Electronic stylus

Abstract

The invention discloses an electronic touch pen which comprises a pen container provided with at least two input pens. The at least two input pen accommodating cavities are arranged in the pen container and are used for accommodating the input pens; the pen cap covers the top of the input pen accommodating cavity and is provided with an input pen outlet; the pen cap is provided with a first-stage pressing unit, and each input pen is provided with a second-stage pressing unit; when the first-stage pressing unit is pressed and the second-stage pressing unit of at least one input pen is pressed, the input pen corresponding to the second-stage pressing unit which is not pressed can be taken out. According to the scheme, the multiple input pens can coexist in the same pen container, the multiple input pens can be freely switched through the arrangement of the two stages of pressing units, and one input pen can be conveniently and independently taken out for use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic product. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of science and technology, stylus pens have become a common input device and are widely used in various electronic devices, such as tablet computers and smart phones. However, the existing stylus pens have relatively simple functions, usually only having basic operation functions such as writing and drawing, which are difficult to meet the diverse needs of users. Specifically, most of the current stylus pens only have one or a few functions. For example, some stylus pens can only be used for writing, while others can only be used for drawing. When users need to use multiple functions, they must prepare multiple different pens, which undoubtedly increases the burden on users. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the present application provides a multifunctional electronic stylus pen.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides an electronic touch pen, comprising a pen holder provided with at least two input pens; at least two input pen accommodating cavities arranged inside the pen holder for accommodating the input pens; a pen cover covering the top of the input pen accommodating cavity, the pen cover having an input pen outlet; the pen cover is provided with a first-level pressing unit, and each of the input pens is respectively provided with a second-level pressing unit; when the first-level pressing unit is pressed and the second-level pressing unit of at least one input pen is pressed, the input pen corresponding to the unpressed second-level pressing unit can be taken out.

[0005] As a further improvement, the pen cap is a rotating pen cap, and a partial area of ​​the rotating pen cap is provided with an input pen outlet. The rotating pen cap is configured to include a first working state and a second working state. In the first working state, the input pen outlet covers the top of one of the input pen accommodating cavities, and in the second working state, the input pen outlet covers the top of another input pen accommodating cavity.

[0006] As a further improvement, the input pen includes an input pen body and an input pen button inserted into the input pen body, and the second-level pressing unit is arranged between the input pen body and the input pen button.

[0007] As a further improvement, a pen barrel button for controlling the pen cap is provided on the pen barrel.

[0008] As a further improvement, the pen barrel button is connected to the pen cap via a gear assembly.

[0009] As a further improvement, the gear assembly includes a first gear connected to the pen barrel button and a second gear meshing with the first gear.

[0010] As a further improvement, the rotating pen cap is connected to the second gear via a connecting rod, and the second gear is sleeved on the connecting rod and coaxially arranged with the connecting rod.

[0011] As a further improvement, the first gear includes a first surface, a second surface and a gear surface arranged between the first surface and the second surface; the pen barrel button is connected to the first gear through a first connecting structure parallel to the first surface.

[0012] As a further improvement, the first connecting structure includes a first connecting rod for connecting to the first gear, a connecting rod sleeve mounted on the first connecting rod for connecting to the pen holder button, and a spring is arranged between the top of the first connecting rod and the end of the connecting rod sleeve.

[0013] As a further improvement, the pen barrel is provided with a guide rail parallel to the pen barrel button and used to move the pen barrel button left and right. The pen barrel button extends downward toward the surface of the pen barrel and is connected to the guide rail through a first connecting structure. Springs are respectively provided on both sides of the first connecting structure on the guide rail.

