Electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device includes a touch module and an actuation module. The touch module includes a touch panel and a connecting element. The connecting element has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is connected to the touch panel, and the first surface and the second surface face different directions. The actuation module includes an actuation element and a support element. The actuation element includes a first end and a second end. The support element includes a third end, a fourth end, and a connecting portion connected between the third end and the fourth end. The first end is connected to the third end, the second end is connected to the fourth end, and there is a space between the support element and the actuation element. The connecting portion includes a connecting segment. In a first direction, the connecting element and the connecting segment are connected, and a first gap greater than zero is formed between the connecting segment and the second surface of the connecting element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device. More specifically, this invention relates to an electronic device having an actuation module. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the rapid development of the technology industry, the use of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet computers, and notebook computers has become increasingly common. Many electronic devices also feature touch functionality for user convenience. However, users cannot be certain when they touch an electronic device, which may lead to excessive force and damage. Therefore, solving the aforementioned problem has become an important issue. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an electronic device including a touch module and an actuation module. The touch module includes a touch panel and a connecting element. The connecting element has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is connected to the touch panel, and the first and second surfaces face different directions. The actuation module includes an actuating element and a supporting element. The actuating element includes a first end and a second end. The supporting element includes a third end, a fourth end, and a connecting portion connecting the third end and the fourth end. The first end is connected to the third end, the second end is connected to the fourth end, and a space exists between the supporting element and the actuating element. The connecting portion includes a connecting segment, and in a first direction, the connecting element and the connecting segment are connected, and a first gap greater than zero is formed between the connecting segment and the second surface of the connecting element. Attached Figure Description

[0004] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0005] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a touch module, pressure sensor, controller, and actuation element in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0006] Figure 3A This is a schematic diagram of the voltage output by the controller in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0007] Figure 3B A schematic diagram comparing the total noise of an electronic device with a first gap and a second gap and an electronic device without a first gap and a second gap;

[0008] Figure 4A This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0009] Figure 4BThis is a horizontal cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention along the position of the separating element;

[0010] Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 9 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 10 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figures 11A to 11C This is a schematic diagram of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Symbol Explanation

[0018] 10S: Surface / Touch Surface

[0019] 20S: Surface / Touch Surface

[0020] 81: Interval

[0021] 82: Interval

[0022] 90A: First connection point

[0023] 90B: Second connection point

[0024] 91: First protruding connecting part

[0025] 92: Second protruding connecting part

[0026] 93: Sub-connection segment

[0027] 94: Sub-connection segment

[0028] 97: Depression

[0029] 100: Touch module

[0030] 110: First connecting element / connecting element

[0031] 111: First Surface

[0032] 112: Second Surface

[0033] 113: First protrusion

[0034] 113A: Third Surface

[0035] 120: Touch panel

[0036] 130: Casing

[0037] 131: Compartment

[0038] 200: Actuation Module

[0039] 210: Actuating element

[0040] 211: First end / end

[0041] 212: Second end / end

[0042] 220: First support element / support element

[0043] 221: Third end / end

[0044] 223: Connecting part

[0045] 223A: First inclined segment

[0046] 223B: Connecting Section

[0047] 223C: Second inclined segment

[0048] 225: Fourth end / end

[0049] 230: Separating element

[0050] 240: First fixed element

[0051] 250: Second support element

[0052] 251: Fifth end / end

[0053] 253: Connecting part

[0054] 253A: First inclined segment

[0055] 253B: Connecting Section

[0056] 253C: Second inclined segment

[0057] 255: Sixth end / end

[0058] 260: Separator element

[0059] 270: Second fixing element

[0060] 280: Second connecting element

[0061] 281: Fourth Surface

[0062] 282: Protrusion

[0063] 282A: Fifth Surface

[0064] 300: Pressure sensor

[0065] 400: Controller

[0066] 500: Locking element

[0067] D: Distance

[0068] D1: First direction / direction

[0069] D2: Second direction / direction

[0070] D3: Third-party direction / direction

[0071] E1, E4, E5, E6, E7, E8, E9, E10, E11: Electronic devices

[0072] G1: First gap

[0073] G2: Second gap

[0074] L1: Curve

[0075] L2: Curve

[0076] P1: Second protrusion

[0077] S1: Space

[0078] S2: Space Detailed Implementation

[0079] The following describes an electronic device according to embodiments of the present invention. However, it will be readily apparent that the embodiments of the present invention provide many suitable disclosed concepts and can be implemented in a wide range of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are merely illustrative of the use of the invention in particular ways and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0080] Certain terms are used in this specification and the appended claims to refer to specific elements. Those skilled in the art will understand that electronic device manufacturers may use different names to refer to the same elements. This document is not intended to distinguish between elements that have the same function but different names. In the following specification and claims, words such as "comprising" and "having" are open-ended terms and should therefore be interpreted as "containing but not limited to...". Thus, when the terms "comprising" and / or "having" are used in the description of this invention, they specify the presence of the corresponding features, areas, steps, operations, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence of one or more of the corresponding features, areas, steps, operations, and / or components.

