18results about "Operation facilitation" patented technology

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).

According to an embodiment, a push-button assembly (100) for controlling an aspect of operation of an apparatus is provided, the push-button assembly (100) comprising: a chassis (110) comprising a base portion (112) and a cover portion (114) spaced apart from each other to form a volume therebetween, wherein the cover portion comprises an opening (114a) therethrough and the base portion (112) comprises an electrical switch (112a) facing the opening (114a); a push-button body (120) arranged in said volume such that a top portion (122) thereof extends into the opening (114a) provided in the cover portion (114) to enable a user pressing the push-button body (120) via the top portion (122) and such that a bottom portion (123) thereof is positioned against the electrical switch (112a) to cause actuation of the electrical switch (112a) in response to moving the push-button body (120) towards the base portion (112); a frame (130) arranged in said volume such that the frame (130) extends in a lateral direction across the volume from its first side to its second side and the frame (130) holds the push-button body (120) with its first side (124a) adjacent to the first side of said volume and its second side (124b) adjacent to the second side of said volume, wherein the frame (130) is rotatable with respect to the chassis (110) about a fixed first axis positioned at a first end of the frame (120) in the first side of said volume such that second side (124b) of the push-button body (120) is selectively moveable closer to and away from the base portion (112) together with rotary motion of the frame (130), and wherein in the push-button body (120) is rotatable with respect to a second axis positioned at a second end of the frame (130) in the second side of said volume such that the first side (124a) of the push-button body (120) is selectively moveable closer to or away from the base portion (112) together with rotary motion of the push-button body (120).

To provide a vehicle operation input device, a vehicle operation input method and a program that make an occupant looking at a display unit less likely to feel troublesome.SOLUTION: A vehicle operation input device includes: an input unit 33R, 33L on which an input operation is performed, the input operation being an operation in which a part of a body of an occupant of a vehicle 10 comes into contact with the input unit; a state switching unit 33R, 33L that is operated by the occupant; and a processor. When the occupant performs a specific operation, which is an operation different from the input operation, on the state switching unit while information is not displayed on a display unit HA capable of displaying information about the input unit, the processor causes a display unit to display the information and causes the input unit to allow an input state in which the input operation can be received; and when the occupant does not perform the specific operation on the state switching unit while the information is not displayed on the display unit, the processor does not cause the display unit to display the information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

The present disclosure provides a foot-operated control switch and a space heater. The foot-operated control switch includes a mounting base, a main control circuit board, a first button switch and a display screen. The mounting base includes a top cover; the main control circuit board is provided in the mounting base and configured for electrical connection with a controlled device; the first button switch is electrically connected to the main control circuit board and configured to control at least one or a combination of turn-on, turn-off, temperature, wind speed, timing and power of the controlled device; and the display screen is arranged on the top of the mounting base, and is electrically connected to the main control circuit board.

A push-button assembly for controlling an operational function of an apparatus is provided. The assembly includes a chassis with a base portion and a spaced cover portion that together define an internal volume. The cover portion has an opening, and the base portion carries an electrical switch facing that opening. A push-button body is positioned within the volume so that its top portion extends through the opening for user actuation, while its bottom portion engages the switch when the body is pressed toward the base. A frame extends laterally across the volume and holds the push-button body between opposite sides of the chassis. The frame is rotatable about a first axis at one side of the volume, allowing the opposite side of the push-button body to move toward or away from the switch. The push-button body is also rotatable about a second axis, enabling corresponding movement of its other side.

A dome switch comprising a resiliently compressible keycap; an electrically conductive element enclosed by the resiliently compressible keycap; and a switch circuit located under the resiliently compressible keycap and the electrically conductive element, the switch circuit comprising a first circuit board trace and a second circuit board trace, wherein the first circuit board trace and the second circuit board trace are electrically separated; wherein: the first circuit board trace comprises a central portion and a plurality of first projections extending from the central portion to form a non-convex shape; the second circuit board trace comprises a surrounding portion and a plurality of second projections extending from the surrounding portion to form a non-convex shape; wherein the second circuit board trace is arranged to enclose a majority part of the first circuit board trace and the first projections and the second projections are arranged to be positioned in an alternating manner; and wherein the dome switch is configured such that upon being depressed, the resiliently compressible keycap is operable to enable an electrical contact between the electrically conductive element and at least part of the first circuit board trace and at least part of the second circuit board trace so as to temporarily complete the switch circuit.

