Rotary control assembly and electronic product

Abstract

A rotary control component and electronic product are disclosed. The rotary control component interacts with an electronic body and includes a substrate, a rotating component, a magnetic component, a magnetic signal detection component, and a control component. The rotating component is rotatably connected to the substrate. The magnetic component is disposed on the rotating component, and the magnetic field generated by the magnetic component changes with the rotation of the rotating component. The magnetic signal detection component is disposed on the substrate and located within the magnetic field of the magnetic component to detect changes in the magnetic field of the magnetic component. The control component is disposed on the substrate or the rotating component and is signal-connected to the magnetic signal detection component and the electronic body. The control component receives the magnetic field change signal detected by the magnetic signal detection component, processes the magnetic field change signal into a control signal, and transmits the control signal to the electronic body to control the electronic body to execute corresponding instructions.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application relates to the field of electronic product technology, and more specifically, to rotary control components and electronic products. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Most electronic products consist of a control unit and a main body. Consumers can control the main body to execute corresponding commands by driving the control unit. Currently, most electronic products integrate the control unit and the main body into one unit, resulting in a large overall size that fails to meet consumers' demand for miniaturized electronic products. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] This application provides a rotating control component and electronic product to solve the problem of the large size of AR glasses in the known art.

[0004] The embodiments of this application are implemented as follows:

[0005] A rotary control component for information interaction with an electronic body; the rotary control component includes a substrate, a rotating member, a magnetic member, a magnetic signal detection member, and a control component; the rotating member is rotatably connected to one side of the substrate; the magnetic member is disposed on the rotating member, and the magnetic field generated by the magnetic member changes with the rotation of the rotating member; the magnetic signal detection member is disposed on the substrate, located within the magnetic field of the magnetic member, and configured to detect changes in the magnetic field of the magnetic member; the control component is disposed on the substrate or the rotating member, the control component is signal-connected to the magnetic signal detection member and the electronic body, the control component is configured to receive the magnetic field change signal detected by the magnetic signal detection member, process the magnetic field change signal into a control signal, and the control component is further configured to transmit the control signal to the electronic body to control the electronic body to execute corresponding instructions.

[0006] In one possible implementation: the rotary control assembly further includes a first bracket and a second bracket; the first bracket is detachably connected to the rotating member, and the magnetic member is disposed on the first bracket; and / or, the second bracket is detachably connected to the substrate, and the magnetic signal detection member is disposed on the second bracket.

[0007] In one possible implementation: the axis of the magnetic element is arranged parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotating element.

[0008] In one possible implementation: the first bracket has a first mounting groove on the side near the substrate, and the magnetic component is housed in the first mounting groove; and / or, the second bracket has a second mounting groove on the side near the rotating component, and the magnetic signal detection component is housed in the second mounting groove.

[0009] In one possible implementation: the rotating member has a first protrusion on the side near the substrate, the substrate has a second protrusion on the side near the rotating member, the second protrusion has a second receiving groove at one end near the rotating member, and the first protrusion is rotatably received in the second receiving groove.

[0010] In one possible implementation: a mounting cavity is provided in the substrate, the control component is housed in the mounting cavity, the mounting cavity communicates with the second receiving groove, the second bracket is connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity on the side near the second receiving groove, and the magnetic signal detection element is at least partially located in the second receiving groove.

[0011] In one possible implementation: a first receiving groove is provided at one end of the first protrusion near the substrate, and the first bracket is connected to the bottom wall of the first receiving groove.

[0012] In one possible embodiment: a rotating groove is provided on the side of the rotating member near the substrate, and a second protrusion is provided on the side of the substrate near the rotating member, the second protrusion being rotatably received in the rotating groove; a first retaining groove is provided on the bottom wall of the rotating groove, and the first bracket is retained in the first retaining groove; a second receiving groove is provided on the end of the second protrusion near the rotating member, and a second retaining groove is provided on the bottom wall of the second receiving groove, the second bracket being retained in the second retaining groove.

[0013] In one possible implementation: the control component includes a circuit board, a control module, and a signal transmission module. The circuit board is mounted on the substrate, and the control module and the signal transmission module are mounted on the circuit board. The control module is connected to the signal transmission module, the magnetic signal detection device, and the electronic body signal.

[0014] An electronic product includes the electronic body and the above-mentioned rotary control component, wherein the control component of the rotary control component is signal-connected to the electronic body.

