Input apparatus and electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an input apparatus and an electronic device. The input apparatus comprises an input assembly and a support assembly; the input assembly comprises an input apparatus main body and a connecting assembly connected to the input apparatus main body; the support assembly is connected to the input assembly; the support assembly can be detachably connected to and support a system unit; and the system unit can move to different target heights with respect to the input apparatus main body. The connecting assembly comprises a signal line and a take-up and release assembly, a first end of the signal line being connected to the input apparatus main body, and a second end of the signal line being provided with an electric connector detachably connected to the system unit; the electric connector can synchronously move along with the system unit; and the take-up and release assembly can take up and release the signal line along with the movement of the electric connector. The input apparatus and the electronic device provided in the present disclosure enable the display height of the electronic device to be flexibly adjustable.

Description

Input device and electronic equipment

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No.: 202311433738.2 filed in China on October 31, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to the field of display technology, and in particular to an input device and an electronic device. Background Art

[0004] With the development of modern technology, multifunctional electronic products are increasingly popular. Take computers, for example. Two-in-one computers, inspired by the design of a laptop (PC) and a mainframe computer, combine the advantages of both. These lightweight, portable two-in-one computers are suitable for both entertainment and work, and can be freely transformed into a PC or tablet in various settings, such as the office, home, and outdoors. They have gradually become popular among consumers, and are already replacing traditional laptops. However, the detachable two-in-one computers mentioned in the related art do not have adjustable display screen heights when used in laptop scenarios, making them unsuitable for users who require different display heights.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide an input device and an electronic device, wherein the display height of the electronic device is flexibly adjustable.

[0007] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure are as follows:

[0008] An input device is used to cooperate with a host to form an electronic device with at least two usage states; the input device comprises:

[0009] an input assembly, the input assembly comprising an input device body and a connecting assembly connected to the input device body; and

[0010] a support assembly connected to the input assembly, the support assembly being detachably connected to and supporting the host, and the host being movable to different target heights relative to the input device body;

[0011] Among them, the connecting component includes a signal line and a retractable component, the first end of the signal line is connected to the input device body, the second end of the signal line is provided with an electrical connector that is detachably connected to the host, and the electrical connector can move synchronously with the host, and the retractable component can retract and extend the signal line as the electrical connector moves.

[0012] Exemplarily, the retractable assembly includes:

[0013] a first guide rail member fixed relative to the input device body; and

[0014] A sliding member, wherein the first end of the signal line is fixed relative to the input device body, and a middle portion of the signal line is wound around the sliding member. The sliding member can be pulled by the signal line as the electrical connector moves, and slide along the first guide rail member toward or away from the first end to retract and release the signal line.

[0015] Exemplarily, the retractable assembly further includes:

[0016] a first elastic telescopic member, wherein the telescopic direction of the first elastic telescopic member is the sliding direction of the sliding member; wherein one end of the first elastic telescopic member along the telescopic direction is limited, and the other end is connected to a side of the sliding member close to the first end; the first elastic telescopic member can be compressed as the sliding member slides in a direction close to the first end to generate an elastic restoring force, so that the sliding member resets when the pulling force of the signal line is removed.

[0017] Exemplarily, the first guide rail component includes:

[0018] A first frame member, the first frame member is provided with a first accommodating space, the first accommodating space has a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall both extend along the sliding direction of the sliding member and are arranged opposite to each other, at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall is provided with a first guide rail portion extending along the sliding direction; the sliding member and the first elastic telescopic member are at least partially accommodated in the first accommodating space, and the sliding member is provided with a first sliding portion, and the first sliding portion is slidably matched with the first guide rail portion.

[0019] Exemplarily, a guide groove is provided on a side surface of the sliding member for winding the signal line, the signal line is accommodated in the guide groove, and the bottom of the guide groove is in an arc shape.

[0020] Exemplarily, at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall is further provided with a guide portion extending along the sliding direction; and the sliding member is further provided with a guide adapter portion for guiding and cooperating with the guide portion.

[0021] Exemplarily, the first frame member also includes: a first side portion and a second side portion located on opposite sides of the first accommodating space in the sliding direction of the sliding member, the first side portion being closer to the first end of the signal line than the second side portion, and the first elastic telescopic member being pressed between the first side portion and the sliding member so that the first side portion limits one end of the first elastic telescopic member along the telescopic direction.

[0022] Exemplarily, the sliding member is further provided with a first limiting portion for limiting the other end portion of the first elastic and telescopic member.

[0023] Exemplarily, the connecting component also includes a locking component, which can switch between a locked state and an unlocked state; wherein, in the locked state, the locking component locks the signal line at a target position to prevent the signal line from being retracted; in the unlocked state, the locking component releases the signal line to allow the signal line to be retracted.

[0024] Exemplarily, the locking assembly includes:

[0025] a second guide rail member extending in a predetermined direction and having a wire threading opening at one end thereof in the extending direction, through which the signal line passes; and

[0026] An operable member, the operable member being movably connected to the second guide rail member along the predetermined direction between a first position and a second position so as to switch the locking assembly between the locked state and the unlocked state; wherein,

[0027] When the operable member is in the first position, it is close to the threading port to cooperate with the periphery of the threading port to squeeze the signal wire to lock the signal wire; when the operable member is in the second position, it is away from the threading port to release the signal wire.

[0028] Exemplarily, the locking assembly further includes:

[0029] A second elastic telescopic member, the telescopic direction of the second elastic telescopic member is the moving direction of the operable member; wherein, one end of the second elastic telescopic member along its telescopic direction is limited, and the other end is connected to the operable member, and the second elastic telescopic member can generate the elastic supporting force when the operable member is in the first position, so as to push the operable member against the threading port.

[0030] Exemplarily, the second guide rail member has a first mating surface for slidingly mating with the operable member, and the operable member has a second mating surface for slidingly mating with the second guide rail member; wherein, a second limiting portion is provided on the first mating surface, and a second limiting adapter portion is provided on the second mating surface, and the second limiting portion and the second limiting adapter portion cooperate with each other to limit the operable member to the first position or the second position.

[0031] Exemplarily, the second limiting portion includes a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion arranged at a first distance along the moving direction of the operable member, and the second limiting adapter portion includes a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove arranged at a second distance along the moving direction of the operable member, and the first distance is greater than the second distance; wherein, when the operable member is in the first position, the first limiting protrusion is engaged in the first limiting groove; when the operable member is in the second position, the second limiting protrusion is engaged in the second limiting groove.

