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本發明是有關於一種按鍵結構,且特別是有關於一種薄型化之按鍵結構。 The present invention relates to a key structure, and more particularly to a thinned key structure.
隨著電子裝置的普及,各種輸入裝置廣泛地應用於其中,成為使用者與電子裝置之間溝通的媒介,電子裝置的薄型化亦成為目前業界所著眼的趨勢之一。因應這樣的潮流,輸入裝置的薄型化也是研究人員所致力追求的方向之一。 With the spread of electronic devices, various input devices have been widely used as media for communication between users and electronic devices, and thinning of electronic devices has become one of the trends in the industry. In response to this trend, the thinning of input devices is also one of the directions that researchers are pursuing.
以按壓操作的輸入裝置為例,傳統之按鍵結構係以塑膠所製之支撐結構來支撐鍵帽。然而,此種支撐結構需要較大的高度空間,因此不利於輸入裝置之薄型化。 Taking the input device of the pressing operation as an example, the conventional button structure supports the key cap with a support structure made of plastic. However, such a support structure requires a large height space, which is disadvantageous for the thinning of the input device.
本發明係有關於一種按鍵結構,以有利於輸入裝置之薄型化。 The present invention relates to a button structure to facilitate thinning of an input device.
根據本發明之一方面,提出一種按鍵結構。按鍵結 構包括一鍵帽、一底板、一彈性體、一薄膜開關電路、一第一支撐座及一第二支撐座、一第一金屬支撐件以及一第二金屬支撐件。底板設置於鍵帽之下。彈性體設置於鍵帽與底板之間,並提供一向上回復力至鍵帽。薄膜開關電路設置於底板上,用以被觸發而產生一按鍵訊號。第一支撐座與第二支撐座設置於底板上。第一支撐座具有一第一側壁,第一支撐座與底板間具有一第一收納空間。第二支撐座具有一第二側壁,第二支撐座與底板間具有一第二收納空間。第一金屬支撐件包括一第一按壓部、一第一L形彎折部及一第一撐靠部。第一按壓部連接於鍵帽,第一L形彎折部抵接於第一側壁,且延伸進入第一收納空間中,使第一金屬支撐件可轉動地連接於第一支撐座。第二金屬支撐件包括一第二按壓部、一第二L形彎折部及一第二撐靠部。第二按壓部連接於鍵帽,第二L形彎折部抵接於第二側壁,且延伸進入第二收納空間中,使第二金屬支撐件可轉動地連接於第二支撐座,且第二撐靠部連接於第一撐靠部。當鍵帽受一外力被按壓時,鍵帽從一未按壓位置向下抵壓第一按壓部及第二按壓部,帶動第一金屬支撐件及第二金屬支撐件分別繞著第一側壁及第二側壁轉動,且第一撐靠部及第二撐靠部相互抵撐而連動轉動。當外力釋放時,彈性體提供向上回復力以驅動鍵帽回復至未按壓位置。 According to an aspect of the invention, a button structure is proposed. Button knot The structure comprises a keycap, a bottom plate, an elastic body, a membrane switch circuit, a first support base and a second support base, a first metal support member and a second metal support member. The bottom plate is placed under the keycap. The elastomer is disposed between the keycap and the bottom plate and provides an upward restoring force to the keycap. The membrane switch circuit is disposed on the bottom plate for being triggered to generate a button signal. The first support base and the second support base are disposed on the bottom plate. The first support base has a first side wall, and the first support base and the bottom plate have a first storage space. The second support base has a second side wall, and the second support base and the bottom plate have a second storage space. The first metal support member includes a first pressing portion, a first L-shaped bent portion and a first supporting portion. The first pressing portion is coupled to the keycap, and the first L-shaped bent portion abuts against the first side wall and extends into the first receiving space to rotatably connect the first metal supporting member to the first supporting seat. The second metal support member includes a second pressing portion, a second L-shaped bent portion and a second supporting portion. The second pressing portion is connected to the key cap, the second L-shaped bent portion abuts against the second side wall, and extends into the second receiving space, so that the second metal supporting member is rotatably connected to the second supporting seat, and the second The two abutments are connected to the first abutment. When the keycap is pressed by an external force, the keycap presses the first pressing portion and the second pressing portion downward from an unpressed position, and drives the first metal supporting member and the second metal supporting member to respectively surround the first sidewall and The second side wall rotates, and the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion abut each other and rotate in conjunction. When the external force is released, the elastomer provides an upward restoring force to drive the keycap back to the undepressed position.
