Wrist pad

Abstract

The wrist pad may include: a base structure; at least two flexible supports extending from the base structure; a vibration assembly supported on the at least two flexible supports such that the vibration assembly may be spaced apart from the base structure; and the cushion assembly comprises a cushion, and the cushion is arranged above the vibration assembly so as to hide the vibration assembly between the base structure and the cushion. The cushion may be secured to the base structure. The at least two flexible supports may be configured to isolate the base structure from vibratory motion of the vibratory assembly. A surface of the vibration assembly facing the cushion assembly may move relative to a corresponding surface of the cushion assembly to allow vibratory movement of the vibration assembly to be perceived via the cushion.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the application with the application number 2018801006410 and the invention name "Wrist Pad" filed on December 7, 2018. Technical Field

[0002] Various embodiments generally relate to wrist pads. In particular, various embodiments generally relate to wrist pads with haptic feedback. Background Art

[0003] In recent years, gaming input devices with built-in haptic feedback, such as keyboards, mice, gamepads, joysticks, etc., have become increasingly popular among gamers because these devices enhance the experience of gamers interacting with the gaming environment. With the success of built-in haptic feedback for gaming input devices, manufacturers are moving towards introducing built-in haptic feedback into other gaming accessories (such as wrist pads).

[0004] For example, U.S. Patent No. US 7,106,305 discloses a wrist pad that includes one or more actuators for providing haptic feedback to a user. However, in this U.S. patent, the actuators are coupled to the outer shell of the wrist pad, and the actuators directly apply force to the outer shell such that the force is transmitted as haptic feedback to the user in contact with the outer shell. Thus, the entire outer shell of the wrist pad will vibrate to generate haptic feedback. Providing haptic feedback in a wrist pad in this primitive and crude manner may not be ideal because it may cause discomfort to the user or may even interfere with the user who is trying to control the gaming input device. Additionally, in the case where the entire wrist pad vibrates, the wrist pad may move along the surface of the table, and if unattended, the wrist pad may fall off the table.

[0005] On the other hand, other common haptic feedback techniques involve directly moving a haptic element (which the user contacts) relative to the outer shell to transmit a haptic sensation via the haptic element. Such haptic feedback techniques may also not be suitable for wrist pads because this requires the entire pad of the wrist pad to move directly relative to the outer shell of the wrist pad. Generating haptic feedback in a wrist pad in this basic and primitive manner will cause the pad of the wrist pad to directly rub against the user's skin, which may cause discomfort and may interfere with the user who is trying to control the gaming input device. Therefore, directly applying such common haptic feedback techniques in a wrist pad is also not ideal.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a precise and refined solution for generating haptic feedback in a wrist pad that can minimize discomfort and / or interference with the user's actions. Summary of the Invention

[0007] According to various embodiments, a wrist pad is provided. The wrist pad may include a base structure. The wrist pad may further include at least two flexible supports extending from the base structure. The wrist pad may further include a vibration assembly supported on the at least two flexible supports such that the vibration assembly is spaced apart from the base structure by the at least two flexible supports. The wrist pad may further include a pad assembly including a pad disposed above the vibration assembly to hide the vibration assembly between the base structure and the pad. The pad may be fastened to the base structure. The at least two flexible supports may be configured to isolate the base structure from the vibrational movement of the vibration assembly. The vibrational movement of the vibration assembly may cause a surface of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly to move relative to a corresponding surface of the pad assembly facing the vibration assembly to allow the vibrational movement of the vibration assembly to be sensed via the pad of the pad assembly.

[0008] According to various embodiments, a wrist pad is provided. The wrist pad may include a base structure. The wrist pad may further include at least two flexible supports extending from the base structure. The wrist pad may further include a vibration assembly including a vibration member and an actuator. The vibration member may be supported on the at least two flexible supports such that the vibration member is spaced apart from the base structure by the at least two flexible supports. The actuator may be coupled below the vibration member and between the at least two flexible supports to be suspended from the vibration member. The wrist pad may further include a pad assembly including a pad disposed above the vibration assembly to hide the vibration assembly between the base structure and the pad. The pad may be fastened to the base structure. The wrist pad may further include a lubricating layer between the vibration member of the vibration assembly and the pad of the pad assembly. The at least two flexible supports may be configured to isolate the base structure from the vibrational movement of the vibration assembly. The vibrational movement of the vibration member of the vibration assembly may cause a surface of the vibration member of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly to move relative to a corresponding surface of the pad of the pad assembly facing the vibration assembly. The lubricating layer may be configured to minimize vibration losses of the vibration member of the vibration assembly and facilitate relative movement between the vibration member of the vibration assembly and the pad of the pad assembly.

[0009] According to various embodiments, a wrist pad is provided. The wrist pad may include a base structure. The wrist pad may further include at least two flexible supports extending from the base structure. The wrist pad may further include a vibration assembly including a vibration member and an actuator. The vibration member may be supported on the at least two flexible supports such that the vibration member is spaced apart from the base structure by the at least two flexible supports. The actuator may be coupled below the vibration member and between the at least two flexible supports to be suspended from the vibration member. The wrist pad may further include a pad assembly including a pad disposed above the vibration assembly to hide the vibration assembly between the base structure and the pad. The pad may be fastened to the base structure. The wrist pad may further include a lubricating plate fixedly attached to a side of the pad of the pad assembly facing the vibration plate. The vibrating motion of the vibration member of the vibration assembly may cause a surface of the vibration member of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly to move relative to a corresponding surface of the lubricating plate facing the vibration assembly. The at least two flexible supports may be configured to isolate the base structure from the vibrating motion of the vibration assembly. The lubricating plate may contact the vibration member of the vibration assembly to minimize vibration loss of the vibration member of the vibration assembly and facilitate relative movement between the vibration member of the vibration assembly and the pad of the pad assembly. Description of the Drawings

[0010] In the drawings, throughout the different views, like reference numerals generally refer to the same components. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, but generally focus on illustrating the principles of the invention. In the following description, various embodiments will be described with reference to the following drawings, in which:

[0011] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad according to various embodiments;

[0012] Figure 2A A schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad according to various embodiments;

[0013] Figure 2B Showing according to various embodiments Figure 2A A bottom view of the wrist pad with the base structure removed;

[0014] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad according to various embodiments;

[0015] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad according to various embodiments;

[0016] Figure 5 Schematic diagram showing a front - view cross - section of a wrist pad according to various embodiments, wherein features and / or limitations related to Figure 4 bumps or rounded protrusions on the surface (or top surface) of the vibration component of the vibration assembly of the wrist pad of Figure 3 are combined with the wrist pad of

[0017] Figure 6 Schematic diagram showing a front - view cross - section of a wrist pad according to various embodiments;

[0018] Figure 7 Schematic diagram showing a front - view cross - section of a wrist pad according to various embodiments, wherein features and / or limitations related to Figure 6 one or more lubricating pads on the surface (or top surface) of the vibration component of the vibration assembly of the wrist pad of Figure 3 are combined with the wrist pad of

[0019] Figure 8 Schematic diagram showing a front - view cross - section of a wrist pad according to various embodiments;

[0020] Figure 9A Schematic diagram showing a front - view cross - section of a wrist pad according to various embodiments;

[0021] Figure 9B Showing according to various embodiments Figure 9A front view of the flexible support of the wrist pad of

[0022] Figure 9C Showing according to various embodiments Figure 9A front - view cross - section of the flexible support of the wrist pad 900 of

[0023] Figure 9D Showing according to various embodiments Figure 9A three - dimensional view of the vibration component of the vibration assembly of the wrist pad of

[0024] Figure 10A Showing a side - view cross - section at the mid - point of the wrist pad according to various embodiments;

[0025] Figure 10B Showing according to various embodiments at Figure 10A side - view cross - section at the end of the wrist pad of

[0026] Figure 11 Showing a side - view cross - section at the mid - point of the wrist pad according to various embodiments; and

[0027] Figure 12 Showing a three - dimensional view of a variant of the vibration component of the wrist pad according to various embodiments. Detailed Description

[0028] The embodiments described below in the context of the device are similarly effective for the corresponding methods and vice versa. Further, it should be understood that the embodiments described below can be combined, for example, a part of one embodiment can be combined with a part of another embodiment.

