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Linkage Device for Electric Switch Assembly and Electric Switch Assembly Comprising the Linkage Device
A linkage device adapted to control two electric switches including a main control shaft member, an actuation system including a first actuation member for actuating a control shaft of a first electric switch, and a second actuation member for actuating a control shaft of a second electric switch. A mechanism of the linkage device is provided with a torque limiting connection for each electric switch, wherein the torque limiting connection is adapted to disengage during an opening event if a torque exerted to an actuation member exceeds a predetermined limit value. The linkage device includes a stopping member system adapted to co-operate with a linkage arm system for preventing rotation of the main control shaft member to an OFF-position when the torque limiting connection of at least one linkage arm of the linkage arm system is in a disengaged position.
Owner:ABB (SCHWEIZ) AG
Hybrid analog key structure
A keyboard key structure comprising a key stem, a contact-based mechanical trigger, and a contactless analog key switch. The key stem is configured to be depressed and move along a linear path over a range of operation. The contact-based mechanical trigger is configured to activate after the key stem is depressed a threshold distance in the range of operation. In response to the contact-based mechanical trigger activating, the contactless analog key switch is configured to detect, at a sample rate, a position of the key stem between the threshold distance and an end of the range of operation after the key stem is depressed. The contact-based mechanical trigger can be a galvanic-type key switch. The contactless analog key switch can be one of an optical key switch, a magnetic key switch, or an inductive key switch.
Owner:LOGITECH EUROPE SA
Aerosol-generating device with button centering
An aerosol-generating device is provided, including: a housing having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a through-hole connecting the outer surface and the inner surface; and a button at least partially arranged in the through-hole, the button being configured to be pressed in a pressing direction, centering parts being provided at one of a lateral surface of the button and a wall portion of the housing delimiting the through-hole, the centering parts being configured to center the button in the through-hole, and the centering parts being further configured to limit rotation of the button within the through-hole. An aerosol-generating system including an aerosol-generating article and the aerosol-generating device is also provided. A method for operating a button of an aerosol-generating device is also provided.
Owner:PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA
Mechanical keyboard
A mechanical keyboard is provided, which includes a plurality of mechanical keys, a circuit board, a plurality of first magnetic elements, a lower casing and a plurality of second magnetic elements. The mechanical keyboard has a key region and an edge region surrounding the key region. The mechanical keys are located in the key region. The circuit board is disposed beneath the mechanical keys. The first magnetic elements are disposed beneath the circuit board and distributed in the key region. The lower casing is disposed beneath the mechanical keys, the circuit board and the first magnetic elements. The second magnetic elements are disposed over the lower casing, in which the second magnetic elements respectively correspond to the first magnetic elements and respectively repel the first magnetic elements.
Owner:PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD
keyboard
PendingUS20260038752A1Emergency actuatorsElectric switchesStructural engineeringPrinted circuit board
A keyboard may include a top case and a bottom case coupled with each other to define an internal compartment. Multiple internal layers are contained within the internal compartment. The multiple internal layers may include a plurality of keys mounted on a switch plate, wherein a portion of each of the plurality of keys protrudes over the top case; a printed circuit board (PCB) layer disposed under the switch plate; a gasket layer disposed under the PCB layer. The gasket layer comprises a peripheral wall and a bottom floor integrally formed with the peripheral wall. The switch plate is coupled with the peripheral wall of the gasket layer.
Owner:LOGITECH EUROPE SA
Vehicle door switch actuating apparatus with a large actuating surface
Owner:ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
Switch panel
PendingUS20260038754A1Emergency actuatorsContact electric connectionControl theoryMechanical engineering
Provided is a switch panel. A connecting base includes a first connecting arm, and a number of the first connecting arm is two; a reset assembly includes a swing piece, a connecting shaft and a reset piece; the swing piece includes a first swing portion and a second swing portion, the first swing portion is arranged between the two first connecting arms and is provided with a strip-shaped through hole extending towards the second swing portion, and the second swing portion is arranged at an end of the first swing portion away from another reset assembly; the connecting shaft rotatably penetrates through the strip-shaped through hole and is connected between the two first connecting arms, the reset piece is sleeved outside the first swing portion, and two ends of the reset piece are pre-compressed to abut against a position between the connecting shaft and the second swing portion.