An operating device (10, 10') for installation in a vehicle has a housing (12) and an operating element (14, 14') which is movably mounted in and / or on the housing (12) and can be manually shifted from a rest position into a function triggering position. Furthermore, the operating device (10, 10') is equipped with a switch (22) which is adapted to be actuated by the operating element (14, 14') upon manual shifting into the function triggering position, with a holding force generating unit (26, 26') for generating a holding force by means of which the operating element (14, 14') is held in its rest position, and with a control unit (32) for electrically controlling the holding force generating unit in order to set the holding force.

Multidirectional Pad for a Video Game Controller-Type Computer Control Device. The invention relates mainly to a multidirectional pad (1) of a computer device (2) comprising at least one push button (5) which includes a central main user interaction portion and two peripheral interlocking portions with the adjacent button, arranged on either side of the interaction portion, in that each peripheral portion has a serrated edge that fits into the serrated edge of the peripheral portion of the adjacent button (5a), and in that each serrated edge has an upper face that extends in a plane inclined towards the plate. Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 1

This provides a push-button assembly for reliably controlling the operation of a device. [Solution] The push-button assembly allows the user to press the push-button body, which is positioned in contact with an electrical switch, and the electrical switch is activated by moving the push-button body toward the base. The push-button body is rotatable about a fixed first axis located at the first end, and is movable toward or away from the base. The push-button body is rotatable about a second axis located at the second end, and is movable toward or away from the base.

This application discloses a mechanical keypad. According to one embodiment, a mechanical keypad may include: a keycap including a post extending from its bottom surface; a structural element including a channel configured to receive the post passing through it; and a key retaining device that securely receives the post in a recess or opening formed therein via the channel, and includes a key switch interface on its lower surface. When the key post is securely received in the key retaining device, the keycap and the key retaining device can move substantially in tandem.

A push-button assembly includes: a base frame comprising a base and a cover spaced apart to form a volume therebetween, wherein the base includes an electrical switch; a push-button body disposed within the volume to allow a user to press the push-button body and position its bottom against the electrical switch to actuate the electrical switch; and a frame disposed within the volume such that the frame extends laterally from its first side to its second side through the volume, and the frame holds the push-button body such that its first and second sides are respectively adjacent to a first and a second side of the volume, wherein the frame is rotatable relative to the base frame about a fixed first axis located at a first end of the frame on the first side of the volume, such that a second side of the push-button body moves closer to or away from the base, and the push-button body is rotatable relative to a second axis located at a second end of the frame on the second side of the volume, such that a first side of the push-button body moves closer to or away from the base.

Input device (10) comprising a process input part (22) for receiving an input process, which is held vertically movable above a base plate (26), wherein the base plate (26) has a hook (61) that protrudes towards the process input part (22), the process input part (22) has an arm element (71) that comes into contact with the hook (61), a contact of the arm element (71) with the hook (61) defines a rise limit of the process input part (22), and at least one of the arm element (71) and the hook (61) is elastic in the contact direction thereof, wherein the base plate has a different hook (62) compared to the hook (61), the process input part (22) has a different arm element (72) compared to the arm element (71), and the other arm element (72) and the other hook (62) come into contact in a position above the rise limit of the process input part (22), which is defined by contact with the arm element (61) and the hook (71).