[0032] Exemplarily, the operable member includes:

[0033] a sliding portion slidably connected to the second guide rail member;

[0034] a toggle portion, wherein the toggle portion is capable of pushing the sliding portion to move relative to the second guide rail member under the action of an external force, and the sliding portion and the toggle portion are parallel to the moving direction of the operable member; and

[0035] A connecting portion, wherein the connecting portion is connected between the sliding portion and the toggle portion, and the connecting portion is arranged at an angle relative to the sliding portion and the toggle portion, and the connecting portion is provided with a third limiting portion for limiting the second elastic telescopic member; one end of the second elastic telescopic member is limited along its telescopic direction, and the other end is limited by the third limiting portion and abuts against the connecting portion.

[0036] Exemplarily, the second guide rail member includes:

[0037] A second frame member, the second frame member is provided with a second accommodating space extending along the moving direction of the operable member, and a gap extending along the moving direction of the operable member is provided on one side of the second accommodating space; wherein the sliding portion and the second elastic telescopic member are at least partially accommodated in the second accommodating space, and the connecting portion extends from the gap so that the toggle portion is located outside the second accommodating space.

[0038] Exemplarily, the second frame member also includes: a third side portion and a fourth side portion located on opposite sides of the second accommodating space in the moving direction of the operable member, the threading port is located on the third side portion, and the second elastic telescopic member is pressed between the fourth side portion and the operable member in a compressed state.

[0039] Exemplarily, the second frame member is further provided with a support portion located outside the second accommodating space, the support portion has a support surface for supporting the electrical connector, and a channel for the signal line to pass through is provided between the support surface and the wire threading opening.

[0040] Exemplarily, the connecting component also includes a shell component, which is connected to the input device body, and a cavity is formed inside the shell component. The retractable component is accommodated in the cavity. A signal line inlet and a signal line outlet are provided on the shell component. The signal line extends into the cavity through the signal line inlet and extends out of the cavity through the signal line outlet; the signal line outlet is adapted to the electrical connector to engage with or separate from the electrical connector.

[0041] Exemplarily, a plurality of wire-holding posts are provided on the inner side wall of the housing component at positions close to the signal line inlet. The signal line is wound between the wire-holding posts to be fixed by the wire-holding posts.

[0042] An electronic device, comprising:

[0043] Host; and

[0044] An input device as described above.

[0045] The beneficial effects brought about by the embodiments of the present disclosure are as follows:

[0046] In the input device and electronic device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, the input device includes an input component and a support component, the input component is provided with an input device body and a connection component, the support component is detachably connected to and supports the host, the connection component is connected to the input device body, the connection component includes a signal line and a retractable component, a first end of the signal line is connected to the input device body, a second end of the signal line is provided with an electrical connector, the electrical connector can be detachably connected to the host and can move synchronously with the host, and the retractable component can retract and extend the signal line as the electrical connector moves.

[0047] In this way, the host can be removed from the support assembly and input assembly and used independently as a standalone host. The host can also be supported on the support assembly and electrically connected to the input device body via an electrical connector, thereby being used in combination with the input device, thereby enabling the electronic device to have at least two usage states. When the input device and host are used in combination, the host can be moved on the support assembly and relative to the input device body to different target heights. During the movement of the host, the electrical connector connected to the host can move synchronously with the host, and the signal line between the input device body and the host can be retracted and extended with the movement of the electrical connector, thereby achieving flexible height adjustment of the host to meet the different needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in an application scenario;

[0049] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in another application scenario;

[0050] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure in another application scenario;

[0051] FIG4 is a schematic diagram showing an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure when the host is used alone;

[0052] FIG5 is a schematic diagram showing several usage states of a support assembly in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the angles between the support plate and the support frame in the support assembly shown in (a), (b), and (c) of FIG4 are different;

[0053] FIG6 is a schematic diagram showing the assembly structure of the connection component in the input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0054] FIG7 shows an exploded view of a connection component in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0055] FIG8 is a schematic structural diagram of a housing in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0056] FIG9 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of the signal line and the clamping post at the local position indicated by the dotted line frame F in FIG7 ;

[0057] FIG10 is a schematic structural diagram of a cover body in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0058] FIG11 is a schematic structural diagram of an operable component in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0059] FIG12 is a schematic structural diagram of a first frame member in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0060] FIG13 is a schematic structural diagram of a sliding member in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0061] FIG14 is a schematic structural diagram of a second frame member in the input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0062] FIG15 is a schematic diagram showing the structure of an electrical connector in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0063] FIG16 is a schematic diagram showing the assembly structure of the interface between the electrical connector and the host in the electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0064] FIG17 is a schematic diagram showing the assembly structure of the electrical connector and the signal line outlet in the input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0065] FIG18 is a top view showing the assembled structure of the retractable component and the housing when the electrical connector of the input device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is in an initial state;

[0066] FIG19 is a schematic structural diagram of a locking assembly in an unlocked state in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0067] FIG20 is a top view showing the assembled structure of the retractable component and the housing when the signal line in the input device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure moves along with the host, pulling the sliding member toward the first end of the signal line;

[0068] FIG21 is a schematic structural diagram showing a locking assembly in a locked state in an input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0069] FIG22 is a schematic structural diagram showing the electrical connector of the input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure being engaged with the interface of the host;

[0070] FIG23 is a schematic structural diagram showing the electrical connector of the input device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure when it is separated from the interface of the host. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0071] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of the embodiments. Based on the described embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0072] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure should have the usual meanings understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which this disclosure belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one", "an" or "the" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the existence of at least one. Words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing before the word include the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Words such as "connect" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0073] The input device provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure is used to cooperate with a host computer to form an electronic device with at least two usage states. The input device is a device that allows a user to perform input operations, and may include but is not limited to a keyboard with mechanical buttons or a touchpad without mechanical buttons.

[0074] For example, if the host is a tablet computer, the input device can be connected to the host to enable the electronic device to be used as a laptop computer. The input device can also be detached from the host to enable the electronic device to be used as a tablet computer independently. It is understood that the host is not limited to a tablet computer and can also be a display device such as a mobile phone or a game console.

