CN113691655B - an electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes: the shell is provided with a chute; the key module is at least partially arranged in the chute and can move relative to the chute; when the key module is positioned at the first position, the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell, and the key module is used for adjusting the volume; when the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell, and the electronic equipment is in a mute state.

Description

an electronic device

Technical field

This application belongs to the technical field of intelligent terminal products, and specifically relates to an electronic device.

Background technique

Electronic devices, such as mobile phones and tablets, are usually equipped with volume adjustment buttons and mute buttons on the side borders. The mute key is usually a separate slide key. Used to mute and unmute electronic devices by sliding the mute button to different positions. In some situations, such as in a dark usage environment or when the electronic device is in a bag, the user cannot quickly determine whether the mute button is in the mute position or the unmute position, which brings inconvenience to the user.

Contents of the invention

This application aims to provide an electronic device to solve the problem that it is difficult for users to determine the state of the mute key of the electronic device.

In order to solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

An embodiment of the present application proposes an electronic device. The electronic device includes: a shell, a chute is provided on the shell; a button module, the button module is at least partially disposed in the chute; Can move relative to the chute; when the button module is in the first position, the button module protrudes from the surface of the housing, and the button module is used to adjust the volume; when the button module When in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the housing or recessed in the housing, and the electronic device is in a silent state.

In the embodiment of the present application, when the button module is in the first position, the button module protrudes from the surface of the housing, and the button module is used to adjust the volume; when the button module is in the first position, the button module protrudes from the surface of the housing. In the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the housing or recessed in the housing, and the electronic device is in a silent state. The user determines whether the electronic device is in a mute state by touching whether the button module protrudes from the surface of the casing. Since the difference between the two positions of the key module is significant, the user can easily determine whether the electronic device is in a mute state.

Additional aspects and advantages of the application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the application.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a partial schematic diagram of an electronic device in a first position according to an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a partial schematic diagram of the electronic device in the second position according to the embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 3 is an internal schematic diagram of the electronic device in the first position according to the embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 4 is an internal schematic diagram of the electronic device in the second position according to the embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 5 is an internal schematic diagram of an electronic device in a first position according to another embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 6 is an internal schematic diagram of an electronic device in a second position according to another embodiment of the present application.

Reference signs:

10-Casing; 11-Chute; 12-Bottom; 20-Button body; 21-Control magnet; 30-Volume control component; 31-Switch soft plate; 32-Increase volume switch; 33-Decrease volume switch; 40- Sliding bracket; 41-front push rod magnetic component; 411-first end face; 42-rear push rod magnetic component; 421-second end face; 50-limiting device; 501-protrusion; 502-first surface; 503 -Second surface; 51-first rotating shaft; 52-second rotating shaft; 60-linear Hall detection switch; 601-bracket; 71-first connecting rod; 72-second connecting rod.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and cannot be understood as limiting the present application. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of this application.

The terms "first" and "second" features in the description and claims of this application may include one or more of these features, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "plurality" means two or more. In addition, "and/or" in the description and claims indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character "/" generally indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship.

In the description of this application, it needs to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", " "Back", "Left", "Right", "Vertical", "Horizontal", "Top", "Bottom", "Inside", "Outside", "Clockwise", "Counterclockwise", "Axis", The orientation or positional relationship indicated by "radial direction", "circumferential direction", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply the device or element to which it refers. Must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application.

In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly stated and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connection, or integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an internal connection between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

The electronic device provided according to the embodiment of the present application is described below with reference to FIGS. 1-6 .

The electronic device includes: a housing 10 and a button module. A chute 11 is provided on the housing 10 . The key module is at least partially disposed in the chute 11 and can move relative to the chute 11 .

When the key module is in the first position, the key module protrudes from the surface of the housing 10 and is used to adjust the volume. When the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the housing 10 or recessed in the housing 10 , and the electronic device is in a silent state.

In the embodiment of the present application, when the key module is in the first position, the key module protrudes from the surface of the housing 10 and is used to adjust the volume. When the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the housing or recessed in the housing 10 , and the electronic device is in a silent state.

