Operating structure

Abstract

An operation structure comprises a shell, a first operation piece, a second operation piece, a first elastic piece, a second elastic piece, a third elastic piece, a locking piece and a horizontal pushing piece. The first operation piece can rotate and is positioned at the first position or the second position through the first elastic piece. The locking piece is separated from the first operating piece at the buckling position, abuts against the locking piece at the unlocking position and moves towards the buckling position under the thrust of the second elastic piece. The second operating piece can rotate in the folding direction and the unfolding direction through the first rotating shaft, and in the folding state, the locking piece is arranged at the buckling position and stops the second operating piece at the folding position; in the unfolding state, the locking piece is arranged at the buckling position or the unbuckling position, and the second operation piece is separated from the folding position and can rotate in the folding and unfolding directions. The flat pushing piece can move linearly, abuts against the second operation piece located at the folding position, and applies force to the second operation piece in the unfolding direction through the third elastic piece. The operation structure can provide different operation modes with force feedback hand feelings in a limited space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an operating structure, and more particularly to a rotatable operating structure. Background Technology

[0002] Using touchscreens to switch functions is a convenient and intuitive method that has become the mainstream way to control electronic devices. However, this operation lacks tactile feedback, and users must constantly monitor the screen to get a general idea of ​​the effect of the tap. Because it relies solely on the user's finger to glide across the smooth screen, the lack of tactile feedback often leads to over- or under-operation, resulting in slow and inaccurate operation and a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model relates to an operating structure that can provide different operating methods within a limited space, and each operating method also has a force feedback feel.

[0004] This utility model proposes an operating structure, including a housing, a first operating member, a first elastic member, a locking member, a second elastic member, a second operating member, a pushing member, and a third elastic member. The first operating member is rotatably mounted on the housing and movable between a first position and a second position. The first elastic member connects the housing and the first operating member, and the first operating member is positioned in either the first or second position via the first elastic member. The locking member is movable between a latching position and an unlocking position. In the latching position, the first operating member is separated from the locking member; in the unlocking position, the first operating member abuts against the locking member. The second elastic member connects the housing and the locking member, and applies force to the locking member towards the latching position. The second operating member is rotatable in a closing direction and an unfolding direction via a first pivot. In the closed state, the locking member is positioned in the latching position and stops the second operating member in the closed position; in the unfolded state, the locking member is positioned in either the latching or unlocking position, and the second operating member disengages from the closed position and can rotate in both the closing and unfolding directions. A sliding member is linearly movable within the housing, and abuts against a second operating member in the retracted position. A third elastic member connects the housing and the sliding member, and the sliding member applies force to the second operating member in the unfolding direction via the third elastic member.

[0005] To provide a better understanding of the above and other aspects of this utility model, specific embodiments are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1A This is a top view of the operating structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0007] Figure 1B yes Figure 1A A bottom view of the operational structure.

[0008] Figure 2A yes Figure 1A A top view of the operating structure, showing the first operating element from... Figure 1A The first position is rotated to the second position, and the second operating member is from Figure 1A It switches from the folded state to the unfolded state.

[0009] Figure 2B yes Figure 2A A bottom view of the operational structure.

[0010] Figure 3A yes Figure 1A The top view of the operating structure shows the first operating member in the second position, and the second operating member further rotating in the unfolding direction in the unfolded state.

[0011] Figure 3B yes Figure 3A A bottom view of the operational structure.

[0012] Figure 4A yes Figure 1A The top view of the operating structure shows the first operating component in the first position and the second operating component in the unfolded state in the initial unfolded position.

[0013] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A A bottom view of the operational structure. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The following details various embodiments of this utility model, illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Besides these detailed descriptions, this utility model can be widely implemented in other embodiments. Any easy substitutions, modifications, or equivalent changes to the described embodiments are included within the scope of this utility model and are subject to the claims. In the description of this specification, many specific details and implementation examples are provided to give the reader a more complete understanding of this utility model; however, these specific details and implementation examples should not be considered as limitations of this utility model. Furthermore, well-known steps or elements are not described in the details to avoid unnecessary limitations on this utility model.

[0015] Figure 1A This is a top view of the operating structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 1B yes Figure 1A The top view of the 100-degree operation structure.