[0075] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the input device 1 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure may include: an input component 10 and a support component 20, the input component 10 includes an input device body 11, and a connection component 12 connected to the input device body 11; the support component 20 is connected to the input component 10, and the support component 20 can be detachably connected to and support the host 2, and the host 2 can be moved to different target heights relative to the input device body 11; the connection component 12 includes a signal line 120 and a retractable component 121. Please refer to Figure 7, the first end 120A of the signal line 120 is connected to the input device body 11, and the second end 120B of the signal line 120 is provided with an electrical connector 122 that is detachably connected to the host 2, and the electrical connector 122 can move synchronously with the host 2, and the retractable component 121 can retract and extend the signal line 120 as the electrical connector 122 moves, so that the length of the signal line 120 adapts to the height change of the host 2.

[0076] In the above solution, as shown in FIG4 , the host 2 can be removed from the support assembly 20 and the input assembly 10 and used alone as an independent host 2; as shown in FIG1 to FIG3 , the host 2 can also be supported on the support assembly 20 and electrically connected to the input device body 11 via the electrical connector 122, and used in combination with the input device, thereby realizing the function of the electronic device having at least two usage states. When the input device and the host 2 are used in combination, the host 2 can move on the support assembly 20 and move to different target heights relative to the input device body 11. During the movement of the host 2, the electrical connector 122 connected to the host 2 can move synchronously with the host 2, and the signal line 120 between the input device body 11 and the host 2 will be retracted and extended with the movement of the electrical connector 122, thereby realizing the purpose of flexible and adjustable height of the host 2 to meet the different needs of users.

[0077] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the support assembly 20 may be a leather case, etc., and the host 2 may be moved to different target heights on the support assembly 20 and supported by the support assembly 20. Any suitable connecting components such as magnetic adsorption components and snap-on connecting components may be provided on the support assembly 20 to fix the host 2 at the target height.

[0078] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, when the host 2 is connected to the input device 1, the height of the host 2 relative to the input device body 11 can be adjusted to multiple target heights. For example, the target heights of the host 2 can include 0mm, 25mm, and 50mm. Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the electronic device in use with the host 2 at a target height of 0mm; Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the electronic device in use with the host 2 at a target height of 25mm; and Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the electronic device in use with the host 2 at a target height of 50mm. Of course, it is understood that the target height of the host 2 is not limited to this.

[0079] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the support assembly 20 is foldable relative to the input device body 11. Referring to Figures 1 to 5 , the support assembly 20 may include a carrier plate 21 and a support frame 22. The carrier plate 21 has a carrier surface for supporting the host 2, and may be in the shape of a plate or any other suitable structure. The support frame 22 is used to support the carrier plate 21 on an object such as a desktop. The support frame 22 is rotatable relative to the carrier plate 21 so that the angle between the support frame 22 and the carrier plate 21 is adjustable, thereby adjusting the viewing angle of the host 2 on the carrier plate 21 to suit different user needs. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structure when the carrier plate 21 and the support frame 22 are adjusted to different angles.

[0080] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG6 , the connection assembly 12 may include a shell member 124. The shell member 124 may be connected to the input device body 11 as shown in FIG1 to FIG4 . As shown in FIG7 , a cavity A1 is formed inside the shell member 124, and the retractable assembly 121 may be accommodated in the cavity A1. As shown in FIG8 , a signal line inlet 124A is provided on the shell member 124. As shown in FIG7 , a signal line outlet 124B is also provided on the shell member 124. The signal line 120 extends into the cavity A1 through the signal line inlet 124A and extends out of the cavity A1 through the signal line outlet 124B.

[0081] In the above solution, the connecting component 12 includes a shell member 124, which can be easily fixedly connected to the input device body 11, and the retractable component 121 is placed in the cavity A1 of the shell member 124, which can protect the retractable component 121 and improve the appearance.

[0082] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG7 , the housing member 124 may include a housing 1241 and a cover 1242, wherein the housing 1241 and the cover 1242 engage with each other to form the cavity A1. In one exemplary embodiment, the housing 1241 and the cover 1242 are connected by ultrasonic welding. Of course, it is understood that the housing 1241 and the cover 1242 may also be connected by other methods.

[0083] In an exemplary embodiment, the housing 1241 can be connected to the input device body 11 to form an integral unit with the input device body 11. To more clearly illustrate the internal structure, as shown in FIG8 , the housing 1241 can be provided with a signal line inlet 124A, through which the signal line 120 can enter the cavity A1 within the housing member 124.

[0084] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG8 , the shell 1241 may extend along the long side of the input device body 11 in a long strip shape, and a plurality of hollow holes 124C are distributed in the extension direction thereof. The provision of these hollow holes 124C can facilitate intuitive observation of the signal line 120 when the signal line 120 is buried inside the shell member 124, so as to facilitate installation and prevent problems such as the signal line 120 being stuck when assembled with the retractable component 121.

[0085] In addition, in some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, a plurality of wire-holding posts 1243 are provided on the inner wall of the shell member 124 near the signal line entrance 124A. The signal line 120 is wound between the plurality of wire-holding posts 1243 to be fixed by the wire-holding posts 1243.

[0086] In the above solution, the first end 120A of the signal line 120 extends from the input device body 11, enters the housing member 124 through the signal line inlet 124A, and can be wound around the multi-wire clamping post 1243 to be fixed.

[0087] Several of the clamping posts 1243 can be arranged in a non-linear pattern, for example, three clamping posts 1243 can be arranged in a triangular pattern. This allows the signal cable 120 to be wrapped around the clamping posts 1243 in a snake-like pattern, securely securing the signal cable 120 by leveraging the friction and compressive forces between the clamping posts 1243 and the signal cable 120. This approach offers a simple structure and facilitates assembly and disassembly of the signal cable 120. It is understood that in other embodiments, other methods can be used to secure the first end 120A of the signal cable 120.

