Tactile sensing glove

Abstract

The invention discloses a touch sensing glove which comprises a main body, a deformation fastening structure, a control panel and an adjusting part, the deformation fastening structure is connected with the main body and electrically connected with the control panel, and the adjusting part is arranged between the deformation fastening structure and the control panel. The adjusting piece is used for adjusting the current of the deformation fastening structure so that the deformation fastening structure can be attached to or loosen the hand. According to the touch sensing glove, the adjusting piece is arranged to be matched with the deformation fastening structure, the adjusting piece adjusts the current of the deformation fastening structure, so that the deformation fastening structure can deform, the deformation fastening structure can be attached to the hand, and therefore the touch sensing glove can be adjusted to be attached to the palm of any size; the touch sensing glove is more flexible and convenient to use, and the operation precision is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of VR virtual reality, and in particular to a tactile sensing glove. Background Art

[0002] VR virtual reality technology is a computer simulation system that can create and experience a virtual world. It uses computers to generate a virtual environment. It is a system simulation of multi-source information fusion, interactive three-dimensional dynamic vision and entity behavior, which allows users to immerse themselves in the environment. When implementing VR virtual reality technology, tactile perception gloves are necessary accessories for operating the characters or people in the generated virtual environment. When users enter the virtual environment through VR virtual devices, they need to wear tactile perception gloves to operate the characters or people in the virtual environment.

[0003] With the popularization of VR technology, more and more people are participating in VR technology, and the palm sizes of different people are different. For example, the palm of a middle-aged person is obviously larger than that of a minor. A VR virtual device is usually equipped with only one pair of tactile sensing gloves. Therefore, when the same VR virtual device is used for different groups of people, the tactile sensing gloves of the VR virtual device cannot adapt to the palms of different groups of people at the same time. Therefore, the tactile sensing gloves in the prior art have the defect that they cannot fit palms of any size. Summary of the invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a tactile sensing glove to solve the problem that traditional tactile sensing gloves cannot fit palms of any size.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the tactile sensing gloves proposed in the present invention include a main body, a deformable fastening structure, a control panel and an adjusting member, wherein the deformable fastening structure is connected to the main body, the deformable fastening structure is electrically connected to the control panel, and the adjusting member is arranged between the deformable fastening structure and the control panel, and the adjusting member is used to adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure so that the deformable fastening structure fits or releases the hand.

[0006] Optionally, the main body includes two connection layers, the peripheries of the two connection layers are connected and an installation space is formed between the two connection layers, and the deformable fastening structure is arranged in the installation space.

[0007] Optionally, the main body has a finger portion and a wrist portion, and the deformable fastening structure includes a first fastener and a second fastener, the first fastener is arranged corresponding to the finger portion, and the second fastener is arranged corresponding to the wrist portion.

[0008] Optionally, the finger portion includes a plurality of knuckles, and each of the knuckles is correspondingly provided with a first fastener.

[0009] Optionally, the first fastener is used to move two ends of the first fastener closer to each other to form an arc structure when the control board is powered on, and the adjusting member is used to adjust the current of the first fastener to adjust the distance between the two ends of the first fastener.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting layer is made of insulating material.

[0011] Optionally, the tactile sensing glove further comprises a flexible circuit board, one end of the flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the adjusting member, and the other end of the flexible circuit board is electrically connected to the deformable fastening structure.

[0012] Optionally, the adjusting member is a sliding rheostat, and the sliding piece of the sliding rheostat is moved to adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure.

[0013] Optionally, the tactile sensing glove further includes a power supply, and the control panel is electrically connected to the power supply.

[0014] Optionally, the two sides of the main body are the palm side and the back side, respectively, and the control panel is located on the back side; the tactile sensing glove also includes an anti-slip pad, which is connected to the main body and is located on the palm side.

[0015] In the technical solution of the present invention, the main body matches the shape of a human hand, and the user can put his hand into the main body. The deformable fastening structure is installed and fixed by connecting with the main body. The deformable fastening structure is electrically connected to the control board, and the deformable fastening structure and the control board are provided with an adjusting member. The adjusting member is used to adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure so that the deformable fastening structure deforms, thereby making the deformable fastening structure fit or loosen the hand.

[0016] During use, the user increases the current of the deformable fastening structure through the adjustment member, so that the deformable fastening structure is heated and tightened. When the user feels that the tightening degree is appropriate, the user stops adjusting the adjustment member to keep the current current on. When the user needs to take off the tactile sensing gloves, the user reduces the current of the deformable fastening structure through the adjustment member, or directly disconnects the current of the deformable fastening structure, so that the deformable fastening structure returns to the open state, and the user can take the hand out of the tactile sensing gloves.

