An input device

Abstract

The utility model provides an input device relates to input technical field. The input device includes panel and support. Among them, support supports panel, and panel has at least one key group, and each key group includes two opposite setting keys. On this basis, panel and / or support are provided with a plurality of limit structure. For the same key group, in the case that any key is pressed to cause panel rotation, the limit point away from the pressed key forms the pivot of the panel, the pivot is located between the two keys, and the distance between the pivot and the pressed key is greater than the distance between the pivot and the other key. Based on this, the input device provided by the utility model can ensure that the key opposite to the pressed key is almost not raised, thereby making the user's touch feeling more stable and reducing the discomfort caused by the key raising.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of input technology, and more specifically, to an input device. Background Technology

[0002] Four-way buttons are a common input method. Their working principle is to realize the pressing and resetting functions of the buttons through mechanical linkage.

[0003] However, the inventors discovered that in traditional button devices, when a user presses a button in one direction, the opposite button will lift up a certain distance, affecting the feel of the button and reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an input device that, by optimizing the rotation method of the panel, ensures that when a button is pressed, the corresponding button remains stable, significantly improving the pressing feel and user comfort.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides an input device, comprising:

[0007] A panel, the panel having at least one button group, each button group including two buttons arranged opposite each other;

[0008] A bracket, a bracket supporting a panel, and the panel and / or bracket being provided with multiple limiting structures;

[0009] For the same key group, when the panel rotates due to the pressing of any key, the limiting structure away from the pressed key forms the pivot of the panel. The pivot is located between the two keys, and the distance between the pivot and the pressed key is greater than the distance between the pivot and the other key.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the limiting structure includes a plurality of first limiting portions disposed on the bracket. When any button is pressed, the first limiting portion away from the pressed button cooperates with the panel limiting portion to form a limiting point.

[0011] In an optional implementation, for the same group of buttons, when one button is pressed and causes the panel to rotate, two limiting points adjacent to the other button together form a pivot.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the limiting structure further includes a second limiting part disposed on the panel and corresponding one-to-one with the first limiting part, wherein the first limiting part is used to restrict the upward movement of the second limiting part.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, one of the first limiting part and the second limiting part includes a columnar structure, while the other includes a limiting hole for the columnar structure to pass through.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the columnar structure connects to or abuts against the top or bottom wall of the limiting hole to form a limiting point.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the input device further includes a force transmission component located within a bracket and partially passing through the bracket to support the panel or be elastically connected to the panel so that the pressing force is transmitted when the panel is pressed.

[0016] In an optional implementation, there are multiple force transmission components, each corresponding to a button; each force transmission component includes a push rod and an elastic trigger, one end of the push rod is connected to or abuts against the elastic trigger, and the other end passes through a bracket and is connected to or abuts against the panel.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the input device further includes a circuit board located below the elastic trigger. The circuit board is equipped with sensors corresponding to each button. When any button is pressed, the corresponding sensor detects the force or displacement of the pressed button.

[0018] In an optional implementation, the sensor is a microswitch, a pressure sensor, or an infrared sensor.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the input device further includes multiple indicator lights located within a bracket, each corresponding to a button.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the bracket is further provided with a third limiting part, and the panel is further provided with a fourth limiting part corresponding to the third limiting part. The fourth limiting part and the third limiting part are used to jointly limit the movement of the panel and the bracket along the length or width direction of the input device.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, at least two third limiting portions are spaced apart along the length direction of the input device; and / or, at least two third limiting portions are spaced apart along the width direction of the input device.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the fourth limiting part includes two limiting bodies, which are respectively located on both sides of the third limiting part in the length or width direction of the input device.

[0023] Alternatively, the third limiting part includes two limiting bodies, which are located on both sides of the fourth limiting part in the length or width direction of the input device.

[0024] In an optional implementation, when there are at least two button groups, the buttons in all the button groups are arranged together to form a polygon. In the direction perpendicular to the panel, any first limiting part is at least partially located within the projection of the polygon, and any third limiting part is located outside the projection of the polygon.

[0025] In an optional implementation, the panel has two button groups, with four buttons in each group located at the four corners of the same quadrilateral, and the two buttons in the same group being furthest apart; the limiting structure is located in the area between any two adjacent buttons.

[0026] In an optional implementation, the number of buttons and limiting structures are the same; for the same group of buttons, when one button is pressed and causes the panel to rotate, the two limiting structures adjacent to the other button together form a pivot.

[0027] In an optional implementation, the buttons include a first button, a second button, a third button, and a fourth button, wherein the first button and the third button are in the same button group, and the second button and the fourth button are in the same button group.

[0028] The limiting structure includes a first limiting structure, a second limiting structure, a third limiting structure, and a fourth limiting structure, wherein the first limiting structure is located between the first button and the second button, the second limiting structure is located between the second button and the third button, the third limiting structure is located between the third button and the fourth button, and the fourth limiting structure is located between the fourth button and the first button.