根據本發明之另一方面,提出一種按鍵結構。按鍵結構包括一鍵帽、一底板、一彈性體、一薄膜開關電路、一第一支撐座及一第二支撐座、一第一金屬支撐件以及一第二金屬支撐 件。鍵帽具有一第一卡勾及一第二卡勾。第一卡勾具有一第一卡勾柱與一第一卡勾尾,第二卡勾具有一第二卡勾柱與一第二卡勾尾,第一卡勾尾及第二卡勾尾均朝著一X軸方向延伸。底板設置於鍵帽之下。彈性體設置於鍵帽與底板之間,並提供一向上回復力至鍵帽。薄膜開關電路設置於底板上,用以被觸發而產生一按鍵訊號。第一支撐座與第二支撐座設置於底板上。第一支撐座具有一第一樞接軸,第二支撐座具有一第二樞接軸,第一樞接軸與第二樞接軸平行於X軸方向。第一金屬支撐件包括一第一卡勾開孔、一第一L形彎折部及一第一撐靠部。第一卡勾柱進入第一卡勾開孔中,第一卡勾尾抵接於第一金屬支撐件之下表面,第一L形彎折部抵接於第一樞接軸,使第一金屬支撐件可轉動地連接於第一支撐座。第二金屬支撐件包括一第二卡勾開孔、一第二L形彎折部及一第二撐靠部。第二卡勾柱進入第二卡勾開孔中,第二卡勾尾抵接於第二金屬支撐件之下表面,第二L形彎折部抵接於第二樞接軸,使第二金屬支撐件可轉動地連接於第二支撐座,且第二撐靠部連接於第一撐靠部。當鍵帽受一外力被按壓時,鍵帽從一未按壓位置向下抵壓第一卡勾開孔及第二卡勾開孔,帶動第一金屬支撐件及第二金屬支撐件分別繞著第一樞接軸及第二樞接軸轉動,且第一撐靠部及第二撐靠部相互抵撐而連動轉動。當外力釋放時,彈性體提供向上回復力以驅動鍵帽回復至未按壓位置,進而帶動第一金屬支撐件與第二金屬支撐件轉動。 According to another aspect of the present invention, a button structure is proposed. The button structure comprises a key cap, a bottom plate, an elastic body, a membrane switch circuit, a first support base and a second support base, a first metal support member and a second metal support Pieces. The keycap has a first hook and a second hook. The first hook has a first hook and a first hook, and the second hook has a second hook and a second hook, the first hook and the second hook Extending in an X-axis direction. The bottom plate is placed under the keycap. The elastomer is disposed between the keycap and the bottom plate and provides an upward restoring force to the keycap. The membrane switch circuit is disposed on the bottom plate for being triggered to generate a button signal. The first support base and the second support base are disposed on the bottom plate. The first support base has a first pivot shaft, and the second support base has a second pivot shaft. The first pivot shaft and the second pivot shaft are parallel to the X-axis direction. The first metal support member includes a first hook opening, a first L-shaped bent portion and a first supporting portion. The first hook hook enters the first hook opening, the first hook end abuts against the lower surface of the first metal support, and the first L-shaped bent portion abuts the first pivot shaft, so that the first The metal support is rotatably coupled to the first support. The second metal support member includes a second hook opening, a second L-shaped bent portion and a second supporting portion. The second hook column enters the second hook opening, the second hook end abuts against the lower surface of the second metal support, and the second L-shaped bent portion abuts the second pivot shaft to make the second The metal support is rotatably coupled to the second support and the second support is coupled to the first support. When the key cap is pressed by an external force, the key cap presses down the first hook opening and the second hook opening from an unpressed position, and drives the first metal support and the second metal support respectively. The first pivoting shaft and the second pivoting shaft rotate, and the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion abut each other to rotate. When the external force is released, the elastic body provides an upward restoring force to drive the keycap to return to the unpressed position, thereby driving the first metal support and the second metal support to rotate.
為了對本發明之上述及其他方面有更佳的瞭解,下 文特舉較佳實施例,並配合所附圖式,作詳細說明如下: In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, The preferred embodiment is described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
100‧‧‧按鍵結構 100‧‧‧Key structure
110‧‧‧鍵帽 110‧‧‧Key Cap
110LS‧‧‧鍵帽之下表面 110LS‧‧‧ under the keycap
112‧‧‧第一卡句 112‧‧‧ first card sentence
1121‧‧‧第一卡勾柱 1121‧‧‧ first card hook
1122‧‧‧第一卡勾尾 1122‧‧‧First card hook
114‧‧‧第二卡勾 114‧‧‧Second card
1141‧‧‧第二卡勾柱 1141‧‧‧Second card hook
1142‧‧‧第二卡勾尾 1142‧‧‧Second card hook
116‧‧‧凸點 116‧‧‧Bumps
120‧‧‧第一金屬支撐件 120‧‧‧First metal support
120LS‧‧‧第一金屬支撐件之下表面 120LS‧‧‧Under the surface of the first metal support
120US‧‧‧第一金屬支撐件之上表面 120US‧‧‧Top surface of the first metal support
121‧‧‧第一按壓部 121‧‧‧First press
122‧‧‧第一卡勾開孔 122‧‧‧The first card hook hole
123‧‧‧第一撐靠部 123‧‧‧First support
125‧‧‧第一L形彎折部 125‧‧‧First L-shaped bend
130‧‧‧第二金屬支撐件 130‧‧‧Second metal support
130LS‧‧‧第二金屬支撐件之下表面 130LS‧‧‧Under the surface of the second metal support
130US‧‧‧第二金屬支撐件之上表面 130US‧‧‧Second metal support upper surface
131‧‧‧第二按壓部 131‧‧‧Second press
132‧‧‧第二卡勾開孔 132‧‧‧Second card hook opening
133‧‧‧第二撐靠部 133‧‧‧Second support
135‧‧‧第二L形彎折部 135‧‧‧Second L-shaped bend
140‧‧‧第一支撐座 140‧‧‧First support
140w‧‧‧第一側壁 140w‧‧‧first side wall
