Keyboard and electronic device assembly
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521905926.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-09-03
AI Technical Summary
简易磁吸皮套键盘多用于平板品类设备，为无支架平板提供支撑，但仅能布局按键模组，无触控板模组，在类PC(Personal Computer，即个人计算机)生产力办公操作方面便捷性不足
[0033]在一个实施例中，第一角度为110°。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of keyboards, and more particularly to a keyboard and electronic device component. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, 2-in-1 laptops and tablets, as well as tablets with detachable keyboards, can be broadly categorized into three types: productivity keyboards, detachable thin and light keyboards, and simple magnetic leather case keyboards.
[0003] However, all three types of keyboards have their shortcomings. Productivity keyboards are multifunctional, complex in structure, and heavy, failing to meet the needs of lightweight and portable mobile office work. Detachable lightweight keyboards rely on soft leather magnetic attachments to connect the host and keyboard; however, due to the variable shape of the leather, the host and keyboard are prone to shifting when closed, lacking a premium feel, and the stylus is difficult to store. Simple magnetic leather keyboard cases are mostly used in tablet devices, providing support for standless tablets, but they can only accommodate key modules, lacking a touchpad module, thus lacking convenience for PC (Personal Computer) productivity office operations.
[0004] Therefore, improving the user experience of detachable keyboards is of great significance. Utility Model Content
[0005] This application provides a keyboard and electronic device component to improve the user experience of keyboard compatibility in tablet products.
[0006] In a first aspect, this application provides a keyboard for use in an electronic device, comprising: a main body having a first surface at one end along its thickness direction, with keys disposed on the first surface, the first surface being located on the front of the keyboard; and a first connector, the first connector being a rigid structure, the first connector including a connecting structure for connecting an electronic device to the first connector; wherein the main body includes a first end and a third end disposed opposite to each other along its width direction, and the first connector includes a second end and a fourth end disposed opposite to each other along its width direction, the first end and the second end being rotatably connected, the second end being rotatable relative to the first end about a first axis extending along a first direction, such that the first connector can rotate relative to the main body from a first position to a second position, the first direction being parallel to the length direction of the main body; when the first connector is in the first position, the electronic device connected to the first connector is disposed opposite to the main body; when the first connector is in the second position, the included angle between the electronic device connected to the first connector and the main body is greater than or equal to a first angle.
[0007] In this embodiment, the keyboard is connected to the electronic device via a first connector. During the opening and closing process of the electronic device, the first connector moves synchronously with the electronic device, ensuring a secure connection between the keyboard and the electronic device. Furthermore, due to the rigidity of the first connector, no jerking occurs between the keyboard and the electronic device, improving product stability and user experience.
[0008] In one embodiment, when the first connector is in the second position, along the width direction of the body, the first end and the second end are located between the third end and the fourth end, and the third end and the fourth end are in contact with the first plane located on one side of the keyboard, while the first end and the second end are spaced apart from the first plane.
[0009] In one embodiment, the other end of the body along its thickness direction has a third surface, and a first protruding member is provided on the third surface; when the first connector is in the second position, the first protruding member is in contact with the first plane, and along the width direction of the body, the first protruding member is located between the first end and the third end.
[0010] In one embodiment, along the width direction of the body, the distance between the first protruding member and the first end is less than the distance between the first protruding member and the third end.
[0011] In this embodiment, the first protruding component is located closer to the first end. The height of the first protruding component ensures that the rear end of the keyboard is not suspended in the air, allowing the entire device to be placed stably on the desktop and preventing it from shaking during keyboard typing or other stressful scenarios.
[0012] In one embodiment, a first groove is formed on the first surface, at least a portion of the inner cavity of the first groove is located in the first protruding member, and the first groove is used to accommodate a stylus.
[0013] In this embodiment, the height of the first protruding component is cleverly used to create a stylus storage slot, thereby avoiding an increase in the overall thickness of the keyboard. The storage slot is located on the front of the keyboard, making it intuitive and easy to put in and take out.
[0014] In one embodiment, the third end includes a second protruding member disposed on the third surface, and the third end is in contact with the first plane through the second protruding member.
[0015] In one embodiment, the first connector includes a first outer shell, a first inner cover, and a first magnet. The first outer shell and the first inner cover are disposed opposite each other along the thickness direction of the first connector. The first inner cover is located on the front of the keyboard, the first outer shell is located on the back of the keyboard, and the first magnet is located between the first outer shell and the first inner cover.
[0016] In this embodiment, a magnet may be provided in the first connector. When it is connected to the main unit with a magnet at the bottom, the magnet can assist in the connection between the first connector and the main unit, so that they are tightly connected and will not fall off during the opening and closing of the whole machine.
[0017] In one embodiment, the keyboard further includes at least one first pivot mechanism, through which the main body and the first connector are rotatably connected, and the first pivot mechanism is a torque pivot mechanism.
[0018] In one embodiment, the keyboard includes two torque shaft mechanisms spaced apart along the length of the body; the keyboard also includes an outer appearance component, a first portion of which is disposed between the two torque shaft mechanisms to cover the gap between the body and the first connector; wherein the first portion forms a stylus receiving groove.
[0019] In one embodiment, the exterior component further includes a second portion connected to the first portion, the second portion being used to cover the torque shaft mechanism.
[0020] In this embodiment, by setting an exterior component, the large-diameter stylus storage slot is moved from inside the keyboard to the outside side of the keyboard, reducing the overall thickness of the device. At the same time, the exterior component can cover the connection mechanism between the main body and the first connector, making the keyboard more aesthetically pleasing overall.
[0021] In one embodiment, the first rotating shaft mechanism includes a first rotating shaft and a connecting handle. One end of the first rotating shaft is connected to a first connecting member, and the connecting handle is connected to the main body. The connecting handle includes a first shaft hole, and the other end of the first rotating shaft passes through the first shaft hole and is able to rotate relative to the first shaft hole about a first axis. The first rotating shaft and the hole wall of the first shaft hole are pressed together.
[0022] In one embodiment, the connecting handle further includes a second shaft hole, in which the first rotating shaft passes and is rotatable about a first axis relative to the second shaft hole; there is a gap between the walls of the first rotating shaft and the second shaft hole.
[0023] In this embodiment, the pressing fit of the first shaft hole ensures that the hinge mechanism can provide the torque required for the keyboard to open and close, and the gap design of the second shaft hole ensures that the hinge mechanism can be stably fixed in the assembly position, thus optimizing the overall performance of the first hinge mechanism.
