Simple positioning and installation structure of lateral key assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a lateral key assembly simple and easy positioning installation structure, including the casing, circuit board, baffle, key cap and elastic key, the lateral surface of casing is equipped with the openwork wall, and the opposite place of openwork wall is equipped with the guide groove in the casing inside, and the guide groove extension arrangement is between the top and bottom of casing, the circuit board is inserted into the guide groove, and the surface of circuit board is equipped with the key trigger area to openwork wall, the baffle is located on the opposite surface of circuit board and openwork wall, and the perforation that is penetrated is equipped on the baffle, and the perforation is opposite to the key trigger area, the key cap is clamped between openwork wall and baffle, and the key cap is embedded in the openwork structure of openwork wall, and the key cap contact point of key cap is opposite to the key trigger area through the perforation, the elastic key is located on the key cap, and is used for controlling key cap contact point and key trigger area contact, relative to traditional screw fixed mode, this structure cost is low, and the part is simple, and the assembly is convenient, and the installation and removal process is convenient, stable and reliable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of button installation, and in particular to a simple positioning and installation structure for a side button assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of science and technology and the increasing demand for personalized products, the design of buttons has become more and more diversified. The traditional installation method is to fix them with screws to solve the problems of fixed installation and side waterproofing. The structure is relatively complex, the assembly degree is relatively complex, and the product price of structural components is relatively high.

[0003] The installation of side button components is usually achieved by fixing them with screws to achieve side waterproofing. This requires machining threaded holes for the mounting housing, and the corresponding button bracket structure is relatively complex. In addition, screws need to be assembled, which wastes manpower and financial resources. If the components are frequently disassembled during maintenance, the possibility of the screws stripping will increase, reducing the IP68 level of waterproof protection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a simple positioning and installation structure for a side button assembly. Compared with the traditional screw fixing method, this structure is low in cost, simple in parts, convenient in assembly, easy in installation and disassembly process, and stable and reliable.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a simplified positioning and installation structure for a side-mounted button assembly, comprising a housing, a circuit board, a partition, button caps, and a resilient button. The housing has a perforated wall on its side, and a guide groove is provided inside the housing opposite the perforated wall, extending between the top and bottom of the housing. The circuit board is inserted into the guide groove, and a button trigger area is provided on the surface of the circuit board facing the perforated wall. The partition is located on the surface of the circuit board opposite the perforated wall, and has a through hole that passes through it, opposite to the button trigger area. The button cap is held between the perforated wall and the partition, embedded in the perforated structure of the perforated wall, with the keycap contact point of the button cap passing through the through hole and facing the button trigger area. The resilient button is located on the button cap, protruding through the perforated structure of the perforated wall to the outside of the housing; pressing the resilient button controls the contact point of the keycap with the button trigger area.

[0006] In one embodiment, the simplified positioning and mounting structure of the side button assembly further includes a middle frame that covers the top of the housing. A foam pad is provided on the part of the middle frame opposite to the partition, and the foam pad is sandwiched between the middle frame and the partition.

[0007] In one embodiment, the partition is provided with an extension ear that extends toward the middle frame, and the foam pad is held between the extension ear and the middle frame.

[0008] In one embodiment, the hollowed-out wall is provided with button hollowed-out grooves and decorative hollowed-out grooves, and multiple decorative hollowed-out grooves are provided on the outer periphery of the button hollowed-out grooves; the button cap is provided with decorative protrusions, and multiple decorative protrusions are respectively embedded in multiple decorative hollowed-out grooves; the elastic button protrudes through the button hollowed-out grooves to the outside of the housing.

[0009] In one embodiment, the circuit board and the partition are fixed together by screws.

[0010] In one embodiment, the partition is a metal plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the surface of the keycap facing the hollow wall is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the elastic key is sleeved on the positioning protrusion; the surface of the keycap facing the partition is provided with a recessed area, the recessed area is located inside the positioning protrusion, and the keycap contact is located in the recessed area.

[0012] In one embodiment, the button cap is a plastic button cap.

