CN220357555U

CN220357555U - Keyboard structure

Info

Publication number: CN220357555U
Application number: CN202322018813.0U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 杨宏新; 刘德智; 陈英伟; 黄九玉
Original assignee: Hefei Lianbao Information Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Hefei Lianbao Information Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2023-07-28
Filing date: 2023-07-28
Publication date: 2024-01-16
Anticipated expiration: 2033-07-28

Abstract

The utility model provides a keyboard structure for electronic equipment, which comprises a first keyboard body, a second keyboard body, a base, a rotating assembly and an operating part, wherein the first keyboard body is provided with a first opening; in the combined mode of the keyboard structure: the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are respectively arranged on the base for combined use. The positions of the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body can be adjusted through an operation part arranged on the base and a rotating assembly arranged in the base; in split mode: the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are separated from the base respectively, and the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body can be electrically connected and used in combination, or the first keyboard body and/or the second keyboard body can be used independently by carrying out data communication with the system end of the electronic equipment respectively. The change of the position of the keyboard body meets the different use requirements of users and accords with the use habits of different users.

Description

Keyboard structure

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of keyboards, in particular to a keyboard structure.

Background

The keyboard is an instruction and data input device for computer operation, the existing keyboard is basically used as a whole, and the key position distribution design of the conventional keyboard ensures that arms and hands are relatively fixed in placing postures when a user operates the keyboard, and the hands cannot be spread out, so that the user is easy to feel tired after long-time use, and the related parts such as wrists, arms and shoulders are influenced to a certain extent. And the user has different habits on the keyboard and different design requirements on key positions on the keyboard.

Disclosure of Invention

An object of an embodiment of the present utility model is to provide a keyboard structure, which is used for solving the problem that in the prior art, a keyboard is easy to fatigue when a user uses the keyboard because of key position distribution design and key position unadjustment.

The embodiment of the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a keyboard structure for an electronic device, the keyboard structure comprising a first keyboard body, a second keyboard body, a base, a rotating assembly and an operating member; the keyboard structure has a combination mode and a split mode;

in the combined mode:

the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are respectively arranged on the base, and the first keyboard body is electrically connected with the second keyboard body;

the rotary assembly is arranged in the base, and the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are detachably connected with the rotary assembly respectively;

the operating component is arranged on the base, and one end of the operating component is connected with the rotating component; under the condition that the operation part rotates, the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body rotate under the driving action of the rotating assembly respectively;

the split mode is as follows:

the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are separated from the base respectively, and the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body can be electrically connected and combined for use, or

The first keyboard body and/or the second keyboard body can respectively communicate data with the system end of the electronic equipment for independent use.

In some embodiments, the rotating assembly includes a drive gear, a direction conversion gear, a first rotating swing arm, and a second rotating swing arm;

the base is provided with a first through hole extending into the base, the operating part and the driving gear are coaxially arranged, and one end of the operating part passes through the first through hole to be connected with the driving gear;

the direction conversion gear is meshed with the driving gear;

one end of the first rotating swing arm is provided with first gear teeth meshed with the driving gear, and the other end of the first rotating swing arm is connected with the first keyboard body;

one end of the second rotating swing arm is provided with second gear teeth meshed with the direction conversion gear, and the other end of the second rotating swing arm is connected with the second keyboard body;

under the condition that the operation part rotates, the first rotating swing arm and the first keyboard body rotate along a first direction, and the second rotating swing arm and the second keyboard body rotate along a second direction opposite to the first direction.

In some embodiments, the base includes a housing including a top plate and a support plate disposed on at least one side of the top plate, the support plate and the top plate forming a receptacle capable of receiving the rotating assembly;

the rotating assembly further comprises a guide plate, one end of the operating component penetrates through the top plate to be connected with one end of the guide plate, the end of the guide plate is connected with the driving gear, the other end of the guide plate is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the top plate is provided with an arc-shaped guiding limiting hole matched with the limiting protrusion.

In some embodiments, the operating member has a rotational range of 0 ° to 180 °;

under the condition that the rotation angle of the operating part is 0 degree, the limiting protrusion is positioned at one end of the guiding limiting hole, and the rotation angles of the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are respectively 0 degree;

under the condition that the rotation angle of the operating part is 180 degrees, the limiting protrusion is positioned at the other end of the guiding limiting hole, and the rotation angles of the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are respectively 10 degrees.

