CN113745026B - Multifunctional key, electronic equipment and control method - Google Patents

Multifunctional key, electronic equipment and control method Download PDF

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CN113745026B
CN113745026B CN202111005616.4A CN202111005616A CN113745026B CN 113745026 B CN113745026 B CN 113745026B CN 202111005616 A CN202111005616 A CN 202111005616A CN 113745026 B CN113745026 B CN 113745026B
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H19/00—Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
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    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H9/00—Details of switching devices, not covered by groups H01H1/00 - H01H7/00
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Abstract

The application discloses a multifunctional key, electronic equipment and a control method, wherein the multifunctional key comprises: the rotating shaft is movably arranged in the shell of the equipment, and a first matching part is arranged at the part of the rotating shaft positioned in the shell; the bracket is arranged in the shell and is provided with a second matching part corresponding to the first matching part; the rotating shaft is switchable between a first state and a second state along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, and the first matching part is separated from the second matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the first state, so that the rotating shaft can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft when the second end is stressed; the second matching part is connected with the first matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the second state, and the rotating shaft can rotate around a fulcrum formed at the connection part of the second matching part and the first matching part when the second end is stressed. According to the multifunctional key, different functions of the key under different use scenes are realized by adjusting different positions of the rotating shaft in the shell, so that the multipurpose use requirement of one key is met, and the use experience of a user is improved.

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Multifunctional key, electronic equipment and control method
Technical Field
The present application relates to the technical field of electronic products, and more particularly, to a multifunctional key, an electronic device having the same, and a method for controlling the same.
Background
Electronic products are increasingly tending toward miniaturized and compact designs. The existing electronic products generally realize different functions through different keys, increase the occupied space of the electronic equipment, have poor overall appearance attractiveness and lack new ideas.
Disclosure of Invention
The application aims to provide a novel technical scheme of a multifunctional key, which at least can solve the problem that different functions are realized by arranging different keys in the prior art.
According to a first aspect of the present application, there is provided a multifunction key comprising: the rotating shaft is movably arranged in a shell of the equipment, a first end of the rotating shaft is positioned in the shell, a second end of the rotating shaft is positioned outside the shell, and a first matching part is arranged on the part of the rotating shaft positioned in the shell; the bracket is arranged in the shell and is provided with a second matching part corresponding to the first matching part;
the rotating shaft is switchable between a first state and a second state along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the first matching part is separated from the second matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the first state, and the rotating shaft can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft when the second end is stressed; the second matching part is connected with the first matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the second state, and the rotating shaft can rotate around a fulcrum formed at the connection part of the second matching part and the first matching part when the second end is stressed.
Optionally, the first matching portion is a positioning shaft protruding from an outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft, the second matching portion is a positioning groove formed in the support, the positioning shaft is inserted into the positioning groove under the condition that the rotating shaft is located in the second state, and the rotating shaft is rotatable around an axis of the positioning shaft.
Optionally, the number of the first matching parts is two, the two first matching parts are uniformly distributed along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft at intervals, the number of the second matching parts is two, and each second matching part corresponds to the first matching parts one by one.
Optionally, the support is annular, the support is equipped with the dodge hole that holds the first end of swivel joint is passed, the support towards the one side of the first end of swivel joint is equipped with the second cooperation portion.
Optionally, the portion of the rotation shaft located in the housing is provided with a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion in a radial direction, and the multifunctional key further includes: the first protruding part is separated from one key device and the second protruding part is separated from the other key device when the rotating shaft is in the first state; when the rotating shaft is in the second state, the first protruding part corresponds to one key device, the second protruding part corresponds to the other key device, and when the second end of the rotating shaft is stressed, the corresponding key device is pressed by the first protruding part or the second protruding part.
Optionally, the multifunctional key further includes: the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively arranged at the second end of the rotating shaft, the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively movable between a closed state and an unfolding state, and the first movable part and the second movable part are matched to form a knob sleeved at the second end of the rotating shaft under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are positioned in the closed state; and under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are positioned in the unfolding state, the first movable part and the second movable part are matched to form a button vertical to the axis of the rotating shaft, and the axial length of the button is larger than the diameter of the second end of the rotating shaft.
Optionally, the second end of the rotating shaft is provided with two mounting holes arranged at intervals along the radial direction of the rotating shaft, and the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively and pivotably connected with the rotating shaft through a connecting shaft penetrating through the mounting holes.
Optionally, the sections of the first movable portion and the second movable portion are respectively formed into a semicircle, and the first movable portion and the second movable portion enclose a columnar knob when the first movable portion and the second movable portion are in the closed state.
Optionally, the multifunctional key further includes: a plurality of magnetic pieces, wherein the magnetic pieces are arranged on one of the first movable part and the second movable part; the magnetic attraction pieces are arranged on the other one of the first movable part and the second movable part; one of the magnetic pieces is connected with one of the magnetic attraction pieces when the first movable part and the second movable part are in the unfolding state; and under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state, the rest of the magnetic pieces are connected with the rest of the magnetic attraction pieces.
Optionally, the second end of the rotation shaft is provided with two buckling positions, and when the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state, one buckling position corresponds to the position of the side edge of the first movable part, and the other buckling position corresponds to the position of the side edge of the second movable part.
