U.S. patent application number 16/394936 was filed with the patent office on 2020-06-04 for keyboard device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Primax Electronics Ltd.. Invention is credited to Chun-Nan Su, Chun-Che Wu, Tsun-Han Wu.
Application Number | 20200174523 16/394936 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 70736307 |
Filed Date | 2020-06-04 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200174523 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Su; Chun-Nan ; et
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June 4, 2020 |
KEYBOARD DEVICE
Abstract
A keyboard device for a computing device is provided. The
computing device includes a first system module and a second system
module. The keyboard device includes a keyboard module and at least
two conductive sliding mechanisms. The keyboard module is installed
on the first system module. The keyboard module includes a power
supply unit. The power supply unit provides electric power for
powering the keyboard module. The keyboard module is movable
relative to the first system module through the conductive sliding
mechanisms. Each conductive sliding mechanism includes a sliding
base and a conductive member. The sliding base is installed on the
keyboard module. The conductive member is electrically connected
with the first system module and the keyboard module. When the
sliding base is moved relative to the conductive member, the
keyboard module is moved relative to the first system module.
Inventors: |
Su; Chun-Nan; (Taipei,
TW) ; Wu; Chun-Che; (Taipei, TW) ; Wu;
Tsun-Han; (Taipei, TW) |
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Applicant: |
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Primax Electronics Ltd. |
Taipei |
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TW |
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Family ID: |
70736307 |
Appl. No.: |
16/394936 |
Filed: |
April 25, 2019 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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62773545 |
Nov 30, 2018 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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G06F 3/0231 20130101;
G06F 1/1669 20130101; G06F 1/1616 20130101; G06F 1/1624 20130101;
G06F 1/1662 20130101 |
International
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G06F 1/16 20060101
G06F001/16 |
Claims
1. A keyboard device for a computing device, the computing device
comprising a first system module and a second system module, the
keyboard device comprising: a keyboard module installed on the
first system module, wherein the keyboard module comprises a power
supply unit, and the power supply unit provides electric power for
powering the keyboard module; and at least two conductive sliding
mechanisms arranged between the keyboard module and the first
system module, wherein the keyboard module is movable relative to
the first system module through the conductive sliding mechanisms,
and each conductive sliding mechanism comprises a sliding base and
a conductive member, wherein the sliding base is installed on the
keyboard module, the conductive member is arranged between the
sliding base and the first system module, and the conductive member
is electrically connected with the first system module and the
keyboard module, wherein when an external force is exerted on the
keyboard module, the sliding base is moved relative to the
conductive member by using the conductive member as a fulcrum, and
the keyboard module is moved relative to the first system module,
wherein the power supply unit is charged by the first system
module.
2. The keyboard device according to claim 1, wherein the sliding
base comprises a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall and a
bottom wall, wherein the first lateral wall and the second lateral
wall are opposed to each other, the bottom wall is connected
between the first lateral wall and the second lateral wall, and an
accommodation space is defined by the first lateral wall, the
second lateral wall and the bottom wall collaboratively, wherein
the conductive member is disposed within the accommodation space,
and a portion of the conductive member is exposed outside the
accommodation space.
3. The keyboard device according to claim 2, wherein the sliding
base further comprises a first guided structure and a second guided
structure, and the conductive member comprises a first guiding
groove and a second guiding groove, wherein the first guiding
groove and the second guiding groove are opposed to each other, the
first guided structure is protruded from the first lateral wall,
the second guided structure is protruded from the second lateral
wall, and the first guided structure and the second guided
structure are extended in the directions toward each other, wherein
the first guided structure is inserted into the first guiding
groove, and the second guided structure is inserted into the second
guiding groove, wherein while the sliding base is moved relative to
the conductive member, the first guided structure and the second
guided structure are guided by the first guiding groove and the
second guiding groove, respectively.
4. The keyboard device according to claim 3, wherein the sliding
base further comprises an engaging block, wherein the engaging
block is protruded from the first lateral wall, and the engaging
block and the first guided structure are located at two opposite
sides of the first lateral wall, wherein the keyboard module
further comprises a coupling recess, and the engaging block is
received in the coupling recess, so that the sliding base is fixed
in the keyboard module.
5. The keyboard device according to claim 1, wherein the conductive
member comprises an electric connection part, wherein the electric
connection part comprises a first electric contact, a second
electric contact and a conductive elastic element between the first
electric contact and the second electric contact, wherein the first
electric contact and the second electric contact are respectively
contacted with the first system module and the sliding base in
response to an elastic restoring force of the conductive elastic
element.