In some embodiments, the combined mode is:

the keyboard structure further comprises a dial, wherein the dial is provided with angle scales for indicating the rotation angle of the operation part and/or the rotation angle of the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body;

the operation part is positioned between the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body, and an angle scale pointing to the dial is arranged on the operation part so as to indicate the current position of the operation part.

In some embodiments, the rotating assembly further comprises a first swing arm connecting rod, a second swing arm connecting rod, and at least two link magnets;

a keyboard magnet is arranged on one side of the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body, which is placed on the base;

one end of the first swing arm connecting rod is fixed to the other end of the first rotating swing arm, and one end of the second swing arm connecting rod is fixed to the other end of the second rotating swing arm;

the two connecting rod magnets are respectively arranged at the other end of the first rotating swing arm and the other end of the second rotating swing arm, and are used for being mutually adsorbed with the keyboard magnets.

In some embodiments, a positioning hole is formed on one side of the base where the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are placed;

the end faces of the other ends of the first swing arm connecting rod and the second swing arm connecting rod are respectively provided with a positioning column matched with the positioning hole for positioning.

In some embodiments, a heat dissipation fan for dissipating heat from the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body is further disposed in the accommodating portion;

and the top plate is provided with a vent hole penetrating through the top plate at a position corresponding to the cooling fan.

In some embodiments, a battery module is further disposed in the accommodating portion, and a charging port electrically connected with the battery module is disposed on the housing.

In some embodiments, the combined mode is:

the first keyboard body is electrically connected with the second keyboard body through a connecting wire;

the split mode is as follows:

when the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are combined for use, the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are electrically connected through pins.

The embodiment of the utility model has the beneficial effects that:

the keyboard structure has two different modes, namely a combination mode and a split mode, the mode of the keyboard structure can be adjusted according to the use needs of users, and the position of the keyboard body is changed in different modes, so that the different use needs of the users are met, the use habits of different users are met, and the use experience of the users is improved.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present utility model or the technical solutions in the related art, the drawings that are required to be used in the embodiments or the related technical descriptions will be briefly described below, and it is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments described in the present utility model, and other drawings can be obtained according to the drawings without inventive effort for those skilled in the art.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a keyboard structure in a combination mode of the present utility model.

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of another view of the keyboard structure in the combination mode of the present utility model.

Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a first keyboard body and a second keyboard body used in combination in a split mode according to the present utility model.

Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a second keyboard body used alone in the split mode of the present utility model.

Fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of the base of the present utility model.

Fig. 6 is a bottom view of fig. 5 in accordance with the present utility model.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the connection relationship between the first swing arm link, the link magnet, the keyboard magnet, the first swing arm and the first keyboard body.

Reference numerals: 1. a first keyboard body; 2. a second keyboard body; 3. a base; 301. a top plate; 302. a support plate; 303. limiting the guide hole; 4. a rotating assembly; 401. a drive gear; 402. a direction conversion gear; 403. a first swing arm; 404. a second swing arm; 405. a first gear tooth; 406. a second gear tooth; 407. a guide plate; 408. a first swing arm connecting rod; 409. a second swing arm connecting rod; 410. a link magnet; 411. a keyboard magnet; 412. positioning holes; 413. positioning columns; 5. an operation member; 6. pins; 7. a heat radiation fan;

Detailed Description

Various aspects and features of the present utility model are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It should be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments of the application herein. Therefore, the above description should not be taken as limiting, but merely as exemplification of the embodiments. Other modifications within the scope and spirit of the utility model will occur to persons of ordinary skill in the art.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the utility model and, together with a general description of the utility model given above, and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the utility model.

These and other characteristics of the utility model will become apparent from the following description of a preferred form of embodiment, given as a non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is also to be understood that, although the utility model has been described with reference to some specific examples, a person skilled in the art will certainly be able to achieve many other equivalent forms of the utility model, having the characteristics as set forth in the foregoing summary of the utility model and hence all coming within the field of protection defined thereby.

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the present utility model will become more apparent in light of the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the utility model, which can be embodied in various forms. Well-known and/or repeated functions and constructions are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the utility model in unnecessary or unnecessary detail. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely as a basis for the "summary of the utility model" and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present utility model in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.