[0014] Beneficial effect: Multiple input pens in this solution can coexist in the same pen holder. Through the setting of the two-stage pressing unit, multiple input pens can be switched freely, making it convenient to take out one of the input pens for use separately. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Attached Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of the electronic stylus of the present invention; Attached Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the input pen button in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pen cover in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the state change of the spring in the pen cover in the embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the process of taking out two input pens respectively in the embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the movement direction of the pen barrel button in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pen barrel button in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Fig. 9 AA section position schematic diagram of an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Fig.10 It is a cross-sectional view of the AA plane of the embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Fig.11 For attachment Fig.10 A partial enlarged view of Attached Fig.12 For attachment Fig.10 Schematic diagram of the position relationship between the second gear and the first gear; Attached Fig.13 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the pen barrel button and the first gear in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention; Attached Fig.14 It is a perspective view of the connection structure between the pen barrel button and the first gear in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention. Implementation

[0016] Hereinafter, the terms used in the specification will be briefly described, and the embodiments will be described in detail. All terms including descriptive terms or technical terms used herein should be interpreted as having meanings understood by those of ordinary skill in the art. However, these terms may have different meanings according to the intentions of those of ordinary skill in the art, precedents, or the emergence of new technologies.

[0017] In addition, some terms can be selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning of the selected terms will be described in detail in the detailed description of the embodiment. Therefore, the terms used herein must be defined based on the meaning of the terms together with the description in the entire specification. In addition, when a component "includes" or "contains" an element, unless there is a specific description to the contrary, the component may also include other elements without excluding other elements. In the following description, terms such as "component" and "module" indicate a unit for processing at least one function or operation, wherein the unit and module can be implemented as hardware or software or by combining hardware and software and implemented.

[0018] Embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. In the following description, well-known functions or structures are not described in detail because they will obscure the embodiments with unnecessary details, and throughout the specification, the same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0019] An electronic touch pen comprises a pen holder provided with at least two input pens; at least two input pen accommodating cavities arranged inside the pen holder for accommodating the input pens; a pen cover covering the top of the input pen accommodating cavity, the pen cover having an input pen outlet; the pen cover is provided with a first-level pressing unit, and each input pen is respectively provided with a second-level pressing unit; when the first-level pressing unit is pressed and the second-level pressing unit of at least one input pen is pressed, the input pen corresponding to the unpressed second-level pressing unit can be taken out.

[0020] In some embodiments, the first-stage pressing unit includes a pressing body, a spring sleeved on the pressing body, and a spring stopper for limiting the position of the spring, and the spring can slide up and down along the pressing body.

[0021] In some embodiments, the second-stage pressing unit includes a pressing body, a spring sleeved on the pressing body, and a spring stopper for limiting the position of the spring, and the spring can slide up and down along the pressing body.

[0022] Of course, in other embodiments, the first-level pressing unit and the second-level pressing unit may adopt other structures, such as the pressing unit structure in a ballpoint pen. The structure of the pressing unit does not limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0023] In some embodiments, the pen cap may be a rotating pen cap, and a partial area of ​​the rotating pen cap is provided with an input pen outlet, and the rotating pen cap is configured to include a first working state and a second working state, in which the input pen outlet covers the top of one of the input pen receiving cavities in the first working state, and in which the input pen outlet covers the top of another input pen receiving cavity in the second working state. For example, at least two input pen receiving cavities include a first input pen receiving cavity and a second input pen receiving cavity arranged in parallel with each other, and in the first working state, the input pen outlet can cover the top of the first input pen receiving cavity, and in the second working state, the input pen outlet can cover the top of the second input pen receiving cavity. Of course, in other embodiments, the pen cap can also expose the input pen outlet by moving, translating, flipping, etc.

[0024] In some embodiments, the input pen includes an input pen body and an input pen button inserted into the input pen body, and the second-level pressing unit is arranged between the input pen body and the input pen button. The second-level pressing unit may include a pressing body, a spring sleeved on the pressing body, and a spring stopper for limiting the position of the spring, and the spring may slide up and down along the pressing body. Among them, only one spring stopper may be provided, and another spring stopper may be provided on the input pen body.

[0025] In some embodiments, a pen barrel button for controlling the pen cap is provided on the pen barrel, and the pen cap is switched between the first working state and the second working state through the pen barrel button.

