TWI598775B - Input device and manufacturing method thereof - Google Patents
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本發明係關於一種輸入裝置及其製造方法，特別是一種具有開關之輸入裝置及其製造方法。The present invention relates to an input device and a method of fabricating the same, and more particularly to an input device having a switch and a method of fabricating the same.
目前市面上有多種輸入裝置，例如鍵盤、滑鼠、觸控板、軌跡球及光學掃描器等，其被廣泛應用於操作電子設備。為了能夠方便、直覺並快速地輸入指令，最常使用的輸入裝置多為滑鼠。如圖4所示，滑鼠主要包含外殼1001、設於外殼內的微動開關(micro-switch) 1002、設於外殼頂部的滑鼠按鍵1003、以及從滑鼠按鍵1003底部往微動開關1002突出的按鍵軸1004。當使用者敲擊滑鼠按鍵時，按鍵軸1004觸壓微動開關1002而得以對電子設備輸入指令。There are currently a variety of input devices on the market, such as keyboards, mice, trackpads, trackballs, and optical scanners, which are widely used in operating electronic devices. In order to be able to input commands easily, intuitively and quickly, the most commonly used input devices are mostly mice. As shown in FIG. 4, the mouse mainly includes a housing 1001, a micro-switch 1002 disposed in the housing, a mouse button 1003 disposed at the top of the housing, and a protrusion from the bottom of the mouse button 1003 to the micro switch 1002. Button shaft 1004. When the user taps the mouse button, the button shaft 1004 touches the micro switch 1002 to input an instruction to the electronic device.
理想上，製造業者會希望製造出來之滑鼠在使用者未敲擊滑鼠按鍵時，按鍵軸會恰好接觸但並未觸動微動開關。然而在習知的滑鼠中，按鍵軸於成型時容易產生製造公差，使得按鍵軸的實際長度過長或過短。另外，滑鼠按鍵與外殼之間也容易產生組裝公差。因此，當滑鼠按鍵與外殼相組裝後，按鍵軸容易產生空行程或預壓的問題。所謂空行程的問題，係指於組裝後按鍵軸與微動開關之間存在間隙，導致使用者敲擊滑鼠按鍵時，按鍵軸要往下走一段空的行程再接觸微動開關，而不是直接觸發微動開關以輸入指令；而所謂預壓的問題，係指於組裝後按鍵軸常態地保持觸壓微動開關，即按鍵軸於自然狀態下已經把微動開關往下壓住一點，導致滑鼠過於靈敏而令使用者容易誤輸指令。空行程以及預壓的現象將導致產品良率下降以及影響使用者的操作順暢度。製造業者目前的一種做法是，在組裝滑鼠之後，再對每個滑鼠進行量測，以檢查是否存在空行程或預壓問題，如果存在，則將滑鼠拆解重新調整後再次重新組裝，直至消除空行程或預壓現象。這種組裝—量測—拆解—複裝的做法導致滑鼠製造及生產的效率低下。Ideally, the manufacturer would like to create a mouse that does not touch the microswitch when the user does not tap the mouse button. However, in the conventional mouse, the key shaft is prone to manufacturing tolerances during molding, so that the actual length of the key shaft is too long or too short. In addition, assembly tolerances are easily generated between the mouse button and the housing. Therefore, when the mouse button is assembled with the outer casing, the key shaft is liable to cause a problem of idle stroke or preloading. The so-called empty stroke problem means that there is a gap between the button shaft and the micro switch after assembly, so that when the user taps the mouse button, the button shaft has to go down an empty stroke and then touch the micro switch instead of directly triggering. The micro switch is used to input the command; the so-called preloading problem means that the button shaft normally maintains the touch micro switch after assembly, that is, the button shaft has pressed the micro switch down a little under the natural state, causing the mouse to be too sensitive It is easy for the user to mistake the instruction. Air travel and preloading will result in reduced product yield and smooth user operation. One of the current practices of manufacturers is to measure each mouse after assembling the mouse to check for the existence of an idle stroke or preload problem. If it exists, the mouse is disassembled and re-adjusted and reassembled again. Until the empty stroke or preload is eliminated. This assembly-measurement-disassembly-reassembly approach results in inefficient manufacturing and production of the mouse.
鑒於以上的問題，本發明揭露一種輸入裝置及其製造方法，有助於解決習知按鍵軸會產生空行程或預壓的問題。In view of the above problems, the present invention discloses an input device and a manufacturing method thereof, which are useful for solving the problem that a conventional button shaft may generate an idle stroke or a preload.
本發明所揭露的輸入裝置的製造方法包含以下步驟：提供一主體，其中主體包含一外殼件以及設置於由外殼件圍成的一空腔內的一開關件；提供一蓋體，其中蓋體包含一受壓件、一接觸件以及一彈性固定件。接觸件直接連接受壓件，或者接觸件透過彈性固定件連接受壓件；設置蓋體於主體，其中受壓件的一部分設置於外殼件之上，另一部分設置於空腔內。接觸件直接連接或透過彈性固定件連接另一部分；調整接觸件與受壓件之間的相對位置，以使接觸件恰好接觸開關件；以及透過彈性固定件固定受壓件與接觸件之間的相對位置。The manufacturing method of the input device disclosed in the present invention comprises the steps of: providing a main body, wherein the main body comprises a casing member and a switch member disposed in a cavity surrounded by the outer casing member; and a cover body is provided, wherein the cover body comprises a pressure receiving member, a contact member and an elastic fixing member. The contact member is directly connected to the pressure receiving member, or the contact member is connected to the pressure receiving member through the elastic fixing member; the cover body is disposed on the main body, wherein a part of the pressure receiving member is disposed on the outer casing member, and the other portion is disposed in the cavity. The contact member is directly connected or connected to another portion through the elastic fixing member; the relative position between the contact member and the pressure receiving member is adjusted so that the contact member just contacts the switch member; and the elastic member is fixed between the pressure receiving member and the contact member. relative position.
