Semi-automatic keycap pressing device

Abstract

The utility model provides half -automatic key cap equipment of pressing, belong to keyboard production technical field, including feeding assembly, including box, fixedly connected in the support platform of box upper end, fixedly connected in the slide rail of support platform side wall, the sliding element of adaptive installation in the middle of slide rail and fixedly connected in the support plate of sliding element end, and the lower die mounting seat of fixedly connected in the support plate end of pressing assembly, including the cover plate of fixedly connected in the support platform end, the pressing plate of sliding connection in the inner wall of cover plate, fixedly connected in the upper die mounting seat of pressing plate lower extreme, and the lower die mounting seat of fixedly connected in the support plate end. The utility model has the beneficial effects that: through the cooperation of feeding assembly and pressing assembly, the upper die plate and the lower die plate are accurately aligned in the pressing process, the precision and quality consistency of key cap pressing are guaranteed. Each component adopts modular design, can dismantle and install fast, is convenient for the maintenance and maintenance of equipment, can adapt to the pressing demand of different specifications key cap, improves the versatility and application scope of equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of keyboard manufacturing technology, specifically relating to a semi-automatic keycap pressing device. Background Technology

[0002] Against the backdrop of the rapid development of the modern keyboard manufacturing industry, keycaps, as a key component of keyboards, directly impact the overall quality and market competitiveness of the keyboard through their production quality and efficiency. With the continuous growth of the electronic device market, higher demands are being placed on the production scale, precision, and customization capabilities of keycaps.

[0003] Traditional keycap production relies heavily on manual pressing, a method that is inefficient and suffers from poor stability and consistency, easily leading to insufficient pressing precision and quality issues such as dimensional deviations and surface defects. Furthermore, repetitive manual operations increase worker workload, raising labor costs and management complexity for businesses. Existing automated or semi-automatic keycap pressing equipment still has several shortcomings in its structural design and functionality. Some equipment suffers from inaccurate template positioning and guiding systems, failing to guarantee precise pressing of keycaps of different sizes; others have poorly designed demolding mechanisms, making keycap removal difficult and disrupting production continuity. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a semi-automatic keycap pressing device, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] Semi-automatic keycap pressing equipment, including,

[0007] The feeding assembly includes a housing, a support platform fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing, a slide rail fixedly connected to the side wall of the support platform, a sliding member adapted to be installed in the middle of the slide rail, and a support plate fixedly connected to the end of the sliding member.

[0008] The pressing assembly includes a cover plate fixedly connected to the end of the support platform, a pressure plate slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate, an upper mold mounting base fixedly connected to the lower end of the pressure plate, and a lower mold mounting base fixedly connected to the end of the support plate. An upper template is installed at the end of the upper mold mounting base, and a lower template is movably inserted at the end of the lower mold mounting base. The upper template and the lower template are used in conjunction.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a guide post is inserted into the middle of the positioning hole on the side wall of the lower template, the end of the guide post is threadedly connected to the side wall of the lower mold mounting base, and a spring that cooperates with the lower template is fixedly connected to the inner side of the lower mold mounting base.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the upper template sidewall is provided with a guide hole for use with the guide post, and the end of the guide post is provided with a chamfered edge for use with the guide hole of the upper template sidewall.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a push plate is slidably connected to the inner side of the lower mold mounting base. The upper end of the push plate is in slidable contact with the lower end of the lower template. An avoidance groove is provided on the inner side of the push plate to cooperate with the middle positioning groove of the lower template, and an arc-shaped edge is provided on the side wall of the push plate to cooperate with the side wall of the lower template.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a propulsion cylinder is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support plate, and the output shaft end of the propulsion cylinder is fixedly connected to the side wall of the push plate.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a pressing cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate, and the output shaft end of the pressing cylinder is fixedly connected to the side wall of the pressing plate.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a guide rod is fixedly connected to the side wall of the upper mold mounting base, and an adjusting nut is threadedly connected to the side wall of the guide rod. The adjusting nuts are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the upper mold mounting base.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: by using the feeding component and the pressing component in conjunction, precise alignment of the upper and lower templates is ensured during the pressing process, thereby guaranteeing the accuracy and quality consistency of keycap pressing. Each component adopts a modular design, enabling quick disassembly and installation, facilitating equipment maintenance, and adapting to the pressing needs of keycaps of different specifications, thus improving the equipment's versatility and application range. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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 only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 100, feeding assembly; 101, housing; 102, support platform; 103, slide rail; 104, sliding component; 105, support plate; 200, pressing assembly; 201, cover plate; 202, pressure plate; 203, upper mold mounting base; 204, lower mold mounting base; 205, upper template; 206, lower template; 207, guide column; 208, push plate; 209, propulsion cylinder; 210, pressing cylinder; 211, guide rod; 212, adjusting nut. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0025] Example

[0026] Reference Figure 1-4 This is an embodiment of the present invention, which provides a semi-automatic keycap pressing device, including,

[0027] The feeding assembly 100 includes a housing 101, a support platform 102 fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing 101, a slide rail 103 fixedly connected to the side wall of the support platform 102, a sliding member 104 adapted to be installed in the middle of the slide rail 103, and a support plate 105 fixedly connected to the end of the sliding member 104.

