Multi-directional input device, control handle and control equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a multi-direction input device, a control handle and control equipment. The multi-direction input device comprises a shell, an operation body, a reset mechanism, a circuit board, a magnetic induction assembly and a pressing switch. A containing cavity is formed in the shell, and a first opening communicated with the containing cavity is further formed in the shell. At least part of the operation body is arranged in the containing cavity in a shakable mode, and the circuit board is arranged in the containing cavity. The magnetic induction assembly comprises a magnetic part and a magnetic sensor, and the operation body shakes and drives the magnetic part to topple over relative to the magnetic sensor in any direction, so that the magnetic sensor senses the magnetic force change of the magnetic part. The push switch is arranged on the side, close to the protruding part, of the circuit board and electrically connected with the circuit board. The push switch is configured to be triggered when the operation body is pressed. The operation of the Z axis is triggered by the pressing induction of the pressing switch, and the operations of the X axis and the Y axis are triggered by the induction of the magnetic induction assembly, so that the coupling among the X axis, the Y axis and the Z axis is greatly improved, and the independence in each direction is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of non-contact sensing technology, and in particular to a multi-directional input device, a control handle and a control device. Background Art

[0002] In current multi-directional input devices, flexible operations in the X-axis direction, Y-axis direction and Z-axis direction are achieved by shaking and pressing the joystick, and the position or direction change of the joystick is sensed by the sensing component.

[0003] However, the current multi-directional input devices still have shortcomings. For example, when the joystick needs to perform operations in the Z-axis direction, there may be certain coupling defects between the magnetic force conversion in the Z-axis direction and the magnetic force conversion in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, which cannot meet the use requirements and is prone to electromagnetic interference. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above deficiencies of the prior art, it is necessary to provide a multi-directional input device that improves the severe coupling between the Z-axis direction and the X-axis and Y-axis directions. In addition, the present application also provides a control handle including the multi-directional input device and a control device including the control handle.

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides a multi-directional input device, including a shell, an operating body, a reset mechanism, a circuit board, a magnetic induction component and a push switch. A cavity is provided in the shell, and a first opening connected to the cavity is also provided on the shell. At least part of the operating body is arranged in the cavity in a swayable manner, and the operating body is also configured to be pressed along the axial direction of the operating body. The operating body includes an operating body and a protruding portion arranged on the periphery of the operating body, and the operating body includes a first end, and the first end extends out of the cavity from the first opening. The circuit board is arranged in the cavity. The magnetic induction component includes a magnetic member and a magnetic sensor, the magnetic member is fixed to the protruding portion, the magnetic sensor is arranged on a side of the circuit board away from the protruding portion, the magnetic member is configured to shake with the operating body in the cavity, the magnetic sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board and is configured to sense the magnetic force change of the magnetic member, and the magnetic force change reflects the position change of the operating body. The push switch is arranged on the side of the circuit board facing the protruding portion and is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the push switch is configured to trigger the push switch when the operating body is pressed.

