CN105070563A - Key cap and key structure using the key cap - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses a key cap and a key structure using the same. The keycap includes a keycap body, a bracket connection structure and a jig connection structure. The keycap body has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, and the bottom surface is located between the skirt structures. The bracket connecting structure is arranged on the bottom surface for connecting with the keycap supporting structure. The jig connecting structure is disposed on the bottom surface for connecting with the jig so that the jig can carry the keycap, and the jig connecting structure is adjacent to the bracket connecting structure. In the present invention, when the keycap is installed on the jig for processing, the impact on the bracket connection structure can be avoided, so that the keycap can be more stably arranged on the keyboard, and the service life of the keyboard is increased.

Description

Key cap and its key structure

technical field

The present invention relates to a key cap and a key structure using the same, and in particular to a key cap that avoids damage when it is arranged on a jig, and a key structure using the same.

Background technique

Before assembling the key structure, it is usually necessary to perform multiple pre-processing on the keycap. For example, spray paint to provide different appearance colors for the keycaps. During these processes, the keycaps are mounted on the jig. A common practice is to directly use the bracket connection structure on the keycap to connect with the jig, so that the keycap is fixed on the jig for processing.

However, when assembling the key structure on the keyboard or installing the key cap on the jig, the bracket connection structure on the key cap is used for connection. In the process of repeatedly disassembling and installing the keycaps, the bracket connection structure needs to bear the forces in different directions, which will easily deform the bracket connection structure, which will cause the keycaps to be unable to be firmly installed on the keyboard, and the keycaps will appear. It happens that it is easy to fall off from the keyboard.

Contents of the invention

Therefore, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a key cap and a key structure using the key cap. When the key cap is installed on the jig for processing, it can definitely avoid affecting the bracket connection structure, so that the key cap can be more It is firmly configured on the keyboard to increase the service life of the keyboard.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a keycap, which comprises: a keycap body having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, and the bottom surface is located on the plurality of skirt edges between the structures; the first member is arranged on the bottom surface, the first member has a first surface, a second surface and a third surface, the first surface and the second surface jointly form a support connection structure, and the support connection structure is used To be connected with the keycap support structure, the first surface and the third surface are located on opposite sides of the first member; and a second member is arranged on the bottom surface, the second member has a fourth surface, the third The surface and the fourth surface jointly form a jig connection structure, and the jig connection structure is used to connect with the jig so that the jig supports the keycap.

As an optional technical solution, the first surface is perpendicular to the second surface, a slide groove is formed between the second surface and the bottom surface, the first surface closes one end of the slide groove, and the keycap support structure has a slide bar , the slide bar can slide in the chute.

As an optional technical solution, the bottom surface extends along a plane defined by the X-axis and the Z-axis, the bottom surface is perpendicular to the Y-axis, the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis are orthogonal to each other, and the keycap is perpendicular to the X-axis and the Z-axis. The plane defined by the Z axis has a center point of the keycap, the chute has a U-shaped section on the plane defined by the Y axis and the Z axis, and the slide bar can slide in the U-shaped section along the direction of the Z axis. In the direction of the Z axis, the jig connection structure is located between the slide slot and the center point of the keycap.

As an optional technical solution, the first surface and the second surface face each other, a pivot joint is formed between the first surface and the second surface, the keycap supporting structure has a pivot, and the pivot can be connected to the pivot Rotate in the joint.

As an optional technical solution, the bottom surface extends along a plane defined by the X-axis and the Z-axis, the bottom surface is perpendicular to the Y-axis, the X-axis, the Y-axis, and the Z-axis are orthogonal to each other, and the keycap is perpendicular to the X-axis and the Z-axis. The plane defined by the Z axis has a keycap center point, the pivot joint has a water drop hole section on the plane defined by the Y axis and the Z axis, and the pivot can rotate around the X axis in the water drop hole section, In the direction of the Z axis, the pivot joint is located between the jig connection structure and the central point of the keycap.

As an optional technical solution, the bottom surface extends along a plane defined by the X-axis and the Z-axis, the bottom surface is perpendicular to the Y-axis, the X-axis, the Y-axis and the Z-axis are orthogonal to each other, the third surface and the fourth surface The surfaces are perpendicular, and a hook is formed between the fourth surface and the bottom surface. The hook has an L-shaped section on a plane defined by the Y-axis and the X-axis. The jig can be combined with the L-shaped section.

As an optional technical solution, the bottom surface extends along a plane defined by the X-axis and the Z-axis, the bottom surface is perpendicular to the Y-axis, the X-axis, the Y-axis and the Z-axis are orthogonal to each other, the third surface and the fourth surface The surfaces face each other, and a groove is formed between the third surface and the fourth surface. The groove has a water drop hole section on a plane defined by the Y axis and the Z axis, and the jig can be combined with the water drop hole section.