[0024] In one embodiment, the main body is provided with a first stop structure and a second stop structure, and a stop block is provided on the first rotating shaft. When the first connecting member rotates to the first position, the stop block abuts against the first stop structure; when the first connecting member rotates to the second position, the stop block abuts against the second stop structure.
[0025] In this embodiment, by setting matching stop structures on the main body and the first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft can rotate within a limited angle, thereby enabling the whole machine to rotate and hover within a preset angle.
[0026] In one embodiment, the first connector has a second surface at one end along its thickness direction, the second surface being located on the front of the keyboard; the connecting structure is a second groove disposed on the second surface.
[0027] In one embodiment, the first connector includes a first spring pin connector, and the bottom wall of the second groove has a first opening for exposing the contacts of the first spring pin connector.
[0028] In one embodiment, the first spring pin connector is a spring pin connector male socket.
[0029] In one embodiment, a first chamber is provided in the first connector, and a circuit board connected to a first spring pin connector is provided in the first chamber; an opening communicating with the first chamber is provided on the second end of the first connector, and the circuit board extends from the inside of the first connector to the inside of the main body through the opening.
[0030] In this embodiment, both the first connector and the main body have cavities for the flexible circuit board wiring, which facilitates the keyboard's charging and communication connections, and allows the wiring to be arranged inside the keyboard, achieving an invisible and aesthetically pleasing effect.
[0031] In one embodiment, the keyboard further includes a touch panel located on the first surface.
[0032] In one embodiment, the connection structure is a insert structure, which is disposed on the fourth end of the first connector.
[0033] In one embodiment, the first angle is 110°.
[0034] Secondly, this application provides an electronic device component, which includes an electronic device and a keyboard as described in any embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the electronic device is connected to a connection structure as described in any embodiment of the first aspect.
[0035] The beneficial effects of the second aspect mentioned above can be referred to the relevant description in the first aspect above, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description
[0036] Figure 1A A schematic diagram of a productivity keyboard is shown;
[0037] Figure 1B A second schematic diagram of the productivity keyboard is shown;
[0038] Figure 1C A schematic of the productivity keyboard is shown. Figure 3 ;
[0039] Figure 2A A schematic diagram of a detachable, slim keyboard is shown.
[0040] Figure 2B A second schematic diagram of a detachable, slim keyboard is shown;
[0041] Figure 2C A schematic of a detachable, slim keyboard is shown. Figure 3 ;
[0042] Figure 2D A schematic diagram illustrating the impact of a detachable, thin keyboard is shown.
[0043] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a simple magnetic leather keyboard cover is shown;
[0044] Figure 4 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown;
[0045] Figure 5 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a keyboard is shown;
[0046] Figure 6 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a keyboard is shown in two.
[0047] Figure 7 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a first connector is shown;
[0048] Figure 8 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown in two.
[0049] Figure 9 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 3 ;
[0050] Figure 10 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 4 ;
[0051] Figure 11 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 5 ;
[0052] Figure 12 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 6 ;
[0053] Figure 13According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 7 ;
[0054] Figure 14 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 8 ;
[0055] Figure 15 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 9 ;
[0056] Figure 16A According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a main body is shown;
[0057] Figure 16B According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a keyboard is shown. Figure 3 ;
[0058] Figure 17 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 10 ;
[0059] Figure 18 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a first connector is shown in the second part;
[0060] Figure 19 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a first connector is shown. Figure 3 ;
[0061] Figure 20A According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a rotating shaft mechanism is shown;
[0062] Figure 20B According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a first connector in a suspended state is shown;
[0063] Figure 20C According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a first connector in a pulled-back state is shown;
[0064] Figure 20D According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a first connector in a lowered state is shown;
[0065] Figure 21 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 10 one;
[0066] Figure 22 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an exterior component is shown;
[0067] Figure 23 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an exterior component is shown in two.
[0068] Figure 24A According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a keyboard is shown. Figure 4 ;
[0069] Figure 24B According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of a keyboard is shown. Figure 5 ;
[0070] Figure 25 According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an electronic device component is shown. Figure 10 two;
[0071] Figure 26 A schematic diagram of a connection structure is shown according to some embodiments of this application;
[0072] Figure 27A An exploded view of a two-in-one product is shown according to some embodiments of this application;
[0073] Figure 27B According to some embodiments of this application, a schematic diagram of an assembly state of a two-in-one product is shown.
[0074] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0075] First host A1; Productivity keyboard B1; First stand B11; First button module B12; First touchpad B13; First charging port B14;
[0076] Second host A2; detachable slim keyboard B2; soft leather case B21; magnetic attachment B22; second button module B23; second touchpad B24;
[0077] Third host A3; Simple magnetic leather keyboard B3; Third key module B31; Magnetic leather case B32;
[0078] 2-in-1 laptop / tablet combo: 100 units; Keyboard: 10 units; Main unit: 20 units; Stand: 30 units;
[0079] Body 11; First surface P1; Button 111; First end F1; Third end F3; Three surfaces P3; First protruding component 112; Second protruding component 113; First groove 1121;
[0080] First connector 12; second surface P2; second end F2; second groove 1211; fourth end F4; first outer shell 121; first inner cover 122; first magnet 123; first spring pin connector 124; first chamber 125; insert structure 126;
[0081] First plane P0; First fulcrum Z1; Second fulcrum Z2; Third fulcrum Z3; Fourth fulcrum Z4;
[0082] First rotating shaft mechanism 13; Torque rotating shaft mechanism 130; First rotating shaft 131; Connecting handle 132; First shaft hole 1321; Second shaft hole 1322; Stop block 133;
[0083] Touch panel 14;
[0084] 15 exterior parts;
[0085] Stylus holder 16. Detailed Implementation
[0086] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "joined" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an electrical connection or a mechanical connection. Among them, "rotational connection" refers to a connection between two parts that allows relative rotation after connection.
[0087] The directional terms used in the embodiments of this application, such as "bottom," "inner," and "outer," are merely for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to 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 the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0088] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class, without limiting the number of objects; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in this application, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" relationship.
[0089] Based on the foregoing, commonly compatible detachable keyboards are generally categorized as productivity keyboards (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figures 1A to 1C ), detachable slim keyboard (see) Figure 2A ) and a simple magnetic leather keyboard case (see Figure 3 There are three types.
[0090] Figures 1A to 1C This is a schematic diagram of the productivity keyboard B1. (The diagram shows the keyboard layout.) Figure 1A A schematic diagram of a productivity keyboard is shown. Figure 1B A schematic diagram of the productivity keyboard is shown in Figure 2. Figure 1C A schematic of the productivity keyboard is shown. Figure 3 .
