An all-in-one waterproof keyboard with an easy-to-assemble and disassemble thumbball mouse

Abstract

This utility model discloses an integrated waterproof keyboard for easy assembly and disassembly of a thumbball mouse, including a panel body, a keyboard unit, a trackball mouse unit, and a mouse adapter base plate. The panel body has a first mounting position and a second mounting position. The keyboard unit is embedded in the first mounting position. The mouse adapter base plate has multiple outer screw holes spaced apart along its edge. The mouse adapter base plate has an inner screw hole corresponding to the inner position of each outer screw hole. The housing of the trackball mouse unit has a threaded connecting post that mates with the inner screw hole. The upper edge of the second mounting position has a first stepped mounting position for embedding the mouse adapter base plate. The first stepped mounting position has an internally threaded blind hole that mates with the outer screw holes. Screws are inserted from the top of the mouse adapter base plate into the outer screw holes and connected to the internally threaded blind hole. A first groove is provided along the inner edge of the first stepped mounting position. A first sealing ring is provided in the first groove, and the first sealing ring isolates the inner and outer screw holes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of keyboard technology, and more particularly to an integrated waterproof keyboard that facilitates the disassembly and assembly of a thumbball mouse. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, computers have become an essential part of people's daily lives, used for learning, researching information, entertainment, and more. Computers are typically equipped with a keyboard and mouse, which are two core input devices in a computer system used to enable user interaction. For ordinary users, keyboards and mice are usually separate, independent computer peripherals that can be easily moved and placed on a desktop. However, for industrial equipment and medical equipment embedded in computer systems, the keyboard is usually fixed to the desktop of the control platform to maintain a clean and uncluttered appearance. The mouse is usually a wired or Bluetooth mouse placed on the desktop. In environments with vibrations or bumps, the mouse may move or fall. Therefore, existing technology designs trackball mice to be fixed to the desktop by screws inserted into the bottom of the platform. While this solution achieves mouse fixation, disassembling the trackball mouse for maintenance requires removing the screws from the bottom of the desktop, which is inconvenient. On the other hand, the screw holes are not waterproof, and water or cleaning fluid may seep in through the gaps in the screw holes, affecting the lifespan of the trackball mouse. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this disclosure proposes an integrated waterproof keyboard with an easy-to-disassemble thumb ball mouse, which makes it easier to operate with the thumb ball mouse and has a design that facilitates disassembly and has a waterproof installation structure, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is an integrated waterproof keyboard that facilitates the assembly and disassembly of a thumbball mouse, comprising:

[0005] The panel body is provided with a first mounting position and a second mounting position;

[0006] The keyboard unit is embedded in the first mounting position;

[0007] Trackball mouse unit;

[0008] A mouse adapter base plate has multiple outer screw holes spaced along its edge, and an inner screw hole corresponding to the inner position of each outer screw hole. The trackball mouse unit housing has a threaded connecting post that mates with the inner screw hole. A screw is inserted from the bottom of the mouse adapter base plate into the inner screw hole and connects with the threaded connecting post. The upper edge of the second mounting position has a first stepped mounting position for embedding the mouse adapter base plate. The first stepped mounting position has a first internal thread blind hole that mates with the outer screw hole. A screw is inserted from the top of the mouse adapter base plate into the outer screw hole and connects with the first internal thread blind hole. A first groove is provided along the inner edge of the first stepped mounting position. A first sealing ring is provided in the first groove. The first sealing ring isolates the inner screw hole and the outer screw hole from each other.

[0009] The first mounting position has a first square opening at the top that exposes the key positions of the keyboard unit. The bottom of the first mounting position and the second mounting position are provided with bottom sidewalls that surround the first mounting position and the second mounting position. The bottom sidewalls are integrally formed with the panel body. The bottom sidewalls are provided with bottom covers and have interfaces for connecting the keyboard unit and / or trackball mouse unit.

[0010] Furthermore, the trackball mouse unit is a wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse, and the mouse adapter base plate is provided with a first cable outlet hole in the area inside the first sealing ring, through which the data transmission cable of the wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse passes.