[0016] Reference Figure 1A and Figure 1BThe operating structure 100 includes a housing 110, a first operating member 120, and a second operating member 130. The first operating member 120 and the second operating member 130 are rotatably disposed within the housing 110. In one embodiment, the first operating member 120 and the second operating member 130 can rotate around a pivot S1, wherein the pivot S1 is parallel to the Y-axis. In a specific embodiment, the user can perform different functions by rotating the first operating member 120 and / or the second operating member 130.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first operating element 120 may include a first knob 121 and a first linkage 122. The first knob 121 and the first linkage 122 may be respectively disposed on different sides of the housing 110. Specifically, the housing 110 may be disposed on the XZ plane, such as... Figure 1A As shown, the first knob 121 can be located on one side of the positive Y-axis direction of the housing 110 for user operation; as Figure 1B As shown, the first linkage 122 can be disposed on one side of the housing 110 in the negative Y-axis direction. The housing 110 can have a first groove 110G1 extending through the Y-axis, the first groove 110G1 extending circumferentially with the pivot S1 as the center. The first knob 121 can include a first slider 121P1, the first slider 121P1 protruding in the negative Y-axis direction. The first linkage 122 can have a notch 1222 that mates with the first slider 121P1. The first slider 121P1 of the first knob 121 can pass through the first groove 110G1 and engage with the notch 1222 of the first linkage 122, so that the first linkage 122 can be linked with the first knob 121. When the user turns the first knob 121, causing the first knob 121 to rotate around the pivot S1 under external force, the first linkage 122 can be synchronously driven to rotate around the pivot S1.

[0018] The first operating element 120 is movable between a first position and a second position. (See reference...) Figure 1B The first slide groove 110G1 of the housing 110 has two opposite closed ends, and the first slider 121P1 of the first knob 121 can be displaced in the first slide groove 110G1. When the first slider 121P1 is respectively positioned at the two opposite closed ends of the first slide groove 110G1, the first operating member 120 is respectively in the first position and the second position.

[0019] In one embodiment, the housing 110 may further have a second slide groove 110G2 extending through the Y-axis, the second slide groove 110G2 extending circumferentially with the pivot S1 as the center. The first knob 121 may further include a second slider 121P2, the second slider 121P2 protruding in the negative Y-axis direction. The second slider 121P2 of the first knob 121 can pass through the second slide groove 110G2 and can be displaced within it. In another embodiment, the configuration of the second slide groove 110G2 and the second slider 121P2 may be omitted.

[0020] Reference Figure 1B The first linkage 122 may have a guide groove 1224. The guide groove 1224 has an arc curve, and this arc is centered on the rotating shaft S1. The guide groove 1224 is closed at the closing direction D1 and open at the unfolding direction D2. The housing 110 has a guide protrusion 111, which can enter the guide groove 1224 through the open end of the guide groove 1224. When the first operating member 120 rotates about the rotating shaft S1, the first linkage 122 rotates about the rotating shaft S1 and can move in the circumferential direction centered on the rotating shaft S1 through the guide groove 1224 and the guide protrusion 111.

[0021] Reference Figure 1B The operating structure 100 also includes a locking element 140, a pushing element 150, a first elastic element 160, a second elastic element 170, and a third elastic element 180. The locking element 140, the pushing element 150, the first elastic element 160, the second elastic element 170, and the third elastic element 180 are disposed in the housing 110 and can be disposed in the negative Y-axis direction of the housing 110.

[0022] Reference Figure 1A and Figure 1B The first operating member 120 is located in the first position. A first elastic member 160 is connected to the housing 110 and the first operating member 120. The first operating member 120 is held in either the first or second position by the first elastic member 160. Further, the first elastic member 160 has an elastic force. If an external force is applied in the closing direction D1 to turn the first knob 121, the first elastic member 160 provides an elastic force to the first operating member 120 in the closing direction D1, which tends to cause the first operating member 120 to continuously move towards the first position; if an external force is applied in the unfolding direction D2 to rotate the first knob 121, the first elastic member 160 provides an elastic force to the first operating member 120 in the unfolding direction D2, which tends to cause the first operating member 120 to continuously move towards the second position.

[0023] Reference Figure 1BThe first operating element 120 can be connected to the first elastic element 160 via the first linkage 122. The first linkage 122 may include a hook portion 1221. In a specific embodiment, the first elastic element 160 is a torsion spring. The first end 161 of the first elastic element 160 is connected to the housing 110, and the second end 162 is connected to the hook portion 1221 of the first linkage 122. Since the first elastic element 160 can be connected to the housing 110 only through the first end 161, that is, the ring portion 163 of the first elastic element 160 is not fixed to the housing 110, when the first linkage 122 moves circumferentially, only the first end 161 remains stationary, while the ring portion 163 and the second end 162 move with the first linkage 122, so that the first elastic element 160 provides forces in different directions to the first linkage 122 at different positions. More specifically, refer to Figure 1A and Figure 1B To change the first rotating member 120 from the first position to the second position, an external force can be applied in the unfolding direction D2 to turn the first knob 121. At this time, the first elastic member 160 provides an elastic force for the first linkage member 122 to move in the unfolding direction D2. Conversely, to change the first rotating member 120 from the second position to the first position, an external force can be applied in the closing direction D1 to turn the first knob 121. At this time, the first elastic member 160 provides an elastic force for the first linkage member 122 to move in the closing direction D1. In this way, the first elastic member 160 allows the user to feel the force feedback during operation.