[0088] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the signal line outlet 124B and the electrical connector 122 can be engaged or separated. With this arrangement, when the input device does not need to be connected to the host 2, the signal line 120 can be completely accommodated in the cavity A1 of the shell member 124 by the retraction and extension of the retraction component 121. At this time, the electrical connector 122 can be engaged with the signal line outlet 124B. As shown in Figure 17, the electrical connector 122 is engaged with the signal line outlet 124B. For ease of explanation, the use state of the input device when the electrical connector 122 is in the signal line outlet 124B can be referred to as the initial state of the input device herein. When the input device 1 needs to be connected to the host 2, the electrical connector 122 can be separated from the signal line outlet 124B and connected to the host 2. The signal line 120 passes through the signal line outlet 124B during the retraction and extension process. Please refer to Figure 21 for a schematic diagram of the electrical connector 122 being separated from the signal line outlet 124B.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the electrical connector 122 may be a pogo pin connector or any other suitable connector structure. As shown in FIG15 , the electrical connector 122 may be provided with a pin 1221 and an elastic hook 1222. As shown in FIG16 , the elastic hook 1222 may be engaged with the interface 201 on the host 2, and the pin 1221 may be connected to the interface on the host 2 for signal transmission. As shown in FIG17 , the signal line outlet 124B on the shell member 124 may be engaged with the elastic hook 1222, or, as shown in FIG21 , the signal line outlet 124B on the shell member 124 may be engaged with and separated from the elastic hook 1222.

[0090] In this way, when the host 2 does not need to be connected, the elastic hook 1222 can be engaged with the signal line outlet 124B; when the host 2 needs to be connected, the user can apply external force to the elastic hook 1222 to elastically deform the elastic hook 1222 and detach from the signal line outlet 124B.

[0091] Similarly, when the host 2 needs to be connected, the elastic hook 1222 can be engaged with the interface of the host 2; when the host 2 does not need to be connected, the user can apply external force to the elastic hook 1222 to elastically deform the elastic hook 1222 and detach from the interface on the host 2.

[0092] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG7 , the retractable assembly 121 includes a first guide rail member 1211 and a sliding member 1212. The first guide rail member 1211 is fixed relative to the input device body 11. Exemplarily, the first guide rail member 1211 is fixed in the cavity A1 of the shell member 124. The first end 120A of the signal line 120 is fixed relative to the input device body 11, and a portion of the middle portion of the signal line 120 is wound around the sliding member 1212. The sliding member 1212 can be pulled by the signal line 120 as the electrical connector 122 moves, and can slide along the first guide rail member 1211 toward or away from the first end 120A to retract the signal line 120.

[0093] With the above solution, the first end 120A of the signal cable 120, which is connected to the input device body 11, is fixed, while the electrical connector 122 at the second end 120B of the signal cable 120 can move with the host 2. Because the middle portion of the signal cable 120 is wrapped around the sliding member 1212, when the electrical connector 122 moves with the host 2, the signal cable 120 can pull the sliding member 1212, causing the sliding member 1212 to move along the first guide member 1211 toward or away from the first end 120A of the signal cable 120. See Figure 18, which shows the input device in its initial state with the sliding member 1212 at its farthest position from the signal cable 120. See Figure 20, which shows the structure of the input device when the signal cable 120 pulls the sliding member 1212 toward the first end 120A of the signal cable 120. By sliding the sliding member 1212 , the length of the signal line 120 between the first end 120A and the sliding member 1212 can be adjusted, thereby achieving the function of retracting and extending the signal line 120 .

[0094] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the sliding direction of the sliding member 1212 may be the long side direction of the input device body 11 . That is, the first guide rail member 1211 extends along the long side direction of the input device body 11 .

[0095] It should be noted that in the above embodiment, the retractable assembly 121 utilizes the sliding member 1212 to slide along the first guide member 1211 to retract and extend the signal cable 120. In other embodiments, the specific structure of the retractable assembly 121 is not limited thereto. For example, the retractable assembly 121 may also include a reel, etc., and the signal cable 120 may be wound around the reel to be retracted and extended.

[0096] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG7 , the retractable assembly 121 further includes a first elastic and telescopic member 1213, wherein the direction of expansion and contraction of the first elastic and telescopic member 1213 is the sliding direction of the sliding member 1212. One end of the first elastic and telescopic member 1213 along its expansion and contraction direction is limited, and the other end is connected to a side of the sliding member 1212 near the first end 120A. The first elastic and telescopic member 1213 can be compressed as the sliding member 1212 slides in a direction near the first end 120A, thereby generating an elastic restoring force, causing the sliding member to return to its original position when the pulling force of the signal line 120 is removed.

[0097] By adopting the above solution, when the user does not need to raise the height of the host 2 or needs to use the host 2 alone, the electrical connector 122 needs to return to its initial state. By setting the first elastic telescopic member 1213, an elastic restoring force can be applied to the sliding member 1212 to reset the sliding member 1212, thereby completing the wire-winding function. The electrical connector 122 returns to its initial state under its own gravity and the pull of the signal line 120.

[0098] It should be noted that, in the above scheme, the first elastic telescopic member 1213 is used to apply elastic restoring force to the sliding member 1212 to realize the automatic winding function of the retractable component 121. In other embodiments, the winding function of the retractable component 121 can also be realized by other means. For example, the sliding member 1212 can also be operated manually to move in a direction away from the first end 120A to realize the winding function of the retractable component 121.

[0099] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the maximum telescopic travel of the first elastic telescopic member 1213 can be 60 mm. In other words, the sliding travel of the sliding member 1212 is 0 to 60 mm, thus allowing the retracted or extended length of the signal line 120 to be adjusted within a range of 60 mm. It is understood that the maximum telescopic travel of the first elastic telescopic member is not limited to this.

[0100] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 12, the first guide rail member 1211 includes: a first frame member 1211', the first frame member 1211' is provided with a first accommodating space A2, the first accommodating space A2 has a first side wall 12111 and a second side wall 12112, the first side wall 12111 and the second side wall 12112 both extend along the sliding direction of the sliding member 1212 and are arranged opposite to each other, at least one of the first side wall 12111 and the second side wall 12112 is provided with a first guide rail portion 12115 extending along the sliding direction; the sliding member 1212 and the first elastic telescopic member 1213 are at least partially accommodated in the first accommodating space A2, please refer to Figure 13, the sliding member 1212 is provided with a first sliding portion 12120, the first sliding portion 12120 is slidably matched with the first guide rail portion 12115.

[0101] By adopting the above scheme, a first frame member 1211' is set as a guide rail for the sliding member 1212 to slide, wherein the first frame member 1211' is provided with a first accommodating space A2, the sliding member 1212 and the first elastic telescopic member 1213 can be at least partially accommodated in the first accommodating space A2, and the sliding member 1212 slides with the side wall of the first accommodating space A2 to achieve the sliding purpose of the sliding member 1212.