[0081] Furthermore, relative terms such as "below" and "above" may be used in the embodiments to describe the relative relationship of one element to another in the figures. It is understood that if the apparatus in the figures is flipped upside down, the element described as being on the "below" side will become the element on the "above" side.

[0082] When a component (e.g., a membrane or region) is referred to as "on another component," it can be directly on that component, or there can be other components between them. Conversely, when a component is referred to as "directly on another component," there are no components between them. Furthermore, when a component is referred to as "on another component," the two components are vertically related in the planar view, and this component can be above or below the other component, depending on the orientation of the device.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, terms such as "connection" or "joining" may refer to two structures being in direct contact, or to two structures not being in direct contact, wherein there is another structure disposed between the two structures, unless otherwise defined.

[0084] It is understood that although terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, layers, and / or portions, these elements, layers, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms, and these terms are only used to distinguish different elements, layers, and / or portions. Therefore, a first element, layer, and / or portion discussed below may be referred to as a second element, layer, and / or portion without departing from the teachings of some embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, for the sake of brevity, the terms "first," "second," etc., may not be used in the specification to distinguish different elements. Without departing from the scope defined by the appended claims, the first and / or second elements recited in the claims may be interpreted as any element described in the specification.

[0085] Here, the terms "about" and "approximately" generally mean within 15% of a given value or range, such as within 10%, 5%, 3%, 2%, 1%, or 0.5%. The quantities given herein are approximate, meaning that "about" or "approximately" may be implied even without specific mention of them. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. It should be noted that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the relevant art and the background or context of this invention, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal manner, unless specifically defined herein. Furthermore, for the sake of brevity, some elements may be appropriately omitted from the accompanying drawings.

[0086] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates an electronic device E1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The aforementioned electronic device E1 may include, for example, a display device, a backlight device, an antenna device, a sensing device, or a splicing device. The display device may be a non-self-emissive display device or a self-emissive display device. The antenna device may be a liquid crystal type antenna device or a non-liquid crystal type antenna device. The sensing device may be a sensing device that senses capacitance, light, heat, or ultrasound, but is not limited thereto. The splicing device may be, for example, a display splicing device or an antenna splicing device, but is not limited thereto. The electronic device may be a bendable or flexible electronic device. The electronic device may include various electronic components, and these electronic components may include passive (passive) components and active (active) components, such as capacitors, resistors, inductors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuit chips, memories, sensors, etc., but are not limited thereto. The diode may include a light-emitting diode or a photodiode. The light-emitting diode may include, for example, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a mini LED, a micro LED, or a quantum dot LED, but is not limited thereto. It should be noted that the electronic device can be any of the aforementioned permutations and combinations, but is not limited thereto.

[0087] Figure 1 This is a partial sectional view of an electronic device E1 according to an embodiment. Figure 1As shown, the electronic device E1 mainly includes a touch module 100 and at least one actuation module 200. The actuation module 200 can be connected to the touch module 100, and when a user applies external force to press the touch module 100, the actuation module 200 provides a pushing force to the touch module 100, causing the touch module 100 to vibrate, thus providing tactile feedback to the user. The touch module 100 can be connected to at least one actuation module 200. According to some embodiments, the touch module 100 can be connected to multiple actuation modules 200. For ease of explanation, Figure 1 The touch module 100 is shown to be connected to two actuator modules 200, but this is not intended to limit the invention.

[0088] The touch module 100 may include at least one first connecting element 110 and a touch panel 120. The first connecting element 110 has a first surface 111 and a second surface 112, the first surface 111 facing the touch panel 120, and the touch panel 120 being connected to the first surface 111. For example, the touch panel 120 may be fixed to the first connecting element 110 by adhesive or locking, but is not limited thereto.