Owner:ZHUHAI SHENGCHANG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Auto rotation of adjustable key switch
A key structure comprising an upper and lower key stem, a rotatable middle key stem including a magnetized element disposed therein, the rotatable middle key stem coupled between and in axial alignment with the upper and lower key stems, and a magnetic field generator configured to steer a magnetic field through the magnetized element of the rotatable middle key stem. The rotatable middle key stem is operable to be longitudinally rotatable between a first and second position, while the upper and lower key stems are rotationally fixed. The generated magnetic field, when at a first setting, applies a first magnetic force on the magnetized element causing the middle key stem to rotate to the first position, and when at a second setting, applies a second magnetic force on the magnetized element causing the middle key stem to rotate to the second position.
Owner:LOGITECH EUROPE SA
keyboard
PendingUS20260037075A1Emergency actuatorsInput/output for user-computer interactionStructural engineeringPrinted circuit board
A keyboard may include a top case and a bottom case coupled with each other to define a internal compartment. Multiple internal layers are contained within the internal compartment. The multiple internal layers may include a plurality of keys mounted on a switch plate, wherein a portion of each of the plurality of keys protrudes over the top case; a printed circuit board (PCB) layer disposed under the switch plate; a gasket layer disposed under the PCB layer. The gasket layer comprises a peripheral wall and a bottom floor integrally formed with the peripheral wall. The switch plate is coupled with the peripheral wall of the gasket layer.
Owner:LOGITECH EUROPE SA
Electronic device
PendingUS20250132108A1Emergency actuatorsContact operating partsStructural engineeringMechanical engineering
An electronic device includes an operation button having a flange, and a device case formed with an opening into which the operation button is inserted. The device case is provided with a guide rib that guides reception of the flange into a region. At least a part of the guide rib is configured such that an interval between the flange and the guide rib is widened when a pressing operation is performed toward a pressing direction of the operation button.
Owner:CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD
Micro-electromechanical system switch configured for high current and high power
PendingUS20250210282A1Circuit-breaking switches for excess currentsProtective switches using micromechanics
High voltage microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switches are described. The MEMS switches can be actively opened and closed. The switch can include a beam coupled to an anchor on a substrate by one or more hinges. The switch can include control electrodes, disposed on a surface of the substrate, for electrically controlling the beam. The anchor is asymmetrically positioned with respect to the two ends of the beam and is electrically connected to a middle electrode. A stopper serves as a pivot point during actuation of the switch to reduce the mechanical stress on the hinges.
Owner:ANALOG DEVICES INT UNLTD CO
User input unit
ActiveUS20250224814A1Input/output for user-computer interactionEmergency actuatorsComputer hardwareUser input
The invention relates to a user input unit comprising a housing configured to be attached to a base of a user input device, such as a keyboard. The input unit also has a first movable element coupled to the housing, the first movable element being movable along a first direction and user operable second movable element coupled to the housing, the second movable element being movable along a second direction, the second direction being different from the first direction. Further a transmission configured to transfer movement of the second movable element along the second direction into movement of the first movable element along the first direction is provided. The invention also relates to a user input device, such as a keyboard, comprising a base, such a user input unit, and a sensor configured to sense a movement or a position of the first movable element along the first direction.