Optionally, the position that is close to first end on the swivel is equipped with first screens and second screens, first screens with the second screens is followed the axial of swivel is spaced apart to be arranged, multifunctional key still includes: the limiting elastic piece is arranged in the shell and corresponds to the structure of the first clamping position and the second clamping position, the limiting elastic piece is clamped with the first clamping position under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the first state, and the limiting elastic piece is clamped with the second clamping position under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the second state.
According to a second aspect of the present application, there is provided an electronic device comprising the multi-function key described in the above embodiments.
According to a third aspect of the present application, there is provided a method for controlling an electronic device by using a multi-function key, which is applied to the multi-function key described in the above embodiment, and includes:
Disconnecting a first matching part on a rotating shaft and a second matching part on a bracket, adjusting the rotating shaft to be in a first state, connecting the rotating shaft with a first functional module in electronic equipment, and adjusting different functions of the first functional module by rotating the rotating shaft around the axis of the rotating shaft;
The first matching part and the second matching part are connected, the rotating shaft is adjusted to be in a second state, the rotating shaft is separated from the first functional module and is connected with the second functional module, and different functions of the second functional module are adjusted by stirring the rotating shaft to rotate around a fulcrum formed at the connection part of the second matching part and the first matching part.
Optionally, the first movable part and the second movable part form a knob arranged at the second end outside the shell;
The step of adjusting the rotation axis to be in the first state comprises:
Closing the first movable part and the second movable part to enable the rotating shaft to be in a first state;
The step of adjusting the swivel in the second state and adjusting a different function of the second functional module comprises:
expanding the first movable part and the second movable part to enable the rotating shaft to be in a second state;
and respectively poking the first movable part or the second movable part to realize different functions of the second functional module.
According to the multifunctional key disclosed by the embodiment of the invention, the first matching part is arranged on the rotating shaft, the second matching part is arranged on the bracket, the rotating shaft can be switched between the first state and the second state along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft can be used as a key for a scene in the first state under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the first state, the first matching part and the second matching part are separated, and the rotating shaft can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft. Under the condition that the rotating shaft is located in the second state, the rotating shaft can be used as a key for use in a scene in the second state, the first matching part is connected with the second matching part, and the rotating shaft rotates around a fulcrum formed at the connecting position of the first matching part and the second matching part. The multifunctional key realizes different functions of the key under different use scenes by adjusting different positions of the rotating shaft in the shell, meets the use requirement of one key for multiple purposes, and improves the use experience of a user.
Other features of the present application and its advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the application, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a rotation axis in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention in a first state;
FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a structure of an electronic device with a rotation axis in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a structure of an electronic device with a rotation axis in a second state according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a partial structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a multi-function key according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a multi-function key according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 7 is a schematic view of the assembly of the bracket and the housing according to the embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the structure of the first movable part or the second movable part and the magnetic member or the magnetic attraction member according to the embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 9 is a schematic view of the structure of the first movable portion or the second movable portion according to the embodiment of the present invention;
fig. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a first functional module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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A multifunction key 100;
a swivel 10; a first fitting portion 11; a first boss 12; a second boss 13; a mounting hole 14; a clasp position 15; a first detent 16; a second detent 17; a bump 18;
a bracket 20; a second fitting portion 21; a relief hole 22; a screw 23;
A first movable portion 31; a second movable portion 32; a connecting shaft 33; a receiving groove 34; a shaft hole 35;
a magnetic member 41; a magnetic attraction member 42;
A housing 51; a first functional module 52; a mating groove 521; a key device 53; a limit spring plate 54;
a guide 60; guide grooves 61.
Detailed Description
Various exemplary embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: the relative arrangement of the components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application unless it is specifically stated otherwise.
The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the application, its application, or uses.
Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to one of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate.
In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely illustrative, and not a limitation. Thus, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.
It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, no further discussion thereof is necessary in subsequent figures.
The multifunction key 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Referring to fig. 1 to 10, a multifunctional key 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rotation shaft 10 and a supporter 20.
Specifically, the rotation shaft 10 is movably provided in the housing 51 of the apparatus, a first end of the rotation shaft 10 is located inside the housing 51, a second end of the rotation shaft 10 is located outside the housing 51, and a portion of the rotation shaft 10 located inside the housing 51 is provided with the first engaging portion 11. The holder 20 is provided in the housing 51, and the holder 20 is provided with a second engaging portion 21 corresponding to the first engaging portion 11. The rotation shaft 10 is switchable between a first state and a second state along the axial direction thereof, and in the case that the rotation shaft 10 is in the first state, the first engaging portion 11 is disengaged from the second engaging portion 21, and the rotation shaft 10 is rotatable about its own axis when the second end is forced. When the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the second engaging portion 21 is connected to the first engaging portion 11, and the rotation shaft 10 is rotatable about a fulcrum formed at a connection portion between the second engaging portion 21 and the first engaging portion 11 when the second end is subjected to a force.
In other words, as shown in fig. 4 and 5, the multifunctional key 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is mainly composed of the rotation shaft 10 and the supporter 20. Wherein the rotation shaft 10 may be mounted in a housing 51 of the electronic device, the rotation shaft 10 being movable with respect to the housing 51. Referring to fig. 1, a first end of the rotation shaft 10 protrudes into the housing 51, and a second end of the rotation shaft 10 protrudes out of the housing 51. The first and second ends of the rotation shaft 10 are opposite ends of the rotation shaft 10 in the axial direction. The portion of the rotation shaft 10 located in the housing 51 is provided with a first engaging portion 11. The bracket 20 is installed in the housing 51, and the bracket 20 is provided with a second engaging portion 21, and the second engaging portion 21 corresponds to the first engaging portion 11.