[0028] The pressing assembly 200 includes a cover plate 201 fixedly connected to the end of the support platform 102, a pressure plate 202 slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate 201, an upper mold mounting base 203 fixedly connected to the lower end of the pressure plate 202, and a lower mold mounting base 204 fixedly connected to the end of the support plate 105. An upper template 205 is installed at the end of the upper mold mounting base 203, and a lower template 206 is movably inserted into the end of the lower mold mounting base 204. The upper template 205 and the lower template 206 are used in conjunction.

[0029] The feeding assembly 100 serves as the basic support and material conveying unit for the equipment. The housing 101 acts as the main support structure for the entire assembly, providing a stable mounting base for other components. The support platform 102 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing 101 to support the parts required for the subsequent pressing process. The sliding member 104 is fitted and installed in the middle of the slide rail 103, and through the cooperation of ball bearings or sliders with the slide rail, it can achieve smooth linear reciprocating motion. The support plate 105 is fixedly connected to the end of the sliding member 104 to support the lower mold mounting base 204 and related components. The pressing assembly 200 is the core part for realizing the keycap pressing function. The cover plate 201 is fixedly connected to the end of the support platform 102. Its internal space provides guidance and protection for the sliding of the pressure plate 202. The pressure plate 202 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate 201 and achieves linear motion under the drive of the control equipment. The upper mold mounting base 203 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the pressure plate 202 and is used to install the upper template 205. The lower template 206 on the side wall of the lower mold mounting base 204 is used to fit the keycaps. Then, the keyboard carrier that needs to press the keycaps is placed on the upper surface of the lower template 206 and positioned in conjunction with the upper template 205. When the upper template 205 presses down, it can drive the carrier to press down, generating pressure between them, pressing the keycaps into the keyboard carrier, and completing the pressing operation.

[0030] Specifically, a guide post 207 is inserted into the middle of the positioning hole on the side wall of the lower template 206. The end of the guide post 207 is threaded to the side wall of the lower mold mounting base 204. A spring that works with the lower template 206 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the lower mold mounting base 204. A guide hole that works with the guide post 207 is opened on the side wall of the upper template 205. A chamfered edge that works with the guide hole on the side wall of the upper template 205 is opened at the end of the guide post 207.

[0031] The guide post 207 is threaded to the side wall of the lower mold mounting base 204. This connection method not only achieves precise positioning of the lower mold plate 206 and the upper mold plate 205, but also facilitates disassembly and replacement. It ensures that the upper mold plate can move precisely along the guide post during descent, avoiding tilting. This allows the upper mold plate 205 and the lower mold plate 206 to quickly and smoothly connect with the guide post 209, improving the efficiency and accuracy of the pressing process. At the same time, a spring that works with the lower mold plate 206 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the lower mold mounting base 204. The elastic support provided by the spring allows the lower mold plate 206 to have a certain buffering and reset capability during the pressing process.

[0032] Furthermore, a push plate 208 is slidably connected to the inner side of the lower mold mounting base 204. The upper end of the push plate 208 is in slidable contact with the lower end of the lower template 206. An avoidance groove is provided on the inner side of the push plate 208 to cooperate with the middle positioning groove of the lower template 206, and an arc-shaped edge is provided on the side wall of the push plate 208 to cooperate with the side wall of the lower template 206.

[0033] The push plate 208 has an inner clearance groove that works in conjunction with the middle positioning groove of the lower template 206 to limit the keycap. When the push plate 208 moves, it can squeeze the keycap along the inner wall groove to further press the keycap, so that the keycap can better connect with the keyboard switch and ensure the keycap pressing accuracy.

[0034] Preferably, a propulsion cylinder 209 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the support plate 105, and the end of the output shaft of the propulsion cylinder 209 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the push plate 208.

[0035] Among them, the push cylinder 209 is used to drive the push plate 208 to move horizontally, and cooperate to press and adjust the keycaps to adapt to different usage needs.

[0036] It should be noted that a pressing cylinder 210 is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate 201, and the end of the output shaft of the pressing cylinder 210 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the pressure plate 202.

[0037] The pressing cylinder 210 is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate 201, and its output shaft end is fixedly connected to the side wall of the pressure plate 202, providing power for the up and down movement of the pressure plate 202.

[0038] Preferably, a guide rod 211 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the upper mold mounting base 203, and an adjusting nut 212 is threadedly connected to the side wall of the guide rod 211. The adjusting nuts 212 are symmetrically installed on the side wall of the upper mold mounting base 203.

[0039] The guide rod 211 has an adjusting nut 212 threadedly connected to its side wall. The adjusting nut 212 is symmetrically installed on the side wall of the upper mold mounting base 203. By changing the position of the adjusting nut 212, the height of the upper mold plate 205 can be precisely adjusted to meet the pressing requirements of keycaps of different specifications.