[0029] It should be understood that when used in the following description, terms such as "on", "above", "top", "bottom", "down", "side", "rear", "left", "right", "front", "lateral", "side", "up", "down", etc. are for convenience and to assist in understanding relative position or orientation, and are not intended to limit the orientation of any device, structure, or any part of any device or structure. Additionally, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular terms "a", "an", and "the" include plural forms. Similarly, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the word "or" is intended to include "and".

[0030] Various embodiments generally relate to a wrist pad. The wrist pad can be configured to generate haptic feedback in response to a signal from a processor. The processor can be a host computer that runs an application and sends the signal directly to the wrist pad. The processor can also be a local controller in the wrist pad that receives haptic feedback instructions from the host computer running the application. According to various embodiments, the wrist pad can be configured to provide comfort and support to the wrist of a user who uses input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, gamepad, joystick, etc. According to various embodiments, the wrist pad can also be referred to as a wrist cushion, wrist liner, wrist guard, or wrist support.

[0031] In various embodiments, the haptic feedback in the wrist pad can be generated in a precise and delicate manner. According to various embodiments, when generating haptic feedback, the housing (or casing, external structure, or base structure) of the wrist pad can remain stationary relative to the surface on which the wrist pad is placed. According to various embodiments, when generating haptic feedback, the pad (or cushion) of the wrist pad can also not move actively (or directly) relative to the housing of the wrist pad. Instead, according to various embodiments, vibrations are generated inside the wrist pad in such a way that the vibrations can be perceived as a form of haptic feedback via the pad of the wrist pad. Thus, the haptic sensation can be transmitted to the user in an elegant and delicate manner without causing excessive discomfort to the user and / or without interfering with the user's use of the input device.

[0032] Figure 1A schematic diagram showing a front - view cross - sectional view of a wrist pad 100 according to various embodiments. As shown, according to various embodiments, the wrist pad 100 may include a base structure 110. According to various embodiments, the base structure 110 may be the bottom housing, bottom shell, or bottom external structure of the wrist pad 100. According to various embodiments, the base structure 110 may include a bottom plate portion 112. According to various embodiments, the base structure 110 may include one or more side walls 114 that extend upward from the bottom plate portion 112 of the base structure 110 at one or more corresponding edges of the bottom plate portion 112 of the base structure 110. According to various embodiments, the base structure 110 may be of an elongated shape. Thus, the bottom plate portion 112 of the base structure 110 may be of an elongated plate - like shape. Additionally, according to various embodiments, the base structure 110 may include at least two side walls 114, each side wall extending upward from a corresponding end edge of the elongated bottom plate portion 112 of the base structure 110.

[0033] As shown, according to various embodiments, the wrist pad 100 may further include at least two flexible supports 120 that extend from the base structure 110. According to various embodiments, each of the at least two flexible supports 120 may extend at least generally vertically or upward from the bottom plate portion 112 of the base structure 110 in a cylindrical or columnar manner. Thus, each of the at least two flexible supports 120 may be at least generally perpendicular to the bottom plate portion 112 of the base structure 110. According to various embodiments, the at least two flexible supports 120 may extend from the bottom plate portion 112 of the base structure 110 within at least two side walls 114 at corresponding end edges of the bottom plate portion 112 of the base structure 110. According to various embodiments, the at least two flexible supports 120 may be made of a flexible material, such as rubber, elastomer, or dense foam material, etc., so that they can be bent and / or flexed. According to various embodiments, the at least two flexible supports may be springs. According to various embodiments, the at least two flexible supports 120 may include two, three, four, or more flexible supports 120.

[0034] As shown in the figure, according to various embodiments, the wrist pad 100 may include a vibration assembly 130, which is supported on at least two flexible supports 120 in such a way that the vibration assembly 130 can be separated from the base structure 110 by the at least two flexible supports 120. Accordingly, the at least two flexible supports 120 can serve as spacers between the vibration assembly 130 and the base structure 110 to hold or suspend the vibration assembly 130 at a certain distance from (and above) the base structure 110. According to various embodiments, the at least two flexible supports 120 can be between the vibration assembly 130 and the base structure 110. Accordingly, one end of each of the at least two flexible supports can be coupled to the base structure 110, and the other end of each of the at least two flexible supports can be coupled to the vibration assembly 130. Accordingly, the vibration assembly 130 may not be in direct contact with the base structure 110.

[0035] According to various embodiments, the vibration assembly 130 may include a vibration member 132 and an actuator 134. According to various embodiments, the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can be supported by the at least two flexible supports 120. Accordingly, the at least two flexible supports 120 can hold or suspend the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly at a certain distance from (and above) the base structure 110 such that the vibration member 132 is separated from the base structure 110. According to various embodiments, one end of each of the at least two flexible supports can be coupled to the base structure 110, and the other end of each of the at least two flexible supports can be coupled to the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. According to various embodiments, the actuator 134 of the vibration assembly 130 can be coupled below the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and between the at least two flexible supports 120 to be suspended from the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Accordingly, the actuator 134 of the vibration assembly 130 can be attached to the bottom surface 133 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 such that the actuator 134 of the vibration assembly 130 can be suspended from the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Additionally, the actuator 134 of the vibration assembly 130 can be located between the at least two flexible supports 120. According to various embodiments, the vibration assembly 130 may include one or more actuators 134 coupled to the vibration member 132. Additionally, the one or more actuators 134 can be located between the at least two flexible supports 120. According to various embodiments, the actuator 134 of the vibration assembly 130 can be at the midpoint of the length of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 between the at least two flexible supports 120. According to various embodiments, the vibration member 132 can be an elongated vibration plate.

[0036] As shown in the figure, according to various embodiments, the wrist pad 100 may include a pad assembly 140, and the pad assembly 140 includes a pad 142. The pad 142 is disposed above the vibration assembly 130 in such a manner as to hide the vibration assembly 130 between the base structure 110 and the pad 142, wherein the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may be fastened to the base structure 110. Accordingly, the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may be attached to the base structure 110 and may cover the base structure 110 in such a manner as to enclose the internal space 102 of the wrist pad 100. Thus, the vibration assembly 130 may be contained within the internal space 102 of the wrist pad 100 defined by the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 and the base structure 110, such that the vibration assembly 140 may be surrounded within the wrist pad 100. According to various embodiments, the pad may be made of sponge, foam or polyester. According to various embodiments, the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may be loosely adjacent to the pad assembly 140. Accordingly, the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may be adjacent to the pad assembly 140 such that the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may contact or may touch the pad assembly 140. The vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may not be fastened, attached, fixed or joined to the pad assembly 140. For example, the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may be loosely adjacent to the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 in such a manner that the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may contact or may touch the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 without being fastened, attached, fixed or joined to each other.

