Protective cover for electronic device and its touch operation button

Abstract

To provide an electronic device protective cover and its touch operation button, which are convenient to operate and greatly improve a user's usage experience. [Solution] The device includes a touch transmission member 10 for attaching to a touch button of a mobile phone 200, an attachment member 20 fixed to the protective cover body, and a connecting member for fixing the touch transmission member to the attachment member, the attachment member having a first attachment hole that fits in accordance with the connecting member, the connecting member having a second attachment hole that fits in accordance with the touch transmission member, and the connecting member having a deformable deformation portion on both the inside and outside to surround the touch transmission member, the overall structure is small, and the touch buttons of the mobile phone can be indirectly operated by operating the touch transmission member, which can adapt to the user's usual habitual operating feel.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic device protective cases, and more particularly to an electronic device protective cover and its touch-operated button. [Background technology]

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, the technology beauty industry has been born as a new industry. Fashion IT brands are developing with the diversification of the market. With the increase in mobile phone brands and functions, mobile phone protective cases are diversified, and are divided into PC cases, leather, silica gel, fabric, hard plastic, leather covers, metal reinforced glass cases, soft plastic, wool, silk and other types according to materials. Mobile phone protective cases not only make mobile phones more unique as accessories, but also protect mobile phones from damage caused by falls, trauma, water and impact.

[0003] For some mobile phones that use touch-type operation buttons, the buttons do not have the structure of an actual mechanical button. Therefore, in order to avoid affecting user operation, current electronic device protective covers and their touch operation buttons generally adopt a method of directly drilling holes in the electronic device protective covers and their touch operation buttons. However, such a simple and rough structural design makes the use experience of the electronic device protective covers and their touch operation buttons relatively poor, and there is no comfortable tactile feeling of the deformation and vibration of the actual mechanical button during touch operation. Therefore, it is necessary to design a new electronic device protective cover and its touch operation button to meet the market demand. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE The objective of the present invention is to provide an electronic device protective cover and its touch operation button, which can satisfactorily solve the above-mentioned problems in view of the shortcomings of the prior art. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above requirements, the technical solutions adopted in this invention to solve the technical problems are:

[0006] The touch operation button includes a touch transmission member for attaching to a touch button of a mobile phone, an attachment member fixed to a protective cover body, and a connecting member for fixing the touch transmission member to the attachment member, the attachment member having a first attachment hole that corresponds to and fits the connecting member, the connecting member having a second attachment hole that corresponds to the touch transmission member, and the connecting member having a deformation portion that can be deformed on both the inside and outside so as to surround the touch transmission member.

[0007] In the touch operation button described in the present invention, the touch transmission member includes an insulating seat that is attached to the touch button of a mobile phone, and a first conductive member that penetrates both the inner and outer sides of the insulating seat, the first conductive members are provided in plurality and arranged along the longitudinal direction of the touch button of the mobile phone, the touch transmission member further includes an insulating sheet provided on the outside of the insulating seat, and the insulating sheet has a second conductive member corresponding to the first conductive member on its side wall facing the insulating seat.

[0008] In the touch operation button described in the present invention, the first conductive member includes a conductive plate provided on each side wall of the insulating seat, and a conductive connecting member connecting the two conductive plates, and the conductive connecting member penetrates the insulating seat.

[0009] In the touch button described in the present invention, the insulating seat has a through hole penetrating both inner and outer side walls thereof, and the conductive connecting member is provided on the inner wall of the through hole.

[0010] In the touch button described in the present invention, the second conductive member is a conductive adhesive.

[0011] In the touch operation button described in the present invention, the connecting member is made of a silica gel material and includes an annular connecting member, a bottom plate member that is attached to the inner wall of the insulating sheet, and a first tubular member and a second tubular member that are installed in order from the inside to the outside, the annular connecting member is positioned at the first tubular member and one end that is away from the mobile phone, the insulating sheet is positioned in the inner cavity of the first tubular member, the second mounting hole is positioned on the bottom plate member, the second tubular member is connected to the mounting member, and the first tubular member, the second tubular member and the annular connecting member are installed integrally.