The rotary shaft 10 is switchable along its axis between a first state and a second state, wherein the first state and the second state correspond to different application scenarios, respectively. In the case that the rotation shaft 10 is in the first state, as shown in fig. 1, the rotation shaft 10 can be used as a key for a scene in the first state, the first matching portion 11 is separated from the second matching portion 21, a consumer can drive the rotation shaft 10 to rotate around the axis thereof by applying force to the second end of the rotation shaft 10, and corresponding functions of the electronic device in the application scene can be realized by rotating the rotation shaft 10 around the axis thereof.
In the present application, the electronic device includes a first functional module 52 and a second functional module, the first end of the rotation shaft 10 may be provided with the protrusion 18 (see fig. 5) on the end surface thereof, and the first functional module 52 may be provided with the fitting groove 521 (as shown in fig. 10). With the spindle 10 in the first state, as shown in fig. 1, the spindle 10 moves toward the first functional module 52, the projection 18 on the first end of the spindle 10 is inserted into the engagement groove 521, and the first engagement portion 11 and the second engagement portion 21 on the spindle 10 are disengaged. At this time, by rotating the second end of the rotation shaft 10, the first functional module 52 can be rotated by the bump 18.
Alternatively, the first function module 52 may act as a spring or channel selection module. When the first functional module 52 is a spring, the spring can be wound or unwound by rotating the winding shaft 10 around itself. When the first functional module 52 is a channel selection module, selection of different channels can be achieved by rotation of the spindle 10 about itself. Of course, the first functional module 52 of the present application is not limited to the spring or the channel selection module, and other modules that can cooperate with the spindle 10 to achieve the corresponding functions are also included in the scope of the present application.
In the case where the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the rotation shaft 10 may be used as a use key of a scene in the second state. At this time, the second matching portion 21 is connected to the first matching portion 11, and the rotation shaft 10 is rotatable about a fulcrum formed at the connection portion between the second matching portion 21 and the first matching portion 11 when the second end is stressed, so as to realize the function of the rotation shaft 10 in the application scenario.
In the present application, when the user pulls the rotation shaft 10 out in the second direction thereof, the protrusion 18 on the first end of the rotation shaft 10 is disengaged from the first functional module 52. The rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, and the first engaging portion 11 is connected to the second engaging portion 21. At this time, the rotation shaft 10 cannot rotate around its axial direction. But the rotation shaft 10 can rotate about a fulcrum formed at the junction of the first fitting part 11 and the second fitting part 21. When the rotary shaft 10 rotates around the pivot, the second functional module can be triggered to realize the corresponding function of the second functional module. Alternatively, the second functional module may be a volume adjustment module, and the electronic device may be volume adjusted by rotating the rotation shaft 10. Of course, the second functional module of the present application is not limited to the volume adjusting module, and other modules that can cooperate with the rotation shaft 10 to realize the corresponding functions should also fall within the protection scope of the present application.
Thus, according to the multifunctional key 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the first engaging portion 11 is provided on the rotation shaft 10, the second engaging portion 21 is provided on the bracket 20, the rotation shaft 10 is switchable between the first state and the second state along the axial direction thereof, in the case that the rotation shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotation shaft 10 can be used as a key for use in a scene in the first state, the first engaging portion 11 and the second engaging portion 21 are disengaged, and the rotation shaft 10 can rotate about its own axis. When the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotation shaft 10 may be used as a key for a scene in the second state, the first engaging portion 11 and the second engaging portion 21 are connected, and the rotation shaft 10 rotates around a fulcrum formed at a connection point of the first engaging portion 11 and the second engaging portion 21. The multifunctional key 100 realizes different functions of the key under different use scenes by adjusting different positions of the rotary shaft 10 in the shell 51, meets the use requirement of one key for multiple purposes, and improves the use experience of a user.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first engaging portion 11 is a positioning shaft protruding from an outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft 10, the second engaging portion 21 is a positioning groove provided on the support 20, and the positioning shaft is inserted into the positioning groove when the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, and the rotation shaft 10 is rotatable around an axis of the positioning shaft.
That is, as shown in fig. 5 and 6, the first engaging portion 11 may employ a positioning shaft that penetrates the rotation shaft 10 in a radial direction of the rotation shaft 10 and protrudes from an outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft 10. Referring to fig. 7, the second fitting portion 21 is a positioning groove provided on the bracket 20. When the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotary shaft 10 is pulled out, the positioning shaft is connected with the positioning groove in a plugging manner, and the rotary shaft 10 can rotate around the axis of the positioning shaft to trigger the second functional module.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the number of the first engaging portions 11 is two, the two first engaging portions 11 are uniformly spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the rotation shaft 10, the number of the second engaging portions 21 is two, and each of the second engaging portions 21 corresponds to the first engaging portion 11 one by one.
In other words, as shown in fig. 5, the number of the first engaging portions 11 is two, and the two first engaging portions 11 are arranged opposite to each other in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 10. Referring to fig. 7, there are two second engaging portions 21 on the bracket 20, and each second engaging portion 21 corresponds to the first engaging portion 11 one by one. The two first engaging portions 11 may be penetrated on the rotation shaft 10 by a positioning shaft and formed protruding from both end portions of the outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft 10. The two second matching parts 21 are two positioning grooves on the bracket 20 respectively. When the rotary shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotary shaft 10 is pulled out, two ends of the positioning shaft are respectively connected with the two positioning grooves in a plugging manner, and the rotary shaft 10 can rotate around the axis of the positioning shaft to trigger the second functional module.