[0037] According to various embodiments, the vibration assembly 130 can be configured to enter a vibration motion. According to various embodiments, the vibration motion of the vibration assembly 130 can be the vibration motion of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Therefore, the actuator 134 of the vibration assembly 130 can be configured to be operable to vibrate the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 so as to set the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 into a vibration motion in response to a signal received from the processor, to generate a haptic feedback in the wrist rest 100. Thus, when the wrist rest 100 requires haptic feedback, the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can be set into a vibration motion by the actuator 134. According to various embodiments, the processor can be a host computer that runs an application program and directly sends a signal to the actuator 134 of the vibration assembly 130 to generate haptic feedback. According to various embodiments, the processor can also be a local processor in the wrist rest 100 that receives a haptic feedback instruction from the host computer running the application program, and then sends a signal to the actuator 134 of the vibration assembly 130 to generate haptic feedback. According to various embodiments, the processor can be understood as any type of logical implementation entity, which can be a dedicated circuit or a processor that executes software stored in memory, firmware, or any combination thereof. Therefore, the processor can be a hardwired logic circuit or can be a programmable logic circuit, such as a programmable processor (e.g., a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)), such as a microprocessor (e.g., a Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) processor or a Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC) processor). The processor can also be a processor that executes software, such as any type of computer program, such as a computer program using virtual machine code (e.g., Java). According to various embodiments, the processor can be integrated or encapsulated in the wrist rest 100, or can be an independent device connected to the wrist rest 100.

[0038] According to various embodiments, at least two flexible supports 120 may be configured to isolate the base structure 110 from the vibratory motion of the vibration assembly 130. According to various embodiments, at least two flexible supports 120 may isolate the base structure 110 from the vibratory motion of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Thus, at least two flexible supports 120 made of a flexible material may be used to absorb and / or attenuate vibrations, thereby preventing vibrations from being transmitted from the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 to the base structure 110 to isolate the base structure 110 from the vibratory motion of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130. According to various embodiments, when the vibratory motion of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 is in the x-y plane relative to the base structure 110, at least two flexible supports 120 may bend, flex, sway, twist, or deflect accordingly to some extent to absorb or attenuate the vibratory motion in the x-y plane. According to various embodiments, when the vibratory motion of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 is in the z direction relative to the base structure 110, at least two flexible supports 120 may stretch, compress, buckle, flex, twist, distort, or deform accordingly to some extent to absorb or attenuate the vibratory motion in the z direction.

[0039] According to various embodiments, at least two flexible supports 120 may also be configured to provide a biasing force along the respective axial directions in such a manner that when the user's wrist is placed on the wrist pad 100, at least two flexible supports 120 may push or squeeze towards the user's wrist so that the vibratory motion of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 is not affected by or weakened by the pressure from the user's wrist and can be sensed by the user's wrist in the form of haptic feedback.

[0040] According to various embodiments, the vibratory motion of the vibration assembly 130 can cause the surface of the vibration assembly 130 facing the cushion assembly 140 (or the topmost surface of the vibration assembly 130) to move relative to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140 facing the vibration assembly 130 (or the bottommost surface of the cushion assembly 140), such that the vibratory motion of the vibration assembly 130 is allowed to be sensed via the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140. According to various embodiments, the surface of the vibration assembly 130 facing the cushion assembly 140 (or the topmost surface of the vibration assembly 130) can be the surface 136 (or the top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 facing the cushion assembly 140. Thus, the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140 (or the bottommost surface of the cushion assembly 140) can be opposite to each other and face each other. According to various embodiments, the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can loosely abut the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. Thus, the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can be adjacent to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140 such that the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can contact or touch the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. Additionally, the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can not be fastened, attached, fixed, or joined to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. Thus, when the vibration assembly 130 is set into vibratory motion, the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can move relative to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140, such that the wrist of a user resting on the wrist pad 100 can sense the vibratory motion of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 directly beneath the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140. Thus, an indirect haptic feedback can be generated by the vibration assembly 130, and the indirect haptic feedback can be sensed via the cushion assembly 140 of the wrist pad 100.

[0041] According to various embodiments, the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140 (or the lowermost surface of the cushion assembly 140) may be the corresponding surface 144 (or bottom surface) of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 facing the vibration assembly 130. Thus, the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may loosely abut the corresponding surface 144 (or bottom surface) of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 in such a manner that the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may contact or touch the corresponding surface 144 of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 without being latched, attached, fixed, or joined to each other. Thus, the vibration movement of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may cause the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 to move relative to the corresponding surface 144 of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 such that the wrist of a user resting on the wrist pad 100 may sense the vibration movement of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 via the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 in contact with the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Thus, the user may indirectly sense the tactile feedback generated by the vibration movement of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 via the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140.

[0042] Figure 2A Schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad 200 according to various embodiments. Figure 2B Showing according to various embodiments Figure 2A Bottom view of the wrist pad 200 of with the base structure removed. According to various embodiments, Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200 of may include Figure 1 all features of the wrist pad 100 of Thus, all features, changes, modifications, and variations applicable to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 of are also applicable to Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200 of According to various embodiments, Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200 of may be different from Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 of because Figure 2A the wrist pad 200 of may include the following additional features and / or limitations.

[0043] As Figure 2A and Figure 2B shown, according to various embodiments, the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 may include a recessed portion 246. According to various embodiments, the recessed portion 246 of the cushion 142 may be a cutout portion of the cushion 142 that forms a dent or groove in the cushion 142. According to various embodiments, the recessed portion 246 may be on the corresponding surface 144 of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 facing the vibration assembly 130.

[0044] According to various embodiments, the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may be disposed above the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130, wherein the vibration member 132 is disposed within the recessed portion 246 of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140. Thus, when the pad 142 of the pad assembly is placed above the vibration assembly 130 and fastened to the base structure 110, the vibration member 132 (or at least a portion of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130) of the vibration assembly 130 may fit into the recessed portion 246 of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140. Accordingly, the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may surround the periphery of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130.

[0045] According to various embodiments, the recessed portion 246 of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may be larger than the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. According to various embodiments, the planar area of the recessed portion 246 of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may be larger than the corresponding planar area of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 such that an annular gap 248 between the periphery of the vibration member 132 and the peripheral wall 247 of the recessed portion 246 of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 surrounds the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Thus, the annular gap 248 may provide space for the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 to move relative to the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 in all directions along the corresponding planar area of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130.

[0046] According to various embodiments, a fluid or gel may be filled between the recessed portion 246 of the pad 142 and the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Accordingly, a fluid or gel may be filled into the annular gap 248 between the recessed portion 246 of the pad 142 and the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. According to various other embodiments, the annular gap 248 between the recessed portion 246 of the pad 142 and the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may be an air gap without any filler. The annular gap allows the vibration member 132 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0047] Figure 3 Schematic view showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad 300 according to various embodiments. According to various embodiments, Figure 3 the wrist pad 300 may include Figure 1 all the features of the wrist pad 100. Accordingly, all the features, changes, modifications and variations applicable to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 are also applicable to Figure 3 the wrist pad 300. According to various embodiments, Figure 3 the wrist pad 300 may be different from Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 because Figure 3The wrist pad 300 may include the following additional features and / or limitations. It should be understood that although the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 300 are described below with reference to the wrist pad 100 of Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 is described, according to various embodiments, Figure 3 the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 300, according to various embodiments, Figure 3 the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 300 may also be combined with Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200.