[0029] Specifically, when the first button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the second and third limiting structures together form a pivot; when the second button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the third and fourth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the third button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the first and fourth limiting structures together form a pivot; and when the fourth button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the first and second limiting structures together form a pivot.

[0030] In an optional implementation, the panel has three button groups, with six buttons in each group located at the vertices of the same hexagon, and the two buttons in the same group being furthest apart; the limiting structure is located in the area between any two adjacent buttons.

[0031] In an optional implementation, the number of buttons and limiting structures are the same; for the same group of buttons, when one button is pressed and causes the panel to rotate, the two limiting structures adjacent to the other button together form a pivot.

[0032] In an optional implementation, the buttons include a first button, a second button, a third button, a fourth button, a fifth button, and a sixth button, wherein the first button and the fourth button are in the same button group, the second button and the fifth button are in the same button group, and the third button and the sixth button are in the same button group.

[0033] The limiting structure includes a first limiting structure, a second limiting structure, a third limiting structure, a fourth limiting structure, a fifth limiting structure, and a sixth limiting structure. The first limiting structure is located between the first button and the second button, the second limiting structure is located between the second button and the third button, the third limiting structure is located between the third button and the fourth button, the fourth limiting structure is located between the fourth button and the fifth button, the fifth limiting structure is located between the fifth button and the sixth button, and the sixth limiting structure is located between the sixth button and the first button.

[0034] Specifically, when the first button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the third and fourth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the second button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the fourth and fifth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the third button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the fifth and sixth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the fourth button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the first and sixth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the fifth button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the first and second limiting structures together form a pivot; and when the sixth button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the third and second limiting structures together form a pivot.

[0035] The beneficial effects of the input device provided in this embodiment of the utility model include:

[0036] This invention provides an input device comprising a panel and a support. The support supports the panel, which has at least one set of buttons, each set including two oppositely positioned buttons. The panel and / or the support are provided with multiple limiting structures. For the same set of buttons, when either button is pressed, causing the panel to rotate, the limiting structure away from the pressed button forms a pivot point for the panel. This pivot point is located between the two buttons, and the distance between the pivot point and the pressed button is greater than the distance between the pivot point and the other button. Therefore, the input device provided by this invention ensures that the button opposite the pressed button hardly lifts up, resulting in a smoother tactile experience for the user and reducing discomfort caused by button lifting. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the input device provided in this embodiment from a first-view perspective;

[0039] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the input device provided in this embodiment from a second perspective;

[0040] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the input device provided in this embodiment from a third-person perspective;

[0041] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the input device provided in this embodiment;

[0042] Figure 5 This is an overall schematic diagram of the bracket provided in this embodiment;

[0043] Figure 6 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the bracket provided in this embodiment;

[0044] Figure 7 This is an overall schematic diagram of the panel provided in this embodiment;

[0045] Figure 8 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the panel provided in this embodiment;

[0046] Figure 9 This embodiment provides a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the first limiting part and the second limiting part;

[0047] Figure 10 Another cross-sectional view showing the first limiting part and the second limiting part is provided for this embodiment;

[0048] Figure 11 This embodiment provides a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the third and fourth limiting portions;

[0049] Figure 12 Another cross-sectional view showing the third and fourth limiting portions provided for this embodiment;

[0050] Figure 13 This is a projection diagram of the buttons, the first limiting part, and the third limiting part when there are two sets of button groups provided in this embodiment.

[0051] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram illustrating the force transmission component provided in this embodiment;

[0052] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the force transmission component and the indicator light source provided in this embodiment;

[0053] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of button positions when there are two button groups provided in this embodiment;

[0054] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the extension direction of a cutting line in this embodiment.

[0055] Figure 18 Provided for this embodiment Figure 17 When the first button in the middle is not pressed, along Figure 17 A schematic diagram of a cross-section cut by the shown cutting line;

[0056] Figure 19 Provided for this embodiment Figure 17 When the first button in the middle is pressed, along Figure 17 A schematic diagram of a cross-section cut by the shown cutting line;

[0057] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram illustrating another direction of the cutting line extension provided in this embodiment;

[0058] Figure 21 Provided for this embodiment Figure 20 When the first button in the middle is pressed, along Figure 20 A schematic diagram of a cross-section cut by the shown cutting line;

[0059] Figure 22 Provided for this embodiment Figure 20 When the first button in the middle is not pressed, along Figure 20 A schematic diagram of a cross-section cut by the shown cutting line;

[0060] Figure 23 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of button positions when there are three button groups provided in this embodiment.

[0061] Icons: 10-Input device; 100-Panel; 110-Button group; 111-Button; 130-Second limiting part; 131-Limiting hole; 150-Fourth limiting part; 151-Limiting body; 300-Bracket; 310-First limiting part; 330-Third limiting part; 500-Force transmission assembly; 510-Push rod; 530-Elastic trigger; 700-Circuit board; 900-Indicator light source. Detailed Implementation

[0062] In traditional button devices, when one directional button is pressed, the button in the opposite direction will lift up, resulting in poor tactile feedback and affecting the user experience.