Owner:WOOTING TECH BV
Obstruction detection apparatus, obstruction detection system, electric table, and electric wall cupboard
Disclosed are an obstruction detecting apparatus, an obstruction detecting system, an electric lifting desk, and an electric lifting cupboard, which relate to the field of obstruction detection and render a higher obstruction detection sensitivity. The obstruction detecting apparatus includes a first housing and a second housing, the second housing being floatingly mounted on the first housing via a first elastic member, on the first housing being provided a circuit board, an obstruction detecting switch connected to the circuit board, and a rocking element rotatably mounted, one end of the rocking element being a free end abutting against the first housing, opposite end of the rocking element being a pressing end pressing down on the obstruction detecting switch, the free end, when being rotated, driving the pressing end to be disengaged from the obstruction detecting switch, whereby an obstruction signal is generated.
Owner:ZHEJIANG JIECHANG LINEAR MOTION TECH
Remote control with configurable buttons
Described herein are several examples of an apparatus that features receptacles configured to accept interchangeable buttons. Each of the interchangeable buttons has a receptacle interface on a first side, which allows them to electrically connect to and communicate with the aforementioned apparatus, and a unique user-perceivable label on a second side. Electronic elements embedded in each interchangeable button, or alternatively located on its first side, correspond to a unique user-perceivable label. Based on these electronic elements, the apparatus recognizes each button individually, and identifies their user-perceivable label. As a result, the interchangeable buttons may be re-positioned on the apparatus and maintain their intended functionality according to their user-perceivable label. In addition, new interchangeable buttons with different user-perceivable labels and new functionality, according to their labels, can be introduced to the apparatus.
Owner:ROKU INC
Push button device
PendingJP2025085148AEmergency actuatorsDigital data processing detailsIndustrial engineeringCalculator
To make smooth operation to depress an operating button.SOLUTION: A scientific electronic calculator 100 comprises an operating button 212, and an apparatus case 1 that is formed with an opening 1C into which the body part 212a of the operating button 212 is inserted. The apparatus case 1 is provided with at least one guide rib 1A2 that guides reception of a flange 212b to a certain region R. The guide rib 1A2 is provided with first regions 1A21a1, 1A22a1 configured such that when the operation to depress the operating button 212 is performed, the interval between the flange 212b and the guide rib 1A2 increases as the operating button 212 approaches a depression direction, and second regions 1A21a2, 1A22a2 configured such that when the operation to depress the operating button 212 is performed, the interval between the flange 212b and the guide rib 1A2 becomes constant. The first regions 1A21a1, 1A22a1 are provided closer to the opening 1C side than the second regions 1A21a2, 1A22a2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
Owner:CASIO COMPUTER CO LTD
Operating device
ActiveCN113306505BEmergency actuatorsPassenger/driving compartment lightingsSpecific functionMechanical engineering
The invention relates to an operating device for operating a functional unit, having an operating unit carrier (12) on which an operating unit (16) is arranged which can be illuminated from behind by means of a back lighting mechanism (17), wherein the operating unit (16) has a plurality of operating fields (18a-e) which each belong to an operating field unit (19a-e) and are each assigned to a specific function of an assigned functional unit, wherein each operating field unit (19a-e) has a switching mechanism (20) which can be actuated by actuation of the assigned operating field (18a-e) for activating the function of the assigned functional unit. The back lighting mechanism (17) has a plurality of back lighting units (21a-e) which each belong to one of the operating field units (19a-e).
Owner:ALBERT ZIEGLER GMBH & CO KG
Circuit breaker circuitry with micro-electromechanical systems switch
PendingUS20250210295A1Protective switches using micromechanicsEmergency protective arrangements for limiting excess voltage/current
Circuit breakers based on micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) switches are described. A high voltage MEMS teeter-totter switch can include a beam coupled to an anchor on a substrate and two control electrodes, disposed on a surface of the substrate. A control voltage applied on one of the control electrodes with respect to a first reference voltage puts one of the two ends of the beam in electric contact with one of two contact electrodes of the MEMS teeter-totter switch to electrical connected two terminals of a circuit breaker. The input voltage is applied on the beam with respect to a second reference voltage different from the first reference voltage. A MEMS teeter-totter switch network comprises a plurality of MEMS teeter-totter switches configured to switch high voltage and high current between the two terminals of the circuit breaker.