141‧‧‧凸柱 141‧‧‧Bump
145‧‧‧第一樞接軸 145‧‧‧First pivot shaft
150‧‧‧第二支撐座 150‧‧‧second support
150w‧‧‧第二側壁 150w‧‧‧second side wall
151‧‧‧凸柱 151‧‧‧Bump
155‧‧‧第二樞接軸 155‧‧‧Second pivot shaft
160‧‧‧導光板 160‧‧‧Light guide plate
162‧‧‧第一卡勾導孔 162‧‧‧The first card hook hole
164‧‧‧第二卡勾導孔 164‧‧‧Second card hooking hole
165‧‧‧第一導光板貫孔 165‧‧‧First light guide through hole
166‧‧‧第二導光板貫孔 166‧‧‧Second light guide through hole
170‧‧‧薄膜開關電路 170‧‧‧ Membrane Switch Circuit
171‧‧‧凹陷部 171‧‧‧Depression
172‧‧‧第一卡勾通道 172‧‧‧ first hook channel
174‧‧‧第二卡勾通道 174‧‧‧Second hook channel
175‧‧‧第一容納孔 175‧‧‧First receiving hole
176‧‧‧第二容納孔 176‧‧‧Second receiving hole
180‧‧‧彈性體 180‧‧‧ Elastomers
190‧‧‧底板 190‧‧‧floor
191‧‧‧凸柱通孔 191‧‧‧Budded through hole
E‧‧‧區域 E‧‧‧ area
S1‧‧‧第一轉軸 S1‧‧‧first shaft
S2‧‧‧第二轉軸 S2‧‧‧second shaft
R1‧‧‧第一收納空間 R1‧‧‧First storage space
第1A圖以上視圖繪示本發明一實施例之按鍵結構的爆炸圖。 1A is a perspective view showing an exploded view of a key structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
第1B圖以下視圖繪示第1A圖之按鍵結構的爆炸圖。 FIG. 1B is a view showing an exploded view of the key structure of FIG. 1A.
第2A圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽及金屬支撐件的組裝下視圖。 FIG. 2A is a bottom view showing the assembly of the keycap and the metal support of FIG. 1A.
第2B圖繪示第1A圖之按鍵結構沿切線2B-2B’的X-Y平面剖視圖。 Fig. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-Y of the key structure of Fig. 1A along the tangent line 2B-2B'.
第3圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽下方其餘結構的組裝圖。 Figure 3 is an assembled view of the remaining structure below the keycap of Figure 1A.
第4A圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽於一未按壓位置時沿切線4A-4A’的Y-Z平面剖視圖。 Fig. 4A is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y-Z of the tangent line 4A-4A' of the key cap of Fig. 1A in an unpressed position.
第4B圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽於一未按壓位置時沿切線4B-4B’的X-Y平面剖視圖。 Fig. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-Y of the tangent line 4B-4B' when the key cap of Fig. 1A is in an unpressed position.
第5圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽於一按壓位置時沿切線4A-4A’的Y-Z平面剖視圖。 Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y-Z of the tangent line 4A-4A' of the key cap of Fig. 1A in a pressed position.
本發明提出一種按鍵結構,然而,本發明並不僅限於所提出之實施態樣。實施例中之敘述,如細部結構、結構數量、相關元件之尺寸位置、與相對應的空間關係等,僅為舉例說明之用,並非對本發明欲保護之範圍做限制。因此,本發明並未顯示出所有可能的實施例,所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者可在不脫 離本揭露之精神和範圍內對實施例之結構加以變化與修飾,以符合實際應用之需要。故本發明並不受限於下述實施例,而可以各種不同形式加以實行,未於本發明提出的其它實施態樣也可能可以應用。再者,圖式上的尺寸比例並非按照實際產品等比例繪製,因此說明書和圖式內容僅作敘述實施例之用,而非作為限縮本發明保護範圍之用。此外,說明書中,相似的元件符號係沿用相似的元件符號,以利說明。 The present invention proposes a key structure, however, the present invention is not limited to the proposed embodiment. The descriptions of the embodiments, such as the details of the structure, the number of structures, the size of the related elements, and the corresponding spatial relationships, are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention does not show all possible embodiments, and those having ordinary knowledge in the art can not take off Variations and modifications of the structure of the embodiments are made within the spirit and scope of the disclosure to meet the needs of the actual application. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, but may be embodied in various different forms, and other embodiments not suggested by the present invention may also be applied. Furthermore, the size ratios in the drawings are not drawn to the scale of the actual products, and therefore the description and drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. In addition, in the specification, like reference numerals are used to refer to the
第1A圖以上視圖繪示本發明一實施例之按鍵結構100的爆炸圖。第1B圖以下視圖繪示第1A圖之按鍵結構100的爆炸圖。第2A圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽110及金屬支撐件120、130的組裝下視圖。第2B圖繪示第1A圖之按鍵結構100沿切線2B-2B’的X-Y平面剖視圖。第3圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽110下方其餘結構的組裝圖。 1A is a perspective view of an exploded view of a key structure 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a view showing an exploded view of the key structure 100 of FIG. 1A. 2A is a bottom view showing the assembly of the keycap 110 and the metal supports 120, 130 of FIG. 1A. Fig. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-Y of the key structure 100 of Fig. 1A along the tangential line 2B-2B'. FIG. 3 is an assembled view of the remaining structure under the keycap 110 of FIG. 1A.
