Touch device and electronic product

Abstract

Disclosed are a touch device and an electronic product. The touch device comprises a touch assembly, a sliding frame and a guide rail, the touch assembly is fixedly connected with the sliding frame, and the sliding frame is provided with a sliding part for sliding cooperation with the guide rail, so that the touch assembly and the sliding frame can slide relative to the guide rail. The touch device can achieve good haptic feedback effect and has reliable structure connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, touch technology, and in particular a touch device and electronic product. Background Technology

[0002] Physical buttons on smart devices are decreasing, with users interacting more by directly touching the panel. During this interaction, the smart device provides feedback through sight, hearing, or touch. In terms of experience, haptic feedback is the most direct and effective.

[0003] Haptic feedback requires panel displacement, but in existing structures, the connection between the panel and the terminal device (i.e., smart device) is very tight, greatly limiting or even completely eliminating possible displacement between the panel and the device structure to ensure the overall reliability requirements of the device. This makes it impossible to implement haptic feedback structures on such terminal devices, thereby reducing the interactivity of smart devices. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a touch device and electronic product that can provide good tactile feedback and has a reliable structural connection.

[0005] This application provides a touch device, which includes a touch component, a sliding frame, and a guide rail, wherein the touch component is fixedly connected to the sliding frame;

[0006] The sliding frame is provided with a sliding part for sliding cooperation with the guide rail, so that the touch component and the sliding frame can slide relative to the guide rail.

[0007] Furthermore, the touch component includes a touch panel and a panel that are fixedly connected, one of the touch panel and the panel being fixedly connected to the sliding frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the edge of the panel protrudes beyond the edge of the touchpad;

[0009] The sliding frame includes an annular frame, which is fixedly connected to the panel protruding from the edge of the touchpad.

[0010] Furthermore, the annular frame is a rectangular frame;

[0011] The rectangular frame has multiple sliding parts on its long side, which extend toward the inside or outside of the rectangular frame and are arranged sequentially along the long side of the rectangular frame. The guide rail has multiple parts that correspond to and cooperate with the multiple sliding parts one by one; or, the rectangular frame has sliding parts on its wide side.

[0012] Furthermore, the panel, the touchpad, and the sliding bracket are arranged sequentially, and the sliding bracket is fixedly connected to the touchpad.

[0013] Furthermore, the touchpad includes a circuit board and electronic components disposed on the circuit board;

[0014] The circuit board has a protruding cantilever on its edge. The electronic component includes a force sensor disposed on the side of the cantilever facing the sliding frame. The force sensor is configured to detect touch force information on the panel. The sliding frame has a first clearance hole to avoid the force sensor.

[0015] Furthermore, the guide rail includes a connected mounting section and a limiting section, the mounting section being fixed to the housing of the electronic device, and the limiting section being bent into a U-shape;

[0016] The cavity inside the U-shape forms a groove that slides and engages with the sliding part; or, the cavity inside the U-shape is provided with an insert with a slide rail, and the sliding part slides and engages with the slide rail.

[0017] Furthermore, the touchpad includes a circuit board and electronic components disposed on the circuit board;

[0018] The electronic components include a power unit and a force sensor. The power unit is configured to drive the touch component and the sliding frame to move. The force sensor is configured to detect the touch force information of the panel. The force sensor is a strain sensor, a piezoresistive sensor, or a piezoelectric sensor.

[0019] This application also provides an electronic product, which includes a housing and the aforementioned touch device, wherein the guide rail is fixed or integrally formed on the housing.

[0020] Furthermore, the electronic product also includes a buffer component disposed between the housing and the panel of the touch component, or between the housing and the sliding frame, or between the guide rail and the sliding frame, or between the guide rail and the panel.

[0021] Compared to some other technologies, this application has the following advantages:

[0022] The touch device provided in this application embodiment achieves relative movement of the touch components by mounting them on a sliding frame, thereby enabling haptic feedback. The sliding frame has a sliding part that cooperates with the guide rail, eliminating the need to modify the structure of the touch components, ensuring a secure and reliable installation, and improving the overall reliability of the touch device. The touch device provided in this application embodiment has a relatively simple structure, strong operability, and improves its practicality.