[0017] The present invention cooperates with an adjusting member by arranging an adjusting member and a deformable fastening structure. The adjusting member adjusts the current of the deformable fastening structure so that the deformable fastening structure can be deformed, so that the deformable fastening structure can fit the hand, thereby realizing that the tactile sensing gloves can be adjusted to fit the palm of any size, making the use of the tactile sensing gloves more flexible and convenient, and improving the precision during operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tactile sensing glove according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a first fastener in a tactile sensing glove according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the connection structure of the first fastener according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0023] Label name Label name 100 Tactile Sensing Gloves 20 Deformation fastening structure 10 main body 21 First fastener 11 Connection Layer 22 Second fastener 12 Installation space 30 Control Panel 13 Finger 40 Adjustment parts 14 Wrist 50 Flexible circuit board 15 Palm

[0024] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0027] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0028] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that ordinary technicians in the field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0030] In the present invention, the descriptions of directions such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", and "right" are as follows: Figure 1 The directions shown are for reference only and are used to explain the Figure 1 The relative position relationship between the components in the shown posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0031] The invention provides a tactile sensing glove.

[0032] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the tactile sensing glove 100 includes a main body 10, a deformable fastening structure 20, a control panel 30 and an adjusting member 40. The deformable fastening structure 20 is connected to the main body 10, the deformable fastening structure 20 is electrically connected to the control panel 30, and the adjusting member 40 is arranged between the deformable fastening structure 20 and the control panel 30. The adjusting member 40 is used to adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure 20 so that the deformable fastening structure 20 fits or releases the hand.

[0033] The main body 10 matches the shape of a human hand, and the user can put his hand into the main body 10. The deformable fastening structure 20 is installed and fixed by connecting with the main body 10. The deformable fastening structure 20 is electrically connected to the control board 30, and the deformable fastening structure 20 and the control board 30 are provided with an adjusting member 40. The adjusting member 40 is used to adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure 20, so that the deformable fastening structure 20 is deformed, so that the deformable fastening structure 20 fits or releases the hand.

[0034] During use, the user increases the current of the deformable fastening structure 20 through the adjusting member 40, so that the deformable fastening structure 20 is heated and tightened. When the user feels that the tightening degree is appropriate, the user stops adjusting the adjusting member 40 to keep the current conducting. When the user needs to take off the tactile sensing glove 100, the user reduces the current of the deformable fastening structure 20 through the adjusting member 40, or directly disconnects the current of the deformable fastening structure 20, so that the deformable fastening structure 20 returns to the open state, and the user can take the hand out of the tactile sensing glove 100.

[0035] The present invention cooperates with an adjusting member 40 and a deformable fastening structure 20. The adjusting member 40 adjusts the current of the deformable fastening structure 20 so that the deformable fastening structure 20 can be deformed, so that the deformable fastening structure 20 can fit the hand, thereby achieving that the tactile sensing glove 100 can be adjusted to fit the palm of any size, making the use of the tactile sensing glove 100 more flexible and convenient, and improving the precision during operation.

[0036] Specifically, the deformable fastening structure 20 is made of a memory alloy. The memory alloy is a material that undergoes phase change when subjected to mechanical stress or temperature change. The memory alloy will remember its initial shape and return to its original shape when conditions return to normal.

[0037] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The main body 10 includes two connecting layers 11 , the peripheries of the two connecting layers 11 are connected and an installation space 12 is formed between the two connecting layers 11 , and the deformable fastening structure 20 is arranged in the installation space 12 .

[0038] The main body 10 includes two connecting layers 11, and the two connecting layers 11 are an inner layer and an outer layer, respectively, and the inner layer fits the hand. The peripheries of the two connecting layers 11 are connected, and an installation space 12 is formed between the two connecting layers 11. Specifically, the peripheries of the two connecting layers 11 are sewn so that the two connecting layers 11 are tightly and reliably connected together. The deformable fastening structure 20 is arranged in the installation space 12 to prevent the deformable fastening structure 20 from directly contacting the user's hand skin and causing burns or scratches to the user, making the use of the deformable fastening structure 20 more convenient and improving the comfort of the user wearing the tactile perception glove 100.

[0039] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The main body 10 has a finger portion 13 and a wrist portion 14 , and the deformable fastening structure 20 includes a first fastener 21 and a second fastener 22 . The first fastener 21 is arranged corresponding to the finger portion 13 , and the second fastener 22 is arranged corresponding to the wrist portion 14 .