[0063] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an input device that optimizes the rotation of the panel, ensuring that when one button is pressed, the corresponding button remains stable, significantly improving the pressing feel and user comfort.

[0064] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0065] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0066] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0067] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0068] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0069] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0070] The overall structure, working principle, and technical effects of the input device 10 provided by this utility model are described in detail below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. Please refer to... Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides an input device 10 for use in vehicles. By optimizing the rotation method of the panel 100, it ensures that when a button 111 is pressed, the corresponding button 111 can remain stable, which significantly improves the pressing feel and user comfort.

[0071] The output device includes a panel 100 and a bracket 300. The bracket 300 supports the panel 100, which has at least one button group 110, each button group 110 including two oppositely arranged buttons 111. The panel 100 and / or the bracket 300 are provided with multiple limiting structures.

[0072] For the same button group 110, when any button 111 is pressed and causes the panel 100 to rotate, the limiting structure away from the pressed button 111 forms the pivot of the panel 100. The pivot is located between the two buttons 111, and the distance between the pivot and the pressed button 111 is greater than the distance between the pivot and the other button 111.

[0073] In other words, within the same button group 110, the pivot is located between two buttons 111, further away from the pressed button 111 and closer to the unpressed button 111. Based on the lever principle that a longer lever arm results in a greater rotational effect on an object, in this invention, the aforementioned pivot makes the lever arm on the side of the pressed button 111 longer, enabling more efficient transmission of pressing force and achieving the downward pressing action of the button 111; while the lever arm on the side of the unpressed button 111 is shorter, resulting in a smaller force on it, thus significantly reducing the upward tilt of that side of the button 111.

[0074] Based on this, the input device 10 provided by this utility model can ensure that the button 111 opposite to the pressed button 111 hardly lifts up, thereby making the user's touch more stable and reducing the discomfort caused by the button 111 lifting up.

[0075] It should be noted that the limiting structure may be provided only on the panel 100 and form a limiting function by cooperating with the inherent structure of the bracket 300; or, the limiting structure may be provided only on the bracket 300 and form a limiting function by cooperating with the inherent structure of the panel 100; or, a part of the limiting structure may be provided on the bracket 300 and another part may be provided on the panel 100, and the two may cooperate with each other to achieve the limiting function.

[0076] In the embodiments provided by this utility model, the limiting structure includes a plurality of first limiting portions 310 disposed on the bracket 300. Furthermore, when any button 111 is pressed, the first limiting portion 310 away from the pressed button 111 engages with the panel 100 to form a limiting point. It can be understood that this limiting point serves as a fulcrum during the rotation of the panel 100, determining the pivot position of the panel 100 and thus affecting the movement state of the other button 111 in the same group.

[0077] Additionally, it should be noted that when the panel 100 is not under pressure, i.e., when none of the buttons 111 are pressed, the first limiting part 310 can be in contact with or not in contact with the panel 100. If they are in contact, the height of the panel 100 relative to the bracket 300 can be limited, preventing the panel 100 from being too high and thus rendering the button ineffective. If they are not in contact, other structures can fulfill the function of limiting the height of the panel 100, and the embodiments provided by this utility model are not limited thereto.

[0078] In an optional embodiment, to improve the smoothness of panel 100 rotation, for the same button group 110, when one button 111 is pressed causing panel 100 to rotate, two limiting points adjacent to the other button 111 jointly form a pivot. It should be noted that using two limiting points to form a pivot not only avoids wobbling or instability caused by single-point support, but also effectively reduces excessive pressure on a single limiting point, thereby improving the overall structural stability and durability.

[0079] Please see Figures 5 to 8 Specifically, the limiting structure also includes a second limiting portion 130 disposed on the panel 100 and corresponding one-to-one with the first limiting portion 310. Furthermore, the first limiting portion 310 restricts the upward movement of the second limiting portion 130. Therefore, when any button 111 is pressed and the panel 100 tends to rotate, the first limiting portion 310 matching the button 111 is always pressed against the second limiting portion 130, forming a limiting point. It is easy to understand that this limiting point can serve as a stable pivot, allowing the panel 100 to rotate smoothly.

[0080] In some optional embodiments, one of the first limiting part 310 and the second limiting part 130 includes a columnar structure, while the other includes a limiting hole 131. The limiting hole 131 allows the columnar structure to pass through. Through the design of the columnar structure and the corresponding limiting hole 131, effective spatial limitation between the two parts is achieved, ensuring that the first limiting part 310 and the second limiting part 130 will not detach from each other during the rotation of the panel 100, thereby avoiding the problem of not being able to form a limiting point or the limiting point being unusable as a pivot due to detachment.