[0023] The electronic product provided in this application embodiment has the aforementioned touch device, which can provide tactile feedback, has good interactivity, and improves the user experience.

[0024] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solutions of this application and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solutions of this application and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of this application.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail structure described in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail structure described in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding frame described in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the touch device described in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the touch device described in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the touch device described in Embodiment 1 of this application. Figure 3 ;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Sectional view of AA;

[0033] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point C;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic product described in Embodiment 1 of this application;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail structure described in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding frame described in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding frame and guide rail cooperation described in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0038] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the touchpad structure described in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0039] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the interaction between the touchpad and the sliding frame as described in Embodiment 2 of this application;

[0040] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the interaction between the touch component and the sliding frame described in Embodiment 2 of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0041] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the interaction between the touch component and the sliding frame described in Embodiment 2 of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0042] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic product described in Embodiment 2 of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0043] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic product described in Embodiment 2 of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0044] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic product described in Embodiment 2 of this application. Figure 3 ;

[0045] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electronic product described in Embodiment 2 of this application. Figure 4 (Local structure)

[0046] Illustration:

[0047] 1-Touch assembly, 11-Touchpad, 111-Circuit board, 112-Cantilever, 113-Electronic component, 114-Power unit, 115-Force sensor, 12-Panel, 2-Sliding frame, 21-Annular frame, 22-Sliding part, 23-First clearance hole, 24-Second clearance hole, 25-Limiting frame, 3-Guide rail, 31-Mounting section, 311-Nut, 312-Screw hole, 32-Limiting section, 33-Insert, 4-Housing, 5-Buffer, 6-Adhesive layer. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

[0049] Example 1

[0050] This application provides a touch device, such as... Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the touch device includes a touch component 1, a sliding frame 2, and a guide rail 3. The touch component 1 is fixedly connected to the sliding frame 2. The sliding frame 2 is provided with a sliding part 22 for sliding cooperation with the guide rail 3, so that the touch component 1 and the sliding frame 2 can slide relative to the guide rail 3.

[0051] The touch component 1 is used to receive user pressure and provide tactile feedback. The slider 2 serves as a mounting bracket for mounting the touch component 1, facilitating its sliding motion to generate tactile feedback. The guide rail 3 is used for fixed installation in a designated location (e.g., inside the housing 4). In other words, the touch component 1 and the slider 2 slide relative to the guide rail 3, while the guide rail 3 remains stationary.

[0052] The sliding frame 2 and the guide rail 3 slide together, and the touch component 1 is installed on the sliding frame 2, thereby realizing the mobility of the touch component 1 and facilitating the touch component 1 to provide tactile feedback.

[0053] The touch device provided in this application embodiment achieves relative movement of the touch component 1 by mounting it on the sliding frame 2, thereby enabling the touch component 1 to provide tactile feedback. The sliding frame 2 has a sliding part 22 that cooperates with the guide rail 3, eliminating the need to modify the structure of the touch component 1, ensuring a secure and reliable installation of the touch component 1, and improving the overall reliability of the touch device. The touch device provided in this application embodiment has a relatively simple structure, strong operability, and improves the practicality of the touch device.

[0054] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the touch assembly 1 includes a touch panel 11 and a panel 12 that are fixedly connected, and one of the touch panel 11 and the panel 12 is fixedly connected to the sliding frame 2.

[0055] In practical use, the touch device is installed on the terminal product. The user directly touches and presses the panel 12. After receiving and detecting the user's press, the touch panel 11 analyzes and processes the data and then provides tactile feedback to achieve interaction with the user.

[0056] The touchpad 11 is mounted on the panel 12, and the panel 12 is then fixedly connected to the sliding bracket 2, such as... Figure 5 As shown. Of course, the touchpad 11 can also be fixedly connected to the sliding frame 2, that is, the touchpad 11 is directly mounted on the sliding frame 2, and the panel 12 is mounted on the housing 4 and abuts against the touchpad 11.

[0057] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the edge of the panel 12 protrudes beyond the edge of the touchpad 11; the sliding frame 2 includes an annular frame 21, which is fixedly connected to the edge of the panel 12 protruding beyond the touchpad 11.