[0102] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, illustratively, the first sliding portion 12120 can be a sliding block 12120' provided on the sliding member 1212, and the first guide rail portion 12115 can be a groove formed on the first side wall 12111 and the second side wall 12112, and the sliding block can be embedded in the groove and slide along the groove.

[0103] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, at least one of the first side wall 12111 and the second side wall 12112 is further provided with a guide portion 12114 extending along the sliding direction; the sliding member 1212 is also provided with a guide adapter portion 12121 that cooperates with the guide portion 12114.

[0104] Specifically, the guide portion 12114 may be a first guide boss 12114A located on the first side wall 12111 and protruding toward the second side wall 12112, and a second guide boss 12114B located on the second side wall 12112 and protruding toward the first side wall 12111. An elongated gap S1 extending along the sliding direction of the sliding member 1212 is formed between the first guide boss 12114' and the second guide boss. The guide adapter 12121 on the sliding member 1212 may extend into the elongated gap S1 to guide the sliding member 1212 during its sliding process. In this way, the sliding process of the sliding member 1212 is more stable.

[0105] The size of the long strip gap S1 formed by the first guide boss 12114A and the second guide boss 12114B is smaller than the size of the first accommodating space A2. The first guide boss 12114A and the second guide boss 12114B can also confine the first elastic telescopic member 1213 and the sliding member 1212 within the first accommodating space A2 to prevent the first elastic telescopic member 1213 and the sliding member 1212 from detaching from the first accommodating space A2.

[0106] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 12, the first frame member 1211' further includes: a first side portion 12113 and a second side portion 12116 located on opposite sides of the first accommodating space A2 in the sliding direction of the sliding member 1212, the first side portion 12113 is closer to the first end 120A of the signal line 120 than the second side portion 12116, and the first elastic telescopic member 1213 is pressed between the first side portion 12113 and the sliding member 1212, so that the first side portion 12113 limits one end of the first elastic telescopic member 1213 along the telescopic direction.

[0107] In a specific embodiment, in combination with Figures 7 and 12, the extension direction of the first side wall 12111 and the second side wall 12112 of the first frame member 1211' is the left and right direction, the first end 120A of the signal line 120 can be fixed to the right side of the first frame member 1211', the first side portion 12113 and the second side wall 12112 are the left and right sides of the first frame member 1211', respectively, the first guide boss is located at the upper portion of the first side wall 12111, and the second guide boss is located at the upper portion of the second side wall 12112. The first elastic and telescopic member 1213 and the sliding member 1212 are arranged in a first accommodating space A2 surrounded by the first side wall 12111 and the second side wall 12112, and the left end of the first elastic and telescopic member 1213 abuts against the first side portion 12113, and the right end of the first elastic and telescopic member 1213 abuts against the sliding member 1212.

[0108] As shown in FIG. 13 , in some exemplary embodiments, the sliding member 1212 is further provided with a first limiting portion 12122 for limiting the other end portion of the first elastic and telescopic member 1213 .

[0109] For example, the first elastic and telescopic member 1213 may be a first spring 1213', and the first limiting portion 12122 may be a guide post 12122', with the end of the first spring 1213' sleeved on the guide post 12122'. Of course, it is understood that the specific structures of the first elastic and telescopic member 1213 and the first limiting portion 12122 are not limited thereto.

[0110] Furthermore, in some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG12 , a guide groove 12123 is provided on the side of the sliding member 1212 for winding the signal cable 120. The signal cable 120 is accommodated in the guide groove 12123, and the bottom of the guide groove 12123 is arc-shaped. This prevents the signal cable 120 from deviating from the sliding member 1212 and facilitates the sliding of the signal cable 120 on the sliding member 1212.

[0111] In a specific embodiment, the structure of the sliding member 1212 is shown in Figure 13 . It includes six side surfaces, one of which is used for winding the signal line 120 and is provided with a guide groove 12123; another side is connected to the first elastic and telescopic member 1213 and is provided with a first limiting portion 12122; another side is provided with a first sliding portion 12120 for slidingly engaging with the first side wall 12111 and the second side wall 12112; and yet another side is provided with a guide adapter portion 12121. Thus, the ingenious design of the structure of the sliding member 1212 satisfies multiple functions, including sliding and limiting.

[0112] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the signal line 120 is to be passed through the first accommodating space A2, and a hole is further provided on the first frame member 1211' for the signal line 120 to pass through and out of the first accommodating space A2. As shown in Figure 12, the hole B1 is the hole for the signal line 120 to pass through the first accommodating space A2; the hole for the signal line 120 to pass through the first accommodating space A2 is not shown.

[0113] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG7 , the connection assembly 12 further includes a locking assembly 125 that can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking assembly 125 locks the signal line 120 at a target position to prevent the signal line 120 from being retracted; in the unlocked state, the locking assembly 125 releases the signal line 120 to allow the signal line 120 to be retracted.

[0114] By adopting the above scheme, when the host 2 is adjusted to its target height, the signal line 120 can be locked at the current position by the locking component 125 to prevent the signal line 120 from being retracted under the elastic restoring force of the first elastic telescopic member 1213; and when the signal line 120 needs to be retracted to the initial state, the locking component 125 can loosen the signal line 120 to facilitate the signal line 120 to be retracted under the elastic restoring force.

[0115] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG7 , the locking assembly 125 includes a second guide rail member 1251 and an operable member 1252. As shown in FIG14 and FIG19 , the second guide rail member 1251 extends in a predetermined direction and has a wire threading port B3 at one end thereof in the extending direction, through which the signal line 120 passes.

[0116] The operable member 1252 is movably connected to the second guide rail member 1251 along the predetermined direction between the first position and the second position, so that the locking assembly 125 can switch between the locked state and the unlocked state; wherein, as shown in Figure 21, when the operable member 1252 is in the first position, it is close to the threading port B3 to cooperate with the surrounding of the threading port B3 to squeeze the signal line 120 to lock the signal line 120; as shown in Figure 19, when the operable member 1252 is in the second position, it leaves the threading port B3 to release the signal line 120.