The user determines whether the electronic device is in a mute state by touching whether the key module protrudes from the surface of the housing 10 . Since the difference between the two positions of the key module is significant, the user can easily determine whether the electronic device is in a mute state.

Specifically, electronic devices can be, but are not limited to, mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, smart speakers, smart display devices, VR devices, AR devices, walkie-talkies, headsets, etc. Take a mobile phone as an example to illustrate. The housing 10 includes a frame. A chute 11 is provided on the frame. The button module is used to adjust the volume of the mobile phone.

The electronics also include silent controls and a lifting structure. The lifting structure cooperates with the key module, so that the key module can protrude from the surface of the housing 10 and be flush with the surface of the housing or recessed in the housing 10 during sliding in the chute 11 . The key module includes a key body 20, a volume control component 30 and a trigger element. The key body 20 is disposed on the volume control component 30 . The key body 20 is located in the slide groove 11 . The trigger element may be provided on the volume control component 30 . The key module can slide along the slide groove 11 . The mute control device is provided in the housing 10 .

When the key body 20 is in the first position, the triggering element releases the triggering of the mute control device, and the lifting structure causes the key body 20 to protrude from the housing 10 .

When the key body 20 is in the second position, the mute control device is triggered by the triggering device. Under the action of the lifting structure, the key body 20 is flush with the surface of the housing 10 or is recessed in the housing 10 .

The volume control assembly 30 includes a soft switch board 31 , a volume increase switch 32 and a volume decrease switch 33 . The volume increase switch 32 and the volume decrease switch 33 are connected to the switch flexible board 31 . The key body 20 is opposite to the volume increase switch 32 and the volume decrease switch 33 respectively. The user can increase or decrease the volume of the mobile phone by pressing the button body 20 .

In one example, as shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the key module further includes a sliding bracket 40. The sliding bracket 40 is a frame structure. The volume control assembly 30 is fixed on the sliding bracket 40 . For example, the switch flexible plate 31 is fixed on the sliding bracket 40 . The volume increase switch 32 and the volume decrease switch 33 are fixed on the switch soft plate 31 . The triggering element can also be arranged on the sliding bracket 40 . The key body 20 is connected to the sliding bracket 40 . When sliding, the user pushes the key body 20 . The key body 20 drives the sliding bracket 40 to slide along the slide groove 11 .

The mute control device is used to mute electronic equipment. The trigger element is used to trigger the mute control device to mute the electronic equipment. When not triggered, the electronic device is in an unmuted state.

In one example, as shown in FIGS. 2 , 3 , and 4 , the electronic device further includes a linear Hall detection switch 60 and a control magnet 21 . The linear Hall detection switch 60 is disposed in the housing 10 , and the control magnet 21 is disposed on the key module. When the key module is in the second position, the control magnet 21 triggers the linear Hall detection switch 60 so that the electronic device is in a silent state.

In this example, the control magnet 21 is fixed on the sliding bracket 40 . The fixed bracket 601 has an L-shaped structure. The open end of the L-shaped structure faces the sliding bracket 40 . The linear Hall detection switch 60 is fixed on one side of the L-shaped structure. The control magnet 21 is fixed on the sliding bracket 40 .

When the key module slides along the chute 11 so that the control magnet 21 reaches the sensing range of the linear Hall detection switch 60, the linear Hall detection switch 60 is triggered to send out a silent control signal. This control signal mutes the electronic device. For example, in this state, the control magnet 21 is located within the open end of the L-shaped structure to trigger the linear Hall detection switch 60 more effectively.

The user can distinguish whether the electronic device is in a mute state or an unmuted state by touching the height of the key body 20 relative to the surface of the housing 10 .

In this embodiment, by pressing the button module in the first position, the volume of the electronic device can be adjusted. Through the sliding button module, electronic devices can be muted and unmuted.

Through the lifting structure, the height of the key body 20 relative to the surface of the housing 10 can be different when the electronic device is muted and unmuted, so that the user can easily identify whether the electronic device is in a mute state by touching the key body 20 .

In addition, the electronic device realizes the adjustment of the volume and the adjustment of muting and unmuting through different touch methods of the button module, eliminating the need for at least one button. This makes the structure of the electronic device simpler and the appearance more regular.