請參閱第1A及1B圖,按鍵結構100可包括一鍵帽110、一第一金屬支撐件120、一第二金屬支撐件130、一第一支撐座140、一第二支撐座150、一薄膜開關電路170、一彈性體180及一底板190。底板190可設置於鍵帽110之下。彈性體180可設置於鍵帽110與底板190之間。薄膜開關電路170可設置於底板190之上。第一支撐座140及第二支撐座150可設置於底板190上。另外,若是應用與可發光的輸入裝置,按鍵結構100亦可包括一導光板160,導光板160設置於薄膜開關電路170之上;然在另一實施例中亦可不具有導光板160。 Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B , the button structure 100 can include a key cap 110 , a first metal support member 120 , a second metal support member 130 , a first support base 140 , a second support base 150 , and a film . The switch circuit 170, an elastic body 180 and a bottom plate 190. The bottom plate 190 can be disposed under the keycap 110. The elastic body 180 may be disposed between the keycap 110 and the bottom plate 190. The membrane switch circuit 170 can be disposed on the bottom plate 190. The first support base 140 and the second support base 150 may be disposed on the bottom plate 190. In addition, in the case of the application and the illuminating input device, the button structure 100 can also include a light guide plate 160. The light guide plate 160 is disposed on the membrane switch circuit 170; however, in another embodiment, the light guide plate 160 may not be provided.
鍵帽110可包括一第一卡勾112及一第二卡勾114。第一金屬支撐件120可包括一第一按壓部121、一第一L形彎折部125及一第一撐靠部123,第一按壓部121與第一撐靠部123位於第一金屬支撐件120沿Z軸的相對側。第二金屬支撐件130可包括一第二按壓部131、一第二L形彎折部135及一第二撐靠部133,第二按壓部131及第二撐靠部133位於第二金屬支撐件130沿Z軸的相對側。第一撐靠部123可與第二撐靠部133互相連接。例如,第一撐靠部123及第二撐靠部133可各包括兩延伸部,第一撐靠部123的兩延伸部可分別與第二撐靠部133的兩延伸部上、下交疊設置,以使第一撐靠部123與第二撐靠部133可相互抵撐而連動轉動。 The keycap 110 can include a first hook 112 and a second hook 114. The first metal supporting member 120 can include a first pressing portion 121, a first L-shaped bent portion 125 and a first supporting portion 123. The first pressing portion 121 and the first supporting portion 123 are located at the first metal supporting portion. The pieces 120 are on opposite sides of the Z-axis. The second metal support member 130 can include a second pressing portion 131, a second L-shaped bent portion 135, and a second supporting portion 133. The second pressing portion 131 and the second supporting portion 133 are located on the second metal support. The members 130 are on opposite sides of the Z-axis. The first abutment portion 123 can be interconnected with the second abutment portion 133. For example, the first abutting portion 123 and the second abutting portion 133 may each include two extending portions, and the two extending portions of the first supporting portion 123 may overlap the two extending portions of the second supporting portion 133 respectively. It is arranged such that the first abutting portion 123 and the second abutting portion 133 can abut each other and rotate in conjunction.
第一按壓部121及第二按壓部131可連接於鍵帽110,並可用於接受鍵帽110的按壓。詳細而言,請參閱第1A及2A圖。第一按壓部121可具有一第一卡勾開孔122,第二按壓部131可具有一第二卡勾開孔132。第一卡勾開孔122及第二卡勾開孔132可對應於第一卡勾112及第二卡勾114的位置配置。如第2A圖所示,當鍵帽110組裝於第一金屬支撐件120和第二金屬支撐件130時,第一卡勾112及第二卡勾114可分別進入第一卡勾開孔122及第二卡勾開孔132中,並分別抵接於第一金屬支撐件120之下表面120LS及第二金屬支撐件130之下表面130LS。 The first pressing portion 121 and the second pressing portion 131 are connectable to the keycap 110 and can be used to receive the pressing of the keycap 110. For details, please refer to Figures 1A and 2A. The first pressing portion 121 can have a first hook opening 122, and the second pressing portion 131 can have a second hook opening 132. The first hook opening 122 and the second hook opening 132 may correspond to the positional arrangement of the first hook 112 and the second hook 114. As shown in FIG. 2A, when the key cap 110 is assembled to the first metal support member 120 and the second metal support member 130, the first hook 112 and the second hook 114 can respectively enter the first hook opening 122 and The second hooking holes 132 are respectively abutted against the lower surface 120LS of the first metal support 120 and the lower surface 130LS of the second metal support 130.
舉例來說,如第2A圖所示,第一卡勾112可具有一第一卡勾柱1121與一第一卡勾尾1122,第二卡勾114可具有 一第二卡勾柱1141與一第二卡勾尾1142。其中,第一卡勾尾1122及第二卡勾尾1142均朝著一X軸方向延伸。當鍵帽110組裝於第一金屬支撐件120和第二金屬支撐件130時,第一卡勾柱1121與第二卡勾柱1141分別進入第一卡勾開孔122與第二卡勾開孔132中。以第2B圖為例,其顯示出第二卡勾114進入第二金屬支撐件130之第二卡勾開孔132中的示意圖。如第2B圖所示,第二卡勾尾114抵接於第二金屬支撐件130之下表面130LS。同理,沿Z軸之另一側的第一卡勾尾1122亦抵接於第一金屬支撐件120之下表面120LS。如此一來,透過上述之卡勾柱1121、1141及卡勾尾1122、1142之設計,可避免鍵帽110脫落於金屬支撐件120、130之外。 For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the first hook 112 can have a first hook column 1121 and a first hook tail 1122, and the second hook 114 can have A second card hook 1141 and a second card tail 1142. The first card tail 1122 and the second card tail 1142 extend in an X-axis direction. When the key cap 110 is assembled to the first metal support member 120 and the second metal support member 130, the first hooking column 1121 and the second latching hook 1141 respectively enter the first hook opening 122 and the second hook opening. 132. Taking FIG. 2B as an example, it shows a schematic view of the second hook 114 entering the second hook opening 132 of the second metal support 130. As shown in FIG. 2B, the second hook tail 114 abuts against the lower surface 130LS of the second metal support 130. Similarly, the first hook tail 1122 along the other side of the Z-axis also abuts the lower surface 120LS of the first metal support 120. In this way, through the design of the above-mentioned card hooks 1121, 1141 and the hook tails 1122, 1142, the key cap 110 can be prevented from falling off the metal supports 120, 130.