In some embodiments of the present invention, the support 20 has a ring shape, the support 20 is provided with a relief hole 22 for receiving the first end of the rotation shaft 10 therethrough, and a side of the support 20 facing the first end of the rotation shaft 10 is provided with a second engaging portion 21.
That is, as shown in fig. 1 and 7, the bracket 20 may be provided in a ring shape, and the ring-shaped bracket 20 may be fixed in the housing 51 by the screws 23. The bracket 20 is provided with a relief hole 22, and the relief hole 22 through which the first end of the rotation shaft 10 passes. A positioning groove is provided on a side of the bracket 20 facing the first end of the rotation shaft 10. When the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotation shaft 10 is pulled out, and two ends of the positioning shaft are respectively connected with the two positioning grooves in an inserting manner. At this time, the rotation shaft 10 cannot rotate around its own axis, and the rotation shaft 10 can rotate around a fulcrum formed by the positioning shaft and the positioning groove, so that the rotation shaft 10 swings around the axis of the positioning shaft, thereby triggering the second functional module.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the portion of the rotation shaft 10 located in the housing 51 is radially provided with a first protrusion 12 and a second protrusion 13, and the multifunction key 100 further includes: the two key devices 53 are such that when the rotation shaft 10 is in the first state, the first protrusion 12 is disengaged from one key device 53 and the second protrusion 13 is disengaged from the other key device 53. When the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the first protruding portion 13 corresponds to one key device 53, the second protruding portion 13 corresponds to the other key device 53, and the corresponding key device 53 is pressed by the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 when the second end of the rotation shaft 10 is stressed.
In other words, referring to fig. 1 and 5, the portion of the rotation shaft 10 located in the housing 51 is provided with the first boss 12 and the second boss 13. The first and second protrusions 12 and 13 protrude from the outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft 10 in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 10. The positions of the first boss 12 and the second boss 13 on the rotation shaft 10 are approximately between the projection 18 and the first fitting portion 11 (positioning shaft).
The multifunction key 100 further includes two key elements 53, the first protrusion 12 being disengaged from one key element 53 and the second protrusion 13 being disengaged from the other key element 53 when the swivel 10 is in the first state. In the case that the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the protrusion 18 is disengaged from the engagement groove 521, the first protrusion 12 and the second protrusion 13 are respectively contacted with the second functional module, and both ends of the positioning shaft are respectively positioned and connected with the positioning groove. The first protruding part 13 corresponds to one key device 53, the second protruding part 13 corresponds to the other key device 53, and when the user dials the second end of the rotation shaft 10, the first protruding part 12 or the second protruding part 13 can press the corresponding key device 53. In the present application, the second functional module may be a volume adjustment module, and the two key devices 53 may be activated to adjust the volume of the volume adjustment module.
In the present application, two key devices 53 are located on both sides in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 10, respectively. In the case where the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, one of the key devices 53 is in contact with the first boss 12, and the other key device 53 is in contact with the second boss 13. Alternatively, the first boss 12 and the second boss 13 are both bosses protruding toward the outer peripheral surface of the rotation shaft 10. In the case where the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotation shaft 10 can be rotated toward the first boss 12 or the second boss 13 about the fulcrum formed by the positioning shaft and the positioning groove to activate the two key devices 53. The volume of the electronic device can be adjusted by activating the two key devices 53.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunction key 100 further includes a first movable portion 31 and a second movable portion 32.
Specifically, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are provided at the second end of the rotation shaft 10, respectively, and the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are movable between a closed state and an open state, respectively. With the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 in the closed state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 cooperate to form a knob provided at the second end of the rotation shaft 10. In the case where the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the unfolded state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 cooperate to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotation shaft 10, the axial length of the button being greater than the diameter of the second end of the rotation shaft 10.
That is, referring to fig. 1 to 3, the multifunction key 100 is further provided with a first movable portion 31 and a second movable portion 32. Wherein the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively disposed at the second end of the rotation shaft 10. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are identical in structure. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are movable between a closed state and an expanded state, respectively. In the case where the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may surround a knob provided at the second end of the rotation shaft 10. The user can drive the rotation shaft 10 to switch between the first state and the second state by pulling and inserting the knob.
In the case where the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the unfolded state, as shown in fig. 3, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are unfolded with respect to the second end of the rotation shaft 10, and the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 cooperate to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotation shaft 10. The axial length of the button is greater than the diameter of the second end of the swivel 10. In the case where the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may be unfolded, and as shown in fig. 3, the user may press the first movable portion 31 or the second movable portion 32 to rotate the rotation shaft 10 about the axis of the positioning shaft, so as to ensure that the first protrusion 12 or the second protrusion 13 may press the two key devices 53, respectively.
In the present application, when the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, by expanding the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32, it is ensured that the user presses the first movable portion 31 or the second movable portion 32 to trigger the key device 53, which is more labor-saving, and is convenient for the user to operate, and improves the user experience.