In one example, as shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the electronic device further includes a connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the housing 10 , and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the key module.

When the key module is in the first position, the extending directions of the connecting rod and the sliding groove 11 are perpendicular. When the key module is in the second position, the extending directions of the connecting rod and the sliding groove 11 are obliquely intersecting.

In this example, the lifting structure includes connecting rods. For example, the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the sliding bracket 40 . The connecting rod can swing relative to the housing 10 and can swing relative to the sliding bracket 40 . During the swing process, the connecting rod changes the height of the volume adjustment component relative to the housing 10 , thereby causing the key body 20 to protrude from the surface of the housing 10 (for example, in this position, the connecting rod is perpendicular to the extension direction of the slide groove 11 , so that the height of the key body 20 is raised. The connecting rod provides support for the key module.), and is flush with the surface of the housing 10 or recessed in the housing 10 (for example, in this position, The extension direction of the connecting rod and the slide groove 11 are obliquely intersecting, so that the height of the key body 20 is lowered).

In addition, during the swing process, the connecting rod not only realizes the raising and lowering of the key module, but also realizes the sliding of the key module along the chute 11 .

In addition, the connecting rod has a simple structure, takes up little space and is easy to install.

In a specific example of the present application, as shown in Figures 3-4, both ends of the connecting rod in the axial direction have connecting holes. One of the connecting holes is connected to the housing 10 through a rotating shaft. The other connecting hole is connected to the key module through a rotating shaft.

For example, one end of the connecting rod has a ring-shaped structure, and a connecting hole is formed in the middle of the ring-shaped structure. The other end of the connecting rod is a through-diameter, and a connecting hole is formed in the middle of this end. In this example, compared with directly manufacturing the rotating shafts at both ends of the connecting rod, the connecting rod has a simpler structure and is easier to process, manufacture and install.

In one example, as shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the electronic device includes two connecting rods, and the two connecting rods are arranged in parallel.

Specifically, the lifting structure includes a first connecting rod 71 and a second connecting rod 72 . Preferably, the lengths of the first connecting rod 71 and the second connecting rod 72 are equal, and the first connecting rod 71 and the second connecting rod 72 are parallel.

The housing 10 is provided with a first rotating shaft 51 and a second rotating shaft 52 . The key module includes a first end and a second end. The first end is opposite to the second end. One end of the first connecting rod 71 is rotatably connected to the first rotating shaft 51 . The other end of the first connecting rod 71 is rotatably connected to the first end. One end of the second connecting rod 72 is rotatably connected to the second rotating shaft 52 . The other end of the second link 72 is rotatably connected to the second end.

In this example, there are two connecting rods, namely a first connecting rod 71 and a second connecting rod 72 . The first link 71 and the second link 72 are rotatably connected to the sliding bracket 40 respectively. Two connecting rods form a truss structure. Moreover, since the two connecting rods have the same length and are arranged in parallel, when the two connecting rods swing, the key module can be lifted, lowered, and slid along the chute 11 more smoothly.

In addition, the two connecting rods provide stronger support for the button module.

In other examples, there may be more connecting rods, such as three, four, etc., as long as the key module can be smoothly raised, lowered, and slid. Multiple links can also be of different lengths. Multiple connecting rods do not need to be parallel.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 3 , when the key body 20 is in the first position, the axial direction of the connecting rod (for example, the first connecting rod 71 and the second connecting rod 72 ) is in contact with the axial direction of the connecting rod. The pressing directions of the key bodies 20 are consistent.

For example, the pressing direction of the key body 20 is perpendicular to the frame of the housing 10 where the slide groove 11 is located. In the first position, the axial direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the frame where the chute 11 is located. In this position, when the user performs a pressing operation, the pressing force is along the axial direction of the connecting rod. In this way, the connecting rod supports the key body 20 more effectively. Compared with pressing when the connecting rod is in a tilted state, this method is less likely to cause idle stroke.

In one example, as shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the electronic device further includes a limiting device 50. The limiting device 50 is disposed inside the housing 10 . The key module is provided with a first stopper and a second stopper. The limiting device 50 is located between the first stop part and the second stop part.