[0015] This application sets up the rotary control component and the electronic body independently, allowing them to be used, stored, and transported separately. This not only avoids the electronic product being too bulky but also facilitates its storage and transportation. Furthermore, a magnetic component is mounted on the rotating component, and a magnetic signal detection component is mounted on the substrate. When the rotating component rotates relative to the substrate, the magnetic component also rotates relative to the magnetic signal detection component, allowing the magnetic signal detection component to detect changes in the magnetic field of the magnetic component. Simultaneously, the control component is directly mounted on the substrate or the rotating component, enabling the rotary control component to not only acquire signals but also directly process the acquired signals. This allows it to directly send control signals to the electronic body to control the electronic body to execute corresponding instructions. This not only avoids the need for a relay station between the rotary control component and the electronic body for signal processing and control signal transmission but also allows the rotary control component to be paired with different electronic bodies, improving its applicability.

Implementation Method

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0025] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein in the specification of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "or / and" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0027] Some embodiments of this application are described in detail. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1, Embodiment 1 provides an electronic product 200, which can be applied to various electronic fields such as entertainment and exercise. The electronic product 200 includes an electronic body 10 and a rotary control component 100a. The rotary control component 100a is independently configured from the electronic body 10 and can be used remotely relative to the electronic body 10. The rotary control component 100a includes a control component 40, which is signal-connected to the electronic body 10.

[0029] As the actuator of the electronic product 200, the rotary control component 100a can be driven by the user to perform rotation and other actions by applying external force to the rotary control component 100a. The rotary control component 100a can record its own rotation angle and other attitude changes, and then transmit the attitude changes to the control component 40. The control component 40 processes the attitude changes and generates a control signal, and then transmits the control signal to the electronic body 10, which executes the corresponding instructions.

[0030] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, Embodiment 1 provides a rotary control component 100a for information interaction with the aforementioned electronic body 10. The rotary control component 100a includes a substrate 20, a rotating member 30, a magnetic member 50, a magnetic signal detection member 60, and a control component 40.

[0031] The rotating member 30 is rotatably connected to one side of the substrate 20. The user can drive the rotating member 30 to rotate, thereby causing a change in its posture. A magnetic member 50 is disposed on the rotating member 30 and can generate a magnetic field. When the rotating member 30 rotates, the magnetic field generated by the magnetic member 50 changes. A magnetic signal detection member 60 is disposed on the substrate 20. The magnetic signal detection member 60 is located within the magnetic field of the magnetic member 50 and is configured to detect changes in the magnetic field of the magnetic member 50.

[0032] The control component 40 is disposed on the substrate 20 or the rotating member 30, and the control component 40 is signal connected to the magnetic signal detection member 60 and the electronic body 10. The control component 40 is configured to receive the magnetic field change signal detected by the magnetic signal detection member 60, process the magnetic field change signal into a control signal, and the control component 40 is also configured to transmit the control signal to the electronic body 10 to control the electronic body 10 to execute corresponding instructions.

[0033] Thus, this application sets the rotary control component 100a and the electronic body 10 separately, so that the two can be used, stored and transported separately. This not only avoids the electronic product 200 from being too large, but also facilitates the storage and transportation of the electronic product 200. In addition, the magnetic component 50 is mounted on the rotating component 30, and the magnetic signal detection component 60 is mounted on the substrate 20. When the rotating component 30 rotates relative to the substrate 20, the magnetic component 50 also rotates relative to the magnetic signal detection component 60, so that the magnetic signal detection component 60 can detect the change in the magnetic field of the magnetic component 50. Meanwhile, the control component 40 is directly mounted on the base plate 20 or the rotating component 30, enabling the rotary control component 100a to not only acquire signals but also directly process the acquired signals, thereby directly sending control signals to the electronic body 10 to control the electronic body 10 to directly execute corresponding instructions. This not only avoids setting up a relay station between the rotary control component 100a and the electronic body 10 to realize the processing of acquired signals and the transmission of control signals, but also enables the rotary control component 100a to be paired with different electronic bodies 10, improving the applicability of the rotary control component 100a.

[0034] Referring again to Figures 2 to 5, in one embodiment, the substrate 20 is a circular plate or a square plate, and a mounting cavity 22 is provided in the substrate 20, and the control component 40 is housed in the mounting cavity 22.

[0035] A mounting opening 23 is provided on the side of the substrate 20 away from the rotating member 30. The mounting opening 23 communicates with the mounting cavity 22 to facilitate the placement and removal of components such as the control assembly 40 in the mounting cavity 22. The rotary control assembly 100a also includes a mounting cover 90, which is detachably connected to the substrate 20 by fasteners such as bolts, and seals the mounting opening 23.