[0026] In some embodiments, the pen barrel button is connected to the pen cap through a gear assembly. The gear assembly includes a first gear connected to the pen barrel button and a second gear meshed with the first gear. The rotating pen cap is connected to the second gear through a connecting rod, and the second gear is sleeved on the connecting rod and coaxially arranged with the connecting rod. When the second gear rotates, the rotating pen cap rotates synchronously, thereby achieving the purpose of switching the rotating pen cap to different working states.

[0027] In some embodiments, the first gear includes a first surface, a second surface, and a gear surface disposed between the first surface and the second surface; the pen barrel button is connected to the first gear via a first connection structure parallel to the first surface. The first connection structure includes a first connecting rod for connecting to the first gear, a connecting rod sleeve sleeved on the first connecting rod for connecting to the pen barrel button, and a spring is disposed between the top of the first connecting rod and the end of the connecting rod sleeve. This arrangement allows the pen barrel button to have a certain amount of movement space when following the rotation of the pen cap.

[0028] In some embodiments, the pen barrel is provided with a guide rail structure parallel to the pen barrel button and used to move the pen barrel button left and right. The pen barrel button extends downward toward the surface of the pen barrel through a first connection structure connected to the guide rail, and springs are respectively sleeved on both sides of the first connection structure on the guide rail. This arrangement can make the pressing feel of the pen barrel button better.

[0029] The working principle of the present invention is described below with reference to preferred embodiments of the accompanying drawings.

[0030] See attached Figure 1 To Attachment Figure 5 , attached Figure 1 FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention, and FIG. Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention, and FIG. Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the input pen button in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention, and FIG. Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pen cover in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention, and FIG. Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the state change of the spring in the pen cap in the embodiment of the electronic stylus of the present invention. An electronic stylus comprises a pen barrel 1, in which a first input pen 2 and a second input pen 3 are arranged, wherein the first input pen 2 is arranged in the first input pen receiving cavity, and the second input pen 3 is arranged in the second input pen receiving cavity. The first input pen 2 and the third input pen 3 are arranged parallel to each other, in other words, the first input pen receiving cavity and the second input pen receiving cavity are arranged parallel to each other.

[0031] A first input pen button 5 is arranged at the top of the first input pen 2 , and a first spring unit is arranged between the first input pen button 5 and the first input pen 2 ; a second input pen button 4 is arranged at the top of the second input pen 3 , and a second spring unit is arranged between the second input pen button 4 and the second input pen 3 .

[0032] The first spring unit and the second spring unit respectively include a pressing body, a spring 10 sleeved on the pressing body, and a spring stopper for limiting the position of the spring 10. The spring 10 can slide up and down along the pressing body.

[0033] The pen barrel 1 is provided with a pen barrel 1 button, a first gear 7 connected to the pen barrel 1 button, a second gear 9 connected to the other end of the first gear 7, and a rotating pen cap 8 connected to the second gear 9. A third spring unit is provided between the rotating pen cap 8 and the pen barrel 1, and the second gear 9 is located between the third spring unit and the rotating pen cap 8.

[0034] The third spring unit includes a pressing body, a spring 10 sleeved on the pressing body, and a spring stopper for limiting the position of the spring 10. The spring 10 can slide up and down along the pressing body.

[0035] The rotating pen cover 8 covers the top of the first input pen accommodating cavity and the second input pen accommodating cavity, and the rotating pen cover 8 is provided with an input pen outlet. By rotating the rotating pen cover 8, the input pen outlet can be selectively set at the top of the first input pen accommodating cavity and the second input pen accommodating cavity.

[0036] The first input pen 2 and the second input pen 3 may also be collectively referred to as input pens. The types of the first input pen 2 and the second input pen 3 may also be different, for example, the first input pen 2 may be a signature pen and the second input pen 3 may be a capacitive pen. Alternatively, the first input pen 2 may be a ballpoint pen and the second input pen 3 may be a touch pen. The types of the first input pen 2 and the second input pen 3 do not limit the protection scope of this application.