Owner:ANALOG DEVICES INT UNLTD CO
Remote control for a solar protection installation and solar protection installation as such
The invention relates to a remote control (T) intended to control a control unit (30) of a solar protection installation (I), said remote control (T) comprising a housing (200); at least two actuation devices (101, 103) mounted so as to tilt relative to the housing (200) and each having an elongate shape along an elongation direction (Y1, Y2), the at least two actuation devices (101, 103) being arranged substantially parallel to each other, and also being offset from each other along a longitudinal axis (X) extending substantially perpendicular to the elongation direction (Y1, Y2). The invention also relates to a solar protection installation (I) comprising such a remote control (T).
Owner:SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
Operating element comprising an actuation part having a layer structure
The present disclosure relates to an operating member including a support; an actuating part, which has an actuating surface facing towards an operator, and the actuating part has an edge region, which is provided outside the actuating surface and via which the actuating part is supported on the support; wherein the actuating part has a layer structure, defining the actuating surface, and the layer structure has at least two layers that differ in the modulus of elasticity; wherein, in a transitional region between the edge region and the actuating surface, a layer with the smallest modulus of elasticity is a highly elastic layer, and has the greatest layer thickness compared to other layers of the layer structure, in order to provide an elastic compliance of the actuating part; a force sensor disposed between the support and the actuating part detects a displacement of the actuating part.
Owner:PREH GMBH
Control unit and motor vehicle
The invention relates to an operating device (4) for manual translational actuation, comprising a stationary console (6) and a manually translationally actuated button (7), which is arranged translationally adjustable on the console (6) and relative to the console (6) between an unactuated initial position (AS) and an actuated end position (ES) in a direction of movement (8). An advantageous haptic experience results when the button (7) has a mobile permanent magnet (9) firmly connected to the button (7), which in the initial position (AS) interacts with a magnetic component (10) of the console (6) to magnetically hold the button (7) in the initial position (AS).
Owner:DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG
Linkage device for electric switch assembly and electric switch assembly comprising the linkage device
A linkage device adapted to control two electric switches comprising a main control shaft member (4), an actuation system comprising a first actuation member (61) for actuating a control shaft (104) of a first electric switch (100), and a second actuation member (62) for actuating a control shaft (204) of a second electric switch (200). A mechanism of the linkage device is provided with a torque limiting connection for each electric switch, wherein the torque limiting connection is adapted to disengage during an opening event if a torque exerted to an actuation member exceeds a predetermined limit value. The linkage device comprises a stopping member system adapted to co-operate with a linkage arm system for preventing rotation of the main control shaft member (4) to an OFF-position when the torque limiting connection of at least one linkage arm of the linkage arm system is in a disengaged position.
Owner:ABB (SCHWEIZ) AG
Multi-functional switch device
A multi-functional switch device includes: an integral panel in which four button parts are formed on the upper surface thereof, and a hook hanger including a hook hole formed at and protruding from the bottom of each button part; and a case including a stopper disposed at an upper portion of the case, and a hook protruding upward at a position corresponding to each hook hanger, the case connected to the panel. The stopper is arranged so that each button part is operated in a seesaw manner. Each hook and the hook hole are coupled to form a set gap, so that when one button part is pushed, a stroke of the corresponding button part is possible and operation of the other button parts is restricted.
Owner:HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD +2
Keyboard key structure and method for operating keyboard
PendingCN120878488AInput/output for user-computer interactionEmergency actuatorsComputer hardwareFlip-flop
The invention relates to a keyboard key structure and a method for operating a keyboard. The keyboard key structure includes a key lever, a contact-based mechanical trigger, and a non-contact analog key switch. The key lever is configured to be depressed and moved along a linear path within an operating range. The contact-based mechanical trigger is configured to be activated after the key lever is depressed a threshold distance within the operating range. In response to activation of the contact-based mechanical trigger, the non-contact analog key switch is configured to detect a position of the key lever between the threshold distance and an end point of the operating range at a sampling rate after the key lever is depressed. The contact-based mechanical trigger may be a galvanic key switch. The non-contact analog key switch may be one of an optical key switch, a magnetic key switch, or an inductive key switch.