When the key body 20 is located at the first position, the limiting device 50 forms a stop for the second stop portion.

When the key body 20 is in the second position, the limiting device 50 forms a stop on the first stop portion.

For example, the limiting device 50 is a block-shaped structure disposed inside the housing 10 . The first stop part and the second stop part are columnar structures provided on the sliding bracket 40 . The specific structures of the limiting device 50, the first stopper part and the second stopper part can be set according to actual needs.

In this example, by providing the limiting device 50, the first stopper part and the second stopper part, the first position and the second position can be effectively positioned.

In one example, as shown in FIGS. 2 , 3 , and 4 , when the key body 20 is located in the first position, the second stop portion and the limiting device 50 form a magnetic attraction.

When the key body 20 is in the second position, the first stop portion and the limiting device 50 form a magnetic attraction.

For example, the first stop is the front pushrod magnetic element 41. The second stop is the rear pushrod magnetic element 42. The limiting device 50, the front pushrod magnetic component 41 and the rear pushrod magnetic component 42 are all magnets. In addition, the polarity of the limiting device 50 is opposite to that of the opposite surfaces of the front pushrod magnetic element 41 and the rear pushrod magnetic element 42, so as to form magnetic attraction.

Alternatively, the limiting device 50 may be a magnet. The front pushrod magnetic element 41 and the rear pushrod magnetic element 42 are made of materials that can be attracted by magnets, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, etc.

It is also possible that the front pushrod magnetic element 41 and the rear pushrod magnetic element 42 are magnets. The limiting device 50 is made of material that can be attracted by magnets, such as iron, cobalt, nickel, etc.

In this example, by providing a magnetic attraction method, the key module can be effectively fixed at the first position and the second position, thereby preventing the key module from being positioned inaccurately.

In addition, the magnetic attraction method can effectively enhance the user's tactile experience, allowing users to perform sliding operations more smoothly.

In one example, as shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the limiting device 50 includes a device body and a protruding portion 501. The protruding portion 501 is located in the middle of the device body. A first surface 502 is formed on the device body close to the first stopper 41 . A second surface 503 is formed on the device body close to the second stopper 42 . The first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are separated by the protrusion 501 .

The height of the second stopper 42 is greater than the height of the first stopper 41 . When the key body 20 is in the first position, the protruding portion 501 forms a stop on the side of the second stop portion 42 , and the second surface 503 and the second stop portion The ends of 42 offset each other. The key body 20 protrudes from the surface of the housing 10 .

When the key body 20 is in the second position, the protruding portion 501 forms a stop on the side of the first stop portion 41 , and the first surface 502 and the first stop portion The ends of 41 offset each other. The key body 20 is flush with the surface of the housing 10 or is recessed in the housing 10 .

In this example, when the mute control device is triggered, the button body 20 is flush with the surface of the housing 10 or is recessed in the housing 10 . When the mute control device is deactivated, the button body 20 protrudes from the housing 10 , which makes it easier to adjust the volume of the electronic device.

In the embodiment of the present application, the entire limiting device 50 has an inverted T-shaped structure. For example, the protruding portion 501 and the device body are formed into an integrated structure. This limiting structure can not only effectively limit the first position and the second position, but especially can effectively position the height of the key body 20 relative to the surface of the housing 10 . The limiting device 50 can effectively prevent the key body 20 from being pressed due to insufficient support force of the lifting structure, thereby making the volume adjustment of the key module more reliable.

In addition, the limiting device 50 has a simple structure and is easy to process and manufacture.

In one example, as shown in Figures 2, 3, and 4, the first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are both inclined surfaces. The angles between the two inclined surfaces and the protruding portion 501 are both obtuse angles. The shape of the end of the first stop portion 41 matches the first surface 502 . The shape of the end of the second stopper 42 matches the second surface 503 .

For example, the entire limiting device 50 is centrally symmetrical with respect to the protruding portion 501 . The first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are symmetrically arranged. The angle between the first surface 502 and the second surface 503 and the protruding portion 501 is the same. The end of the first stopper 41 is the first end surface 411 . The end of the second stopper 42 is the second end surface 421 . Both the first end surface 411 and the second end surface 421 are inclined surfaces. When forming the stop, the first end surface 411 and the first surface 502 are bonded together, or the second end surface 421 and the second surface 503 are bonded together.