The present invention also provides a keycap, which includes: a keycap body having a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, and the bottom surface is located between the plurality of skirt structures; The bracket connection structure is arranged on the bottom surface for connecting with the keycap support structure; and the jig connection structure is arranged on the bottom surface for connecting with the jig so that the jig can carry the keycap, the jig The connection structure is adjacent to the bracket connection structure.

As an optional technical solution, the bracket connection structure includes a sliding slot and a pivotal joint, and the jig connection structure is adjacent to one of the sliding slot and the pivotal joint.

As an optional technical solution, the jig connection structure is adjacent to the pivot joint, and the jig connection structure and the pivot joint are arranged adjacent to one of the plurality of skirt structures, the jig connection structure The distance from the central point of the keycap on the bottom surface is greater than the distance from the pivot joint to the central point of the keycap on the bottom surface.

As an optional technical solution, the jig connecting structure includes a groove, and the groove is formed with one of the chute and the pivot joint through the same oblique pin; or, the jig connecting structure includes a hook, The hook, one of the sliding slot and the pivot joint are formed by the same oblique pin.

The present invention also provides a key structure, which comprises: a bottom plate; a keycap support structure disposed on the bottom plate; and a keycap arranged on the keycap support structure to move up and down relative to the bottom plate. The keycap includes: a keycap body with a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface is located between the plurality of skirt structures, and the bottom surface faces the bottom plate; A component is arranged on the bottom surface, the first component has a first surface, a second surface and a third surface, the first surface and the second surface jointly form a bracket connection structure, and the bracket connection structure is used for connecting with the keycap The support structure is connected, the first surface and the third surface are located on opposite sides of the first member; and a second member is disposed on the bottom surface, the second member has a fourth surface, and the third surface is opposite to the first member. The four surfaces jointly form a jig connection structure, and the jig connection structure is used to connect with the jig so that the jig can carry the keycap.

As an optional technical solution, the first surface is perpendicular to the second surface, a slide groove is formed between the second surface and the bottom surface, the first surface closes one end of the slide groove, and the keycap support structure has a slide bar , the slide bar can slide in the chute.

As an optional technical solution, the first surface and the second surface face each other, a pivot joint is formed between the first surface and the second surface, the keycap supporting structure has a pivot, and the pivot can be connected to the pivot Rotate in the joint.

The present invention also provides a key structure, which comprises: a bottom plate; a keycap support structure disposed on the bottom plate; and a keycap arranged on the keycap support structure to move up and down relative to the bottom plate. The keycap includes: a keycap body with a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality of skirt structures, the top surface is opposite to the bottom surface, the bottom surface is located between the plurality of skirt structures, and the bottom surface faces the bottom plate; bracket The connecting structure is arranged on the bottom surface for connecting with the keycap supporting structure; and the jig connecting structure is arranged on the bottom surface for connecting with the jig so that the jig can carry the keycap, the jig The connection structure is adjacent to the bracket connection structure.

As an optional technical solution, the bracket connection structure includes a sliding slot and a pivotal joint, and the jig connection structure is adjacent to one of the sliding slot and the pivotal joint.

As an optional technical solution, the jig connection structure is adjacent to the pivot joint, and the jig connection structure and the pivot joint are arranged adjacent to one of the plurality of skirt structures, the jig connection structure The distance from the center point of the keycap on the bottom surface is greater than the distance between the pivot joint and the center point of the keycap on the bottom surface.

As an optional technical solution, the jig connecting structure includes a groove, and the groove is formed with one of the chute and the pivot joint through the same oblique pin; or, the jig connecting structure includes a hook, The hook, one of the sliding slot and the pivot joint are formed by the same oblique pin.

Compared with the prior art, the keycap of the present invention uses the jig connection structure to connect with the jig instead of using the bracket connection structure to connect with the jig. In this way, even if the shape of the jig connection structure changes during the appearance treatment of the keycap, it will not affect the connection between the bracket connection structure and the keycap support structure, preventing the keycap from falling off the keycap support structure In addition, to increase the life of the keyboard. In addition, the support connection structure of the keycap of the present invention is adjacent to the jig connection structure, for example, by sharing a part of the structure and using different surfaces of the shared structure to be adjacent; or, the keycap of the present invention utilizes the first The first surface of the component and the second surface jointly form a bracket connection structure, and the third surface of the first component and the fourth surface of the second component jointly form a jig connection structure. Therefore, when making the keycap, only one oblique pin can be used to form the adjacent bracket connection structure and jig connection structure at the same time, and can also be demolded in the same direction. In this way, there is no need to consider designing a variety of oblique pins for demoulding in different directions, which will be easier to manufacture and more cost-saving. Moreover, the jig connection structure of the keycap of the present invention does not affect the vertical displacement of the keycap relative to the bottom plate. That is to say, the jig connection structure does not hinder the operation of the keycap support structure when it is folded and supported. Therefore, the present invention only utilizes the remaining space on the bottom surface of the keycap body to configure the jig connection structure, and does not need to find additional installation space. That is to say, the keycap of the present invention can also achieve the effect of simplifying and saving space.