[0011] Furthermore, a circuit board is provided at the bottom of the keyboard unit. The circuit board has a ribbon cable interface and is connected to the keyboard unit via an FPC flexible ribbon cable. The circuit board has a data transmission line and is connected to a wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse. The circuit board is also connected to an interface for data transmission between the keyboard unit and the trackball mouse unit.

[0012] Furthermore, a recessed cavity is provided inside the first groove of the second mounting position. A second cable outlet hole is provided on the side wall of the recessed cavity near the first mounting position. A wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse has a first data transmission line that passes through the first cable outlet hole to the recessed cavity. A second data transmission line is provided on the circuit board that passes through the second cable outlet hole to the recessed cavity. The ends of the first data transmission line and the second data transmission line are respectively provided with a data transmission male connector and a data transmission female connector. The data transmission male connector and the data transmission female connector are connected to each other and fixed in the recessed cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the keyboard unit includes, from top to bottom, an integrated silicone keypad, a support frame, a keyboard circuit board, and a back plate. The bottom edge of the panel body corresponding to the square opening is provided with a second step mounting position. The second step mounting position is provided with a plurality of second internal thread blind holes evenly distributed. The edges of the back plate and the integrated silicone keypad are provided with through holes that mate with the second internal thread blind holes one by one. The through holes are connected and fixed to the second internal thread blind holes by screws. The back plate is provided with slots through which FPC flexible cables pass. The circuit board is fixed on the back plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom cover plate has a second square opening corresponding to the position of the circuit board. The four corners of the second square opening have first internal thread through holes. The second square opening has a shielding box with an open top. The four corners of the shielding box have connecting ears. The connecting ears have second internal thread through holes that mate with the first internal thread through holes. The second internal thread through holes and the first internal thread through holes are connected and fixed by screws.

[0015] Furthermore, the connector is an aviation connector, which is located on the side wall of the shielding box. The side wall of the shielding box has holes for fixing the aviation connector, and a sealing gasket is provided on the inner side of the aviation connector.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper opening edge of the shielding box is provided with a second groove, and a second sealing ring is embedded in the second groove, with the connecting ear on the outside of the second groove.

