Touch pen

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stylus which comprises a shell, the shell comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell is rotationally connected to the second shell, the shell has a first state and a second state, when the shell is in the first state, the size of the shell in the first direction is L1, and when the shell is in the second state, the size of the shell in the second direction is L2; the size of the shell in the second direction is L2; when the shell is in the second state, the size of the shell in the first direction is L3, the size of the shell in the second direction is L4, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; wherein L1 is larger than L3, and L2 is smaller than L4. The touch pen disclosed by the utility model can be conveniently stored in the electronic equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stylus technology, and in particular to a stylus. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, a stylus is also known as an electronic pen. A stylus is a tool used for writing, drawing, or operating on an electronic screen. For example, a stylus can be used on a tablet computer screen, enabling interaction between the stylus and the tablet. After use, the stylus can be stored back on the tablet, for example, by magnetic attachment or by inserting it into the tablet's storage compartment. When storing the stylus on a tablet, because current tablets are generally quite thin, if the stylus's diameter is larger than the tablet's thickness, it cannot be stored properly. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a stylus that can be easily stored in electronic devices.

[0004] A stylus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing, the housing comprising a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being rotatably connected to the second housing, the housing having a first state and a second state; when the housing is in the first state, the dimension of the housing in a first direction is L1, and the dimension of the housing in a second direction is L2; ​​when the housing is in the second state, the dimension of the housing in the first direction is L3, and the dimension of the housing in the second direction is L4, the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction; wherein, L1 is greater than L3, and L2 is less than L4.