[0036] Further, the control component 40 includes a circuit board 41, a control module 42, and a signal transmission module 43.

[0037] The circuit board 41 can be fixed to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 22 by means of adhesive bonding, bolts, screws, etc. The control module 42 and the signal transmission module 43 are mounted on the circuit board 41, and the control module 42 and the signal transmission module 43 are electrically connected through wires on the circuit board 41, further realizing signal transmission between the control module 42 and the signal transmission module 43. The magnetic signal detection element 60 is wired to the circuit board 41, so that the magnetic signal detection element 60 and the control module 42 are electrically connected through wires, further realizing signal transmission between the control module 42 and the magnetic signal detection element 60.

[0038] The signal transmission module 43 is connected to the electronic body 10 via wireless connection technology such as Bluetooth. After the magnetic signal detection device 60 detects the magnetic field change signal, the magnetic signal detection device 60 transmits the magnetic field change signal to the control module 42. The control module 42 processes the magnetic field change signal to obtain a control signal, and then the control module 42 transmits the control signal to the electronic body 10 through the signal transmission module 43, thereby directly controlling the electronic body 10 to execute the corresponding instructions.

[0039] The magnetic signal detection element 60 is a Hall sensor. The Hall sensor's detection of magnetic field changes and the control module 42's processing of the magnetic field change signal are common methods in the prior art. Those skilled in the art can design accordingly based on actual application conditions. For example, the magnetic field can be decomposed according to three mutually perpendicular X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis in a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. The magnetic signal detection element 60 detects the changes in the magnetic field components along the X and Y axes, and the control module 42 calculates the rotation angle and direction of the rotating element 30 based on the component changes detected by the magnetic signal detection element 60. It is worth noting that the direction of the Z-axis is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z of the rotating element 30. Simultaneously, the control module 42 has preset control signals corresponding to the commands for each attitude change of the rotating element 30. After retrieving the corresponding control signal based on the calculated attitude change, the control module 42 transmits the control signal to the electronic body 10 through the signal transmission module 43.

[0040] Further, the instructions executed by the electronic main body 10 can be action instructions or display instructions. Action instructions refer to the electronic main body 10 being used as an entertainment product, where the electronic screen of the electronic main body 10 displays characters capable of performing different actions, and the user controls these characters to perform corresponding actions by rotating the rotating component 30. Display instructions refer to the electronic main body 10 being used as a health product, where, when the user controls the rotating component 30 to rotate, the control module 42 calculates data such as calories burned and other exercise data based on the rotation angle of the rotating component 30, and then the control module 42 controls the electronic main body 10 to display the corresponding calorie value.

[0041] It is understood that, in another embodiment, the mounting cavity 22 may also be formed within the rotating member 30, thereby mounting the control component 40 within the rotating member 30. The control component 40 within the rotating member 30 can remotely connect with the magnetic signal detection element 60 on the substrate 20 via Bluetooth or other means.

[0042] Furthermore, in another embodiment, the control module 42 may have at least two built-in modes, such as an entertainment mode and a health management mode, and set a corresponding algorithm module based on each mode. When the rotary control component 100a is used in conjunction with the electronic main body 10 used for entertainment, the user can select the entertainment mode built into the rotary control component 100a, so that when the user operates the rotating part 30 to rotate, the control module 42 can issue corresponding action commands. When the rotary control component 100a is used in conjunction with the electronic main body 10 used for health management, the user can select the health management mode built into the rotary control component 100a, so that when the user operates the rotating part 30 to rotate, the control module 42 can issue corresponding display commands.

[0043] Thus, the rotary control component 100a of this application can preset multiple modes in the control module 42, and has preset algorithm modules corresponding to each mode, which can directly calculate the command signal in the corresponding mode according to the attitude change of the rotating part 30, so that the rotary control component 100a can work based on different usage scenarios, improve the applicability of the rotary control component 100a, and can be used with different types of products.

[0044] Referring again to Figures 2 to 4, in one embodiment, the rotating member 30 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the substrate 20 along the direction of gravity. The rotating member 30 can be a circular plate, a square plate, a columnar member, etc., and its specific shape can be selected according to actual design requirements. The magnetic member 50 is annular in shape, and the axis of the magnetic member 50 is parallel to the rotation axis Z of the rotating member 30. The magnetic member 50 has an N pole portion and an S pole portion, both of which are semi-circular in shape, so that the N pole portion and the S pole portion constitute an annular magnetic member 50.