本發明所揭露的輸入裝置包含一主體、以及一蓋體。主體包含一外殼件以及設置於由外殼件圍成的一空腔內的一開關件。蓋體包含一受壓件、一接觸件以及一彈性固定件。彈性固定件用以固定受壓件與接觸件之間的相對位置，使接觸件恰好接觸開關件。受壓件的一部分設置於外殼件之上，另一部分設置於空腔內。接觸件直接連接或透過彈性固定件連接另一部分且接觸件恰好接觸開關件。The input device disclosed in the present invention comprises a main body and a cover. The body includes a housing member and a switch member disposed within a cavity defined by the housing member. The cover body comprises a pressure receiving member, a contact member and an elastic fixing member. The elastic fixing member is used for fixing the relative position between the pressure receiving member and the contact member, so that the contact member just contacts the switching member. A portion of the pressure member is disposed over the outer casing member and another portion is disposed within the cavity. The contact member is directly connected or connected to the other portion through the elastic fixing member and the contact member just contacts the switching member.
根據本發明所揭露的輸入裝置及其製造方法，輸入裝置的蓋體包含用來固定受壓件與接觸件之間之相對位置的彈性固定件。當蓋體設置於主體時，接觸件可相對受壓件移動而恰好接觸開關件。最後，透過彈性固定件來固定受壓件與接觸件之間的相對位置。藉此，可經由彈性固定件以及接觸件的移動來調整受壓件與接觸件整體的軸向長度，以避免空行程或是預壓的問題產生，可提升產品良率以及使用者的操作順暢度。According to the input device and the method of manufacturing the same disclosed by the present invention, the cover of the input device includes an elastic fixing member for fixing the relative position between the pressure receiving member and the contact member. When the cover is disposed on the main body, the contact member is movable relative to the pressure receiving member to just contact the switch member. Finally, the relative position between the pressure receiving member and the contact member is fixed by the elastic fixing member. Thereby, the axial length of the pressure receiving member and the contact member can be adjusted through the movement of the elastic fixing member and the contact member, so as to avoid the problem of the idle stroke or the preloading, and the product yield and the smooth operation of the user can be improved. degree.
以上之關於本揭露內容之說明及以下之實施方式之說明係用以示範與解釋本發明之精神與原理，並且提供本發明之專利申請範圍更進一步之解釋。The above description of the disclosure and the following description of the embodiments of the present invention are intended to illustrate and explain the spirit and principles of the invention, and to provide further explanation of the scope of the invention.
本發明實施例揭露了一種輸入裝置及其製造方法，其中，輸入裝置至少具有外殼、按鍵、開關件和按鍵軸，按鍵位於外殼外表面上，並與位於由外殼構成的空腔內的按鍵軸連動，使得按鍵被按壓後，壓力經由按鍵軸傳遞給同樣位於外殼內部的開關件，由此得以實現外部指令的輸入。在本發明實施例揭露的輸入裝置中，按鍵軸由連接部、接觸件及使連接部與接觸件相互固定連接的彈性固定件三部分構成，其中連接部與接觸件連接後一起投影於豎直方向上的長度(下文簡稱為連接部與接觸件的長度)恰好等於按鍵處於未被按壓時其底端至開關件頂端之間的距離投影於豎直方向上的長度(下文簡稱為按鍵底端至開關件頂端的長度)。The embodiment of the invention discloses an input device and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the input device has at least a casing, a button, a switch member and a button shaft, the button is located on the outer surface of the casing, and the button shaft located in the cavity formed by the casing The linkage causes the pressure to be transmitted via the button shaft to the switch member also located inside the casing, whereby the input of the external command is realized. In the input device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention, the button shaft is composed of a connecting portion, a contact member and three elastic fixing members for fixing the connecting portion and the contact member to each other, wherein the connecting portion is connected to the contact member and projected together in the vertical direction. The length in the direction (hereinafter simply referred to as the length of the connecting portion and the contact member) is exactly equal to the length in which the distance between the bottom end and the top end of the switch member is projected in the vertical direction when the button is not pressed (hereinafter referred to as the bottom end of the button). To the length of the top of the switch piece).