The advantages and spirit of the present invention can be further understood through the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a keycap according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the keycap in FIG. 1A from another direction.

FIG. 2A is a bottom view of the keycap of FIG. 1A .

FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view of the keycap of FIG. 2A along the line 2B-2B'.

FIG. 2C is a schematic diagram of a first component of the keycap of FIG. 2B .

FIG. 2D is a schematic diagram of a second component of the keycap of FIG. 2B .

FIG. 2E is a cross-sectional perspective view of the keycap of FIG. 1A along the line 2E-2E'.

FIG. 3A is a bottom view of a key structure applicable to the key cap of FIG. 1A according to the present invention.

FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the button structure in FIG. 3A along the line 3B-3B'.

FIG. 3C is an enlarged schematic diagram of area A in FIG. 3B .

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the present invention applied to the keycap of FIG. 1A and the oblique pins used to form the keycap.

FIG. 5A is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the single keycap in FIG. 1A of the present invention and the jig designed for the corresponding fixing structure of the single keycap.

FIG. 5B shows an overall schematic diagram of the jig structure of a plurality of jigs with the fixing structure shown in FIG. 5A corresponding to a plurality of keycaps in FIG. 1A , and an enlarged schematic view of a part of the jig structure.

FIG. 6A is a perspective view of a keycap according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6B is a cross-sectional perspective view of the keycap of Fig. 6A along the line 6B-6B'.

FIG. 7 shows an exploded perspective view of the present invention applicable to the keycap and jig shown in FIG. 6A .

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a keycap according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9A is a bottom view of the keycap of FIG. 8 .

Fig. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the keycap of Fig. 9A along the line 9B-9B'.

FIG. 9C is a schematic diagram of the first component of the keycap of FIG. 9B .

FIG. 9D is a schematic diagram of a second component of the keycap of FIG. 9B .

FIG. 10A is a bottom view of a key structure applicable to the key cap of FIG. 8 according to the present invention.

FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the button structure in FIG. 10A along the line 10B-10B'.

FIG. 10C is an enlarged schematic diagram of area B in FIG. 10B .

Detailed ways

The present invention proposes a key cap and a key structure using it. However, the present invention is not limited to the proposed embodiment, and the description in the embodiment, such as the detailed structure, the size and position of related components, and the corresponding spatial relationship, etc. , are used for illustration only, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention does not show all possible embodiments, and those skilled in the art can change and modify the structures of the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, so as to meet the needs of practical applications. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, but can be implemented in various forms, and other embodiments not presented in the present invention may also be applicable. Furthermore, the size ratios in the drawings are not drawn according to the same proportion of the actual product, so the description and the contents of the drawings are only used for describing the embodiments, not for limiting the protection scope of the present invention. In addition, in the specification, similar component symbols are used for similar component symbols for convenience of description.

Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of a keycap 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B shows a perspective view of the keycap 100 in FIG. 1A in another direction.

The keycap 100 includes a keycap body 110 having a top surface 112 , a bottom surface 116 and several skirt structures 114 . The top surface 112 can be the pressing surface of the keycap 100 , and the top surface 112 is opposite to the bottom surface 116 , and the bottom surface 116 is located between the skirt structures 114 .

As shown in FIG. 1B , the keycap 100 further includes a bracket connection structure 120 disposed on the bottom surface 116 . The bracket connecting structure 120 is used to connect with the keycap support structure on the bottom plate when the keycap 100 is assembled on the bottom plate of the keyboard, so that the keycap 100 can move up and down relative to the bottom plate. In this embodiment, the keycap 100 further includes a jig connection structure 140 . The jig connecting structure 140 is also disposed on the bottom surface 116 , and the jig connecting structure 140 is used to connect with the jig when the appearance of the keycap 100 is to be processed, so that the jig can carry the keycap 100 for processing.

The present invention uses the jig connection structure to connect with the jig instead of the bracket connection structure to connect with the jig, which can avoid the problem that the bracket connection structure is easily deformed when the appearance of the keycap is treated in the traditional method. In this way, even if the shape of the jig connection structure changes during the appearance treatment of the keycap, it will not affect the connection between the bracket connection structure and the keycap support structure, preventing the keycap from falling off the keycap support structure In addition, to increase the life of the keyboard.

In particular, the jig connection structure of the present invention is adjacent to the bracket connection structure, for example, by sharing a part of the structure and using different surfaces of the shared structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B , the jig connection structure 140 and the bracket connection structure 120 share a part of the structure and are adjacent to each other by using different surfaces of the shared structure.

The bracket connection structure of the present invention may include a sliding slot and a pivotal joint, and the keycap may be connected with the keycap supporting structure through the sliding slot and the pivotal joint. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B , the bracket connection structure 120 may include a slide groove 122 and a pivot portion 124, and the keycap 100 may be connected to the keycap support structure through the slide groove 122 and the pivot portion 124, so that The keycap 100 is installed on the bottom plate of the keyboard.

