EP3602595A1 - Moduldeckel für ein tastenmodul für eine taste, tastenmodul für eine taste und verfahren zum herstellen einer taste - Google Patents
Moduldeckel für ein tastenmodul für eine taste, tastenmodul für eine taste und verfahren zum herstellen einer tasteInfo
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a module cover for a
- Button module for a button a button module for a button, a button, and a method for making a button.
- keyboards can have backlit keyboard buttons.
- DE 10 2013 205 577 A1 discloses a key module for a key of a keyboard with a backlit key button.
- the present invention provides an improved module cover for a key module for a key, an improved key module for a key, an improved key, and an improved method of manufacturing a key according to the main claims.
- Advantageous embodiments will become apparent from the dependent claims and the description below.
- a module cover for a button module for a button can function both as a lid and as a light-deflecting device or light guide.
- Light guide can be realized in a component.
- Modular cover be molded or be light from a light source over a large area to a button button to conduct. According to one embodiment, this allows a homogeneous illumination of the key button.
- a corresponding module cover for a key module for a key has the following features: a passage opening for passage of a key tappet of the key; a Lichteinkoppel Scheme for coupling light from a light source in the module cover; a first light emitting area for outputting a first portion of the light and a second light emitting area for outputting a second portion of the light from the module lid, the first light emitting area and the second light emitting area being disposed on different sides of the through hole; and a first light-directing portion and a second light-directing portion disposed on different sides of the through-hole, wherein the first light-directing portion is formed to receive a first portion of the light to the first light-emitting area and a second portion of the light to the second
- the second light-guiding portion is formed to at least a part of the second portion of the light to the second
- the key may have at least the key module, the light source and the at least partially translucent key button.
- the key module can have at least the module cover, a module base which can be coupled to the module cover and the key tappet. In a mounted state of the key, at least the module cover of the key module between the light source and the key button can be arranged and the
- Module cover can be arranged between the module base and the key button.
- the key tappet upon actuation of the key relative to the
- the key button may be coupled to the key tappet.
- Invention lighting the key button for a mechanical key or keyboard can be realized and improved without additional parts. This is true in the event that one related to a central vertical axis or actuation axis the button offset, laterally or decentrally placed light source is provided. It can be a complete or large-scale, uniform and color-homogeneous
- a transparent lid of a mechanical switch for keyboards with integrated diverging lens raises light from the light source located under the lens, it may roll up
- the light can be distributed over a large area on the key top. This means that the key button can be almost completely illuminated, whereby the light can not be distributed selectively but flat over the key top.
- colors of the light source can also be mixed as homogeneously as possible.
- the light source can be located below the scattering lens and the light on the scattering lens directly
- the light can be discharged and scattered, according to embodiments of the present invention, the light is distributed over a large area and uniformly over the key top.
- a result can be avoided in which the light would be poorly mixed, for example, only in one-third of the key top and partial colors of the light source would be partially visible.
- the primary colors may be mixed such that the light on the keytop, for example, appears homogeneous and white.
- the key may be part of a keyboard, such as a keyboard
- a keyboard may include at least one key, typically a plurality of keys.
- Module cover a backlight of the button can be realized.
- the module base and the module cover of the key module can in a coupled state thereof a basic body of the key module
- the key tappet may partially in a formed by the module base and the module cover body of the key module along a longitudinal axis of extension the key tappet be movably alsgenonnnnen.
- the key tappet may extend through the passage opening in the module cover.
- the key tappet may have a portion depending on a movement or actuation of the same depending variable protruding from the module cover.
- the key module can be attached to a support member of a key or keyboard.
- the module cover may be disposed between the module base and a keytop coupled to the key tappet.
- the button may represent a visible and depressible part of the button for an operator.
- the button button can be carried out translucent at least in a symbol section.
- the light source may be embodied as a light-emitting diode or light-emitting diode.
- the light source may be a color changeable light source.
- the color-changeable light source can preferably be an RGB LED or RGB LED or red-yellow-blue LED.