[0091] like Figures 1A to 1C As shown, taking the productivity keyboard B1 as an example, the productivity keyboard B1 includes a first stand B11, a first key module B12, a first touchpad B13, and a first charging port B14. The productivity keyboard B1 is connected to the first host A1 through the first stand B11. The productivity keyboard B1 can realize functions that can help improve the productivity of the host, such as one-step opening and closing of a laptop, one-handed holding, support for Type-C reverse charging, and support for stylus storage. However, its disadvantage is that it has many functions and a complex structure, which results in a relatively high weight, making it difficult to meet users' demands for lightweight and portable mobile office.
[0092] Figures 2A to 2D This is a schematic diagram of the detachable, slim keyboard B2. Among them, Figure 2A Diagram 1 of a detachable, slim keyboard. Figure 2B Schematic diagram 2 for a detachable, slim keyboard. Figure 2C Illustration of a detachable, slim keyboard Figure 3 , Figure 2D This is a diagram illustrating the impact of a detachable, thin keyboard.
[0093] like Figures 2A to 2D As shown, the detachable slim keyboard B2 includes a soft-touch casing B21, a magnetic connector B22, a second key module B23, and a second touchpad B24. The detachable slim keyboard B2 is connected to the second host A2 via the soft-touch casing B21 and the magnetic connector B22. It can be understood that detachable slim keyboards, with their simple and lightweight overall structure, and complete key and touchpad modules, can balance the needs of slimness and productivity, making them the most widely used in the industry. Figure 2C As shown, the magnetic component B22 is connected to the keyboard body via the soft outer shell B21. The soft outer shell B21 has a certain degree of mobility and elasticity. When the entire device is open, the soft shell is stretched out and laid flat on the table, and the magnetic component B22 moves with the second host A2 and is supported on the table. When the entire device is closed, the soft outer shell B21 curls up and wraps around the magnetic component B22, and the second host A2 and the detachable slim keyboard B2 are flush and magnetically attracted to each other. When the user needs to hold the entire device, since the soft outer shell B21 does not provide a fixing function, the second host A2 and the detachable slim keyboard B2 will shift and move (see...). Figure 2D(As indicated by the arrow) This soft-connection design gives users an impression of instability and unreliability, making the product lack a premium feel. Furthermore, due to limited space, stylus storage has always been a difficult problem to solve.
[0094] Figure 3 This is a diagram of a simple magnetic leather keyboard case, B3. Figure 3 As shown, the simple magnetic leather keyboard B3 includes a fifth key module B31 and a magnetic leather case B32. The simple magnetic leather keyboard B3 is connected to the fifth host via the magnetic leather case B32. This type of keyboard is mainly used in tablets. Since the tablet itself has no stand for support, the magnetic leather case provides auxiliary support. The keyboard's back panel attracts the tablet's back cover, forming a triangular area for stability. Therefore, the space on the keyboard can only accommodate the key module, and there is no room to install a touchpad module, which lacks convenience for PC-like productivity and office operations.
[0095] This application provides a keyboard and electronic device component to solve the aforementioned problems. The electronic device component includes an electronic device and the keyboard provided in the embodiments of this application. The keyboard provided in the embodiments of this application can be a standalone product, compatible with different electronic devices, such as the host of a laptop-tablet hybrid product, a tablet computer, etc. The host of a laptop-tablet hybrid product will be used as an example of the electronic device in the following description.
[0096] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of electronic device components provided for some embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 4 The diagram shown illustrates how the keyboard 10 is used in conjunction with the host 20 of a laptop-tablet 2-in-1 product 100 (hereinafter referred to as the 2-in-1 product 100) in some embodiments of this application. The 2-in-1 product 100 includes a keyboard 10, a host 20, and a stand 30.
[0097] It is understood that the keyboard 10 can communicate with the host 20. Users can input commands to the host 20 via the keyboard 10, causing the host 20 to display the corresponding information. This communication connection includes both wired and wireless connections. A "wired communication connection" can be understood as multiple components physically contacting and electrically connected; it can also be understood as multiple components in a circuit structure being connected via physical lines such as copper foil or wires on a printed circuit board (PCB) that can transmit signals. A "wireless communication connection" can be understood as multiple components transmitting signals in a non-contact manner. For example, multiple components can use short-range communication technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, WiFi, or NFC).
[0098] For the convenience of describing the embodiments in the following text, combined with Figure 4 This application describes an exemplary placement of the keyboard 10 according to an embodiment. Exemplarily, the width direction of the keyboard 10 is defined as the X-direction, the length direction as the Y-direction, and the thickness direction as the Z-direction. When a user faces and uses the open laptop-tablet hybrid product 100, the X-direction can be the user's forward / backward direction, the Y-direction can be the user's left / right direction, and the Z-direction can be the user's up / down direction. It is understood that the coordinate system of the keyboard 10 can also be flexibly set according to specific needs.
[0099] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a keyboard 10 provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a keyboard 10 provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a first connector 12 provided for some embodiments of this application.
[0100] Please see Figures 5 to 7 The keyboard 10 includes a body 11 and a first connector 12 rotatably connected thereto. Specifically, the first connector 12 is rotatable relative to the body 11 about an axis extending along the Y-axis.
[0101] In this embodiment, the thickness direction of the main body 11 can be parallel to the thickness direction of the keyboard 10 (i.e., the Z direction), the width direction of the main body 11 can be parallel to the width direction of the keyboard 10 (i.e., the X direction), and the length direction of the main body 11 can be parallel to the length direction of the keyboard 10 (i.e., the Y direction).
[0102] In this embodiment, the length direction of the first connector 12 can be parallel to the length direction of the main body 11 (i.e., the Y direction). The width direction of the first connector 12 can change with the state of the keyboard 10. For example, refer to... Figure 8 When the two-in-one product 100 is in the closed state, the width direction (X0 direction in the figure) of the first connector 12 is substantially perpendicular to the width direction (X direction) of the main body 11; Reference Figure 9 When the 2-in-1 product 100 switches from the closed state to the unfolded state, the main unit 20 rotates counterclockwise by an angle C relative to the main body 11, and the first connecting member 12 also rotates counterclockwise by an angle C relative to the main body 11 accordingly. At this time, the width direction (X0 direction in the figure) of the first connecting member 12 also rotates counterclockwise relative to the main body 11. Figure 8 The state shown is rotated counterclockwise by an angle C.
