CN201946471U - Keyboard - Google Patents

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CN201946471U
CN201946471U CN2010206497937U CN201020649793U CN201946471U CN 201946471 U CN201946471 U CN 201946471U CN 2010206497937 U CN2010206497937 U CN 2010206497937U CN 201020649793 U CN201020649793 U CN 201020649793U CN 201946471 U CN201946471 U CN 201946471U
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胡才荣
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The utility model discloses a keyboard, which comprises a bottom plate and a plurality of key modules, wherein the plurality of key modules are arranged on the bottom plate. Each key module comprises a key cap and a lifting support device. Each key cap comprises a key cap main body, a metal layer and a pattern layer. Each metal layer is formed on each key cap main body, and each pattern layer is formed on each metal layer. Each pattern layer has hollow patterns, and one part of each metal layer is exposed in the hollow patterns. Each lifting support device is arranged between each key cap main body and the bottom plate. The keyboard utilizes a heat transfer printing process to form a reflective metal layer on each key cap, the reflective effect is better than the known mirror ink, and the process is simple.

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Keyboard
Technical field
The utility model is about a kind of keyboard, refer to especially a kind of have utilize hot transfer printing processing procedure on keycap, to form the keyboard of reflective metal layer.
Background technology
With regard to the use habit of present PC, keyboard is one of indispensable input equipment, in order to input characters, symbol or numeral.Moreover, the large-sized processing equipment that consumption electronic products that daily life such as contacted or industrial quarters are used all need be provided with press-key structure as input unit, to operate above-mentioned electronic product and process equipment.
Generally speaking, the keycap on the keyboard is to form via the injection molding manufacture procedure manufacturing with plastic material mostly.Then, again with ink printing on keycap, be available for users to the literal or the symbol of identification with formation.If desire to make literal or symbol on the keycap to produce the minute surface reflecting effect, all be on keycap, to print ink with mirror effect (mirror ink) at present.Yet because the reflecting effect of ink with mirror effect comes well not as metal material, so practicality is not high.If desire utilizes metal material to make keycap,, can make processing procedure become complicated more, unfavorable a large amount of productions owing to need below keycap, to form snap-in structure.
The utility model content
Therefore, one of the purpose of this utility model is to provide a kind of keyboard, and it utilizes hot transfer printing processing procedure to form reflective metal layer on keycap, to address the above problem.
According to an embodiment, keyboard of the present utility model comprises base plate and a plurality of button module, and wherein these a plurality of button modules are arranged on the base plate.Each button module comprises keycap and liftable supporter respectively.Keycap comprises keycap main body, metal level and patterned layer.Metal level is formed on the keycap main body, and patterned layer is formed on the metal level.Patterned layer has pierced pattern, and the part of metal level is revealed in the pierced pattern.Liftable supporter is arranged between keycap main body and the base plate.
As optional technical scheme, this metal level is a continuous metal layer.
As optional technical scheme, this metal level is a metallic film.
As optional technical scheme, this keycap also comprises protective layer, is formed on this patterned layer.
As optional technical scheme, this keycap also comprises cementing layer, is glued between this metal level and this main body.
As optional technical scheme, this patterned layer cover fully this metal level around.
As optional technical scheme, this metal level be revealed in this patterned layer around.
As optional technical scheme, this patterned layer coat fully this metal level and this keycap main body around.
As optional technical scheme, this keycap main body has first chute and first draw-in groove, and this base plate has second chute and second draw-in groove, and this liftable supporter comprises first strutting piece and second strutting piece.First strutting piece has first sliding part and first articulated section, and this first sliding part is mounted slidably in this first chute, and this first articulated section is articulated in this second draw-in groove rotationally; Second strutting piece and this first strutting piece articulate, and this second strutting piece has second sliding part and second articulated section, and this second sliding part is mounted slidably in this second chute, and this second articulated section is articulated in this first draw-in groove rotationally.
In sum, the utility model is to utilize hot transfer printing processing procedure to form reflective metal layer on keycap, and not only reflecting effect comes well than known ink with mirror effect, and processing procedure is simple.
Can describe in detail and appended graphic being further understood by following utility model about advantage of the present utility model and spirit.