[0040] The main body 10 has a finger portion 13 and a wrist portion 14, the finger portion 13 matches the shape of a human finger, and the wrist matches the shape of a human wrist. The first fastener 21 is arranged corresponding to the finger portion 13, the first fastener 21 matches the shape of the finger, and the first fastener 21 is used to fit the finger of the human body. The user increases the current of the first fastener 21 through the adjustment member 40, so that the first fastener 21 is heated and tightened. When the user feels that the degree of tightness between the first fastener 21 and the finger is appropriate, the user stops adjusting the adjustment member 40 to keep the current current on. When the user needs to take off the tactile sensing glove 100, the current of the first fastener 21 is reduced through the adjustment member 40, or the current of the first fastener 21 is directly disconnected, so that the first fastener 21 returns to the open state, so that the first fastener 21 releases the finger, and the user can take the hand out of the tactile sensing glove 100.

[0041] The second fastener 22 is arranged corresponding to the wrist 14, and the second fastener 22 matches the shape of the wrist. The second fastener 22 is used to fit the wrist of the human body. Through the cooperation of the first fastener 21 and the second fastener 22, the tactile sensing glove 100 fits tightly to the user's hand, so that a pair of tactile sensing gloves 100 can be suitable for palms of different sizes.

[0042] Specifically, the main body 10 further includes a palm portion 15, and the control panel 30 is disposed on the palm portion 15. The palm portion 15 is relatively flat and has a large area, and the control panel 30 is disposed on the palm portion 15, which facilitates the installation and use of the control panel 30.

[0043] Based on the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 The finger portion 13 includes a plurality of finger joints, and each finger joint is correspondingly provided with a first fastener 21.

[0044] The finger portion 13 matches the shape of a human finger and includes a plurality of knuckles, each of which is provided with a corresponding first fastener 21, so that the tactile sensing glove 100 can fit closely to each knuckle of the user, can capture the movement of each knuckle of the user, and improve the precision of the tactile sensing glove 100.

[0045] Based on the above embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The first fastener 21 is used to control the two ends of the control board 30 to approach each other to form an arc structure when power is supplied, and the adjustment member 40 is used to adjust the current of the first fastener 21 to adjust the distance between the two ends of the first fastener 21.

[0046] When the control board 30 is powered on, the two ends of the first fastener 21 bend toward each other to form an arc structure, so that the first fastener 21 can be placed outside the finger joint. The adjustment member 40 is used to adjust the current of the first fastener 21 to adjust the distance between the two ends of the first fastener 21, so that the first fastener 21 can fit or loosen the user's finger joint.

[0047] The user increases the current of the first fastener 21 through the adjustment member 40, so that the first fastener 21 is heated and tightened, and the distance between the two ends of the first fastener 21 is reduced. When the user feels that the tightness between the first fastener 21 and the finger is appropriate, the user stops adjusting the adjustment member 40 to keep the current on. When the user needs to take off the tactile sensing glove 100, the current of the first fastener 21 is reduced through the adjustment member 40, or the current of the first fastener 21 is directly disconnected, so that the first fastener 21 returns to the open state, the distance between the two ends of the first fastener 21 increases, and the fingers are released, and the user can take the hand out of the tactile sensing glove 100.

[0048] Specifically, the connection layer 11 is made of elastic material, and the connection layer 11 can produce elastic deformation according to the deformation of the first fastener 21. The two connection layers 11 are an inner layer and an outer layer, respectively, and the first fastener 21 is bonded to the outer layer by a connection adhesive, so that the first fastener 21 can be fixed on the main body 10, and the first fastener 21 can be tightened and opened. Alternatively, the first fastener 21 is bonded to the outer layer by a connection adhesive, and the middle part of the first fastener 21 is bonded to the inner layer by a connection adhesive, so that the connection between the first fastener 21 and the main body 10 is more stable and reliable, and at the same time, the two ends of the first fastener 21 can still be close to or away from each other to change the distance between the two ends of the first fastener 21, so that the first fastener 21 can be tightened and opened.

[0049] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 The connection layer 11 is made of insulating material to improve the safety and reliability of the tactile sensing glove 100 and avoid accidents such as leakage and breakdown that may cause injury to the user. Specifically, the connection layer 11 is made of silicone, which has excellent electrical insulation properties, good heat resistance, is easy to obtain, and is safe and non-toxic.

[0050] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The tactile sensing glove 100 further includes a flexible circuit board 50 , one end of the flexible circuit board 50 is electrically connected to the adjusting member 40 , and the other end of the flexible circuit board 50 is electrically connected to the deformable fastening structure 20 .