In the present invention, the jig connection structure can be adjacent to one of the slide groove and the pivot joint. For example, the jig connection structure 140 of the keycap 100 in the embodiment of FIG. 1B is adjacent to the slide groove 122 . However, in other embodiments, the jig connection structure 140 can also be adjacent to the pivotal portion 124 (shown in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 ).

Please refer to FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B, FIG. 2C, FIG. 2D and FIG. 2E, FIG. 2A shows a bottom view of the keycap 100 of FIG. 1A, and FIG. 2B shows a cross-sectional view of the keycap 100 of FIG. 2A along the line 2B-2B'. 2C is a schematic diagram of the first member 131 of the keycap 100 of FIG. 2B , FIG. 2D is a schematic diagram of the second member 132 of the keycap 100 of FIG. 2B , and FIG. 2E is a schematic diagram of the keycap 100 of FIG. 1A along the tangent line 2E- Section view of 2E'.

As shown in Figure 2B, the keycap 100 includes a first member 131 and a second member 132, the first member 131 and the second member 132 are all arranged on the bottom surface 116 of the keycap body 110, and the first member 131 and the second member 132 connected to the plane 130 .

As shown in FIG. 2C and FIG. 2D, the first member 131 on the left side of the plane 130 and the second member 132 on the right side of the plane 130 are shown separately, so as to more clearly describe the first member 131 and the second member 132. Structural shape. It can be seen from FIG. 2C and FIG. 2D that the plane 130 of the first member 131 and the plane 130 of the second member 132 can be connected, so that the first member 131 and the second member 132 form a single structure with a continuous outline.

As shown in FIG. 2E , the first member 131 on the left side of the plane 130 has a first surface S1 , a second surface S2 and a third surface S3 , and the second member 132 on the right side of the plane 130 has a fourth surface S4 . Wherein, the first surface S1 is a surface facing the positive Z-axis direction, and the third surface S3 is a surface generally facing the negative Z-axis direction. That is, the first surface S1 and the third surface S3 are located on opposite sides of the first member 131 .

In the present invention, the first surface and the second surface jointly form a bracket connection structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 2E , the first surface S1 is a surface parallel to the X-Y plane, and the second surface S2 is a surface parallel to the X-Z plane. That is to say, the first surface S1 is perpendicular to the second surface S2 , and the perpendicular first surface S1 and the second surface S2 jointly form the slide groove 122 . Therefore, the sliding groove 122 is formed between the second surface S2 and the bottom surface 116 , and the first surface S1 closes one end of the sliding groove 122 .

In the present invention, the third surface and the fourth surface together form a jig connection structure. For example, as shown in FIG. 2E , the third surface S3 is a surface generally facing the negative Z-axis direction, the fourth surface S4 is a surface generally facing the positive Z-axis direction, and the third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 connected to the plane 130 . That is to say, the third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 are connected surfaces. The third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 jointly form a jig connection structure 140 , such as a groove. The groove has a drop hole section on the plane defined by the Y-axis and the Z-axis, and is used for combining with the jig so that the jig supports the keycap 100 .

Please refer to FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C. FIG. 3A shows a bottom view of the key structure 150 of the present invention applicable to the keycap 100 of FIG. 1A, and FIG. 3B shows the key structure 150 of FIG. In a cross-sectional view, FIG. 3C is an enlarged schematic view of area A in FIG. 3B .

As shown in FIG. 3B , the key structure 150 includes a bottom plate 160 , a keycap supporting structure 170 and a keycap 100 . The top surface 112 of the keycap body 110 can be used for pressing by the user, and the bottom surface 116 of the keycap body 110 is configured to face the bottom plate 160 . The keycap supporting structure 170 is disposed on the base plate 160 , and the keycap 100 is disposed on the keycap supporting structure 170 . The keycap supporting structure 170 is used to allow the user to press the keycap 100 to move up and down relative to the bottom plate 160 . In addition, in order to keep the drawing simple, other components are not shown, such as components such as elastic body and film circuit board disposed between the bottom surface 116 and the bottom plate 160 .

As shown in FIG. 3B , the keycap 100 is connected to the keycap support structure 170 through the bracket connection structure 120 . The keycap supporting structure 170 of this embodiment is, for example, a scissors structure, which can be connected with the slide groove 122 and the pivot portion 124 of the bracket connecting structure 120 , so that the keycap 100 can move up and down relative to the bottom plate 160 . Specifically, the slide bar of the keycap support structure 170 can slide in the slide groove 122 , and the pivot of the keycap support structure 170 can rotate in the pivot joint 124 , so that the keycap 100 can move up and down relative to the bottom plate 160 .