[0005] The stylus according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: After the first housing is rotatably connected to the second housing, the housing can be in a first state and a second state. When the housing is in the first state, the size of the housing in the first direction is L1, and the size of the housing in the second direction is L2; ​​when the housing is in the second state, the size of the housing in the first direction is L3, and the size of the housing in the second direction is L4. That is, the size of the housing in the first direction can be increased or decreased. When it is necessary to store the stylus in an electronic device, the housing can be in the second state, at which time the size of the housing in the first direction is smaller, so that it can be placed in the electronic device. In the prior art, the diameter of the stylus housing remains unchanged. When the diameter of the stylus is greater than the thickness of the electronic device, it is impossible to store the stylus in the electronic device. However, in this application, the size of the housing in the first direction can be reduced, so that the stylus can be stored in the electronic device. Specifically, the stylus can be easily stored in an electronic device.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stylus has a first housing with a pivot, and a second housing with a rotating hole, wherein the pivot is disposed in the rotating hole.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stylus has two rotating shafts, which are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the first housing, and two rotating holes, which are respectively located at both ends of the length direction of the second housing.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stylus has a rotating hole with a profile extending along the second direction, and the rotating shaft is slidably disposed in the rotating hole.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stylus further includes a torsion spring, one end of which is connected to the first housing and the other end of which is connected to the second housing. The elastic force of the torsion spring causes the housing to be in the first state.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stylus has one end of the first housing and one end of the second housing rotatably connected, and the other end of the first housing and the other end of the second housing detachably connected.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stylus has a buckle at one end of the first housing and a slot at the other end of the second housing, wherein the buckle is engaged with the slot wall.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stylus has a first housing with an arc structure and a second housing with an arc structure, wherein the arc length of the first housing is smaller than the arc length of the second housing.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stylus pen has a second housing with a receiving cavity for accommodating electronic components.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the weight of the first housing is equal to the weight of the second housing.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the stylus of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the stylus of the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the stylus according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stylus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the stylus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first housing in a stylus of some embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the second housing in a stylus of some embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] Stylus 10, first housing 100, pivot 110, buckle 120, second housing 200, rotating hole 210, slot 220, receiving cavity 230, cavity 300, torsion spring 400. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0031] In related technologies, the stylus 10 is also known as an electronic pen. The stylus 10 refers to a tool used for writing, drawing, or operating on an electronic screen. For example, the stylus 10 can be used on a tablet computer screen, thereby enabling interaction between the stylus 10 and the tablet computer. After use, the stylus 10 can be stored on the tablet computer, for example, by magnetically attaching it or by inserting it into a slot in the tablet computer. For instance, the diameter of the stylus 10 can be 9mm. However, with the trend towards thinner and lighter tablets, the thickness of tablets is decreasing. When the thickness of a tablet computer is 5mm to 8mm, the diameter of the stylus 10 is larger than the thickness of the tablet computer, making it impossible to store the stylus 10 properly. Therefore, this application proposes a stylus 10.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7In some embodiments, the stylus 10 includes a housing. The housing can be cylindrical or a regular polygon, and can be used for a user to hold. The housing includes a first housing 100 and a second housing 200. The cross-sectional shape of the first housing 100 can be fan-shaped, and the cross-sectional shape of the second housing 200 can be semi-circular. The first housing 100 is rotatably connected to the second housing 200. That is, one end of the first housing 100 can rotate relative to the second housing 200. The housing has a first state and a second state. When the housing is in the first state, the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 are connected to form a cylinder, which is convenient for the user to hold. In addition to a cylinder, it can also be a hexagon or an octagon, etc. The dimension of the housing in the first direction is L1, and the dimension of the housing in the second direction is L2. Wherein, when the stylus 10 is lying horizontally on a horizontal plane, the first direction can be vertical, and the second direction can be horizontal. When the stylus 10 is standing upright in the vertical direction, the first direction can be a front-back horizontal direction, and the second direction can be a left-right horizontal direction. Furthermore, the first direction can also be the thickness direction of the electronic device, such as the thickness direction of a tablet computer. When the housing is in the second state, the size of the housing in the first direction is L3, and the size of the housing in the second direction is L4, with the first direction perpendicular to the second direction; wherein, L1 is greater than L3, and L2 is less than L4. Specifically, after the first housing 100 is rotatably connected to the second housing 200, the housing can be in the first state and the second state. When the housing is in the first state, the size of the housing in the first direction is L1, and the size of the housing in the second direction is L2; ​​when the housing is in the second state, the size of the housing in the first direction is L3, and the size of the housing in the second direction is L4. That is, the size of the housing in the first direction can be increased or decreased. When it is necessary to store the stylus 10 in the electronic device, the housing can be in the second state, at which time the size of the housing in the first direction is smaller, so that it can be placed in the electronic device. In the prior art, the diameter of the housing of the stylus 10 remains unchanged. When the diameter of the stylus 10 is greater than the thickness of the electronic device, the stylus 10 cannot be stored in the electronic device. However, in this application, the size of the housing in the first direction can be reduced, so that the stylus 10 can be stored in the electronic device. Specifically, the stylus 10 can be easily stored in electronic devices.

[0033] The aforementioned scenario where the stylus 10 can be stored inside an electronic device involves reducing the size of the stylus 10 in the first direction, allowing it to be stored in the storage slot of the electronic device. Specifically, in the first state, L1 of the housing can be 9mm, and in the second state, L2 can be 7mm. The thickness of the electronic device is 8mm, thus allowing the housing in the second state to be placed inside the electronic device. Furthermore, storing the stylus 10 inside the electronic device also includes the scenario where the stylus 10 is attached to the side of the electronic device. In this case, if the diameter of the stylus 10 is greater than the thickness of the electronic device, the stylus 10 will protrude relative to the electronic device after being attached, which may cause it to easily detach. Therefore, the stylus 10 of this application can switch from the first state to the second state to facilitate its attachment to the electronic device.

[0034] Furthermore, the specific method of rotatably connecting the first housing 100 to the second housing 200 is described below. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the first housing 100 has a rotating shaft 110, and the second housing 200 has a rotating hole 210, with the rotating shaft 110 disposed within the rotating hole 210. Specifically, the relative rotation of the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can be achieved through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 110 and the rotating hole 210. More specifically, one end of the first housing 100 is rotatably connected to one end of the second housing 200, and the other end of the first housing 100 is connected to the other end of the second housing 200. A cavity 300 can be formed between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200. After the first housing 100 rotates, the cavity 300 can be opened or closed. For example, see reference... Figure 1 , Figure 1 The diagram illustrates the situation where the first housing 100 opens the cavity 300, for reference. Figure 2 , Figure 2 The diagram illustrates the first housing 100 enclosing the cavity 300. It should be noted that the second housing 200 has a receiving cavity 230 for placing electronic components, which ensures the normal operation of the stylus 10. The cavity 300 can also be used to store objects, thus giving the stylus 10 a storage function.