[0103] Similarly, the thickness direction of the first connector 12 can change with the state of the keyboard 10. For example, refer to Figure 8When the two-in-one product 100 is in the closed state, the thickness direction (Z0 direction in the figure) of the first connector 12 is substantially perpendicular to the thickness direction (Z direction) of the main body 11; Reference Figure 9 When the 2-in-1 product 100 switches from the closed state to the unfolded state, the main unit 20 rotates counterclockwise by an angle C relative to the main body 11, and the first connecting member 12 also rotates counterclockwise by an angle C relative to the main body 11 accordingly. At this time, the thickness direction (Z0 direction in the figure) of the first connecting member 12 also rotates counterclockwise relative to the main body 11. Figure 8 The state shown is rotated counterclockwise by an angle C.
[0104] In this embodiment of the application, the main body 11 has a first surface P1 at one end along its thickness direction (Z direction), and a key 111 is provided on the first surface P1. The first surface P1 is located on the front of the keyboard 10.
[0105] It should be noted that the figure only illustrates a certain number of buttons 111, but this application does not specifically limit the exact number or size of the buttons 111. Furthermore, the front of the keyboard 10 refers to the side of the keyboard 10 that the user can see when facing and using the open laptop-tablet 2-in-1 product 100. Correspondingly, the back of the keyboard 10 refers to the side of the keyboard 10 that the user cannot see when facing and using the open laptop-tablet 2-in-1 product 100.
[0106] In this embodiment, the first connector 12 is a rigid structure. The first connector 12 includes a connection structure (not shown in the figure), which is used to connect the host 20 to the first connector 12.
[0107] The first connector 12 in this embodiment is a rigid structure with high strength and stability, and is not easily deformed when subjected to certain external forces. The first connector 12 can be made of metal (such as aluminum alloy or stainless steel) or plastic material (such as polycarbonate (PC)) or other materials that meet the rigidity requirements. This application does not limit the specific material, as long as the material enables the first connector 12 to achieve the function of a rigid structure.
[0108] The connection structure in this embodiment can be specifically designed according to the characteristics of the host 20. For example, based on the contour and size characteristics of the part of the host 20 that is connected to the connection structure, the connection structure can be designed as a mechanical structure that can fit tightly with it, such as a customized slot or buckle, to ensure the stability and accuracy of the connection. If the connection interface of the host 20 also has electrical transmission function requirements, the connection structure needs to be designed as a matching plug or socket, and its electrical performance must meet the signal transmission requirements of the host 20.
[0109] Please continue reading. Figure 6In this embodiment of the application, the main body 11 includes a first end F1 and a third end F3 disposed opposite to each other along its width direction (X direction). See also... Figure 7 The first connector 12 includes a second end F2 and a fourth end F4 disposed opposite to each other along its width direction.
[0110] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram 2 of an electronic device component 100 according to some embodiments of this application. For example... Figure 8 As shown, the two-in-one product 100 is in a closed state. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device component 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 3 ,like Figure 9 The two-in-one product 100 is in an unfolded state. In this embodiment, the first end F1 of the main body 11 and the second end F2 of the first connector 12 are rotatably connected. The second end F2 can rotate relative to the first end F1 about an axis extending along a first direction (the first direction is parallel to the length direction of the main body 11, i.e., the first direction is the Y direction), so that the first connector 12 can rotate relative to the main body 11 from a first position (see...). Figure 8 Rotate to the second position (see Figure 9 ).
[0111] In this embodiment, when the first connector 12 is in the first position, the host 20 connected to the connection structure of the first connector 12 is positioned opposite to the main body 11 of the keyboard 10, and the two-in-one product 100 is in a closed state (see...). Figure 8 When the first connector 12 is in the second position, the angle between the host 20 connected to the connection structure of the first connector 12 and the main body 11 of the keyboard 10 is greater than or equal to the first angle, and the two-in-one product 100 is in the unfolded state (see...). Figure 9 In some possible embodiments, the first angle is 90°, in which case the included angle between the host 20 connected to the first connector 12 and the main body 11 is a right obtuse angle, for example, 100° to 125°. (See also...) Figure 9 This design conforms to user habits. In some possible embodiments, the first angle can also be 110°. This application does not limit the specific value of the first angle.
[0112] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a keyboard 10 provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 4 See also Figure 10 Taking a first angle of 90° as an example, when the first connector 12 is in the second position, the angle between the host 20 and the main body 11 connected to the first connector 12 via the connecting structure is an obtuse angle. When the bracket 30 opens to a certain angle B, the first connector 12 synchronously rotates around the first axis (see the first axis). Figure 4 The dotted line in the middle, see rotation. Figure 4The double-headed arrow in the image causes the host 20 to sink relative to the main body 11, so that the host 20 presents a certain viewing angle A to the user. Angle A is also the angle between the host 20 and the main body 11.
[0113] For example, Table 1 shows the correspondence between the bracket angle B and the user viewing angle A when the two-in-one product 100 is in the second position in some embodiments of this application, and Table 2 shows the percentage of the user viewing angle A that is generally selected by the user.
[0114] Table 1. Correspondence between the angle of the bracket (30°) and the user's viewing angle:
[0115] 30° 105° 40° 110° 50° 115° 60° 120° 70° 125° 80° 130° 90° 135°
[0116] Table 2: Percentage of User Viewpoint Angles
[0117] 0°-105° 0％ 105°-110° 5％ 110°-115° 27％ 115°-120° 35％ 120°-125° 18％ 125°-130° 10％ 130°-135° 5％ ＞135° 0％
[0118] As shown in Tables 1 and 2, as the angle B of the bracket 30 increases from 30° to 90°, the user's viewing angle A correspondingly increases from 105° to 135°. Table 2 shows that in practical applications, the user's frequently selected viewing angle is between 110° and 125°, and all possible viewing angles are between 105° and 135°. Therefore, combining Tables 1 and 2, it can be seen that in the second position, the two-in-one product 100, with the rotation of the first connector 12, can provide the user with both their preferred frequently selected viewing angle and completely cover all possible viewing angles under normal circumstances.
[0119] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device component 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 5 , Figure 12 A schematic diagram of an electronic device component 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Figure 6 See also Figure 11 It should be noted that when the opening angle of the main unit 20 increases, the first connector 12 rotates around the main body 11, causing the main unit 20 to sink downwards. Regarding the screen display area AA of the main unit 20 (see...), Figure 11 Although the bottom edge of the screen is obstructed along the horizontal viewing direction of the keyboard 10 surface (see...) Figure 12 (E2 view), but in the user's normal viewing view (diagonally downward) (see... Figure 12 (E1 view), the display area AA can be fully presented, meeting the user's needs.