在本發明一實施例所揭露輸入裝置的製造方法中，如採可固化材料作為彈性固定件，於該輸入裝置的組裝階段，首先準備好該輸入裝置的各個零部件(即包括按鍵、開關件、連接部、接觸件等等)，在連接部和接觸件的連接處添加呈未固化狀態的可固化材料，將各零部件相互結合，此時添加於連接部和接觸件的連接處的呈未固化狀態的可固化材料因重力作用下向下，迫使接觸件一同向下移動以接觸開關件，並在連接部與接觸件的長度等於按鍵底端至開關件頂端的長度時，使位於連接部和接觸件之間的可固化材料固化，即在組裝的最後階段才使連接部和接觸件的連接固化成形。In the manufacturing method of the input device according to an embodiment of the present invention, if the curable material is used as the elastic fixing member, in the assembly stage of the input device, each component of the input device is first prepared (ie, includes a button and a switch member). , a connecting portion, a contact member, etc.), adding a curable material in an uncured state at a joint of the connecting portion and the contact member, and combining the components with each other, and adding the joint at the joint of the connecting portion and the contact member at this time The uncured state of the curable material is downward due to gravity, forcing the contacts to move downward together to contact the switch member, and to make the connection when the length of the connection portion and the contact member is equal to the length of the bottom end of the button to the top end of the switch member The curable material between the portion and the contact is cured, i.e., the connection of the joint and the contact is cured during the final stage of assembly.
在本發明一實施例所揭露輸入裝置的製造方法中，如採彈性件及阻擋件作為彈性固定件，則在組裝之前，在外殼的一側面上開設一開口，該開口適於使該阻擋件通過其伸入由外殼圍成的容腔內，彈性件連接受壓件與接觸件之間，將各零部件相互結合，此時因重力以及彈性件的彈性形變等的作用，使得接觸件向下移動以接觸開關件，並在連接部與接觸件的長度等於按鍵底端至開關件頂端的長度時，將該阻擋件透過該開口伸入該容腔內以阻擋該彈性件發生繼續的彈性形變，並於受壓件與接觸件之間的相對位置固定之後，封閉該開口。In the manufacturing method of the input device according to an embodiment of the present invention, if the elastic member and the blocking member are used as the elastic fixing member, an opening is formed on one side of the outer casing before the assembly, and the opening is adapted to be the blocking member. The elastic member is connected between the pressure receiving member and the contact member through the elastic member, and the components are combined with each other. At this time, the contact member is caused by gravity and elastic deformation of the elastic member. Moving downward to contact the switch member, and when the length of the connecting portion and the contact member is equal to the length of the bottom end of the button to the top end of the switch member, the blocking member extends through the opening into the cavity to block the elasticity of the elastic member from continuing After the deformation, and after the relative position between the pressure receiving member and the contact member is fixed, the opening is closed.
從而，採用本發明實施例提供的輸入裝置及其製造方法，使按鍵軸在完全組裝好時才完成成形或固定，使按鍵軸的高度完全匹配其下方的開關件，防止了空行程或者預壓狀況的出現，為改善使用者的使用體驗提供了可行方案；並且，由於不需要像傳統製造方法那樣組裝—量測—拆解—複裝這樣的繁瑣過程，提高了輸入裝置的製造及生產效率。Therefore, the input device and the manufacturing method thereof are provided by the embodiment of the invention, so that the button shaft is completely formed or fixed when the button shaft is completely assembled, so that the height of the button shaft completely matches the switch member under the button, and the idle stroke or the preload is prevented. The emergence of the situation provides a feasible solution for improving the user experience; and, because it does not require the cumbersome process of assembly-measurement-disassembly-reassembly as in the conventional manufacturing method, the manufacturing and production efficiency of the input device is improved. .
以下通過實施方式詳細敘述本發明之詳細特徵以及優點，其內容足以使任何熟習相關技藝者瞭解本發明之技術內容並據以實施，且根據本說明書所揭露之內容、申請專利範圍及圖式，任何熟習相關技藝者可輕易地理解本發明相關之目的及優點。以下之實施例進一步詳細說明本發明之觀點，但非以任何觀點限制本發明之範疇。The detailed features and advantages of the present invention are described in detail below by means of the embodiments, which are to be understood by those skilled in the art, The objects and advantages associated with the present invention will be readily understood by those skilled in the art. The following examples are intended to describe the present invention in further detail, but are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
請參照圖1A，為根據本發明第一實施例之輸入裝置的剖切示意圖。在本實施例中，輸入裝置1包含一主體10、一蓋體20以及一可固化材料30。輸入裝置1例如可以為電腦滑鼠或是電腦鍵盤。在本實施例中，輸入裝置1以電腦滑鼠為例。1A is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the input device 1 includes a main body 10, a cover 20, and a curable material 30. The input device 1 can be, for example, a computer mouse or a computer keyboard. In the embodiment, the input device 1 takes a computer mouse as an example.
主體10包含一外殼件110以及設置於由外殼件110圍成的空腔內的一開關件120。開關件120例如為電腦滑鼠的微動開關，其具有與接觸件220相接觸的開關觸點。此外，主體10還可以包含設置於外殼件110之一空腔111內的與開關件120電性連接的電路板、滾輪、LED燈以及感測器，但這些元件的配置並非用以限制本發明。圖1A中僅繪示開關件120，而設置於外殼件110內的主體10的其他元件並未繪示。The body 10 includes a housing member 110 and a switch member 120 disposed within a cavity defined by the housing member 110. The switch member 120 is, for example, a microswitch of a computer mouse having a switch contact in contact with the contact member 220. In addition, the main body 10 may further include a circuit board, a roller, an LED lamp and a sensor which are disposed in the cavity 111 of the outer casing member 110 and electrically connected to the switch member 120. However, the configuration of these components is not intended to limit the present invention. Only the switch member 120 is shown in FIG. 1A, and other components of the body 10 disposed in the outer casing member 110 are not shown.