[0048] As Figure 3 shown, according to various embodiments, Figure 3 the wrist pad 300 may include a lubricating layer 350 between the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140. According to various embodiments, the lubricating layer 350 may be configured to minimize the vibration loss of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and facilitate the relative movement between the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140. Therefore, the lubricating layer 350 can reduce the friction between the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0049] As Figure 3 shown, according to various embodiments, the lubricating layer 350 may be in the form of a lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140, which is fixedly attached to the side of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 facing the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 in such a way as to be relative to and face the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130, such that the lubricating plate 352 can be in direct contact with the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. According to various embodiments, the lubricating plate 352 may be attached to the corresponding surface 144 (or bottom surface) of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 such that the lubricating plate 352 can face the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Therefore, the lubricating plate 352 can be sandwiched between the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the corresponding surface 144 (or bottom surface) of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0050] According to various embodiments, since the lubricating plate 352 is fixedly attached to the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140, the lubricating plate 352 can be considered as part of the pad assembly 140. Thus, the corresponding surface of the pad assembly 140 (or the lowermost surface of the pad assembly 140), where the surface 136 (or the top surface) of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can loosely abut against the corresponding surface 354 (or the bottom surface) of the lubricating plate 352. Thus, the surface 136 (or the top surface) of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can loosely abut against the corresponding surface 354 (or the bottom surface) of the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140 in such a manner that the surface 136 of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can contact or touch the corresponding surface 354 of the lubricating plate 352 without being latched, attached, fixed, or joined to each other. Thus, the vibrating motion of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can cause the surface 136 of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 to move relative to the corresponding surface 354 of the lubricating plate 352, such that by virtue of the contact between the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140 and the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130, a user's wrist resting on the wrist pad 300 can sense the vibrating motion of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 via the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the lubricating plate 352 can be fixedly attached to the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 via an adhesive or glue. Thus, the lubricating plate 352 can be adhered to the corresponding surface 144 (or the bottom surface) of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 via an adhesive or glue.

[0052] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad 400 according to various embodiments. According to various embodiments, Figure 4 the wrist pad 400 may include Figure 1 all the features of the wrist pad 100. Thus, all the features, changes, modifications, and variations applicable to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 are also applicable to Figure 4 the wrist pad 400. According to various embodiments, Figure 4 the wrist pad 400 may be different from Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 in that Figure 4 the wrist pad 400 may include the following additional features and / or limitations. It should be understood that although the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 400 are described below with reference to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100, according to various embodiments, Figure 4 the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 400 may also be combined in any manner with Figure 4 and Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200 and / orFigure 3 The combination of the wrist pad 300.

[0053] As Figure 4 shown, according to various embodiments, Figure 4 the wrist pad 400 may include a lubricating layer 450 between the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140. According to various embodiments, the lubricating layer 450 may be configured to minimize the vibration loss of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and facilitate the relative movement between the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140. Accordingly, the lubricating layer 450 may reduce the friction between the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0054] As Figure 4 shown, according to various embodiments, the lubricating layer 450 may be in the form of bumps or rounded protrusions 454 that project from the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 toward the pad assembly 140. According to various embodiments, the bumps or rounded protrusions 454 may be integrally molded or formed with the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 such that the vibration member 132 and the bumps or rounded protrusions 454 together form a single one-piece unit. According to various embodiments, the bumps or rounded protrusions 454 may be arranged at regular intervals along the length of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130.

[0055] According to various embodiments, the surface of the vibration assembly 130 (or the topmost surface of the vibration assembly 130) and the corresponding surface of the pad assembly 140 (or the bottommost surface of the pad assembly 130) may face each other and be opposite to each other. In Figure 4In the embodiment, according to various embodiments, the bumps or rounded protrusions 454 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may loosely abut the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. Therefore, the bumps or rounded protrusions 454 on the surface 136 of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may be in close proximity to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140, so that the bumps or rounded protrusions 454 on the surface 136 of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may contact or touch the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. In addition, the bumps or rounded protrusions 454 on the surface 136 of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may not be fastened, attached, fixed or joined to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. Therefore, when the vibration assembly 130 is set to enter a vibrating motion, the bump or circular protrusion 454 on the surface 136 of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can move relative to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140, so that the user's wrist resting on the wrist pad 100 can sense the vibrating movement of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 just below the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140.

[0056] According to various embodiments, the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140 (or the bottommost surface of the cushion assembly 140) may be the corresponding surface 144 (or the bottom surface) of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 that faces the vibration assembly 130. Therefore, the bumps or round protrusions 454 on the surface 136 (or the top surface) of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may loosely abut the corresponding surface 144 (or the bottom surface) of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 in such a manner that the bumps or round protrusions 454 on the surface 136 of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may contact or touch the corresponding surface 144 of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 without being fastened, attached, fixed or engaged with each other. Therefore, the vibration movement of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can cause the bump or circular protrusion 454 on the surface 136 of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 to move relative to the corresponding surface 144 of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140, so that the wrist of the user resting on the wrist pad 100 can sense the vibration movement of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 via the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140 in contact with the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130.

[0057] According to various embodiments, the bumps or circular protrusions 454 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can minimize contact with the corresponding surface 144 (or bottom surface) of the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140, thereby minimizing friction to minimize vibration losses of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and promote relative movement between the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140.

[0058] As an example of features and / or limitations related to the bump or rounded protrusion 454 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 of the wrist pad 400 described with Figure 4 which can be combined with other embodiments, Figure 5 FIG. is a schematic front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad 500 according to various embodiments, where Figure 4 features and / or limitations related to the bump or rounded protrusion 454 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 of the wrist pad 400 are combined with Figure 3 the wrist pad 300 of Figure 5 As shown, according to various embodiments, the corresponding surface (or the lowermost surface of the pad assembly 140) of the pad assembly 140 that the bump or rounded protrusion 454 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can loosely abut against can be the corresponding surface 354 (or bottom surface) of the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140. Thus, the bump or rounded protrusion 454 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can loosely abut against the corresponding surface 354 (or bottom surface) of the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140 in such a way that the bump or rounded protrusion 454 on the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can contact or touch the corresponding surface 354 of the lubricating plate 352 without being latched, attached, fixed, or joined to each other. Accordingly, the vibration movement of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can cause the bump or rounded protrusion 454 on the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 to move relative to the corresponding surface 354 of the lubricating plate 352, such that by virtue of the contact between the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140 and the bump or rounded protrusion 454 on the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130, a user's wrist resting on the wrist pad 300 can sense the vibration movement of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 via the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0059] According to various embodiments, Figure 5The lubricating layer 550 of the wrist pad 500 may include bumps or rounded protrusions 454 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140. According to various embodiments, the bumps or rounded protrusions 454 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may minimize contact with the corresponding surface 354 (or bottom surface) of the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140, thereby minimizing friction to minimize vibration loss of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and facilitating relative movement between the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0060] Figure 6 Schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad 600 according to various embodiments. According to various embodiments, Figure 6 the wrist pad 600 may include Figure 1 all features of the wrist pad 100. Thus, applicable to Figure 1 all features, changes, modifications, and variations of the wrist pad 100 may also be applicable to Figure 6 the wrist pad 600. According to various embodiments, Figure 6 the wrist pad 600 may be different from Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 because Figure 6 the wrist pad 600 may include the following additional features and / or limitations. It should be understood that although the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 600 are described below with reference to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100, according to various embodiments, Figure 6 the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 600 may also be combined with Figure 6 in any combination and Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200 and / or Figure 3 the wrist pad 300.