Owner:LOGITECH EUROPE SA
Keyboard and console device
A keyboard includes a sliding member, a first elastic member that elastically buckles and deforms, a second elastic member that opens and closes an electrical contact, a support member that guides the sliding member, a membrane sheet having a first surface pressed by the second elastic member and a second surface including a conductive member, a printed circuit board that faces the second surface, and includes a controller having an output port and a reception port, a first contact connected to the output port, a second contact connected to the reception port, and a diode connected between the reception port and the second contact, and a spacer that forms a space between the membrane sheet and the printed circuit board, wherein the conductive member is in contact with the first contact and the second contact in accordance with sliding of the sliding member.
Owner:FCL COMPONENTS LTD
Headphones with off-center pivoting earpiece
To provide listening devices, earpieces and headphones that improve the overall user experience by incorporating an array of sensors and new mechanical features.SOLUTION: An earpiece 2500 comprises: an earpiece housing defining an interior volume; an earpiece cover 2504 covering a central opening of the earpiece housing; an annular earpiece cushion 2506 surrounding an ear-receiving region of the earpiece 2500; a speaker disposed within the interior volume of the earpiece housing; a carrier 2524 coupled to the earpiece housing; and an optical sensor 2520 coupled to the carrier 2524.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 25A
Owner:APPLE INC
Switching device
Owner:OMRON CORP
Switch unit, key switch assembly, and keyboard
Owner:FCL COMPONENTS LTD
Operating mechanism for electric switch assembly, and electric switch assembly comprising the same
An operating mechanism for an electric switch assembly, the operating mechanism being adapted to be operationally connected to a first electric switch (71) and a second electric switch (72). The operating mechanism comprises a frame (2), an operating lever (12), a first link (4), a second link (6), a coupling system adapted to selectively couple the second link (6) to the first link (4), and an actuation system coupled to the first link (4) and the second link (6) for actuating an actuation lever (171) of the first electric switch (71) and an actuation lever (172) of the second electric switch (72). The actuation system comprises a first actuation protrusion (41) and a second actuation protrusion (42) stationarily connected to the first link (4), and a third actuation protrusion (63) and a fourth actuation protrusion (64) stationarily connected to the second link (6).
Owner:ABB (SCHWEIZ) AG
Magnetic switch key
PendingUS20260058080A1Emergency actuatorsMagnetic field change switchesReciprocating motionMagnetic switch
The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of keyboard keys, and a magnetic switch key is provided. The magnetic switch key comprises a shell and a movable shaft. A perforating hole is formed in a top wall of the shell. The movable shaft is inserted into the perforating hole to be capable of reciprocating motion. The magnetic switch key is more reasonable in magnet layout. The movable magnet can drive the movable shaft to reset in absence of external force. A paragraph hand feeling or linear hand feeling can be realized through the height adjustment of the magnets, so that the using comfort feeling is greatly promoted.
Owner:SHENZHEN FEIDAO TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Manual control device including a slider button
The manual control device (100) comprises: a sliding button (101) including a base (102) and a manual actuation element (103) projecting from the base (102); and a housing (107) in which the base (102) is arranged. The sliding button (101) is mounted to move relative to the housing (107) so as to vary between a first position and a second position. The sliding button (101) includes a return element (106) that tends to resist, when the sliding button (101) is in one of the first and second positions, movement of the sliding button (101) into the other of the first and second positions. The return element (106) is made of material with at least a portion of the base (102). Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 2
Owner:SOMFY ACTIVITES SA