請參閱第3圖,為顯示出鍵帽110之下的結構,於第3圖中係省略鍵帽110的繪製。第一金屬支撐件120可以一第一轉軸S1為支點轉動地連接於第一支撐座140,第二金屬支撐件130可以一第二轉軸S2為支點可轉動地連接於第二支撐座150。其中,第一轉軸S1及第二轉軸S2皆平行於X軸方向。透過第一金屬支撐件120及第二金屬支撐件130分別以第一轉軸S1及第二轉軸S2為支點而轉動,可帶動鍵帽110(未繪製)於一未按壓位置及一按壓位置之間移動。 Referring to FIG. 3, in order to show the structure under the keycap 110, the drawing of the keycap 110 is omitted in FIG. The first metal support member 120 is rotatably coupled to the first support base 140 as a fulcrum of the first rotating shaft S1, and the second metal support member 130 is rotatably coupled to the second support base 150 by a second rotating shaft S2 as a fulcrum. The first rotating shaft S1 and the second rotating shaft S2 are all parallel to the X-axis direction. The first metal support member 120 and the second metal support member 130 are respectively rotated by the first rotating shaft S1 and the second rotating shaft S2 as a fulcrum, and the key cap 110 (not drawn) is driven between an unpressed position and a pressed position. mobile.
詳細地說,如第1A及1B圖所示,第一支撐座140可具有一第一樞接軸145,第二支撐座150可具有一第二樞接軸155,第一樞接軸145與第二樞接軸155均平行於X軸方向。第 一金屬支撐件120的第一L形彎折部125抵接於第一樞接軸145,使第一金屬支撐件120可轉動地連接於第一支撐座140。第二金屬支撐件130的第二L形彎折部135抵接於第二樞接軸155,使第二金屬支撐件130可轉動地連接於第二支撐座150。 In detail, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the first support base 140 may have a first pivot shaft 145, and the second support base 150 may have a second pivot shaft 155, and the first pivot shaft 145 and The second pivot shafts 155 are all parallel to the X-axis direction. First The first L-shaped bent portion 125 of the metal support member 120 abuts against the first pivoting shaft 145 to rotatably connect the first metal support member 120 to the first support base 140. The second L-shaped bent portion 135 of the second metal support member 130 abuts against the second pivot shaft 155 to rotatably connect the second metal support member 130 to the second support base 150.
第4A圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽110於一未按壓位置時沿切線4A-4A’的Y-Z平面剖視圖。第4B圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽110於一未按壓位置時沿切線4B-4B’的X-Y平面剖視圖。第5圖繪示第1A圖之鍵帽110於一按壓位置時沿切線4A-4A’的Y-Z平面剖視圖。 Fig. 4A is a cross-sectional view taken along line Y-Z of the tangent line 4A-4A' of the keycap 110 of Fig. 1A in an unpressed position. Fig. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-Y of the tangent line 4B-4B' of the keycap 110 of Fig. 1A in an unpressed position. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view along line Y-Z of the tangential line 4A-4A' of the keycap 110 of Fig. 1A in a pressed position.
請參閱第4A圖,第一樞接軸145可具有一第一側壁140w,第二樞接軸155可具有一第二側壁150w。第一L形彎折部125抵接於第一側壁140w,第一側壁140w可例如為弧形表面。藉此,第一L形彎折部125可沿著第一側壁140w的弧形表面而樞接於第一樞接軸145,使第一金屬支撐件120可以第一樞接軸145為支點繞著第一側壁140w轉動。同樣地,第二L形彎折部135抵接於第二側壁150w,第二側壁150w可例如為弧形表面。藉此,第二L形彎折部135可沿著第二側壁150w的弧形表面而樞接於第二樞接軸155,使第二金屬支撐件130可以第二樞接軸155為支點繞著第二側壁150w轉動。 Referring to FIG. 4A, the first pivoting shaft 145 can have a first sidewall 140w, and the second pivoting shaft 155 can have a second sidewall 150w. The first L-shaped bent portion 125 abuts against the first side wall 140w, and the first side wall 140w may be, for example, an arcuate surface. Thereby, the first L-shaped bent portion 125 can be pivotally connected to the first pivotal shaft 145 along the curved surface of the first sidewall 140w, so that the first metal support 120 can be wound around the first pivotal shaft 145. The first side wall 140w is rotated. Similarly, the second L-shaped bent portion 135 abuts against the second side wall 150w, and the second side wall 150w may be, for example, an arcuate surface. Thereby, the second L-shaped bent portion 135 can be pivotally connected to the second pivoting shaft 155 along the curved surface of the second side wall 150w, so that the second metal supporting member 130 can be wound around the second pivoting shaft 155. The second side wall 150w is rotated.