As shown in FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C , the chute 122 is formed between the second surface S2 and the bottom surface 116 , and the first surface S1 closes one end of the chute 122 , so that the slide bar of the keycap supporting structure 170 can be placed in the chute 122 Swipe in. In addition, the chute 122 has a U-shaped section on the plane defined by the Y-axis and the Z-axis, so that the sliding bar can slide along the Z-axis in the U-shaped section.

The jig connection structure 140 of this embodiment is adjacent to the slide groove 122 , and the jig connection structure 140 will not affect the vertical displacement of the keycap 100 relative to the bottom plate 160 . That is to say, the jig connection structure 140 does not hinder the operation of the keycap supporting structure 170 when it is folded and supported. Since the chute 122 of this embodiment is disposed at the corner formed by the skirt structure 114 (please refer to FIG. 1B ), therefore, this embodiment only utilizes the existing remaining space on the bottom surface 116 to configure the jig connection structure 140, No need to look for additional setup space. That is to say, the keycap of the present invention can also achieve the effect of simplifying and saving space.

Please refer to FIG. 4 , which shows a schematic diagram of the present invention applied to the keycap 100 of FIG. 1A and the oblique pin 190 used when forming the keycap 100 .

In addition to the above space-saving effect, the keycap of the present invention also has the effects of simple design, easy manufacture and cost saving. Since the jig connection structure of the present invention is adjacent to the bracket connection structure, and both the adjacent jig connection structure and the bracket connection structure have lateral openings facing the same direction, they can be formed at the same time only by using oblique pins. The adjacent jig connection structure and support connection structure.

For example, the jig connection structure 140 in FIG. 4 is adjacent to the chute 122, and both the jig connection structure 140 and the chute 122 have lateral openings facing the same direction, for example, the jig on the left side in FIG. Both the connecting structure 140 and the sliding groove 122 have lateral openings facing the negative X-axis direction. Therefore, when manufacturing the keycap 100 , only one oblique pin 190 can be used to simultaneously form the jig connection structure 140 and the slide groove 122 , and can also be demoulded toward the negative X-axis direction at the same time. In this way, there is no need to consider designing a variety of oblique pins for demoulding in different directions, which will be easier to manufacture and more cost-saving.

Please refer to FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B. FIG. 5A shows a perspective exploded schematic view of the single keycap 100 of FIG. The keycap 100 is an overall schematic diagram of a jig structure 1800 corresponding to a plurality of jigs 180 of the fixing structure shown in FIG. 5A , and an enlarged schematic diagram of a part of the jig structure 1800 .

As shown in FIG. 5A , the jig 180 of this embodiment is suitable for the keycap 100 of the above embodiment, and the jig 180 has a keycap fixing structure 182 . The keycap fixing structure 182 is, for example, a fixed shaft, and is used to engage with the fixture connection structure 140 (such as a groove) of the keycap 100, so that the fixture 180 carries the keycap 100, so as to carry out multi-surface on the keycap 100. deal with. For example, the keycap 100 is sprayed, baked, printed, etc. to provide different appearance colors of the keycap 100; typeface type.

In addition, because the present embodiment uses the jig connecting structure 140 to engage the keycap fixing structure 182 , the keycap fixing structure 182 does not directly contact the bracket connecting structure 120 , and therefore does not affect the bracket connecting structure 120 .

Generally speaking, surface treatment is usually carried out on a plurality of keycaps to be assembled on the entire keyboard at the same time. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5B , a plurality of jigs 180 as shown in FIG. 5A are disposed on the jig bottom plate 1802 to form a jig structure 1800 . The size, position and quantity of the plurality of jigs 180 are corresponding to the multiple keycaps that will be assembled on the entire keyboard, that is, each jig 180 is correspondingly installed with a keycap, so as to surface multiple keycaps at the same time. deal with. In addition, regardless of the size of the keycap, the keycap and fixture of the present invention can be used for processing.

Please refer to FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B. FIG. 6A shows a perspective view of a keycap 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B shows a cross-sectional perspective view of the keycap 200 in FIG. 6A along the line 6B-6B'.

The difference between the keycap 200 of this embodiment and the keycap 100 of the above-mentioned embodiment lies in the design of the jig connection structure 240 , and the structure and function of the other similarities will not be repeated here.

In this embodiment, the keycap 200 includes a jig connection structure 240 , such as a hook, for connecting with the jig so that the jig can carry the keycap 200 .

The keycap 200 of this embodiment also has the same advantages as the keycap 100 of the above-mentioned embodiment. Moreover, the jig connecting structure 240 and the slide groove 122 of this embodiment also have lateral openings facing the positive X-axis direction. Therefore, when manufacturing the keycap 200, only one oblique pin can be used to simultaneously form the jig connection structure 240 and the sliding groove 122, and can also be demoulded toward the positive X-axis direction at the same time.