[0024] Reference Figure 1A and Figure 1B In one embodiment, the second operating member 130 may include a second knob 131 and a second linkage 132. The second knob 131 and the second linkage 132 may be respectively disposed on different sides of the housing 110. Specifically, as Figure 1A As shown, the second knob 131 can be positioned in the positive Y-axis direction of the housing 110; as Figure 1BAs shown, the second linkage 132 can be disposed in the negative Y-axis direction of the housing 110. The housing 110 can have a third slide groove 110G3 passing through the Y-axis. The third slide groove 110G3 can extend circumferentially with the pivot S1 as the center. The extension length of the third slide groove 110G3 is the maximum angle that the second operating member 130 can rotate. The second knob 131 can include a third slider 131P, which protrudes in the negative Y-axis direction. The second linkage 132 can have an opening that mates with the third slider 131P. The third slider 131P of the second knob 131 can pass through the third slide groove 110G3 and engage with the opening of the second linkage 132, so that the second linkage 132 can be linked with the second knob 131. When the second knob 131 is subjected to an external force and rotates around the axis S1, it can synchronously drive the second linkage 132 to rotate around the axis S1; or, when the second linkage 132 is driven to rotate around the axis S1, it can synchronously drive the second knob 131 to rotate around the axis S1.

[0025] The second operating component 130 can have a retracted state and an extended state. Figure 1A and Figure 1B The second operating member 130 shown is in the retracted state. At this time, the second operating member 130 is held in the retracted position and is stopped by the locking member 140, preventing it from rotating in the unfolding direction D2. Only when the locking member 140 releases the latch can the second operating member 130 rotate in the unfolding direction D2 away from the retracted position, thus switching the second operating member 130 to the unfolded state.

[0026] The locking element 140 can move between the latched position and the unlocked position. Figure 1B The locking element 140 shown is in the snap-fit ​​position. (Refer to...) Figure 1B The locking element 140 is rotatably mounted on the housing 110 with a pivot S2 as its axis, wherein the pivot S2 is different from the pivot S1. In one embodiment, the locking element 140 may include a first arm 141 and a second arm 142. The center of the locking element 140 may be sleeved on the cylinder 112 of the housing 110, and rotates and swings between the latched position and the unlocked position with the cylinder 112 as its support axis.

[0027] Reference Figure 1BA second elastic element 170 is connected to the housing 110 and the locking element 140. The locking element 140 is inclined to be held in the latched position by the second elastic element 170. In one embodiment, the second elastic element 170 is a torsion spring. The first end 171 of the second elastic element 170 is connected to the housing 110, the second end 172 is connected to the first arm 141 of the locking element 140, and the ring portion 173 is sleeved on the cylinder 113 of the housing 110. The second elastic element 170 continuously provides a tangential force to the first arm 141 of the locking element 140, causing the locking element 140 to tend to rotate in the unfolding direction D2. Finally, the first arm 141 of the locking element 140 abuts against the fixed wall 114 of the housing 110, thereby holding the locking element 140 in the latched position.

[0028] The locking element 140, located in the latch position, can abut against the second operating element 130 and prevent the second operating element 130 from rotating in the unfolding direction D2. (Refer to...) Figure 1B In one embodiment, the second linkage 132 may include a fin 132F. The fin 132F may have a plane f1 and an inclined surface f2. The plane f1 is disposed on one side of the fin 132F in the unfolding direction D2, and the inclined surface f2 is disposed on one side of the fin 132F in the retracting direction D1. The locking member 140 can lock the plane f1 of the fin 132F through the second arm 142, so the second operating member 130 is stopped and cannot rotate in the unfolding direction D2, thus keeping the second operating member 130 in the retracted position.