[0006] The multi-directional input device provided by the present application uses a push switch to sense the pressing operation of the operating subject in the Z-axis direction, and the operations of the operating subject in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction are sensed by the magnetic sensing component, which improves the coupling between the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, improves the independence and control accuracy of each direction, and meets the user's demand for flexible operation. The reset mechanism can quickly restore the operating subject to the initial position after the operating body is shaken, improve the operation feedback experience, improve the reset accuracy, and ensure that the multi-directional input device always remains in a stable state after the operation stops. The integrated push switch enriches the input method, allowing users to achieve complex operations through a simple combination of pressing and shaking, thereby improving the overall user experience. At the same time, the structure of the multi-directional input device is simplified, and there is no related parts such as pressing terminals to cooperate, which reduces the factors affecting the reset accuracy and improves the reset accuracy.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, the push switch includes an elastic deformation portion, a fixed portion and a contact, the fixed portion is located at the periphery of the elastic deformation portion and is fixed to the circuit board, the contact is arranged on the circuit board and is electrically connected to the circuit board, the contact is located on the side of the elastic deformation portion facing the circuit board, and the operating body is configured to press against the elastic deformation portion when pressed to trigger the contact.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the multi-directional input device also includes a support member, which is arranged in the cavity and is located on the side of the push switch facing the protruding portion, the push switch is fixed to the support member, and a second opening is opened on the side of the support member facing the protruding portion, and the magnetic member is configured to pass through the second opening to trigger the push switch.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the multi-directional input device also includes a pressing member, which is arranged at one end of the support member facing the protruding portion, and the pressing member includes an abutting portion and a pressing portion, the abutting portion abuts against the protruding portion, and the pressing portion is fixed to the abutting portion and is configured to pass through the second opening.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, a diameter of the abutting portion is greater than a diameter of the second opening.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the multi-directional input device further includes a limiter, which is disposed in the cavity and has a limiter groove for the operating body to pass through. The operating body is configured to slide along the limiter groove when shaken.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the multi-directional input device also includes a reset mechanism, which is disposed in the cavity and elastically pressed against the protruding portion. The reset mechanism is configured to reset the operating body when at least part of the operating body is shaken in the cavity. The reset mechanism includes an elastic member and a pressure plate, the elastic member is disposed in the cavity, the pressure plate is disposed at one end of the elastic member close to the first opening, and the elastic member presses the pressure plate against the protruding portion.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, a groove is provided at one end of the protruding portion facing the circuit board, and at least a portion of the magnetic member is fixed in the groove.

[0014] The embodiment of the present application further provides a control handle, comprising the aforementioned multi-directional input device.

[0015] An embodiment of the present application also provides a control device, including the aforementioned control handle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a multi-directional input device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the multi-directional input device shown.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The multi-directional input device is shown in a cross-sectional view along the cutting line IV-IV in one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The multi-directional input device is shown in a cross-sectional view along the cutting line IV-IV in another embodiment.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a module architecture diagram of a control handle according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a module architecture diagram of a control device according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Description of main component symbols: Multi-directional input device 10, shell 100, operating body 20, operating body 200, protruding portion 210, first end 201, cavity 101, first opening 102, reset mechanism 300, circuit board 900, magnetic sensing component 400, magnetic member 401, magnetic sensor 402, push switch 500, elastic deformation portion 501, fixing portion 502, contact 503, support member 600, second opening 601, pressing member 700, abutting portion 701, pressing portion 702, limiting member 800, limiting groove 801, elastic member 301, pressure plate 302, groove 211, control handle 30, control device 40.

[0023] The following specific implementation methods will further illustrate the present application in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0025] It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a centrally disposed element at the same time. When an element is considered to be "disposed on" another element, it may be directly disposed on the other element or there may be a centrally disposed element at the same time.

[0026] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 3 The embodiment of the present application provides a multi-directional input device 10, including a housing 100, an operating body 20, a reset mechanism 300, a circuit board 900, a magnetic sensing component 400 and a push switch 500. A cavity 101 is provided in the housing 100, and a first opening 102 communicating with the cavity 101 is also provided on the housing 100. At least part of the operating body 20 is movably disposed in the cavity 101, and the operating body 20 is also configured to be pressed along the axial direction of the operating body 20. The operating body 20 includes an operating body 200 and a protruding portion 210 disposed on the periphery of the operating body 200. The operating body 200 includes a first end 201, and the first end 201 extends out of the cavity 101 from the first opening 102. The protruding portion 210 can be shaken in the cavity 101 along with the operating body 200.

[0028] The circuit board 900 is arranged in the cavity 101. The magnetic sensing component 400 includes a magnetic member 401 and a magnetic sensor 402. The magnetic member 401 is fixed to the protruding portion 210. The magnetic sensor 402 is arranged on the side of the circuit board 900 away from the protruding portion 210. The magnetic member 401 is configured to shake with the operating body 20 in the cavity 101. The magnetic sensor 402 is electrically connected to the circuit board 900 and is configured to sense the magnetic force change of the magnetic member 401. The magnetic force change reflects the position change of the operating body 200. The press switch 500 is arranged on the side of the circuit board 900 facing the protruding portion 210 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 900. The press switch 500 is configured to trigger the press switch 500 when the operating body 200 is pressed. Optionally, the housing 100 adopts a magnetic shielding material (such as a metal material) so that the housing 100 has an electromagnetic shielding function to prevent false induction.