As shown in FIG. 6B , the third surface S3 is a surface parallel to the X-Y plane, and the fourth surface S4 is a surface parallel to the X-Z plane, so the third surface S3 is perpendicular to the fourth surface S4 . Moreover, a hook is formed between the fourth surface S4 and the bottom surface 116 , and the hook has an L-shaped section on the plane defined by the Y-axis and the X-axis, and the jig can be combined with the L-shaped section.

Please refer to FIG. 7 . FIG. 7 shows an exploded perspective view of the present invention applied to the keycap 200 and jig 280 of FIG. 6A .

The jig 280 of this embodiment is suitable for the keycap 200 of the above-mentioned embodiment, and the jig 280 has a keycap fixing structure 282 . The keycap fixing structure 282 is, for example, a fixing piece, which is used to engage with the jig connection structure 240 (such as a hook) of the keycap 200, so that the jig 280 carries the keycap 200, so that the keycap 200 can be surfaced in multiple ways. deal with.

Please refer to FIG. 8 , which shows a perspective view of a keycap 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The difference between the keycap 300 of this embodiment and the keycap 100 of the above-mentioned embodiment lies in that the jig connection structure 340 is adjacent to the pivot joint 124 of the bracket connection structure 120 , and the structure and function of other similarities will not be repeated.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the jig connection structure 340 is adjacent to the pivotal portion 124 , the jig connection structure 340 and the pivotal portion 124 are adjacent to these skirt structures 114 , and the jig connection structure 340 is smaller than the pivotal portion 124 The keycap center point C that is further away from the bottom surface 116 .

Moreover, the jig connecting structure 340 and the pivoting portion 124 of this embodiment also have lateral openings facing the positive and negative X-axis directions. Therefore, when manufacturing the keycap 300 , only one oblique pin can be used to simultaneously form the jig connection structure 340 and the pivot portion 124 , and can also be demoulded toward the positive or negative X-axis direction at the same time.

The jig connection structure 340 shown in FIG. 8 is, for example, a groove, but in another embodiment, the jig connection structure 340 can also be a hook, such as the jig connection structure 240 in FIG. 6B .

Please refer to FIG. 9A, FIG. 9B, FIG. 9C and FIG. 9D, FIG. 9A shows a bottom view of the keycap 300 of FIG. 8, FIG. 9B shows a cross-sectional view of the keycap 300 of FIG. 9B is a schematic diagram of the first member 331 of the keycap 300 , and FIG. 9D is a schematic diagram of the second member 332 of the keycap 300 in FIG. 9B .

As shown in Figure 9B, the keycap 300 includes a first member 331 and a second member 332, the first member 331 and the second member 332 are all arranged on the bottom surface 116 of the keycap body 110, and the first member 331 and the second member 332 connected to the plane 330 .

As shown in FIG. 9C and FIG. 9D , the first member 331 on the left side of the plane 330 and the second member 332 on the right side of the plane 330 are shown separately, so as to more clearly describe the first member 331 and the second member 332. Structural shape. It can be seen from FIG. 9C and FIG. 9D that the plane 330 of the first member 331 and the plane 330 of the second member 332 can be connected, so that the first member 331 and the second member 332 form a single structure with a continuous outline.

Please refer to FIG. 10A, FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C. FIG. 10A shows a bottom view of the button structure 350 of the present invention applicable to the key cap 300 of FIG. 8 , and FIG. 10B shows the button structure 350 of FIG. In a cross-sectional view, FIG. 10C is an enlarged schematic view of area B in FIG. 10B .

The difference between the key structure 350 of this embodiment and the key structure 150 of the above-mentioned embodiment lies in the difference of the key cap 300 , and the structures and functions of the other similar parts will not be repeated here.

As shown in Figure 10B and Figure 10C, the first member 331 on the left side of the plane 330 has a first surface S1, the second surface S2 and the third surface S3, and the second member 332 on the right side of the plane 330 has a fourth surface S4 . Wherein, the first surface S1 is a surface generally facing the positive Z-axis direction, and the third surface S3 is a surface generally facing the negative Z-axis direction. That is, the first surface S1 and the third surface S3 are located on opposite sides of the first member 331 .

As shown in FIG. 10B and FIG. 10C , the first surface S1 is a surface generally facing the positive Z-axis direction, and the second surface S2 is a surface generally facing the negative Z-axis direction. That is to say, the first surface S1 and the second surface S2 face each other. Moreover, the first surface S1 and the second surface S2 are connected to each other, and the connected first surface S1 and the second surface S2 together form a pivot portion 124 , and the pivot of the keycap support structure 170 can rotate in the pivot portion 124 . In addition, the pivot portion 124 has a water drop hole section on the plane defined by the Y axis and the Z axis, so that the pivot can rotate around the X axis in the water drop hole section.

As shown in FIG. 10C , the third surface S3 is a surface generally facing the negative Z-axis direction, the fourth surface S4 is a surface generally facing the positive Z-axis direction, and the third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 are connected on a plane 330. That is, the third surface S3 is a surface connected to the fourth surface S4. The third surface S3 and the fourth surface S4 jointly form a jig connection structure 340 , such as a groove, for connecting with the jig so that the jig can carry the keycap 300 .