[0029] Reference Figure 1B The pusher 150 is linearly movable within the housing 110. When the second operating member 130 is in the retracted position, the pusher 150 abuts against the second operating member 130 in the negative X-axis direction. Here, the pusher 150 abuts against the second linkage 132 of the second operating member 130 via an extension 151 extending in the negative X-axis direction. A third elastic member 180 connects the housing 110 and the pusher 150. The pusher 150 tends to push against the second operating member 130 as it rotates in the unfolding direction D2 via the third elastic member 180. In one embodiment, the third elastic member 180 is a compression spring. One end of the third elastic member 180 is connected to the housing 110, and the other end is connected to the pusher 150. Figure 1B The third elastic member 180 is in a compressed state and continuously provides a force to the push member 150 in the negative X-axis direction, causing the push member 150 to abut against the second linkage member 132. However, since the locking member 140 stops the second operating member 130 and remains in the retracted position, and the torque provided by the locking member 140 to the second operating member 130 is greater than or equal to the torque provided by the push member 150 to the second operating member 130, the pushing action of the push member 150 still cannot drive the second operating member 130 to rotate in the unfolding direction D2, unless the locking member 140 releases the latching restriction on the second operating member 130.

[0030] Reference Figure 1B The first operating member 120 and the locking member 140 are separated from each other, so the locking member 140 can be held in the latched position by the second elastic member 170. If it is desired to release the latching restriction of the locking member 140 on the second operating member 130, the first operating member 120 can be further moved from the first position to the second position along the unfolding direction D2, so that the first operating member 120 and the locking member 140 abut against each other, thereby pushing the locking member 140 to the unlocked position.

[0031] Figure 2A yes Figure 1A A top view of the operating structure 100, showing the first operating element 120 from... Figure 1A The first position is rotated to the second position, and the second operating member 130 is from Figure 1A Switch from the folded state to the unfolded state; Figure 2B yes Figure 2A A bottom view of the operational structure.

[0032] Reference Figure 2A and Figure 2B The first linkage 122 may include a pushing portion 1223, and the locking member 140 may include a pushed portion 143. When an external force is applied in the unfolding direction D2 to actuate the first knob 121 of the first operating member 120, the first linkage 122 can be simultaneously rotated in the unfolding direction D2. Then, the pushing portion 1223 of the first linkage 122 contacts the pushed portion 143 of the locking member 140, and the torque provided by the pushing portion 1223 to the locking member 140 is greater than the torque provided by the second elastic member 170 to the locking member 140, thereby pushing the locking member 140 to rotate in the closing direction D1 and move towards the unlocked position. In this way, the second linkage 132 is no longer restricted by the locking member 140, and can therefore rotate in the unfolding direction D2 by the pushing of the flat pusher 150. Simultaneously, the second linkage 132 also simultaneously drives the second knob 131 to rotate in the unfolding direction D2 and unfold outwards. Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, the second operating component 130 is in the deployed state at this time.

[0033] Reference Figure 2A and Figure 2BThe operating structure 100 may further include a fourth elastic element 190. The fourth elastic element 190 may be disposed in the positive Y-axis direction of the housing 110. The fourth elastic element 190 connects the housing 110 and the second operating element 130. The second operating element 130 may be inclined to rotate in the retracting direction D1 by means of the fourth elastic element 190. In a specific embodiment, the fourth elastic element 190 is a torsion spring. One end of the fourth elastic element 190 is connected to the housing 110, and the other end 191 is connected to the second knob 131 of the second operating element 130. When the locking member 140 releases the latching restriction on the second operating element 130, the pushing member 150 moves in the negative X-axis direction and pushes the second operating element 130 to rotate in the unfolding direction D2 until the pushing member 150 is blocked by the retaining wall 115 of the housing 110; at this time, the fourth elastic element 190 can store the elastic force that drives the second operating element 130 to rotate in the retracting direction D1, so that the second operating element 130 is balanced in the initial unfolded position in the unfolded state.

[0034] In this case, an external force can be applied to turn the second knob 131 of the second operating member 130, so that the second knob 131 is further rotated in the unfolding direction D2.

[0035] Figure 3A yes Figure 1A A top view of the operating structure 100 shows the first operating member 120 in the second position, and the second operating member 130 further rotating in the unfolding direction D2 in the unfolded state. Figure 3B yes Figure 3A The top view of the 100-degree operation structure.

[0036] Reference Figure 3A and Figure 3B The second operating element 130 can be subjected to external force and thus... Figure 2A and Figure 2B The initial unfolding position shown is away from the flat pusher 150, and it rotates further in the unfolding direction D2. During the process of the second knob 131 being subjected to external force and the second linkage 132 being synchronously driven to rotate in the unfolding direction D2, the fourth elastic element 190 continuously stores elastic force. Once the external force on the second knob 131 stops, the elastic force stored in the fourth elastic element 190 can drive the second operating element 130 to rotate in the retracting direction D1 and return to its original position. Figure 2A and Figure 2B The initial unfolded position is shown. This allows the fourth elastic element 190 to provide the user with a tactile feedback feel during operation.