[0061] As Figure 6 shown, according to various embodiments, Figure 6 the wrist pad 600 may include a lubricating layer 650 between the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140. According to various embodiments, the lubricating layer 650 may be configured to minimize vibration loss of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and facilitate relative movement between the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140. Thus, the lubricating layer 650 may reduce friction between the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0062] As Figure 6As shown, according to various embodiments, the lubricating layer 650 may be in the form of one or more lubricating pads 656, which are made of a self-lubricating material and attached to the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 that faces the cushion assembly 140. According to various embodiments, the one or more lubricating pads 656 may be attached to the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 via glue or adhesive. According to various embodiments, the one or more lubricating pads 656 may be arranged at regular intervals along the length of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130. According to various embodiments, the one or more lubricating pads 656 may have various shapes and sizes. According to various embodiments, the one or more lubricating pads 656 may be in the form of an elongated strip. According to various embodiments, the one or more lubricating pads 656 may include two or more pads distributed at regular intervals along the length of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130.

[0063] According to various embodiments, a surface of the vibration assembly 130 (or the topmost surface of the vibration assembly 130 ) and a corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140 (or the bottommost surface of the cushion assembly 130 ) may be opposite to and face each other. Figure 6 In the embodiment of the present invention, according to various embodiments, one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may loosely abut the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. Thus, the one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may be in close proximity to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140, such that the one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may contact or touch the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. In addition, the one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 of the vibrating component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may not be fastened, attached, fixed or joined to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140. Therefore, when the vibration assembly 130 is set to enter a vibrating motion, one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can move relative to the corresponding surface of the cushion assembly 140, so that the user's wrist resting on the wrist pad 100 can sense the vibrating movement of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 just below the cushion 142 of the cushion assembly 140.

[0064] According to various embodiments, the corresponding surface of the pad assembly 140 (or the lowermost surface of the pad assembly 140) may be the corresponding surface 144 (or bottom surface) of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 facing the vibration assembly 130. Thus, one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may be loosely adjacent to the corresponding surface 144 (or bottom surface) of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 in such a way that one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can contact or touch the corresponding surface 144 of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 without being snapped, attached, fixed, or joined to each other. Accordingly, the vibrating motion of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may cause one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 to move relative to the corresponding surface 144 of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140, such that a wrist of a user resting on the wrist pad 100 can sense the vibrating motion of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 via the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 in contact with the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130.

[0065] According to various embodiments, one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may be self-lubricating so that it can reduce friction with the corresponding surface 144 (or bottom surface) of the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140, thereby minimizing vibration loss of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and facilitating relative movement between the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0066] As an example of features and / or limitations related to one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 of the wrist pad 600 being combined with other embodiments, Figure 6 Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad 700 according to various embodiments, in which features and / or limitations related to one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 of the Figure 6 wrist pad 600 are combined with the Figure 3 wrist pad 300. As Figure 7As shown, according to various embodiments, the corresponding surface (or the bottommost surface of the pad assembly 140) of the pad assembly 140 that one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can loosely abut against can be the corresponding surface 354 (or bottom surface) of the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140. Thus, one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can loosely abut against the corresponding surface 354 (or bottom surface) of the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140 in such a way that one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can contact or touch the corresponding surface 354 of the lubricating plate 352 without being buckled, attached, fixed, or joined to each other. Therefore, the vibrating motion of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 can cause one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 to move relative to the corresponding surface 354 of the lubricating plate 352, such that by virtue of the contact between the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140 and one or more lubricating pads 656 on the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130, a user's wrist placed on the wrist pad 300 can sense the vibrating motion of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 via the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0067] According to various embodiments, Figure 7 The lubricating layer 750 of the wrist pad 700 can include one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140. According to various embodiments, one or more lubricating pads 656 on the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 are self-lubricating, such that they can reduce the friction with the corresponding surface 354 (or bottom surface) of the lubricating plate 352 of the pad assembly 140, thereby minimizing the vibration loss of the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and facilitating the relative movement between the vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 and the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140.

[0068] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad 800 according to various embodiments. According to various embodiments, Figure 8 the wrist pad 800 can include Figure 1 all the features of the wrist pad 100. Thus, all the features, changes, modifications, and variations applicable to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 are also applicable to Figure 8 the wrist pad 800. According to various embodiments, Figure 8 the wrist pad 800 can be different from Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 because Figure 8The wrist pad 800 may include the following additional features and / or limitations. It should be understood that although the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 800 are described below with reference to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100, Figure 8 the additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 800 can also be combined in any manner with Figure 8 the wrist pad 200 Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 300 Figure 3 and / or Figure 4 the wrist pad 400 Figure 5 and / or Figure 6 the wrist pad 500 Figure 7 and / or

[0069] the wrist pad 600 Figure 8 and / or

[0070] the wrist pad 700 according to various embodiments. As shown, according to various embodiments, the wrist pad 800 may further include a sensor 860 configured to detect whether a body is within a predetermined proximity area of the wrist pad 800 so as to switch the vibration assembly 130 from a sleep mode to an operating mode when a body is detected, so as to prepare to generate a vibration motion. According to various embodiments, the sensor 860 may be used as a "presence sensor" to sense whether a user is using the wrist pad 800. Thus, if the user is not using the wrist pad 800, the haptic feedback function of the wrist pad 800 may remain off, such that when the wrist pad 800 is unattended, the vibration motion of the vibration assembly 130 is not generated. Thus, the haptic feedback function of the wrist pad 800 can be turned on only when the sensor 860 detects the user.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the sensor 860 may include a proximity sensor and / or a contact sensor. According to various embodiments, the proximity sensor may be a non-contact sensor configured to detect the presence of an object. According to various embodiments, the proximity sensor may include a capacitance sensor, an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, a light sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a Hall effect sensor, etc. According to various embodiments, the contact sensor may include a pressure sensor, a touch sensor, a force sensor, a strain sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, a switch, etc.

[0072] According to various embodiments, depending on the type of the sensor 860, the sensor 860 may be appropriately disposed relative to the wrist pad 800. According to various embodiments, the sensor 860 may be embedded in the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140, the sensor 860 may be disposed between the pad assembly 140 and the vibration assembly 130, the sensor 860 may be disposed below the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130, the sensor 860 may be disposed on the base structure 110, the sensor 860 may be disposed in the internal space 102 of the wrist pad 800, or the sensor 860 may be disposed outside the wrist pad 800.

[0073] For example, in Figure 8 it is shown that the sensor 860 may be a proximity sensor that may be disposed below the vibration member 132 of the vibration assembly 130. It should be understood that Figure 8 this is provided only as an example, and various embodiments are not limited to the example shown.

[0074] Figure 9A A schematic diagram showing a front cross-sectional view of a wrist pad 900 according to various embodiments. According to various embodiments, Figure 9A the wrist pad 900 may include Figure 1 all the features of the wrist pad 100 of Figure 1 . Thus, all the features, changes, modifications, and variations applicable to Figure 9A the wrist pad 100 may also be applicable to Figure 9A the wrist pad 900. According to various embodiments, Figure 1 the wrist pad 900 may be different from Figure 9A the wrist pad 100 because Figure 1 the wrist pad 900 may include the following additional functions and / or limitations. It should be understood that although the following describes the additional features and / or limitations of Figure 9A the wrist pad 900 with reference to Figure 9A the wrist pad 100 of Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200 and / or Figure 3 the wrist pad 300 and / or Figure 4the wrist pad 400 and / or Figure 5 the wrist pad 500 and / or Figure 6 the wrist pad 600 and / or Figure 7 the wrist pad 700 and / or Figure 8 a combination of the wrist pad 800.