In this example, both the first surface 502 and the second surface 503 are inclined surfaces. The angles between the two inclined surfaces and the protruding portion 501 are both obtuse angles. The obtuse angle causes the limiting device 50 to form large openings on both sides of the protruding portion 501 . This makes it easier for the first end surface 411 to contact and offset the first surface 502 when the key module slides, and the second end surface 421 to more easily contact and offset the second surface 503, thereby making the key module in the first position and Switching between second positions is smoother.

In one example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the bottom 12 of the chute 11 is inclined relative to the housing. The key module can slide along the bottom 12 .

In this example, the lifting structure is the bottom 12 of the chute 11 . The bottom 12 of the chute 11 forms an inclined surface or an arc surface. The key body 20 is in contact with the bottom 12 . The key module slides along the slide groove 11 so that the key body 20 slides along the bottom 12 . As shown in FIG. 5 , in the first position, the key body 20 protrudes from the surface of the housing 10 . As shown in FIG. 6 , in the second position, the key body 20 is flush with the surface of the housing or recessed in the housing 10 .

The two ends of the chute 11 form the limiting device. The two ends of the chute 11 can effectively locate the first position and the second position.

Of course, the lifting structure is not limited to the connecting rod and the inclined bottom 12, and those skilled in the art can set it according to actual needs.

Other electronic structures and operations according to the embodiments of the present application are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described in detail here.

In the description of this specification, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" or the like is intended to be incorporated into the description of the implementation. An example or example describes a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic that is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and modifications can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present application. The scope of the application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (10)

1. An electronic device, comprising:

the shell is provided with a chute;

the key module is at least partially arranged in the chute and can move relative to the chute;

when the key module is positioned at the first position, the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell, and the key module is used for adjusting the volume; when the key module is in the second position, the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell, and the key module is also used for triggering the electronic equipment to be in a mute state.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a link, one end of the link being rotatably connected to the housing, the other end of the link being connected to the key module;

when the key module is positioned at the first position, the extending direction of the connecting rod and the sliding groove is vertical; when the key module is positioned at the second position, the extending directions of the connecting rod and the sliding groove are oblique.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein both ends of the connecting rod in the axial direction are provided with connecting holes, one of the connecting holes is connected with the housing through a rotating shaft, and the other connecting hole is connected with the key module through a rotating shaft.

4. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the electronic device comprises two of the links, the two links being disposed in parallel.

5. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein a bottom of the chute is disposed obliquely with respect to the housing, and the key module is slidable along the bottom.

6. The electronic device of any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a limiting device disposed within the housing, a first stop and a second stop disposed on the key module, the limiting device being located between the first stop and the second stop;

when the key module is positioned at the first position, the limiting device forms a stop for the second stop part;

when the key module is located at the second position, the limiting device forms a stop for the first stop part.

7. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the second stop forms a magnetic attraction with the spacing means when the key is in the first position;

when the key is positioned at the second position, the first stop part and the limiting device form magnetic attraction.

8. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein the stopper includes a device body and a protruding portion, the protruding portion being located in a middle portion of the device body, a first surface being formed at a position of the device body near the first stopper, a second surface being formed at a position of the device body near the second stopper, the first surface and the second surface being separated by the protruding portion;

the height of the second stop part is larger than that of the first stop part; when the key module is positioned at the first position, the protruding part forms a stop for the side part of the second stop part, the second surface abuts against the tail end of the second stop part, and the key module protrudes out of the surface of the shell; when the key module is located at the second position, the protruding portion forms a stop for the side portion of the first stop portion, the first surface abuts against the tail end of the first stop portion, and the key module is flush with the surface of the shell or is recessed in the shell.

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the first surface and the second surface are both inclined surfaces, and wherein the inclined surfaces form an obtuse angle with the protrusion.

10. The electronic device of any one of claims 1-5, further comprising a linear hall sensing switch disposed within the housing and a control magnet disposed on the key module, the control magnet triggering the linear hall sensing switch when the key module is in the second position to place the electronic device in a mute state.