The present application achieves at least two key functions by adjusting the different positions of the multifunction key 100. Before the rotation shaft 10 is not pulled out, the rotation shaft 10 is connected with a spring assembly or a channel adjusting assembly, and the purpose of adjusting the spring or selecting the channel is achieved by rotating the rotation shaft 10. When the rotation shaft 10 is pulled out, and the two side wings (the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32) are unfolded, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 serve as two volume adjusting keys, enter an adjusting mode of the volume keys (or other function definitions), and trigger the two key devices 53 on the side by pressing the upper and lower positions, so that the function of adjusting the volume (or other function definitions) is achieved. Therefore, the multifunctional key 100 of the present application realizes the effective unification of conciseness and functionalization, not only can realize the functions desired by the user, but also can reduce the number of keys from the appearance, and the functions of the traditional knob and the volume keys are organically combined, so that the use experience of the user is greatly improved.
In some embodiments of the present invention, the second end of the swivel 10 is provided with two mounting holes 14 spaced apart along a radial direction thereof, and the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are pivotally connected to the swivel 10 by a connection shaft 33 passing through the mounting holes 14, respectively.
In other words, as shown in fig. 6, the second end of the rotation shaft 10 is provided with two mounting holes 14, and the two mounting holes 14 are spaced apart in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 10. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are provided with shaft holes 35 corresponding to the mounting holes 14, respectively. The first movable portion 31 passes through one of the mounting holes 14 by a connection shaft 33 and is pivotably connected to the rotation shaft 10. The second movable portion 32 passes through the other mounting hole 14 by a connecting shaft 33 and is pivotally connected to the rotation shaft 10.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, referring to fig. 8 and 9, the cross sections of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively arranged in a semicircle. The first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are formed as two wings provided on the second end of the rotation shaft 10. In the case where the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 enclose a cylindrical knob, so that a user can rotate or pull out the insertion/rotation shaft 10. In the case where the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the unfolded state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are opened with respect to the rotation shaft, and the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 cooperate to form a button perpendicular to the axis of the rotation shaft 10.
In the case where the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, as shown in fig. 3, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may be unfolded, and the user may rotate the rotation shaft 10 about the axis of the positioning shaft by pressing the first movable portion 31 or the second movable portion 32, so that the first protruding portion 12 or the second protruding portion 13 may press the two key devices 53, respectively. By unfolding the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, the user is more labor-saving when pressing the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 to trigger the key device 53, the operation of the user is facilitated, and the use experience of the user is improved.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the multifunction key 100 further includes a plurality of magnetic members 41 and a plurality of magnetic attraction members 42.
Specifically, the plurality of magnetic members 41 are provided on one of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. The plurality of magnetic attraction pieces 42 are provided on the other of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. With the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 in the expanded state, one of the magnetic members 41 is connected to one of the magnetic attraction members 42. When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state, the remaining magnetic members 41 are connected to the remaining magnetic attraction members 42.
That is, as shown in fig. 4 and 8, the multifunction key 100 further includes a plurality of magnetic members 41 and a plurality of magnetic attraction members 42. Wherein, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves 34 for accommodating the magnetic member 41 or the magnetic attraction member 42. A plurality of magnetic members 41 are provided on one of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. A plurality of magnetic attraction pieces 42 are provided on the other of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. For example, the first movable portion 31 is provided with a magnetic member 41, and the second movable portion 32 is provided with a magnetic member 42 corresponding to the magnetic member 41. Or the first movable portion 31 is provided with a magnetic attraction member 42, and the second movable portion 32 is provided with a magnetic member 41 corresponding to the magnetic attraction member 42. Of course, in the present application, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may be provided with magnetic members 41 that can be attracted to each other.
When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the expanded state, one magnetic member 41 in the first movable portion 31 may be connected to one magnetic member 42 in the second movable portion 32, so as to ensure stability after the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are expanded. When the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state, the rest of the magnetic members 41 in the first movable portion 31 may be connected with the rest of the magnetic members 42 in the second movable portion 32, so as to ensure the stability of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 after being closed.
In the present application, the plurality of magnetic members 41 includes a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member, and the plurality of magnetic attraction members 42 includes a first magnetic attraction member and a second magnetic attraction member. Wherein the first magnetic member may be disposed on an end surface of one of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. The first magnetic attraction member may be provided on an end surface of the other of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. The first magnetic member corresponds to the position of the first magnetic member, and is connected to the first magnetic member when the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the expanded state.
The second magnetic member is provided on at least one side edge of one of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32. The second magnetic attraction member is provided on at least one side edge of the other of the first movable portion and the second movable portion 32. The second magnetic member corresponds to the position of the second magnetic member, and is connected to the second magnetic member when the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in the closed state.
In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in fig. 3 and 5, the second end of the rotation shaft 10 is provided with two catching sites 15, and the two catching sites 15 are oppositely disposed at both radial sides of the second end of the rotation shaft 10. In the case where the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion are in the closed state, one of the catch positions 15 corresponds to the position of the side edge of the first movable portion 31, and the other catch position 15 corresponds to the position of the side edge of the second movable portion 32. By providing two clasp positions 15 corresponding to the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 at the second end of the swivel 10, the user can easily unfold the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32.