6. The keyboard device according to claim 5, wherein the conductive
member further comprises at least one magnetic part, which is
arranged beside the electric connection part, wherein the first
system module comprises at least two conductive positioning
mechanisms, and the at least two conductive positioning mechanisms
are aligned with the at least two conductive sliding mechanisms,
respectively, wherein each conductive positioning mechanism
comprises a conductive strip and a magnetic element, the conductive
strip is arranged between the conductive member and the magnetic
element, and the first electric contact of the conductive member
and the conductive strip are in contact with each other, wherein
the at least one magnetic part of the conductive member is
detachably and magnetically attracted by the magnetic element of
the conductive positioning mechanism, so that the conductive member
is positioned on the first system module, wherein when the sliding
base is moved relative to the conductive member by using the
conductive member as the fulcrum, the keyboard module is
correspondingly moved relative to the first system module.
7. The keyboard device according to claim 1, wherein the keyboard
device further comprises a wireless communication module, wherein
the wireless communication module is installed in the keyboard
module, and the keyboard device is in wireless communication with
the computing device through the wireless communication module.
8. The keyboard device according to claim 1, wherein the first
system module comprises a first display surface, the second system
module comprises a second display surface, and different image
contents are shown on the first display surface and the second
display surface, wherein the keyboard module is movable relative to
the first system module through the conductive sliding mechanisms,
so that a portion of the first display surface is covered by the
keyboard module.
9. The keyboard device according to claim 8, wherein the computing
device further comprises a sensing module, and the sensing module
is installed on the first system module to sense a relative
position between the keyboard module and the first system module,
wherein when the sensing module senses that the relative position
between the keyboard module and the first system module is changed
from a first position to a second position, an image display region
shown on the first display surface is switched from a first region
to a second region.
10. The keyboard device according to claim 1, wherein the power
supply unit comprises a chargeable battery.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 62/773,545 filed Nov. 30, 2018, the contents of
which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a keyboard device, and more
particularly to a keyboard device with a sliding member, which is
installed on a computing device and movable relative to the
computing device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Generally, a notebook computer is equipped with a keyboard
module. The keyboard module is electrically connected with the
internal circuit of the notebook computer through a cable. In
accordance with this installing method, the installation position
of the keyboard module in the notebook computer is fixed. That is,
the keyboard module cannot be moved. Consequently, the position of
the keyboard module cannot be adjusted according to the usual
practice of the user.
[0004] Basically, the conventional notebook computer comprises two
flat plates. The two flat plates can be covered by each other. One
of the two flat plates is equipped with a display screen. The other
flat plate is equipped with the keyboard module, a main board and
associated electronic components.
[0005] Recently, a dual-screen notebook computer has been
introduced into the market in order to expand the applications of
the notebook computer. Similarly, the dual-screen notebook computer
comprises two foldable flat plates. In comparison with the
conventional notebook computer, the flat plate with the physical
keyboard module is replaced by a new display screen. The content
shown on the additional display screen and the content shown on the
original display screen may be different. Alternatively, the
additional display screen is an extended image display region.
[0006] As mentioned above, the keyboard region of the conventional
dual-screen notebook computer has the display screen. Moreover, an
image of a virtual keyboard is shown on the display area of the
keyboard region of the conventional dual-screen notebook computer.
The user may input characters or commands through the virtual
keyboard in a touch control manner. However, the touch virtual
keyboard does not meet the usual practice of most users of the
notebook computer. Especially when a great number of characters are
inputted, the touch virtual keyboard is not user-friendly.
[0007] Therefore, there is a need of providing an improved keyboard
device in order to increase the use convenience.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention provides a keyboard device. The
keyboard device includes conductive sliding mechanisms. The
keyboard device is installed on a computing device and movable
relative to the computing device. Moreover, the keyboard device is
equipped with the power supply unit. When the keyboard device is
installed on the computing device, the keyboard device is
electrically connected with the computing device through the
conductive sliding mechanisms. Consequently, the power supply unit
of the keyboard device is charged by the computing device. When the
keyboard device is detached from the computing device, the keyboard
device is powered by the power supply unit and thus the keyboard
device can be normally operated.
[0009] The other objects and advantages of the present invention
will be understood from the disclosed technical features.