[0037] In other words, in the unfolded state, the second operating member 130 can be rotated in the retracting direction D1 by the fourth elastic member 190 to return to the initial unfolded position, such as... Figure 2A and Figure 2BAs shown. If further external force is applied to rotate the second operating member 130 to the closed position in the closing direction D1, but since the locking member 140 is still in the unlocked position, once the external force is released, the second operating member 130 will be immediately pushed back to the initial unfolded position by the flat pusher 150 along the unfolding direction D2.

[0038] Therefore, in order to switch the second operating member 130 to the retracted state, the locking member 140 must first be moved and held in the latched position.

[0039] Figure 4A yes Figure 1A A top view of the operation structure 100 shows the first operation member 120 in the first position and the second operation member 130 in the unfolded state in the initial unfolded position. Figure 4B yes Figure 4A The top view of the 100-degree operation structure.

[0040] Simultaneously refer to Figures 3A to 4B By applying an external force to the first operating member 120, the first operating member 120 can be moved from... Figure 3A and Figure 3B The second position shown is rotated in the closing direction D1 to... Figure 4A and Figure 4B The first position is shown. The first operating member 120 can be held in the first position by the first elastic member 160, and the locking member 140 can be returned to the latched position by the second elastic member 170. In this state, an external force can be applied in the closing direction D1 to turn the second knob 131 of the second operating member 130, and the second linkage member 132 is also driven to rotate in the closing direction D1 simultaneously. During this process, the second linkage member 132 pushes against the second arm 142 of the locking member 140 through the inclined surface f2 of the fin 132F, causing the locking member 140 to rotate slightly in the closing direction D1; until the inclined surface f2 no ​​longer abuts against the locking member 140, the locking member 140 then rotates in the unfolding direction D2, so that the second arm 142 latches onto the plane f1 of the fin 132F, keeping the second operating member 130 in the closed position.

[0041] In one embodiment, the first operating element 120 and the second operating element 130 can respectively perform different functions of the electronic device. For example, the first operating element 120 can be the power switch of the electronic device, and the second operating element 130 can be a function adjustment key of the electronic device, such as the zoom in / out function of a digital camera or the forward / backward adjustment of an image file. (See also...) Figure 2B and Figure 3B The second operating element 130 can be rotated to different angles. The electronic device can detect the rotation angle of the second operating element 130 through the signal sensing module, and then trigger the corresponding function adjustment signal.

[0042] In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention shall be determined by the claims.

Claims

1. An operating structure, characterized in that, include: A shell; A first operating element is rotatably disposed in the housing and movable between a first position and a second position; A first elastic element connects the housing and the first operating element, and the first operating element is disposed at the first position or the second position via the first elastic element; A locking element is movable between a latching position and an unlocking position. In the latching position, the first operating element is separated from the locking element; in the unlocking position, the first operating element abuts against the locking element. A second elastic element connects the housing and the locking element, and the second elastic element applies force to the locking element toward the latching position; A second operating member is rotatable in a closing direction and an unfolding direction via a first rotating shaft. In a closed state, the locking member is located at the latching position and the locking member stops the second operating member in the closed position. In an unfolded state, the locking member is located at the latching position or the unlocking position, and the second operating member is disengaged from the closed position and can rotate in the closing direction and the unfolding direction. A pusher is linearly movable within the housing, and the pusher abuts against the second operating member located in the retracted position; and A third elastic element connects the housing and the pusher, and the pusher applies force to the second operating member in the unfolding direction by means of the third elastic element.

2. The operating structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first operating component includes a first knob and a first linkage, and the first operating component is connected to the first elastic component through the first linkage.

3. The operating structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first linkage moves circumferentially on the first rotating shaft, and the first knob is linked to the first linkage.

4. The operating structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second operating component includes a second knob and a second linkage, and the second operating component is connected to the push component through the second linkage.

5. The operating structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second knob and the second linkage are linked.

6. The operating structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second linkage includes a fin with an inclined surface and a flat surface. The inclined surface is disposed on the side of the fin facing the retracting direction, and the flat surface is disposed on the side of the fin facing the unfolding direction.

7. The operating structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The operating structure also includes a fourth elastic member, which connects the housing and the second operating member; in the unfolded state, the fourth elastic member applies force to the second operating member in the retracting direction.

8. The operating structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, In the unfolded state, the second operating member is balanced at an initial unfolded position by the pushing member and the fourth elastic member.

9. The operating structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that, In the unfolded state, the second operating member can move away from the flat pushing member from the initial unfolding position and rotate in the unfolding direction.

10. The operating structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking element is rotatably mounted on the housing with a second pivot as its axis.

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