CN101556872A - Keyboard device formed by multi-axis balance touch keys - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a keyboard device formed by multi-axis balance touch keys, in particular to a keyboard device formed by touch keys with pressing stability, wherein the touch keys comprise a pressing flat plate, a contact switch, a base and a plurality of balance elements, the balance elements are distributed in two different axial directions and are respectively clamped on a first limit element of the pressing flat plate and a second limit element of the base, at least one of the first limit element and the second limit element is provided with a horizontal groove for the balance elements to slide parallel to the pressing flat plate, so that the pressing stability can be kept by uniformly distributing downward pressure, the phenomenon that the touch keys shake when being pressed can be effectively prevented, and the keyboard device can correctly output signals.

Description

Keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys

technical field

The present invention relates to a keyboard device, in particular to a keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys. The stability of pressing can be maintained, effectively preventing shaking when the touch key is pressed, so that the keyboard device can output signals correctly.

Background technique

With the advancement of computer technology, the coverage of people's lives is expanding day by day, and various new input methods are constantly being developed (such as voice input, handwriting recognition input, etc.), among which the input interface that best meets human needs is still the computer keyboard It is mainly composed of multiple keys, and its structure is to set a key post in the center of the bottom of a key cap to press a conductive rubber, so that the conductive rubber is connected with the film circuit for signal transmission; but in the fast When typing a key, sometimes because the user only presses the edge or side corner of the keycap, the key column cannot be pressed down smoothly to connect the circuit, and the input operation cannot be performed correctly. In order to solve the above problems, the industry has also proposed many solutions , such as Taiwan Patent No. 85205282 (hereinafter referred to as the previous case), which utilizes a crossover method to respectively connect the four endpoints of the keycap to solve the existing missing.

Although the above-mentioned patent can prevent the key caps from being improperly pressed when the keys of the keyboard are pressed, the complex structure causes a lot of inconvenience in production, and the yield rate is also greatly reduced due to the large number of key components.

Moreover, the structure of the button has brought considerable convenience due to the wide use of the touchpad, and in the continuous increase of the use function, the use area of the touchpad on the touch-sensitive button is also increased; however The action elements below the touchpad may not be properly configured, so that the sensing force of pressing each different pressing area on the touchpad has the problem of uneven pressing, especially in the area of the touchpad. When it is enlarged, it will shake when pressed.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys, which can ensure that the keys can be stably pressed vertically to the contact switch, and different output signals can be generated by pressing different positions.

The keyboard device of the present invention includes at least one touch button, and the touch button includes a pressing panel with a touch panel, a touch switch, a base and a plurality of balance elements, and the plurality of balance elements are arranged on the Press between the tablet and the base to evenly share the total weight of the touch buttons, wherein:

The bottom surface of the pressing plate is provided with a plurality of first limiting elements, which are arranged in two different axial directions, and each axial direction is provided with at least one first limiting element;

The contact switch normally pushes against the bottom surface of the pressing plane;

The base is provided with a plurality of second limiting elements, which are arranged in two different axial directions, and each axis is provided with at least one second limiting element;

The plurality of balancing elements are distributed in two different axial directions, and each of the balancing elements is a U-shaped element, and the long rod at the upper end and the protruding end at the end are respectively engaged in the first limit position. Among the element and the second limiting element, at least one of the first limiting element and the second limiting element has a horizontal groove for the balance element to slide parallel to the pressing plate, which can be evenly Distribute the downward force so that any position on the touch button can be kept stable vertically up and down to fully touch the contact switch action, thereby achieving the stability of pressing, effectively preventing shaking when pressing, and ensuring the keyboard device The signal can be output correctly.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention utilizes a plurality of balance elements, presenting a multi-axial distribution arrangement, so that the plurality of pressing areas set on the touch panel, regardless of whether the user presses the touch button or touch The pressing area at any position on the board can make the entire pressing plate obtain uniform support and pressing force, and present a stable vertical up and down movement, which can effectively solve the existing deficiencies, especially for the touch panel of the touch button When it is a large area, its pressing operation can better prevent the generation of shaking phenomenon.

According to the touch panel of the present invention, its upper area is divided into a plurality of pressing areas, and each pressing area controls a different output signal to implement the meaning of characters defined by the system of an electronic device (such as a computer), that is, pressing the When each pressing area on the touch panel of the touch button is touched, the contact switch will be correctly touched, and different signals are output.

The plurality of balance elements in the present invention are arranged in a cross shape with biaxial distribution, and at least one of the two balance elements at the intersection has at least one recess, so that each balance element can move on the same plane, without interfering with each other.

The plurality of balancing elements in the present invention are arranged in an L-shape with biaxial distribution.

The plurality of balance elements in the present invention are arranged in a # shape with biaxial distribution.