[0089] The second surface 112 and the first surface 111 face different directions, and the actuation module 200 can be connected to the second surface 112. In this embodiment, as... Figure 1 As shown, the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0090] The actuation module 200 can be a piezoelectric actuator or a linear resonant actuator. For example... Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the actuation module 200 may be a piezoelectric actuator, which may include an actuating element 210 and a first support element 220. According to some embodiments, the actuation module 200 may further include a second support element 250. In a first direction D1, the actuating element 210 is disposed between the first support element 220 and the second support element 250. The actuating element 210 may be connected to the two ends 221 and 225 of the first support element 220 via its two ends 211 and 212. The actuating element 210 may be connected to the two ends 251 and 255 of the second support element 250 via its two ends 211 and 212.

[0091] The actuating element 210 may include, for example, a piezoelectric material and may include a first end 211 and a second end 212. When a voltage is applied to the actuating element 210, its length will change. The first support element 220 may include a material with sufficient rigidity and flexibility (e.g., titanium alloy) and may include a third end 221, a fourth end 225, and a connecting portion 223. The connecting portion 223 is disposed between the third end 221 and the fourth end 225, and the third end 221 and the fourth end 225 may be fixed to the first end 211 and the second end 212 of the actuating element 210, respectively. Therefore, when the length of the actuating element 210 changes, the first support element 220 can be driven to deform along a first direction D1, causing the actuation module 200 to vibrate in the first direction D1. The first direction D1 is substantially perpendicular to the length direction of the actuating element 210 (i.e., the second direction D2 in the figures). Figure 1 In this configuration, the touch module 100 is mounted on the actuation module 200 in a first direction D1. The first direction D1 can be the vibration direction of the actuation module 200.

[0092] like Figure 1 As shown, in detail, the connecting portion 223 of the first support element 220 may include a first inclined segment 223A, a connecting segment 223B, and a second inclined segment 223C. The first inclined segment 223A connects to the third end 221 of the first support element 220 and extends toward the first connecting element 110. The second inclined segment 223A connects to the fourth end 225 of the first support element 220 and extends toward the first connecting element 110. The connecting segment 223B and the first inclined segment 223A may have different extending directions, and the connecting segment 223B and the second inclined segment 223C may have different extending directions. In detail, the connecting segment 223B may be a horizontal segment extending in a second direction D2. The second direction D2 and the first direction D1 may be different; for example, the second direction D2 and the first direction D1 may be perpendicular. The connecting segment 223B may be disposed between the first inclined segment 223A and the second inclined segment 223A and connect the two. Therefore, a space S1 may be present between the connecting portion 223 and the actuating element 210. According to some embodiments, the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220 may be defined as the segment connected to the first connecting element 110 of the touch module 100.

[0093] Please continue reading. Figure 1, the electronic device E1 may further include a separating element 230. In the first direction D1, the separating element 230 may be disposed between the connecting portion 223 of the first connecting element 110 and the first supporting element 220 and contact the second surface 112 and the connecting segment 223B. In this way, the first connecting element 110 and the first supporting element 220 can be separated by the separating element 230, so that in the first direction D1, a first gap G1 greater than zero can be formed between the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110 and the connecting segment 223B of the first supporting element 220. For example, this first gap G1 may be between 0.01 mm and 50 mm, may be between 0.05 mm and 20 mm, may be between 0.1 mm and 10 mm (0.1mm < G1 < 10mm), or may be between 0.2 mm and 5 mm.

[0094] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , the electronic device may further include a first fixing element 240. The first fixing element 240 may pass through the first connecting element 110 and the separating element 230 along the first direction D1 and be combined with the connecting segment 223B of the first supporting element 220. Thus, in the first direction D1, the connecting segment 223B of the first connecting element 110 and the first supporting element 220 can be connected to each other via the first fixing element 240.

[0095] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , the electronic device may further include a second supporting element 250 and a second connecting element 280. In the first direction D1, the actuating element 210 is disposed between the first supporting element 220 and the second supporting element 250. The second supporting element 250 and the second connecting element 280 are connected in the first direction D1. The second supporting element 250 and the first supporting element 220 may have a similar structure. Similarly, the second supporting element 250 may include a material with sufficient rigidity and flexibility (such as a titanium alloy), and include a fifth end 251, a sixth end 255, and a connecting portion 253. The connecting portion 253 is disposed between the fifth end 251 and the sixth end 255, and the aforementioned fifth end 251 and sixth end 255 may be respectively fixed to the first end 211 and the second end 212 of the actuating element 210. The actuating element 210 may be connected to the two ends 251, 255 of the second supporting element 250 via the two ends 211, 212.