- the light source may be a surface mount light source or SMD (SMD) surface-mounted device. In this case, the light source can be fastened or arranged on a printed circuit board or the like.
- the first light-guiding section may be arranged optically between the light source and the second light-guiding section. In this case, the first light-directing section may be formed to divide the first portion of the light in a first beam path toward the first light output area and into the second portion of the light in a second beam path within the first light-emitting area
- Light-guiding section may be formed to at least partially reflect light from the light source and additionally or alternatively at least partially
- the first light-guiding section can be designed to direct the second portion of the light directly or indirectly, for example via at least one further light-guiding section, to the second light-guiding section.
- the first and second light emitting areas can be connected to each other
- first and second light-guiding sections may be located at or opposite each other
- the first light-guiding section may be formed on a first side wall section of the module cover.
- Light guide portion may be formed on a second side wall portion of the module cover.
- the first side wall section and the second side wall section may be arranged on different sides of the passage opening, for example at an angle to one another or directly opposite one another.
- the module cover may have four side wall portions when the
- Module cover is formed, for example cuboid.
- Illumination of the button button can be realized by at least two sides.
- the first light-guiding section may have a plurality of light-guiding surfaces.
- Each light-guiding surface may have an extension plane inclined relative to a wall plane of the first side wall section.
- the second light-guiding section may have an extension plane inclined relative to a wall plane of the second side wall section.
- Extension planes of different light-deflecting surfaces can be identical at least in pairs and additionally or alternatively differently oriented. Such an embodiment offers the advantage that a division of the light from the light source by means of the first
- Light deflection in the first beam path and the second beam path can be easily and reliably achieved.
- the first light-guiding section may be at least one reflective one
- the first light-guiding section may have at least one light-transmitting light-guiding surface.
- Such a light-guiding surface is suitable as a light output area.
- at least one light-guiding surface is partially reflecting or
- the module cover may have at least one further light-guiding section.
- the first light-directing section, the second light-directing section and the at least one further light-guiding section may be arranged on different sides of the through-opening. In this case, the first
- the at least one further light-guiding section may be formed to direct at least part of the second portion of the light to the second light-guiding section and additionally or alternatively to at least one further light-emitting area of the module cover.
- the at least one further light-guiding section can be arranged optically in a second beam path between the first light-guiding section and the second light-guiding section. Such an embodiment offers the advantage that the second portion of the light can be guided more easily around the passage opening of the module cover.
- Illumination of the key button can be enabled from multiple sides.
- the at least one further light-guiding section may have a first further light-guiding section and a second further light-guiding section.
- the first further light-guiding section may be formed on a third side wall section of the module cover.
- the second further light-guiding section may be formed on a fourth side wall section of the module cover.
- the third side wall portion and the fourth side wall portion may be each other
- Such an embodiment provides the advantage that light from the light source can be reliably deflected from the first light-directing section to the second light-directing section on two separate optical paths within the module cover to provide uniform and large area illumination of the keytop, for example, two or four sides to reach.
- the module cover may be integrally formed. Additionally or alternatively, the module cover may be formed from a transparent plastic material. Such an embodiment offers the advantage that a number of items of the key module can be kept low. A homogeneous illumination of the button button can be further improved.
- the module cover can be manufactured as a one-piece injection-molded part.
- a key module for a key wherein the button has at least the button module, a light source and at least partially translucent button buttons, the key module having at least the following features: an embodiment of the above module cover; the module base, wherein the module base and the module cover are coupled or coupled with each other; and the key tappet, the key tappet being movable partially in the housing upon actuation of the key relative to the module base and the module cover
- Key module is recorded or recorded.
- an embodiment of the above-mentioned module cover can be advantageously used or used to supply the key module with light from a light source to a dockable one
- the key tappet for light from the light source can be made translucent.
- the module base and additionally or alternatively the module cover can be designed to be translucent at least in a partial section leading to the key tappet for light from the light source.
- Illumination of the button button can be achieved.
- a key is also presented, the key having at least the following features: an embodiment of the above-mentioned button module; the light source; and the at least partially translucent button button, wherein the button module between the light source and the button knob can be arranged or arranged.