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Fig. 1 is the flow chart according to the manufacture method of the keyboard of the utility model first embodiment.
Fig. 2 A, Fig. 2 B, Fig. 2 C, Fig. 2 D and Fig. 2 E are the processing procedure schematic diagram of collocation Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is the flow chart according to the manufacture method of the keyboard of the utility model second embodiment.
Fig. 4 A, Fig. 4 B, Fig. 4 C and Fig. 4 D are the processing procedure schematic diagram of collocation Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 is the flow chart according to the manufacture method of the keyboard of the utility model the 3rd embodiment.
Fig. 6 A, Fig. 6 B, Fig. 6 C, Fig. 6 D and Fig. 6 E are the processing procedure schematic diagram of collocation Fig. 5.
Fig. 7 is the schematic diagram according to the keyboard of the utility model one embodiment.
Fig. 8 is that a button module among Fig. 7 is along the profile of X-X line.
Fig. 9 is the profile according to the button module of another embodiment of the utility model.
Figure 10 is according to the utility model profile of the button module of an embodiment again.
Embodiment
See also Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 A-2E, Fig. 1 is the flow chart according to the manufacture method of the keyboard of the utility model first embodiment, and Fig. 2 A, Fig. 2 B, Fig. 2 C, Fig. 2 D and Fig. 2 E are the processing procedure schematic diagram of collocation Fig. 1.For convenience of description, Fig. 2 A is that the mode with stereogram presents, and the mode that Fig. 2 B to 2E then is aided with vertical view with profile presents and only illustrates single keycap.
At first, execution in step S10 provides keyboard 1, shown in Fig. 2 A.In this embodiment, keyboard 1 comprises base plate 10 and a plurality of button module 12, and wherein button module 12 is arranged on the base plate 10, and each button module 12 comprises keycap main body 14 respectively.Below be to cooperate Fig. 3 to do explanation with single keycap main body 14.The profile of single keycap main body 14 and vertical view are shown in Fig. 2 B.
Then, execution in step S12 carries out hot transfer printing processing procedure to keycap main body 14, to form metal level 16 on keycap main body 14, shown in Fig. 2 C.In this embodiment, metal level 16 is a metallic film, that is metal level 16 is a continuous metal layer.Metal level 16 can be aluminium or other has the metal material of good reflecting effect.In practical application, can utilize cementing layer 18 that metal level 16 is glued on the keycap main body 14, but not as limit.Generally speaking, in hot transfer printing processing procedure, metal level 16 can be formed hot transfer film with cementing layer 18, carry out above-mentioned step S12 with this hot transfer film again.
Then, execution in step S14 forms patterned layer 20 on metal level 16, and make patterned layer 20 cover fully metal level 16 around, shown in Fig. 2 D.Patterned layer 20 has pierced pattern 22, and the part of metal level 16 is revealed in the pierced pattern 22.In practical application, can utilize printing ink that keycap main body 14 is carried out the screen painting processing procedure, on metal level 16, to form patterned layer 20.Pierced pattern 22 is decided on practical application for being available for users to the literal or the symbol of identification.By this, be revealed in metal level 16 in the pierced pattern 22, promptly can produce good reflecting effect through after the illumination.In this embodiment, patterned layer 20 cover fully metal level 16 around.In other words, the metal level 16 that only is revealed in the pierced pattern 22 just can produce reflecting effect.
Then, execution in step S16 forms protective layer 24, shown in Fig. 2 E on patterned layer 20.Protective layer 24 can prevent that patterned layer 20 is worn under using for a long time.
In practical application, can once carry out above-mentioned step S12 to step S16 at each key main body 14 of the keyboard among Fig. 2 A 1.By this, can finish the manufacturing of keyboard of the present utility model.
See also Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 A-4D, Fig. 3 is the flow chart according to the manufacture method of the keyboard of the utility model second embodiment, and Fig. 4 A, Fig. 4 B, Fig. 4 C and Fig. 4 D are the processing procedure schematic diagram of collocation Fig. 3.Second embodiment (as shown in Figure 3) is with the main difference of above-mentioned first embodiment (as shown in Figure 1), the step S24 of second embodiment be on metal level 16, form patterned layer 20 ', and make metal level 16 be revealed in patterned layer 20 ' around, shown in Fig. 4 C.In other words, be revealed in the pierced pattern 22 and be revealed in patterned layer 20 ' around metal level 16 all can produce good reflecting effect.It should be noted that the S10 among the step S20 among Fig. 3, S22, S26 and Fig. 1, S12, S16 are roughly the same, and among Fig. 4 with the element of same numeral shown in Fig. 2, its action principle is all identical, does not repeat them here.