[0051] The flexible circuit board 50 (FPC) is a highly reliable and highly flexible printed circuit board made of polyimide or polyester film as a substrate. FPC is also called a soft circuit board or a flexible circuit board. It is favored for its excellent properties such as light weight, thin thickness, and free bending and folding. One end of the flexible circuit board 50 is electrically connected to the adjustment member 40, and the other end of the flexible circuit board 50 is electrically connected to the deformable fastening structure 20. The flexible circuit board 50 is connected between the adjustment member 40 and the deformable fastening structure 20, so that the adjustment member 40 can adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure 20.

[0052] Specifically, one flexible circuit board 50 may be connected to the first fasteners 21 on multiple knuckles of one finger, or one flexible circuit board 50 may be arranged between two adjacent knuckles.

[0053] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The adjusting member 40 is a sliding rheostat, and the slider of the sliding rheostat is moved to adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure 20. The sliding rheostat can be a sliding type or a rotating type. When the slider of the sliding rheostat moves to the maximum resistance, the current passing through the circuit is the minimum; when the slider of the sliding rheostat moves to the minimum resistance, the current passing through the circuit is the maximum. By moving the slider of the sliding rheostat, the current in the circuit is adjusted, thereby adjusting the current of the deformable fastening structure 20, so that the deformable fastening structure 20 is attached to or released from the hand.

[0054] Specifically, the adjusting portion of the sliding rheostat is exposed outside the installation space 12 to facilitate the user to adjust the slider, and the other portions may be located inside the installation space 12 .

[0055] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The tactile sensing glove 100 also includes a power source (not shown), and the control panel 30 is electrically connected to the power source. The power source is used to supply power to the control panel 30, and the power source can be a detachable battery, which is convenient for replacement and carrying, so that the user's activities are not restricted by the power cord. The power source can also be an external power source through the power cord, making the tactile sensing glove 100 more lightweight, reducing the weight of the tactile sensing glove 100, and allowing the user to perform hand movements more smoothly.

[0056] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The two sides of the main body 10 are the palm side and the back side, and the control panel 30 is located on the back side; the tactile sensing glove 100 also includes an anti-slip pad (not shown), which is connected to the main body 10 and is located on the palm side.

[0057] One side of the main body 10 is the palm side, and the other side of the main body 10 is the back side. The control panel 30 is located on the back side. The back area is large and relatively flat, which is convenient for installing the control panel 30. The anti-skid pad is connected to the main body 10 to achieve its installation and fixation. The anti-skid pad is located on the palm side. By setting the anti-skid pad to prevent slipping, it is convenient for users to grasp the VR virtual device, making the use of the tactile perception glove 100 more convenient.

[0058] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tactile sensing glove, characterized in that: The tactile sensing glove includes a main body, a deformable fastening structure, a control panel and an adjusting member, wherein the deformable fastening structure is connected to the main body, the deformable fastening structure is electrically connected to the control panel, and the adjusting member is arranged between the deformable fastening structure and the control panel, and the adjusting member is used to adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure so that the deformable fastening structure fits or releases the hand.

2. The tactile sensing glove according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body includes two connection layers, the peripheries of the two connection layers are connected and an installation space is formed between the two connection layers, and the deformable fastening structure is arranged in the installation space.

3. The tactile sensing glove according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body has a finger portion and a wrist portion, and the deformable fastening structure includes a first fastener and a second fastener, the first fastener is arranged corresponding to the finger portion, and the second fastener is arranged corresponding to the wrist portion.

4. The tactile sensing glove according to claim 3, characterized in that: The finger portion includes a plurality of knuckles, and each of the knuckles is correspondingly provided with a first fastener.

5. The tactile sensing glove according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first fastener is used to bring the two ends of the first fastener closer to each other to form an arc structure when the control board is powered on, and the adjusting member is used to adjust the current of the first fastener to adjust the distance between the two ends of the first fastener.

6. The tactile sensing glove according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting layer is made of insulating material.

7. The tactile sensing glove according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The tactile sensing glove further includes a flexible circuit board, one end of which is electrically connected to the adjusting member, and the other end of which is electrically connected to the deformable fastening structure.

8. The tactile sensing glove according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The adjusting member is a sliding rheostat, and the sliding piece of the sliding rheostat is moved to adjust the current of the deformable fastening structure.

9. The tactile sensing glove according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The tactile sensing glove also includes a power source, and the control board is electrically connected to the power source.

10. The tactile sensing glove according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The two sides of the main body are respectively a palm side and a back side, and the control panel is located on the back side; the tactile sensing glove also includes an anti-slip pad, which is connected to the main body and is located on the palm side.

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