[0096] As Figure 1As shown, similar to the first support element 220, the connecting portion 253 of the second support element 250 may include a first inclined segment 253A, a connecting segment 253B, and a second inclined segment 253C. The first inclined segment 253A connects the fifth end portion 251 of the second support element 250 and extends toward the second connecting element 280. The second inclined segment 253C connects the sixth end portion 255 of the second support element 250 and extends toward the first connecting element 110. The connecting segment 253B may be a horizontal section, extending along the second direction D2, and may be disposed between the first inclined segment 253A and the second inclined segment 253C and connect the two. Therefore, there may be a space S2 between the connecting portion 253 and the actuating element 210.

[0097] As Figure 1 shown, the electronic device E1 may further include a separating element 260. The second connecting element 280 has a fourth surface 281 facing the actuating element 210. The separating element 260 may be disposed between the second connecting element 280 and the connecting portion 253 of the second support element 250 and contact the fourth surface 281 and the connecting segment 253B. In this way, the second connecting element 280 and the second support element 250 can be separated by the separating element 260, so that in the first direction D1, a second gap G2 greater than zero can be formed between the fourth surface 281 of the second connecting element 280 and the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250. For example, this second gap G2 may be between 0.01 mm and 50 mm, may be between 0.05 mm and 20 mm, may be between 0.1 mm and 10 mm (0.1mm < G2 < 10mm), or may be between 0.2 mm and 5 mm. According to some embodiments, the second gap G2 may be the same as the first gap G1. According to some embodiments, the second gap G2 may be different from the first gap G1.

[0098] The second connecting element 280 and the first connecting element 110 may have a similar structure. The electronic device E1 may further include a second fixing element 270. The second fixing element 270 may pass through the second connecting element 280 and the separating element 260 along the first direction D1 and be combined with the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250. Thus, in the first direction D1, the second connecting element 280 and the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250 can be connected to each other via the second fixing element 270.

[0099] Please refer to Figure 2 , in this embodiment, the electronic device E1 may further include a pressure sensor 300 and a controller 400. The pressure sensor 300 may be electrically connected to the touch module 100 and the controller 400, and the controller 400 may be electrically connected to the electrodes on the actuating element 210 (for example, connected to both ends of the actuating element 210 through wires or flexible circuit boards).

[0100] When a user applies external force to press the touch module 100, for example, Figure 1 When the surface 10S of the touch panel 120 of the touch module 100 is pressed, the pressure sensor 300 senses the aforementioned external force and transmits a signal to the controller 400. Upon receiving the signal, the controller 400 provides voltage to the actuator 210, causing a change in the length of the actuator 210 and driving the first support element 220 and the second support element 250 to deform along the first direction D1. Therefore, the touch module 100 connected to the actuator 200 can vibrate due to the thrust of the actuator 200, for example, generating vibration in the first direction D1, thus providing tactile feedback to the user. The pressed surface 10S is the surface formed by directions D2 and D3, and the vibration of the touch module 100 is in the first direction D1.

[0101] like Figure 1 As shown, because there is a first gap G1 between the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110 and the connecting segment 223B of the first supporting element 220, the connecting segment 223B of the first supporting element 220 can be prevented from impacting the touch module 100 when the first supporting element 220 deforms along the first direction D1, thus reducing noise generation or preventing damage to the first supporting element 220. Similarly, because there is a second gap G2 between the fourth surface 281 of the second connecting element 280 and the connecting segment 253B of the second supporting element 250, the connecting segment 253B of the second supporting element 250 can be prevented from impacting the second connecting element 280 when the second supporting element 250 deforms along the first direction D1, thus reducing noise generation or preventing damage to the second supporting element 250.

[0102] Please see Figure 3A The aforementioned controller 400 can input a voltage with a specific amplitude AM at a specific drive frequency (i.e., the reciprocal of the period T). For example, the amplitude AM can be between 1 volt and 150 volts (e.g., 120 volts). Figure 3B A schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between driving frequency and noise, wherein curve L1 represents an electronic device E1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein a first gap G1 is formed between the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110 and the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220, and a second gap G2 is formed between the fourth surface 281 of the second connecting element 280 and the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250. Figure 3B Curve L2 in the diagram represents an electronic device where the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110 directly contacts the connecting segment 223B of the first supporting element 220, and the fourth surface 281 of the second connecting element 280 directly contacts the connecting segment 253B of the second supporting element 250, without the aforementioned first gap G1. For example... Figure 3BAs shown in curve L1, the noise of electronic device E1 can be effectively reduced at various driving frequencies through the aforementioned first gap G1 and / or second gap G2.