[0013] In one embodiment, the outer periphery of the elastic button is provided with a waterproof rib, which fits and abuts against the non-perforated part of the hollowed-out wall.

[0014] In one embodiment, the elastic button is a silicone elastic button.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. It can effectively solve the problems of stripped screws on the bottom shell and side waterproofing in traditional methods;

[0017] 2. Simple structure, easy installation and disassembly, stable and reliable, and reduced cost. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in 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 from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the mid-frame;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the casing;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the disassembled structure;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the back structure of the button cap.

[0024] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0025] 10. Housing; 11. Hollowed-out wall; 12. Guide groove; 13. Button hollowed-out groove; 14. Decorative hollowed-out groove;

[0026] 20. Circuit board; 21. Button trigger area;

[0027] 30. Partition; 31. Perforation; 32. Extension ear;

[0028] 40. Keycap; 41. Keycap contact; 42. Decorative raised strip; 43. Positioning raised block; 44. Recessed area;

[0029] 50. Spring-loaded buttons; 51. Waterproof raised ribs;

[0030] 60. Mid-frame; 61. Foam patch. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] This utility model provides a simple positioning and installation structure for a side button assembly, the implementation of which is as follows: Figures 1 to 5As shown, the device includes a housing 10, a circuit board 20, a partition 30, keycaps 40, and a resilient button 50. The housing 10 has a perforated wall 11 on its side, and a guide groove 12 is provided inside the housing 10 opposite to the perforated wall 11, extending between the top and bottom of the housing 10. The circuit board 20 is inserted into the guide groove 12, and a button trigger area 21 is provided on the surface of the circuit board 20 facing the perforated wall 11. The partition 30 is a metal plate, located on the surface of the circuit board 20 opposite to the perforated wall 11. For example, in this embodiment, the circuit board 20 and the partition 30 are fixed together by screws. A through hole 31 is provided on the partition 30, which is opposite to the key trigger area 21. The key cap 40 is a plastic key cap, which is sandwiched between the hollow wall 11 and the partition 30. The key cap 40 is embedded in the hollow structure of the hollow wall 11, and the key cap contact 41 of the key cap 40 is opposite to the key trigger area 21 through the through hole 31. The elastic button 50 is a silicone elastic button, which is provided on the key cap 40. The elastic button 50 protrudes out of the housing 10 through the hollow structure of the hollow wall 11. Pressing the elastic button 50 is used to control the contact between the key cap contact 41 and the key trigger area 21.

[0033] During installation, first assemble the elastic button 50 and the button cap 40 into one piece, and then install them inside the housing 10 so that the elastic button 50 protrudes outside the housing 10. Then assemble the partition 30 and the circuit board 20 into one piece, and insert the circuit board 20 into the guide groove 12, thereby realizing the installation and positioning of the side button.

[0034] Clearly, adopting the above settings will have the following beneficial effects:

[0035] 1. It can effectively solve the problems of stripped screws on the bottom shell and side waterproofing in traditional methods;

[0036] 2. Simple structure, easy installation and disassembly, stable and reliable, and reduced cost.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment of the simplified positioning and installation structure for the side button assembly also includes a middle frame 60, which covers the top of the housing 10. A foam pad 61 is provided at the part of the middle frame 60 opposite to the partition 30, and the foam pad 61 is sandwiched between the middle frame 60 and the partition 30.

[0038] With this configuration, the partition 30 and the middle frame 60 can be used to vertically install and fix the partition 30 and other components assembled with it within the housing 10.

[0039] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the partition 30 is provided with an extension ear 32, which extends towards the middle frame 60, and the foam pad 61 is clamped between the extension ear 32 and the middle frame 60.

[0040] With this setup, foam padding 61 can be used to prevent wear and tear between the extension ear 32 and the middle frame 60 due to contact and compression.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the hollow wall 11 is provided with a button hollow groove 13 and a decorative hollow groove 14, and multiple decorative hollow grooves 14 are provided on the outer periphery of the button hollow groove 13; the button cap 40 is provided with a decorative protrusion 42, and multiple decorative protrusions 42 are respectively embedded in multiple decorative hollow grooves 14; the elastic button 50 protrudes out of the casing 10 through the button hollow groove 13.