[0037] In some embodiments, the input pen can be locked by a pen locking mechanism not shown. When the input pen is locked by the pen locking mechanism, the input pen cannot be taken out.

[0038] Attached Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the process of taking out two input pens in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention. The rotating pen cover 8 is provided with a hole for the first input pen 2 and the second input pen 3 to pass through, and the first input pen 2 and the second input pen 3 can be taken out and used through the hole. In the initial state, the hole of the rotating pen cover 8 covers the top of the second input pen 3.

[0039] In the first step, the pen cap 8 is pressed and rotated, and the third spring unit is pressed.

[0040] The second step is to continue pressing the rotating pen cover 8 (it can also be said to continue pressing the rotating pen cover 8 above the first input pen 2, or to press the second input pen button 4), the second spring unit below the first input pen 2 is pressed, and the second input pen 3 is exposed from the hole in the rotating pen cover 8.

[0041] The third step is that in this state, the second input pen 3 can be taken out for use.

[0042] The fourth step is to place the second input pen 3 into the first input pen accommodating cavity, and press the top of the second input pen 3 back to the bottom of the rotating pen cover 8.

[0043] Step 5: Rotate the pen cap 8 180 degrees.

[0044] Step 6: Press and rotate the pen cover 8, and the third spring unit is pressed.

[0045] The seventh step is to continue pressing the rotating pen cover 8 (it can also be said to continue pressing the rotating pen cover 8 above the second input pen 3 or to press the first input pen button 5 ), the first spring unit below the second input pen 3 is pressed, and the first input pen 2 is exposed from the hole of the rotating pen cover 8 .

[0046] In the embodiment including the locking of the pen locking mechanism, when the hole on the rotating pen cover 8 covers the first input pen 2, the first input pen 2 is locked or ejected by pressing the second input pen button 4; when the first input pen 2 is locked, the first input pen 2 cannot be taken out of the pen barrel 1; when the first input pen 2 is not locked, the first input pen 2 can be taken out from the hole of the rotating pen cover 8 when the first input pen 2 is ejected. After the rotating pen cover 8 rotates 180 degrees, when the hole on the rotating pen cover 8 covers the second input pen 3, the second input pen 3 is locked or ejected by pressing the first input pen button 5; when the second input pen 3 is locked, the second input pen 3 cannot be taken out of the pen barrel 1; when the second input pen 3 is ejected when it is not locked, the second input pen 3 can be taken out from the hole of the rotating pen cover 8.

[0047] See attached Figure 7 and attached Figure 8 , attached Figure 7 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the movement direction of the pen barrel button in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention, and FIG. Figure 8 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pen barrel button in an embodiment of the electronic stylus of the present invention. The pen barrel 1 is provided with a guide rail structure for the pen barrel 1 button to move left and right. The guide rail structure includes a guide rail parallel to the pen barrel 1 button, and the pen barrel 1 button extends downward toward the surface of the pen barrel 1 to be connected to the guide rail by a first connecting structure, and the guide rail is also provided with spring 10 units on both sides of the first connecting structure. Pushing the pen barrel 1 button to the left or right can make the pen cap 8 rotate. A plurality of parallel ridges are provided on the surface of the pen barrel 1 button away from the pen barrel 1 to increase friction.