[0117] By adopting the above solution, the unlocked state and the locked state can be switched by moving the operable member 1252 between the first position and the second position. FIG. 21 shows a schematic structural diagram of the operable member 1252 in the first position; FIG. 19 shows a schematic structural diagram of the operable member 1252 in the second position. As shown in FIG. 21 , when it is necessary to lock the signal line 120, the user can operate the operable member 1252 and move it to the first position. At this time, the operable member 1252 can cooperate with the first guide rail member 1211 and the threading port B3 to squeeze and fix the signal line 120. As shown in FIG. 19 , when it is necessary to release the signal line 120, the user can operate the operable member 1252 and move it to the second position. At this time, the operable member 1252 releases the signal line 120 at the threading port B3.

[0118] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 19 and 21, the locking assembly 125 also includes: a second elastic telescopic member 1253, the telescopic direction of the second elastic telescopic member 1253 is the moving direction of the operable member 1252; wherein, one end of the second elastic telescopic member 1253 along its telescopic direction is limited, and the other end is connected to the operable member 1252, and the second elastic telescopic member 1253 can generate the elastic push force when the operable member 1252 is in the first position, so as to push the operable member 1252 against the threading port B3.

[0119] By adopting the above-mentioned scheme, by setting the second elastic telescopic member 1253, one end of the second elastic telescopic member 1253 is limited, and the other end is connected to the operable member 1252. The second elastic telescopic member 1253 can be configured to always be in a compressed state. In this way, when the user operates the operable member 1252 and moves it to the first position, the second elastic telescopic member 1253 also applies an elastic force to the operable member 1252 to squeeze the signal line 120 more tightly at the threading port B3.

[0120] Exemplarily, the second elastic and telescopic member 1253 can be any suitable component such as a second spring.

[0121] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG14 , the second guide rail member 1251 has a first mating surface 1251A for slidingly engaging with the operable member 1252. As shown in FIG11 , the operable member 1252 has a second mating surface 1252A for slidingly engaging with the second guide rail member 1251. A second position-limiting portion 12510 is provided on the first mating surface 1251A, and a second position-limiting adapter portion 12520 is provided on the second mating surface 1252A. The second position-limiting portion 12510 and the second position-limiting adapter portion 12520 cooperate with each other to limit the operable member 1252 to the first position or the second position.

[0122] By adopting the above solution, the operable member 1252 can be limited to the first position or the second position through the mutual cooperation between the second limiting portion 12510 and the second limiting adapter portion 12520.

[0123] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 19, the second limiting portion 12510 includes a first limiting protrusion 12511 and a second limiting protrusion 12512 arranged at a first distance d1 along the moving direction of the operable member 1252, and the second limiting adapter portion 12520 includes a first limiting groove 12521 and a second limiting groove 12522 arranged at a second distance d2 along the moving direction of the operable member 1252, and the first distance d1 is greater than the second distance d2; wherein, when the operable member 1252 is in the first position, the first limiting protrusion 12511 is engaged in the first limiting groove 12521; when the operable member 1252 is in the second position, the second limiting protrusion 12512 is engaged in the second limiting groove 12522.

[0124] It should be noted that the limiting protrusion can be provided with a smooth arc surface or inclined surface that cooperates with the corresponding limiting groove. In this way, when the user operates the operable component 1252, the limiting protrusion can be disengaged from the limiting groove through the cooperation of the smooth arc surface or inclined surface, thereby causing the operable component 1252 to move.

[0125] Specifically, since the second elastic telescopic member 1253 is always in a compressed state, when the operable member 1252 is in the second position, it is still subjected to the elastic thrust from the second elastic compression member. Therefore, in order to prevent the second limiting protrusion 12512 and the second limiting groove 12522 from disengaging when the operable member 1252 is in the second position, the number of the second limiting protrusion 12512 can be two or more, and accordingly, the number of the second limiting groove 12522 can be two or more. It is understandable that the structures of the second limiting portion 12510 and the second limiting adapter portion 12520 are not limited to this.

[0126] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 11, the operable member 1252 includes: a sliding portion 12523, a toggle portion 12524 and a connecting portion 12525, the sliding portion 12523 is slidably connected to the second guide rail member 1251, the toggle portion 12524 can push the sliding portion 12523 to move relative to the second guide rail member 1251 under the action of external force, and the sliding portion 12523 and the toggle portion 12524 are parallel to the moving direction of the operable member 1252; the connecting portion 12525 is connected between the sliding portion 12523 and the toggle portion 12524, and the connecting portion 12525 is arranged at an angle relative to the sliding portion 12523 and the toggle portion 12524, and the connecting portion 12525 is provided with a third limiting portion 12526 for limiting the second elastic telescopic member 1253. As shown in Figure 19, one end of the second elastic telescopic member 1253 along its telescopic direction is limited, and the other end is limited by the third limiting portion 12526 and abuts against the connecting portion 12525.

[0127] With the above solution, the toggle portion 12524 in the operable member 1252 can be exposed outside the housing member 124. As shown in FIG21 , a limiting opening 124D can be provided on the housing member 124. The toggle portion 12524 can be slidably disposed within the limiting opening 124D, and the limiting opening 124D can limit the toggle portion 12524.

[0128] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 14, the second guide rail member 1251 includes: a second frame member 1251', the second frame member 1251' is provided with a second accommodating space A3 extending along the moving direction of the operable member 1252, and one side of the second accommodating space A3 is provided with a long strip-shaped gap S2 extending along the moving direction of the operable member 1252; wherein, the sliding portion 12523 and the second elastic telescopic member 1253 are at least partially accommodated in the second accommodating space A3, and the connecting portion 12525 extends from the long strip-shaped gap S2 so that the toggle portion 12524 is located outside the second accommodating space A3. By setting a long strip-shaped gap S2 on one side of the second accommodating space A3, on the one hand, the connecting part 12525 can be extended out of the second accommodating space A3 so that the toggle part 12524 can be located outside the second accommodating space A3 and exposed on the shell component 124; on the other hand, the size of the long strip-shaped gap S2 is smaller than the internal size of the second accommodating space A3, which can prevent the sliding part 12523 and / or the second elastic telescopic member 1253 from detaching from the second accommodating space A3.

[0129] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 14, the second frame member 1251' also includes: a third side portion 1251C and a fourth side portion 1251D located on opposite sides of the second accommodating space A3 in the moving direction of the operable member 1252, the threading port B3 is located on the third side portion 1251C, and the second elastic telescopic member 1253 is pressed between the fourth side portion 1251D and the operable member 1252 in a compressed state.