[0081] Accordingly, the columnar structure contacts or abuts against the top or bottom wall of the limiting hole 131 to form a limiting point. Exemplarily, the first limiting portion 310 has a columnar structure (e.g., Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown), the second limiting part 130 has a limiting hole 131 (as shown). Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the case shown), the first limiting part 310 presses against or abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting hole 131 to form a limiting point (as shown). Figure 9 and Figure 10 (As shown). When the second limiting part 130 has a columnar structure and the first limiting part 310 has a limiting hole 131, the second limiting part 130 is in contact with or close to the top wall of the limiting hole 131 to form a limiting point.

[0082] In other embodiments, the first limiting part 310 and the second limiting part 130 can also be configured as two supporting bodies, which are columnar, block, or plate-shaped structures. No specific limitation is made in this utility model. As long as the matching button 111 is pressed, the first limiting part 310 is always pressed against the first limiting part 310, thus restricting the first limiting part 310 from moving upward.

[0083] To prevent significant horizontal displacement of the control panel 100 during pressing and improve the user experience, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 11 and Figure 12 The bracket 300 is also provided with a third limiting part 330, and the panel 100 also includes a fourth limiting part 150 corresponding to the third limiting part 330. The fourth limiting part 150 and the third limiting part 330 are used to jointly limit the movement of the panel 100 and the bracket 300 along the length or width direction of the input device 10. It can be understood that by the joint limitation of the fourth limiting part 150 and the third limiting part 330, unnecessary lateral or longitudinal movement of the panel 100 and the bracket 300 relative to each other can be effectively prevented during the pressing process.

[0084] Specifically, in some embodiments, the fourth limiting portion 150 includes two limiting bodies 151. For example... Figure 12 As shown, the two limiting bodies 151 are respectively located on both sides of the third limiting part 330 in the length direction of the input device 10, so as to effectively limit the range of movement of the third limiting part 330 in the length direction and avoid unnecessary longitudinal displacement of the panel 100 during the pressing process. Or, as Figure 11 As shown, the two limiting bodies 151 are respectively located on both sides of the third limiting part 330 in the width direction of the input device 10, so as to effectively limit the movement range of the third limiting part 330 in the width direction and prevent the panel 100 from swaying or shifting laterally during operation.

[0085] Similarly, in other embodiments, the third limiting part 330 includes two limiting bodies 151, which are respectively located on the fourth limiting part 150 in the length direction of the input device 10, so as to effectively limit the movement range of the fourth limiting part 150 in the length direction; or, the two limiting bodies 151 are respectively located on both sides of the fourth limiting part 150 in the width direction of the input device 10, so as to effectively limit the movement range of the fourth limiting part 150 in the width direction.

[0086] To further ensure structural stability, at least two third limiting portions 330 are spaced apart along the length direction of the input device 10, and / or at least two third limiting portions 330 are spaced apart along the width direction of the input device 10. It is understood that the fourth limiting portions 150 corresponding to and matching the third limiting portions 330 are also spaced apart along the length direction and / or width direction of the input device 10.

[0087] For example, when there are two third limiting portions 330 and the fourth limiting portion 150 includes two limiting bodies 151, the two third limiting portions 330 are spaced apart along the length direction of the input device 10, and the two limiting bodies 151 are respectively located on the third limiting portions 330 in the width direction of the input device 10, so as to limit the panel 100 in the width direction of the input device 10; or, the two third limiting portions 330 are spaced apart along the width direction of the input device 10, and the two limiting bodies 151 are respectively located on both sides of the third limiting portions 330 in the length direction of the input device 10, so as to limit the panel 100 in the length direction of the input device 10.

[0088] When the number of third limiting parts 330 increases to four, the two methods described above can be combined to simultaneously limit the length and width of the input device 10. Alternatively, in embodiments where the third limiting part 330 includes two limiting bodies 151, the above configuration can also be referenced, and will not be repeated here.

[0089] Furthermore, to ensure that the overall panel 100 rotates to a certain extent during the pressing process, when there are at least two sets of button groups 110, the buttons 111 in all button groups 110 are arranged together to form a polygon. In the direction perpendicular to the panel 100, any first limiting part 310 is at least partially located within the projection of the polygon, and any third limiting part 330 is located outside the projection of the polygon.

[0090] Based on the description in the foregoing embodiments, a first limiting part 310 is defined for limiting the input device 100 along the z-axis (i.e., the direction perpendicular to the panel 100), and a third limiting part 330 is defined for limiting the input device 10 along the x-axis and / or y-axis (i.e., the length direction and / or width direction). Because the third limiting part 330 is located outside the projection and the first limiting part 310 is located inside the projection, the first limiting part 310, while limiting the input device 100 along the z-axis, has a certain degree of displacement freedom relative to the panel 100 along the x-axis and y-axis, thereby ensuring the smooth rotation of the panel 100 during the pressing process.