In the present application, when the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the user expands the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 by the two clasp hands 15, and when the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are expanded to be perpendicular to the axis of the rotation shaft 10, the magnetic member 41 and the magnetic attraction member 42 on the end surfaces of the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are in adsorptive connection. The user rotates the rotation shaft 10 around the positioning shaft by pressing the first movable portion 31, so that the first protruding portion 12 presses the corresponding key device 53, thereby triggering the key device 53. Similarly, the user presses the second movable portion 32, and the rotation shaft 10 rotates around the positioning shaft, so that the second protruding portion 13 presses the corresponding key device 53, thereby triggering the key device 53. In the present application, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may serve as volume adjusting keys of the electronic apparatus, and the key devices 53 may be triggered by the cooperation of the first protruding portion 12 and the second protruding portion 13 with the two key devices 53. For example, pressing the first movable portion 31 may cause the first protruding portion 12 to trigger the corresponding key device 53 to adjust the volume increase. Pressing the second movable portion 32 may cause the second protruding portion 13 to trigger the corresponding key device 53 to adjust the volume reduction. Therefore, by pressing the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 after being unfolded, the two key devices 53 can be triggered, and the effect of adjusting the volume is achieved. Of course, whether the first movable portion 31 is pressed for increasing the volume or decreasing the volume may be specifically set according to actual needs, and whether the second movable portion 32 is pressed for decreasing the volume or increasing the volume may be specifically set according to actual needs, which will not be described in detail in the present application.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first clamping position 16 and the second clamping position 17 are arranged on the rotating shaft 10 near the first end, the first clamping position 16 and the second clamping position 17 are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the rotating shaft 10, and the multifunctional key 100 further comprises a limiting elastic sheet 54.
Specifically, the limiting spring 54 is disposed in the housing 51, the limiting spring 54 corresponds to the structures of the first clamping position 16 and the second clamping position 17, the limiting spring 54 is clamped with the first clamping position 16 when the rotating shaft 10 is in the first state, and the limiting spring 54 is clamped with the second clamping position 17 when the rotating shaft 10 is in the second state.
That is, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the first and second detents 16 and 17 are provided on the rotation shaft 10 near the first end, and the first and second detents 16 and 17 extend as annular detents along the outer peripheral surface of the rotation shaft 10, respectively. The first detents 16 and the second detents 17 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the spin shaft 10, and the second detents 17 are closer to the first end of the spin shaft 10 with the first protrusions 12 or the second protrusions 13 between the first detents 16 and the brackets 20.
Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the multifunctional key 100 further includes two limiting elastic pieces 54, where the number of the limiting elastic pieces 54 is two, the two limiting elastic pieces 54 are installed in the housing 51, and the two limiting elastic pieces 54 correspond to the structures of the first clamping position 16 and the second clamping position 17. The two stopper elastic pieces 54 are arranged opposite to each other in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 10. When the rotation shaft 10 is in the first state, the two limiting elastic pieces 54 are respectively clamped with the first clamping positions 16. When the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the two limiting spring pieces 54 are clamped with the second clamping position 17. Through setting up first screens 16 and second screens 17 on the pivot 10 to through the cooperation of two spacing shell fragment 54 and first screens 16 and second screens 17, can inject the pull-out position of pivot 10 in casing 51, the pivot 10 of being convenient for switches between first state and second state, realizes different functions through same button. For example, a knob function, a spring, a channel selection function, or the like is organically combined with a volume key function.
In summary, according to the multifunctional key 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the first engaging portion 11 is disposed on the rotation shaft 10, the support 20 is provided with the second engaging portion 21, the rotation shaft 10 is switchable between the first state and the second state along the axial direction thereof, in the case that the rotation shaft 10 is located in the first state, the rotation shaft 10 can be used as a key for use in a scene in the first state, the first engaging portion 11 and the second engaging portion 21 are disengaged, and the rotation shaft 10 can rotate around its own axis. When the rotation shaft 10 is in the second state, the rotation shaft 10 may be used as a key for a scene in the second state, the first engaging portion 11 and the second engaging portion 21 are connected, and the rotation shaft 10 rotates around a fulcrum formed at a connection point of the first engaging portion 11 and the second engaging portion 21. The multifunctional key 100 realizes different functions of the key under different use scenes by adjusting different positions of the rotary shaft 10 in the shell 51, meets the use requirement of one key for multiple purposes, and improves the use experience of a user.
According to a second aspect of the present application, there is provided an electronic device comprising the multi-function key 100 of the above embodiment. As shown in fig. 1 to 10, the electronic device of the present application includes a housing 51, a multi-function key 100, and the like, and in the present application, a guide 60 is further provided in the housing 51, and the guide 60 is provided between the first function module 52 and the rotation shaft 10. The guide member 60 is a sheet-like guide structure, and the guide member 60 is provided with a guide groove, and in the case that the rotation shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotation shaft 10 passes through the guide groove to be connected with the mating groove 521 in the first functional module 52, thereby realizing the corresponding function of the first functional module 52. With the rotation shaft 10 in the second state, the rotation shaft 10 is disengaged from the guide 60. By providing the guide member 60, a moving guide is provided for the rotation shaft 10 in the housing 51, so that the rotation shaft 10 can be more conveniently pulled out and inserted in the housing 51.
Because the multifunctional key 100 according to the embodiment of the present application has the above technical effects, the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present application should also have corresponding technical effects, that is, by adopting the multifunctional key 100, the number of keys can be reduced from the appearance, different functions of the same key under different usage scenarios can be realized, the multipurpose usage requirement of one key can be satisfied, the volume of the electronic device can be reduced, the appearance aesthetic degree of the electronic device can be improved, and the user experience can be improved.