- an embodiment of the above-mentioned key module can be advantageously used or used to enable illumination of the key top.
- the light source may be located adjacent to the module base of the key module, on the key module, or at least partially within the key module.
- the module base may have a light passage section for transmitting light from the light source to the module cover and additionally or alternatively a passage opening for receiving the light source.
- the light source and the first light-guiding portion of the module cover may be arranged along a straight line parallel to a longitudinal axis of the key tappet of the key
- Button module extend and may be spaced from the longitudinal axis.
- a longitudinal extension axis of the key tappet extending through a center or center region of the key module can be arranged at a distance from an installation location of the light source.
- a mounting region of the light source can be spaced from a mounting region of the key tappet.
- Key tappet does not affect illumination of the key button, as the light source is arranged spaced from the key tappet.
- a method for producing a key is also presented, the method having at least the following steps:
- Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a button according to a
- Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a module cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a module cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method of manufacturing according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a key 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the button 100 can also be used as a be called mechanical button.
- the key 100 is adapted to be used as a single key or in combination with at least one other key of a keyboard.
- a keyboard that may include the key 100 is, for example, a computer keyboard.
- the key 100 comprises a light source 110, a key module 120 and a key top 160.
- the key module 120 is in this case between the light source 1 10 and the buttons 160 knobs arranged.
- the buttons knob 160 is executed at least partially translucent or formed. By means of the light source 1 10 of the buttons is knob 160 through the key module 120 through and / or illuminated using the key module 120, ausleuchtbar or backlit.
- a module base 130 Of the key module 120, a module base 130, a module cover 140, and a key tappet 150 are shown in the illustration of FIG. Here are the
- the key tappet 150 is movably disposed upon actuation of the key 100 relative to the module base 130 and the module cover 140. Here, the key tappet 150 is partially received in the key module 120. In an unactuated state of the button 100 protrudes a larger portion of the key plunger 150 from the
- the module cover 140 has a light coupling region 141, via which light emitted by the light source 110 can be coupled into the module cover 140.
- the module cover 140 has, for example, at least one first
- the first light-guiding section 142 is formed to have a first portion of the above
- Lichteinkoppel Complex 141 coupled light in a first beam path via a first light emitting area 144 of the module cover 140 to the key top 160 and a second portion of the coupled light in a second
- the first light-guiding section 142 may have one or more light-deflecting surfaces.
- the second light-directing portion 146 is formed to be at least a part of that of the first Lichtlenkabêt 142 received portion of the coupled light via a second light emitting area 148 of the module cover 140 to the key button 160 to direct.
- the second light-guiding section 146 may have one or more light-guiding surfaces.
- light from the light source 110 passes through the first light guide portion 142 and the first light emitting area 144 toward the keytop 160 and the first light guide portion 142, the second light guide portion 146, and the second light emitting area 148 toward the keytop 160.
- the module cover 146 may also have more than said two light emitting area 144, 148, which are arranged distributed over an upper side and optionally one or more side surfaces of the module cover 146, for example.
- the module cover 140 is integrally formed. Additionally or alternatively, the module cover 140 is made of a
- the light-guiding sections 142, 146 are formed by wall regions of an outer wall of the module cover 140.
- Lichtlenkabêt 142, 146 may have one or more light-deflecting surfaces. Different light-deflecting surfaces of a light-guiding section 142, 146 can have different inclinations to one another. According to one embodiment, a light-deflecting surface is formed as a planar surface. A light-guiding surface is, for example, triangular, quadrangular, polygonal, round or oval-shaped. A light-guiding surface is surrounded by a circumferential edge according to one embodiment. A light-guiding surface is in accordance with a
- Embodiment aligned at a suitable angle to a propagation direction of the light incident on the light-guiding surface light is chosen so that the incident light is either deflected to a further light-guiding surface of the same light-guiding section 142, or to a further light-guiding section 146, or to a light-emitting region 144, 148.