[0091] Specifically, please refer to Figure 13 In this diagram, A, B, C, and D represent the positions of the four buttons 111, with buttons A and C forming a button group 110, and buttons B and D forming another button group 110. a, b, c, and d represent the first limiting portion 310 located within the projection of the quadrilateral formed by the four buttons 111, while x1, y1, x2, and y2 represent the third limiting portion 330 located outside the projection of the quadrilateral.

[0092] In the above design, when button A 111 is pressed down, since button A 111 is the position where the force is greatest and horizontal displacement is most likely to occur, the third limiting portion 330 located at x1 and y1 adjacent to button A 111 will restrict the movement of the panel 100 in the x-axis and y-axis directions, thereby effectively preventing significant horizontal displacement of the panel 100 relative to the bracket 300. Furthermore, unlike placing the third limiting portion 330 on the inner side of the quadrilateral, in this invention, the distance between the third limiting portion 330 located at x1 and y1 on the outer side of the quadrilateral and the first limiting portion 310 at b and c forming the pivot is greater. Therefore, the third limiting portion 330 at x1 and y1 has less influence on the first limiting portion 310 at b and c, allowing it to have a certain degree of freedom with the panel 100 in the x-axis and y-axis directions, thereby realizing the flipping movement of the panel 100.

[0093] Based on the aforementioned positional relationship between the first limiting part 310 and the third limiting part 330, the stability of the panel 100 is ensured while also providing it with necessary flexibility. Furthermore, in other embodiments, a certain gap may exist between the third limiting part 330 and the fourth limiting part 150 to ensure that the panel 100 as a whole has a small degree of freedom along the x and y axes. Alternatively, either the first limiting part 310 or the second limiting part 130 may be made of a material that allows for slight deformation, thereby preventing the panel 100 from jamming during rotation through slight deformation.

[0094] Please see Figure 14 and Figure 15The input device 10 also includes a force transmission component 500, which is located within the bracket 300 and partially passes through the bracket 300 to support the panel 100 or be elastically connected to the panel 100, so that the pressing force is transmitted after the panel 100 is pressed. It is understood that through the design of the force transmission component 500, the pressing force applied to the panel 100 can be efficiently and accurately transmitted to subsequent functional components, thereby ensuring the timely response of the input device 10 to user operations.

[0095] In some embodiments, to ensure the independence of each button 111's operation and improve the user experience, multiple force transmission components 500 are used, each corresponding to one button 111. Each force transmission component 500 includes a push rod 510 and an elastic trigger 530. One end of the push rod 510 is connected to or abuts against the elastic trigger 530, and the other end passes through the bracket 300 and is connected to or abuts against the panel 100. Therefore, when a button 111 is pressed, the panel 100 rotates, and the elastic trigger 530 is compressed, storing elastic potential energy. When the external force is released, the elastic trigger 530 releases energy, pushing the panel 100 back to its original position, thus achieving the automatic reset function of the panel 100.

[0096] In practical applications, when button 111 is pressed, panel 100 rotates, causing push rod 510 to move downwards, thereby compressing elastic trigger 530. As elastic trigger 530 is gradually compressed to a certain extent, its internal stress rapidly increases, generating a sudden change in force. This sudden change is then transmitted to panel 100 through push rod 510, thus creating tactile feedback that the user can clearly perceive. Optionally, elastic trigger 530 can be a flexible post, a metal spring, or a rubber elastic connector, etc. In this embodiment, bracket 300 can also be made of an elastic material.

[0097] In other embodiments, the force transmission component 500 may also be made of a rigid element, which can achieve the reset of the panel 100 by cooperating with elastic elements at other locations.

[0098] Furthermore, the input device 10 also includes a circuit board 700, located below the elastic trigger 530. The circuit also includes sensors corresponding to each of the buttons 111. When any button 111 is pressed, the corresponding sensor detects the force or displacement of the pressed button 111. It is understood that each button 111 corresponds to an independent sensor, enabling precise detection of the force or displacement of each button 111, ensuring accurate recognition of each press operation.

[0099] In optional embodiments, the sensor can be a microswitch, a pressure sensor, or an infrared sensor. When the sensor is a microswitch, it can correspond one-to-one with the elastic trigger 530, thereby detecting whether the matched button 111 is pressed and triggered through direct pressure transmission. In related technologies, the microswitch can specifically be a 3*3*3mm cube structure. Similarly, when the sensor is a pressure sensor (such as a MEMS sensor), it can also correspond one-to-one with the elastic trigger 530 and convert the sensed stress into an electrical signal output. When the sensor is an infrared sensor, it can determine the displacement of the button 111 by measuring the distance change of the reflected light, thereby determining whether the button 111 is triggered.

[0100] To ensure that users can clearly identify the location and function of button 111 even in low-light environments, such as Figure 15 As shown, the input device 10 also includes a plurality of indicator light sources 900. Furthermore, the plurality of indicator light sources 900 are located within the bracket 300 and correspond one-to-one with the buttons 111.