The specification may use the word "in one embodiment," "in another embodiment," "in yet another embodiment," or "in other embodiments," which may each refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments in accordance with the utility model.

In order to solve the problems in the background art, the utility model discloses a keyboard structure which is used for electronic equipment and used as an instruction and data input device of the electronic equipment.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the keyboard structure includes a first keyboard body 1, a second keyboard body 2, a base 3, a rotating assembly 4, and an operating member 5. When the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are combined together for use, a complete keyboard can be formed. The keyboard may be divided into the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 from the middle position of the keyboard, and may be divided as needed, for example, a numeric keyboard at one end of a conventional keyboard is separately divided as the first keyboard body 1 or the second keyboard body 2.

The keyboard structure has two modes, namely a combination mode and a split mode.

Wherein, in combination mode, with reference to fig. 1 and 2 again:

the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are respectively arranged on the base 3, and the base 3 is used as a supporting structure of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2. The base 3 is preferably sized to allow stable placement of the first and second keyboard bodies 1, 2. The base 3 is used for placing the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 at a position which is a surface adapted to the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2, and the surface can be a plane or an inclined surface with a certain inclination.

The first keyboard body 1 is electrically connected with the second keyboard body 2 to realize data communication between the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2. For example, when one of the keys on the first keyboard body 1 and one of the keys on the second keyboard body 2 need to be pressed simultaneously, a corresponding instruction can be issued.

The first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 may be, but not limited to, electrically connected by a connection line to achieve data communication therebetween.

The rotating assembly 4 is arranged in the base 3, and the rotating assembly 4 is protected through the base 3. The first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are detachably connected with the rotating assembly 4 respectively, so that the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are quickly connected with the rotating assembly 4 in the base 3 and detached from the rotating assembly 4.

The operating member 5 is disposed on the base 3, and the operating member 5 may have an annular turntable structure. One end of the operating member 5 is connected to the rotating assembly 4 to drive the rotating assembly 4 to operate. Under the condition that the operation part 5 rotates, the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 rotate under the driving action of the rotating assembly 4 respectively, so that the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 rotate to an angle for a user to need, the change of the positions of the keyboard bodies meets different use requirements of users, and the use habits of different users are met.

In combination with fig. 3 and 4, in split mode:

the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are separated from the base 3 respectively, that is, the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are detached from the rotating assembly 4 respectively, so that the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are separated from the rotating assembly 4 in the base 3 respectively.

The first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 can be electrically connected and combined for use, and the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 can be electrically connected through a PIN 6 (PIN) to realize data communication between the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2. PIN foot can set up respectively in the corner position of first keyboard body 1 and the one end of second keyboard body 2 interconnect, and the PIN foot can be the arc respectively in the corner position of first keyboard body 1 and second keyboard body 2 and arrange to make first keyboard body 1 and second keyboard body 2 can have the angular adjustment in the certain limit in the position that the PIN foot is connected, satisfy user's user demand.

Alternatively, in the split mode, the first keyboard body 1 and/or the second keyboard body 2 can respectively perform data communication with the system end of the electronic device for independent use. For example, the first keyboard body 1 is provided with a structure capable of performing data communication with a system end of the electronic device, and the structure for performing data communication can be, but not limited to, a data connection line or a wireless keyboard transmitting end (the system end of the electronic device is correspondingly provided with a receiving end), so that the first keyboard body 1 can be used alone; if the second keyboard body 2 is provided with the structure for carrying out data communication with the system end of the electronic equipment, the second keyboard body 2 can be used independently; or the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are respectively provided with a structure for carrying out data communication with the system end of the electronic equipment, and the system end configuration of the electronic equipment correspondingly receives the structure for carrying out data communication, so that the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 can be used independently.

In the split mode, the keyboard structure can also meet the requirements of users on portability.

In some embodiments, referring to fig. 5 and 6, the rotating assembly 4 includes a drive gear 401, a direction conversion gear 402, a first rotating swing arm 403, and a second rotating swing arm 404.