[0017] Furthermore, a third step mounting position is provided on the inner side of the bottom sidewall. The third step mounting position is provided with a plurality of third internal thread blind holes evenly distributed near the outer edge. The third step mounting position is provided with a third groove near the inner edge. A third sealing ring is embedded in the third groove. The bottom cover edge is provided with through holes corresponding to the third internal thread blind holes one by one. The through holes are connected and fixed to the third internal thread blind holes by screws.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The integrated waterproof keyboard with an easy-to-install and disassemble thumbball mouse disclosed in this solution is mainly installed and fixed on the desktop of the display and control platform. It is embedded and fixed to the mounting port on the desktop of the display and control platform through screw connection holes set along the edge of the panel body. Using a trackball mouse unit, it eliminates the need to move the mouse to move the cursor as with traditional mice. This solution designs a mouse adapter base plate for the trackball mouse unit, allowing for quick removal of the mouse from the panel body by unscrewing the screws in the outer screw holes on the top edge of the mouse adapter base plate in case of mouse malfunction or failure. This enables quick replacement of the mouse unit without wasting time or affecting device use. Furthermore, the inner screw hole of the mouse adapter base plate connects to the trackball mouse unit, and the screw connection ensures a stable connection over a long period. A first groove and a first sealing ring are provided at the second mounting position on the panel body between the inner and outer screw holes, preventing water or cleaning fluid from seeping into the interior when cleaning the control platform surface. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this disclosure together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure in which the second mounting position of the panel body of this utility model is connected to the trackball mouse unit via a mouse adapter base plate.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the connection between the trackball mouse unit and the mouse adapter base plate of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the panel body of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the keyboard unit structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the data transmission male connector and data transmission female connector of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the bottom structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the shielding box of this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 1. Panel body; 11. First mounting position; 111. Second step mounting position; 112. Third step mounting position; 113. Third groove; 114. Third sealing ring; 12. Second mounting position; 121. First step mounting position; 122. First internal thread blind hole; 123. First groove; 124. First sealing ring; 125. Cavity; 126. Second cable outlet; 2. Keyboard unit; 21. Integrated silicone keys; 22. Support frame; 23. Keyboard circuit board; 24. Backplate; 3. Trackball mouse unit; 31. First data transmission cable; 32. Data transmission male connector; 4. Mouse adapter base plate; 41. Outer screw hole; 42. Inner screw hole; 43. First cable exit hole; 5. Bottom cover; 51. Second square opening; 52. First internal threaded through hole; 6. Circuit board; 61. Ribbon cable interface; 62. FPC flexible ribbon cable; 63. Second data transmission cable; 64. Data transmission female connector; 7. Shielding box; 71. Connecting ear; 72. Second groove. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0031] Please refer to Figures 1 to 8This solution provides a specific embodiment of an integrated waterproof keyboard for easy assembly and disassembly of a thumbball mouse. In this embodiment, the integrated waterproof keyboard includes a panel body 1, a keyboard unit 2, a trackball mouse unit 3, and a mouse adapter base plate 4. The panel body 1 has a first mounting position 11 and a second mounting position 12. The keyboard unit 2 is embedded in the first mounting position 11. The mouse adapter base plate 4 has a plurality of outer screw holes 41 spaced apart along its edge. The mouse adapter base plate 4 has an inner screw hole 42 corresponding to the inner position of each outer screw hole 41. The housing of the trackball mouse unit 3 has a threaded connection for engaging the inner screw hole 42. The mouse adapter base plate 4 is connected to the threaded connecting post by inserting a screw into the screw hole 42 on the inside of the bottom. The upper edge of the second mounting position 12 is provided with a first stepped mounting position 121 for embedding the mouse adapter base plate 4. The first stepped mounting position 121 is provided with a first internal thread blind hole 122 for engaging with the outer screw hole 41. The top of the mouse adapter base plate 4 is provided with a screw into the outer screw hole 41 and connected with the first internal thread blind hole 122. A first groove 123 is provided along the inner edge of the first stepped mounting position 121. A first sealing ring 124 is provided in the first groove 123. The first sealing ring 124 forms an internal and external isolation between the inner screw hole 42 and the outer screw hole 41. The upper end of the first mounting position 11 is a first square opening that exposes the key positions of the keyboard unit 2. The bottom of the first mounting position 11 and the second mounting position 12 are provided with bottom sidewalls surrounding the first mounting position 11 and the second mounting position 12. The bottom sidewalls are integrally formed with the panel body 1. The bottom sidewalls are provided with bottom covers 5 and have interfaces for connecting the keyboard unit 2 and / or the trackball mouse unit 3.

[0032] This solution discloses an integrated waterproof keyboard with an easy-to-install thumbball mouse. It is primarily mounted on the desktop of a display platform, embedded in the mounting port on the desktop via screw holes along the edge of the panel body 1. Employing a trackball mouse unit 3 eliminates the need for mouse movement to move the cursor, unlike traditional mouse controls. This solution includes a mouse adapter plate 4 for the trackball mouse unit 3. In case of mouse malfunction or failure, the screws in the outer screw holes 41 on the top edge of the adapter plate 4 can be unscrewed, allowing for quick removal of the mouse from the panel body 1. This enables rapid replacement of the mouse unit, minimizing time and disruption to device use. Simultaneously, a first groove 123 and a first sealing ring 124 are provided at the second mounting position 12 of the panel body 1 between the inner screw hole 42 and the outer screw hole 41. This prevents water or cleaning fluid from seeping into the interior through the outer screw hole 41 when cleaning the control platform surface.

