Elastic element, key structure and keyboard

Abstract

This utility model discloses an elastic element, a key structure, and a keyboard. The elastic element includes a first elastic component and a second elastic component, which are combined to form the elastic element. This utility model can achieve better tactile feedback, reduce impact noise, and meet different functional requirements by selecting different hardness or materials.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to an elastic element, a key structure, and a keyboard. Background Technology

[0002] Most keyboards on the market have a key structure like Figure 1 As shown, the elastic elements are all made of silicone in a single molding process, such as... Figure 2 As shown, this type of molded structure produces a loud button impact sound and cannot provide different feedback according to user needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] Purpose of the utility model: This utility model aims to provide an elastic element, key structure, and keyboard that reduce key impact noise.

[0004] Technical solution: The elastic element of this utility model includes a first elastic component and a second elastic component, and the elastic element is formed by combining the first elastic component and the second elastic component.

[0005] Furthermore, the first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2) are made of different materials.

[0006] Furthermore, the first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2) are formed by separate molding and bonding.

[0007] Furthermore, the first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2) are combined in a two-color molding process.

[0008] Furthermore, the first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2) have different material hardness.

[0009] Based on the same inventive concept, this utility model also provides a button structure, which uses the elastic element as described in any of the above claims.

[0010] Based on the same inventive concept, this utility model also provides a keyboard, wherein the key structure of the keyboard uses the elastic element as described in any of the above claims.

[0011] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the material of this utility model is composed of two parts with different properties. With different hardness, they can achieve corresponding functional requirements. It can satisfy the button feel while reducing impact noise with soft contact, and at the same time meet diverse functional requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a button structure in the prior art;

[0013] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an elastic element in the prior art;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic element structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides an elastic element, including a first elastic component 1 and a second elastic component 2, wherein the elastic element is formed by combining the first elastic component 1 and the second elastic component 2.

[0017] Furthermore, the first elastic component 1 and the second elastic component 2 are made of different materials.

[0018] Furthermore, the first elastic component 1 and the second elastic component 2 are formed by separate molding and bonding.

[0019] Furthermore, the first elastic component 1 and the second elastic component 2 are formed by a two-color molding process.

[0020] Furthermore, the first elastic component 1 and the second elastic component 2 have different material hardness.

[0021] The structure in this embodiment is composed of two parts with different properties, which achieve the corresponding functional requirements by virtue of their different hardness.

[0022] This structure is mainly produced using a two-color molding process, but it can also be produced by bonding or other methods to tightly bond the two materials together.

[0023] This structure satisfies the button feel while reducing impact noise through soft contact, and also meets diverse functional requirements.

[0024] Based on the same inventive concept, this utility model also provides a button structure, which uses the elastic element as described in any of the above claims.

[0025] Based on the same inventive concept, this utility model also provides a keyboard, wherein the key structure of the keyboard uses the elastic element as described in any of the above claims.

Claims

1. An elastic element, characterized in that, It includes a first elastic component (1) and a second elastic component (2), and the elastic element is formed by combining the first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2).

2. The elastic element of claim 1, wherein The first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2) are made of different materials.

3. The elastic element of claim 1, wherein, The first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2) are formed by separate molding and bonding.

4. The elastic element of claim 1, wherein, The first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2) are combined in a two-color molding process.

5. The elastic element of claim 2, wherein, The first elastic component (1) and the second elastic component (2) have different material hardness.

6. A key structure characterized by comprising: The button structure uses the elastic element as described in any one of claims 1-5.

7. A keyboard, characterized in that The key structure of the keyboard uses the elastic element as described in any one of claims 1-5.

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