Remote controller with virtual keys
By designing a remote control with virtual buttons and utilizing the retractable structure of the virtual button panel, the problem of cumbersome operation of TV remote controls was solved, and a convenient search function was achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423002666.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
Existing TV remotes require users to spell out movie titles to search for movies, which is cumbersome and fails to meet the need for convenience.
Design a remote control with virtual buttons. Through structures such as a virtual button panel, press buttons, rotating parts, a rotating shaft, and springs, the virtual button panel can be extended and retracted, simplifying the operation process.
The virtual button panel design simplifies the search process and improves the ease of use and practicality of the remote control.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of remote controls, and more particularly to a remote control with virtual buttons. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous progress of society, smart mobile devices are becoming more and more popular. Due to the limited storage capacity of smart mobile devices, data cables and other devices are often needed to transfer data between computers and smart mobile devices or to charge them. However, the inconvenience of carrying data cables affects the timely transfer of data from smart mobile devices.
[0003] Chinese utility model patent CN200720057700.X discloses a TV remote control. This utility model can maintain the original functions of the TV remote control, and by setting two or more contacts under each number key to connect to the main control circuit, the TV remote control can directly use the 10 number keys on the keypad to quickly and conveniently select multi-digit channels.
[0004] However, the aforementioned TV remotes are difficult to meet the needs of existing TVs. When watching movies on existing TVs, users often need to spell out the movie title to search for it. Existing remotes require controlling the cursor on the screen to move little by little, which is extremely cumbersome and not conducive to the use of the remote. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a remote control with virtual buttons. The main technical problem to be solved is that when watching movies on existing televisions, users often need to spell out the movie title to search for it. Existing remote controls require controlling the cursor on the screen to move little by little, which is extremely cumbersome and not conducive to the use of the remote control.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a remote control with virtual buttons, comprising a remote control housing, a movable plate disposed inside the remote control housing, an mounting plate fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable plate, two movable blocks fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate, two locking blocks fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate, a first mounting groove formed on the upper surface of the mounting plate, a virtual button plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the first mounting groove, a first fixing block fixedly connected to the bottom of the remote control housing, a first spring fixedly connected to the side wall of the first fixing block, the end of the first spring away from the first fixing block fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable block, a second fixing block fixedly connected to the bottom of the remote control housing, a rotating groove formed on the side wall of the remote control housing, a rotating shaft fixedly connected between the inner walls of the rotating groove, a rotating component sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft, a second spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove, one end of the second spring fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating component, and a button fixedly connected to the side of the rotating component away from the second spring.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, a virtual keypad can be brought up for typing and spelling as needed, which is more conducive to searching for names and makes the operation more convenient and practical.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0009] A button panel is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the remote control housing, and control buttons are movably mounted on the upper surface of the button panel. The number of control buttons is multiple.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the control buttons can help users control various functions of the TV, and the button panel provides physical support and a fixed position for the buttons.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0012] The upper surface of the remote control housing has multiple button slots, and the control buttons are located inside the button slots.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the button slot can provide space for the control buttons to move.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0015] A circuit board is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the remote control housing and the circuit board is located below the button panel.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the circuit board can generate and encode signals, which can be transmitted via infrared or radio frequency.
[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0018] A battery mounting frame is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the remote control housing, and a groove is provided on the lower surface of the remote control housing. A battery cover is movably installed on the inner wall of the groove.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the battery mounting frame is used to install the battery, and the battery cover is used to cover the battery to prevent the battery from being exposed to the outside for a long time.
[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0021] The upper surface of the remote control housing is provided with a second mounting groove, and a display screen is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second mounting groove.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the second mounting slot is used to install a display screen, which can display some basic information, such as battery level.
[0023] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0024] The remote control housing has a movable groove on its side wall, and a baffle is movably installed on the inner wall of the movable groove.
[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the baffle is used to seal the remote control shell, preventing external dust from entering the interior of the remote control shell.
[0026] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0027] The outer wall of the remote control housing is provided with anti-slip grooves, and there are multiple anti-slip grooves.
[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the anti-slip groove can effectively prevent the remote control casing from slipping out of your hand when you pick it up.