[0045] In some embodiments, the rotating member 30 can be used as a knob, and the user can rotate the rotating member 30 by hand.

[0046] In some other embodiments, the rotating member 30 can be used as a rotating pedal, and the user can drive the rotating member 30 to rotate by stepping on it.

[0047] Referring again to Figures 2 to 4, in one embodiment, the rotary control assembly 100a further includes a first bracket 70 and a second bracket 80. The first bracket 70 is detachably connected to the rotating member 30, and the magnetic member 50 is disposed on the first bracket 70. The second bracket 80 is detachably connected to the substrate 20, and the magnetic signal detection member 60 is disposed on the second bracket 80. In this way, the magnetic member 50 and the magnetic signal detection member 60 can be quickly disassembled and assembled by disassembling and assembling the first bracket 70 and the second bracket 80, which facilitates the replacement of the magnetic member 50 and the magnetic signal detection member 60 with appropriate models or sizes according to actual conditions.

[0048] Further, a first mounting groove 71 is formed on the side of the first bracket 70 near the substrate 20, and the extending direction of the first mounting groove 71 is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z. The magnetic component 50 is housed in the first mounting groove 71, and the outer peripheral surface of the magnetic component 50 abuts against the inner wall of the first mounting groove 71 to limit the magnetic component 50. The magnetic component 50 can be fixed to the first bracket 70 by means of adhesive bonding or the like.

[0049] A second mounting groove 81 is provided on the side of the second bracket 80 near the rotating member 30, and the extension direction of the second mounting groove 81 is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z. The magnetic signal detection member 60 is housed in the second mounting groove 81, and the outer peripheral surface of the magnetic signal detection member 60 abuts against the inner wall of the second mounting groove 81 to limit the magnetic signal detection member 60. The magnetic signal detection member 60 can also be fixed to the second bracket 80 by means of adhesive bonding or the like.

[0050] Referring again to Figures 2 to 4, in one embodiment, a rotating groove 31 is provided on the side of the rotating member 30 near the substrate 20. The rotating groove 31 is cylindrical in shape, and its extension direction is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z. A second protrusion 21 is provided on the side of the substrate 20 near the rotating member 30. The second protrusion 21 is cylindrical and is adapted to the rotating groove 31. The extension direction of the second protrusion 21 is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z. The second protrusion 21 is rotatably received in the rotating groove 31, and a rotating bearing may be provided between the outer peripheral surface of the second protrusion 21 and the inner peripheral surface of the rotating groove 31.

[0051] A first retaining groove 310 is provided on the bottom wall of the rotating groove 31, and the extension direction of the first retaining groove 310 is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z. The first bracket 70 is retained in the first retaining groove 310 to limit the position of the first bracket 70. In addition, both the bottom walls of the first bracket 70 and the first retaining groove 310 can be provided with connecting holes, so as to fix the first bracket 70 to the bottom wall of the first retaining groove 310 by fasteners such as bolts, so as to prevent the first bracket 70 from shaking.

[0052] A second receiving groove 210 is provided at one end of the second protrusion 21 near the rotating member 30. A second retaining groove 211 is provided on the bottom wall of the second receiving groove 210. The extending directions of both the second receiving groove 210 and the retaining groove 211 are parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z. The second bracket 80 is retained in the second retaining groove 211 to limit the position of the second bracket 80. In addition, connecting holes can be provided on the bottom walls of both the second bracket 80 and the retaining groove 211, so that the second bracket 80 can be fixed to the bottom wall of the second retaining groove 211 by bolts or other fasteners to prevent the second bracket 80 from shaking.

[0053] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, Embodiment 2 provides a rotary control component 100b, including a substrate 20, a rotating component 30, a magnetic component 50, a magnetic signal detection component 60, a first support 70, and a second support 80.

[0054] Along the direction of gravity, the rotating member 30 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the substrate 20. A first protrusion 32 protrudes from the side of the rotating member 30 near the substrate 20, and a second protrusion 21 protrudes from the side of the substrate 20 near the rotating member 30. Both the first protrusion 32 and the second protrusion 21 are cylindrical structures, and the extending directions of both the first protrusion 32 and the second protrusion 21 are parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z.

[0055] A second receiving groove 210 is provided at one end of the second protrusion 21 near the rotating member 30. The extension direction of the second receiving groove 210 is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z. The first protrusion 32 is rotatably received in the second receiving groove 210. A rotating bearing can be provided between the outer peripheral surface of the first protrusion 32 and the inner peripheral surface of the second receiving groove 210.