[0120] The keyboard 10 provided in this embodiment has a first connector 12. One end of the first connector 12 is connected to the host 20 via a connection structure that is height-adapted to the host 20, and the other end is rotatably connected to the main body 11, so that the keyboard 10 and the host 20 are combined to form a two-in-one product 100. Throughout the entire process of the two-in-one product 100 opening and closing, the first connector 12, with the help of the connection structure that is height-adapted to the bottom of the host 20, closely follows the host 20 and maintains synchronous movement, ensuring that the keyboard 10 and the host 20 are firmly connected and do not detach. At the same time, the keyboard 10 also helps the two-in-one product 100 remain stable in the unfolded state where users frequently use it. Furthermore, because the first connector 12 adopts a rigid structure and is firmly connected to the main body 11, it effectively avoids the drawbacks of traditional soft-touch connection methods, preventing slippage between the host 20 and the keyboard 10, and significantly improving the overall stability and user experience of the two-in-one product 100.
[0121] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The keyboard 10 also has a touch panel 14 on its first surface P1. The touch panel 14 replaces mouse operation by sensing the user's finger position and movement, improving the convenience of PC-like office operations. This application embodiment does not limit the specific position and size of the touch panel 14.
[0122] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of an electronic device component 100 provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 See also Figure 13 The main body 11 also includes a third end F3 along its width direction (X direction), and the first connector 12 also includes a fourth end F4 along its width direction. When the first connector 12 is in the second position, along the width direction (X direction) of the main body 11, the first end F1 and the second end F2 are located between the third end F3 and the fourth end F4, and the third end F3 and the fourth end F4 are in contact with the first plane P0 located on one side of the keyboard 10, while the first end F1 and the second end F2 are spaced apart from the first plane P0.
[0123] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of an electronic device component 100 provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 8 Please see Figure 14 In practical use, the user places the 2-in-1 product 100 on a table, facing it with the opening angle at its maximum (for example, the maximum angle can be set to 135°). At this time, the first plane P0 is the tabletop. The fourth end F4 of the first connector 12 contacts the tabletop (first plane P0) to form the first fulcrum Z1 (see...). Figure 14 Z1), the rear end (third end F3) of keyboard 10 contacts the desktop (first plane P0) to form the second fulcrum Z2 (see Z1). Figure 14Z2), the support 30 contacts the desktop (first plane P0) to form the third fulcrum Z3 (see Z2). Figure 14 (Z3 in the text). The main body 11 has a third surface P3 at its other end along its thickness direction (Z direction). A first protruding member 112 is provided on the third surface P3. The third surface P3 is located on the back of the keyboard 10 and is opposite to the first surface P1 along the thickness direction (Z direction) of the main body 11. When the first connecting member 12 is in the second position, the first protruding member 112 is in contact with the desktop (first plane P0). Along the width direction (X direction) of the main body 11, the first protruding member 112 is located between the first end F1 and the third end F3, and the distance between the first protruding member 112 and the first end F1 is less than the distance between the first protruding member 112 and the third end F3. For ease of explanation, the first protruding member 112 is set to form a fourth fulcrum Z4 by contacting the desktop (first plane P0) (see...). Figure 14 (Z4 in the middle).
[0124] See Figure 14 The 2-in-1 product 100, positioned in the second position, forms a third fulcrum Z3, a first fulcrum Z1, a fourth fulcrum Z4, and a second fulcrum Z2 with the desktop (first plane P0) along the width direction (X direction) of the main body 11. The four fulcrums formed with the desktop (first plane P0) ensure that the keyboard 10 can be placed stably on the desktop, and will not cause the first connector 12 to rotate or the viewing angle of the main unit 20 to change due to shaking in scenarios such as typing on the keyboard 10.
[0125] Figure 15 Illustration of electronic device component 100 provided in some embodiments of this application Figure 9 Please see. Figure 14 and Figure 15 In some possible embodiments, the first protruding member 112 is the rear foot pad of the keyboard 10, and the third end F3 includes the second protruding member 113 (see...). Figure 15 The second protruding component 113 is the front foot pad of the keyboard 10. The second protruding component 113 fits against the first plane P0 to form the second fulcrum Z2 (see...). Figure 14 See also Figure 14 The height of the rear feet (first protruding component 112) of the keyboard 10 is greater than the height of the front feet (second protruding component 113), meaning the front and rear feet of the keyboard 10 are designed with unequal heights. For example, the thickness of the rear feet can be set to 3mm, and the thickness of the front feet to 0.5mm. This unequal height design ensures that the rear feet (first protruding component 112) of the keyboard 10 can contact the desktop (first plane P0), preventing the rear end of the keyboard 10 from being suspended in the air, and allowing the 2-in-1 product 100 to be placed stably on the desktop.
[0126] Figure 16A A schematic diagram of a main body 11 provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 16B A schematic diagram of a keyboard 10 provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 3 Please see. Figure 16A and Figure 16B A first groove 1121 is formed on the first surface P1 of the main body 11. At least part of the inner cavity of the first groove 1121 is located in the first protruding member 112. The first groove 1121 is used to accommodate the stylus. In practical applications, the shape and depth of the first groove 1121 set inside the first protruding member 112 in the keyboard 10 can be flexibly adjusted according to the size of the stylus to ensure that when the stylus is placed in the first groove 1121, it can be completely hidden at or below the horizontal line of the first surface P1. This ensures that the 2-in-1 product 100 will not be obstructed by the stylus when it is closed, and will not be unable to close completely.
[0127] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of an electronic device component 100 provided for some embodiments of this application. Figure 10 Please see. Figures 15 to 17 In some embodiments of this application, the stylus is stored in the space inside the rear foot pad (first protruding member 112) of the keyboard 10 (see...). Figure 16B This application changes the keyboard feet from a conventional four-point silicone circular foot design (see...). Figure 15 ) changed to a long strip foot pad (see Figure 17 A stylus storage slot is provided on the front of the keyboard 10.
[0128] In some possible embodiments, a magnet and a charging coil may also be provided inside the first groove 1121 to fix and charge a stylus with magnetic fixation and wireless charging functions. The stylus storage slot of this application embodiment cleverly utilizes thick feet to avoid adding extra thickness to the keyboard 10, and the opening of the stylus storage slot is located on the front of the keyboard 10, which is intuitive and convenient for taking out and putting in.
[0129] Figure 18 , Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of a first connector 12 provided for some embodiments of this application. Please refer to... Figure 18 , 19 The first connector 12 includes a first outer shell 121, a first inner cover 122, and a first magnet 123 (see [link]). Figure 19 The first outer shell 121 and the first inner cover 122 are arranged opposite each other along the thickness direction of the first connector 12. The first inner cover 122 is located on the front of the keyboard 10, the first outer shell 121 is located on the back of the keyboard 10, and the first magnet 123 is located between the first outer shell 121 and the first inner cover 122.