[0103] Figure 4A A partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device E4 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 4B This is a horizontal cross-sectional view of electronic device E4 along the position of separator element 230. Figure 4A and Figure 4B and Figure 1 The main difference is that the separator element 230 and separator element 260 can have a semi-circular structure, which can reduce material costs and simplify the manufacturing process, and also reduce the weight of the electronic device E4. Figure 4A and Figure 4B For related instructions on other components, please refer to... Figure 1 This will not be elaborated upon here.

[0104] In some embodiments, one of the separator elements 230 and 260 may be omitted to reduce the thickness of the electronic device. For example, Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device E5 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 5 and Figure 1 The main difference between them is that, Figure 5 No separator element 260 is set. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the separator 260 can be omitted, so the fourth surface 281 of the second connecting element 280 can directly contact the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250. Figure 5 For related instructions on other components, please refer to... Figure 1 This will not be elaborated upon here.

[0105] Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device E6 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 6 and Figure 1 The main difference between them is that, Figure 6 In this configuration, the first fixing element 240 may not pass through the separating element 230, and the second fixing element 270 may not pass through the separating element 260. The separating element 230 may be disposed between a plurality of first fixing elements 240 of the electronic device E6; for example, the separating element 230 may be disposed between two adjacent first fixing elements 240. The separating element 260 may be disposed between a plurality of second fixing elements 270 of the electronic device E6; for example, the separating element 260 may be disposed between two adjacent second fixing elements 270.

[0106] Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device E7 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 7 and Figure 1The main difference is that the separator elements 230 and 260 are omitted, and the first connecting element 110 of the touch module 100 includes a first protrusion 113 protruding toward the actuation module 200. The first protrusion 113 includes a third surface 113A facing the first support element 220 and connected to the second surface 112. Therefore, in the first direction D1, the third surface 113A is closer to the first support element 220 than the second surface 112. In this embodiment, the third surface 113A can directly contact the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220.

[0107] like Figure 7 As shown, the first fixing element 240 can pass through the first protrusion 113 of the first connecting element 110 along the first direction D1 and engage with the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220, such that the first connecting element 110 and the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220 are connected via the first fixing element 240 in the first direction D1. Since the first connecting element 110 has the first protrusion 113, a first gap G1 greater than zero can be formed between the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110 and the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220. For example, the first gap G1 can be between 0.1 mm and 10 mm (0.1 mm). <G1<10mm)。

[0108] like Figure 7 As shown, similarly, the second connecting element 280 includes a protrusion 282 protruding toward the actuation module 200, and the protrusion 282 includes a fifth surface 282A, which faces the second support element 250 and connects to the fourth surface 281. Therefore, in the first direction D1, the fifth surface 282A is closer to the second support element 250 than the fourth surface 281. In this embodiment, the fifth surface 282A can directly contact the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250.

[0109] like Figure 7 As shown, the second fixing element 270 can pass through the protrusion 282 of the second connecting element 280 along the first direction D1 and engage with the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250, such that the second connecting element 280 and the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250 are connected via the second fixing element 270 in the first direction D1. Since the second connecting element 280 has the protrusion 282, a second gap G2 greater than zero can be formed between the fourth surface 281 of the second connecting element 280 and the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250. For example, the second gap G2 can be between 0.1 mm and 10 mm (0.1 mm). <G2<10mm)。

[0110] Figure 8A partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device E8 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 8 and Figure 7 The main difference is that the first connecting element 110 includes a plurality of first protrusions 113 spaced 81 apart from each other, and the second connecting element 280 includes a plurality of protrusions 282 spaced 82 apart from each other. A plurality of first fixing elements 240 of the electronic device E8 can pass through the first protrusions 113 one-to-one, and a plurality of second fixing elements 270 can pass through the protrusions 282 one-to-one. For ease of explanation, Figure 8 The first connecting element 110 includes two adjacent protrusions 113, with a gap 81 between the two adjacent protrusions 113 in the second direction D2. The second connecting element 280 includes two adjacent protrusions 282, with a gap 82 between the two adjacent protrusions 282 in the second direction D2.