[0056] A first receiving groove 320 is provided at one end of the first protrusion 32 near the substrate 20. The extending direction of the first receiving groove 320 is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis Z. A first holding groove 310 is provided on the bottom wall of the first receiving groove 320. The first bracket 70 is held in the first holding groove 310 to limit the position of the first bracket 70.

[0057] Further, the mounting cavity 22 is connected to the second receiving groove 210, and the second bracket 80 is connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 22 on the side near the second receiving groove 210. A second holding groove 211 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting cavity 22 on the side near the second receiving groove 210, and the second bracket 80 is held in the second holding groove 211 to limit the position of the second bracket 80. In addition, the second holding groove 211 is connected to the second receiving groove 210, and the diameter of the opening connecting the second receiving groove 210 and the second holding groove 211 is larger than the outer diameter of the magnetic signal detection element 60, so that the magnetic signal detection element 60 is at least partially located in the second receiving groove 210, which facilitates the magnetic signal detection element 60 to sense the change in the magnetic field of the magnetic element 50.

[0058] Apart from the above structure, the other structures and principles of Embodiment 2 are the same as those of Embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0059] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the above preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions to the technical solutions of this application should not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application, and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic product of this application in one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotary control component of this application in Embodiment 1.

[0019] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the rotary control component of this application in Embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the rotary control component of this application in Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of signal transmission of the rotary control component of this application in Embodiment 1.

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the rotary control component of this application in Embodiment 2.

[0023] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the rotary control component of this application in Embodiment 2.

Claims

1. A rotary control component for interacting with an electronic body; The improvement lies in that the rotary control assembly includes: a substrate; a rotating member rotatably connected to one side of the substrate; a magnetic member disposed on the rotating member, the magnetic field generated by the magnetic member changing with the rotation of the rotating member; a magnetic signal detection member disposed on the substrate, the magnetic signal detection member being located within the magnetic field of the magnetic member and configured to detect the change in the magnetic field of the magnetic member; and a control assembly disposed on the substrate or the rotating member, the control assembly being signal-connected to the magnetic signal detection member and the electronic body, the control assembly being configured to receive the magnetic field change signal detected by the magnetic signal detection member and process the magnetic field change signal into a control signal, the control assembly being further configured to transmit the control signal to the electronic body to control the electronic body to execute corresponding instructions; the rotary control assembly further includes a first bracket and a second bracket; the first bracket is detachably connected to the rotating member, the magnetic member being disposed on the first bracket; and / or, the second bracket is detachably connected to the substrate, the magnetic signal detection member being disposed on the second bracket.

2. The rotary control assembly as described in claim 1, wherein: The axis of the magnetic component is arranged parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotating component.

3. The rotary control assembly as described in claim 1, wherein: The first bracket has a first mounting groove on the side near the substrate, and the magnetic component is housed in the first mounting groove; and / or, the second bracket has a second mounting groove on the side near the rotating component, and the magnetic signal detection component is housed in the second mounting groove.

4. The rotary control assembly as described in claim 1, wherein: The rotating member has a first protrusion on the side near the substrate, and the substrate has a second protrusion on the side near the rotating member. The second protrusion has a second receiving groove at one end near the rotating member, and the first protrusion is rotatably received in the second receiving groove.

5. The rotary control assembly as described in claim 4, wherein: The substrate has a mounting cavity, the control component is housed in the mounting cavity, the mounting cavity is connected to the second receiving groove, the second bracket is connected to the inner wall of the mounting cavity near the second receiving groove, and the magnetic signal detection element is at least partially located in the second receiving groove.

6. The rotary control assembly as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The first protrusion has a first receiving groove at one end near the substrate, and the first bracket is connected to the bottom wall of the first receiving groove.

7. The rotary control assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The rotating member has a rotating groove on the side near the substrate, and the substrate has a second protrusion on the side near the rotating member, which is rotatably received in the rotating groove; the bottom wall of the rotating groove has a first retaining groove, and the first bracket is retained in the first retaining groove; the end of the second protrusion near the rotating member has a second receiving groove, and the bottom wall of the second receiving groove has a second retaining groove, which is retained in the second retaining groove.

8. The rotary control assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The control component includes a circuit board, a control module, and a signal transmission module. The circuit board is mounted on the substrate, and the control module and the signal transmission module are mounted on the circuit board. The control module is connected to the signal transmission module, the magnetic signal detection device, and the electronic main body.

9. An electronic product, improved in that it includes the electronic body and a rotary control component as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a control component of the rotary control component is signal-connected to the electronic body.

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