- an outer surface of a light-guiding surface of the same light-guiding section 142, or to a further light-guiding section 146, or to a light-emitting region 144, 148 According to one embodiment, an outer surface of a
- the light-deflecting surface is permeable or at least partially transparent to the on the Lichtlenk Structure incident light executed.
- a light-guiding surface is also referred to below as a guide surface.
- a light-deflecting surface provided for deflecting the incident light to a further light-guiding section 146 is designed to be reflective or at least partially reflective.
- Such a light-guiding surface is also referred to below as a reflection surface.
- Module cover 140 is aligned, or vice versa.
- the light-coupling region 141 and the light-emitting regions 144, 148 are on different sides of the module cover 140, according to a
- Light coupling region 141 on a lower side and the light emitting regions 144, 148 are formed on an upper side of the module cover 140.
- the light source 110 is, for example, a light-emitting diode or light-emitting diode, in particular an RGB light-emitting diode or RGB LED or red-yellow-blue light-emitting diode and / or a surface-mounting light source or SMD light source (SMD, surface-mounted device).
- the light source 110 is arranged adjacent to the module base 130 of the key module 120 or on the key module 120 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. According to another embodiment, the light source 110 may be arranged at least partially within the key module 120, in particular in the region of the module base 130.
- the light source 110 and the first light-directing portion 142 of the module cover 140 are arranged along a straight line, which are parallel to one Longitudinal axis of the key plunger 150 of the key module 120 extends and is spaced from the longitudinal axis.
- the key tappet 150 is translucent to light from the light source 110.
- the module base 130 and / or the module cover 140 can be made translucent at least in a section leading to the key tappet 150 for light from the light source 1 10.
- Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a module cover 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the module cover 140 corresponds or resembles the module cover of FIG. 1.
- the first light-guiding section 142 the second light-guiding section 142
- the second light-guiding section 142 the second light-guiding section 142
- Light guide portion 146 a first sidewall portion 242, a through-hole 152, a plurality of light-deflecting surfaces 272, 274, a third light-directing portion 282, a third sidewall portion 284, and a fourth light-directing portion 286.
- the passage opening 152 is formed to receive a cross-sectional profile of the key tappet of the key module or a passage of the
- the key tappet protrudes through the passage opening 152 out of the key module.
- the through-hole 152 of the module cover 140 is disposed between the first light-directing portion 142 and the second light-directing portion 146 and between the first light-emitting portion and the second light-emitting portion, respectively.
- the second light-guiding section 146 is concealed in this case due to the presentation and only implicitly indicated in FIG.
- the first light-guiding section 142 is formed on the first side wall section 242 of the module cover 140.
- the second light-guiding section 146 is formed on a second side wall section of the module cover 140, which faces away from the first side wall section 242 and is arranged opposite the first side wall section 242.
- the module cover 140 has the fourth light-guiding section 286 as further light-guiding sections, for example only, the third light-directing section 282.
- the third light-guiding section 282 is formed on the third side wall section 284 of the module cover 140. Further, the fourth light-guiding section 286 is at a fourth light-guiding section 286
- the third light-guiding section 282 has, according to the one shown here
- Embodiment of the invention a plurality of stepped in parallel shifted light-deflecting surfaces whose planes of extent along a wall plane of the third side wall portion 284 are aligned.
- stepwise parallel shifted light-deflecting surfaces form according to this
- the fourth light-guiding section 286 in FIG. 2 is obscured and only implicitly shown in FIG. 2, the fourth light-directing section 286 is formed in accordance with the third light-guiding section 282 according to one embodiment.
- the first light-guiding section 142 has the plurality of light-guiding surfaces 272, 274.
- each of the light-deflecting surfaces 272, 274 has a relative to one
- the first light-guiding section 142 has a folded structure due to the different inclined extension planes of the plurality of light-guiding surfaces 272, 274. According to the embodiment shown here are all
- the plurality of light-deflecting surfaces 272, 274 have, for example only, two first light-deflecting surfaces 272 as reflection surfaces, for example only three second light-deflecting surfaces 274 as guide surfaces.