[0029] The multi-directional input device 10 provided by the present application senses the pressing operation of the operating body 200 in the Z-axis direction by the pressing switch 500, and the operations in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction of the operating body 200 are sensed by the magnetic sensing component 400, thereby improving the coupling between the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, improving the independence and control accuracy of each direction, and meeting the user's demand for flexible operation. The reset mechanism 300 can quickly restore the operating body 200 to the initial position after the operating body 20 is shaken, thereby improving the operation feedback experience, improving the reset accuracy, and ensuring that the multi-directional input device 10 always maintains a stable state after stopping the operation. The integrated pressing switch 500 enriches the input method, allowing the user to achieve complex operations by combining simple pressing and shaking, thereby improving the overall user experience. At the same time, the structure of the multi-directional input device 10 is simplified, and there is no pressing terminal and other related parts to cooperate, which reduces the factors affecting the reset accuracy and improves the reset accuracy.

[0030] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present application, the push switch 500 includes an elastic deformation portion 501, a fixed portion 502 and a contact 503, the fixed portion 502 is located at the periphery of the elastic deformation portion 501 and is fixed to the circuit board 900, the contact 503 is arranged on the circuit board 900 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 900, and the contact 503 is located on the side of the elastic deformation portion 501 facing the circuit board 900, and the operating body 200 is configured to press the elastic deformation portion 501 when pressed to trigger the contact 503. By integrating the designs of the fixed portion 502, the elastic deformation portion 501 and the contact 503, the structure of the push switch 500 is simplified, and the convenience and stability of installation are improved. This design can better adapt to different layouts of the circuit board 900 and improve the compatibility of the multi-directional input device 10 during the production process. The design of the elastic deformation portion 501 enables the push switch 500 to produce a better response when being operated, and can trigger the contact 503 more sensitively, thereby improving the user's interactive experience and ensuring timely and accurate response to the user's operation. The reasonable design of the elastic deformation part 501 can effectively improve the durability of the switch, reduce the wear caused by frequent pressing, extend the service life of the multi-directional input device 10, and reduce the maintenance and replacement costs. The integrated design of the push switch 500 makes it occupy less space on the circuit board 900, suitable for miniaturized control equipment 40, and meets the requirements of modern electronic products for compact design. By optimizing the structure and simplifying the manufacturing process, it is possible to reduce the production cost, so that the multi-directional input device 10 has a competitive advantage in cost while maintaining the stability of performance.

[0031] See also Figure 3In one embodiment of the present application, the multi-directional input device 10 further includes a support member 600, which is disposed in the cavity 101 and is located on the side of the push switch 500 facing the protruding portion 210, and the push switch 500 is fixed to the support member 600, and a second opening 601 is provided on the side of the support member 600 facing the protruding portion 210, and the magnetic member 401 is configured to pass through the second opening 601 to trigger the push switch 500. The design of the support member 600 enables the push switch 500 to be firmly fixed on the circuit board 900, while avoiding looseness or deviation caused by misoperation. This fixing method not only improves the overall structural stability of the multi-directional input device 10, but also effectively utilizes the space inside the cavity 101, and improves the layout of the multi-directional input device 10. Through the support of the support member 600, it is ensured that the push switch 500 always maintains the correct relative position when the protruding portion 210 is operated, which helps to improve the reliability and consistency of the triggering and reduce the phenomenon of mis-triggering or missed triggering caused by improper user operation. The design of the second opening 601 allows the protruding portion 210 to pass through flexibly, thereby triggering the push switch 500, which provides the user with a more intuitive and convenient operating experience. The magnetic member 401 at the lower end of the protruding portion 210 can pass through the second opening 601 flexibly to trigger the push switch 500.