The plurality of balance elements in the present invention are arranged in an H shape with biaxial distribution.

According to the pressing plate of the present invention, among the plurality of first limiting elements provided on the bottom surface, at least one is a fixed-point locking groove, which has a concave limiting portion for the long rod of the balancing element to engage with it. Inside, and as a limit for its rotation.

According to the pressing plate of the present invention, among the plurality of first limiting elements provided on the bottom surface, at least one is a sliding locking groove, which has a horizontal groove for the protruding end of the balancing element to engage in it and Make a sliding action.

According to the base of the present invention, at least one of the plurality of second limiting elements provided on it is a fixed-point locking groove, which has a concave limiting portion for the long rod of the balancing element to engage in it. , and as the limit of its rotation.

According to the base of the present invention, at least one of the plurality of second limiting elements provided on it is a sliding slot, which has a horizontal groove for the protruding end of the balancing element to engage in it and act as a sliding slot. Swipe action.

In the keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to the present invention, among the plurality of balance elements, at least two balance elements cross each other and are arranged in different axial directions, and one of the balance elements has an upper end length The rod is engaged with the second limiting element of the base, the protruding end of the end is engaged with the first limiting element under the pressing plate, and the other balance element is engaged with the pressing plate with its upper end long rod The protruding end of the lower first limiting element is engaged with the first limiting element of the base so as to avoid mutual interference during activities.

The balance element of the present invention is made of metal strips (such as iron wire, etc.) to enhance the rigidity of the balance element.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a plan view of the keyboard device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the keyboard device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is an action sectional view 1 of the keyboard device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is an action sectional view 2 of the keyboard device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the keyboard device according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is an action sectional view 1 of the keyboard device according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is an action sectional view 2 of the keyboard device according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the keyboard device according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 9 is an action sectional view 1 of the keyboard device according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 10 is an action sectional view 2 of the keyboard device according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 11 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the keyboard device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 12 is an action sectional view 1 of the keyboard device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 13 is an action sectional view 2 of the keyboard device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 14 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the keyboard device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 15 is an action sectional view 1 of the keyboard device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 16 is an action sectional view 2 of the keyboard device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 17 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the keyboard device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 18 is an action sectional view 1 of the keyboard device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 19 is an action sectional view 2 of the keyboard device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 20 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the keyboard device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 21 is an action sectional view 1 of the keyboard device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 22 is an action sectional view 2 of the keyboard device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The above and other technical features and advantages of the present invention will be described in more detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Please refer to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, and Fig. 4, the keyboard device E described in the first embodiment of the present invention is composed of at least one touch key E1, and the touch key E1 is composed of a touch key The plate 11 is composed of a pressing plate 1, a contact switch 3, a base 4 and a plurality of balance elements 2, and the plurality of balance elements 2 are arranged between the pressing plate 1 and the base 4, wherein:

The pressing panel 1 is divided into a plurality of pressing areas 111 on the touch panel 11, and the bottom surface 12 of the pressing panel 1 is provided with a plurality of first limiting elements 13, and are arranged in two different axial directions X, Arranged in Y, once each axis X, Y is provided with at least one first limiting element 13; the touch panel 11 is divided into a plurality of pressing areas 111, and each pressing area 111 controls a different output signal , as the execution of the character meaning defined by the system of the electronic device (such as a computer), for example, each pressing area 111 shown in FIG. When pressing different areas 111 on the top, the contact switch 3 will be touched, indicating that different signals are output.

The contact switch 3 is an elastic element and has an elastic compression space 30, its top 31 normally pushes the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1 and makes it upward, and the contact switch 3 is a push switch;

The base 4 is provided with a plurality of second limiting elements 41, which are arranged in two different axial directions X and Y, and each axial direction X and Y is provided with at least one second limiting element 41;

The plurality of balance elements 2 are distributed on two different axial directions X and Y, and each balance element 2 is a U-shaped element, and the long rod 21 at the upper end and the protruding end 22 at the end are respectively engaged in the In the first limiting element 13 and the second limiting element 41, at least one of the first limiting element 13 and the second limiting element 41 has a horizontal groove B1 for the balance element 2 Make a slide parallel to the pressing plate 1;

Through the composition of the above elements, the long rod 21 of the balance element 2 is used to engage the first limiting element 13 on the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1, and the protruding end 22 at the end of the balance element 2 is engaged to the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1. The second limiting element 41 of the base 4 is biaxially distributed in X and Y. When the finger presses down (as shown in FIG. 4 ), the pressing plate 1 will press down the contact switch 3 accordingly. and the balance element 2, each balance element 2 is inclined, and because the second limiting element 41 is a sliding slot B, it has a horizontal groove B1 for the protruding end 22 to Sliding action is performed in it; moreover, the plurality of balance elements 2 are biaxially distributed in X and Y, so that the force of the entire pressing plate 1 can evenly distribute the downward force, and the user's finger presses on the When pressing the flat panel 1, no matter what the pressing position is, the pressing flat panel 1 can be kept stable and vertically press the contact switch 3 up and down without shaking, so that the keyboard device E can correctly output signals; and When the downward pressure of the finger disappears, the contact switch 3 is no longer subjected to external force, because an elastic element has the elastic force to return to its original shape, and its top 31 will normally push the pressing plate 1 back to its original position (as shown in Figure 3 shown).