[0101] Next, based on the actual application scenario of the input device 10 provided by this utility model, two different sets of key groups 110 embodiments will be provided.

[0102] Please see Figure 16 The panel 100 has two button groups 110, with four buttons 111 in each group located at the four corners of the same quadrilateral. Considering that when one of the two farthest buttons 111 is pressed, the other button 111 will tilt upwards to the greatest extent, the two buttons 111 in the same button group 110 are positioned furthest apart. That is, the two buttons 111 in the same button group 110 are located on the same diagonal of the quadrilateral. Correspondingly, the first limiting part 310 is located in the area between any two adjacent buttons 111, that is, the area corresponding to the side length of the quadrilateral.

[0103] Furthermore, the number of buttons 111 and limiting structures is the same, four in total. Therefore, for the same button group 110, when one button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the two limiting structures adjacent to the other button 111 together form a pivot. That is to say, the same limiting structure can participate in the formation of different pivots and match different button 111 operations.

[0104] Specifically, button 111 includes a first button 111 (e.g. Figure 16 As shown in A), the second button 111 (i.e. Figure 16 (as shown in B), the third button 111 (as shown in B) Figure 16 (as shown in C) and the fourth button 111 (as shown in C) Figure 16As shown in D in the diagram). Accordingly, the limiting structure includes a first limiting structure (as shown in the diagram). Figure 16 As shown in Figure 1), the second limiting structure (as shown in Figure 1) Figure 16 As shown in Figure 2), the third limiting structure (as shown in Figure 2) Figure 16 (as shown in 3) and the fourth limiting structure (as shown in 3) Figure 16 (As shown in 4).

[0105] Specifically, the first button 111 and the third button 111 belong to the same button group 110, as do the second button 111 and the fourth button 111. A first limiting structure is located between the first button 111 and the second button 111, a second limiting structure is located between the second button 111 and the third button 111, a third limiting structure is located between the third button 111 and the fourth button 111, and a fourth limiting structure is located between the fourth button 111 and the first button 111.

[0106] Based on the above configuration, when the first button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the second and third limiting structures together form a pivot (the pivot is as follows). Figure 16 (As shown by the dotted line in the diagram); when the second button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the third and fourth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the third button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the first and fourth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the fourth button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the first and second limiting structures together form a pivot.

[0107] Please combine Figure 16 Based on this, refer to Figures 17 to 19 ,in Figure 17 The direction of extension of the cutting line (dashed line) in this embodiment is shown. Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view along the cutting line when the first button 111 is not pressed. As can be seen from the above embodiments, at this time, the first limiting part 310 and the second limiting part 130 in all the limiting structures can be in a contact or non-contact state. Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional view along the cutting line when the first button 111 is pressed. As can be seen from the foregoing embodiments, since the first button 111 and the third button 111 in the figure belong to the same button group 110, when the first button 111 is pressed down, the force transmission component 500 corresponding to the first button 111 moves downward to transmit the pressing force; while the second limiting structure away from the first button 111 forms a rotating shaft for the panel 100 to rotate, thereby limiting the upward tilting stroke of the third button 111.

[0108] Please combine Figure 16 Based on this, refer to Figures 20 to 22 ,in Figure 20The direction of extension of the cutting line (dashed line) in this embodiment is shown. Figure 21 This is a cross-sectional view along the cutting line when the first button 111 is not pressed. As can be seen from the above embodiments, at this time, the first limiting part 310 and the second limiting part 130 in all the limiting structures can be in a contact or non-contact state. Figure 22 This is a cross-sectional view along the cutting line when the first button 111 is pressed. As can be seen from the above embodiments, when the first button 111 in the figure is pressed down, since the fourth limiting structure is close to the pressed first button 111, the second limiting part 130 at the fourth limiting structure moves downward relative to the first limiting part 310.

[0109] Furthermore, it should be noted that, as can be seen from the foregoing embodiments, Figure 16 The microswitches corresponding to the first button 111, the third button 111, the second button 111, and the fourth button 111 can be used as steering wheel switches, center console 100 switches, seat adjustment switches, and rear seat control switches, respectively, to realize corresponding function responses and control operations.

[0110] Please see Figure 23 The input device 10 provided by this utility model can also be applied to embodiments with six buttons 111. Specifically, the panel 100 has three button groups 110, and the six buttons 111 in the three button groups 110 are respectively located at the vertices of the same hexagon. Considering that when one of the two farthest buttons 111 is pressed, the other button 111 is raised to the greatest extent, the two buttons 111 in the same button group 110 are farthest apart. That is to say, the two buttons 111 in the same button group 110 are located on the same main diagonal of the quadrilateral. Correspondingly, the first limiting part 310 is located in the area between any two adjacent buttons 111, that is, the area corresponding to the side length of the hexagon.

[0111] Furthermore, the number of buttons 111 and limiting structures is the same, six in total. Therefore, for the same button group 110, when one button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the two limiting structures adjacent to the other button 111 together form a pivot. That is to say, the same limiting structure can participate in the formation of different pivots and match different button 111 operations.