[0075] Figure 9B A front view of the flexible support 120 of the wrist pad 900 showing according to various embodiments Figure 9A is shown. Figure 9C A front cross-sectional view of the flexible support 120 of the wrist pad 900 showing according to various embodiments Figure 9A is shown. As shown, according to various embodiments, the flexible support 120 may include a hollow columnar structure 922. The hollow columnar structure 922 of the flexible support 120 may include a bottom flange 924, a top flange 926, and a circumferential protrusion 928 along the hollow columnar structure 922 between the bottom flange 924 and the top flange 926. According to various embodiments, the sidewall of the hollow columnar structure 922 of the flexible support 120 may have a uniform thickness such that the profile of the inner channel 921 may be at least generally straight, wherein there is a widened circumferential cavity 927 in the region of the circumferential protrusion 928 of the hollow columnar structure 922 of the flexible support 120. According to various embodiments, the overall shape and configuration of the flexible support 120, particularly the circumferential protrusion 928 of the flexible support 120, may facilitate bending and / or flexing of the flexible support 120 such that the flexible support 120 may bend, flex, sway, twist, or deflect accordingly to absorb or attenuate vibration motion in the x-y plane of the vibration component 132 relative to the vibration assembly 130, and the flexible support 120 may also stretch, compress, buckle, flex, twist, distort, or deform accordingly to absorb or attenuate vibration motion in the z direction of the vibration component 132 relative to the vibration assembly 130.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the top flange 926 and the circumferential protrusion 928 of the flexible support 120 may be configured to clamp corresponding portions of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Thus, the flexible support 120 may be fitted to the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130, wherein the top flange 926 of the flexible support 120 is on one side of the vibration component 132, and the circumferential protrusion 928 is on the other side of the vibration component 132. Thus, the neck 925 of the flexible support 120 between the top flange 926 and the circumferential protrusion 928 of the flexible support 120 may extend through the corresponding portion of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 such that the top flange 926 may be on one side of the corresponding portion of the vibration component 132, and the circumferential protrusion 928 may be on the other side of the corresponding portion of the vibration component 132.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the bottom flange 924 may be configured to be secured to the base structure 110. According to various embodiments, the bottom flange 924 may be secured to the base structure 110 via an adhesive or glue.

[0078] Figure 9D Shown according to various embodiments Figure 9A 900. As shown, the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 of the vibration assembly 130 can include a fork-like element 938 at each end 131, 133 of the vibration component 132. According to various embodiments, each fork-like element 938 can include two prongs 939. According to various embodiments, the root 937 of the fork-like element 938 between the two prongs 939 can have a shape corresponding to half of the cross-sectional profile of the neck 925 of the flexible support 120, so that the neck 925 of the flexible support 120 can slide between the two prongs 939 of the fork-like element 938 to be seated in the root 937 of the fork-like element 938, wherein the top flange 926 of the flexible support 120 is on one side of the fork-like element 938, and the circumferential protrusion 928 of the flexible support 120 is on the other side of the fork-like element 938. According to various embodiments, the cross-sectional profile of the neck 925 of the flexible support 120 may be circular, and the root 937 of the fork-like element 938 may be semicircular.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may include at least one fork-like element 938 at each end. According to various embodiments, the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may include two fork-like elements 938 at each end. Therefore, the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may include four fork-like elements 938. Therefore, Figure 9A The wrist pad 900 may include four flexible supports 120 that support the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 above the base structure 110. It should be understood that the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 according to various embodiments may include at least two fork-shaped elements 938, whereby there is at least one fork-shaped element 938 at each end of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130. Therefore, the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may include two or more fork-shaped elements 938, wherein there is at least one fork-shaped element 938 at each end of the vibration component 132 of the vibration assembly 130.

[0080] Figure 10A A side cross-sectional view at the midpoint of wrist pad 1000 is shown in accordance with various embodiments. Figure 10B 1 shows a side cross-sectional view at the end of the wrist pad 1000 according to various embodiments. According to various embodiments, Figure 10A and Figure 10B The wrist pad 1000 may includeFigure 1 all features of the wrist pad 100 and Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200 and / or Figure 4 the wrist pad 400 and / or Figure 7 the wrist pad 700 and / or Figure 8 the wrist pad 800 and / or Figure 9A to 9D combinations of additional features and / or limitations of the wrist pad 900. Accordingly, applicable to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100 and / or Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200 and / or Figure 4 the wrist pad 400 and / or Figure 7 the wrist pad 700 and / or Figure 8 the wrist pad 800 and / or Figure 9A to 9D all features, changes, modifications and variations of the wrist pad 900 are also applicable to Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000.

[0081] As Figure 10A and Figure 10B shown, according to various embodiments, similar to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include a base structure 110. According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include at least two flexible supports 120. According to various embodiments, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include four flexible supports 120. According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include a vibration assembly 130 having a vibration component 132 and an actuator 134. According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 1 the wrist pad 100, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include a pad assembly 140 having a pad 142. According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 2A and Figure 2B the wrist pad 200, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include: the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may include a recessed portion 246. According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 9A to 9D the wrist pad 900, Figure 10A and Figure 10BThe wrist pad 1000 may include: Each of at least two flexible supports 120 includes a hollow columnar structure 922 having a bottom flange 924, a top flange 926, and a circumferential protrusion 928 along the hollow columnar structure 922 between the bottom flange 924 and the top flange 926. According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 9A to 9D the wrist pad 900, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include: The vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 may include a forked element 938, and each forked element 938 has two tips 939.

[0082] According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 4 the wrist pad 400, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include a vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 having a bump or a circular protrusion 454 ( Figure 10A or Figure 10B not shown in). According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 6 the wrist pad 600, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include a vibrating member 132 of the vibration assembly 130 having one or more lubricating pads 656 made of a self-lubricating material ( Figure 10A or Figure 10B not shown in). According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 8 the wrist pad 800, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000 may include a sensor 860 ( Figure 10A or Figure 10B not shown in).

[0083] As Figure 10A and Figure 10BAs shown, according to various embodiments, the pad assembly 140 of the wrist pad 1000 may further include a pad seat 1041 and a pad cover 1043. According to various embodiments, the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may be placed on the pad seat 1041, wherein the pad cover 1043 is wrapped over the pad 142 and fixed to the pad seat 1041 in such a way as to bundle the pad 142 to the pad seat 1041. According to various embodiments, the pad seat 1041 may be attached to the base structure 110. Thus, the pad 142 of the pad assembly 140 may be fastened to the base structure 110 via the pad seat 1041. Additionally, in the case where the pad cover 1043 covers the pad 142 and the pad cover 1043 is fixed to the pad seat 1041, the pad cover 1043 may smooth the shape of the pad 142. According to various embodiments, the pad cover 1043 may be a leather cover. According to various embodiments, the pad seat 1041 may include an attachment element 1045 configured to attach to the base structure 110. According to various embodiments, the pad seat 1041 may include at least two insertion elements 1049, each insertion element being configured to be loosely inserted into the inner channel 921 of the flexible support 120.

[0084] Figure 11 A side cross-sectional view is shown at the midpoint of the wrist pad 1100 according to various embodiments. According to various embodiments, Figure 11 the wrist pad 1100 may include Figure 10A and Figure 10B all the features of the wrist pad 1000. Thus, applicable to Figure 10A and Figure 10B all the features, changes, modifications, and variations of the wrist pad 1000 are also applicable to Figure 11 the wrist pad 1100. According to various embodiments, similar to Figure 3 the wrist pad 300, Figure 11 the wrist pad 1100 may further include: the pad assembly 140 may include a lubricating plate 352.