此外,在本實施例中,第一支撐座140及第二支撐座150與底板190之間可結合固定而不會產生相對位移。藉此,當第一金屬支撐件120及第二金屬支撐件130分別繞著第一側壁 140w及第二側壁150w轉動時,鍵帽110可相對於底板190上、下移動。舉例而言,請參閱第1B及4A圖,第一支撐座140可包括數個凸柱141,第二支撐座150可包括數個凸柱151,凸柱141、151均自第一支撐座140及第二支撐座150之下表面向下延伸(例如是向負Y軸方向延伸),以與底板190上之數個凸柱通孔191固定。在另一實施例中,凸柱141、151可藉由熱熔的方式與對應之凸柱通孔191結合固定。 In addition, in the embodiment, the first support base 140 and the second support base 150 and the bottom plate 190 can be combined and fixed without relative displacement. Thereby, when the first metal support 120 and the second metal support 130 respectively surround the first sidewall When the 140w and the second side wall 150w are rotated, the keycap 110 is movable up and down with respect to the bottom plate 190. For example, referring to FIGS. 1B and 4A , the first support base 140 may include a plurality of protrusions 141 , and the second support base 150 may include a plurality of protrusions 151 . The protrusions 141 , 151 are all from the first support base 140 . The lower surface of the second support base 150 extends downward (for example, in the negative Y-axis direction) to be fixed to the plurality of stud passage holes 191 on the bottom plate 190. In another embodiment, the studs 141 and 151 can be fixedly coupled to the corresponding post through holes 191 by means of heat fusion.
請參閱第4A圖之區域E之放大圖,第一支撐座140與底板190間可具有一第一收納空間R1,第一L形彎折部125延伸進入第一收納空間中R1,並可於第一收納空間中R1中沿著第一側壁140w轉動。同樣地,第二支撐座150與底板190間亦可同樣具有一第二收納空間(未標示),且第二L形彎折部135延伸進入第二收納空間中,並可於第二收納空間中中沿著第二側壁150w轉動。透過上述第一及第二收納空間的設置,可有效地縮減按鍵結構100整體所需使用的空間,以利於薄型化之應用。 Referring to the enlarged view of the area E of FIG. 4A, the first support base 140 and the bottom plate 190 may have a first storage space R1, and the first L-shaped bent portion 125 extends into the first storage space R1, and The first housing space R1 rotates along the first side wall 140w. Similarly, the second support base 150 and the bottom plate 190 can also have a second storage space (not labeled), and the second L-shaped bent portion 135 extends into the second storage space, and can be in the second storage space. The middle center rotates along the second side wall 150w. Through the arrangement of the first and second storage spaces, the space required for the entire button structure 100 can be effectively reduced to facilitate the application of thinning.
詳細來說,請參閱第1A圖及第4A圖之區域E之放大圖。如第1A圖所示,薄膜開關電路170更可具有一第一容納孔175及一第二容納孔176。另外,若按鍵結構100包含導光板160,導光板160亦可具有一第一導光板貫孔165及一第二導光板貫孔166。第一容納孔175及第一導光板貫孔165對應於第一L形彎折部125之位置,第二容納孔176及第二導光板貫孔166對應於第二L形彎折部135之位置。如第4A圖之區域E之放大 圖所示,第一L形彎折部125可穿過第一容納孔175及第一導光板貫孔165。亦即,第一收納空間R1可由第一容納孔175及第一導光板貫孔165所形成,使第一L形彎折部125可容置於第一收納空間R1中。同樣地,第二L形彎折部135亦可穿過第二容納孔176及第二導光板貫孔166,使第二L形彎折部135可容置於第二收納空間中。 In detail, please refer to the enlarged view of the area E of the 1A and 4A drawings. As shown in FIG. 1A, the membrane switch circuit 170 further has a first receiving hole 175 and a second receiving hole 176. In addition, if the button structure 100 includes the light guide plate 160, the light guide plate 160 may have a first light guide plate through hole 165 and a second light guide plate through hole 166. The first receiving hole 175 and the first light guiding plate through hole 165 correspond to the position of the first L-shaped bent portion 125, and the second receiving hole 176 and the second light guiding plate through hole 166 correspond to the second L-shaped bent portion 135 position. Magnification of area E as shown in Figure 4A As shown, the first L-shaped bent portion 125 can pass through the first receiving hole 175 and the first light guide plate through hole 165. That is, the first storage space R1 can be formed by the first receiving hole 175 and the first light guide plate through hole 165, so that the first L-shaped bent portion 125 can be accommodated in the first storage space R1. Similarly, the second L-shaped bent portion 135 can also pass through the second receiving hole 176 and the second light guide plate through hole 166, so that the second L-shaped bent portion 135 can be accommodated in the second receiving space.