See also Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 A-6E, Fig. 5 is the flow chart according to the manufacture method of the keyboard of the utility model the 3rd embodiment, and Fig. 6 A, Fig. 6 B, Fig. 6 C, Fig. 6 D and Fig. 6 E are the processing procedure schematic diagram of collocation Fig. 5.The main difference of the 3rd embodiment (as shown in Figure 5) and above-mentioned first embodiment (as shown in Figure 1) is, the step S34 of the 3rd embodiment is to keycap main body 14 processing procedure that sprays paint, to form patterned layer 20 on metal level 16 ", shown in Fig. 6 C.Around in this embodiment, the patterned layer 20 " around covered with metal layer 16 and the keycap main body 14, promptly metal level 16 is revealed in patterned layer 20 fully ".Form pierced pattern 22 on then, execution in step S36 is to patterned layer 20 " carry out laser carved processing procedure, with in patterned layer 20 ".By this, be revealed in metal level 16 in the pierced pattern 22, promptly can produce good reflecting effect through after the illumination.It should be noted that the S10 among the step S30 among Fig. 5, S32, S38 and Fig. 1, S12, S16 are roughly the same, and among Fig. 6 A-6E with the element of same numeral shown in Fig. 2 A-2E, its action principle is all identical, does not repeat them here.
See also Fig. 7, Fig. 7 is the schematic diagram according to the keyboard 3 of the utility model one embodiment.As shown in Figure 7, keyboard 3 comprises base plate 30 and a plurality of button module 32.Button module 32 is arranged on the base plate 30, pushes for the user, and then carries out the function of user institute desire input.
See also Fig. 8, Fig. 8 is that a button module 32 among Fig. 7 is along the profile of X-X line.As shown in Figure 8, button module 32 comprises keycap 34, liftable supporter 36, circuit board 38 and elastic component 40.Keycap 34 comprises keycap main body 340, metal level 342, patterned layer 344, cementing layer 346 and protective layer 348.Liftable supporter 36 and elastic component 40 all are arranged between keycap main body 340 and the base plate 30, and circuit board 38 is arranged on the base plate 30.In practical application, have the switch 380 corresponding on the circuit board 38, for example thin film switch (membrane switch) or other triggering property switch with button module 32.Elastic component 40 can be rubber washer (rubber dome), but not as limit.Elastic force required when elastic component 40 promptly moves up and down as keycap 34 relative base plates 30 is originated.When keycap 34 is pressed, the switch 380 on the elastic component 40 meeting circuits for triggering plates 38, and then carry out the function that user institute desire is imported.
As shown in Figure 8, keycap main body 340 has first chute 3400 and first draw-in groove 3402, and base plate 30 has second chute 300 and second draw-in groove 302, and liftable supporter 36 comprises first strutting piece 360 and second strutting piece 362.First strutting piece 360 has first sliding part 3600 and first articulated section 3602.Second strutting piece 362 has second sliding part 3620 and second articulated section 3622.First strutting piece 360 and second strutting piece 362 articulate.First sliding part 3600 is mounted slidably in first chute 3400 of correspondence, and first articulated section 3602 is articulated in the second corresponding draw-in groove 302 rotationally.Second sliding part 3620 is mounted slidably in second chute 300 of correspondence, and second articulated section 3622 is articulated in the first corresponding draw-in groove 3402 rotationally.By this, when keycap 34 was pressed, keycap 34 promptly can be followed the direction vertical moving of liftable supporter 36 towards base plate 30.