A lifting key and an electronic device are provided. The lifting key includes a key body, telescopically arranged on an installation body; and a transmission module, movably arranged on the installation body. The transmission module is arranged opposite to the key body. The lifting key further includes a drive module. The drive module includes a drive part and a power transmission mechanism connected with the drive part. The drive part includes at least a shape memory alloy part, and the power transmission mechanism is arranged opposite to the transmission module. The lifting key also includes a metal contact. The metal contact is arranged between the key body and the transmission module. When powered on, the shape memory alloy part deforms, and drives, sequentially through the power transmission mechanism, the transmission module and the metal contact, the key body to extend relative to the installation space. The electronic device includes the lifting key.

A device (120) comprising: a case (122); a printed circuit board (125) arranged inside the housing (122); and an elastic seat (123) that covers a surface of the printed circuit board (125) on one side of the printed circuit board (125), wherein the housing (122) has the following a wall (122D, 122E) with an opening (122A) provided on one side and another opening (122C) provided on another side, which is different from the one side, wherein the wall (122D, 122E) extends between the one opening (122A) and the other opening (122C) in a direction which intersects with a direction in which one surface of the circuit board (125) extends, wherein the elastic seat (123) has a flange (123B, 123C), and wherein the flange (123B, 123C) touches the wall (122D, 122E) so that it is deflected at the wall (122D, 122E), wherein the elastic seat (123) has a first run (123D), wherein the first drain (123D) adjoins the flange (123B, 123C), wherein the first drain (123D) is shaped such that it projects from one side of the wall (122D, 122E) to the other side, wherein the first drain (123D) is formed by notching a part of the flange (123B, 123C), the device (120) further comprises: a lower cover (126) that blocks the other opening (122C), the lower cover (126) has a second drain (126C), wherein the second drain (126C) is designed to extend from one side of the lower cover (126) to another side of the lower cover (126), wherein the lower cover (126) is designed such that a part of the lower cover (126) corresponding to the first drain (123D) is notched.

A key structure may include a switch shaft sleeve seat and a switch shaft accommodated in the switch shaft sleeve seat, where an end of the switch shaft penetrates the switch shaft sleeve seat and is movable relative to the switch shaft sleeve seat; two balance shaft sleeve seats on sides of the switch shaft sleeve seat, where each of the balance shaft sleeve seats may include a sleeve body and a top of each sleeve body may include a through hole. Moreover, the key structure may include two balance shafts respectively accommodated disposed in the sleeve bodies, where top ends of the balance shafts penetrate the through holes. Also, the key structure may include a key cap arranged above the switch shaft sleeve seat and the two balance shaft sleeve seats and fixedly connected to the switch shaft and the two balance shafts.

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle operation input device, a vehicle operation input method, and a storage medium. Provided are: an input portion that performs an input operation of an operation that is performed in contact with a part of a body of an occupant of a vehicle; a state switching portion that is operated by the occupant; and a processor, the processor being configured to, in a state in which a display portion (HA) that is capable of displaying information about the input portion is not displaying the information, cause the display portion to display the information and cause the input portion to become an input-enabled state in which the input operation can be accepted when the occupant performs a specific operation that is an operation different from the input operation with respect to the state switching portion, and not cause the display portion to display the information and cause the input portion to become an input-disabled state in which the input operation cannot be accepted when the occupant does not perform the specific operation with respect to the state switching portion in the state in which the display portion is not displaying the information.

The invention discloses low profile switches for standard mechanical profile switch / MX profile switch keyboards, the low profile switch installed on PCB of standard mechanical profile switch / MX profile switch keyboards, the bottom of low profile switches arranged with a positioning column, the outer diameter of positioning column being 3.85 mm±0.15, one side of positioning column arranged with a moving unit pin and a stationary unit pin, the distance between moving unit pin and positioning column in X direction being L1, the distance between the moving unit pin and the positioning column in Y direction being L2, the distance between the stationary unit pin and the positioning column in X direction being L3, and the distance between the stationary unit pin and the positioning column in Y direction being L4; low profile switches in the invention compatible with standard mechanical profile switch / MX profile switch keyboards, to promote low profile switches at lower costs.