The plurality of balance elements 2 of the present invention are arranged in a cross shape with biaxial X and Y distributions, and at least one of the two balance elements 2 at the intersection has at least one recess 23, so that each balance element 2 can operate on the same plane without interfering with each other (as shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4).

Also said pressing plate 1, among the plurality of first limiting elements 13 provided on its bottom surface 12, at least one is a fixed-point draw-in groove A, and said draw-in groove A has a concave limiter A1 for all The long rod 21 of the above-mentioned balance element 2 is engaged in it, and serves as a limit for its rotation.

In the above-mentioned base 4 of the present invention, among the plurality of second limiting elements 41 provided thereon, at least one is a sliding slot B, which has a horizontal groove B1 for the protruding end of the balancing element 22 cards hold in it and do sliding action.

As shown in Figure 5, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of first limiting elements 13 provided on the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1 are arranged in an L-shape with two different axial X and Y distributions. , so that the upper ends of the long rods 21 of the corresponding plurality of balance elements 2 are engaged in the fixed-point slots A in the plurality of first limiting elements 13, and the contact switch 3 is normally pushed against the pressing plate 1 The bottom surface 12 of the balance element 2, and the protruding ends 22 on both sides of the balance element 2 are engaged in the sliding slots B in the plurality of second limiting elements 41 of the base 4, and are pressed to slide in the The horizontal groove B1 of the card groove B performs forward and backward sliding movement (as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7), and its action is the same as the above-mentioned embodiment, so that the use of the plurality of balance elements 2 for biaxial sliding can be achieved. Move to evenly distribute the downward force, and keep the pressing plate 1 vertically up and down stably, so as to touch the contact switch 3 .

As shown in Fig. 8, Fig. 9 and Fig. 10, in the third embodiment of the present invention, the first limiting element 13 provided on the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1 is a sliding slot B, which has a The horizontal groove B1 is used for the protruding end 22 of the end of at least one balance element 2 to engage and slide therein, and the second limiting element 41 provided on the base 4 is a fixed-point locking groove A, it has a concave limit part A1, for the long rod 21 at the upper end of the balance element 2 to engage in it, and as a limit for its rotation, so as to evenly divide the touch The total weight of the button E1; in addition, the plurality of first limiting elements 13 and the plurality of second limiting elements 41 are arranged in two different axial directions X, Y, so that the corresponding plurality of balancing elements 2 cross It is distributed in an L shape, and the balance elements 2 are pressed to slide back and forth, and its action is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, so that the use of the plurality of balance elements 2 for biaxial sliding can be achieved, and the balance elements 2 can be evenly distributed Press down, and keep the pressing plate 1 vertically up and down stably, so as to touch the contact switch 3 .

As shown in Fig. 11, Fig. 12 and Fig. 13, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1 is provided with a plurality of first limiting elements 13, and the plurality of first limiting elements 13 It includes more than one positioning slot A and more than one sliding slot B, and a plurality of second limiting elements 41 are provided corresponding to the base 4, and the plurality of second limiting elements 41 include more than one The positioning slot A and more than one sliding slot B are distributed in two different axial directions X and Y, and the plurality of balancing elements 2 are arranged in an L shape and engaged with the first and second limiting elements 13 , 41, its action is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiments, so that the plurality of balance elements 2 can be used for biaxial sliding, so as to evenly distribute the downward force, and maintain the stable vertical up and down movement of the pressing plate 1 , to touch the contact switch 3.

As shown in Fig. 14, Fig. 15 and Fig. 16, in the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1 is provided with a plurality of first limiting elements 13, and the first limiting element 13 includes a The above positioning slots A and more than one sliding slots B correspond to the plurality of second limiting elements 41 provided on the base 4, and the second limiting elements 41 include more than one fixed point locking slots A and more than one sliding slot B, and are distributed in two different axial directions X and Y, so that the three corresponding balance elements 2 are arranged in an H shape, and its action is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiments, thus achieving The plurality of balance elements 2 are used for biaxial sliding to evenly distribute the downward force and maintain the stable vertical up and down movement of the pressing plate 1 to activate the contact switch 3 .