[0058] When the touchpad 11 is mounted on the panel 12 and the panel 12 is fixedly connected to the sliding frame 2, the size of the panel 12 can be set to be larger than the size of the touchpad 11. In other words, the edge of the panel 12 protrudes from the edge of the touchpad 11. The protruding edge of the panel 12 is convenient to connect with the annular sliding frame 2 to achieve a tight connection between the three.

[0059] It should be understood that the sliding frame 2 may include a plurality of annular frames 21, one of which is fixedly connected to the panel 12 protruding from the edge of the touch panel 11, that is, one of the annular frames 21 is used to accommodate the touch panel 11, and the other annular frames 21 can be used to install other components.

[0060] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the annular frame 21 is a rectangular frame; multiple sliding parts 22 are provided on the long side of the rectangular frame, and the multiple sliding parts 22 extend toward the inner or outer side of the rectangular frame and are arranged sequentially along the long side of the rectangular frame; multiple guide rails 3 are provided and correspond one-to-one with the multiple sliding parts 22; or, sliding parts 22 are provided on the wide side of the rectangular frame.

[0061] The annular frame 21 can be a rectangular frame. It should be understood that the sliding frame 2 can include multiple annular frames 21, which can be the same rectangular frame or rectangular frames of different sizes.

[0062] Multiple sliding parts 22 are provided on the long side of the rectangular frame. In other words, the sliding frame 2 slides relative to the guide rail 3 along the long side of the rectangular frame. Figure 6 The B-direction is the sliding direction of the sliding frame 2. Multiple sliding parts 22 are provided, which correspond to and cooperate with multiple guide rails 3, improving the reliability and stability of sliding and avoiding skewing during sliding.

[0063] The sliding part 22 extends toward the inside of the rectangular frame, as shown. Figure 3 As shown, the size of the rectangular frame after setting the sliding part 22 is reduced, avoiding an excessively large rectangular frame size, which helps to reduce the size of the final product. Of course, the sliding part 22 can also extend outwards from the rectangular frame to adapt to different requirements.

[0064] Sliding parts 22 can be provided on both long sides of the rectangular frame. The panel 12 and the sliding frame 2 can be glued and fixed.

[0065] In addition to the above-mentioned arrangement, a sliding part 22 can also be provided on the wide side of the rectangular frame. In other words, the sliding frame 2 slides relative to the guide rail 3 along the wide side of the rectangular frame. Since the wide side is relatively short, the number of sliding parts 22 and guide rails 3 can both be set to one. Of course, the number of sliding parts 22 and guide rails 3 can also be set to multiple according to actual needs.

[0066] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the guide rail 3 includes a connected mounting section 31 and a limiting section 32. The mounting section 31 is fixed to the housing 4 of the electronic device, and the limiting section 32 is bent into a U-shape. The cavity inside the U-shape forms a groove that slides and engages with the sliding part 22. Alternatively, an insert 33 with a slide rail is provided inside the cavity inside the U-shape, and the sliding part 22 slides and engages with the slide rail.

[0067] Mounting section 31 is used to fix the guide rail 3 to the housing 4 of the terminal product, so that the housing 4 remains stationary together with the guide rail 3. Limiting section 32 is bent into a U-shape to form an area for sliding part 22 to slide. Nut 311 or screw hole 312 can be provided on mounting section 31 to facilitate installation.

[0068] The cavity inside the U-shape can be directly used as a sliding groove for the sliding part 22 to slide. The inner wall of the groove is made into a smooth surface to reduce sliding resistance. Alternatively, an insert 33 with a sliding track can be provided in the cavity inside the U-shape. The insert 33 is made of a smooth material, such as plastic, to reduce the sliding resistance and noise of the sliding part 22.

[0069] There is a gap between the sliding part 22 and the slide groove or slide track to facilitate the smooth sliding of the sliding part 22 and avoid jamming.

[0070] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the touch panel 11 includes a circuit board 111 and electronic components 113 disposed on the circuit board 111; the electronic components 113 include a power unit 114 and a force sensor 115. The power unit 114 is configured to drive the touch assembly 1 and the sliding frame 2 to move, and the force sensor 115 is configured to detect the touch force information of the panel 12. The force sensor 115 is a strain sensor, a piezoresistive sensor or a piezoelectric sensor.