[0029] By employing the above technical solution, the remote control with virtual buttons of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0030] Compared with existing technologies, this remote control with virtual buttons comprises a virtual button panel, a press button, a rotating component, a rotating shaft, a second spring, a locking block, a first spring, a moving plate, a mounting plate, a moving block, a second fixing block, and a remote control housing. When the virtual button panel needs to be brought out, a finger presses the button from the outside, causing the rotating component to rotate slightly around the rotating shaft. The second spring contracts, the rotating component moves out of the limiting locking block, and the first spring rebounds, causing the moving plate and mounting plate to move backward. When the moving block contacts the second fixing block, the moving plate and mounting plate stop moving. At this point, the virtual button panel extends from inside the remote control housing and can be touched. When the virtual button panel needs to be retracted into the remote control housing, it is pushed forward so that the virtual button panel faces outward. The internal movement of the casing causes the inclined surface of the locking block to press against the rotating component, causing it to shift. The second spring contracts, and when the locking block passes the rotating component, the second spring rebounds, causing the rotating component to reset. At this point, the rotating component will reposition the locking block, preventing the moving plate and mounting plate from moving. The virtual button panel is then retracted into the remote control casing. Compared to existing remote controls, this design is less suitable for current televisions. Existing televisions often require users to type out movie titles to search for them, and existing remote controls require manually moving the cursor on the screen, which is extremely cumbersome and inconvenient. This remote control with virtual buttons allows users to type out the virtual button panel as needed, making it easier to search for titles and providing a more convenient and practical operation. Attached Figure Description
[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a remote control with virtual buttons proposed in this utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of a remote control with virtual buttons proposed in this utility model;
[0033] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the overall structure of a remote control with virtual buttons proposed in this utility model.
[0034] Figure 4 The top half sectional view of the overall structure of a remote control with virtual buttons proposed in this utility model;
[0035] Figure 5 This utility model proposes a remote control with virtual buttons. Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;
[0036] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of a remote control with virtual buttons proposed in this utility model.
[0037] Legend:
[0038] 1. Remote control housing; 2. Movable plate; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Movable block; 5. Locking block; 6. First mounting slot; 7. Virtual button board; 8. First fixing block; 9. First spring; 10. Second fixing block; 11. Rotating slot; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Rotating component; 14. Second spring; 15. Button; 16. Button board; 17. Control button; 18. Button slot; 19. Circuit board; 20. Battery mounting frame; 21. Groove; 22. Battery cover; 23. Second mounting slot; 24. Display screen; 25. Movable slot; 26. Baffle; 27. Anti-slip groove. Detailed Implementation
[0039] Reference Figure 1-6This utility model provides a remote control with virtual buttons: It includes a remote control housing 1, a movable plate 2 inside the housing 1, a mounting plate 3 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable plate 2, two movable blocks 4 fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate 3, two locking blocks 5 fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate 3, a first mounting groove 6 formed on the upper surface of the mounting plate 3, a virtual button plate 7 (model TTP223) fixedly connected to the bottom of the first mounting groove 6, and a first fixed... Block 8, the side wall of the first fixed block 8 is fixedly connected to the first spring 9, the first spring 9 is initially in a compressed state, the end of the first spring 9 away from the first fixed block 8 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving block 4, the inner bottom of the remote control shell 1 is fixedly connected to the second fixed block 10, the side wall of the remote control shell 1 is provided with a rotating groove 11, when the virtual button panel 7 needs to be brought up, the button 15 is pressed from the outside with a finger, which in turn drives the rotating part 13 to rotate slightly around the rotating shaft 12, the second spring 14 retracts, the rotating part 13 is no longer limited to the stop block 5, and then the first spring 9 rebounds to drive the moving plate 2 and the mounting plate 3. Move backward until the moving block 4 contacts the second fixed block 10, at which point the moving plate 2 and mounting plate 3 stop moving. At this time, the virtual button panel 7 extends from inside the remote control housing 1 and can be touched. When it is necessary to retract the virtual button panel 7 into the remote control housing 1, push the virtual button panel 7 forward to move it towards the inside of the remote control housing 1. During the movement, the inclined surface of the locking block 5 will squeeze the rotating part 13, causing the rotating part 13 to shift. The second spring 14 contracts. After the locking block 5 passes the rotating part 13, the second spring 14 rebounds, causing the rotating part 13 to return to its original position. Step 13 will reposition the locking block 5, preventing the moving plate 2 and mounting plate 3 from moving. At this time, the virtual button plate 7 is retracted into the remote control housing 1. A rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the rotating groove 11. A rotating component 13 is sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft 12. The rotating component 13 can limit the locking block 5, so that the locking block 5 can be fixed after being retracted into the remote control housing 1. A second spring 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove 11. One end of the second spring 14 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating component 13. A button 15 is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating component 13 away from the second spring 14.