[0111] Figure 9 A partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device E9 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 9 and Figure 1 The main difference is that, Figure 9 Instead of separating elements 230 and 260, a first gap G1 is formed between the connecting segment 223B and the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110 by elevating the first support element 220. For details, please refer to... Figure 9 In another embodiment of the present invention, in the connecting portion 223 of the first support element 220, the connecting segment 223B may include a second protrusion P1, a first sub-protrusion connecting segment 91, and a second sub-protrusion connecting segment 92. The second protrusion P1 may protrude toward the first connecting element 110. The extending direction of the first sub-protrusion connecting segment 91 and the second sub-protrusion connecting segment 92 may be a first direction D1. The extending direction of the second protrusion P1 may be a second direction D2. The first sub-protrusion connecting segment 91 is connected between the first inclined segment 223A and the second protrusion P1 at a first connection point 90A, and the second sub-protrusion connecting segment 92 is connected between the second protrusion P1 and the second inclined segment at a second connection point 90B.

[0112] like Figure 9 As shown, according to one embodiment, connecting segment 223B may further include a sub-connecting segment 93, connected between the first inclined segment 223A and the first sub-protruding connecting segment 91, wherein the extending direction of the sub-connecting segment 93 may be the second direction D2. Connecting segment 223B may further include a sub-connecting segment 94, connected between the second inclined segment 223C and the second sub-protruding connecting segment 92, wherein the extending direction of the sub-connecting segment 94 may be the second direction D2.

[0113] exist Figure 9In the connection segment 223B, the aforementioned first gap G1 can be formed between the first connection point 90A and the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110, and the aforementioned first gap G1 can also be formed between the second connection point 90B and the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110. According to some embodiments, when sub-connecting segments 93 and 94 are provided, the aforementioned first gap G1 can be formed between the sub-connecting segment 93 and the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110, and the aforementioned first gap G1 can also be formed between the sub-connecting segment 94 and the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110.

[0114] Reference Figure 9 The second protrusion P1 protrudes towards the first connecting element 110. Therefore, the distance between the second protrusion P1 and the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110 will be less than the shortest distance between the first inclined segment 223A, the second inclined segment 223C, and the second surface 112. Since the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220 includes the aforementioned second protrusion P1, a first gap G1 greater than zero can be formed between the second surface 112 of the first connecting element 110 and the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220. For example, the first gap G1 can be between 0.1 mm and 10 mm (0.1 mm). <G1<10mm)。

[0115] like Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, in the second direction D2, the distance D between the first inclined segment 223A and the second protrusion P1 of the first support element 220 can be between 0.5 mm and 20 mm, between 1 mm and 20 mm (1 mm < distance D < 20 mm), or between 0.8 mm and 10 mm. Similarly, in the second direction D2, there can also be a distance (not shown) between the second inclined segment 223A and the second protrusion P1 of the first support element 220, for example, between 0.5 mm and 20 mm, between 1 mm and 20 mm, or between 0.8 mm and 10 mm, which may be the same as or different from the distance D mentioned above.

[0116] like Figure 9As shown, the second support element 250 may also include a structure similar to that of the first support element 220. That is, the second support element 250 may include a second protrusion, a first sub-protrusion connecting section, a second sub-protrusion connecting section, and sub-connecting sections on both sides. The second protrusion of the second support element 250 may protrude toward the second connecting element 280. Since the second support element 250 and the first support element 220 have similar or identical structures, a second gap G2 greater than zero may also be formed between the fourth surface 281 of the second connecting element 280 and the connecting section 253B of the second support element 250, which will not be described in detail here. For example, the second gap G2 may be between 0.1 mm and 10 mm (0.1 mm). <G1<10mm)。

[0117] Figure 10 A partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device E10 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 10 and Figure 9 The main difference lies in that the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220 includes two adjacent second protrusions P1 and a recess 97, with the recess 97 connecting the two adjacent second protrusions P1. In the first support element 220, the second protrusions P1 protrude towards the first connecting element 110, and the recess 97 is recessed away from the first connecting element 110. Similarly, the connecting segment 253B of the second support element 250 includes two adjacent protrusions and a recess (not shown), with the recess connecting the two adjacent protrusions. The protrusions of the second support element 250 protrude towards the second connecting element 280, and the recess is recessed away from the second connecting element 280. The second support element 250 may include a structure similar to or the same as that of the first support element 220, and therefore will not be described further here.

[0118] Please see Figures 11A to 11C The electronic device E11 of another embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a touch module 100 and at least an actuation module 200, wherein the touch module 100 may include at least a first connecting element 110, a touch panel 120, and a housing 130. Figure 11A and Figure 1 The main difference lies in the relative positions between the actuator and the touch surface of the touch panel 120.