[0085] Figure 12 A perspective view is shown of a variant of the vibration component 132 of the wrist pad according to various embodiments. As shown, the vibration component 132 may include fork-shaped elements 938 at each end 131, 133 of the vibration component 132. According to various embodiments, each fork-shaped element 938 may include two tips 939. According to various embodiments, each fork-shaped element 938 may include a root 937 between the two tips 939. According to various embodiments, the vibration component 132 may include bumps or circular protrusions 454 protruding from the surface 136 (or top surface) of the vibration component 132. According to various embodiments, Figure 12 the vibration component 132 may be incorporated into Figure 1 the wrist pad 100, Figure 2Athe wrist pad 200, Figure 3 the wrist pad 300, Figure 4 the wrist pad 400, Figure 5 the wrist pad 500, Figure 8 the wrist pad 800, Figure 9A the wrist pad 900, Figure 10A and Figure 10B the wrist pad 1000, and Figure 11 the wrist pad 1100.

[0086] The following examples relate to various embodiments.

[0087] Example 1 is a wrist pad, comprising:

[0088] a base structure;

[0089] at least two flexible supports extending from the base structure;

[0090] a vibration assembly supported on the at least two flexible supports in such a way that the vibration assembly is spaced apart from the base structure by the at least two flexible supports;

[0091] a pad assembly including a pad disposed above the vibration assembly in such a way as to hide the vibration assembly between the base structure and the pad, wherein the pad is fastened to the base structure,

[0092] wherein the at least two flexible supports are configured to isolate the base structure from the vibration movement of the vibration assembly; and

[0093] wherein the vibration movement of the vibration assembly causes the surface of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly to move relative to the corresponding surface of the pad assembly facing the vibration assembly in such a way as to allow the vibration movement of the vibration assembly to be sensed via the pad of the pad assembly.

[0094] In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 may optionally include: The vibration assembly may include a vibration component and an actuator. The vibration component may be supported by the at least two flexible supports, and the actuator may be coupled below the vibration component and between the at least two flexible supports to be suspended from the vibration component.

[0095] In Example 3, the subject matter of Example 2 may optionally include: The vibration component includes a vibration plate.

[0096] In Example 4, the subject matter of any one of Examples 1 to 3 may optionally include: The at least two flexible supports are made of rubber.

[0097] In Example 5, the subject matter of any one of Examples 1 to 4 may optionally include: each of at least two flexible supports includes a hollow columnar structure having a bottom flange, a top flange, and a circumferential protrusion along the hollow columnar structure between the bottom flange and the top flange.

[0098] In Example 6, the subject matter of Example 5 (including the subject matter of Example 2) may optionally include: the top flange and the circumferential protrusion may be configured to clamp a corresponding portion of the vibrating component, and wherein the bottom flange may be configured to be fixed to the base structure.

[0099] In Example 7, the subject matter of any one of Examples 1 to 6 (including the subject matter of Example 2) may optionally include: the pad of the pad assembly may include a recessed portion, wherein the pad may be disposed above the vibrating component of the vibration assembly, and the vibrating component is disposed within the recessed portion, and wherein the recessed portion of the pad is larger than the vibrating component of the vibration assembly.

[0100] In Example 8, the subject matter of any Example 7 may optionally include: a fluid or gel may be filled between the recessed portion of the pad and the vibrating component of the vibration assembly.

[0101] In Example 9, the subject matter of any one of the above examples (including the subject matter of Example 2) may optionally include: the pad assembly may include a lubricating plate fixedly attached to a side of the pad of the pad assembly facing the vibrating component of the vibration assembly in such a way as to be opposite to and face the vibrating component of the vibration assembly, such that the lubricating plate may be in direct contact with the vibrating component of the vibration assembly.

[0102] In Example 10, the subject matter of any one of the above examples (including the subject matter of Example 2) may optionally include: the surface of the vibrating component of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly may include bumps or rounded protrusions protruding therefrom.

[0103] In Example 11, the subject matter of any one of the above examples (including the subject matter of Example 2) may optionally include: the surface of the vibrating component of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly may include one or more lubricating pads attached thereto, wherein the one or more lubricating pads are made of a self-lubricating material.

[0104] In Example 12, the subject matter of any one of Examples 1 to 11 may optionally include: the pad assembly may further include a pad seat and a pad cover, wherein the pad may be placed on the pad seat, the pad cover covers the pad and is fixed to the pad seat in such a way as to bundle the pad to the pad seat, and wherein the pad seat may be attached to the base structure.

[0105] In Example 13, the subject matter of any one of Examples 1 to 12 may optionally include a sensor configured to detect whether a body is within a predetermined proximity area of the wrist pad so as to switch the vibration assembly from a sleep mode to an operating mode upon detection of the body, so as to prepare to generate a vibration motion.

[0106] Example 14 is a wrist pad, comprising:

[0107] A base structure;

[0108] At least two flexible supports extending from the base structure;

[0109] A vibration assembly including a vibration member and an actuator, wherein the vibration member is supported on the at least two flexible supports in such a way that the vibration member is spaced apart from the base structure by the at least two flexible supports, and wherein the actuator is coupled below the vibration member and between the two flexible supports so as to be suspended from the vibration member;

[0110] A pad assembly including a pad disposed above the vibration assembly in such a way as to hide the vibration assembly between the base structure and the pad, wherein the pad is fastened to the base structure; and

[0111] A lubricating layer between the vibration member of the vibration assembly and the pad of the pad assembly,

[0112] Wherein the at least two flexible supports are configured to isolate the base structure from the vibration motion of the vibration assembly,

[0113] Wherein the vibration motion of the vibration member of the vibration assembly causes the surface of the vibration member of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly to move relative to the corresponding surface of the pad of the pad assembly facing the vibration assembly, and

[0114] Wherein the lubricating layer is configured to minimize the vibration loss of the vibration member of the vibration assembly and to facilitate the relative movement between the vibration member of the vibration assembly and the pad of the pad assembly.

[0115] In Example 15, the subject matter of Example 14 may optionally include: the vibration member includes a vibration plate.

[0116] In Example 16, the subject matter of Example 14 or 15 may optionally include: the at least two flexible supports are made of rubber.

[0117] In Example 17, the subject matter of any one of Examples 14 to 16 may optionally include: each of the at least two flexible supports may include a hollow columnar structure having a bottom flange, a top flange and a circumferential protrusion along the hollow columnar structure between the bottom flange and the top flange.

[0118] In Example 18, the subject matter of Example 17 may optionally include: the top flange and the circumferential protrusion may be configured to clamp corresponding portions of the vibration member, and wherein the bottom flange may be configured to be fixed to the base structure.

[0119] In Example 19, the subject matter of any one of Examples 14 to 18 may optionally include: the lubricating layer includes a lubricating plate that is fixedly attached to a corresponding surface of the pad of the pad assembly in such a way as to face and be opposite to the surface of the vibration member of the vibration assembly, such that the lubricating plate is in direct contact with the vibration member of the vibration assembly.

[0120] In Example 20, the subject matter of any one of Examples 14 to 19 may optionally include: the lubricating layer may include bumps or rounded protrusions along the surface of the vibration member of the vibration assembly.

[0121] In Example 21, the subject matter of any one of Examples 14 to 19 may optionally include: the lubricating layer may include one or more lubricating pads made of a self-lubricating material, which are attached to the surface of the vibration member of the vibration assembly.

