base 100 falling off the input device.

[0051] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, further, multiple first buckles 151 and second buckles 152 are provided, with two adjacent first buckles 151 being spaced apart and two adjacent second buckles 152 being spaced apart.

[0052] For example, the number of first buckles 151 and / or the number of second buckles 152 can be two, three, four, five, etc., without any specific limitation.

[0053] It is understandable that by setting multiple first clips 151 and multiple second clips 152, multi-point connection between the mounting base 100 and the bottom cover can be achieved, so that the mounting base 100 has higher stability and reliability after being installed on the bottom cover.

[0054] Furthermore, the connector 110 is a terminal socket, which is fixedly connected to the circuit board and abuts against the mounting frame 120.

[0055] It should be noted that "fixed connection" can be understood as: the relative position of the terminal socket and the circuit board remains unchanged under normal use conditions, that is, they will not easily separate or move relative to each other; for example, fixed connection can be welding, injection molding, snap-fit, screw connection, etc., without specific limitations.

[0056] It is understandable that by fixing the terminal socket to the circuit board and setting the terminal socket against the mounting frame 120, the stability and reliability of the mounting base 100 can be increased. Furthermore, the terminal socket against the mounting frame 120 can reduce the overall size of the mounting base 100, which is beneficial for the miniaturization design of the mounting base 100.

[0057] Of course, in the above embodiments, the connector 110 can also be a wire, probe, connector, etc., and no specific limitation is made on the type of connector 110. In addition, the mounting base 100 may also include an adhesive layer, such as an adhesive layer, double-sided tape, etc. The adhesive layer is connected between the terminal socket and the mounting frame 120 to achieve bonding between the terminal socket and the mounting frame 120, so that the mounting base 100 has higher reliability and stability.

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, further, a clearance groove 123 is provided on the side of the mounting frame 120 away from the slot 121, and at least a portion of the circuit board is located in the clearance groove 123. This allows at least a portion of the circuit board to be accommodated within the mounting frame 120, thereby making the mounting base 100 more structurally compact and conducive to miniaturization design.

[0059] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, a first guide slope 124 is provided between the hole wall of each socket 122 and the bottom wall of the slot 121. The first guide slope 124 is arranged around the pin seat 130, and the pin seat 130 is located on the side of the first guide slope 124 away from the slot 121.

[0060] Understandably, during the process of inserting the micro switch 200 into the mounting frame 120, the first guide slope 124 can provide a guiding function, so that the pins 220 of the micro switch 200 can be quickly and accurately inserted into the socket 122 to engage with the pin seat 130, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the micro switch 200.

[0061] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, a second guide slope 125 is provided on the mounting frame 120. The second guide slope 125 surrounds the slot 121, is located at the opening of the slot 121, and is connected to the side wall of the slot 121.

[0062] Understandably, during the process of inserting the micro switch 200 into the mounting frame 120, the second guide ramp 125 can provide a guiding function, enabling the switch body 210 of the micro switch 200 to be quickly and accurately inserted into the slot 121, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the micro switch 200.

[0063] In one embodiment, an anti-slip layer is provided on the side wall of the slot 121. The anti-slip layer may be a rubber layer, a silicone layer, etc. By providing the anti-slip layer, the friction between the mounting frame 120 and the switch body 210 of the micro switch 200 can be increased, so that the micro switch 200 can be stably inserted into the mounting frame 120.

[0064] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it should be noted that when the mounting base 100 has a length direction X, a width direction Y, and a height direction Z that are perpendicular to each other, the first buckle 151 and the second buckle 152 are spaced apart along the length direction X, two adjacent first buckles 151 are spaced apart along the width direction Y, two adjacent second buckles 152 are spaced apart along the width direction Y, the mounting frame 120 has a slot 121 on one side along the height direction Z, and a clearance groove 123 on the other side along the height direction Z. The terminal socket is set against the mounting frame 120 along the length direction X.

[0065] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an input device including a micro switch 200, a motherboard, and a mounting base 100 as described in any of the embodiments of the first aspect. The switch body 210 of the micro switch 200 is inserted into a slot 121, and each pin 220 of the micro switch 200 is inserted into a pin socket 130. The motherboard is connected to a connector 110.

[0066] For example, input devices can be mice, game controllers, keyboards, remote controls, touchpads, industrial control panels, etc., without making specific restrictions on the type of input device.

[0067] It is understood that since the input device provided in this embodiment has the mounting base 100 described in any of the embodiments of the first aspect, it has all the beneficial effects of the mounting base 100, which will not be described in detail here.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0069] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A mounting base, characterized in that, The mounting base, applicable to input devices with microswitches and a motherboard, includes: A connector for connecting the motherboard; The mounting frame is provided with a slot and a socket. The socket passes through the mounting frame and communicates with the slot. The slot is used to insert the switch body of the micro switch. A pin holder for inserting the pins of the micro switch, wherein at least seven pin holders and sockets are provided, and each pin holder is disposed in one of the sockets; An adapter is disposed on the side of the mounting frame opposite to the slot and is connected to each of the pin holders and the connector to electrically connect each of the pin holders to the connector.

2. The mounting base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base is applied to the input device with a bottom cover. The adapter is a circuit board. The mounting frame abuts against the side of the circuit board facing the slot. The side of the mounting frame away from the slot is provided with an elastic snap-fit ​​member for snapping into the bottom cover.

3. The mounting base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic snap-fit ​​connector and the mounting frame are made of plastic material through injection molding.

4. The mounting base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic snap-fit ​​component includes a first snap-fit ​​and a second snap-fit. The first snap-fit ​​and the second snap-fit ​​are connected to the side of the mounting frame away from the slot. The first snap-fit ​​and the second snap-fit ​​are arranged opposite to each other. The first snap-fit ​​is used to engage with the first slot of the bottom cover, and the second snap-fit ​​is used to engage with the second slot of the bottom cover.

5. The mounting base according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are multiple first and second buckles, with adjacent first buckles spaced apart and adjacent second buckles spaced apart.

6. The mounting base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector is a terminal socket, which is fixedly connected to the circuit board and abuts against the mounting frame.

7. The mounting base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting frame has a clearance groove on the side opposite to the slot, and at least a portion of the circuit board is located within the clearance groove.

8. The mounting base according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, A first guide slope is provided between the hole wall of each of the sockets and the bottom wall of the slot. The first guide slope is arranged around the pin seat, and the pin seat is located on the side of the first guide slope away from the slot.

9. The mounting base according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The mounting frame is provided with a second guide slope, which surrounds the slot and is located at the opening of the slot and connected to the side wall of the slot.

10. An input device, characterized in that, The device includes a micro switch, a motherboard, and a mounting base as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the switch body of the micro switch is inserted into the slot, each pin of the micro switch is inserted into one of the pin sockets, and the motherboard is connected to the connector.

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