蓋體20包含一受壓件210以及與受壓件210相連接的一接觸件220。受壓件210的一部分設置於主體10的外殼件110之上，另一部分設置於由外殼件110構成的空腔內，且與該部分可轉動地連接的接觸件220接觸主體10的開關件120。詳細來說，受壓件210包含一受壓部211以及自受壓部211往開關件120方向突出的一連接部212。受壓部211例如為電腦滑鼠的按鍵，連接部212例如為電腦滑鼠之按鍵軸的一部分，且接觸件220例如為電腦滑鼠之按鍵軸的另一部分。受壓部211設置於主體10的外殼件110，且接觸件220連接於連接部212遠離受壓部211的一端。在尚未添加可固化材料30時，接觸件220與連接部212相連接的部位的面積很小，且可發生變形。詳細來說，至少部分連接部212的截面面積W1沿自身之軸向方向朝接觸件220逐漸減少至接觸件220於連接部212的連接點P，且接觸件220的截面面積W2沿自身之軸向方向朝連接部212逐漸減少至連接點P。上述結構的功效將於後續詳述。The cover 20 includes a pressure receiving member 210 and a contact member 220 connected to the pressure receiving member 210. A portion of the pressure receiving member 210 is disposed over the outer casing member 110 of the main body 10, and another portion is disposed within the cavity formed by the outer casing member 110, and the contact member 220 rotatably coupled to the portion contacts the switching member 120 of the main body 10. . In detail, the pressure receiving member 210 includes a pressure receiving portion 211 and a connecting portion 212 protruding from the pressure receiving portion 211 toward the switch member 120. The pressure receiving portion 211 is, for example, a button of a computer mouse, and the connecting portion 212 is, for example, a part of a key shaft of a computer mouse, and the contact member 220 is, for example, another portion of a key shaft of a computer mouse. The pressure receiving portion 211 is disposed on the outer casing member 110 of the main body 10, and the contact member 220 is coupled to one end of the connecting portion 212 away from the pressure receiving portion 211. When the curable material 30 has not been added, the area of the portion where the contact 220 is connected to the connecting portion 212 is small and can be deformed. In detail, at least a portion of the cross-sectional area W1 of the connecting portion 212 gradually decreases toward the contact member 220 in the axial direction of the contact portion 220 to the connection point P of the contact member 220 at the connecting portion 212, and the cross-sectional area W2 of the contact member 220 is along its own axis. The direction is gradually reduced toward the connection portion 212 to the connection point P. The efficacy of the above structure will be detailed later.
上述受壓件210例如為電腦滑鼠的左鍵或右鍵，且連接部212連同接觸件220為例如電腦滑鼠的按鍵軸。當使用者未按壓受壓件210時，連接於受壓件210的接觸件220抵靠並接觸開關件120。當使用者按壓受壓件210的受壓部211時，接觸件220下壓觸發開關件120，進而令輸入裝置1產生輸入指令。The pressure receiving member 210 is, for example, a left or right button of a computer mouse, and the connecting portion 212 together with the contact member 220 is a button shaft of, for example, a computer mouse. When the user does not press the pressure receiving member 210, the contact member 220 connected to the pressure receiving member 210 abuts and contacts the switching member 120. When the user presses the pressure receiving portion 211 of the pressure receiving member 210, the contact member 220 pushes down the triggering switch member 120, thereby causing the input device 1 to generate an input command.
可固化材料30為彈性材料，例如可以是光敏樹脂(Photopolymer)等光固化材料、有機矽(Organosilicon)等熱固化材料、快乾膠或是上述之組合。可固化材料30設置於蓋體20之受壓件210的連接部212與接觸件220的連接處。The curable material 30 is an elastic material, and may be, for example, a photocurable material such as a photopolymer, a thermosetting material such as Organosilicon, a quick-drying adhesive, or a combination thereof. The curable material 30 is disposed at a joint of the connecting portion 212 of the pressure receiving member 210 of the cover body 20 and the contact member 220.
以下說明本實施例之輸入裝置1的製造方法。請同時參照圖1B至圖1F。圖1B為圖1A之輸入裝置的製造方法的步驟流程圖。圖1C至圖1F為製造圖1A之輸入裝置的過程示意圖。A method of manufacturing the input device 1 of the present embodiment will be described below. Please refer to FIG. 1B to FIG. 1F at the same time. FIG. 1B is a flow chart showing the steps of the method of manufacturing the input device of FIG. 1A. 1C through 1F are schematic views of processes for fabricating the input device of Fig. 1A.