[0012] In the touch-operated button described in the present invention, the outer wall of the second tubular member has an extension coaxially formed at one end facing the mobile phone, and the mounting member has a positioning step recessed into the side wall facing the mobile phone that fits the extension.

[0013] In the touch button described in the present invention, the extension and the base plate member are respectively provided with a first annular support plate and a second annular support plate coaxially on the side walls facing the mobile phone.

[0014] In the touch operation button described in the present invention, the mounting member is an annular plate, the connecting member is disposed in the inner cavity of the annular plate, and the outer wall of the annular plate is detachably connected to the protective cover body.

[0015] The present invention also provides an electronic device protective cover, which includes the touch operation button, and further includes a protective cover body for providing protection to a mobile phone, the touch operation button being disposed on a side wall of the protective cover body. Effect of the Invention

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that the overall structure is small and easy to operate; the touch buttons of the mobile phone can be indirectly operated by operating the touch transmission member, which can adapt to the user's normal and habitual operating feel and greatly improve the user's usage experience; and it also has the effect of sealing the mounting holes, which can prevent dust and foreign objects from entering the inside of the protective cover body and scratching the surface of the mobile phone. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] In order to more clearly describe the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the present invention will be further described below in combination with drawings and embodiments, and the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor for those skilled in the art.

[0018] [Figure 1] 2 is a diagram showing the overall structure of the electronic device protective cover and its touch operation button according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is an exploded view of an electronic device protective cover and its touch operation button according to the present invention; [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a partial structure of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a view from another perspective of FIG. 3. [Diagram 5] 4 is an exploded view of a touch transmission member of a touch operation button according to the present invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an end view of the insulator in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device protective cover and its touch operation button according to the present invention when assembled; [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a partial structure of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. in the specification, claims and drawings of the present invention are not intended to describe a particular order but to distinguish different objects. Also, the terms "comprise" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0020] Reference to an "embodiment" in this specification means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in combination with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Appearances of this phrase in various places in the specification do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment, nor do they refer to embodiments that are mutually exclusive with other embodiments, independent or alternative. Those skilled in the art will understand, explicitly or implicitly, that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0021] "Multiple" refers to two or more than two. "And / or" describes a relationship between related objects, and indicates that there may be three relationships, such as A and / or B, and can indicate three cases: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. The sign " / " generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0022] Additionally, all directional terms such as "up, down, left, right, top, bottom, vertical" and the like refer to the normal use orientation of an apparatus or device described in this invention.

[0023] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following provides a clear and complete description of the combination of technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, but obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without paying creative labor belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 to 8, the touch operation button of a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a touch transmission member 10 for attaching to a touch button of a mobile phone 200, an attachment member 20 fixed to a protective cover body 100, and a connection member 30 for fixing the touch transmission member 10 to the attachment member 20. The attachment member 20 is made of PC material, and can of course be made of metal material, as long as it is made of a material that ensures relatively good structural support strength. In addition, the side wall of the attachment member 20 is provided with mylar 40 for protecting the painted surface of the mobile phone. The attachment member 20 is provided with a first attachment hole 21 that corresponds to and fits the connection member 30. The connection member 30 is provided with a second attachment hole 3a that corresponds to the touch transmission member 10. The connection member 30 is provided with a deformable deformation portion 3b on both the inside and outside to surround the touch transmission member 10.

[0026] This touch operation button has a small overall structure and is convenient to operate. By operating the touch transmission member 10, the touch button of the mobile phone can be indirectly operated. During the pressing process, the deformation part 3b can provide an inward and outward moving stroke for the touch transmission member 10, which can adapt to the user's normal and habitual operating feel, and provide the operating feel of a mechanical button when pressed, greatly improving the user's usage experience. It also has the effect of sealing the mounting hole, which can prevent dust and foreign matter from entering the inside of the protective cover body and scratching the surface of the mobile phone.