[0048] See attached Fig. 9 To Attachment Fig.14 , attached Fig. 9 FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the AA cross-section position in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention, and FIG. Fig.10 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic touch pen of the present invention on the AA plane. Fig.11 For attachment Fig.10 A partial enlarged view of Fig.12 For attachment Fig.10 Schematic diagram of the position relationship between the second gear and the first gear, attached Fig.13 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the pen barrel button and the first gear in an embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention, and FIG. Fig.14 The figure is a perspective view of the connection structure between the pen barrel button and the first gear in the embodiment of the electronic touch pen of the present invention. The first gear 7 includes a first surface, a second surface and a gear surface arranged between the first surface and the second surface; the pen barrel button 6 is connected to the first gear 7 through a first connection structure parallel to the first surface. The first connection structure includes a first connecting rod 11 for connecting to the first gear 7, a connecting rod sleeve 12 sleeved on the first connecting rod 11 for connecting to the pen barrel button 6, and a spring is arranged between the top of the first connecting rod 11 and the end of the connecting rod sleeve 12. When the pen cap 8 rotates, the second gear 9 will be offset at a certain position with the rotation of the pen cap 8. The first gear 7 uses the spring to make the pen barrel 1 button follow the rotation of the pen cap 8 to achieve a small amount of up and down movement, so as to ensure that the pen cap 8 rotates 180 degrees more smoothly. Among them, the distance between the axis of the second gear 9 and the pen barrel button 6 is a, and the distance between the edge of the second gear 9 and the pen barrel button 6 is b, and b is larger than a, so that the second gear 9 can move by lifting within a certain range. The second gear 9 is connected to the rotating pen cover 8 through a connecting rod. When the second gear 9 rotates, the rotating pen cover 8 can be driven to rotate 180 degrees.

[0049] It should be understood that the embodiments described herein should be considered in a descriptive sense only and not for the purpose of limitation. The description of the features or aspects within each implementation side should generally be considered to be applicable to other similar features or aspects in other embodiments. Although one or more embodiments have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic touch pen, characterized in that: include: A pen holder (1) provided with at least two input pens; At least two input pen accommodating cavities arranged inside the pen holder (1) and used to accommodate the input pen; A pen cover (8) covering the top of the input pen accommodating cavity, the pen cover (8) having an input pen outlet; The pen cover (8) is provided with a first-level pressing unit, and each of the input pens is provided with a second-level pressing unit; when the first-level pressing unit is pressed and the second-level pressing unit of at least one input pen is pressed, the input pen corresponding to the unpressed second-level pressing unit can be taken out.

2. The electronic stylus pen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pen cover (8) is a rotating pen cover (8), and a partial area of ​​the rotating pen cover (8) is provided with an input pen outlet. The rotating pen cover (8) is configured to include a first working state and a second working state. In the first working state, the input pen outlet covers the top of one of the input pen accommodating cavities, and in the second working state, the input pen outlet covers the top of another input pen accommodating cavity.

3. The electronic stylus pen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input pen comprises an input pen body and an input pen button inserted into the input pen body, and the second-level pressing unit is arranged between the input pen body and the input pen button.

4. The electronic stylus pen according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pen barrel (1) is provided with a pen barrel button (6) for controlling the pen cover (8).

5. The electronic touch pen according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pen barrel button (6) is connected to the pen cover (8) via a gear assembly.

6. The electronic stylus pen according to claim 5, characterized in that: The gear assembly comprises a first gear (7) connected to the pen holder button (6) and a second gear (9) meshing with the first gear (7).

7. The electronic touch pen according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating pen cap (8) is connected to the second gear (9) via a connecting rod, and the second gear (9) is sleeved on the connecting rod and is coaxially arranged with the connecting rod.

8. The electronic touch pen according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first gear (7) comprises a first surface, a second surface and a gear surface arranged between the first surface and the second surface; the pen holder button (6) is connected to the first gear (7) via a first connection structure parallel to the first surface.

9. The electronic touch pen according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first connecting structure comprises a first connecting rod (11) for connecting to the first gear (7), and a connecting rod sleeve (12) sleeved on the first connecting rod (11) for connecting to the pen holder button (6), and a spring (10) is provided between the top of the first connecting rod (11) and the end of the connecting rod sleeve (12).

10. The electronic touch pen according to claim 4, characterized in that: The pen barrel (1) is provided with a guide rail which is parallel to the pen barrel button (6) and is used to move the pen barrel button (6) left and right. The pen barrel button (6) extends downward toward the surface of the pen barrel (1) through a first connecting structure connected to the guide rail. Springs are respectively sleeved on both sides of the first connecting structure on the guide rail.

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