[0035] Besides the aforementioned method of rotatably connecting the first housing 100 to the second housing 200 via the pivot 110 and the pivot hole 210, the first housing 100 can also be rotatably connected to the second housing 200 by providing pivot holes 210 on both the first housing 100 and the second housing 200, and then passing a pin through both pivot holes 210. Alternatively, installing connecting hinges on the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can also achieve the same rotatable connection.

[0036] Furthermore, in some embodiments, two rotating shafts 110 are provided, with each shaft 110 located at one end of the length of the first housing 100. Two rotating holes 210 are provided, located at one end of the length of the second housing 200. Each rotating shaft 110 is disposed within one rotating hole 210, wherein both rotating holes 210 are located on the same side of the second housing 200. By using two rotating shafts 110 in conjunction with two rotating holes 210, the rotation of the first housing 100 relative to the second housing 200 is made smoother and more fluid. In addition, by providing two rotating shafts 110 and two rotating holes 210, the first housing 100 can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft 110, thereby improving the stability of the rotation of the first housing 100.

[0037] Further, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the rotating hole 210 has a profile extending along a second direction, and the rotating shaft 110 is slidably disposed in the rotating hole 210. Specifically, the rotating hole 210 having a profile extending along a second direction means that the rotating hole 210 can be an elongated hole, or that the length of the rotating hole 210 in the second direction is greater than the length of the rotating hole 210 in the first direction. Figure 3 For example, when the housing is in the first state, the rotating shaft 110 is located on the left side of the first housing 100. Then, the rotating shaft 110 can slide on the rotating hole 210, thus sliding from the left to the right side of the rotating hole 210. Afterwards, the first housing 100 is rotated to bring the housing to the second state. See the following for details. Figure 4 In this case, when the housing is in the second state, the first housing 100 can cover one side of the second housing 200, which can further reduce the size of the housing in the second direction, avoid the stylus 10 occupying too much space, and facilitate the storage of the stylus 10.

[0038] Further, please refer to Figure 5In some embodiments, the stylus 10 further includes a torsion spring 400. One end of the torsion spring 400 is connected to the first housing 100, and the other end is connected to the second housing 200. The elastic force of the torsion spring 400 keeps the housing in a first state. It is conceivable that after one end of the first housing 100 is rotatably connected to one end of the second housing 200, to prevent the first housing 100 from moving unnecessarily relative to the second housing 200, the torsion spring 400 can be used. That is, the torsion spring 400 can apply an elastic force to the first housing 100, thereby preventing the first housing 100 from rotating relative to the second housing 200. Specifically, one end of the torsion spring 400 being connected to the first housing 100 can be inserted into the first housing 100. Similarly, the other end of the torsion spring 400 being connected to the second housing 200 can be inserted into the second housing 200.

[0039] Furthermore, besides using the torsion spring 400 to prevent the first housing 100 from rotating relative to the second housing 200, other methods can also be used. For details, please refer to... Figure 5 In some embodiments, one end of the first housing 100 and one end of the second housing 200 are rotatably connected, and the other ends of the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 are detachably connected. This detachable connection allows for connection when needed and separation when necessary. That is, when the user uses the stylus 10, the other ends of the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can be connected, placing the housing in a first state, which facilitates user operation. When storing the stylus 10, the other ends of the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 can be separated, switching the housing from the first state to the second state for storage.