[0112] Specifically, button 111 includes a first button 111 (e.g. Figure 23 As shown in A), the second button 111 (as shown in A). Figure 23 (as shown in B), the third button 111 (as shown in B) Figure 23 (as shown in C), the fourth button 111 (as shown in C) Figure 23 (as shown in D), the fifth button 111 (as shown in D) Figure 23 (as shown in E) and the sixth button 111 (as shown in E) Figure 23 As shown in F in the diagram). Accordingly, the limiting structure includes a first limiting structure (as shown in the diagram). Figure 23 As shown in Figure 1), the second limiting structure (as shown in Figure 1) Figure 23 As shown in Figure 2), the third limiting structure (as shown in Figure 2) Figure 23 As shown in Figure 3), the fourth limiting structure (as shown in Figure 3) Figure 23 As shown in Figure 4), the fifth limiting structure (as shown in Figure 4) Figure 23 (as shown in 5) and the sixth limiting structure (as shown in 5) Figure 23 (As shown in 6).

[0113] Specifically, the first button 111 and the fourth button 111 belong to the same button group 110, the second button 111 and the fifth button 111 belong to the same button group 110, and the third button 111 and the sixth button 111 belong to the same button group 110. The first limiting structure is located between the first button 111 and the second button 111, the second limiting structure is located between the second button 111 and the third button 111, the third limiting structure is located between the third button 111 and the fourth button 111, the fourth limiting structure is located between the fourth button 111 and the fifth button 111, the fifth limiting structure is located between the fifth button 111 and the sixth button 111, and the sixth limiting structure is located between the sixth button 111 and the first button 111.

[0114] Based on the above configuration, when the first button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the third and fourth limiting structures together form a pivot (the pivot is as follows). Figure 23 (As shown by the dotted line in the diagram); when the second button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the fourth and fifth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the third button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the fifth and sixth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the fourth button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the first and sixth limiting structures together form a pivot; when the fifth button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the first and second limiting structures together form a pivot; when the sixth button 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the third and second limiting structures together form a pivot.

[0115] In summary, this utility model provides an input device 10, which includes a panel 100 and a bracket 300. The bracket 300 supports the panel 100, and the panel 100 has at least one key group 110, each key group 110 including two oppositely arranged keys 111. Furthermore, the panel 100 and / or the bracket 300 are provided with multiple limiting structures. For the same key group 110, when either key 111 is pressed, causing the panel 100 to rotate, the limiting structure away from the pressed key 111 forms a pivot of the panel 100. The pivot is located between the two keys 111, and the distance between the pivot and the pressed key 111 is greater than the distance between the pivot and the other key 111. Based on this, the input device 10 provided by this utility model can ensure that the key 111 opposite to the pressed key 111 hardly lifts up, thus providing a smoother tactile experience for the user and reducing discomfort caused by key 111 lifting up.

[0116] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An input device, characterized in that, include: A panel (100) having at least one button group (110), each button group (110) including two oppositely arranged buttons (111); A bracket (300) supports the panel (100), and the panel (100) and / or the bracket (300) are provided with a plurality of limiting structures; For the same group of buttons (110), when any button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, a limiting structure away from the pressed button (111) forms a pivot of the panel (100). The pivot is located between the two buttons (111), and the distance between the pivot and the pressed button (111) is greater than the distance between the pivot and the other button (111).

2. The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting structure includes a plurality of first limiting portions (310) disposed on the bracket (300). When any of the buttons (111) is pressed, the first limiting portions (310) away from the pressed button (111) cooperate with the panel (100) to form a limiting point.

3. The input device according to claim 2, characterized in that, For the same group of buttons (110), when one of the buttons (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the two limiting points adjacent to the other button (111) together form the pivot.

4. The input device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting structure further includes a second limiting part (130) disposed on the panel (100) and corresponding one-to-one with the first limiting part (310), wherein the first limiting part (310) is used to restrict the second limiting part (130) from moving upward.

5. The input device according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the first limiting part (310) and the second limiting part (130) includes a columnar structure, while the other includes a limiting hole (131) through which the columnar structure passes.

6. The input device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The columnar structure connects with or abuts against the top or bottom wall of the limiting hole (131) to form the limiting point.

7. The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The input device (10) further includes a force transmission component (500), which is located inside the bracket (300) and partially passes through the bracket (300) to support the panel (100) or be elastically connected to the panel (100) so that the panel (100) transmits the pressing force after being pressed.

8. The input device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The force transmission components (500) are multiple and are configured one-to-one with the buttons (111); each force transmission component (500) includes a push rod (510) and an elastic trigger (530). One end of the push rod (510) is connected to or abuts against the elastic trigger (530), and the other end passes through the bracket (300) and is connected to or abuts against the panel (100).