[0119] exist Figure 1In Figure 11A, the touch surface 10S (i.e., the pressed surface) is the surface formed by directions D2 and D3. The actuation module 200 is positioned such that the surface of the actuation element 210 is parallel to the touch surface 10S. Thus, the vibration direction of the actuation element 210 and the touch panel 120 is D1, that is, the vibration direction D1 is perpendicular to the touch surface 10S. However, in Figure 11A, the touch surface 20S (i.e., the pressed surface) is the surface formed by directions D1 and D2. The actuation module 200 is positioned such that the surface of the actuation element 210 is the surface formed by directions D2 and D3, that is, the touch surface 20S and the surface of the actuation element 210 are perpendicular. Thus, the vibration direction of the actuation element 210 and the touch panel 120 is D1, that is, the vibration direction D1 is parallel to the touch surface 20S.

[0120] also, Figure 11A The structure of the actuation module 200 can be referred to Figure 1 The construction of the actuator module 200 is not described in detail here. Figures 11A to 11C The connection relationship between the first connecting element 110 and the actuation module 200, and the connection relationship between the second connecting element 280 and the actuation module 200, can be referred to the above. Figure 1 Figure 4 to Figure 10 Implementation examples will not be described in detail here. For example, one could... Figure 1 The setting method of the actuator module 200 in the middle is changed to Figure 11A The relative positional relationship between the central actuator module 200 and the touch module 100, but using Figure 1 The structure of components such as the actuator module, partition element, and fixing element. For example, it can be... Figure 7 The setting method of the actuator module 200 in the middle is changed to Figure 11A The relative positional relationship between the central actuator module 200 and the touch module 100, but using Figure 7 The structure of components such as the actuator module, the protrusions in the connecting elements, and the fixing elements.

[0121] It should be noted that, although Figures 11A to 11C Due to perspective, the first fixing element 240 and the second fixing element 270 are not shown (for example, Figure 11B is a rear view of the electronic device E11, and the first fixing element 240 and the second fixing element 270 are obscured by the first connecting element 110 and the second connecting element 280, respectively). The electronic device E11 in this embodiment may also include the first fixing element 240 and the second fixing element 270, and their positions can be referenced... Figure 1 .

[0122] like Figure 11CAs shown, in this embodiment, the touch panel 120 is connected to the housing 130, and the first connecting element 110 can be fixed to the housing 130 by the locking element 500. The first surface 111 of the connecting element 110 is connected to the touch panel 120 via the housing 130. The touch panel 120 may have a pressing surface 20S, and the housing 130 may be connected to the opposite surface of the surface 20S. (As described above...) Figure 1 Similarly, when a user presses the surface 20s of the touch panel 120 of the touch module 100, the voltage causes a change in the length of the actuator 210 and drives the first support element 220 to deform along the first direction D1. Therefore, the actuator module 200 can vibrate in the first direction D1, and cause the touch module 100 connected to the actuator module 200 to vibrate in the first direction D1. (As described above...) Figure 1 The difference is that, in Figure 11A In the process, the pressed surface 20S is a surface composed of direction D1 and direction D2, and the vibration of the touch module 100 is in the first direction D1.

[0123] like Figure 11C As shown, the first connecting element 110 includes a first surface 111 and a second surface 112, which are disposed adjacent to each other. The first surface 111 of the connecting element 110 faces the touch panel 120 and is connected to the touch panel 120. The second surface 112 of the connecting element 110 faces the first support element 220 of the actuation module 200. A first gap G1 is formed between the connecting segment 223B of the first support element 220 and the second surface 112 of the connecting element 110, and the first gap is greater than zero. The locking element 500 can pass through the first connecting element 110 along a third direction D3 and engage with the housing 130, such that the first connecting element 110 and the touch module 100 are connected to each other via the locking element 500 and the housing 130 along the third direction D3. The third direction D3 is different from the first direction D1. For example, in this embodiment, the first surface 111 and the second surface 112 may have an angle of approximately 90 degrees, and the third direction D3 may be approximately perpendicular to the first direction D1. According to some embodiments, the first direction D1, the second direction D2, and the third direction D3 are perpendicular to each other.