[0040] During use, when the equipment is working, the keycaps and related components to be pressed are first placed on the lower template 206, and positioned using the positioning structure on the lower template. At this time, the push cylinder 209 is in its initial state, and the push plate 208 is in its initial position inside the lower mold mounting base 204.

[0041] After the equipment is started, the sliding member 104 in the feeding assembly 100 slides on the slide rail 103, driving the support plate 105, lower mold mounting base 204, lower template 206, and other components to the working position below the pressing assembly 200. Next, the pressing cylinder 210 is activated, its output shaft pushing the pressure plate 202 downwards along the inner wall of the cover plate 201, thereby causing the upper mold mounting base 203 and the upper template 205 to descend together. During the descent, the guide hole on the side wall of the upper template 205 engages with the guide post 207 to ensure precise alignment of the upper template with the lower template 206. When the upper template 205 contacts the lower template 206, as the pressing cylinder 210 continues to push, the upper template applies pressure to the keycaps and components placed on the lower template, completing the pressing operation. During the pressing process, the spring inside the lower mold mounting base 204 acts as a buffer, preventing excessive pressure from damaging the keycaps and components.

[0042] After pressing is completed, the pressing cylinder 210 retracts, causing the pressure plate 202, the upper mold mounting base 203, and the upper template 205 to return to their original positions. Subsequently, the push cylinder 209 is activated, and its output shaft pushes the push plate 208 to slide horizontally. The upper end of the push plate 208 contacts the lower end of the lower template 206 and pushes the lower template 206, applying a pushing force along the inclined side wall of the lower template 206, causing the lower template 206 to rise to a certain height, which can further press the keycaps and facilitate the release of the pressed keyboard from the side wall of the lower template 206. Utilizing the cooperation between the clearance groove on the inner side of the push plate 208 and the positioning groove in the middle of the lower template 206, as well as the arc edge design of the side wall, the pressed keycaps are smoothly pushed out of the lower template, facilitating subsequent material handling and processing.

[0043] In summary, the coordinated structure of the slide rails, guide pillars, and guide holes, along with the precise height adjustment function of the adjusting nut, ensures accurate alignment of the upper and lower mold plates during the pressing process, thereby guaranteeing the consistency of keycap pressing accuracy and quality. The modular design of each component, such as the detachable connection between the guide pillars and the lower and upper mold plates, and the sliding connection between the push plate and the lower mold mounting base, allows for quick disassembly and installation when the equipment malfunctions or requires component replacement, facilitating equipment maintenance. The adjustable nut allows for precise height adjustment of the upper mold plate, adapting to the pressing requirements of different keycap sizes, thus improving the equipment's versatility and application range.

[0044] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0045] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0046] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0047] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic keytop pressing apparatus, characterized by: include, The feeding assembly (100) includes a housing (101), a support platform (102) fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing (101), a slide rail (103) fixedly connected to the side wall of the support platform (102), a sliding member (104) adapted to be installed in the middle of the slide rail (103), and a support plate (105) fixedly connected to the end of the sliding member (104). The pressing assembly (200) includes a cover plate (201) fixedly connected to the end of the support platform (102), a pressure plate (202) slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate (201), an upper mold mounting base (203) fixedly connected to the lower end of the pressure plate (202), and a lower mold mounting base (204) fixedly connected to the end of the support plate (105). An upper template (205) is installed at the end of the upper mold mounting base (203), and a lower template (206) is movably inserted at the end of the lower mold mounting base (204). The upper template (205) and the lower template (206) are used in conjunction.

2. The semi-automatic keycap pressing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A guide post (207) is inserted into the middle of the positioning hole on the side wall of the lower template (206). The end of the guide post (207) is threaded to the side wall of the lower mold mounting base (204), and a spring that works with the lower template (206) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the lower mold mounting base (204).

3. The semi-automatic keycap pressing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper template (205) has a guide hole on its side wall that works with the guide post (207), and the end of the guide post (207) has a chamfered edge that works with the guide hole on the side wall of the upper template (205).

4. The semi-automatic keycap pressing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower mold mounting base (204) is slidably connected to a push plate (208). The upper end of the push plate (208) is in slidable contact with the lower end of the lower template (206). The inner side of the push plate (208) is provided with a relief groove that cooperates with the middle positioning groove of the lower template (206). The side wall of the push plate (208) is provided with an arc-shaped edge that cooperates with the side wall of the lower template (206).

5. The semi-automatic keycap pressing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side wall of the support plate (105) is fixedly connected to a propulsion cylinder (209), and the end of the output shaft of the propulsion cylinder (209) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the push plate (208).

6. The semi-automatic keycap pressing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pressing cylinder (210) is fixedly connected to the top of the cover plate (201), and the end of the output shaft of the pressing cylinder (210) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the pressure plate (202).

7. The semi-automatic keycap pressing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A guide rod (211) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the upper mold mounting base (203), and an adjusting nut (212) is threadedly connected to the side wall of the guide rod (211). The adjusting nut (212) is symmetrically installed on the side wall of the upper mold mounting base (203).

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