The base 3 is provided with a first through hole extending into the base 3, the operating component 5 and the driving gear 401 are coaxially arranged, one end of the operating component 5 penetrates through the first through hole to be connected with the driving gear 401, and when the operating component 5 is correspondingly operated, such as when the operating component 5 is rotated, the driving gear 401 can be driven by the operating component 5 to rotate.

The direction conversion gear 402 is meshed with the driving gear 401, and the driving gear 401 rotates to drive the direction conversion gear 402 to rotate. The direction switching gear 402 is used for switching the rotational direction between the first rotating swing arm 403 and the second rotating swing arm 404.

One end of the first swing arm 403 is provided with first gear teeth 405 meshed with the driving gear 401, and the first gear teeth 405 are arranged in an arc shape. The other end of the first rotating swing arm 403 is connected to the first keyboard body 1, so as to drive the first keyboard body 1 to rotate under the condition that the first rotating swing arm 403 rotates.

One end of the second rotating swing arm 404 is provided with second gear teeth 406 meshed with the direction conversion gear 402, and the second gear teeth 406 are also arranged in an arc shape. The other end of the second rotating swing arm 404 is connected to the second keyboard body 2, so as to drive the second keyboard body 2 to rotate under the condition that the second rotating swing arm 404 rotates. The first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 rotate respectively to meet the use requirement of a user for adjusting the key positions on the keyboard.

When the operation part 5 rotates, the driving gear 401 is driven by the operation part 5 to rotate; under the condition that the driving gear 401 rotates, the driving gear 401 is meshed with the first gear teeth 405 and drives the first rotating swing arm 403 to rotate along a first direction, the driving gear 401 is meshed with the direction conversion gear 402 and drives the direction conversion gear 402 to rotate, meanwhile, the other end of the first rotating swing arm 403 drives the first keyboard body 1 to rotate along the first direction, the direction conversion gear 402 is meshed with the second gear teeth 406 and drives the second rotating swing arm 404 to rotate along a second direction opposite to the first direction, and meanwhile, the other end of the second rotating swing arm 404 drives the second keyboard body 2 to rotate along the second direction. Until the positions of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 meet the user's use requirement, the operation of the operation member 5 is stopped.

The relationship of the rotation angle of the operation member 5 and the rotation angles of the first and second keyboard bodies 1 and 2 can be adjusted by setting the gear ratio.

In some embodiments, again with reference to fig. 5, the base 3 comprises a housing comprising a top plate 301 and a support plate 302 provided on at least one side of the top plate 301, the support plate 302 and the top plate 301 forming a receptacle capable of receiving the rotating assembly 4.

Generally, the support plate 302 is disposed on a side of the top plate 301 away from the user according to the usage habit of the user, so that the side of the housing away from the user is slightly higher than the side closer to the user as a whole. The housing may be made of hard plastic board to protect the rotating assembly 4 in the receiving portion.

The rotating assembly 4 further comprises a guide plate 407, one end of the operating component 5 penetrates through the top plate 301 to be connected with one end of the strip-shaped guide plate 407, the end of the guide plate 407 is further connected with the driving gear 401, a limiting protrusion is arranged at the other end of the guide plate 407, and an arc-shaped guide limiting hole matched with the limiting protrusion is formed in the top plate 301. When the operating part 5 rotates, the guide plate 407 and the driving gear 401 synchronously rotate, the limiting protrusion moves along the track of the guiding limiting hole, two ends of the guiding limiting hole correspond to two limiting positions of the rotation of the rotating assembly 4 respectively, and also correspond to two limiting positions of the rotation of the first rotating swing arm 403 and the second rotating swing arm 404 respectively. The limit projection cooperates with the limit guide hole 303 to make the rotating assembly 4 more stable during operation.

In some embodiments, the rotational range of the operating member 5 is 0 ° to 180 °.

Specifically, in the case where the rotation angle of the operation member 5 is 0 °, the limit projection is located at one end of the guide limit hole, and the rotation angles of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are respectively 0 °.

Under the condition that the rotation angle of the operation part 5 is 180 degrees, the limiting protrusion is positioned at the other end of the guiding limiting hole, and the rotation angles of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are respectively 10 degrees, or the rotation angles of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 can be set according to the habit of a user, such as 15 degrees and the like. As described above, the relationship between the rotation angle of the operation member 5 and the rotation angles of the first and second keyboard bodies 1 and 2 can be adjusted by setting the gear ratio.