首先執行步驟S1，係提供主體10與蓋體20。主體10與蓋體20例如可以經由塑膠射出成型的方式製造。此時，所提供的主體10包含外殼件110及開關件120，而蓋體20包含受壓件210和接觸件220，其中受壓件210與接觸件220之間的連接尚未固化，例如蓋體20的接觸件220此時可移動地連接於受壓件210。在此階段，接觸件220與連接部212相連接的部位的面積很小，且可發生變形。詳細來說，本實施例的接觸件220一體成型地連接於受壓件210，且接觸件220可以連接點P為旋轉中心相對受壓件210可轉動。First, step S1 is performed to provide the main body 10 and the cover 20. The main body 10 and the lid body 20 can be manufactured, for example, by plastic injection molding. At this time, the main body 10 is provided to include the outer casing member 110 and the switch member 120, and the cover body 20 includes the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220, wherein the connection between the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220 is not yet cured, such as a cover body. The contact 220 of 20 is movably coupled to the pressure receiving member 210 at this time. At this stage, the area of the portion where the contact member 220 is connected to the connecting portion 212 is small and can be deformed. In detail, the contact member 220 of the present embodiment is integrally coupled to the pressure receiving member 210, and the contact member 220 is rotatable relative to the pressure receiving member 210 at a connection point P as a center of rotation.
接著執行步驟S2，係設置呈未固化狀態的可固化材料30於連接部212與接觸件220的連接處。詳細來說，步驟S2可以包含以下步驟：如圖1C和圖1D所示，先設置二黏貼件2於接觸件220的相對二側，而令受壓件210的連接部212、接觸件220與二黏貼件2共同形成一容置空間40於連接部212與接觸件220的連接處附近；接著，設置未固化的可固化材料30於容置空間40內，以使得連接部212與接觸件220相連接的部位因可固化材料的存在而面積增大；最後，可以選擇性地移除二黏貼件2。Next, step S2 is performed to set the curable material 30 in an uncured state at the junction of the connecting portion 212 and the contact 220. In detail, the step S2 may include the following steps: as shown in FIG. 1C and FIG. 1D, the two adhesive members 2 are first disposed on opposite sides of the contact member 220, and the connecting portion 212 of the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220 are The two adhesive members 2 together form an accommodating space 40 near the junction of the connecting portion 212 and the contact member 220. Then, the uncured curable material 30 is disposed in the accommodating space 40, so that the connecting portion 212 and the contact member 220 are connected. The connected portion is increased in area due to the presence of the curable material; finally, the second adhesive member 2 can be selectively removed.
於執行步驟S2之後，接著執行步驟S3，係設置蓋體20於主體10。詳細來說，步驟S3可以包含以下步驟：如圖1E所示，先設置受壓件210於外殼件110；接著，如圖1F所示，調整接觸件220與受壓件210的相對位置，而令接觸件220相對受壓件210移動以恰好接觸開關件120。在本實施例中，係透過靜置主體10與蓋體20方式來調整接觸件220與受壓件210的相對位置。由於此時可固化材料30尚未固化而具有一定程度的流動性，因此接觸件220可藉由自身之重量相對受壓件210的連接部212旋轉進而垂下並接觸到開關件120。藉由靜置主體10與蓋體20，有助於確保能提供充足時間讓接觸件220恰好接觸到開關件120後再繼續執行後續的製造步驟。在其他實施例中，也可以採用手動轉動接觸件220的方式來調整接觸件220與受壓件210的相對位置以使接觸件220恰好接觸開關件120。這裡所稱“恰好接觸”是指接觸件220剛剛接觸開關件120且未使開關件產生位移。After step S2 is performed, step S3 is followed to set the cover 20 to the main body 10. In detail, the step S3 may include the following steps: as shown in FIG. 1E, the pressure receiving member 210 is first disposed on the outer casing member 110; then, as shown in FIG. 1F, the relative position of the contact member 220 and the pressure receiving member 210 is adjusted, and The contact member 220 is moved relative to the pressure receiving member 210 to just contact the switching member 120. In the present embodiment, the relative position of the contact member 220 and the pressure receiving member 210 is adjusted by the method of resting the main body 10 and the cover body 20. Since the curable material 30 is not yet solidified at this time and has a certain degree of fluidity, the contact member 220 can be rotated by the connection portion 212 of the pressure receiving member 210 by its own weight to hang down and contact the switch member 120. By resting the body 10 and the cover 20, it helps to ensure that sufficient time is provided for the contact member 220 to just contact the switch member 120 before continuing with subsequent manufacturing steps. In other embodiments, the relative position of the contact member 220 and the pressure receiving member 210 may also be adjusted by manually rotating the contact member 220 such that the contact member 220 just contacts the switch member 120. As used herein, "just touching" means that the contact member 220 has just contacted the switch member 120 and has not displaced the switch member.
最後，執行步驟S4，係固定受壓件210與接觸件220之間的相對位置。步驟S4可以包含以下步驟：固化設置於受壓件210與接觸件220的可固化材料30。詳細來說，若可固化材料30包含光固化材料，則可自外部照光或是利用設於外殼件110的LED燈(未繪示)打光，以將可固化材料30固化；若可固化材料30包含熱固化材料，則可將輸入裝置1整體進行加熱，以將可固化材料30固化；若可固化材料30包含快乾膠，則可於執行步驟S3後再持續靜置主體10與蓋體20，以待可固化材料30完全固化。當可固化材料30固化時，接觸件220無法再相對連接部212旋轉，因此連接部212與接觸件220整體的軸向長度L(如圖1F所示)被固定。Finally, step S4 is performed to fix the relative position between the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220. Step S4 may include the step of curing the curable material 30 disposed on the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220. In detail, if the curable material 30 comprises a photocurable material, it may be externally illuminated or lighted by an LED lamp (not shown) provided on the outer casing member 110 to cure the curable material 30; if the curable material is cured 30 comprising a heat curing material, the input device 1 can be heated as a whole to cure the curable material 30; if the curable material 30 comprises a quick-drying glue, the body 10 and the cover can be continuously left after performing step S3. 20, until the curable material 30 is completely cured. When the curable material 30 is cured, the contact 220 can no longer rotate relative to the connecting portion 212, and thus the connecting portion 212 and the overall axial length L of the contact member 220 (as shown in FIG. 1F) are fixed.