9. The input device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The input device (10) further includes a circuit board (700) located below the elastic trigger (530). The circuit board (700) is provided with sensors corresponding to each of the buttons (111). When any button (111) is pressed, the corresponding sensor detects the force or displacement of the pressed button (111).

10. The input device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sensor is a micro switch, a pressure sensor, or an infrared sensor.

11. The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The input device (10) also includes a plurality of indicator light sources (900), which are located inside the bracket (300) and correspond one-to-one with the button (111).

12. The input device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket (300) is also provided with a third limiting part (330), and the panel (100) further includes a fourth limiting part (150) corresponding to the third limiting part (330). The fourth limiting part (150) and the third limiting part (330) are used to jointly restrict the movement of the panel (100) and the bracket (300) along the length or width direction of the input device (10).

13. The input device according to claim 12, characterized in that, At least two of the third limiting portions (330) are spaced apart along the length direction of the input device (10); and / or, at least two of the third limiting portions (330) are spaced apart along the width direction of the input device (10).

14. The input device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The fourth limiting part (150) includes two limiting bodies (151), which are respectively located on both sides of the third limiting part (330) in the length or width direction of the input device (10). Alternatively, the third limiting part (330) includes two limiting bodies (151), which are respectively located on both sides of the fourth limiting part (150) in the length or width direction of the input device (10).

15. The input device according to claim 12, characterized in that, When there are at least two sets of button groups (110), the buttons (111) in all the button groups (110) are arranged together to form a polygon. In the direction perpendicular to the panel (100), any of the first limiting parts (310) is at least partially located within the projection of the polygon, and any of the third limiting parts (330) is located outside the projection of the polygon.

16. The input device according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that, The panel (100) has two button groups (110), and the four buttons (111) in the two button groups (110) are located at the four corners of the same quadrilateral, and the two buttons (111) in the same button group (110) are farthest apart; the limiting structure is located in the area between any two adjacent buttons (111).

17. The input device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The number of buttons (111) and the number of limiting structures are the same; for the same group of buttons (110), when one of the buttons (111) is pressed and causes the panel (100) to rotate, the two limiting structures adjacent to the other button (111) together form the pivot.

18. The input device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The button (111) includes a first button (111), a second button (111), a third button (111) and a fourth button (111), wherein the first button (111) and the third button (111) are in the same button group (110), and the second button (111) and the fourth button (111) are in the same button group (110); The limiting structure includes a first limiting structure, a second limiting structure, a third limiting structure, and a fourth limiting structure, wherein the first limiting structure is located between the first button (111) and the second button (111), the second limiting structure is located between the second button (111) and the third button (111), the third limiting structure is located between the third button (111) and the fourth button (111), and the fourth limiting structure is located between the fourth button (111) and the first button (111). Specifically, when the first button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the second limiting structure and the third limiting structure together form the pivot; when the second button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the third limiting structure and the fourth limiting structure together form the pivot; when the third button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the first limiting structure and the fourth limiting structure together form the pivot; when the fourth button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure together form the pivot.

19. The input device according to any one of claims 2 to 15, characterized in that, The panel (100) has three button groups (110), and the six buttons (111) in the three button groups (110) are located at the vertices of the same hexagon, and the two buttons (111) in the same button group (110) are farthest apart; the limiting structure is located in the area between any two adjacent buttons (111).

20. The input device according to claim 19, characterized in that, The number of buttons (111) and the number of limiting structures are the same; for the same group of buttons (110), when one of the buttons (111) is pressed and causes the panel (100) to rotate, the two limiting structures adjacent to the other button (111) together form the pivot.

21. The input device according to claim 20, characterized in that, The button (111) includes a first button (111), a second button (111), a third button (111), a fourth button (111), a fifth button (111), and a sixth button (111), wherein the first button (111) and the fourth button (111) are in the same button group (110), the second button (111) and the fifth button (111) are in the same button group (110), and the third button (111) and the sixth button (111) are in the same button group (110); The limiting structure includes a first limiting structure, a second limiting structure, a third limiting structure, a fourth limiting structure, a fifth limiting structure, and a sixth limiting structure. The first limiting structure is located between the first button (111) and the second button (111). The second limiting structure is located between the second button (111) and the third button (111). The third limiting structure is located between the third button (111) and the fourth button (111). The fourth limiting structure is located between the fourth button (111) and the fifth button (111). The fifth limiting structure is located between the fifth button (111) and the sixth button (111). The sixth limiting structure is located between the sixth button (111) and the first button (111). Specifically, when the first button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the third and fourth limiting structures together form the pivot; when the second button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the fourth and fifth limiting structures together form the pivot; when the third button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the fifth and sixth limiting structures together form the pivot; when the fourth button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the first and sixth limiting structures together form the pivot; when the fifth button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the first and second limiting structures together form the pivot; when the sixth button (111) is pressed, causing the panel (100) to rotate, the third and second limiting structures together form the pivot.

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