[0130] In some embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG. 11 , an escape groove A4 for evading the signal line 120 may be provided at the bottom of the sliding portion 12523 of the operable member 1252 (ie, on the second mating surface 1252A).

[0131] The signal line 120 can pass through the third side portion 1251C of the second frame member 1251 ′ into the second receiving space A3 , pass through the avoidance groove A4 , and pass through the second receiving space A3 from the fourth side portion 1251D of the second frame member 1251 ′.

[0132] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in Figure 8, the moving direction of the operable member 1252 is consistent with the sliding direction of the sliding member 1212, that is, the length extension direction of the first frame member 1211' is consistent with the length extension direction of the second frame member 1251', and the first frame member 1211' can be arranged side by side with the second frame member 1251'. In this way, the signal line 120 can pass through the first accommodating space A2 of the first frame member 1211' and then extend in a straight line into the second accommodating space A3 of the second frame member 1251', thereby avoiding the phenomenon of unsmooth retraction and extension caused by bending of the signal line 120.

[0133] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as shown in FIG14 , the second frame member 1251 ′ is further provided with a support portion 1254 located outside the second accommodating space A3, and the support portion 1254 has a support surface 1254A for supporting the electrical connector 122, and a channel 1254B for the signal line 120 to pass through is provided between the support surface 1254A and the wire threading port B3.

[0134] With the above solution, after the signal line 120 passes through the second accommodating space A3 from the wire threading port B3 , it can pass through the channel 1254B and be connected to the electrical connector 122 . The electrical connector 122 can be supported at the signal line outlet 124B by the support portion 1254 .

[0135] The following describes several application scenarios of the input device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure, taking the input device and the host 2 as an example to form a two-in-one laptop.

[0136] As shown in Figure 1, in one application scenario, the input device and the host 2 are combined to form a laptop computer. If the user does not need to adjust the height of the host 2 (the height of the host 2 can be regarded as 0). At this time, as shown in Figure 19, the electrical connector 122 on the input device can be supported by the support portion 1254 at the signal line outlet 124B, and the electrical connector 122 is engaged with the signal line outlet 124B through its elastic hook 1222. The electrical connector 122 can be directly connected to the interface 201 on the host 2, and the host 2 is carried on the support assembly 20. At this time, as shown in Figure 18, the first elastic telescopic member 1213 can be in a natural telescopic state, and the second limiting portion 12510 and the second limiting adapter portion 12520 cooperate to fix the operable member 1252 in the second position. At this time, since the locking assembly is in the unlocked state, the user can adjust the height of the host 2 at any time.

[0137] Figure 3 shows a user adjusting the height of the host 2. In another application scenario, when adjusting the height of the host 2, the user can apply external force to the elastic hook 1222 of the electrical connector 122 to separate the electrical connector 122 from the signal line outlet 124B. Figure 22 shows the electrical connector 122 engaged with the interface 201 on the host 2; Figure 23 shows the electrical connector 122 separated from the interface 201 on the host 2. During the process of raising the host 2, the electrical connector 122 moves with the host 2. When the host 2 is raised to the target height, the support assembly 20 and the host 2 are secured together using magnetic components or snap-fit ​​components. During the process of raising the host 2, the signal cable 120 moves with the movement of the host 2 and the electrical connector 122, pulling the sliding member 1212, causing it to slide toward the first end 120A of the signal cable 120. At this point, under the tension of the signal cable 120, the first elastic member changes from a natural state to a compressed state. When the user raises the host 2 to the target height, the user moves the toggle portion 12524 on the operable member 1252 . The squeezing force between the second spring member, the toggle portion 12524 , the signal line 120 and the second frame member 1251 ′ locks the signal line 120 to prevent it from rebounding.

[0138] In another application scenario, when the user needs to use the host 2 alone (as shown in FIG4 ), the input device 1 is not needed. Therefore, the electrical connector 122 needs to be separated from the host 2, and the retractable component 121 and the locking component 125 inside the input device 1 are restored to their initial state. When the electrical connector 122 is separated from the host 2, the user can apply pressure to the elastic hook 1222 with a finger to deform the elastic hook 1222 and achieve separation from the host 2. Before the electrical connector 122 is separated from the host 2, the operable member 1252 is operated to move the operable member 1252 from the first position to the second position to return it to its initial state. At this time, under the action of the elastic restoring force of the first elastic telescopic member 1213 and the weight of the electrical connector 122 itself, the first elastic telescopic member 1213 and the electrical connector 122 return to their initial state.

[0139] The present disclosure also provides an electronic device, comprising: a host 2 and an input device provided by the present disclosure. The host 2 can be used in conjunction with the input device and has at least two usage states. In one usage state, the host 2 is separated from the input device and used alone; in another usage state, the host 2 is combined with the input device and the two are used in conjunction. The host 2 can be a tablet computer, a mobile phone, a game console, or other display device. Obviously, the electronic device provided by the present disclosure also has the beneficial effects brought about by the input device provided by the present disclosure, which will not be repeated here.

[0140] There are a few points to note:

[0141] (1) The drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure only relate to the structures related to the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other structures may refer to conventional designs.

[0142] (2) For the sake of clarity, the thickness of layers or regions in the drawings used to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure are exaggerated or reduced, i.e., these drawings are not drawn to scale. It is understood that when an element such as a layer, film, region, or substrate is referred to as being "on" or "under" another element, the element may be "directly" "on" or "under" the other element or intervening elements may be present.

[0143] (3) In the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features therein may be combined with each other to form new embodiments.

[0144] The above are only specific embodiments of the present disclosure, but the protection scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The protection scope of the present disclosure should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An input device, used to cooperate with a host to form an electronic device with at least two usage states; characterized in that: The input device comprises: An input component, the input component comprising an input device body and a connecting component connected to the input device body; A support component, the support component is connected to the input component, the support component can be detachably connected to and support the host, and the host can be moved to different target heights relative to the input device body; wherein, The connecting component includes a signal line and a retractable component. The first end of the signal line is connected to the input device body. The second end of the signal line is provided with an electrical connector detachably connected to the host, and the electrical connector can move synchronously with the host. The retractable component can retract and extend the signal line as the electrical connector moves.