[0010] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a
keyboard device for a computing device is provided. The computing
device includes a first system module and a second system module.
The keyboard device includes a keyboard module and at least two
conductive sliding mechanisms. The keyboard module is installed on
the first system module. The keyboard module includes a power
supply unit. The power supply unit provides electric power for
powering the keyboard module. The at least two conductive sliding
mechanisms are arranged between the keyboard module and the first
system module. The keyboard module is movable relative to the first
system module through the conductive sliding mechanisms. Each
conductive sliding mechanism includes a sliding base and a
conductive member. The sliding base is installed on the keyboard
module. The conductive member is arranged between the sliding base
and the first system module. The conductive member is electrically
connected with the first system module and the keyboard module.
When an external force is exerted on the keyboard module, the
sliding base is moved relative to the conductive member by using
the conductive member as a fulcrum, and the keyboard module is
moved relative to the first system module. The power supply unit is
charged by the first system module.
[0011] In an embodiment, the sliding base includes a first lateral
wall, a second lateral wall and a bottom wall. The first lateral
wall and the second lateral wall are opposed to each other. The
bottom wall is connected between the first lateral wall and the
second lateral wall. An accommodation space is defined by the first
lateral wall, the second lateral wall and the bottom wall
collaboratively. The conductive member is disposed within the
accommodation space. A portion of the conductive member is exposed
outside the accommodation space.
[0012] In an embodiment, the sliding base further includes a first
guided structure and a second guided structure, and the conductive
member includes a first guiding groove and a second guiding groove.
The first guiding groove and the second guiding groove are opposed
to each other. The first guided structure is protruded from the
first lateral wall. The second guided structure is protruded from
the second lateral wall. The first guided structure and the second
guided structure are extended in the directions toward each other.
The first guided structure is inserted into the first guiding
groove. The second guided structure is inserted into the second
guiding groove. While the sliding base is moved relative to the
conductive member, the first guided structure and the second guided
structure are guided by the first guiding groove and the second
guiding groove, respectively.
[0013] In an embodiment, the sliding base further includes an
engaging block. The engaging block is protruded from the first
lateral wall. The engaging block and the first guided structure are
located at two opposite sides of the first lateral wall. The
keyboard module further includes a coupling recess. The engaging
block is received in the coupling recess, so that the sliding base
is fixed in the keyboard module.
[0014] In an embodiment, the conductive member includes an electric
connection part. The electric connection part includes a first
electric contact, a second electric contact and a conductive
elastic element between the first electric contact and the second
electric contact. The first electric contact and the second
electric contact are respectively contacted with the first system
module and the sliding base in response to an elastic restoring
force of the conductive elastic element.
[0015] In an embodiment, the conductive member further includes at
least one magnetic part, which is arranged beside the electric
connection part. The first system module includes at least two
conductive positioning mechanisms. The at least two conductive
positioning mechanisms are aligned with the at least two conductive
sliding mechanisms, respectively. Each conductive positioning
mechanism includes a conductive strip and a magnetic element. The
conductive strip is arranged between the conductive member and the
magnetic element. The first electric contact of the conductive
member and the conductive strip are in contact with each other. The
at least one magnetic part of the conductive member is detachably
and magnetically attracted by the magnetic element of the
conductive positioning mechanism. Consequently, the conductive
member is positioned on the first system module. When the sliding
base is moved relative to the conductive member by using the
conductive member as the fulcrum, the keyboard module is
correspondingly moved relative to the first system module.
[0016] In an embodiment, the keyboard device further includes a
wireless communication module. The wireless communication module is
installed in the keyboard module. The keyboard device is in
wireless communication with the computing device through the
wireless communication module.
[0017] In an embodiment, the first system module includes a first
display surface, the second system module includes a second display
surface, and different image contents are shown on the first
display surface and the second display surface. The keyboard module
is movable relative to the first system module through the
conductive sliding mechanisms. Consequently, a portion of the first
display surface is covered by the keyboard module.
[0018] In an embodiment, the computing device further includes a
sensing module, and the sensing module is installed on the first
system module to sense a relative position between the keyboard
module and the first system module. When the sensing module senses
that the relative position between the keyboard module and the
first system module is changed from a first position to a second
position, an image display region shown on the first display
surface is switched from a first region to a second region.
[0019] In an embodiment, the power supply unit includes a
chargeable battery.