Please refer to FIG. 8 and FIG. 10B at the same time. The jig connecting structure 340 of this embodiment is adjacent to the pivot joint 124, and the jig connecting structure 340 and the pivot joint 124 are adjacent to the arrangement of these skirt structures 114, and the jig is connected The structure 340 is further away from the keycap center point C of the bottom surface 116 than the pivot portion 124 . Therefore, the jig connection structure 340 does not affect the vertical displacement of the keycap 300 relative to the bottom plate 160 . That is to say, the jig connection structure 340 does not hinder the operation of the keycap support structure 170 when it is folded and supported. In this embodiment, only the remaining space on the bottom surface 116 is used to configure the jig connecting structure 340 , and no additional space is needed. That is to say, the keycap of the present invention can also achieve the effect of simplifying and saving space.

As mentioned above, the keycap of the present invention uses the jig connection structure to connect to the jig, but does not use the bracket connection structure to connect to the jig. In this way, even if the shape of the jig connection structure changes during the appearance treatment of the keycap, it will not affect the connection between the bracket connection structure and the keycap support structure, preventing the keycap from falling off the keycap support structure In addition, to increase the life of the keyboard.

In addition, the support connection structure of the keycap of the present invention is adjacent to the jig connection structure, for example, by sharing a part of the structure and using different surfaces of the shared structure to be adjacent; or, the keycap of the present invention utilizes the first The first surface of the component and the second surface jointly form a bracket connection structure, and the third surface of the first component and the fourth surface of the second component jointly form a jig connection structure. Therefore, when making the keycap, only one oblique pin can be used to form the adjacent bracket connection structure and jig connection structure at the same time, and can also be demolded in the same direction. In this way, there is no need to consider designing a variety of oblique pins for demoulding in different directions, which will be easier to manufacture and more cost-saving.

In addition, the jig connection structure of the keycap of the present invention does not affect the vertical displacement of the keycap relative to the bottom plate. That is to say, the jig connection structure does not hinder the operation of the keycap support structure when it is folded and supported. Therefore, the present invention only utilizes the remaining space on the bottom surface of the keycap body to configure the jig connection structure, and does not need to find additional installation space. That is to say, the keycap of the present invention can also achieve the effect of simplifying and saving space.

Through the above detailed description of the preferred embodiments, it is hoped that the characteristics and spirit of the present invention can be described more clearly, and the protection scope of the present invention is not limited by the preferred embodiments disclosed above. On the contrary, the intention is to cover various changes and equivalent arrangements within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the claims applied for in the present invention should be interpreted in the broadest way based on the above description, so as to cover all possible changes and equivalent arrangements.

Claims (18)

1. a keycap, is characterized in that this keycap comprises:

Keycap body, have end face, bottom surface and a plurality of skirt border structure, this end face is relative with this bottom surface, and this bottom surface is between this plurality of skirt border structure;

First component, be arranged at this bottom surface, this first component has first surface, second surface and the 3rd surface, this first surface and this second surface form support connection structure jointly, this support connection structure is in order to be connected with keycap supporting construction, and this first surface and the 3rd surface are positioned at the opposition side on this first component; And

Second component, is arranged at this bottom surface, and this second component has the 4th surface, and the 3rd surface forms tool syndeton jointly with the 4th surface, and this tool syndeton is in order to be connected with tool to make this tool carry this keycap.

2. keycap as claimed in claim 1, is characterized in that, this first surface and this second surface perpendicular, chute is formed between this second surface and this bottom surface, this first surface closes one end of this chute, and this keycap supporting construction has slide bar, and this slide bar can slide in this chute.

3. keycap as claimed in claim 2, it is characterized in that, this bottom surface extends along X-axis and Z axis definition plane, this plane perpendicular is in Y-axis, and this X-axis, this Y-axis and this Z axis are orthogonal, and this keycap has keycap central point in this X-axis and this Z axis definition plane, this chute has U-shaped section in this Y-axis and this Z axis definition plane, this slide bar can slide along this Z-direction in this U-shaped section, and in this Z-direction, this tool syndeton is between this chute and this keycap central point.

4. keycap as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, this first surface and this second surface toward each other, form articulated section between this first surface and this second surface, and this keycap supporting construction has pivot, and this pivot can rotate in this articulated section.

5. keycap as claimed in claim 4, it is characterized in that, this bottom surface extends along X-axis and Z axis definition plane, this plane perpendicular is in Y-axis, this X-axis, this Y-axis and this Z axis are orthogonal, this keycap has keycap central point in this X-axis and this Z axis definition plane, this articulated section has water droplet hole section in this Y-axis and this Z axis definition plane, this pivot can rotate around this X-direction in this water droplet hole section, in this Z-direction, this articulated section is between this tool syndeton and this keycap central point.