[0071] Electronic component 113 is mounted on circuit board 111 to form a complete touchpad 11. Electronic component 113 includes force sensor 115, which is used to detect touch force information on panel 12 so that touchpad 11 can provide tactile feedback accordingly.

[0072] Electronic component 113 includes a power unit 114 and a force sensor 115. The power unit 114 is used to drive the touch component 1 and the sliding frame 2 to move. The driving force generated by the power unit 114 can be one or more of inertial force, electromagnetic attraction, electromagnetic attraction, thrust, and tension. The power unit 114 can be a motor, linear motor, electromagnetic motor, piezoelectric motor, etc.

[0073] In practical applications, the vibration direction of the motor is set parallel to the sliding direction. When the motor vibrates, the sliding frame 2 reciprocates in the guide rail 3.

[0074] The force sensor 115 can be selected from various types of sensors, such as strain sensors, piezoresistive sensors or piezoelectric sensors, all of which can detect user pressure. The diverse selection of force sensor 115 facilitates the formation of various types of touch devices to meet the needs of different scenarios.

[0075] This application also provides an electronic product, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the electronic product includes a housing 4 and the aforementioned touch device, with the guide rail 3 fixed or integrally formed on the housing 4.

[0076] The guide rail 3 can be a separate component, installed and fixed on the housing 4; or it can be a C-shaped structure formed by bending the edge of the housing 4, or an inner recess or outer protrusion structure carved out on the housing 4 as the guide rail 3.

[0077] The electronic product provided in this application embodiment has the aforementioned touch device, which can provide tactile feedback, has good interactivity, and improves the user experience.

[0078] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, the electronic product also includes a buffer 5, which is disposed between the housing 4 and the panel 12 of the touch component 1, or between the housing 4 and the sliding frame 2, or between the guide rail 3 and the sliding frame 2, or between the guide rail 3 and the panel 12.

[0079] A buffer 5 can be added to electronic products to ensure that the touch device can provide tactile feedback while preventing excessive displacement of the power unit 114 during vibration, which could cause the panel 12 to collide with the housing 4 and affect the user experience of the electronic product.

[0080] The buffer 5 can be positioned in various ways, such as between the housing 4 and the panel 12 of the touch component 1, between the housing 4 and the sliding bracket 2, between the guide rail 3 and the sliding bracket 2, or between the guide rail 3 and the panel 12. Regarding the installation location of the buffer 5: the buffer 5 can be installed on the panel 12 or the sliding bracket 2. The number of buffers 5 can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0081] A limiting frame 25 can be set on the sliding frame 2 for installing the buffer 5. After the buffer 5 is set, it is easy to leave a gap between the sliding part 22 and the slide or groove (in the Z direction) to ensure that the sliding part 22 slides smoothly.

[0082] Example 2

[0083] This application provides a touch device, such as... Figures 10 to 20 As shown, its main structure is the same as that of Embodiment 1; the main difference between the two is described here. The main difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 lies in the structure of the sliding frame 2 and the touch panel 11.

[0084] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figures 14 to 18 As shown, panel 12, touchpad 11 and sliding bracket 2 are arranged in sequence, and sliding bracket 2 is fixedly connected to touchpad 11.

[0085] The touchpad 11 is disposed between the panel 12 and the sliding bracket 2. The touchpad 11 is mounted on the sliding bracket 2. The panel 12 can be fixed to the sliding bracket 2 or fixed to the casing of the electronic product and thus abut against the touchpad 11.

[0086] The touchpad 11 and the sliding bracket 2 can be bonded and fixed together by the adhesive layer 6.

[0087] In one exemplary embodiment, such as Figures 11 to 15 As shown, the touch panel 11 includes a circuit board 111 and electronic components 113 disposed on the circuit board 111; the edge of the circuit board 111 is provided with a protruding cantilever 112, and the electronic components 113 include a force sensor 115 disposed on the side of the cantilever 112 facing the slide frame 2. The force sensor 115 is configured to detect touch force information on the panel 12, and the slide frame 2 is provided with a first avoidance hole 23 to avoid the force sensor 115.