[0130] In some embodiments, the first magnet 123 is glued and fixed inside the first housing 121, and the first inner cover 122 overlaps the first magnet 123 and is fixed to the first housing 121 to form an integral unit. The bottom of the main unit 20 is provided with a magnet that can attract the first magnet 123. The first magnet 123 and the magnets in the main unit 20 are arranged along the matching attraction surface. The number and position of the magnets meet the magnetic attraction force specifications, so that they cooperate with the first rotating shaft mechanism 13 (for the specific cooperation process and the magnetic attraction force specifications that need to be met, please refer to the following text, which will not be repeated here). This ensures that the main unit 20 and the first connector 12 do not separate or shift during the process of switching the two-in-one product 100 from the closed state to the maximum opening angle.
[0131] It should be noted that this application does not limit the fixing method of the first magnet 123, the first outer shell 121, and the first inner cover 122. In addition to adhesive bonding, mechanical fixing methods can also be used, such as using screws, clips, etc.; welding, heat fusion, etc. can also be used. In specific implementation, the appropriate method can be flexibly selected according to actual needs.
[0132] Figure 20A A schematic diagram of a rotating shaft mechanism provided for some embodiments of this application is shown below. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 20A The keyboard 10 also includes at least one first pivot mechanism 13. The main body 11 and the first connector 12 are rotatably connected through the first pivot mechanism 13, which is a torque pivot mechanism 130. The number of first pivot mechanisms 13 can be selected according to actual needs. This application does not limit the number of first pivot mechanisms 13. For example, there can be two first pivot mechanisms 13, respectively disposed at both ends of the first connector 12 and the main body 11 along their length direction (Y direction). There can also be one or three first pivot mechanisms 13, as long as the torque specifications they provide can meet the usage requirements of the two-in-one product 100.
[0133] Next, refer to Figures 20B to 20D This is to illustrate the torque specifications that the torque shaft mechanism 130 in the embodiments of this application needs to meet, and the magnetic attraction specifications that the first magnet 123 needs to meet.
[0134] Figure 20B This is a schematic diagram of the suspended state of the first connector 12 in some embodiments of this application, see reference. Figure 20B When the keyboard 10 is not connected to the host 20, the first connector 12 is in a suspended state. At this time, the torque S of the torque shaft mechanism 130 is greater than or equal to the gravitational torque G of the first connector 12, so as to ensure that the first connector 12 will not be loose or wobble.
[0135] Figure 20C This is a schematic diagram showing the pulled-back state of the first connector 12 in some embodiments of this application. Please refer to... Figure 20CWhen the two-in-one product 100 is closed, the first connector 12 is in a pulled-back state. The magnetic attraction torque H between the main unit 20 and the first connector 12 is greater than or equal to the resultant force of the torque S of the torque shaft mechanism 130 and the gravitational torque G of the first connector 12, ensuring that the first connector 12 will not detach from the main unit 20.
[0136] Figure 20D This is a schematic diagram showing the lowered state of the first connector 12 in some embodiments of this application. Please refer to... Figure 20D When the 2-in-1 product 100 is in the second position, the first connector 12 is in the lowered state. The magnetic attraction between the main unit 20 and the first connector 12 ensures that the two do not come loose. That is, the gravitational torque G' of (the first connector 12 and the main unit 20) is greater than or equal to the torque S of the torque shaft mechanism 130, so that the user can open the main unit with easy force.
[0137] Therefore, this embodiment of the application ensures that the keyboard 10 and the host 20 can be stably connected and will not become loose under different usage conditions through the torque shaft mechanism 130 and the first magnet 123 arranged inside the first connector 12. The reasonable torque design allows users to easily open and close the two-in-one product 100, improving the convenience of user operation.
[0138] Figure 21 Illustration of electronic device component 100 for some embodiments of this application Figure 10 one; Figure 22 A schematic diagram of an exterior component according to some embodiments; Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram of an exterior component according to some embodiments of this application.
[0139] Please see Figures 21 to 23 As shown in the figure, in some embodiments, the keyboard 10 includes two torque shaft mechanisms 130. The two torque shaft mechanisms 130 are spaced apart and symmetrically arranged at both ends of the connection between the main body 11 and the first connector 12 along the length direction (Y direction) of the main body 11. The torque value of the torque shaft mechanism 130 enables the first connector 12 to drive the host 20 to rotate around the main body 11 and to hover within a set angle, making it convenient for the user to open the two-in-one product 100 and fix it at a certain angle.
[0140] like Figures 21 to 23 As shown, the keyboard 10 also includes an outer appearance component 15. The outer appearance component 15 includes a first portion disposed between the two torque shaft mechanisms 130, used to cover the gap between the main body 11 and the first connector 12, and the first portion, together with the first connector 12 and the main body 11, forms a stylus receiving slot 16 (see...). Figure 22(A cylindrical stylus is placed in the stylus holder 16 shown in this figure.) In practical applications, the stylus holder 16 can also be used to add magnetic attachment and wireless charging functionality to the stylus.
[0141] In this embodiment, the outer part 15 further includes a second part connected to the first part, and the second part can cover the torque shaft mechanism 130 to prevent it from being exposed. The shaft mechanism assembled inside the outer part 15 is fixed to the main body 11 and the first connecting member 12 respectively by shaft screws. The torque shaft can be configured as a dual-axis or single-axis (for dual-axis torque shafts, please refer to...). Figure 23 (130 in the middle). The torque value of the torque shaft must meet the requirement that the appearance part 15 and the first connecting part 12 can be suspended within a set angle. Furthermore, when the two-in-one product 100 is closed, the built-in magnetic attraction value design of the first connecting part 12 and the host 20 must overcome the torque of the shaft to ensure that the host 20 and the keyboard 10 do not fall off during rotation.
[0142] In this embodiment, the keyboard 10 is composed of a main body 11, an outer casing 15, and a first connecting member 12. The two-in-one product 100 formed by combining the keyboard 10 in this embodiment possesses a unique high-end appearance, similar to foldable products on the market (such as foldable phones and foldable PCs). This embodiment cleverly designs the outer casing 15 to stagger the placement of the stylus, moving the storage location of the large-diameter stylus from inside the keyboard 10 to the outer side, thus avoiding thickening of the main body 11 of the keyboard 10 due to stylus storage and thus preserving its appearance.