[0027] In the touch operation button of the present invention, the touch transmission member 10 includes an insulating seat 11 attached to the touch button of the mobile phone, and a first conductive member 12 penetrating both the inside and outside of the insulating seat 11. The first conductive member 12 is provided in plurality and arranged along the longitudinal direction of the touch button of the mobile phone to form a linear capacitive touch matrix. By forming a linear touch matrix, it is possible to realize a corresponding slide operation on the touch button of the mobile phone when sliding touching, for example, to control the enlargement or reduction of the mobile phone's camera screen when sliding up and down, or to increase or decrease the volume. The touch transmission member 10 further includes an insulating sheet 13 provided on the outer side of the insulating seat 11, and a second conductive member 50 is provided on the side wall of the insulating sheet 13 facing the insulating seat 11 corresponding to the first conductive member 12. When installed, there is a capacitive induction gap between the first conductive member 12 and the touch button of the mobile phone, so as to realize capacitive touch induction. Here, the installation of the insulating sheet 13 not only enables a finger to form a capacitive trigger with the second conductive member 50, but also plays a role in providing protection for the second conductive member 50, the first conductive member 12 and the insulating seat 11.

[0028] In the touch operation button of the present invention, the first conductive member 12 includes conductive plates 121 respectively provided on both side walls of the insulating base 11, and a conductive connecting member 122 connecting the two conductive plates 121. The first conductive member 12 is made of copper or other materials with good conductivity, and in this embodiment, a material with good electrical conductivity is preferred. The conductive connecting member 122 penetrates the insulating base 11. Further, the insulating base 11 is provided with a through hole 110 penetrating both inner and outer side walls, and the conductive connecting member 122 is provided on the inner wall of the through hole 110, which facilitates processing using the conventional copper foil conductive process on both sides of the circuit board and avoids cost increases due to process changes.

[0029] In the touch button of the present invention, the second conductive member 50 is made of a conductive adhesive so that it can be easily attached to the inner wall of the insulating sheet 13.

[0030] In the touch button of the present invention, the connection member 30 is made of a silica gel material, and includes an annular connection member 31, a bottom plate member 32 attached to the inner wall of the insulating sheet 13, and a first tubular member 33 and a second tubular member 34 arranged in order from the inside to the outside. The annular connection member 31 is located at the first tubular member 33 and at one end away from the mobile phone. The insulating sheet 13 is located in the inner cavity of the first tubular member 33. The second mounting hole 21 is located on the bottom plate member 32 and fits the outer circumferential contour of the insulating sheet 11. The length and width of the insulating sheet are greater than those of the second mounting hole 21. The second tubular member 34 is connected to the mounting member 20. The first tubular member 33, the second tubular member 34 and the annular connection member 31 are located at the end away from the mobile phone. The member 31 is integrally installed. Specifically, the width of the second tubular member 34 in the inner and outer directions is greater than that of the first tubular member 33. After installation, the insulating seat 11 and the insulating sheet 13 are both positioned in the inner cavity of the second tubular member 34. After installation, the connecting member 30 and the touch transmission member 10 are both positioned in the inner cavity of the mounting member 20. By combining the first tubular member 33, the second tubular member 34 and the annular connecting member 31, when the insulating sheet 13 is pressed, the insulating seat 11 and the second tubular member 34 are deformed inward, which can realize the operation mode of a mechanical button, and can also be automatically reset due to the elasticity of the silica gel after pressing.

[0031] In the touch button described in the present invention, the outer wall of the second tubular member 34 has an extension 341 coaxially formed at one end facing the mobile phone, and the mounting member 20 has a positioning stage 23 recessed into its side wall facing the mobile phone to fit the extension 341. The extension 341 and the base member 32 have a first annular support plate 60 and a second annular support plate 70 coaxially formed at their side wall facing the mobile phone, and the extension 341 and the second annular support plate 70 are attached and fixed together on the positioning stage 23 during mounting. The second annular support plate 70 can ensure that the circumferential parts of the second tubular member 34 are synchronously deformed inwardly or outwardly. The first annular support plate 60 can ensure that pressure is evenly transmitted to the circumferential side wall of the first tubular member 33 when pressing the insulating sheet, further ensuring the consistency of the pressing movement of the entire insulating seat 11.