綜上所述，根據本實施例所揭露的輸入裝置1及其製造方法，輸入裝置1的蓋體20包含在組裝完成之前可移動地設置於受壓件210的接觸件220。當蓋體20設置於主體10時，接觸件220可相對受壓件210移動而恰好接觸開關件120。當接觸件220恰好接觸開關件120時，使可固化材料30被固化而固定受壓件210與接觸件220之間的相對位置。藉此，當可固化材料30未被固化時，可以經由接觸件220的移動來調整連接部212與接觸件220整體的軸向長度L，以避免接觸件220與開關件120之間產生間隙，有助於防止蓋體20設置於主體10後產生空行程，可提升產品良率以及使用者的操作順暢度。In summary, according to the input device 1 and the manufacturing method thereof disclosed in the embodiment, the cover 20 of the input device 1 includes the contact member 220 movably disposed on the pressure receiving member 210 before the assembly is completed. When the cover 20 is disposed on the main body 10, the contact 220 can move relative to the pressure receiving member 210 to just contact the switch member 120. When the contact member 220 just contacts the switch member 120, the curable material 30 is cured to fix the relative position between the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220. Thereby, when the curable material 30 is not cured, the axial length L of the connection portion 212 and the contact member 220 as a whole can be adjusted via the movement of the contact member 220 to avoid a gap between the contact member 220 and the switch member 120. It helps to prevent the cover 20 from being placed in the main body 10 and generating an idle stroke, which can improve the product yield and the smoothness of the operation of the user.
在本實施例中，設置未固化的可固化材料30於受壓件210與接觸件220的步驟S2早於設置蓋體20於主體10的步驟S3。藉此，可在受壓件210與接觸件220被主體10的外殼件110包覆前就設置好可固化材料30，有助於降低製造難度。In the present embodiment, the step S2 of providing the uncured curable material 30 to the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220 is earlier than the step S3 of providing the cover body 20 to the main body 10. Thereby, the curable material 30 can be disposed before the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220 are covered by the outer casing member 110 of the main body 10, which helps to reduce the manufacturing difficulty.
此外，在本實施例中，步驟S2包含設置黏貼件2而形成適於容置未固化之可固化材料30的容置空間40。藉此，黏貼件2有助於適當地侷限未固化之可固化材料30的流動方向，避免可固化材料30在設置過程中沾到輸入裝置1的其他元件。待可固化材料30的流動性稍微降低後(例如靜置等待可固化材料30中的部分流體成分揮發)，即可選擇性地移除黏貼件2。Further, in the present embodiment, the step S2 includes disposing the adhesive member 2 to form the accommodating space 40 adapted to accommodate the uncured curable material 30. Thereby, the adhesive member 2 helps to properly limit the flow direction of the uncured curable material 30, avoiding the curable material 30 from adhering to other components of the input device 1 during the setting process. After the fluidity of the curable material 30 is slightly lowered (for example, standing still waiting for a part of the fluid component in the curable material 30 to volatilize), the adhesive member 2 can be selectively removed.
另外，在本實施例中，受壓件210之連接部212的截面面積W1沿自身之軸向方向朝接觸件220逐漸減少至接觸件220於與連接部212的連接點P，且接觸件220的截面面積W2沿自身之軸向方向朝連接部212逐漸減少至連接點P。藉此，可減少連接部212與接觸件220在連接點P的截面積，使接觸件220更容易依靠自身之重量相對連接部212旋轉進而垂下。In addition, in the present embodiment, the cross-sectional area W1 of the connecting portion 212 of the pressure receiving member 210 is gradually reduced toward the contact member 220 in the axial direction of the contact member 220 to the connection point P of the contact member 220 with the connecting portion 212, and the contact member 220. The cross-sectional area W2 gradually decreases toward the connection portion 212 in the axial direction of itself to the connection point P. Thereby, the cross-sectional area of the connecting portion 212 and the contact 220 at the connection point P can be reduced, and the contact member 220 can be more easily rotated by the weight of the connecting portion 212 to hang down.
第一實施例中示範經由接觸件的移動來調整受壓件與接觸件整體的軸向長度，並搭配使用可固化材料固定兩者之間的相對位置，以解決空行程的問題，但本發明所揭露的輸入裝置及其製造方法也能解決預壓的問題。例如可以通過如精密儀器量測出接觸件220恰好接觸開關件120，並使可固化材料30固化，藉此有助於防止出現預壓現象，為改善輸入裝置的使用體驗提供了可能。請同時參照圖2A至圖2C。圖2A為根據本發明第二實施例之輸入裝置的剖切示意圖。圖2B至圖2C為製造圖2A之輸入裝置的示意圖。由於第二實施例和第一實施例相似，故以下僅就相異處進行說明。In the first embodiment, the axial length of the pressure receiving member and the contact member is adjusted by the movement of the contact member, and the relative position between the pressure member and the solid material is fixed together to solve the problem of the idle stroke, but the present invention The disclosed input device and its method of manufacture can also solve the problem of preloading. For example, it can be measured by, for example, a precision instrument that the contact member 220 just contacts the switch member 120 and cures the curable material 30, thereby helping to prevent the occurrence of preloading, which provides a possibility to improve the experience of the input device. Please refer to FIG. 2A to FIG. 2C at the same time. 2A is a schematic cross-sectional view of an input device in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. 2B through 2C are schematic views of the manufacture of the input device of Fig. 2A. Since the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the following description will be made only on the difference.