[0033] In this embodiment, preferably, the trackball mouse unit 3 is a wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse, and the mouse adapter base plate 4 is provided with a first cable outlet hole 43 in the area inside the first sealing ring 124, through which the data transmission line of the wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse passes.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 2 to 4 , Figures 6 to 8 In some embodiments, preferably, the keyboard unit 2 has a circuit board 6 at its bottom. The circuit board 6 has a ribbon cable interface 61 that connects to the keyboard unit 2 via an FPC flexible ribbon cable 62. The circuit board 6 also has a data transmission line that connects to a wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse. The circuit board 6 is connected to an interface for data transmission between the keyboard unit 2 and the trackball mouse unit 3. The second mounting position 12 has a recessed cavity 125 inside the first groove 123. The recessed cavity 125 has a second cable exit hole 126 near the side wall of the first mounting position 11. The wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse has a first data transmission line 31 that passes through the first cable exit hole 43 into the recessed cavity 125. The circuit board 6 has a second data transmission line 63 that passes through the second cable exit hole 126 into the recessed cavity 125. The ends of the first data transmission line 31 and the second data transmission line 63 are respectively provided with a data transmission male connector 32 and a data transmission female connector 64. The data transmission male connector 32 and the data transmission female connector are connected and fixed within the recessed cavity 125. The preferred connector is an aviation connector, which centralizes the data output of the keyboard unit 2 and the trackball mouse unit 3 into a single aviation connector. This design is similar to the principle of a USB hub, allowing low-bandwidth input devices to share a single port without additional protocol conversion, ensuring stable communication. The robustness and self-locking mechanism (such as a built-in claw spring) of the aviation connector enhance the reliability of the connection, making it suitable for environments with vibration or frequent plugging and unplugging, without changing the fundamental nature of data transmission. Through the connection of the data transmission male connector 32 and the data transmission female connector 64, the trackball mouse unit 3 can be quickly plugged in and unplugged when it needs to be removed.

[0035] Furthermore, the bottom cover 5 has a second square opening 51 corresponding to the circuit board position. The four corners of the second square opening 51 have first internal threaded through holes 52 on their outer periphery. A shielding box 7 with an open top is provided on the second square opening 51. Connecting ears 71 are provided at the four corners of the shielding box 7. Each connecting ear 71 has a second internal threaded through hole that mates with the first internal threaded through hole 52. The second internal threaded through hole and the first internal threaded through hole 52 are connected and fixed by screws. The aviation connector is located on the side wall of the shielding box 7. The side wall of the shielding box 7 has holes for fixing the aviation connector, and a sealing gasket is provided on the inner side of the aviation connector. A second groove 72 is provided along the upper opening edge of the shielding box 7. A second sealing ring is embedded in the second groove 72, and the connecting ears 71 are located on the outer side of the second groove 72. The main purpose of the shielding box 7 is to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radiated interference (RFI) from affecting the signal processing and data transmission stability of the circuit board 6, ensuring the integrity of the keyboard input signal and the reliability of the system.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 In this embodiment, the keyboard unit 2 includes, from top to bottom, an integrated silicone key 21, a support frame 22, a keyboard circuit board 23, and a back plate 24 stacked sequentially. The bottom edge of the panel body 1 corresponding to the square opening is provided with a second step mounting position 111. The second step mounting position 111 is evenly provided with a plurality of second internal thread blind holes. The edges of the back plate 24 and the integrated silicone key 21 are provided with through holes that mate with the second internal thread blind holes one by one. The through holes are connected and fixed to the second internal thread blind holes by screws. The back plate 24 is provided with slots through which the FPC flexible cable 62 passes. The circuit board 6 is fixed on the back plate 24. The edges of the back plate 24 and the edges of the integrated silicone key 21 are connected by screws at the second step mounting position 111. Due to the soft elasticity of the silicone material, when the screws are tightened, the edges of the back plate 24 press against the edges of the integrated silicone key 21, ensuring the waterproofness of the upper surface of the keyboard unit 2.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 7 Furthermore, the inner side of the bottom sidewall is provided with a third step mounting position 112. The third step mounting position 112 is provided with a plurality of third internal thread blind holes evenly distributed near the outer edge. The third step mounting position 112 is provided with a third groove 113 near the inner edge. The third groove 113 is embedded with a third sealing ring 114. The edge of the bottom cover 5 is provided with through holes corresponding to the third internal thread blind holes. The through holes are connected and fixed to the third internal thread blind holes by screws.