- the first light-deflecting surfaces 272 are quadrangular as an example
- the first light-guiding surfaces 272 are formed to guide light from the light source via the third light-guiding section 282 and the fourth light-guiding section 286 to the second light-guiding section 146. In this way, part of the light within the module cover 140 is passed around the recess 152.
- the second light-guiding surfaces 274 are arranged between the first light-guiding surfaces 272.
- two square-shaped second light-deflecting surfaces 274 directly adjoin the first light-deflecting surfaces 272.
- the two square shaped second light-directing surfaces 274 further directly adjoin a triangular-shaped second light-directing surface 274 disposed between the two square-shaped second light-directing surfaces 274.
- the second light-deflecting surfaces 274 are formed to direct light from the light source past the first light-emitting area 144 of the module cover 140 toward the keytop.
- the third light-directing section 282 and the fourth light-directing section 284 are formed to receive light from the first light-directing section 142 to the second
- the third light-directing section 282 and the fourth light-directing section 284 may additionally or alternatively be shaped to direct light from the first light-directing section 142 to at least one further light-emitting area toward the keytop.
- Light deflecting portion 286 designed as a reflection surfaces through which the light incident on the respective light guide surfaces light is completely or at least largely reflected and thereby remains within the material of the module cover 140.
- the light-deflecting surfaces 274 are formed as guide surfaces, through which the light incident on the respective light-guiding surfaces 274 is completely or at least for the most part led out of the material of the module cover 140.
- the Light-guiding surfaces 274 function as the first light-emitting area 144 according to this embodiment.
- the light-deflecting surface or the light-deflecting surfaces of the second light-directing section 146 are, according to one embodiment, again designed to be reflective, in order to guide the incident light to the separately formed second light-emitting region 148.
- FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a module cover 140 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the module cover 140 corresponds or resembles the module cover of FIG. 1. According to one
- Embodiment is another view of the module cover of Fig. 2.
- the second light guide portion 146 and the second side wall portion 346 are shown explicitly.
- the second light-guiding section 146 has an extension plane inclined relative to a wall plane of the second side wall section 346.
- the second light-directing section 146 extends over at least two-thirds of a length of the second
- the module cover 140 or light guide cover 140 is according to a
- the first light-guiding section 142 is formed to be the light in the direction of the key button 160 as well as to the
- Key button 160 can be achieved. Improved illumination means an improved distribution of the light over the entire key button 160, a widespread light distribution and an improved mixing of RGB colors. Another advantage is that no additional components are needed. As a result, there are no additional parts costs and no additional assembly is required.
- the light is transmitted to the light guide cover 140 from the side of the first light guide section 142 to the second side by selectively placed and inclined light guide sections 142, 146, 182, 186
- buttons is button 160 of such a button 100 over a large area or fully illuminated.
- the primary colors red, yellow and blue are mixed homogeneously, so that the key button 160th
- FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of a method 400 for manufacturing a key according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the method 400 includes a step 410 of providing, a step 420 of mounting, a step 430 of mounting, and a step 440 of docking.
- step 410 of providing the module cover is provided from one of the aforementioned figures or a similar module ceiling, for example in the form of a one-piece injection-molded part. Subsequently, in the step 420 of assembling, the key tappet, the module cover and the
- Module base mounted to assemble the key module or to couple the module cover and the module base and the key tappet in a Actuate the button relative to the module base and the module cover movable partial to receive in the key module.
- step 430 of arranging the key module and the light source are arranged against each other, that at least the module cover of the key module between the light source and the already or subsequently coupled key button is arranged.
- step 440 of docking the keytop is coupled to the key tappet or mechanically coupled to the key tappet.
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DE102017106162.2A DE102017106162A1 (de) | 2017-03-22 | 2017-03-22 | Moduldeckel für ein Tastenmodul für eine Taste, Tastenmodul für eine Taste und Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Taste |
PCT/EP2018/057170 WO2018172411A1 (de) | 2017-03-22 | 2018-03-21 | Moduldeckel für ein tastenmodul für eine taste, tastenmodul für eine taste und verfahren zum herstellen einer taste |
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