[0032] See also Figure 4 In another embodiment of the present application, the multi-directional input device 10 further includes a pressing member 700, which is disposed at one end of the support member 600 facing the protruding portion 210, and the pressing member 700 includes an abutting portion 701 and a pressing portion 702, wherein the abutting portion 701 abuts against the protruding portion 210, and the pressing portion 702 is fixed to the abutting portion 701 and is configured to pass through the second opening 601. The design of the pressing member 700 enables the abutting portion 701 to directly abut against the lower end of the protruding portion 210, which helps to ensure that the contact at the moment of pressing is more sensitive, thereby improving the triggering efficiency of the press switch 500 and ensuring a rapid response to the user's operation. Through the precise positioning of the pressing member 700, the user can obtain more accurate input feedback when performing a pressing operation. This improved accuracy makes the user's operation on the multi-directional input device 10 more ideal, especially in situations where fast and accurate input is required. When the pressing portion 702 passes through the second opening 601, a pressing operation can be performed, which facilitates the user to trigger the corresponding function. The structural design of the pressing member 700 helps reduce the phenomenon of mis-pressing or missed pressing due to hand slippage or uncertain operation, improves the overall operational stability, and provides users with a more reliable user experience.

[0033] See also Figure 4In one embodiment of the present application, the diameter of the abutment portion 701 is greater than the diameter of the second opening 601. Since the diameter of the abutment portion 701 is greater than the diameter of the second opening 601, the abutment portion 701 of the pressing member 700 can be mounted on the second opening 601 of the support member 600. This structure can effectively prevent the pressing member 700 from being stuck or restricted during operation, thereby ensuring that the elastic deformation portion 501 can rebound smoothly after being pressed. After the pressing is completed, the abutment portion 701 can quickly return to the initial position by utilizing the characteristics of elastic deformation, thereby avoiding input delays caused by the inability to rebound. This feature makes the multi-directional input device 10 more efficient when operated quickly and multiple times. The abutment portion 701 is mounted on the second opening 601, which can ensure accurate return after each pressing, so that the user can feel more stable feedback when performing multiple continuous inputs. This structure improves the reliability of the multi-directional input device 10 and reduces the possibility of misoperation. By effectively controlling the range of motion of the pressing member 700 , unnecessary external forces are isolated, which can reduce wear caused by frequent operations and increase the service life of the pressing member 700 and the multi-directional input device 10 .

[0034] See also Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present application, the multi-directional input device 10 further includes a stopper 800, which is disposed in the cavity 101. The stopper 800 is provided with a stopper slot 801 for the operating body 200 to pass through, and the operating body 200 is configured to slide along the stopper slot 801 when shaking. The stopper slot 801 on the stopper 800 provides a physical movement restriction for the operating body 200, so that the operating body 200 can only be shaken within a predetermined range. This design can prevent malfunctions caused by excessive shaking and improve the accuracy of input. The presence of the stopper slot 801 enables the user to more clearly perceive the range of action during operation, thereby enhancing the user's sense of control over the multi-directional input device 10 and the sense of feedback obtained. The stopper 800 can prevent the operating body 200 from excessively shaking or entering an inappropriate area, which not only protects the internal components of the multi-directional input device 10, but also reduces the potential operation risks of the user.

[0035] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3In one embodiment of the present application, the multi-directional input device 10 further includes a reset mechanism 300, which is disposed in the cavity 101 and elastically pressed against the protruding portion 210. The reset mechanism 300 is configured to provide reset potential energy when at least part of the operating body 20 is shaken in the cavity 101, and the reset potential energy can reset the operating body 20. The reset mechanism 300 includes an elastic member 301 and a pressing plate 302. The elastic member 301 is disposed in the cavity 101, and the pressing plate 302 is disposed at one end of the elastic member 301 close to the first opening 102. The elastic member 301 presses the pressing plate 302 against the protruding portion 210. When the operating body 200 is pressed, the pressing plate 302 is pressed downward, and the design of the elastic member 301 not only provides appropriate resistance, but also provides elastic feedback when released, so that the user can feel a clear operation result and enhance the interactive experience. Because the elastic member 301 supports the pressing plate 302 and absorbs the pressure generated during operation, the wear between the pressing member 700 and the protruding portion 210 is reduced, thereby extending the service life of various key components of the equipment.

[0036] See also Figure 4 In one embodiment of the present application, a groove 211 is provided at one end of the protrusion 210 facing the circuit board 900, and at least part of the magnetic member 401 is fixed to the groove 211. The magnetic member 401 is arranged corresponding to the groove 211 and is connected to the groove 211. The magnetic member 401 can pass through the second opening 601 to trigger the press switch 500. The cooperation between the magnetic member 401 and the groove 211 enables it to accurately pass through the second opening 601 and trigger the press switch 500 when the protrusion 210 rotates. This design makes the operation more intuitive and sensitive, which is conducive to realizing a fast-response input function. The presence of the groove 211 ensures that the magnetic member 401 always maintains the correct positioning during movement, which can improve the reliability of the triggering of the multi-directional input device 10 and make each operation more consistent.

[0037] See also Figure 5 , the embodiment of the present application also provides a control handle 30, including the aforementioned multi-directional input device 10. By setting a push switch 500, the operation in the Z-axis direction is triggered by the push switch 500 being pressed, and the operation in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction is triggered by the magnetic induction component 400, which greatly improves the coupling between the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction and the Z-axis direction, improves the independence and control accuracy of each direction, and meets the user's demand for flexible operation. The layout of the magnetic induction component 400 and the push switch 500 is optimized, which is expected to reduce electromagnetic interference and improve the stability and reliability of the system in different environments. The design adopts a compact structure and a reasonable component layout, which can support smaller application requirements.

[0038] See also Figure 6The embodiment of the present application also provides a control device 40, including the aforementioned control handle 30.

[0039] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present application and are not intended to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, a person of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solution of the present application may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and essence of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A multi-directional input device, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein a cavity is provided in the housing, and a first opening communicating with the cavity is formed on the housing; An operating body, at least a part of which is swingably disposed in the cavity, and the operating body is further configured to be pressed along the axial direction of the operating body, the operating body comprising an operating body and a protruding portion disposed on the periphery of the operating body, the operating body comprising a first end, and the first end extends out of the cavity from the first opening; A circuit board, wherein the circuit board is arranged in the cavity; A magnetic induction component, the magnetic induction component comprising a magnetic member and a magnetic sensor, the magnetic member being fixed to the protruding portion, the magnetic sensor being arranged on a side of the circuit board away from the protruding portion, the magnetic member being configured to shake with the operating body in the cavity, the magnetic sensor being electrically connected to the circuit board and configured to sense a change in the magnetic force of the magnetic member, the change in the magnetic force reflecting a change in the position of the operating body; and A push switch is arranged on a side of the circuit board facing the protruding portion and is electrically connected to the circuit board. The push switch is configured to be triggered when the operating body is pressed.

2. The multi-directional input device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push switch includes an elastic deformation portion, a fixed portion and a contact, wherein the fixed portion is located at the periphery of the elastic deformation portion and is fixed to the circuit board, the contact is arranged on the circuit board and is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the contact is located on a side of the elastic deformation portion facing the circuit board, and the operating body is configured to press against the elastic deformation portion when pressed to trigger the contact.

3. The multi-directional input device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support member, which is arranged in the cavity and located on the side of the push switch facing the protruding portion, the push switch is fixed to the support member, and the support member has a second opening on the side facing the protruding portion, and the magnetic member is configured to pass through the second opening to trigger the push switch.

4. The multi-directional input device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a pressing piece, which is arranged at one end of the support member facing the protruding portion, and the pressing piece includes an abutting portion and a pressing portion, the abutting portion abuts against the protruding portion, and the pressing portion is fixed to the abutting portion and is configured to pass through the second opening.

5. The multi-directional input device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diameter of the abutting portion is greater than the diameter of the second opening.

6. The multi-directional input device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting member, which is arranged in the containing cavity. The limiting member is provided with a limiting groove for the operating body to pass through, and the operating body is configured to slide along the limiting groove when shaking.

7. The multi-directional input device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a reset mechanism, which is arranged in the cavity and elastically pressed against the protruding portion. The reset mechanism is configured to reset the operating body when at least part of the operating body is shaken in the cavity. The reset mechanism includes an elastic member and a pressure plate. The elastic member is arranged in the cavity. The pressure plate is arranged at one end of the elastic member close to the first opening. The elastic member presses the pressure plate against the protruding portion.

8. The multi-directional input device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove is arranged at one end of the protruding portion facing the circuit board, and at least a part of the magnetic member is fixed in the groove.

9. A control handle, characterized in that: A multi-directional input device comprising any one of claims 1-8.

10. A control device, characterized in that: Comprising the control handle as claimed in claim 9.

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