As shown in Fig. 17, Fig. 18 and Fig. 19, in the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1 is provided with a plurality of first limiting elements 13, and the plurality of first limiting elements 13 includes more than one positioning slot A, and a plurality of second limiting elements 41 are provided corresponding to the base 4, and the plurality of second limiting elements 41 include more than one sliding slot B, and two The X and Y distributions of different axes are arranged in a well-shaped arrangement for the corresponding multiple balancing elements 2 to engage, and the biaxial X and Y distributions are arranged in a # shape, and the plurality of balancing elements 2 at the intersection At least one of the balance elements 2 has a plurality of recesses 23, so as to avoid mutual interference during the action, and to slide back and forth after being pressed; Biaxial sliding is used to evenly distribute the downward force, while maintaining the stable vertical up and down movement of the pressing plate 1 to touch the contact switch 3 .

As shown in Fig. 20, Fig. 21 and Fig. 22, in the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the bottom surface 12 of the pressing plate 1 is provided with a plurality of first limiting elements 13, and the plurality of first limiting elements 13 includes more than one fixed point slot A and more than one sliding slot B, and a plurality of second limiting elements 41 are provided corresponding to the base 4, and the plurality of second limiting elements 41 include more than one fixed point The card slot A and more than one sliding card slot B are arranged in a well shape with two different axes X and Y, so as to provide a plurality of corresponding balancing elements 2 for engaging action; the action is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiments , so that the plurality of balance elements 2 can be used for biaxial sliding to evenly distribute the downward force, and maintain the stable vertical up and down movement of the pressing plate 1 to touch the contact switch 3 .

To sum up, the simplified structure and convenient assembly of the present invention can ensure that the keys can be stably pressed vertically to the contact switch, and different output signals can be generated by pressing different positions, replacing the functions of the traditional keyboard. Therefore, the present invention is particularly practical and progressive. Benefits, special energy efficiency to solve existing deficiencies.

The above description is only illustrative, rather than restrictive, to the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art understand that many modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope defined by the following appended claims. Or equivalent, but all will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (14)

1. A keyboard device made of multi-axis balanced touch buttons, characterized in that it comprises at least one touch button, and the touch buttons include a pressing flat panel with a touch panel, a touch switch, a base and multiple a balancing element, of which: The pressing panel is divided into a plurality of pressing areas on its touch panel, and different output signals are generated by pressing different positions, and the bottom surface of the pressing panel is provided with a plurality of first limiting elements, which are separated by two different axes. Arranged in the direction, and each axis is provided with at least one first limiting element; The contact switch normally pushes against the bottom surface of the pressing plane; The base is provided with a plurality of second limiting elements, which are arranged in two different axial directions, and each axis is provided with at least one second limiting element; The plurality of balancing elements are distributed in two different axial directions, and each of the balancing elements is a ㄇ-shaped element, and the long rod at the upper end and the protruding end at the end are respectively engaged with the first limiting element In the second limiting element, at least one of the first limiting element and the second limiting element has a horizontal groove for the balance element to slide parallel to the pressing plate. 2 . The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of balance elements are distributed in two axes and arranged in a cross shape. 3 . 3 . The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of balance elements are arranged in an L-shape with biaxial distribution. 4 . 4 . The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of balance elements are distributed in two axes and arranged in a #-shape. 5 . The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of balance elements are arranged in an H shape with biaxial distribution. 6 . 6 . The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the balance element is made of a metal strip. 7 . 7 . The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1 , wherein the touch switch is an elastic element having an elastic compression space. 8 . 8 . The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the contact switch is a push switch. 9. The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1, wherein the first limiting element is a fixed-point locking groove, which has a concave limiting portion for The long rod of the balance element is engaged in it to limit the rotation. 10. The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1, wherein the first limiting element is a sliding slot, which has a horizontal groove for the The protruding end of the balance element is locked inside and slides. 11. The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1, wherein the second limiting element is a fixed-point locking groove, which has a concave limiting portion for The long rod of the balance element is engaged in it to limit the rotation. 12. The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1, wherein the second limiting element is a sliding slot, which has a horizontal groove for the The protruding end of the balance element is locked inside and slides. 13. The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1, characterized in that, the plurality of balance elements are arranged between the pressing plate and the base, and at least one balance element uses its The long rod at the upper end is engaged with the second limiting element of the base, and the protruding end at the end is engaged with the first limiting element under the pressing plate, so as to share the total weight of the touch keys equally. 14. The keyboard device composed of multi-axis balanced touch keys according to claim 1, characterized in that, among the plurality of balance elements, at least two balance elements cross each other and are arranged in different axial directions, one of which is The balance element is engaged with the second limiting element of the base with its upper end long rod, the protruding end of its end is engaged with the first limiting element under the pressing plate, and the other balance element is engaged with its upper end long rod. The protruding end at the end of the first limiting element held under the pressing plate is engaged with the first limiting element of the base so as to avoid mutual interference during activities.

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