[0122] In Example 22, the subject matter of any one of Examples 14 to 21 may optionally include a pad seat and a pad cover, wherein the pad may be placed on the pad seat, the pad cover is wrapped over the pad and is fixed to the pad seat in such a way as to bundle the pad to the pad seat, and wherein the pad seat may be attached to the base structure.

[0123] In Example 23, the subject matter of any one of Examples 14 to 22 may optionally include a sensor that may be configured to detect whether a body is within a predetermined proximity area of the wrist pad so as to switch the vibration assembly from a sleep mode to an operating mode upon detection of the body to prepare for generating a vibration movement.

[0124] Example 24 is a wrist pad, comprising:

[0125] a base structure;

[0126] at least two flexible supports extending from the base structure;

[0127] a vibration assembly including a vibration member and an actuator, wherein the vibration member is supported on the at least two flexible supports in such a way that the vibration member is spaced apart from the base structure by the at least two flexible supports, and wherein the actuator is coupled below the vibration member and between the at least two flexible supports to be suspended from the vibration member;

[0128] a pad assembly including a pad that is disposed above the vibration assembly in such a way as to hide the vibration assembly between the base structure and the pad, wherein the pad is fastened to the base structure; and

[0129] A lubricating plate fixedly attached to the side of the pad of the pad assembly facing the vibrating plate,

[0130] wherein the vibrating movement of the vibrating member of the vibration assembly causes the surface of the vibrating member of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly to move relative to the corresponding surface of the lubricating plate facing the vibration assembly,

[0131] wherein at least two flexible supports are configured to isolate the base structure from the vibrating movement of the vibration assembly, and

[0132] wherein the lubricating plate contacts the vibrating member of the vibration assembly to minimize the vibration loss of the vibrating member of the vibration assembly and to facilitate the relative movement between the vibrating member of the vibration assembly and the pad of the pad assembly.

[0133] In Example 25, the subject matter of Example 24 may optionally include: at least two flexible supports are made of rubber.

[0134] In Example 26, the subject matter of Example 24 or 25 may optionally include: each of the at least two flexible supports includes a hollow columnar structure having a bottom flange, a top flange, and a circumferential protrusion along the hollow columnar structure between the bottom flange and the top flange.

[0135] In Example 27, the subject matter of Example 26 may optionally include: the top flange and the circumferential protrusion may be configured to clamp a corresponding part of the vibration assembly, and wherein the bottom flange may be configured to be fixed to the base structure.

[0136] In Example 28, the subject matter of any one of Examples 24 to 27 may optionally include: the surface of the vibrating member of the vibration assembly facing the pad of the pad assembly may include bumps, or circular protrusions, or one or more lubricating liners made of a self-lubricating material.

[0137] In Example 29, the subject matter of any one of Examples 24 to 28 may optionally include: the pad assembly may further include a pad seat and a pad cover, wherein the pad may be placed on the pad seat, the pad cover covers over the pad and is fixed to the pad seat in such a way as to bundle the pad to the pad seat, and wherein the pad seat may be attached to the base structure.

[0138] In Example 30, the subject matter of any one of Examples 24 to 29 may optionally include a sensor configured to detect whether a body is within a predetermined proximity area of the wrist pad so as to switch the vibration assembly from a sleep mode to an operating mode when a body is detected to prepare for generating a vibrating movement.

[0139] Various embodiments provide a wrist pad that can generate haptic feedback in a precise and delicate manner. Various embodiments provide a wrist pad that can convey haptic sensations to a user in an elegant and delicate manner without causing excessive discomfort to the user and / or without interfering with the user's use of an input device.

[0140] Although the invention has been specifically shown and described with reference to particular embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, variations can be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. The scope of the invention is thus indicated by the appended claims and is therefore intended to cover all changes within the equivalent meaning and scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A wrist pad, comprising: A base structure; A pad assembly, the pad assembly including a pad, the pad being fastened to the base structure; And A vibration assembly, the vibration assembly being spaced apart from the base structure, Wherein the vibration movement of the vibration assembly causes the surface of the vibration assembly to move, allowing the vibration movement of the vibration assembly to be sensed via the pad of the pad assembly, and Wherein the pad assembly further includes a pad cover, the pad cover covering above the pad and being fixed to the base structure.

2. The wrist pad according to claim 1, wherein the vibration assembly includes at least two actuators, and the at least two actuators are suspended from the base structure.

3. The wrist pad according to claim 1, wherein the wrist pad further includes at least two flexible support members, the at least two flexible support members extending from the base structure.

4. The wrist pad according to claim 3, wherein the vibration assembly is spaced apart from the base structure by the at least two flexible support members.

5. The wrist pad according to claim 3, wherein the at least two flexible support members are configured to isolate the base structure from the vibration movement of the vibration assembly.

6. The wrist pad according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a fluid or gel is filled between the pad and the vibration assembly.

7. The wrist pad according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the pad assembly includes a lubricating plate, the lubricating plate being fixedly attached to the side of the pad of the pad assembly facing the vibration assembly, such that the lubricating plate contacts the vibration assembly.

8. The wrist pad according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the surface of the vibration assembly facing the pad assembly includes: Protrusions or rounded protrusions protruding from the surface; Or One or more lubricating pads attached to the surface, wherein the one or more lubricating pads are made of a self-lubricating material.

9. The wrist pad according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the wrist pad further includes a sensor, the sensor being configured to detect whether a body is within a predetermined proximity area of the wrist pad, so as to switch the vibration assembly from a sleep mode to an operating mode when the body is detected, so as to prepare to generate the vibration movement.

10. The wrist pad according to claim 9, wherein the sensor is coupled to a power regulation circuit, the power regulation circuit controlling the power supply to the vibration assembly.

11. A wrist pad, comprising: A base structure; A pad, the pad being fastened to the base structure; And A plurality of actuators, the plurality of actuators being embedded in the pad to cause the surface of the wrist pad to vibrate when the wrist pad requires tactile feedback, and Wherein each of the actuators receives a tactile signal from a host computer to generate the tactile feedback for the wrist pad.

12. The wrist pad according to claim 11, wherein the wrist pad further includes a controller, the controller receiving tactile feedback instructions from the host computer and generating the tactile signals corresponding to the tactile feedback instructions.

13. The wrist pad according to claim 11, wherein the pad covers the base structure to enclose the internal space of the wrist pad such that the actuator is suspended from the base structure.

14. The wrist pad according to claim 11, further comprising a pad cover, the pad cover covering over the pad and being fixed to the base structure to bundle the pad to the base structure.

15. The wrist pad according to claim 11, wherein the pad includes a cutout portion for embedding the actuator.

16. The wrist pad according to claim 11, wherein the wrist pad further comprises at least two flexible support members that isolate the base structure from vibrations.

17. The wrist pad according to claim 11, wherein the actuators are spaced apart from each other.

18. The wrist pad according to any one of claims 11 to 17, wherein the wrist pad further comprises a sensor configured to detect whether a body is within a predetermined proximity area of the wrist pad so as to switch the actuator from a sleep mode to an operating mode upon detection of the body in order to prepare for generating the haptic feedback.

19. The wrist pad according to claim 18, wherein the sensor sends a signal to a processor of the host computer upon detection of the body such that the processor sends the haptic signal to the actuator to generate the haptic feedback.

20. The wrist pad according to claim 18, wherein the sensor sends a signal to a controller of the wrist pad upon detection of the body such that the controller sends the haptic signal to the actuator to generate the haptic feedback.

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