[0032] In the touch operation button described in the present invention, the mounting member 20 is an annular plate, the connecting member 30 is provided in the inner cavity of the annular plate, and the outer wall of the annular plate is detachably connected to the protective cover body 100. Specifically, a positioning groove 24 is provided on the outer peripheral side wall of the annular plate. Further, it is easy to install a positioning rib 101 that fits the positioning groove 24 on the protective cover body 100, thereby facilitating detachable connection.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] This embodiment is basically the same as embodiment 1, so the same points will not be described further. However, as for the differences, an electronic device protective cover is also provided. As shown in Figures 1-2 and 7-8, the electronic device protective cover including the touch operation button of embodiment 1 further includes a protective cover body 100 that provides protection for a mobile phone, and the touch operation button is provided on the side wall 100 of the protective cover body, specifically, on the right side wall of the protective cover body 100. The mounting member 20 and the protective cover body 100 can be integrally connected, and may be designed to be detachably connected, and the embodiment is preferably designed to be detachably connected. Furthermore, a mounting window 102 that fits the mounting member 20 is provided on the side wall of the protective cover body 100, and a positioning rib 101 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting window 102. Correspondingly, a positioning groove 24 that fits the positioning rib 101 is provided on the outer peripheral side wall of the mounting member 20.

[0035] It should be understood that those skilled in the art may make improvements or modifications according to the above description, and all of these improvements and modifications should fall within the scope of protection of the registration claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A touch operation button comprising: a touch transmission member for attaching to a touch button of a mobile phone; an attachment member fixed to a protective cover body; and a connecting member for fixing the touch transmission member to the attachment member, wherein the attachment member is provided with a first attachment hole that corresponds to and fits the connecting member, the connecting member is provided with a second attachment hole that corresponds to the touch transmission member, and the connecting member is provided with a deformation portion that can be deformed on both the inner and outer sides so as to surround the touch transmission member.

2. 2. The touch operation button according to claim 1, wherein the touch transmission member includes an insulating seat attached to a touch button of a mobile phone, and a first conductive member penetrating both the inside and outside of the insulating seat, the first conductive members being provided in plurality and arranged along the longitudinal direction of the touch button of the mobile phone, the touch transmission member further includes an insulating sheet provided on the outside of the insulating seat, and the insulating sheet has a second conductive member provided on its side wall facing the insulating seat in correspondence with the first conductive member.

3. The touch operation button according to claim 2, characterized in that the first conductive member includes a conductive plate provided on each side wall of the insulating seat and a conductive connecting member connecting the two conductive plates, the conductive connecting member penetrating the insulating seat.

4. The touch button according to claim 3 , wherein the insulating seat has a through hole penetrating both inner and outer side walls thereof, and the conductive connection member is provided on an inner wall of the through hole.

5. The touch operation button according to claim 2 , wherein the second conductive member is a conductive adhesive.

6. The touch operation button of claim 2, characterized in that the connecting member is made of a silica gel material, and includes an annular connecting member, a bottom plate member that is attached to the inner wall of the insulating sheet, and a first tubular member and a second tubular member that are installed in order from the inside to the outside, the annular connecting member is positioned at one end of the first tubular member and away from the mobile phone, the insulating sheet is positioned in the inner cavity of the first tubular member, the second mounting hole is positioned on the bottom plate member, the second tubular member is connected to the mounting member, and the first tubular member, the second tubular member, and the annular connecting member are installed integrally to together form the deformation portion.

7. The touch operation button according to claim 6, wherein an extension is coaxially provided on an outer wall of the second tubular member at one end facing the mobile phone, and a positioning step that fits the extension is recessed in the side wall of the mounting member facing the mobile phone.

8. The touch operation button according to claim 7 , wherein the extending portion and the bottom plate member each have a first annular support plate and a second annular support plate, which are coaxially provided on a side wall facing the mobile phone.

9. The electronic device protective cover and its touch operation button described in claim 1, characterized in that the mounting member is an annular plate, the connecting member is provided in an inner cavity of the annular plate, and the outer wall of the annular plate is detachably connected to the protective cover body.

10. An electronic device protective cover, further comprising a protective cover main body that includes the touch operation button according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and provides protection for a mobile phone, wherein the touch operation button is provided on a side wall of the protective cover main body. An electronic device protective cover.

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