[0088] Electronic component 113 is mounted on circuit board 111 to form a complete touchpad 11. Electronic component 113 includes a force sensor 115, which detects touch force information on panel 12 so that the touchpad 11 can provide corresponding tactile feedback. The force sensor 115 is mounted on a cantilever 112 at the edge of circuit board 111. It obtains touch force information (i.e., user pressure) on panel 12 by detecting the deformation of circuit board 111. The placement of the force sensor 115 provides sufficient space for other components on circuit board 111, indirectly reducing the size of circuit board 111. The force sensor 115 can be fixed to circuit board 111 by soldering.

[0089] A first clearance hole 23 for the clearance force sensor 115 is provided on the sliding frame 2 to facilitate the contact between the circuit board 111 and the sliding frame 2. This contact arrangement of the sliding frame 2 and the circuit board 111 greatly reduces the Z-axis dimension (i.e., thickness) of the touch device, which is beneficial for the layout of the touch device in the terminal product.

[0090] A second clearance hole 24 can be provided on the sliding frame 2 to avoid electronic components 113 on the circuit board 111.

[0091] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "one end", and "one side" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the structure referred to has a specific orientation, or is constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0092] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "assembly," and "installation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, the term "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0093] The embodiments described in this application are exemplary and not limiting, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more embodiments and implementations are possible within the scope of the embodiments described herein. Although many possible combinations of features are shown in the drawings and discussed in the detailed description, many other combinations of the disclosed features are also possible. Unless specifically limited, any feature or element of any embodiment may be used in combination with or in lieu of any other feature or element in any other embodiment.

[0094] This application includes and contemplates combinations of features and elements known to those skilled in the art. The embodiments, features, and elements disclosed in this application can also be combined with any conventional features or elements to form a unique technical solution as defined by the claims. Any feature or element of any embodiment can also be combined with features or elements from other technical solutions to form another unique technical solution as defined by the claims. Therefore, it should be understood that any feature shown and / or discussed in this application can be implemented individually or in any suitable combination. Therefore, the embodiments are not limited except by the limitations imposed by the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A touch device, comprising: It includes a touch component, a sliding frame, and a guide rail, wherein the touch component is fixedly connected to the sliding frame; The sliding frame is provided with a sliding part for sliding cooperation with the guide rail, so that the touch component and the sliding frame can slide relative to the guide rail; The touch component includes a touch panel and a panel fixedly connected, the panel, the touch panel and the sliding frame are arranged in sequence, and one of the touch panel and the panel is fixedly connected to the sliding frame; The touchpad includes a circuit board and electronic components disposed on the circuit board; The circuit board has a protruding cantilever on its edge. The electronic component includes a force sensor disposed on the side of the cantilever facing the sliding frame. The force sensor is configured to detect touch force information on the panel. The sliding frame has a first clearance hole to avoid the force sensor. 2.The touch device of claim 1, wherein, The edge of the panel protrudes beyond the edge of the touchpad; The sliding frame includes an annular frame, which is fixedly connected to the panel protruding from the edge of the touchpad. 3.The touch device of claim 2, wherein, The annular frame is a rectangular frame; The rectangular frame has multiple sliding parts on its long side, which extend toward the inside or outside of the rectangular frame and are arranged sequentially along the long side of the rectangular frame. The guide rail has multiple parts that correspond to and cooperate with the multiple sliding parts one by one; or, the rectangular frame has sliding parts on its wide side. 4.The touch device of claim 1, wherein, The sliding frame is fixedly connected to the touch panel.

5. The touch control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The guide rail includes a connected mounting section and a limiting section. The mounting section is configured to be fixed to the housing of the electronic device, and the limiting section is bent into a U-shape. The cavity inside the U-shape forms a groove that slides and engages with the sliding part; or, the cavity inside the U-shape is provided with an insert with a slide rail, and the sliding part slides and engages with the slide rail. 6.The touch device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The electronic component also includes a power unit configured to drive the touch component and the sliding frame to move, and the force sensor is a strain sensor, a piezoresistive sensor or a piezoelectric sensor.

7. An electronic product, characterized by It includes a housing and a touch device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the guide rail is fixed or integrally formed on the housing.

8. The electronic product of claim 7, wherein, It also includes a buffer, which is disposed between the housing and the panel of the touch component, or between the housing and the sliding frame, or between the guide rail and the sliding frame, or between the guide rail and the panel.

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