[0143] Please continue reading. Figure 20A In some embodiments, the first rotating shaft mechanism 13 includes a first rotating shaft 131 and a connecting handle 132. One end of the first rotating shaft 131 is connected to the first connecting member 12, and the connecting handle 132 is connected to the main body 11. The connection between the first rotating shaft 131 and the first connecting member 12 can be riveted, and the connection between the connecting handle 132 and the main body 11 can be fastened with screws. This application does not limit the connection methods of the first rotating shaft 131 and the first connecting member 12, or the connection method of the connecting handle 132 and the main body 11.
[0144] In some embodiments, continue reading Figure 20A The connecting handle 132 includes a first shaft hole 1321. The other end of the first rotating shaft 131 passes through the first shaft hole 1321 and is able to rotate relative to the first shaft hole 1321 about a first axis (Y direction). The first rotating shaft 131 and the hole wall of the first shaft hole 1321 are pressed together, and the friction generated by the pressing of the hole wall when the first rotating shaft 131 rotates produces a torque S.
[0145] In some embodiments, the connecting handle 132 further includes a second shaft hole 1322. A first rotating shaft 131 passes through the second shaft hole 1322 and is rotatable relative to the second shaft hole 1322 about a first axis (Y direction). A gap exists between the first rotating shaft 131 and the second shaft hole 1322. The second shaft hole 1322 surrounds the first rotating shaft 131, ensuring that the first rotating shaft 131 is confined to rotation within the second shaft hole 1322, preventing displacement and loosening of the first rotating shaft 131 after frequent opening and closing of the 2-in-1 product 100, thus securing its assembly position in the keyboard 10 and extending the service life of the keyboard 10.
[0146] Figure 24A and Figure 24B This is a schematic diagram of the keyboard 10 according to some embodiments of this application. Please refer to... Figure 24A and 24B As shown in the figure, in some embodiments of this application, a stop block 133 is provided on the first rotating shaft 131, and a first stop structure and a second stop structure (not shown in the figure) are provided on the main body 11. When the first connecting member 12 rotates to the first position, the stop block 133 abuts against the first stop structure (see Figure 133). Figure 24A When the first connecting member 12 rotates to the second position, the stop block 133 abuts against the second stop structure (see...). Figure 24B The first stop structure determines the initial stop position of the rotation of the first connector 12, and the second stop structure determines the final stop position of the rotation of the first connector 12.
[0147] In this embodiment, the stop block 133 effectively matches the first stop structure and the second stop structure between the initial stop position and the final stop position, allowing the first connector 12 to switch between the first position and the second position. Simultaneously, it ensures that the first connector 12 will not continue to rotate due to rotational inertia in the first and second positions, making it difficult to maintain a fixed angle and preventing excessive looseness of the keyboard 10. Thus, the opening and closing function of the two-in-one product 100 and the keyboard 10 as a whole is satisfied, while maintaining stability in both the closed and unfolded states, facilitating user storage and use. It should be noted that this application does not limit the range of rotation angles of the first connector 12; its rotation range can be flexibly set according to actual usage needs.
[0148] Please refer to the previous document. Figure 18 The first connector 12 has a second surface P2 at one end along its thickness direction, and the second surface P2 is located on the front of the keyboard 10. In this embodiment, the connection structure is a second groove 1211 provided on the second surface P2. The groove curvature of the second groove 1211 is adapted to the curvature of the lower end of the host 20, so that the host 20 can be stably placed therein.
[0149] Figure 25This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device component 100 according to some embodiments of this application. Please refer to... Figure 25 In this embodiment, the first connector 12 includes a first spring pin connector 124, and the bottom wall of the second groove 1211 has a first opening (not shown in the figure) for exposing the contacts of the first spring pin connector 124. In some embodiments, the first spring pin connector 124 is a spring pin connector male socket.
[0150] Please continue reading. Figure 25 The first connector 12 has a first chamber 125, and the first chamber 125 has a circuit board connected to the first spring pin connector 124. The second end F2 of the first connector 12 has an opening that communicates with the first chamber 125. The circuit board extends from the inside of the first connector 12 to the inside of the main body 11 through the opening.
[0151] In some embodiments of this application, the 2-in-1 product 100 uses a spring-loaded pin module for wired charging. The female connector of the spring-loaded pin module is assembled and fixed inside the body of the main unit 20. The shape of the female connector matches the arc of the side of the main unit 20. The female connector is connected to the main board controller of the main unit 20 through a flexible printed circuit board (FPC). The male connector (first spring-loaded pin connector 124) of the spring-loaded pin module is fixed inside the first inner cover 122 of the first connector 12 (the fixing method is not limited, such as bonding). The male connector (first spring-loaded pin connector 124) is assembled as a whole on the first connector 12. A first opening is formed on the bottom wall of the second groove 1211 to expose and compress the contacts of the first spring-loaded pin connector 124, satisfying the conduction function requirements of the male and female connectors.
[0152] When there is rotational movement between the first connector 12 and the keyboard 10, the connection between the spring pin module male socket (first spring pin connector 124) and the controller body 11 adopts an FPC dynamic winding design. See Figure 25 The arrow in the image indicates that the FPC of the spring pin module male seat (first spring pin connector 124) is attached to the inner surface of the first housing 121, passes through the gap between the first housing 121 and the first inner cover 122 and extends into the body 11. At the same time, there is a certain amount of redundant space in the gap between the first housing 121 and the first inner cover 122 to accommodate the FPC.
[0153] In this embodiment, the design of the FPC in the spring pin module ensures that the host 20 and the keyboard 10 can achieve effective connection and real-time power supply and signal transmission from the closed state to the fully extended state of the 2-in-1 product 100. When the 2-in-1 product 100 is in the closed state, the compression is at its maximum; when the 2-in-1 product 100 is in the fully extended state, the compression is at its minimum. The compression of the male connector (first spring pin connector 124) contacts in the 2-in-1 product 100 from the closed state to the fully extended state meets the conduction threshold.
[0154] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of a connection structure according to this application. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 26 At least one insert structure 126 is provided on the fourth end F4 of the first connector 12, which is one embodiment of the connection structure. The insert structure 126 can be designed as a two-section convex hull or a continuous convex hull according to actual needs. The convex hull feature can be embedded inside the main body 20 to connect the main body 20 with the first connector 12. The main body 20 and the first connector 12 are attracted together by a bottom magnet provided inside, and the insert structure 126 can assist in the connection between the two. During the opening and closing movement of the two-in-one product 100, the insert structure 126 can also overcome the shaking caused by the rotation of the main body 20, ensuring a stable connection between the first connector 12 and the main body 20.