[0042] With this setup, the multiple decorative protrusions 42 can not only be embedded in the decorative hollow groove 14 to achieve the installation and positioning of the button cap 40 and the hollow wall 11, but also the product's appearance can be optimized by utilizing the design of the decorative protrusions 42.

[0043] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the surface of the keycap 40 facing the hollow wall 11 is provided with a positioning protrusion 43, and the positioning protrusion 43 is covered with an elastic key 50; the surface of the keycap 40 facing the partition 30 is provided with a recessed area 44, which is located inside the positioning protrusion 43, and a keycap contact 41 is provided in the recessed area 44.

[0044] With this setup, not only can the positioning bump 43 be used to position and install the elastic button 50, but also, since the positioning bump 43 has a recessed area 44 and a keycap contact 41 inside, the elastic button 50 can press and touch the keycap contact 41.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer periphery of the elastic button 50 is provided with a waterproof rib 51, and the waterproof rib 51 is in contact with the non-hollow part of the hollow wall 11.

[0046] By adopting this configuration, a sealed connection can be formed between the elastic button 50 and the hollow wall 11, thereby enhancing the waterproof performance of the structure.

[0047] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that 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 are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A simplified positioning and mounting structure for a side-mounted button assembly, characterized in that, This includes the casing, circuit board, partition, keycaps, and spring-loaded keys; The side of the housing is provided with a hollow wall, and the inside of the housing is provided with a guide groove opposite to the hollow wall. The guide groove extends between the top and bottom of the housing. The circuit board is inserted into the guide groove, and the surface of the circuit board facing the hollow wall is provided with a button trigger area; The partition is disposed on the surface of the circuit board opposite to the hollow wall, and the partition has a through hole through it, the through hole being opposite to the button trigger area; The keycap is held between the hollow wall and the partition, the keycap is embedded in the hollow structure of the hollow wall, and the keycap contact point of the keycap is opposite to the key trigger area through the perforation; The elastic button is located on the button cap and protrudes from the hollow structure of the hollow wall to the outside of the housing. Pressing the elastic button is used to control the contact point of the button cap to contact the button trigger area.

2. The simplified positioning and installation structure for the side button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The simplified positioning and installation structure of the side button assembly also includes a middle frame, which covers the top of the housing. A foam pad is provided on the part of the middle frame opposite to the partition, and the foam pad is sandwiched between the middle frame and the partition.

3. The simplified positioning and installation structure for the side button assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The partition is provided with an extension ear, which extends toward the middle frame, and the foam pad is sandwiched between the extension ear and the middle frame.

4. The simplified positioning and installation structure for the side button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hollowed-out wall is provided with button hollowed-out grooves and decorative hollowed-out grooves, and multiple decorative hollowed-out grooves are provided on the outer periphery of the button hollowed-out grooves; The button cap is provided with decorative raised strips, and multiple decorative raised strips are respectively embedded in multiple decorative hollow grooves; The elastic button protrudes through the button cutout and extends out of the housing.

5. The simplified positioning and installation structure for the side button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board and the partition are fixed together by screws.

6. The simplified positioning and mounting structure for the side button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition is a metal plate.

7. The simplified positioning and installation structure for the side button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button cap has a positioning protrusion on the surface facing the hollow wall, and the elastic button is covered by the positioning protrusion. The keycap has a recessed area on its surface facing the partition, the recessed area is located inside the positioning protrusion, and the keycap contact is located in the recessed area.

8. The simplified positioning and mounting structure for the side button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button cap is a plastic button cap.

9. The simplified positioning and mounting structure for the side button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the elastic button is provided with a waterproof rib, which fits and abuts against the non-hollow part of the hollow wall.

10. The simplified positioning and mounting structure for the side button assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic button is a silicone elastic button.

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