[0038] The parts not described in detail in this technical solution specification are obvious to those skilled in the art and can be supplemented and improved based on existing technical knowledge. At the same time, those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse for easy assembly and disassembly, characterized in that, include: The panel body is provided with a first mounting position and a second mounting position; The keyboard unit is embedded in the first mounting position; Trackball mouse unit; A mouse adapter base plate has multiple outer screw holes spaced along its edge, and an inner screw hole corresponding to the inner position of each outer screw hole. The trackball mouse unit housing has a threaded connecting post that mates with the inner screw hole. A screw is inserted from the bottom of the mouse adapter base plate into the inner screw hole and connects with the threaded connecting post. The upper edge of the second mounting position has a first stepped mounting position for embedding the mouse adapter base plate. The first stepped mounting position has a first internal thread blind hole that mates with the outer screw hole. A screw is inserted from the top of the mouse adapter base plate into the outer screw hole and connects with the first internal thread blind hole. A first groove is provided along the inner edge of the first stepped mounting position. A first sealing ring is provided in the first groove. The first sealing ring isolates the inner screw hole and the outer screw hole from each other. The first mounting position has a first square opening at the top that exposes the key positions of the keyboard unit. The bottom of the first mounting position and the second mounting position are provided with bottom sidewalls that surround the first mounting position and the second mounting position. The bottom sidewalls are integrally formed with the panel body. The bottom sidewalls are provided with bottom covers and have interfaces for connecting the keyboard unit and / or trackball mouse unit.

2. The one-piece waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to claim 1, wherein, The trackball mouse unit is a wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse. The mouse adapter base plate is provided with a first cable outlet hole in the area inside the first sealing ring. The data transmission line of the wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse passes through the first cable outlet hole.

3. The one-piece waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to claim 2, wherein, The keyboard unit has a circuit board at its bottom. The circuit board has a ribbon cable interface and is connected to the keyboard unit via an FPC flexible ribbon cable. The circuit board also has a data transmission line that connects to a wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse. The circuit board is connected to an interface that enables data transmission between the keyboard unit and the trackball mouse unit.

4. The one-piece waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to claim 3, wherein, The second mounting position has a recessed cavity on the inner side of the first groove. The recessed cavity has a second cable outlet hole on the side wall near the first mounting position. The wired thumb-controlled trackball mouse has a first data transmission line that passes through the first cable outlet hole to the recessed cavity. The circuit board has a second data transmission line that passes through the second cable outlet hole to the recessed cavity. The ends of the first data transmission line and the second data transmission line are respectively provided with a data transmission male connector and a data transmission female connector. The data transmission male connector and the data transmission female connector are connected to each other and fixed in the recessed cavity.

5. The one-piece waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to claim 3, wherein, The keyboard unit includes, from top to bottom, an integrated silicone keypad, a support frame, a keyboard circuit board, and a back plate. The bottom edge of the panel body corresponding to the square opening has a second step mounting position. The second step mounting position has a plurality of second internal thread blind holes evenly distributed. The edges of the back plate and the integrated silicone keypad have through holes that mate with the second internal thread blind holes one by one. The through holes are connected and fixed to the second internal thread blind holes by screws. The back plate has slots through which FPC flexible cables can pass. The circuit board is fixed on the back plate.

6. The one-piece waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to claim 5, wherein, The bottom cover plate has a second square opening corresponding to the position of the circuit board. The four corners of the second square opening have first internal thread through holes. The second square opening has a shielding box with an open top. The four corners of the shielding box have connecting ears. The connecting ears have second internal thread through holes that mate with the first internal thread through holes. The second internal thread through holes and the first internal thread through holes are connected and fixed by screws.

7. The one-piece waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to claim 6, wherein, The connector is an aviation connector, which is located on the side wall of the shielding box. The side wall of the shielding box has holes for fixing the aviation connector, and a sealing gasket is provided on the inner side of the aviation connector.

8. The one-piece waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to claim 6, wherein, The upper opening edge of the shielding box is provided with a second groove, and a second sealing ring is embedded in the second groove. The connecting ear is on the outside of the second groove.

9. The one-piece waterproof keyboard with thumb ball mouse that is easy to disassemble and assemble according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom sidewall has a third step mounting position on the inner side of the edge. The third step mounting position has a plurality of third internal thread blind holes evenly distributed near the outer edge. The third step mounting position has a third groove near the inner edge. The third groove is embedded with a third sealing ring. The bottom cover has through holes on the edge that correspond one-to-one with the third internal thread blind holes. The through holes are connected and fixed to the third internal thread blind holes by screws.

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