在本實施例中，如圖2B所示，蓋體20的接觸件220於受壓件210設置於外殼件110之前就已經接觸到主體10的開關件120。如圖2C所示，當繼續執行設置受壓件210於外殼件110的步驟時，接觸件220下方的移動路徑因被開關件120止擋，故接觸件220會相對受壓件210的連接部212旋轉以調整接觸件220與受壓件210的相對位置，而使連接部212與接觸件220整體的軸向長度L縮短。最後，固化可固化材料30以固定軸向長度L。藉此，本實施例所揭露的輸入裝置及其製造方法有助於防止使用者尚未使用時，接觸件220就已經常態按壓開關件120，可避免預壓的情況產生，以提升產品良率以及使用者的操作順暢度。In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2B, the contact member 220 of the cover body 20 has contacted the switch member 120 of the main body 10 before the pressure receiving member 210 is disposed on the outer casing member 110. As shown in FIG. 2C, when the step of setting the pressure receiving member 210 to the outer casing member 110 is continued, the moving path under the contact member 220 is stopped by the switch member 120, so that the contact portion 220 is connected to the pressure receiving member 210. The rotation of 212 adjusts the relative position of the contact member 220 and the pressure receiving member 210, and shortens the axial length L of the connecting portion 212 and the entire contact member 220. Finally, the curable material 30 is cured to fix the axial length L. Therefore, the input device and the manufacturing method thereof disclosed in the embodiment help to prevent the contact member 220 from pressing the switch member 120 in a normal state when the user has not used the device, thereby preventing the preload from being generated to improve the product yield and The user's operation is smooth.
在第一與第二實施例中，受壓件210、接觸件220以及可固化材料30的結構與連結關係並非用以限制本發明。請同時參照圖3A至圖3C。圖3A為根據本發明第三實施例之輸入裝置的剖切示意圖。圖3B至圖3C為製造圖3A之輸入裝置的示意圖。由於第三實施例和第一實施例相似，故以下僅就相異處進行說明。In the first and second embodiments, the structure and connection relationship of the pressure receiving member 210, the contact member 220, and the curable material 30 are not intended to limit the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 3A to FIG. 3C at the same time. 3A is a schematic cross-sectional view of an input device in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. 3B to 3C are schematic views of the manufacture of the input device of Fig. 3A. Since the third embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the following description will be made only on the difference.
在本實施例中，輸入裝置1”的蓋體20包含受壓件210以及一接觸件220”。接觸件220”於面對受壓件210之連接部212的一側具有一凹槽221”。連接部212遠離受壓部211的一端2121位於凹槽221”內，並且端2121與凹槽221”的槽壁面相分離。可固化材料30設置於凹槽221”內並且包覆連接部212的端2121。In the present embodiment, the cover 20 of the input device 1" includes a pressure receiving member 210 and a contact member 220". The contact member 220" has a recess 221" on a side facing the connecting portion 212 of the pressure receiving member 210. The one end 2121 of the connecting portion 212 away from the pressure receiving portion 211 is located in the recess 221", and the end 2121 is separated from the groove wall surface of the recess 221". The curable material 30 is disposed within the recess 221" and encloses the end 2121 of the connection portion 212.
如圖3B和圖3C所示，在本實施例的製造方法中，係先設置未固化的可固化材料30於凹槽221”內；接著，設置受壓件210於外殼件110並靜置主體10與蓋體20，而令接觸件220”相對受壓件210移動以恰好接觸開關件120。由於此時可固化材料30尚未固化而具有一定程度的流動性，因此接觸件220”能依靠自身之重量而相對受壓件210的連接部212垂下，進而恰好接觸到開關件120。As shown in FIG. 3B and FIG. 3C, in the manufacturing method of the embodiment, the uncured curable material 30 is first disposed in the recess 221"; then, the pressure receiving member 210 is disposed on the outer casing member 110 and the main body is left. 10 and the cover 20, and the contact member 220" is moved relative to the pressure receiving member 210 to just contact the switch member 120. Since the curable material 30 is not yet solidified at this time and has a certain degree of fluidity, the contact member 220" can hang down with respect to the connecting portion 212 of the pressure receiving member 210 by its own weight, thereby just touching the switching member 120.