[0040] A button panel 16 is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the remote control housing 1. Multiple control buttons 17 are movably mounted on the upper surface of the button panel 16. Multiple button slots 18 are formed on the upper surface of the remote control housing 1, and the control buttons 17 are located inside the button slots 18. A circuit board 19 is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the remote control housing 1. The circuit board 19 generates and encodes signals, which are transmitted via infrared or radio frequency. The circuit board 19 is located below the button panel 16. A battery mounting frame 20 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the remote control housing 1, and the battery is placed in the battery mounting frame 20. A groove 21 is formed on the lower surface of the remote control housing 1, and a battery cover 22 is movably mounted on the inner wall of the groove 21. The battery cover 22 is used to cover the battery. To prevent the battery from being exposed for extended periods, a second mounting slot 23 is provided on the upper surface of the remote control housing 1. A display screen 24 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second mounting slot 23. The display screen 24 can display some basic information, such as battery level. A movable slot 25 is provided on the side wall of the remote control housing 1. A baffle 26 is movably installed on the inner wall of the movable slot 25. The baffle 26 is used to seal the remote control housing 1, preventing external dust from entering the interior of the remote control housing 1 through the movable slot 25. At the same time, the baffle 26 can be removed when the virtual button panel 7 needs to be brought up. An anti-slip groove 27 is provided on the outer wall of the remote control housing 1. The anti-slip groove 27 is used to prevent the remote control housing 1 from being too slippery and easily slipping out of the hand during use. There are multiple anti-slip grooves 27.
[0041] Working principle: When the virtual button panel 7 needs to be brought up, press button 15 from the outside with your finger, which will cause the rotating part 13 to rotate slightly around the rotating shaft 12. The second spring 14 will contract, and the rotating part 13 will no longer be in the limiting block 5. Then the first spring 9 will rebound and drive the moving plate 2 and the mounting plate 3 to move backward. When the moving block 4 contacts the second fixed block 10, the moving plate 2 and the mounting plate 3 will stop moving. At this time, the virtual button panel 7 will extend from the inside of the remote control shell 1 and can be touched. When the virtual button panel 7 needs to be put back into the remote control shell 1, push the virtual button panel 7 forward so that the virtual button panel 7 moves into the inside of the remote control shell 1. During the movement, the inclined surface of the blocking block 5 will squeeze the rotating part 13 and cause the rotating part 13 to deviate. The second spring 14 will contract. When the blocking block 5 passes the rotating part 13, the second spring 14 will rebound and drive the rotating part 13 to reset. At this time, the rotating part 13 will limit the blocking block 5 again, so that the moving plate 2 and the mounting plate 3 cannot move. At this time, the virtual button panel 7 is put back into the inside of the remote control shell 1.
[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A remote control with virtual buttons, comprising a remote control housing (1), characterized in that: The remote control housing (1) has a movable plate (2) inside. A mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the movable plate (2). A movable block (4) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the mounting plate (3). There are two movable blocks (4). A locking block (5) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting plate (3). There are two locking blocks (5). A first mounting groove (6) is opened on the upper surface of the mounting plate (3). A virtual button board (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first mounting groove (6). A first fixing block (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the remote control housing (1). A first spring (9) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the first fixing block (8). The end of the first spring (9) away from the first fixed block (8) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the moving block (4). The bottom of the remote control housing (1) is fixedly connected to the second fixed block (10). The side wall of the remote control housing (1) is provided with a rotating groove (11). A rotating shaft (12) is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the rotating groove (11). A rotating component (13) is sleeved on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (12). A second spring (14) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rotating groove (11). One end of the second spring (14) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the rotating component (13). A button (15) is fixedly connected to the side of the rotating component (13) away from the second spring (14).
2. A remote control with virtual buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that: A button plate (16) is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the remote control housing (1). Control buttons (17) are movably installed on the upper surface of the button plate (16). There are multiple control buttons (17).
3. A remote control with virtual buttons according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the remote control housing (1) is provided with button slots (18), and there are multiple button slots (18). The control button (17) is located inside the button slots (18).
4. A remote control with virtual buttons according to claim 2, characterized in that: A circuit board (19) is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the remote control housing (1) and the circuit board (19) is located below the button panel (16).
5. A remote control with virtual buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that: A battery mounting frame (20) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the remote control housing (1). A groove (21) is provided on the lower surface of the remote control housing (1). A battery cover (22) is movably installed on the inner wall of the groove (21).
6. A remote control with virtual buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the remote control housing (1) is provided with a second mounting groove (23), and a display screen (24) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second mounting groove (23).
7. A remote control with virtual buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote control housing (1) has a movable groove (25) on its side wall, and a baffle (26) is movably installed on the inner wall of the movable groove (25).
8. A remote control with virtual buttons according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the remote control housing (1) is provided with anti-slip grooves (27), and there are multiple anti-slip grooves (27).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Television remote controller
CN201063721Y