請參閱第4A、4B及5圖。在第4A圖中,鍵帽110係藉由彈性體180所提供之一向上回復力而保持在未按壓位置。例如第4B圖中,鍵帽110可具有一凸點116,當鍵帽110位於未按壓位置時,凸點116係抵接於彈性體180。在此情況下,第一卡勾112及第二卡勾114使第一按壓部121及第二按壓部131向上舉起,另一側之第一撐靠部123及第二撐靠部133則被收納於薄膜開關電路板170之一凹陷部171中。 Please refer to Figures 4A, 4B and 5. In Fig. 4A, the keycap 110 is held in the undepressed position by an upward restoring force provided by the elastomer 180. For example, in FIG. 4B, the key cap 110 may have a bump 116 that abuts the elastic body 180 when the keycap 110 is in the unpressed position. In this case, the first hook portion 112 and the second hook portion 114 lift the first pressing portion 121 and the second pressing portion 131 upward, and the first supporting portion 123 and the second supporting portion 133 of the other side are It is housed in one of the recessed portions 171 of the membrane switch circuit board 170.
當該鍵帽110受一外力被按壓,且此外力可克服彈性體180所提供之向上回復力時(例如當使用者按壓鍵帽110時),鍵帽110從第4A圖所示之未按壓位置向下移動至第5圖所示之按壓位置,此時凸點116可觸壓彈性體180,以使彈性體180變形,進而觸發薄膜開關電路170而產生相對應的一按鍵訊號。當鍵帽110向下抵壓第一按壓部121及第二按壓部131時,第一金屬支撐件120及第二金屬支撐件130被帶動並分別繞著第一側壁140w(或第一樞接軸145)及第二側壁150w(或第二樞接軸155)轉動,且第一撐靠部123及第二撐靠部133相互向上抵撐 而連動轉動,使第一撐靠部123及第二撐靠部133一併向上遠離凹陷部171。 When the keycap 110 is pressed by an external force, and the force can overcome the upward restoring force provided by the elastic body 180 (for example, when the user presses the keycap 110), the keycap 110 is not pressed from the FIG. 4A. The position is moved downward to the pressing position shown in FIG. 5, at which time the bump 116 can press the elastic body 180 to deform the elastic body 180, thereby triggering the membrane switch circuit 170 to generate a corresponding button signal. When the key cap 110 presses down the first pressing portion 121 and the second pressing portion 131 downward, the first metal support 120 and the second metal support 130 are driven and respectively surround the first side wall 140w (or the first pivotal connection) The shaft 145) and the second side wall 150w (or the second pivot shaft 155) rotate, and the first abutting portion 123 and the second abutting portion 133 abut each other upward The first supporting portion 123 and the second supporting portion 133 are moved upward together away from the recessed portion 171.
如第5圖所示,當鍵帽110被按壓至按壓位置時,第一金屬支撐件120及第二金屬支撐件130係平行於鍵帽110之下表面110LS。更詳細地說,第一金屬支撐件120之上表面120US及第二金屬支撐件130之上表面130US係貼合於鍵帽110之下表面110LS。因此,於按壓位置時,鍵帽110的內部空間亦可供收納,藉此可縮減按鍵結構100之整體厚度。 As shown in FIG. 5, when the keycap 110 is pressed to the pressing position, the first metal support 120 and the second metal support 130 are parallel to the lower surface 110LS of the keycap 110. In more detail, the upper surface 120US of the first metal support 120 and the upper surface 130US of the second metal support 130 are attached to the lower surface 110LS of the keycap 110. Therefore, when the position is pressed, the inner space of the keycap 110 is also accommodated, whereby the overall thickness of the key structure 100 can be reduced.
請同時參閱第1A及5圖,薄膜開關電路170可具有一第一卡勾通道172及一第二卡勾通道174。另外,若按鍵結構100包含導光板160,導光板160亦可具有一第一卡勾導孔162及一第二卡勾導孔164。當鍵帽110位於按壓位置時,第一卡勾112可進入第一卡勾通道172及第一卡勾導孔162中,第二卡勾114可進入第二卡勾通道174及第二卡勾導孔164中。由於薄膜開關電路170及導光板160上皆具有供第一卡勾112及第二卡勾114通過的通道,因此可提供較多的鍵帽行程空間,並有效地縮減按鍵結構100整體所需使用的空間,以利於薄型化之應用。 Referring to FIGS. 1A and 5 simultaneously, the membrane switch circuit 170 can have a first hook channel 172 and a second hook channel 174. In addition, if the button structure 100 includes the light guide plate 160, the light guide plate 160 may have a first hook guiding hole 162 and a second hook guiding hole 164. When the key cap 110 is in the pressing position, the first hook 112 can enter the first hook channel 172 and the first card guiding hole 162, and the second hook 114 can enter the second hook channel 174 and the second hook In the guide hole 164. Since the membrane switch circuit 170 and the light guide plate 160 all have passages for the first hook 112 and the second hook 114 to pass, more key cap stroke space can be provided, and the overall use of the button structure 100 can be effectively reduced. Space to facilitate thinning applications.
當使用者不再按壓鍵帽110時,鍵帽110不再受外力限制,因此鍵帽110可藉由彈性體180所提供之向上回復力,從第5圖之按壓位置向上回復至第4A及4B圖之未按壓位置。同時,由於鍵帽110向上回復,第一卡勾112及第二卡勾114並一併帶動第一按壓部121及第二按壓部131向上舉起,使第一金屬 支撐件120及第二金屬支撐件130分別以第一樞接軸145及第二樞接軸155為支點轉動,進而使另一側之第一撐靠部123及第二撐靠部133相互向下抵撐而連動轉動,並被收納於凹陷部171中,如第4A圖所示。 When the user no longer presses the keycap 110, the keycap 110 is no longer restricted by external force, so the keycap 110 can be returned upward from the pressing position of FIG. 5 to the 4A by the upward restoring force provided by the elastic body 180. The unpressed position of Figure 4B. At the same time, the first hook 112 and the second hook 114 together lift the first pressing portion 121 and the second pressing portion 131 upward to make the first metal The support member 120 and the second metal support member 130 are pivoted about the first pivoting shaft 145 and the second pivoting shaft 155, respectively, so that the first supporting portion 123 and the second supporting portion 133 of the other side are mutually oriented. The lower abutment is rotated in conjunction with each other and is housed in the recessed portion 171 as shown in FIG. 4A.