[0155] Figure 27A This is an exploded view of a two-in-one product 100 according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 27B This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly state of a two-in-one product 100 according to an embodiment of this application. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 27A and Figure 27B As shown in the figure, the connection structure on the first connector 12 of the keyboard 10 in the two-in-one product 100 is the aforementioned insert structure 126. In this embodiment, two insert structures 126 are provided on the first connector 12, which can be embedded in the host 20. Together with the magnets provided in the first connector 12, the host 20 and the first connector 12 are connected and fixed.
[0156] In addition, such as Figure 27A , Figure 27B The other structures of the two-in-one product 100 shown are as described above and will not be repeated here. For example, Figure 27A , Figure 27B The keyboard 10 in the 2-in-1 product 100 shown may further include a first hinge mechanism 13, through which the first connector 12 and the main body 11 are rotatably connected. The structure of the first hinge mechanism 13 can be referred to the above description. Figures 20A to 23 The description is omitted.
[0157] For example, Figure 27A , Figure 27BThe keyboard 10 in the 2-in-1 product 100 shown may also include an outer casing 15, which covers the torque hinge mechanism 130 and forms a stylus receiving slot 16. The specific structure of the outer casing 15 can be found in the above description. Figures 21 to 23 The details of that description will not be repeated here.
[0158] It should be noted that when the keyboard 10 of this application embodiment is used in conjunction with a tablet computer, there are several feasible ways to ensure that the tablet computer can be placed stably on the table. On the one hand, the tablet computer can be configured with a supporting shell component; on the other hand, the first connector 12 can be increased in its thickness direction so that it can cover a sufficient amount of the lower edge of the tablet computer to enhance the stability of the tablet computer when placed. This application does not impose strict limitations on this, as long as it can ensure that the tablet computer is placed stably on the table after the keyboard and tablet computer are combined, and there is no shaking, tipping or other situations that affect the user experience, and the normal connection and interaction functions between the keyboard and the tablet computer are not affected.
[0159] It is understood that the verticality and parallelism described in the embodiments of this application are not strictly vertical and parallel in a mathematical sense. The verticality here can be understood as a positional relationship that is close to vertical within the range of manufacturing and operational errors.
[0160] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0161] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A keyboard, characterized in that, The keyboard is used in conjunction with an electronic device; the keyboard includes: The main body has a first surface at one end along its thickness direction, and a key is provided on the first surface, the first surface being located on the front of the keyboard; A first connector, which is a rigid structure, includes a connecting structure for connecting the electronic device to the first connector; The main body includes a first end and a third end disposed opposite to each other along its width direction, and the first connector includes a second end and a fourth end disposed opposite to each other along its width direction. The first end and the second end are rotatably connected. The second end is rotatable relative to the first end about a first axis extending along a first direction, so that the first connector can rotate relative to the main body from a first position to a second position. The first direction is parallel to the length direction of the main body. When the first connector is in the first position, the electronic device connected to the first connector is disposed opposite to the main body; when the first connector is in the second position, the included angle between the electronic device connected to the first connector and the main body is greater than or equal to the first angle.
2. The keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the first connector is in the second position, along the width direction of the body, the first end and the second end are located between the third end and the fourth end, and the third end and the fourth end are in contact with a first plane located on one side of the keyboard, and the first end and the second end are spaced apart from the first plane.
3. The keyboard according to claim 2, characterized in that, The body has a third surface at the other end along its thickness direction, and a first protruding component is provided on the third surface; When the first connector is in the second position, the first protruding part is in contact with the first plane, and along the width direction of the body, the first protruding part is located between the first end and the third end.
4. The keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the width direction of the main body, the distance between the first protruding member and the first end is less than the distance between the first protruding member and the third end.
5. The keyboard according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first surface has a first groove, at least a portion of the inner cavity of the first groove is located in the first protruding member, and the first groove is used to accommodate a stylus.
6. The keyboard according to claim 3, characterized in that, The third end includes a second protruding component disposed on the third surface, and the third end is in contact with the first plane through the second protruding component.
7. The keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector includes a first outer shell, a first inner cover, and a first magnet. The first outer shell and the first inner cover are disposed opposite each other along the thickness direction of the first connector. The first inner cover is located on the front of the keyboard, the first outer shell is located on the back of the keyboard, and the first magnet is located between the first outer shell and the first inner cover.
8. The keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The keyboard also includes at least one first pivot mechanism, and the main body and the first connector are rotatably connected through the first pivot mechanism, which is a torque pivot mechanism.
9. The keyboard according to claim 8, characterized in that, The keyboard includes two torque shaft mechanisms, which are spaced apart along the length of the main body. The keyboard also includes an appearance component, the first part of which is disposed between the two torque shaft mechanisms to cover the gap between the main body and the first connector; wherein the first part forms a stylus receiving groove.
10. The keyboard according to claim 9, characterized in that, The exterior component also includes a second part connected to the first part, the second part being used to cover the torque shaft mechanism.
11. The keyboard according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first rotating shaft mechanism includes a first rotating shaft and a connecting handle. One end of the first rotating shaft is connected to the first connecting member, and the connecting handle is connected to the main body. The connecting handle includes a first shaft hole, and the other end of the first rotating shaft passes through the first shaft hole and is able to rotate relative to the first shaft hole about the first axis. The first rotating shaft and the hole wall of the first shaft hole are pressed together.
12. The keyboard according to claim 11, characterized in that, The connecting handle further includes a second shaft hole, in which the first rotating shaft passes and is able to rotate relative to the second shaft hole about the first axis; there is a gap between the first rotating shaft and the hole wall of the second shaft hole.
13. The keyboard according to claim 12, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a first stop structure and a second stop structure, and a stop block is provided on the first rotating shaft. When the first connecting member rotates to the first position, the stop block abuts against the first stop structure; when the first connecting member rotates to the second position, the stop block abuts against the second stop structure.
14. The keyboard according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first connector has a second surface at one end along its thickness direction, and the second surface is located on the front of the keyboard; The connection structure is a second groove disposed on the second surface.
15. The keyboard according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first connector includes a first spring pin connector, and the bottom wall of the second groove has a first opening for exposing the contacts of the first spring pin connector.
16. The keyboard according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first spring pin connector is a male spring pin connector.
17. The keyboard according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first connector has a first chamber, and the first chamber has a circuit board connected to the first spring pin connector; The second end of the first connector has an opening communicating with the first chamber, and the circuit board extends from the inside of the first connector to the inside of the main body through the opening.
18. The keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The keyboard also includes a touch panel located on the first surface.
19. The keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection structure is a insert structure, which is disposed on the fourth end of the first connector.
20. The keyboard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first angle is 110°.
21. An electronic device component, characterized in that, The electronic device component includes an electronic device and a keyboard as described in any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the electronic device is connected to the connection structure.