[0020] From the above descriptions, the keyboard device of the
present invention includes the conductive sliding mechanisms. The
keyboard device is electrically connected with the computing device
through the conductive sliding mechanisms. When the keyboard device
is installed on the computing device, the keyboard device is
movable relative to the computing device through the conductive
sliding mechanisms. Due to this structural design, the keyboard
device can be moved to the desired position according to the usage
status. Consequently, the keyboard device is more user-friendly.
Moreover, the keyboard device is equipped with the power supply
unit. When the keyboard device is detached from the computing
device, the keyboard device is powered by the power supply unit.
Consequently, the keyboard device can be normally operated.
Moreover, when the keyboard device is assembled with the computing
device, the power supply unit is charged by the computing
device.
[0021] The above objects and advantages of the present invention
will become more readily apparent to those ordinarily skilled in
the art after reviewing the following detailed description and
accompanying drawings, in which:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] FIG. 1 is a schematic top view illustrating a keyboard
device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in
which the keyboard dive is installed on a computing device;
[0023] FIG. 2 is a schematic top view illustrating the keyboard
device as shown in FIG. 1, in which the keyboard dive is separated
from the computing device;
[0024] FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the
keyboard device as shown in FIG. 1 and taken along the line AA;
[0025] FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the
conductive sliding mechanism of the keyboard device as shown in
FIG. 1;
[0026] FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the
conductive member as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4;
[0027] FIG. 6 is a schematic top view illustrating the keyboard
module in a specified position relative to the first system module;
and
[0028] FIG. 7 is a schematic top view illustrating the keyboard
module in another specified position relative to the first system
module.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0029] Please refer to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. FIG. 1 is a schematic top
view illustrating a keyboard device according to an embodiment of
the present invention, in which the keyboard dive is installed on a
computing device. FIG. 2 is a schematic top view illustrating the
keyboard device as shown in FIG. 1, in which the keyboard dive is
separated from the computing device. FIG. 3 is a schematic
cross-sectional view illustrating the keyboard device as shown in
FIG. 1 and taken along the line AA.
[0030] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the keyboard device 1 is applied
to a computing device 2. The computing device 2 comprises a first
system module 21 and a second system module 22. In this embodiment,
the computing device 2 is a dual-screen notebook computer. The
first system module 21 comprises a first display surface 210. The
second system module 22 comprises a second display surface 220.
Different image contents are shown on the first display surface 210
and the second display surface 220. It is noted that the type of
the computing device 2 is not restricted. For example, in another
embodiment, the computing device 2 is an ordinary single-screen
notebook computer.
[0031] Please refer to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 again. The keyboard device
1 comprises a keyboard module 11 and at least two conductive
sliding mechanisms 12. The keyboard module 11 is installed on the
first system module 21 of the computing device 2. The keyboard
module 11 comprises a power supply unit 110. The power supply unit
110 provides electric power for powering the keyboard module 11.
Preferably but not exclusively, the power supply unit 110 comprises
a chargeable battery. These conductive sliding mechanisms 12 are
arranged between the keyboard module 11 and the first system module
21. More particularly, the conductive sliding mechanisms 12 are
located at two opposite sides of the keyboard module 11. After the
keyboard device 1 and the first system module 21 are combined
together, the conductive sliding mechanisms 12 are located outside
the first display surface 210 of the first system module 21 (i.e.,
the non-display area). The keyboard module 11 is movable relative
to the first system module 21 through the conductive sliding
mechanisms 12, and thus the keyboard module 11 is moved toward or
away from the second system module 22. Moreover, a portion of the
first display surface 210 of the first system module 21 is covered
by the keyboard module 11.
[0032] Please refer to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 again. Each conductive
sliding mechanism 12 comprises a sliding base 121 and a conductive
member 122. The sliding base 121 is installed on the keyboard
module 11. The conductive member 122 is arranged between the
sliding base 121 and the first system module 21. Moreover, the
conductive member 122 is electrically connected with the first
system module 21 and the keyboard module 11. When an external force
is exerted on the keyboard module 11, the sliding base 121 is moved
relative to the conductive member 122 by using the conductive
member 122 as a fulcrum. That is, while the sliding base 121 is
moved relative to the conductive member 122, the conductive member
122 is stationary. Moreover, while the sliding base 121 is moved,
the keyboard module 11 is correspondingly moved relative to the
first system module 21. Since the conductive members 122 are
electrically connected with the first system module 21 and the
keyboard module 11, the circuit system (not shown) of the keyboard
module 11 is electrically connected with the circuit system (not
shown) of the first system module 21 through the conductive sliding
mechanisms 12. Consequently, the power supply unit 110 of the
keyboard module 11 can be charged by the first system module
21.