[0040] Furthermore, the specific method of detachable connection between the other end of the first housing 100 and the other end of the second housing 200 is described below. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5In some embodiments, the other end of the first housing 100 has a snap fastener 120, and the other end of the second housing 200 has a slot 220, with the snap fastener 120 engaging with the wall of the slot 220. Specifically, the volume of the snap fastener 120 can be slightly larger than or equal to the volume of the slot 220, so that the snap fastener 120 can engage with the wall of the slot 220, preventing one end of the first housing 100 and one end of the second housing 200 from rotating unnecessarily relative to each other. In addition to the engagement of the snap fastener 120 and the slot 220, a threaded connection can also be used, for example, by providing threaded holes on both the first housing 100 and the second housing 200, and then connecting them with bolts and the walls of the threaded holes.

[0041] Further, please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, both the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 have an arc-shaped structure, with the arc length of the first housing 100 being smaller than that of the second housing 200. The first housing 100 is rotatably connected to the second housing 200, and a cavity 300 exists between them. When the first housing 100 rotates relative to the second housing 200, it can open the cavity 300, thus reducing the size of the housing in the first direction. It is conceivable that the larger the arc length of the first housing 100, the larger the volume of the cavity 300. Therefore, by reducing the arc length of the first housing 100, the volume of the cavity 300 can be reduced, effectively avoiding the cavity 300 occupying a large space.

[0042] Further, please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the second housing 200 is provided with a receiving cavity 230 for accommodating electronic components. These electronic components may be circuit boards and batteries, etc. Specifically, the receiving cavity 230 can protect the electronic components from external impacts, pressure, or damage. This helps extend the lifespan of the stylus 10 and reduces repair or replacement costs due to accidental damage.

[0043] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the weight of the first housing 100 is equal to the weight of the second housing 200. Specifically, after the second housing 200 is provided with the receiving cavity 230, the weight of the second housing 200 will be greater than the weight of the first housing 100, which will lead to an imbalance in the weight of the housings. That is, when the user uses the stylus 10, the imbalance in the weight of the housings will result in a poor writing experience and stability for the user. In addition, the imbalance in the weight of the housings may also cause the stylus 10 to roll off and be damaged when placed on a table. Therefore, under the premise that the arc length of the first housing 100 is less than the arc length of the second housing 200, making the weight of the first housing 100 equal to the weight of the second housing 200 can effectively solve the above problems. Specifically, making the weight of the first housing 100 equal to the weight of the second housing 200 can be achieved by the thickness of the first housing 100 being greater than the thickness of the second housing 200, or by the density of the first housing 100 being greater than the density of the second housing 200.

[0044] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A stylus, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being rotatably connected to the second housing. The housing has a first state and a second state. When the housing is in the first state, the size of the housing in the first direction is L1, and the size of the housing in the second direction is L2. When the housing is in the second state, the dimension of the housing in the first direction is L3, the dimension of the housing in the second direction is L4, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; wherein, L1 is greater than L3, and L2 is less than L4; The first housing has a rotating shaft, and the second housing has a rotating hole, with the rotating shaft disposed in the rotating hole.

2. The stylus according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two rotating shafts, which are located at both ends of the length direction of the first housing. There are two rotating holes, which are located at both ends of the length direction of the second housing.

3. The stylus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating hole has a profile extending along the second direction, and the rotating shaft is slidably disposed in the rotating hole.

4. The stylus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stylus also includes a torsion spring, one end of which is connected to the first housing and the other end of which is connected to the second housing. The spring force of the torsion spring keeps the housing in the first state.

5. A stylus, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being rotatably connected to the second housing. The housing has a first state and a second state. When the housing is in the first state, the size of the housing in the first direction is L1, and the size of the housing in the second direction is L2. When the housing is in the second state, the size of the housing in the first direction is L3, the size of the housing in the second direction is L4, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction; wherein, L1 is greater than L3, and L2 is less than L4; one end of the first housing and one end of the second housing are rotatably connected, and the other end of the first housing and the other end of the second housing are detachably connected.

6. The stylus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first housing has a buckle at one end, and the second housing has a slot at the other end, with the buckle engaging with the slot wall.

7. The stylus according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, The first shell is an arc structure, the second shell is an arc structure, and the arc length of the first shell is less than the arc length of the second shell.

8. The stylus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second housing is provided with a receiving cavity for accommodating electronic components.

9. The stylus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The weight of the first housing is equal to the weight of the second housing.

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