6. keycap as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, this bottom surface extends along X-axis and Z axis definition plane, this plane perpendicular is in Y-axis, this X-axis, this Y-axis and this Z axis are orthogonal, the 3rd surface and the 4th perpendicular, form snap fit between the 4th surface and this bottom surface, this snap fit has L shape section in this Y-axis and this X-axis definition plane, and this tool can be combined with this L shape section.

7. keycap as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, this bottom surface extends along X-axis and Z axis definition plane, this plane perpendicular is in Y-axis, this X-axis, this Y-axis and this Z axis are orthogonal, and the 3rd surface is facing with the 4th surface, form groove between the 3rd surface and the 4th surface, this groove has water droplet hole section in this Y-axis and this Z axis definition plane, and this tool can be combined with this water droplet hole section.

8. a keycap, is characterized in that this keycap comprises:

Keycap body, have end face, bottom surface and a plurality of skirt border structure, this end face is relative with this bottom surface, and this bottom surface is between this plurality of skirt border structure;

Support connection structure, is configured at this bottom surface, in order to be connected with keycap supporting construction; And

Tool syndeton, is configured at this bottom surface, in order to be connected with tool to make this tool carry this keycap, this tool syndeton and this support connection structure adjacent.

9. keycap as claimed in claim 8, it is characterized in that, this support connection structure comprises chute and articulated section, and one of them of this tool syndeton and this chute and this articulated section is adjacent.

10. keycap as claimed in claim 9, it is characterized in that, this tool syndeton and this articulated section adjacent, and one of them configuration of this tool syndeton and this articulated section this plurality of skirt border structure contiguous, the distance between the keycap central point of this tool syndeton and this bottom surface be greater than this articulated section apart from this bottom surface keycap central point between distance.

11. keycaps as claimed in claim 9, it is characterized in that, this tool syndeton comprises groove, and one of them of this groove and this chute and this articulated section formed via same taper pin; Or this tool syndeton comprises snap fit, one of them of this snap fit and this chute and this articulated section formed via same taper pin.

12. 1 kinds of press-key structures, is characterized in that this press-key structure comprises:

Base plate;

Keycap supporting construction, is configured on this base plate; And

Keycap, be arranged in this keycap supporting construction, to move up and down relative to this base plate, this keycap comprises:

Keycap body, have end face, bottom surface and a plurality of skirt border structure, this end face is relative with this bottom surface, and this bottom surface is between this plurality of skirt border structure, and this bottom surface is intended for this base plate;

First component, be arranged at this bottom surface, this first component has first surface, second surface and the 3rd surface, this first surface and this second surface form support connection structure jointly, this support connection structure is in order to be connected with this keycap supporting construction, and this first surface and the 3rd surface are positioned at the opposition side on this first component; And

Second component, is arranged at this bottom surface, and this second component has the 4th surface, and the 3rd surface forms tool syndeton jointly with the 4th surface, and this tool syndeton is in order to be connected with tool to make this tool carry this keycap.

13. press-key structures as claimed in claim 12, is characterized in that, this first surface and this second surface perpendicular, chute is formed between this second surface and this bottom surface, this first surface closes one end of this chute, and this keycap supporting construction has slide bar, and this slide bar can slide in this chute.

14. press-key structures as claimed in claim 12, it is characterized in that, this first surface and this second surface toward each other, form articulated section between this first surface and this second surface, and this keycap supporting construction has pivot, and this pivot can rotate in this articulated section.

15. 1 kinds of press-key structures, is characterized in that this press-key structure comprises:

Base plate;

Keycap supporting construction, is configured on this base plate; And

Keycap, be arranged in this keycap supporting construction, to move up and down relative to this base plate, this keycap comprises:

Keycap body, have end face, bottom surface and a plurality of skirt border structure, this end face is relative with this bottom surface, and this bottom surface is between this plurality of skirt border structure, and this bottom surface is intended for this base plate;

Support connection structure, is configured at this bottom surface, in order to be connected with this keycap supporting construction; And

Tool syndeton, is configured at this bottom surface, in order to be connected with tool to make this tool carry this keycap, this tool syndeton and this support connection structure adjacent.

16. press-key structures as claimed in claim 15, it is characterized in that, this support connection structure comprises chute and articulated section, and one of them of this tool syndeton and this chute and this articulated section is adjacent.

17. press-key structures as claimed in claim 16, it is characterized in that, this tool syndeton and this articulated section adjacent, and one of them configuration of this tool syndeton and this articulated section this plurality of skirt border structure contiguous, the distance between the keycap central point of this tool syndeton and this bottom surface is greater than the distance between the keycap central point of this articulated section and this bottom surface.

18. press-key structures as claimed in claim 16, it is characterized in that, this tool syndeton comprises groove, and one of them of this groove and this chute and this articulated section formed via same taper pin; Or this tool syndeton comprises snap fit, one of them of this snap fit and this chute and this articulated section formed via same taper pin.