[0033] The structures of the components of the keyboard device 1
will be described in more details as follows.
[0034] Please refer to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a schematic
perspective view illustrating the conductive sliding mechanism of
the keyboard device as shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is a schematic
perspective view illustrating the conductive member as shown in
FIG. 1 to FIG. 4. As shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, the sliding base
121 comprises a first lateral wall 1211, a second lateral wall 1212
and a bottom wall 1213. The first lateral wall 1211 and the second
lateral wall 1212 are opposed to each other. The bottom wall 1213
is connected between the first lateral wall 1211 and the second
lateral wall 1212. An accommodation space S is defined by the first
lateral wall 1211, the second lateral wall 1212 and the bottom wall
1213 collaboratively. The conductive member 122 of the conductive
sliding mechanism 12 is disposed within the accommodation space S
of the sliding base 121. A portion of the conductive member 122 is
exposed outside the accommodation space S. In this embodiment, the
sliding base 121 further comprises a first guided structure 1214
and a second guided structure 1215. Moreover, the conductive member
122 comprises a first guiding groove 1221 and a second guiding
groove 1222, which are opposed to each other. The first guided
structure 1214 of the sliding base 121 is protruded from the first
lateral wall 1211. The second guided structure 1215 is protruded
from the second lateral wall 1212. Particularly, the first guided
structure 1214 and the second guided structure 1215 are extended in
the directions toward each other. Moreover, the first guided
structure 1214 is inserted into the first guiding groove 1221 of
the conductive member 122, and the second guided structure 1215 is
inserted into the second guiding groove 1222 of the conductive
member 122. While the sliding base 121 is moved relative to the
conductive member 122, the first guided structure 1214 and the
second guided structure 1215 are guided by the first guiding groove
1221 and the second guiding groove 1222, respectively. Due to this
design, the sliding base 121 and the conductive member 122 are
assembled with each other securely, and the sliding base 121 is
moved relative to the conductive member 122 stably.
[0035] Please refer to FIGS. 3 and 4. The sliding base 121 further
comprises an engaging block 1216. The engaging block 1216 is
protruded from the first lateral wall 1211. Moreover, the engaging
block 1216 and the first guided structure 1214 are located at two
opposite sides of the first lateral wall 1211. That is, the first
guided structure 1214 is extended in the direction toward the
accommodation space S, but the engaging block 1216 is extended in
the direction away from the accommodation space S. In this
embodiment, the keyboard module 11 further comprises a coupling
recess 111. When the sliding base 121 and the keyboard module 11
are assembled with each other, the engaging block 1216 of the
sliding base 121 is received in the coupling recess 111 of the
keyboard module 11. Consequently, the sliding base 121 is fixed in
the keyboard module 11.
[0036] In this embodiment, the engaging block 1216 is protruded
from the first lateral wall 1211. It is noted that numerous
modifications and alterations may be made while retaining the
teachings of the invention. For example, in another embodiment, the
engaging block 1216 is protruded from the second lateral wall 1212.
Alternatively, the two engaging blocks 1216 are protruded from the
first lateral wall 1211 and the second lateral wall 1212,
respectively.
[0037] Please refer to FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 again. The conductive
member 122 further comprises an electric connection part 1223. The
electric connection part 1223 comprises a first electric contact
E1, a second electric contact E2 and a conductive elastic element
E3. The conductive elastic element E3 is arranged between the first
electric contact E1 and the second electric contact E2. The first
electric contact E1 and the second electric contact E2 are
respectively contacted with the first system module 21 and the
sliding base 121 in response to the elastic restoring force of the
conductive elastic element E3. When the keyboard device 1 is
installed on the first system module 21, the first electric contact
E1 is pushed out of a housing H of the conductive member 122 in
response to the elastic restoring force of the conductive elastic
element E3. Consequently, the first electric contact E1 is
contacted with the first system module 21. When the keyboard device
1 is detached from the first system module 21 and the keyboard
device 1 is placed on a table surface, the first electric contact
E1 is pushed by the table surface and thus received in the housing
H of the conductive member 122. In this embodiment, the sliding
base 121 is made of a metallic material with good electric
conductivity, the first electric contact E1 and the second electric
contact E2 are metallic balls, and the conductive elastic element
E3 is a metallic spring.