Metal level 342 is formed on the keycap main body 340, and patterned layer 344 is formed on the metal level 342.Patterned layer 344 has pierced pattern 350, and the part of metal level 342 is revealed in the pierced pattern 350.In practical application, can utilize cementing layer 346 that metal level 342 is glued on the keycap main body 340, but not as limit.Pierced pattern 350 is decided on practical application for being available for users to the literal or the symbol of identification.By this, be revealed in metal level 342 in the pierced pattern 350, promptly can produce good reflecting effect through after the illumination.In this embodiment, patterned layer 344 covers around the metal level 342 fully.In other words, the metal level 342 that only is revealed in the pierced pattern 350 just can produce reflecting effect.Protective layer 348 is formed on the patterned layer 344, can prevent that patterned layer 344 is worn under using for a long time.
It should be noted that keyboard 3 can utilize the manufacture method among Fig. 1 to make.In other words, can utilize step S12, S14 and S16 among Fig. 1 on keycap main body 340, to form metal level 342, patterned layer 344 and protective layer 348.Relevant manufacturing principle does not repeat them here as mentioned above.
See also Fig. 9, Fig. 9 be according to another embodiment of the utility model button module 32 ' profile.Button module 32 ' be with the main difference of above-mentioned button module 32, button module 32 ' keycap 34 ' metal level 342 be revealed in patterned layer 344 ' around, as shown in Figure 9.In other words, be revealed in the pierced pattern 350 and be revealed in patterned layer 344 ' around metal level 342 all can produce good reflecting effect.It should be noted that, can utilize step S22, S24 among Fig. 3 and S26 on keycap main body 340, to form metal level 342, patterned layer 344 ' and protective layer 348.Relevant manufacturing principle does not repeat them here as mentioned above.In addition, with the element of same numeral shown in Fig. 8, its action principle is all identical, does not repeat them here among Fig. 9.
See also Figure 10, Figure 10 is according to the utility model button module 32 of an embodiment again " profile.Button module 32 " is the patterned layer 344 of button module 32 " keycap 34 " " fully around covered with metal layer 342 and the keycap main body 340, as shown in figure 10 with the main difference of above-mentioned button module 32.It should be noted that, can utilize step S32, S34, S36 and S38 among Fig. 5 on keycap main body 340, to form metal level 342, patterned layer 344 " and protective layer 348.Relevant manufacturing principle does not repeat them here as mentioned above.In addition, with the element of same numeral shown in Fig. 8, its action principle is all identical, does not repeat them here among Figure 10.
In sum, the utility model is to utilize hot transfer printing processing procedure to form reflective metal layer on keycap, and not only reflecting effect comes well than known ink with mirror effect, and processing procedure is simple.In addition, the utility model optionally make patterned layer cover fully metal level around, make metal level be revealed in patterned layer around or make the complete covered with metal layer of patterned layer and keycap main body around, with outward appearance according to practical application change keycap.
The above only is preferred embodiment of the present utility model, and all equalizations of being done according to the utility model claim change and modify, and all should belong to covering scope of the present utility model.

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1. keyboard is characterized in that this keyboard comprises:
Base plate; And
A plurality of button modules are arranged on this base plate, and each this button module comprises:
Keycap comprises keycap main body, metal level and patterned layer, and this metal level is formed on this keycap main body, and this patterned layer is formed on this metal level, and this patterned layer has pierced pattern, and the part of this metal level is revealed in this pierced pattern; And
Liftable supporter is arranged between this keycap main body and this base plate.
2. keyboard as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that this metal level is a continuous metal layer.
3. keyboard as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that this metal level is a metallic film.
4. keyboard as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that this keycap also comprises protective layer, is formed on this patterned layer.
5. keyboard as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that this keycap also comprises cementing layer, is glued between this metal level and this main body.
6. keyboard as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that this patterned layer cover fully this metal level around.
7. keyboard as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that this metal level be revealed in this patterned layer around.
8. keyboard as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that this patterned layer coat fully this metal level and this keycap main body around.
9. keyboard as claimed in claim 1 is characterized in that this keycap main body has first chute and first draw-in groove, and this base plate has second chute and second draw-in groove, and this liftable supporter comprises:
First strutting piece has first sliding part and first articulated section, and this first sliding part is mounted slidably in this first chute, and this first articulated section is articulated in this second draw-in groove rotationally; And
Second strutting piece articulates with this first strutting piece, and this second strutting piece has second sliding part and second articulated section, and this second sliding part is mounted slidably in this second chute, and this second articulated section is articulated in this first draw-in groove rotationally.
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