Specifically, the present application achieves at least two key functions by adjusting the different positions of the multifunction key 100. Before the rotation shaft 10 is not pulled out, the rotation shaft 10 is connected with a spring assembly or a channel adjusting assembly, and the purpose of adjusting the spring or selecting the channel is achieved by rotating the rotation shaft 10. When the rotation shaft 10 is pulled out and the two side wings (the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32) are unfolded, the adjusting mode of the volume key (or other function definition) is entered, and the two key devices 53 on the side are triggered by pressing the upper and lower positions, so that the function of the volume key (or other function definition) is achieved. Therefore, the electronic equipment provided by the application realizes the effective unification of conciseness and functionalization, not only can realize the functions wanted by a user, but also can reduce the number of keys from the appearance, organically combines the functions of the traditional knob and the volume keys, meets the multipurpose use requirement of one key, reduces the volume of the electronic equipment, improves the appearance attractiveness of the electronic equipment, and greatly improves the use experience of the user.
The electronic equipment can be electronic products such as watches, bracelets and the like. Of course, other structures of the electronic device and the working principle thereof are understood and can be implemented by those skilled in the art, and detailed description thereof is omitted herein.
According to a third aspect of the present application, there is provided a method for controlling an electronic device by using a multifunction key, which is applied to the multifunction key 100 in the above embodiment, including:
The connection between the first fitting portion 11 on the rotation shaft 10 and the second fitting portion 21 on the bracket 20 is disconnected, the rotation shaft 10 is adjusted to be in the first state, the rotation shaft 10 is connected with the first functional module 52 of the electronic device, and different functions of the first functional module 52 are adjusted by rotating the rotation shaft 10 around the axis thereof.
The first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21 are connected, the adjusting rotating shaft 10 is in a second state, the rotating shaft 10 is separated from the first functional module 52 and is connected with the second functional module, and different functions of the second functional module are adjusted by rotating the rotating shaft 10 around a fulcrum formed at the connection part of the second matching part 21 and the first matching part 11.
In particular, referring to fig. 1 to 10, in the method of controlling an electronic device with a multi-function key according to the present application, a user can switch the electronic device between a first state and a second state by adjusting the rotation shaft 10. The user inserts the rotation shaft 10, disconnects the first engaging portion 11 on the rotation shaft 10 and the second engaging portion 21 on the bracket 20, and when the adjustment rotation shaft 10 is in the first state, the rotation shaft 10 can be used as a key for use in the scene in the first state, the first engaging portion 11 is disengaged from the second engaging portion 21, and the rotation shaft 10 is connected with the first functional module 52. The user can drive the rotation shaft 10 to rotate around the axis of the user by applying force to the second end of the rotation shaft 10, and the function of the first functional module 52 of the electronic device in the application scene can be realized by rotating the rotation shaft 10 around the axis of the user.
The user pulls out the rotation shaft 10, connects the first matching part 11 and the second matching part 21, adjusts the rotation shaft 10 to be in the second state, and the rotation shaft 10 can be used as a use key of a scene in the second state. At this time, the second fitting portion 21 is connected to the first fitting portion 11, and the rotation shaft 10 is rotatable about a fulcrum formed at a connection portion of the second fitting portion 21 and the first fitting portion 11 when the second end is stressed, so as to adjust different functions of the second functional module.
The method for controlling the electronic equipment by the multifunctional button is easy to operate, realizes the effective unification of conciseness and functionalization, can realize the function wanted by a user, can reduce the number of buttons from the appearance, organically combines the function of the traditional knob with the volume key, meets the multipurpose use requirement of one button, and greatly improves the use experience of the user.
According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 constitute the rotation shaft 10 provided at the second end of the housing 51. The step of adjusting the rotation axis 10 to be in the first state includes:
closing the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 to enable the rotating shaft 10 to be in the first state;
The step of adjusting the swivel 10 to be in the second state and adjusting the different functions of the second functional module comprises:
the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 are unfolded to enable the rotating shaft 10 to be in the second state;
The first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 is respectively shifted to realize different functions of the second functional module.
Specifically, the multifunction key 100 is further provided with a first movable portion 31 and a second movable portion 32. Wherein the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 are respectively disposed at the second end of the rotation shaft 10. During the process of adjusting the rotation shaft 10 to be in the first state, the first movable portion 31 and the second movable portion 32 may surround a knob provided at the second end of the rotation shaft 10. In the process of adjusting the rotation shaft 10 to be in the second state, the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32 can be unfolded, and the user can rotate the rotation shaft 10 around the axis of the positioning shaft by pressing or stirring the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32, so that the first protruding part 12 or the second protruding part 13 can be ensured to respectively press the two key devices 53, and volume adjustment of the electronic equipment is realized. By unfolding the first movable part 31 and the second movable part 32, the user is more labor-saving when pressing the first movable part 31 or the second movable part 32 to trigger the key device 53, the operation of the user is facilitated, and the use experience of the user is improved.
In summary, the method for controlling the electronic device by the multifunctional key in the embodiment of the invention is easy to operate, realizes the effective unification of conciseness and functionalization, can realize the functions wanted by a user, can reduce the number of keys from the appearance, organically combines the functions of the traditional knob with the volume keys, meets the multipurpose use requirement of one key, and greatly improves the use experience of the user.
While certain specific embodiments of the application have been described in detail by way of example, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the above examples are for illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the application. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the application. The scope of the application is defined by the appended claims.

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1. A multi-function key, the multi-function key comprising:
The rotating shaft is movably arranged in a shell of the equipment, a first end of the rotating shaft is positioned in the shell, a second end of the rotating shaft is positioned outside the shell, and a first matching part is arranged on the part of the rotating shaft positioned in the shell;
the bracket is arranged in the shell and is provided with a second matching part corresponding to the first matching part;
the rotating shaft is switchable between a first state and a second state along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the first matching part is separated from the second matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the first state, and the rotating shaft can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft when the second end is stressed;
The second matching part is connected with the first matching part under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the second state, and the rotating shaft can rotate around a fulcrum formed at the connection part of the second matching part and the first matching part when the second end is stressed;
The multifunctional key further comprises:
the first movable part and the second movable part are respectively arranged at the second end of the rotating shaft and can respectively move between a closed state and an unfolding state,
When the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state, the first movable part and the second movable part are matched to form a knob sleeved at the second end of the rotating shaft;
And under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are positioned in the unfolding state, the first movable part and the second movable part are matched to form a button vertical to the axis of the rotating shaft, and the axial length of the button is larger than the diameter of the second end of the rotating shaft.
2. The multifunctional key according to claim 1, wherein the first mating portion is a positioning shaft protruding from an outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft, the second mating portion is a positioning groove provided on the bracket, and the positioning shaft is inserted into the positioning groove when the rotating shaft is in the second state, and the rotating shaft is rotatable around an axis of the positioning shaft.
3. The multifunctional key according to claim 2, wherein the number of the first matching parts is two, the two first matching parts are uniformly distributed at intervals along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft, the number of the second matching parts is two, and each second matching part corresponds to the first matching part one by one.
4. A multi-function key according to claim 3, wherein the bracket is annular, the bracket is provided with a relief hole for receiving the first end of the rotation shaft therethrough, and a side of the bracket facing the first end of the rotation shaft is provided with the second fitting portion.
5. A multi-function key as defined in claim 3, wherein the portion of the swivel shaft located within the housing is radially provided with a first boss and a second boss, the multi-function key further comprising: the first protruding part is separated from one key device and the second protruding part is separated from the other key device when the rotating shaft is in the first state;
When the rotating shaft is in the second state, the first protruding part corresponds to one key device, the second protruding part corresponds to the other key device, and when the second end of the rotating shaft is stressed, the corresponding key device is pressed by the first protruding part or the second protruding part.
6. The multi-function key according to claim 1, wherein the second end of the swivel is provided with two mounting holes spaced apart along a radial direction thereof, and the first movable portion and the second movable portion are pivotally connected to the swivel by connecting shafts passing through the mounting holes, respectively.
7. The multifunctional key according to claim 6, wherein the first movable portion and the second movable portion are respectively formed in semicircular cross sections, and the first movable portion and the second movable portion enclose a columnar knob in a case where the first movable portion and the second movable portion are in the closed state.
8. The multi-function key of claim 7, further comprising:
A plurality of magnetic pieces, wherein the magnetic pieces are arranged on one of the first movable part and the second movable part;
The magnetic attraction pieces are arranged on the other one of the first movable part and the second movable part; one of the magnetic pieces is connected with one of the magnetic attraction pieces when the first movable part and the second movable part are in the unfolding state; and under the condition that the first movable part and the second movable part are in the closed state, the rest of the magnetic pieces are connected with the rest of the magnetic attraction pieces.
9. The multi-function key according to claim 7, wherein the second end of the swivel is provided with two clasp positions, one corresponding to the position of the side edge of the first movable portion and the other corresponding to the position of the side edge of the second movable portion in the case that the first movable portion and the second movable portion are in the closed state.
10. The multi-function key of claim 1, wherein a first detent and a second detent are provided on the swivel proximate the first end, the first detent and the second detent being spaced apart along an axis of the swivel, the multi-function key further comprising:
the limiting elastic piece is arranged in the shell and corresponds to the structure of the first clamping position and the second clamping position, the limiting elastic piece is clamped with the first clamping position under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the first state, and the limiting elastic piece is clamped with the second clamping position under the condition that the rotating shaft is in the second state.
11. An electronic device comprising the multi-function key of any one of claims 1-10.
12. A method of controlling an electronic device by a multi-function key, applied to the multi-function key of any one of claims 1-10, comprising:
Disconnecting a first matching part on a rotating shaft and a second matching part on a bracket, adjusting the rotating shaft to be in a first state, connecting the rotating shaft with a first functional module in electronic equipment, and adjusting different functions of the first functional module by rotating the rotating shaft around the axis of the rotating shaft;
The first matching part and the second matching part are connected, the rotating shaft is adjusted to be in a second state, the rotating shaft is separated from the first functional module and is connected with the second functional module, and different functions of the second functional module are adjusted by stirring the rotating shaft to rotate around a fulcrum formed at the connection part of the second matching part and the first matching part.
13. The method of controlling an electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the knob provided at the second end outside the housing is constituted by a first movable portion and a second movable portion;
The step of adjusting the rotation axis to be in the first state comprises:
Closing the first movable part and the second movable part to enable the rotating shaft to be in a first state;
The step of adjusting the swivel in the second state and adjusting a different function of the second functional module comprises:
expanding the first movable part and the second movable part to enable the rotating shaft to be in a second state;
and respectively poking the first movable part or the second movable part to realize different functions of the second functional module.
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