[0038] Please refer to FIGS. 4 and 5. The conductive member 122
further comprises at least one magnetic part 1224. It is noted that
the number of the at least one magnetic part 1224 is not
restricted. In this embodiment, the conductive member 122 comprises
two magnetic parts 1224. The two magnetic parts 1224 are arranged
beside two opposite sides of the electric connection part 1223.
[0039] Please refer to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 again. The first system
module 21 comprises at least two conductive positioning mechanisms
211. The at least two conductive positioning mechanisms 21 are
aligned with the at least two conductive sliding mechanisms 12,
which are located at the two opposite sides of the keyboard module
11. Each conductive positioning mechanism 211 comprises a
conductive strip C1 and a magnetic element C2. The conductive strip
C1 is arranged between the conductive member 122 and the magnetic
element C2. The first electric contact E1 of the conductive member
122 and the conductive strip C1 are in contact with each other.
That is, the first electric contact E1 is contacted with the
conductive strip C1 in response to the elastic restoring force of
the conductive elastic element E3 of the conductive member 122.
Consequently, the keyboard module 11 and the first system module 21
are electrically connected with each other. Moreover, the magnetic
parts 1224 of the conductive member 122 are magnetically attracted
by the magnetic element C2 of the conductive positioning mechanism
211. Consequently, the conductive member 122 is positioned on the
first system module 21. Meanwhile, the sliding base 121 is movable
relative to the conductive member 122 by using the conductive
member 122 as a fulcrum, and the keyboard module 11 is
correspondingly moved relative to the first system module 21.
[0040] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the keyboard device 1 further
comprises a wireless communication module 13. The wireless
communication module 13 is installed in the keyboard module 11. The
keyboard device 1 is in wireless communication with the computing
device 2 through the wireless communication module 13.
Consequently, when the keyboard device 1 is detached from the
computing device 2, the keyboard device 1 can still be used to
input commands. Preferably but not exclusively, the keyboard device
1 and the computing device 2 are in wireless communication with
each other in a Bluetooth pairing manner.
[0041] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the computing device 2 further
comprises a sensing module 23. The sensing module 23 is installed
on the first system module 21. For example, the sensing module 23
is a Hall sensor. The sensing module 23 is used for sensing the
relative position between the keyboard module 11 and the first
system module 21. According to the relative position between the
keyboard module 11 and the first system module 21 that is sensed by
the sensing module 23, the first system module 21 provides a
corresponding displaying setting. For example, when the sensing
module 23 senses that the relative position between the keyboard
module 11 and the first system module 21 is changed from the
position as shown in FIG. 1 to the position as shown in FIG. 6, the
image display region shown on the first display surface 210 of the
first system module 21 is switched from the region R1 as shown in
FIG. 1 to the regions R2 and R3 as shown in FIG. 6. In other words,
the image display region shown on the first display surface 210 of
the first system module 21 is the region that is uncovered by the
keyboard module 11. Similarly, when the sensing module 23 senses
that the relative position between the keyboard module 11 and the
first system module 21 is changed from the position as shown in
FIG. 6 to the position as shown in FIG. 7, the image display region
shown on the first display surface 210 of the first system module
21 is switched from the regions R2 and R3 as shown in FIG. 6 to the
region R4 as shown in FIG. 7.
[0042] From the above descriptions, the keyboard device of the
present invention includes the conductive sliding mechanisms. The
keyboard device is electrically connected with the computing device
through the conductive sliding mechanisms. When the keyboard device
is installed on the computing device, the keyboard device is
movable relative to the computing device through the conductive
sliding mechanisms. Due to this structural design, the keyboard
device can be moved to the desired position according to the usage
status. Consequently, the keyboard device is more user-friendly.
Moreover, the keyboard device is equipped with the power supply
unit. When the keyboard device is detached from the computing
device, the keyboard device is powered by the power supply unit.
Consequently, the keyboard device can be normally operated.
Moreover, when the keyboard device is assembled with the computing
device, the power supply unit is charged by the computing
device.
[0043] While the invention has been described in terms of what is
presently considered to be the most practical and preferred
embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention needs not be
limited to the disclosed embodiments. On the contrary, it is
intended to cover various modifications and similar arrangements
included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims which
are to be accorded with the broadest interpretation so as to
encompass all modifications and similar structures.
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