In some embodiments, the combined mode is:

the keyboard structure further comprises a dial, and the dial is provided with angle scales for indicating the rotation angle of the operating part 5 and/or the rotation angle of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2, so that a user can clearly and definitely know whether the current positions of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are suitable for the use habit of the user to the keyboard structure.

The operation part 5 is positioned between the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2, and the operation part 5 is provided with an angle scale on the pointing dial so as to indicate the indication part of the current position of the operation part 5, so that a user can clearly and definitely know whether the current positions of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are suitable for the use habit of the user on the keyboard structure when the operation part 5 rotates by more or less degrees; in the later use process, the user can directly rotate the operation part 5 to the corresponding angle position according to the use habit of the user, so that the positions of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are quickly adjusted.

In some embodiments, the rotating assembly 4 further includes a first swing arm connecting rod 408, a second swing arm connecting rod 409, and at least two link magnets 410.

Referring to fig. 7, a keyboard magnet 411 is disposed on one side of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 placed on the base 3. One end of the first swing arm connecting rod 408 is fixed to the other end of the first swing arm 403, and one end of the second swing arm connecting rod 409 is fixed to the other end of the second swing arm 404. Two link magnets 410 are respectively disposed at the other end of the first rotating swing arm 403 and the other end of the second rotating swing arm 404, and the link magnets 410 are used for being attracted to the keyboard magnets 411, so as to realize rapid installation of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 with the base 3.

In some embodiments, referring again to fig. 7, a positioning hole 412 is provided on one side of the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 placed on the base 3. The end surfaces of the other ends of the first swing arm connecting rod 408 and the second swing arm connecting rod 409 are respectively provided with a positioning column 413 for positioning in cooperation with the positioning hole 412. When the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are installed, the positioning columns 413 can be aligned to the positioning holes 412, so that quick and accurate positioning when the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 are installed can be realized.

In some embodiments, a heat dissipation fan 7 for dissipating heat from the first keyboard body 1 and the second keyboard body 2 is further disposed in the accommodating portion; the top plate 301 is provided with a vent hole penetrating through the top plate 301 at a position corresponding to the cooling fan 7, so that when the cooling fan 7 works, the air blown out by the cooling fan 7 can cool the keyboard and other structures through the vent hole.

In addition, a lamp band, a horn, or the like may be provided in the base 3 as necessary.

In some embodiments, a battery module is further disposed in the accommodating portion, and a charging port electrically connected with the battery module is disposed on the housing, so that the battery module can charge electric equipment such as the cooling fan 7.

While various embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail, the present utility model is not limited to these specific embodiments, and various modifications and embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art on the basis of the inventive concept, and these modifications and modifications should be included in the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A keyboard structure for an electronic device, the keyboard structure comprising a first keyboard body, a second keyboard body, a base, a rotating assembly and an operating member; the keyboard structure has a combination mode and a split mode;

in the combined mode:

the split mode is as follows:

2. The keyboard structure of claim 1, wherein the rotating assembly comprises a drive gear, a direction conversion gear, a first rotating swing arm, and a second rotating swing arm;

the direction conversion gear is meshed with the driving gear;

3. The keyboard structure of claim 2, wherein the base comprises a housing including a top plate and a support plate provided on at least one side of the top plate, the support plate and the top plate forming a receiving portion capable of receiving the rotating assembly;

4. A keyboard structure according to claim 3, wherein the rotation range of the operation member is 0 ° to 180 °;

5. The keyboard structure of claim 4, wherein in the combined mode:

6. The keyboard structure of claim 2, wherein the swivel assembly further comprises a first swing arm connecting rod, a second swing arm connecting rod, and at least two connecting rod magnets;

7. The keyboard structure of claim 6, wherein the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body are provided with positioning holes on one side of the base;

8. The keyboard structure according to claim 3, wherein a heat radiation fan for radiating heat from the first keyboard body and the second keyboard body is further provided in the housing portion;

9. The keyboard structure according to claim 3, wherein a battery module is further provided in the accommodating portion, and a charging port electrically connected to the battery module is provided in the housing.

10. The keyboard structure of claim 1, wherein in the combined mode:

the split mode is as follows: