Capacitor rocker device

Abstract

The invention provides a capacitor rocker device. The capacitor rocker device comprises a base, a rocker assembly, a swing assembly and a position detection assembly, the bottom end of the rocker assembly abuts against the base, the rocker assembly is sleeved with the swing assembly, the swing assembly is rotatably installed above the base, and the swing assembly limits the rocker assembly to the base so that the rocker assembly can be driven to rotate in different directions when swinging in different directions; the position detection assembly is arranged on the base and located below the swing assembly, the position detection assembly comprises a movable electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate which are oppositely arranged, and when the rocker assembly drives the swing assembly to rotate, the swing assembly rotates to push the movable electrode plate to move relative to the fixed electrode plate; therefore, the relative area between the movable electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate is changed. The rocker is more stable and compact in overall structure, and meanwhile the rotating position of the rocker can be accurately detected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electronic devices, and particularly to a capacitive rocker device. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, people's amateur life has become increasingly rich, and the rocker is used more and more frequently in various remote control devices. As a commonly used component, the rocker has been widely used. During the use of the rocker, it is necessary to detect the swinging position of the rocker. However, in the prior art, the detection of the swinging position of the rocker often has inaccurate problems; in addition, the existing rocker devices often have a relatively complex structure, resulting in higher preparation and assembly costs of the rocker. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a capacitive rocker device to improve the structural stability of the rocker device and ensure the accuracy of detecting the swinging position of the rocker.

[0004] To solve the above technical problem, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0005] A capacitive rocker device includes a base, a rocker assembly, a swinging assembly, and a position detection assembly;

[0006] The bottom end of the rocker assembly abuts against the base, the swinging assembly is sleeved outside the rocker assembly and is rotatably installed above the base, and the swinging assembly limits the rocker assembly on the base so that when the rocker assembly swings in different directions, it drives the swinging assembly to rotate in different directions; the position detection assembly is arranged on the base and below the swinging assembly, and the position detection assembly includes a movable electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate arranged oppositely. When the rocker assembly drives the swinging assembly to rotate, the swinging assembly rotates to push the movable electrode plate to move relative to the fixed electrode plate, so as to change the relative area between the movable electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate.

[0007] In one embodiment, the base includes a bottom plate, a first support plate, a second support plate, a third support plate, a first movable plate, and a second movable plate; wherein,

[0008] The first support plate and the second support plate are respectively fixedly connected to both sides of the bottom plate along a first direction, and the first support plate and the first movable plate are oppositely arranged on the same side of the bottom plate. The top of the first movable plate meshes with one side of a pair of oppositely arranged sides of the swinging assembly, and the top of the second support plate is rotatably connected to the other side of a pair of oppositely arranged sides of the swinging assembly;

[0009] The third support plate is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom plate along the second direction, and the third support plate and the second movable plate are oppositely arranged on the same side of the bottom plate. The top of the second movable plate meshes with one side of the other pair of oppositely arranged sides of the swing assembly; wherein, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0010] Optionally, a first rack structure is provided on the top of the first movable plate, a second rack structure is provided on the top of the second movable plate, and a first support groove is formed on the top of the second support plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the movable electrode plate includes a first movable electrode plate and a second movable electrode plate, and the fixed electrode plate includes a first fixed electrode plate and a second fixed electrode plate;

[0012] The first movable electrode plate and the first fixed electrode plate are oppositely arranged between the first support plate and the first movable plate, and the first movable electrode plate is fixedly attached to the first movable plate, and the first fixed electrode plate is fixedly attached to the first support plate;

[0013] The second movable electrode plate and the second fixed electrode plate are oppositely arranged between the third support plate and the second movable plate, and the second movable electrode plate is fixedly attached to the second movable plate, and the second fixed electrode plate is fixedly attached to the third support plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, the position detection assembly further includes a connection circuit and a position detection chip;

[0015] The connection circuit is embedded in the bottom plate, the switch pressing piece of the connection circuit is arranged on the bottom plate and is press-connectable to the connection circuit, and both the movable electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate are electrically connected to the connection circuit;

[0016] The position detection chip is arranged on the bottom plate and is electrically connected to the connection circuit;

[0017] Optionally, the first support plate, the second support plate, the third support plate, the connection circuit and the position detection chip are integrally formed with the bottom plate.

[0018] In one embodiment, the swing assembly includes:

[0019] A first swing arm, one side of the first swing arm along the first direction meshes with the top of the first movable plate, and the other side of the first swing arm along the first direction is rotatably connected to the top of the second support plate; and

[0020] The second swing arm is disposed below the first swing arm and is pin-connected to both sides of the bottom end of the rocker assembly. One side of the second swing arm in the second direction meshes with the top of the second movable plate;

[0021] Optionally, a first avoidance hole for the rocker assembly to pass through is formed in the first swing arm, and a second avoidance hole for the rocker assembly to pass through is formed in the second swing arm.

[0022] In one embodiment, the capacitive rocker device further includes a switch member. The switch member is disposed on the other side of the bottom plate in the second direction, and the top of the switch member is rotatably connected to the other side of the second swing arm in the second direction;

[0023] Optionally, a second support groove is formed in the top of the switch member.

[0024] In one embodiment, a first support shaft is respectively disposed on both sides of the first swing arm in the first direction. The end of the first support shaft on one side is provided with a first gear structure, and the first gear structure meshes with the first rack structure on the top of the first movable plate. The first support shaft on the other side is rotatably connected to the first support groove on the top of the second support plate. When the rocker assembly drives the first swing arm to rotate, through the cooperation of the first gear structure and the first rack structure, the first movable plate is pushed to move on the bottom plate to change the relative area between the first movable plate and the first support plate.

[0025] In one embodiment, a second support shaft is respectively disposed on both sides of the second swing arm in the second direction. The end of the second support shaft on one side is provided with a second gear structure, and the second gear structure meshes with the top rack structure of the second movable plate. The second support shaft on the other side is rotatably connected to the second support groove on the top of the switch member. When the rocker assembly drives the second swing arm to rotate, through the cooperation of the second gear structure and the second rack structure, the second movable plate is pushed to move on the bottom plate to change the relative area between the second movable plate and the third support plate.

[0026] In one embodiment, the rocker assembly includes:

[0027] A central shaft, the bottom end of the central shaft sequentially passes through the first avoidance hole, the second avoidance hole and abuts against the bottom plate;

[0028] A handle sleeve, the handle sleeve is sleeved on the outer side of the top end of the central shaft, and the outer side of the bottom end of the handle sleeve is pin-connected to the second swing arm. The top end of the handle sleeve sequentially passes through the second avoidance hole and the first avoidance hole; and

[0029] An elastic member, which is disposed between the central axis and the handle sleeve and sleeved on the central axis.

[0030] In one embodiment, the outer diameter of the handle sleeve in the first direction matches the inner diameter of the first avoidance hole, so that when the handle sleeve swings in the first direction, it drives the first swing arm to rotate in the first direction;

[0031] The outer diameter of the handle sleeve in the second direction matches the inner diameter of the second avoidance hole, so that when the handle sleeve swings in the second direction, it drives the second swing arm to rotate in the second direction.

[0032] The above solution of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0033] The capacitive rocker device provided by the above solution of the present invention includes a base, a rocker assembly, a swing assembly, and a position detection assembly; the bottom end of the rocker assembly abuts against the base, the swing assembly is sleeved outside the rocker assembly and rotatably installed above the base, and the swing assembly limits the rocker assembly on the base; the position detection assembly is disposed on the base and below the swing assembly, and the position detection assembly includes an active electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate arranged oppositely. When the rocker assembly drives the swing assembly to rotate, the rotation of the swing assembly will push the active electrode plate to move relative to the fixed electrode plate, so as to change the relative area between the active electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate. When the relative area between the active electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate changes, the inductive capacitance value between the two also changes accordingly. Furthermore, the position detection assembly detects the swing position of the rocker assembly in different directions according to the changed inductive capacitance value. The overall structure of the rocker provided by the present invention is more stable and compact, and at the same time, it can accurately measure the swing position of the rocker. Description of the Drawings

[0034] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the capacitive rocker device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 is another exploded view of the capacitive rocker device provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the capacitive rocker device provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the connection between the rocker assembly, the swing assembly, and the base provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the base provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 Partial three-dimensional structure diagram of the position detection component provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the connection between the swing component and the rocker component provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention

[0041] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the rocker component provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the handle sleeve provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the connection between the central axis and the elastic member provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the switch member provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the first housing provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 13 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the second housing provided by an alternative embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0048] 100, capacitive rocker device;

[0049] 1. Base: 10. Bottom plate; 11. First support plate; 12. Second support plate; 121. First support groove; 13. Third support plate; 14. First movable plate; 141. First rack structure; 15. Second movable plate; 151. Second rack structure; 16. Switch member; 161. Support portion; 162. Crimping portion; 163. Second support groove; 17. Central arc protrusion; 18. Guide groove;

[0050] 21. First swing arm; 211. First support shaft; 212. First gear structure; 22. Second swing arm; 221. Second support shaft; 222. Second gear structure; 222. Connection hole;

[0051] 3. Rocker assembly; 31. Central axis; 32. Handle sleeve; 321. Third support shaft; 33. Elastic member;

[0052] 41. Connecting circuit; 411. Switch pressing piece; 421. First movable electrode plate; 422. Second movable electrode plate; 423. First fixed electrode plate; 424. Second fixed electrode plate; 43. Position detection chip;

[0053] 5. Housing; 51. First housing; 510. Third avoidance hole; 511. Connecting groove; 52. Second housing; 521. Connecting plate; 522. Positioning protrusion;

[0054] 6. Energizing rod. Detailed implementation manners

[0055] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure can be more thoroughly understood and the scope of the present disclosure can be fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0056] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "including / comprising", "consisting of...", or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a product, device, process, or method including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but may also include other elements not explicitly listed when needed, or elements inherent to such product, device, process, or method. Without further limitation, the elements defined by the statement "including / comprising..." or "consisting of..." do not exclude the existence of additional identical elements in the product, device, process, or method including the said elements.

[0057] It should also be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device, component, or structure referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operate in a specific orientation, and should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0058] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0059] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "coupling", "fixation" and the like shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral body; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0060] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a capacitive rocker device 100, including a base 1, a swing assembly, a rocker assembly 3, and a position detection assembly. Among them, the bottom end of the rocker assembly 3 abuts against the base 1, the swing assembly is sleeved outside the rocker assembly 3 and is rotatably installed above the base 1, and the swing assembly limits the rocker assembly 3 on the base 1 so that the rocker assembly 3 swings in different directions to drive the swing assembly to rotate in different directions; the position detection assembly is arranged on the base 1 and is located below the swing assembly, and the position detection assembly includes an active electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate arranged opposite to each other. When the rocker assembly 3 drives the swing assembly to rotate, the rotation of the swing assembly will push the active electrode plate to move relative to the fixed electrode plate, so as to change the relative area between the active electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate.

[0061] In this embodiment, the swing assembly is sleeved outside the middle part of the rocker assembly 3, and the two sides of the bottom end of the swing assembly are pin-connected to the two sides of the bottom end of the rocker assembly 3; when the top end of the rocker assembly 3 swings in different directions, it can drive the swing assembly to rotate in different directions, so as to realize the control of the electronic device used in cooperation with the rocker in different directions;

[0062] Here, the position detection assembly is arranged on the base 1, and the position detection assembly includes an active electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate. The active electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate are arranged on the same side of the base 1, and the two are spaced apart and arranged opposite to each other to form a capacitive assembly. The active electrode plate is movably connected to the base 1, and the fixed electrode plate is fixedly connected to the base 1; when the rocker assembly 3 drives the swing assembly to rotate in different directions, the rotation of the swing assembly will push the active electrode plate to move relative to the fixed electrode plate, so as to change the relative area between the active electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate, and then the induced capacitance value between the two also changes accordingly. At this time, the chip in the position detection assembly will detect the swing position of the rocker assembly 3 in different directions according to the changed induced capacitance value, so as to realize the precise control of the swing position of the rocker device in different directions;

[0063] The number of the emitting electrode plates and the receiving electrode plates can both be set according to actual requirements; in this embodiment, the number of the movable electrode plates and the fixed electrode plates both includes at least two, and they are respectively arranged on the base 1 in different directions, so as to facilitate detecting the swinging positions of the rocker assembly 3 in different directions; here, the movable electrode plates can be the emitting electrode plates, and the fixed electrode plates can be the receiving electrode plates.

[0064] As Figure 5 shown, in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the base 1 includes a bottom plate 10, a first support plate 11, a second support plate 12, a third support plate 13, a first movable plate 14 and a second movable plate 15; wherein, the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 12 are respectively fixedly connected to two sides of the bottom plate 10 along the first direction, and the first support plate 11 and the first movable plate 14 are oppositely arranged on the same side of the bottom plate 10, the top of the first movable plate 14 meshes with one side of a pair of oppositely arranged sides of the swinging assembly, and the top of the second support plate 12 is rotatably connected to the other side of a pair of oppositely arranged sides of the swinging assembly; the third support plate 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom plate 10 along the second direction, and the third support plate 13 and the second movable plate 15 are oppositely arranged on the same side of the bottom plate 10, the top of the second movable plate 15 meshes with one side of another pair of oppositely arranged sides of the swinging assembly; wherein, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0065] In this embodiment, the first movable plate 14 is located outside the first support plate 11, and the second movable plate 15 is located outside the third support plate 13; an active electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate are arranged between the first movable plate 14 and the first support plate 11, and the active electrode plate is fixedly connected to the first movable plate 14, and the fixed electrode plate is fixedly connected to the first support plate 11; an active electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate are arranged between the second movable plate 15 and the third support plate 13, and the active electrode plate is fixedly connected to the second movable plate 15, and the fixed electrode plate is fixedly connected to the third support plate 13; when the rocker assembly 3 drives the swinging assembly to rotate in different directions, the swinging assembly will push the first movable plate 14 or the second movable plate 15 to move on the bottom plate 10, so as to change the relative area between the first movable plate 14 and the first support plate 11 or between the second movable plate 15 and the third support plate 13, and further change the relative area between the active electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate, so that the inductive capacitance value between the active electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate changes, and further monitor the swinging position of the rocker assembly 3 according to the changed inductive capacitance value.

[0066] Here, the first movable plate 14, the second movable plate 15, and the second support plate 12 have a certain thickness to support the swing assembly; the second support plate 12 is at the same height as the first movable plate 14 to ensure stability during support; preferably, the first support plate 11, the second support plate 12, and the third support plate 13 can be integrally formed with the bottom plate 10 for easy production and manufacturing.

[0067] Preferably, a first rack structure 141 is provided at the top of the first movable plate 14, and a second rack structure 151 is provided at the top of the second movable plate 15. When the swing assembly rotates, it cooperates with the gear structure on the swing assembly to push the first movable plate 14 or the second movable plate 15 to move on the bottom plate 10 (here, the gear structure on the swing assembly will be described in detail in the following description); a first support groove 121 is formed at the top of the second support plate 12 to facilitate the rotational connection with the side of the swing assembly; more preferably, the first support groove 121 is an arc groove.

[0068] As Figure 5 shown, in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, guide grooves 18 for movably connecting the first movable plate 14 and the second movable plate 15 are respectively formed on two adjacent sides of the bottom plate 10, and the first movable plate 14 and the second movable plate 15 are movably installed in the guide grooves 18; here, the bottoms of the first movable plate 14 and the second movable plate 15 can be connected to the guide grooves 18 in the form of a sliding groove and a guide rail (it can be provided with a guide rail at the bottom of the first movable plate 14 and the second movable plate 15 and a sliding groove on the guide groove 18, or it can be provided with a sliding groove at the bottom of the first movable plate 14 and the second movable plate 15 and a guide rail on the guide groove 18); the setting of the guide grooves 18 can ensure the stability of the first movable plate 14 and the second movable plate 15 when moving on the bottom plate 10, and further ensure the accuracy of position detection.

[0069] As Figure 6 shown, in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the movable electrode plate includes a first movable electrode plate 421 and a second movable electrode plate 422, and the fixed electrode plate includes a first fixed electrode plate 423 and a second fixed electrode plate 424. Among them, the first movable electrode plate 421 and the first fixed electrode plate 423 are oppositely arranged between the first support plate 11 and the first movable plate 14, and the first movable electrode plate 421 is fixedly attached to the first movable plate 14, and the first fixed electrode plate 423 is fixedly attached to the first support plate 11; the second movable electrode plate 422 and the second fixed electrode plate 424 are oppositely arranged between the third support plate 13 and the second movable plate 15, and the second movable electrode plate 422 is fixedly attached to the second movable plate 15, and the second fixed electrode plate 424 is fixedly attached to the third support plate 13;

[0070] In this embodiment, the first movable electrode plate 421 and the first fixed electrode plate 423 are opposite to each other and are spaced apart on one side of the bottom plate 10 to form a first capacitance component. The second movable electrode plate 422 and the second fixed electrode plate 424 are opposite to each other and are spaced apart on the other side of the bottom plate 10 to form a second capacitance component. The first capacitance component and the second capacitance component are perpendicular to each other in the plane where the bottom plate 10 is located;

[0071] One side of the first movable plate 14 is fixedly attached to the first movable electrode plate 421, one side of the second movable plate 15 is fixedly attached to the second movable electrode plate 422, one side of the first support plate 11 is fixedly attached to the first fixed electrode plate 423, and one side of the third support plate 13 is fixedly attached to the second fixed electrode plate 424, so as to respectively protect the first movable electrode plate 421, the second movable electrode plate 422, the first fixed electrode plate 423, and the second fixed electrode plate 424;

[0072] Here, the first direction can be the X-axis direction of the plane where the bottom plate 10 is located, and the second direction can be the Y-axis direction of the plane where the bottom plate 10 is located. It should be known that in the design structure, the positional relationship between the first movable electrode plate 421 and the first fixed electrode plate 423 or between the second movable electrode plate 422 and the second fixed electrode plate 424 can be interchanged.

[0073] Preferably, the height of the first movable plate 14 is greater than or equal to the heights of the first movable electrode plate 421 and the first fixed electrode plate 423, and the height of the first movable plate 14 is greater than the height of the first support plate 11. While protecting the electrode plate, it can also prevent the first support plate 11 from affecting the first movable plate 14 and the second support plate 12 from supporting the swing assembly; the height of the second movable plate 15 is greater than or equal to the heights of the second movable electrode plate 422 and the second fixed electrode plate 424, and the height of the second movable plate 15 is greater than the height of the third support plate 13. While protecting the electrode plate, it can also prevent the third support plate 13 from affecting the second movable plate 15 from supporting the swing assembly.

[0074] As Figure 6 shown, in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the position detection component further includes a connection circuit 41 and a position detection chip 43. Among them, the connection circuit 41 is embedded in the bottom plate 10. The switch pressing piece 411 of the connection circuit 41 is arranged on the bottom plate 10 and is press-connectable to the connection circuit 41, and both the movable electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate are electrically connected to the connection circuit 41; the position detection chip 43 is arranged on the bottom plate 10 and is electrically connected to the connection circuit 41.

[0075] In this embodiment, the connection circuit 41 is arranged along the periphery of the bottom plate 10 and embedded in the bottom plate 10 to protect the connection circuit 41. Among them, the first movable electrode plate 421, the second movable electrode plate 422, the first fixed electrode plate 423, and the second fixed electrode plate 424 are all electrically connected to the connection circuit 41. The switch pressing piece 411 is electrically connected to the connection circuit 41 and is placed on one side of the bottom plate 10, and the connection circuit 41 can be connected when the switch pressing piece 411 is pressed.

[0076] Preferably, the first support plate 11, the second support plate 12, the third support plate 13, the connection circuit 41, and the position detection chip 43 are integrally formed with the bottom plate 10. On the one hand, it is convenient for production and manufacturing, and on the other hand, it can also ensure the stability of the overall structure of the position detection component, avoiding loosening or falling off of the fixed electrode plate during the swinging of the rocker assembly 3 and driving the swing arm assembly to rotate or during the long-term use of the rocker device, resulting in the inability to perform position detection, and thus ensuring the accuracy of position detection.

[0077] Refer to Figures 5 to 6 , in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, two energizing rods 6 are provided on both sides of the first movable plate 14 and both sides of the second movable plate 15, and are supported on the bottom plate 10 through the energizing rods 6. Here, one end of the energizing rod 6 is slidably installed in the guide groove 18 and electrically connected to the connection circuit 41, and the other ends of the energizing rods 6 are respectively supported on both sides of the first movable plate 14 and the second movable plate 15, and are respectively electrically connected to the first movable electrode plate 421 and the second movable electrode plate 422, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the first movable electrode plate 421 and the second movable electrode plate 422 and the connection circuit 41. Here, the setting of the energizing rod 6 can, on the one hand, play a role in supporting the first movable plate 14 and the second movable plate 15, thereby ensuring the stability of the first movable plate 14 or the second movable plate 15 during the movement process, and on the other hand, it also realizes power supply for the first movable electrode plate 421 and the second movable electrode plate 422. Preferably, the energizing rod 6 can be an elastic member to realize the reset after the movement of the first movable plate 14 or the second movable plate 15.

[0078] Refer to Figures 4 to 7 , in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the swinging component includes a first swing arm 21 and a second swing arm 22. Among them, one side of the first swing arm 21 along the first direction is engaged with the top of the first movable plate 14, and the other side of the first swing arm 21 along the first direction is rotatably connected to the top of the second support plate 12. The second swing arm 22 is arranged below the first swing arm 21 and is pin-connected to both sides of the bottom end of the rocker assembly 3, and one side of the second swing arm 22 along the second direction is engaged with the top of the second movable plate 15.

[0079] In this embodiment, the first swing arm 21 and the second swing arm 22 are stacked on the bottom plate 10, and both the first swing arm 21 and the second swing arm 22 are rotatably connected to the bottom plate 10 so as to rotate in different directions on the bottom plate 10 as the rocker assembly 3 swings; preferably, the first swing arm 21 can be integrally arranged in a three-dimensional elliptical structure so as to cover the second swing arm 22 to improve the overall compactness of the device; more preferably, both surfaces of the first swing arm 21 and the second swing arm 22 in contact with each other are arranged in an arc shape to reduce the resistance during the swinging process and reduce the frictional loss between the swing arms.

[0080] Here, the first swing arm 21 and the second swing arm 22 are both separate components, and both are integrally formed. The two are assembled with each other to form the overall structure of the swing assembly; of course, the first swing arm 21 and the second swing arm 22 of the swing assembly can also be integrally formed.

[0081] In an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, a first avoidance hole for the rocker assembly 3 to pass through is formed on the first swing arm 21, and a second avoidance hole for the rocker assembly 3 to pass through is formed on the second swing arm 22.

[0082] Here, the first avoidance hole is formed along a first direction, and the size of the first avoidance hole in the first direction matches the outer diameter of the rocker assembly 3 in the first direction, so as to drive the second swing arm 22 to rotate in a second direction when the rocker assembly 3 swings in the first direction; the second avoidance hole is formed along a second direction, and the size of the second avoidance hole in the second direction matches the outer diameter of the rocker assembly 3 in the second direction, so as to drive the first swing arm 21 to rotate in the first direction when the rocker assembly 3 swings in the second direction. By providing the first swing arm 21 and the second swing arm 22, the structures of the two are simple, the overall volume of the assembled swing assembly is small, and the avoidance holes formed thereon cooperate with the rocker assembly 3, thereby ensuring the accuracy of swing control when swinging in a single direction.

[0083] As Figure 4 shown, in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the above-mentioned capacitive rocker device further includes a switch member 16. The switch member 16 is arranged on the other side of the bottom plate 10 along the second direction, and the top of the switch member 16 is rotatably connected to the other side of the second swing arm 22 along the second direction; preferably, a second support groove 163 is formed on the top of the switch member 16.

[0084] In this embodiment, the switch member 16 can be a block structure and is located above the switch pressing piece 411; preferably, the height of the switch member 16 matches the height of the second movable plate 15 to ensure the stability when supporting the second swing arm 22.

[0085] Refer to Figures 4 to 7, in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, a first support shaft 211 is respectively provided on both sides of the first swing arm 21 in the first direction. A first gear structure 212 is provided at the end of the first support shaft on one side, and the first gear structure 212 meshes with a first rack structure 141 at the top of the first movable plate 14. The first support shaft on the other side is rotatably connected to a first support groove 121 at the top of the second support plate 12. When the rocker assembly 3 drives the first swing arm 21 to rotate, the first movable plate 14 is pushed to move on the bottom plate 10 through the cooperation of the first gear structure 212 and the first rack structure 141, so as to change the relative area between the first movable plate 14 and the first support plate 11.

[0086] Here, by providing the first support shafts 211 at both ends of the first swing arm 21, the first swing arm 21 is rotatably supported on the bottom plate 10, and the end of the first support shaft on one side of the first swing arm 21 is provided as a first gear structure 212 that cooperates with the first rack structure 141 at the top of the first movable plate 14. On the one hand, through the meshing of the gear-rack structure, when the first swing arm 21 rotates, the first movable plate 14 is pushed to move on the bottom plate 10. On the other hand, the stability of the first swing arm 21 during rotation can be ensured, and the slippage of the first support shaft on the other side during rotation in the first support groove 121 can be avoided; when the first movable plate 14 starts to move on the bottom plate 10, the relative area between the first movable plate 14 and the first support plate 11 changes, and further, the relative area between the first movable electrode plate 421 and the first fixed electrode plate 423 changes, so that the induced capacitance value between the first movable electrode plate 421 and the first fixed electrode plate 423 changes. Further, the position monitoring chip 43 can monitor the current swing position of the rocker assembly 3 according to the changed induced capacitance value.

[0087] Preferably, the outer diameter of the first support shaft on the other side of the first swing arm 21 matches the size of the first support groove 121 to ensure the stability of the first swing arm 21 when supported on the bottom plate 10 and rotating in the first direction.

[0088] Refer to Figures 4 to 7 , in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, a second support shaft 221 is respectively provided on both sides of the second swing arm 22 in the second direction. A second gear structure 222 is provided at the end of the second support shaft on one side, and the second gear structure 222 meshes with a second rack structure 151 at the top of the second movable plate 15. The second support shaft on the other side is rotatably connected to a second support groove 163 at the top of the switch member 16. When the rocker assembly 3 drives the second swing arm 22 to rotate, the second movable plate 15 is pushed to move on the bottom plate 10 through the cooperation of the second gear structure 222 and the second rack structure 151, so as to change the relative area between the second movable plate 15 and the third support plate 13.

[0089] Here, by providing second support shafts 221 at both ends of the second swing arm 22, the second swing arm 22 is rotatably supported on the bottom plate 10. And the end of the second support shaft on one side of the second swing arm 22 is provided with a second gear structure 222 that cooperates with the second rack structure 151 at the top of the second movable plate 15. On the one hand, through the meshing of the gear-rack structure, when the second swing arm 22 rotates, it pushes the second movable plate 15 to move on the bottom plate 10. On the other hand, it can ensure the stability of the second swing arm 22 during rotation, preventing the second support shaft on the other side from slipping when rotating in the second support groove 163; when the second movable plate 15 starts to move on the bottom plate 10, the relative area between the second movable plate 15 and the third support plate 13 changes, thereby causing the relative area between the second movable electrode plate 422 and the second fixed electrode plate 424 to change, resulting in a change in the induced capacitance value between the second movable electrode plate 422 and the second fixed electrode plate 424. Further, the position monitoring chip 43 can monitor the swinging position of the current rocker assembly 3 based on the changed induced capacitance value.

[0090] Preferably, the outer diameter of the second support shaft on the other side of the second swing arm 22 matches the size of the second support groove 163 to ensure the stability of the second swing arm 22 when supported on the bottom plate 10 and when rotating in the second direction.

[0091] Refer to Figures 8 to 10 , in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the rocker assembly 3 includes a central shaft 31, a handle sleeve 32, and an elastic member 33. Among them, the bottom end of the central shaft 31 sequentially passes through the first avoidance hole and the second avoidance hole and abuts against the bottom plate 10; the handle sleeve 32 is sleeved outside the top end of the central shaft 31, and the outer bottom end of the handle sleeve 32 is pin-connected to the second swing arm 22, and the top end of the handle sleeve 32 sequentially passes through the second avoidance hole and the first avoidance hole; the elastic member 33 is disposed between the central shaft 31 and the handle sleeve 32 and is sleeved on the central shaft 31.

[0092] In this embodiment, the handle sleeve 32 is sleeved outside the top end of the central shaft 31, and the outer edge of the bottom end of the handle sleeve 32 abuts against the outer edge of the bottom end of the central shaft 31; the top end of the overall structure after the handle sleeve 32 and the central shaft 31 are sleeved together sequentially passes through the second avoidance hole and the first avoidance hole; here, the inner diameter of the handle sleeve 32 is larger than the outer diameter of the central shaft 31 so that the handle sleeve 32 can swing;

[0093] Preferably, the outer diameter of the handle sleeve 32 in the first direction matches the inner diameter of the first avoidance hole, so that when the handle sleeve 32 swings in the first direction, it drives the second swing arm 22 to rotate in the second direction, and at this time, the first swing arm 21 remains stationary; the outer diameter of the handle sleeve 32 in the second direction matches the inner diameter of the second avoidance hole, so that when the handle sleeve 32 swings in the second direction, it drives the first swing arm 21 to rotate in the first direction, and at this time, the second swing arm 22 remains stationary. Through the mutual matching of the sizes, only the corresponding swing arm rotates when swinging in one direction, thereby ensuring the accuracy of swing control;

[0094] As Figure 5 shown, preferably, a central arc protrusion 17 is provided at the central position of the bottom plate 10, and an arc groove matching the central arc protrusion 17 is provided at the bottom end of the central shaft 31. The arc groove abuts against the central arc protrusion 17 to form an arc contact structure. This arc contact structure enables the central shaft 31 to swing more smoothly with the handle sleeve 32, reducing the swing resistance.

[0095] As Figures 8 to 9 shown, in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, a third support shaft 321 is respectively provided on both sides of the bottom end of the handle sleeve 32 in the first direction, and a connection hole 222 is respectively provided on both sides of the second swing arm 22 in the first direction. The sizes of the two connection holes 222 match the outer diameters of the two third support shafts 321. The handle sleeve 32 is pin-connected to the connection hole 222 on the second swing arm 22 through the third support shaft 321; when the handle sleeve 32 swings in the first direction (that is, at this time, the handle sleeve 32 swings along the X-axis direction and rotates around the second (Y-axis) direction), since the second swing arm 22 is pin-connected to the third support shaft 321 of the handle sleeve 32 through the connection hole 222 in the first direction, at this time, the first end of the handle sleeve 32 rotates synchronously with the second swing arm 22, thereby driving the second swing arm 22 to rotate around the second (Y-axis) direction; when the handle sleeve 32 swings in the second direction (that is, at this time, the handle sleeve 32 swings along the Y-axis direction and rotates around the first (X-axis) direction), at this time, the first end of the handle sleeve 32 rotates in the connection hole 222 of the second swing arm 22 through the third support shaft 321, and the first end of the handle sleeve 32 rotates relative to the second swing arm 22 (the second swing arm 22 remains stationary), thereby driving the first swing arm 21 to rotate around the first (X-axis) direction;

[0096] Here, the elastic member 33 is sleeved on the central shaft 31, and a part of the elastic member 33 is sleeved in the handle sleeve 32, and the elastic member 33 is used to assist in resetting after the handle sleeve 32 and the central shaft 31 perform a swinging action; preferably, the elastic member 33 includes but is not limited to a spring.

[0097] As Figure 11As shown, in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the switch member 16 includes a support portion 161 and a crimping portion 162. Among them, the second support groove 163 is formed at the top of the support portion 161. The crimping portion 162 is disposed at the bottom of the support portion 161 and is fixedly connected to the support portion 161. The crimping portion 162 is located above the switch piece 411 and contacts the switch piece 411.

[0098] By providing the switch member 16, when the rocker assembly 3 starts to be used, the handle sleeve 32 is pressed, so that the handle sleeve 32 presses the switch member 16 through the second swing arm 22. The crimping portion 162 at the bottom end of the switch member 16 squeezes the switch piece 411, so that the built-in connection circuit 41 of the entire base plate 10 is powered on and activated, facilitating the detection of the swing position of the rocker assembly 3 when the rocker assembly 3 is pressed and swung; when the pressing on the handle sleeve 32 is released, the handle sleeve 32 and the second swing arm 22 return to their original positions under the action of the elastic member 33. At this time, the switch member 16 no longer squeezes the switch piece, and the built-in connection circuit 41 of the base plate 10 is disconnected to save electric energy.

[0099] Here, the movement amount of the switch member 16 is very small. When the switch member 16 is in the normal state, its bottom end is placed on the switch piece 411, but its gravity cannot close the switch piece 411. Only by pressing force can the switch piece 411 be closed and started to achieve power-on when using the rocker device and power-off when not in use, thereby reducing the power consumption.

[0100] In an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the above capacitive rocker device further includes a housing 5, and the housing has a hollow cavity. Among them, the base 1, the swing assembly, and the position detection assembly are all disposed in the hollow cavity of the housing 5, and the housing 5 also plays a role in protecting the components disposed therein. A part of the rocker assembly 3 is disposed in the hollow cavity of the housing 5, and another part is disposed outside the housing 5, so as to facilitate swinging in different directions outside the housing 5 to drive the swing assembly to rotate in different directions, thereby realizing the control of the electronic device used in cooperation with the rocker in different directions.

[0101] Referring to Figures 12 to 13 , in an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing 5 includes a first housing 51 and a second housing 52. The first housing 51 and the second housing 52 are docked to form the complete structure of the housing 5 with a cavity structure; preferably, as Figure 12 shown, the first housing 51 is provided with a third avoidance hole 510 for the rocker assembly 3 to pass through. Here, the specific shapes of the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 are not limited, and all shapes that can be docked to form the housing 5 with a cavity structure are acceptable;

[0102] Continuing to refer to Figures 12 to 13, in an achievable example, both the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 are cubic structures, and connecting grooves 511 are respectively formed at the four corner positions of the top of the first housing 51, and foldable connecting plates 521 are respectively arranged at the four corner positions of the top of the second housing 52; when docking the first housing 51 and the second housing 52, cover the first housing 51 on the second housing 52, and fold the connecting plates 521 to be snap-connected to the connecting grooves 511.

[0103] Preferably, at least two positioning protrusions 522 are oppositely arranged at the bottom edge position of the second housing 52, and the positioning protrusions 522 are used for positioning and installing with the overall module (such as the relevant structure of the remote control device) to achieve the positioning function.

[0104] In an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, a first limiting groove is arranged on one inner wall of the first housing 51, a second limiting groove is arranged on the other inner wall of the first housing 51, and a switch guiding groove (the second limiting groove is formed on the switch guiding groove) is also arranged on the other inner wall at the same time.

[0105] In this embodiment, the first limiting groove is oppositely arranged with the first supporting groove 121, the second limiting groove is oppositely arranged with the second supporting groove 163, and the switch guiding groove is oppositely arranged with the switch 16; preferably, both the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are arc-shaped grooves, and more preferably, the arc size of the first limiting groove matches the size of the first supporting groove 121, the arc size of the second limiting groove matches the size of the second supporting groove 163, and the size of the switch guiding groove matches the size of the switch 16.

[0106] When the first housing 51 and the second housing 52 are docked, the first limiting groove and the first supporting groove 121 are docked to form a first slot structure, the second limiting groove and the second supporting groove 163 are docked to form a second slot structure, and the switch guiding groove covers the switch 16. Among them, the first slot structure is pin-connected with the first supporting shaft on the other side of the first swing arm 21, and while realizing the rotation of the first swing arm 21 around the first direction, it can also limit the first supporting shaft 211. The second slot structure is pin-connected with the second supporting shaft on the other side of the second swing arm 22, and while realizing the rotation of the second swing arm 22 around the second direction, it can also limit the second supporting shaft 221.

[0107] The capacitive rocker device 100 provided by the above embodiments of the present disclosure is mainly applied to various remote control devices, such as game pads, drones or toy remote controls. Specifically, it includes a base, a rocker assembly, a swing assembly and a position detection assembly. Among them, the bottom end of the rocker assembly abuts against the base, and the swing assembly is sleeved outside the rocker assembly and rotatably installed above the base; the rocker assembly is limited on the base so that when the rocker assembly swings in different directions, it drives the swing assembly to rotate in different directions; the position detection assembly is arranged on the base and below the swing assembly, and includes a movable electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate arranged oppositely; when the rocker assembly drives the swing assembly to rotate, the swing assembly rotates to push the movable electrode plate to move relative to the fixed electrode plate, so as to change the relative area between the movable electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate. When the relative area between the movable electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate changes, the induced capacitance value between the two also changes accordingly. Furthermore, the position detection assembly can detect the swing position of the rocker assembly in different directions according to the changed induced capacitance value; here, two adjacent sides of the swing assembly are engaged with the top of the movable plate supporting the movable electrode plate, and the movable electrode plate is pushed to move through the engagement to ensure the stability during the movement; here, the connection circuit, the fixed electrode plate and the position detection chip of the position detection assembly can be integrally formed with the base; by integrally forming the connection circuit, the fixed electrode plate and the position detection chip with the base, the stability of the connection between the detection circuit and the electrode plate in the rocker device can be improved, and the accuracy of position detection can be further ensured to achieve more precise control.

[0108] The above are the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present disclosure, several improvements and refinements can be made, and these improvements and refinements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A capacitive rocker device, characterized in that: It includes a base, a rocker assembly, a swing assembly and a position detection assembly; The bottom end of the rocker assembly is abutted against the base, the swing assembly is sleeved outside the rocker assembly and rotatably installed above the base, the swing assembly limits the rocker assembly on the base, so that when the rocker assembly swings in different directions, it drives the swing assembly to rotate in different directions; the position detection assembly is arranged on the base and located below the swing assembly, the position detection assembly includes an active electrode plate and a fixed electrode plate arranged relatively to each other, when the rocker assembly drives the swing assembly to rotate, the swing assembly rotates to push the active electrode plate to move relative to the fixed electrode plate, so as to change the relative area between the active electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate.

2. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a bottom plate, a first support plate, a second support plate, a third support plate, a first movable plate and a second movable plate; wherein, The first support plate and the second support plate are respectively fixedly connected to the two sides of the bottom plate along the first direction, and the first support plate and the first movable plate are arranged on the same side of the bottom plate opposite to each other, the top of the first movable plate is engaged with one side of a pair of oppositely arranged two sides of the swing assembly, and the top of the second support plate is rotatably connected to the other side of a pair of oppositely arranged two sides of the swing assembly; The third support plate is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom plate along the second direction, and the third support plate and the second movable plate are arranged on the same side of the bottom plate opposite to each other, and the top of the second movable plate is engaged with one side of the other pair of oppositely arranged two sides of the swing assembly; wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; Optionally, a first rack structure is disposed on the top of the first movable plate, a second rack structure is disposed on the top of the second movable plate, and a first supporting groove is formed on the top of the second supporting plate.

3. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The movable electrode plate includes a first movable electrode plate and a second movable electrode plate, and the fixed electrode plate includes a first fixed electrode plate and a second fixed electrode plate; The first movable electrode plate and the first fixed electrode plate are arranged relatively between the first support plate and the first movable plate, and the first movable electrode plate is attached and fixed to the first movable plate, and the first fixed electrode plate is attached and fixed to the first support plate; The second movable electrode plate and the second fixed electrode plate are arranged oppositely between the third support plate and the second movable plate, and the second movable electrode plate is attached and fixed to the second movable plate, and the second fixed electrode plate is attached and fixed to the third support plate.

4. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The position detection component also includes a connection circuit and a position detection chip; The connecting circuit is embedded in the bottom plate, the switch pressing piece of the connecting circuit is arranged on the bottom plate and can be pressed to be electrically connected with the connecting circuit, and the movable electrode plate and the fixed electrode plate are both electrically connected with the connecting circuit; The position detection chip is arranged on the bottom plate and is electrically connected to the connection circuit; Optionally, the first support plate, the second support plate, the third support plate, the connection circuit and the position detection chip are integrally formed with the base plate.

5. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing assembly comprises: a first swing arm, wherein one side of the first swing arm along the first direction is engaged with the top of the first movable plate, and the other side of the first swing arm along the first direction is rotatably connected to the top of the second support plate; and A second swing arm, the second swing arm is arranged below the first swing arm and connected to the pins on both sides of the bottom end of the rocker assembly, and one side of the second swing arm along the second direction is engaged with the top of the second movable plate; Optionally, a first avoidance hole for the rocker assembly to pass through is formed on the first swing arm, and a second avoidance hole for the rocker assembly to pass through is formed on the second swing arm.

6. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a switch member, which is disposed on the other side of the bottom plate along the second direction, and the top of the switch member is rotatably connected to the other side of the second swing arm along the second direction; Optionally, a second supporting groove is formed on the top of the switch element.

7. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first support shaft is respectively provided on both sides of the first swing arm along the first direction, wherein the end of the first support shaft on one side is provided with a first gear structure and the first gear structure is meshed with the first rack structure on the top of the first movable plate, and the first support shaft on the other side is rotatably connected to the first support groove on the top of the second support plate. When the rocker assembly drives the first swing arm to rotate, the first gear structure cooperates with the first rack structure to push the first movable plate to move on the bottom plate, so as to change the relative area between the first movable plate and the first support plate.

8. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A second support shaft is respectively provided on both sides of the second swing arm along the second direction, wherein the end of the second support shaft on one side is set to a second gear structure and the second gear structure is meshed with the second rack structure on the top of the second movable plate, and the second support shaft on the other side is rotatably connected to the second support groove on the top of the switch member. When the rocker assembly drives the second swing arm to rotate, the second gear structure cooperates with the second rack structure to push the second movable plate to move on the bottom plate, so as to change the relative area between the second movable plate and the third support plate.

9. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rocker assembly comprises: A central axis, the bottom end of which passes through the first avoidance hole and the second avoidance hole in sequence and abuts against the bottom plate; A handle cover, wherein the handle cover is sleeved on the outer side of the top end of the central axis and the outer side of the bottom end of the handle cover is connected to the second swing arm pin shaft, and the top end of the handle cover passes through the second avoidance hole and the first avoidance hole in sequence; and An elastic member is arranged between the central axis and the handle sleeve and sleeved on the central axis.

10. The capacitive rocker device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the handle sleeve in the first direction matches the inner diameter of the first avoidance hole, so that when the handle sleeve swings in the first direction, the first swing arm is driven to rotate in the first direction; The outer diameter of the handle sleeve in the second direction matches the inner diameter of the second avoidance hole, so that when the handle sleeve swings in the second direction, the second swing arm is driven to rotate in the second direction.

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