[0124] In this embodiment, as Figure 11A As shown, the housing 130 of the touch module 100 may include at least one receiving portion 131. According to some embodiments, at least a portion of the connecting element 110 may be received in the receiving portion 131. According to some embodiments, the first connecting element 110 and the second connecting element 280 of the actuation module 200 may be received in the receiving portion 131 and fixed relative to the housing 130. This reduces the thickness of the electronic device E11 in the third direction D3, facilitating miniaturization of the electronic device E11.

[0125] The features of the aforementioned embodiments can be arbitrarily combined and used as long as they do not violate the spirit of the invention or conflict with each other.

[0126] In summary, the present invention provides an electronic device including a touch module and an actuation module. The connecting element of the touch module and the connecting segment of the support element of the actuation module are connected, and a gap greater than zero is formed between the connecting segment of the support element and the surface of the connecting element. This avoids impact on the touch module when the support element vibrates, thereby reducing noise caused by vibration and preventing damage to the support element.

[0127] While the embodiments and advantages of the present invention have been disclosed above, it should be understood that any person skilled in the art can make modifications, substitutions, and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, apparatus, methods, and steps described in the specific embodiments of the specification. Any person skilled in the art can understand from the disclosure of the present invention any existing or future developed processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, apparatus, methods, and steps that can perform substantially the same function or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein can be used according to the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention includes the aforementioned processes, machines, manufacturing, material composition, apparatus, methods, and steps. In addition, each claim constitutes an individual embodiment, and the scope of protection of the present invention also includes combinations of the various claims and embodiments.

[0128] While the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to several preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the invention. Those skilled in the art can make modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, each claim constitutes an independent embodiment, and combinations of various claims and embodiments are all within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The touch module includes: Touch panel; and A connecting element having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface of the connecting element is connected to the touch panel, and the first surface and the second surface face different directions; and Actuation module, including: The actuating element includes a first end and a second end; and The support element includes a third end, a fourth end, and a connecting portion, the connecting portion connecting the third end and the fourth end. The first end of the actuating element is connected to the third end of the support element, and the second end of the actuating element is connected to the fourth end of the support element. There is a space between the support element and the actuating element. The connecting part includes a connecting segment. In a first direction, the connecting element of the touch module and the connecting segment of the support element of the actuation module are connected. A first gap is formed between the connecting segment and the second surface of the connecting element, and the first gap is greater than zero.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a separating element disposed between the second surface of the connecting element and the connecting portion of the support element in the first direction.

3. The electronic device of claim 2, further comprising a fixing element, wherein in the first direction, the connecting element of the touch module and the connecting segment of the support element of the actuation module are connected via the fixing element, and the fixing element passes through the separating element.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the connecting element includes a first protrusion that protrudes toward the support element, wherein the first protrusion includes a third surface connected to the second surface, the third surface being closer to the support element than the second surface.

5. The electronic device of claim 4, further comprising a fixing element, wherein in the first direction, the first protrusion of the connecting element and the connecting segment of the support element of the actuation module are connected via the fixing element.

6. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion further includes a first inclined segment and a second inclined segment, the first inclined segment being connected between the connecting segment and the third end, the second inclined segment being connected between the connecting segment and the fourth end, and the connecting segment and the first inclined segment having different extending directions.

7. The electronic device of claim 6, wherein the connecting segment of the support element includes a second protrusion, a first sub-protrusion connecting segment, and a second sub-protrusion connecting segment, the second protrusion protruding toward the connecting element. The first sub-protrusion connecting segment connects the first inclined segment and the second protrusion at the first connection point, and the second sub-protrusion connecting segment connects the second protrusion and the second inclined segment at the second connection point. The first gap is formed between the first connection point of the connecting segment and the second surface of the connecting element.

8. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein in the second direction, the distance between the second protrusion and the first inclined segment in the support element is between 1 mm and 20 mm, and the first direction and the second direction are different.

9. The electronic device of claim 7, wherein the connecting segment of the support element includes a recess and two adjacent second protrusions, the recess being connected between the two adjacent second protrusions, and the recess 97 being recessed away from the connecting element 110.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first surface and the second surface of the connecting element are disposed opposite to each other.

11. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first surface and the second surface of the connecting element are disposed adjacent to each other.

12. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the touch module further includes a housing, the housing including a receiving portion. The first surface of the connecting element is connected to the touch panel via the housing, and at least a portion of the connecting element is housed in the receiving portion.

13. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein the electronic device further includes a locking element, and in a third direction, the connecting element and the housing are connected via the locking element, wherein the first direction and the third direction are different.

14. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first gap is between 0.1 mm and 10 mm.

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