2. The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that The retractable assembly comprises: A first guide rail member, the first guide rail member being fixed relative to the input device body; and A sliding component, wherein the first end of the signal line is fixed relative to the input device body, a middle portion of the signal line is wound around the sliding component, and the sliding component can be pulled by the signal line as the electrical connector moves, and slide along the first guide rail component toward or away from the first end to retract the signal line.

3. The input device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The retractable assembly also includes: A first elastic telescopic member, wherein the telescopic direction of the first elastic telescopic member is the sliding direction of the sliding member; one end of the first elastic telescopic member along the telescopic direction is limited, and the other end is connected to a side of the sliding member close to the first end, wherein the first elastic telescopic member can be compressed as the sliding member slides in a direction close to the first end to generate an elastic restoring force, so that the sliding member is reset when the pulling force of the signal line is removed.

4. The input device according to claim 3, characterized in that The first guide rail member comprises: The first frame member is provided with a first accommodating space, the first accommodating space has a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall are both along the sliding structure The first side wall and the second side wall are arranged relative to each other in a sliding direction of the components, and at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall is provided with a first guide rail portion extending along the sliding direction; the sliding component and the first elastic telescopic component are at least partially accommodated in the first accommodating space, and the sliding component is provided with a first sliding portion, and the first sliding portion is slidably matched with the first guide rail portion.

5. The input device according to claim 4, characterized in that A guide portion extending along the sliding direction is further provided on at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall; and a guide adapter portion for guiding and cooperating with the guide portion is further provided on the sliding member.

6. The input device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guide groove is provided on the side surface of the sliding component for winding the signal line, the signal line is accommodated in the guide groove, and the groove bottom of the guide groove is in an arc shape.

7. The input device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first frame member further comprises: A first side portion and a second side portion, wherein the first side portion and the second side portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the first accommodating space in the sliding direction of the sliding member, and the first side portion is closer to the first end of the signal line than the second side portion; wherein the first elastic telescopic member abuts between the first side portion and the sliding member so that the first side portion limits one end of the first elastic telescopic member along the telescopic direction.

8. The input device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sliding member is also provided with a first limiting portion for limiting the other end of the first elastic telescopic member.

9. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The connection component also includes: A locking assembly, wherein the locking assembly can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state; wherein, In the locked state, the locking assembly locks the signal line at a target position to prevent the signal line from being retracted; in the unlocked state, the locking assembly releases the signal line to allow the signal line to be retracted.

10. The input device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The locking assembly comprises: A second guide rail member, the second guide rail member extends in a predetermined direction and has a threading opening at one end thereof in the extending direction, and the signal line passes through the threading opening; and The operable member is operable to move along the predetermined direction between a first position and a second position. is movably connected to the second guide rail member so that the locking assembly switches between the locked state and the unlocked state; wherein, When the operable member is in the first position, it is close to the threading port to cooperate with the periphery of the threading port to squeeze the signal line and lock the signal line; when the operable member is in the second position, it leaves the threading port to release the signal line.

11. The input device according to claim 10, characterized in that The locking assembly also includes: a second elastic telescopic member, the telescopic direction of the second elastic telescopic member is the moving direction of the operable member; wherein, one end of the second elastic telescopic member along its telescopic direction is limited, and the other end is connected to the operable member, and the second elastic telescopic member can generate the elastic resisting force when the operable member is in the first position, so as to push the operable member against the threading port.

12. The input device according to claim 11, characterized in that The second guide rail component has a first mating surface for slidingly cooperating with the operable component, and the operable component has a second mating surface for slidingly cooperating with the second guide rail component; wherein a second limiting portion is provided on the first mating surface, and a second limiting adapter portion is provided on the second mating surface, and the second limiting portion and the second limiting adapter portion cooperate with each other to limit the operable component to the first position or the second position.

13. The input device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The second limiting portion includes a first limiting protrusion and a second limiting protrusion arranged at a first distance along the moving direction of the operable member, and the second limiting adapter includes a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove arranged at a second distance along the moving direction of the operable member, and the first distance is greater than the second distance; wherein, When the operable member is in the first position, the first limiting protrusion is engaged in the first limiting groove; when the operable member is in the second position, the second limiting protrusion is engaged in the second limiting groove.

14. The input device according to claim 11, characterized in that The operable components include: a sliding portion, the sliding portion being slidably connected to the second guide rail member; The toggle portion can push the sliding portion relative to the second guide under the action of an external force. The rail member moves, the sliding portion and the toggle portion are parallel to the moving direction of the operable member; and A connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected between the sliding portion and the toggle portion, and the connecting portion is arranged at an angle relative to the sliding portion and the toggle portion, and the connecting portion is provided with a third limiting portion for limiting the position of the second elastic telescopic member; One end of the second elastic telescopic member along the telescopic direction thereof is limited, and the other end is limited by the third limiting portion and abuts against the connecting portion.

15. The input device according to claim 14, characterized in that The second guide rail member comprises: A second frame member, the second frame member is provided with a second accommodating space extending along the moving direction of the operable member, and a gap extending along the moving direction of the operable member is provided on one side of the second accommodating space; wherein the sliding portion and the second elastic telescopic member are at least partially accommodated in the second accommodating space, and the connecting portion extends from the gap so that the toggle portion is located outside the second accommodating space.

16. The input device according to claim 15, characterized in that The second frame member also includes: a third side portion and a fourth side portion, wherein the third side portion and the fourth side portion are respectively located on opposite sides of the second accommodating space in the moving direction of the operable member, the threading port is located on the third side portion, and the second elastic telescopic member is pressed between the fourth side portion and the operable member in a compressed state.

17. The input device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The second frame member is also provided with a support portion located outside the second accommodating space, the support portion has a support surface for supporting the electrical connector, and a channel for the signal line to pass through is provided between the support surface and the wire threading opening.

18. The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting component also includes a shell component, which is connected to the input device body. A cavity is formed inside the shell component, and the retractable component is accommodated in the cavity. A signal line inlet and a signal line outlet are provided on the shell component. The signal line extends into the cavity through the signal line inlet and extends out of the cavity through the signal line outlet; the signal line outlet and the electrical connector can be engaged or separated.

19. The input device according to claim 18, characterized in that A plurality of wire clamping posts are arranged on the inner side wall of the housing component at a position close to the signal line inlet and are spaced apart from each other. The signal line is wound between the wire clamping posts to be fixed by the wire clamping posts.

20. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: Hosting; and An input device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 19.

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