如上述說明,本發明所提出之按鍵結構可應用於輸入裝置,例如是應用於鍵盤,且特別是薄型化之鍵盤。實際應用時,係可將按鍵結構依需求控制大小,並排列組成一鍵盤。此外,本發明所提出之按鍵結構亦可應用與可發光的輸入裝置。 As explained above, the key structure proposed by the present invention can be applied to an input device, such as a keyboard, and particularly a thinned keyboard. In practical applications, the button structure can be controlled according to requirements and arranged to form a keyboard. In addition, the button structure proposed by the present invention can also be applied to an input device that can emit light.
本發明中藉由第一金屬支撐件及第二金屬支撐件的設置,由於金屬材質之剛性強度較佳,且以金屬製成之支撐件較薄,因此可有利於按鍵結構薄型化之應用。此外,由於第一金屬支撐件及第二金屬支撐件的L形彎折部延伸進入對應的支撐座與底板之間即具有的收納空間,並分別抵接於對應的支撐座之側壁,使第一金屬支撐件及第二金屬支撐件可藉由L形彎折部相對於對應的支撐座轉動,進而侷限鍵帽可相對於底板直上、直下地移動。當鍵帽被按壓至一按壓位置時,鍵帽的內部空間亦可供鍵帽下方元件的收納,使空間得以有效地利用。再者,由於薄膜開關電路及導光板上皆具有供鍵帽上之卡勾通過的通道,因此可提供較多的鍵帽行程空間,並有效地縮減按鍵結構整體所需使用的空間,以利於薄型化之應用。 In the present invention, since the first metal support member and the second metal support member are disposed, the rigidity of the metal material is better, and the support member made of metal is thinner, so that the application of the thinner button structure can be facilitated. In addition, since the L-shaped bent portion of the first metal support member and the second metal support member extends into the storage space between the corresponding support base and the bottom plate, and respectively abuts against the side wall of the corresponding support seat, so that A metal support member and a second metal support member are rotatable relative to the corresponding support seat by the L-shaped bent portion, thereby restricting the keycap from moving straight up and down relative to the bottom plate. When the keycap is pressed to a pressing position, the inner space of the keycap can also be accommodated by the components below the keycap, so that the space can be effectively utilized. Furthermore, since the membrane switch circuit and the light guide plate both have passages for the hooks on the keycaps to pass, more cap travel space can be provided, and the space required for the overall button structure is effectively reduced, thereby facilitating Thinning application.
綜上所述,雖然本發明已以較佳實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明。本發明所屬技術領域中具有通常知識 者,在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍內,當可作各種之更動與潤飾。因此,本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。 In conclusion, the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. General knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.
100‧‧‧按鍵結構 100‧‧‧Key structure
110‧‧‧鍵帽 110‧‧‧Key Cap
112‧‧‧第一卡勾 112‧‧‧First card hook
114‧‧‧第二卡勾 114‧‧‧Second card
116‧‧‧凸點 116‧‧‧Bumps
120‧‧‧第一金屬支撐件 120‧‧‧First metal support
121‧‧‧第一按壓部 121‧‧‧First press
123‧‧‧第一撐靠部 123‧‧‧First support
125‧‧‧第一L形彎折部 125‧‧‧First L-shaped bend
130‧‧‧第二金屬支撐件 130‧‧‧Second metal support
131‧‧‧第二按壓部 131‧‧‧Second press
133‧‧‧第二撐靠部 133‧‧‧Second support
135‧‧‧第二L形彎折部 135‧‧‧Second L-shaped bend
140‧‧‧第一支撐座 140‧‧‧First support
140w‧‧‧第一側壁 140w‧‧‧first side wall
141‧‧‧凸柱 141‧‧‧Bump
145‧‧‧第一樞接軸 145‧‧‧First pivot shaft
150w‧‧‧第二側壁 150w‧‧‧second side wall
151‧‧‧凸柱 151‧‧‧Bump
155‧‧‧第二樞接軸 155‧‧‧Second pivot shaft
160‧‧‧導光板 160‧‧‧Light guide plate
165‧‧‧第一導光板貫孔 165‧‧‧First light guide through hole
166‧‧‧第二導光板貫孔 166‧‧‧Second light guide through hole
170‧‧‧薄膜開關電路 170‧‧‧ Membrane Switch Circuit
171‧‧‧凹陷部 171‧‧‧Depression
175‧‧‧第一容納孔 175‧‧‧First receiving hole
176‧‧‧第二容納孔 176‧‧‧Second receiving hole
180‧‧‧彈性體 180‧‧‧ Elastomers
190‧‧‧底板 190‧‧‧floor
191‧‧‧凸柱通孔 191‧‧‧Budded through hole
E‧‧‧區域 E‧‧‧ area
R1‧‧‧第一收納空間 R1‧‧‧First storage space
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