最後，係固化設置於接觸件220”之凹槽221”內的可固化材料30，以固定受壓件210與接觸件220”之間的相對位置。藉此，可避免接觸件220”與開關件120之間產生間隙，有助於防止蓋體20設置於主體10後產生空行程。本實施例係以解決空行程問題為例，但本發明並不以此為限。在其他實施例中，接觸件220”於受壓件210設置於外殼件110之前就已經接觸到開關件120。當繼續將受壓件210設置於外殼件110時，接觸件220”相對連接部212向上移動而使端2121伸入凹槽221”內，進而令連接部212與接觸件220”整體的軸向長度縮短。然後再將可固化材料30固化來固定連接部212和接觸件220”的相對位置，以使得接觸件220”恰好接觸開關件120。藉此，接觸件220”搭配可固化材料30也能解決預壓問題。Finally, the curable material 30 disposed in the recess 221" of the contact member 220" is cured to fix the relative position between the pressure receiving member 210 and the contact member 220". Thereby, the contact member 220" and the switch can be avoided. A gap is created between the pieces 120 to help prevent the cover 20 from being placed in the body 10 to create an idle stroke. This embodiment is taken as an example to solve the problem of the idle travel, but the invention is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the contact 220" has contacted the switch member 120 before the pressure member 210 is disposed on the outer casing member 110. When the pressure member 210 is continuously disposed on the outer casing member 110, the contact member 220" is opposite to the joint portion The 212 moves upward to extend the end 2121 into the recess 221", thereby shortening the axial length of the connecting portion 212 and the contact member 220" as a whole. The curable material 30 is then cured to fix the relative position of the joint 212 and the contact 220" such that the contact 220" just contacts the switch member 120. Thereby, the contact member 220" with the curable material 30 can also solve the preload problem.
綜上所述，本發明所揭露的輸入裝置及其製造方法中，輸入裝置的蓋體包含可移動地設置於受壓件的接觸件。當蓋體設置於主體時，接觸件可相對受壓件移動而接觸開關件。可固化材料被固化而固定受壓件與接觸件之間的相對位置。藉此，當可固化材料未被固化時，可以經由接觸件的移動來調整受壓件與接觸件整體的軸向長度，以避免空行程或是預壓的問題產生，可提升產品良率以及使用者的操作順暢度。In summary, in the input device and the method of manufacturing the same disclosed in the present invention, the cover of the input device includes a contact member movably disposed on the pressure receiving member. When the cover is disposed on the main body, the contact member is movable relative to the pressure receiving member to contact the switch member. The curable material is cured to fix the relative position between the pressure member and the contact. Thereby, when the curable material is not cured, the axial length of the pressure receiving member and the contact member can be adjusted through the movement of the contact member to avoid the problem of idle stroke or preloading, thereby improving product yield and The user's operation is smooth.
雖然本發明以前述之實施例揭露如上，然其並非用以限定本發明。在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍內，所為之更動與潤飾，均屬本發明之專利保護範圍。關於本發明所界定之保護範圍請參考所附之申請專利範圍。Although the present invention has been disclosed above in the foregoing embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. It is within the scope of the invention to be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Please refer to the attached patent application for the scope of protection defined by the present invention.
1、1”‧‧‧輸入裝置1, 1" ‧ ‧ input device
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40‧‧‧容置空間40‧‧‧ accommodating space
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111‧‧‧空腔111‧‧‧ Cavity
120‧‧‧開關件120‧‧‧Switches
210‧‧‧受壓件210‧‧‧ Pressure parts
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220‧‧‧接觸件220‧‧‧Contacts
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P‧‧‧連接點P‧‧‧ connection point
W1、W2‧‧‧截面面積W1, W2‧‧‧ cross-sectional area
S1、S2、S3、S4‧‧‧步驟S1, S2, S3, S4‧‧‧ steps
圖1A為根據本發明第一實施例之輸入裝置的剖切示意圖。 圖1B為圖1A之輸入裝置的製造方法的步驟流程圖。 圖1C至圖1F為製造圖1A之輸入裝置的示意圖。 圖2A為根據本發明第二實施例之輸入裝置的剖切示意圖。 圖2B至圖2C為製造圖2A之輸入裝置的示意圖。 圖3A為根據本發明第三實施例之輸入裝置的剖切示意圖。 圖3B至圖3C為製造圖3A之輸入裝置的示意圖。 圖4為已知滑鼠之結構示意圖。1A is a schematic cross-sectional view of an input device in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a flow chart showing the steps of the method of manufacturing the input device of FIG. 1A. 1C through 1F are schematic views of the manufacture of the input device of Fig. 1A. 2A is a schematic cross-sectional view of an input device in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. 2B through 2C are schematic views of the manufacture of the input device of Fig. 2A. 3A is a schematic cross-sectional view of an input device in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. 3B to 3C are schematic views of the manufacture of the input device of Fig. 3A. Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the structure of a known mouse.
1‧‧‧輸入裝置 1‧‧‧Input device
10‧‧‧主體 10‧‧‧ Subject
20‧‧‧蓋體 20‧‧‧ cover
30‧‧‧可固化材料 30‧‧‧curable materials
110‧‧‧外殼件 110‧‧‧Sheet parts
111‧‧‧空腔 111‧‧‧ Cavity
120‧‧‧開關件 120‧‧‧Switches
210‧‧‧受壓件 210‧‧‧ Pressure parts
211‧‧‧受壓部 211‧‧‧ Pressure Department
212‧‧‧連接部 212‧‧‧Connecting Department
220‧‧‧接觸件 220‧‧‧Contacts
P‧‧‧連接點 P‧‧‧ connection point
W1、W2‧‧‧截面面積 W1, W2‧‧‧ cross-sectional area
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