Tactile effects controller and guitar effects

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of touchable effecter control device and guitar effecter.The touchable effecter control device described includes pedal, encoder and circuit board, the pedal is set on the encoder, the encoder has metal shaft, the pedal is communicated with the metal shaft, the encoder is connected on the circuit board, and the circuit board is provided with the electric connection capacitor touch IC of the encoder;The guitar effecter includes the touchable effecter control device described.The utility model is applied to the technical field of electronic musical instrument control equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of electronic musical instrument control equipment, and in particular to a touch-sensitive effects pedal control device and a guitar effects pedal. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the input devices widely used in guitar effects pedals are mainly divided into rotary types (such as encoders) and foot types (such as mechanical foot switches). Traditional encoders are used to adjust parameter values, while foot switches are mostly used for mode switching or activating effects. However, with the trend of integration and multi-functionality, users hope to complete more control operations through more integrated components. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. The primary objective is to provide an effects control device with touch sensing function.

[0004] The second objective of this invention is to provide a guitar effects pedal with touch-sensing functionality.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: the touch-sensitive effects control device includes a foot pedal, an encoder, and a circuit board. The foot pedal is disposed on the encoder, the encoder has a metal shaft, the foot pedal is conductive to the metal shaft, the encoder is connected to the circuit board, and a capacitive touch IC electrically connected to the encoder is disposed on the circuit board.

[0006] Furthermore, the footplate is mounted on the effects unit housing via an insulating assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, the insulating assembly includes an insulating base and an insulating gasket. The footplate is mounted on the effect unit housing via the insulating base, and the insulating gasket is sleeved on the footplate, with the insulating gasket abutting between the insulating base and the footplate.

[0008] Furthermore, a foot nut is connected to the foot nut, and the foot nut is locked onto the insulating base.

[0009] Furthermore, the stepper includes a fixed seat and a movable seat. The fixed seat has an installation cavity, and the lower end of the movable seat extends into the installation cavity from top to bottom. The metal shaft is in communication with the movable seat, and the insulating component and the stepper nut are both disposed on the fixed seat.

[0010] Furthermore, a first elastic element is provided in the mounting cavity, the lower end of the movable seat abuts against the upper end of the first elastic element, and a second elastic element is provided in the movable seat, the second elastic element being located above the metal shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, a knob cap is provided at the upper end of the movable seat, and an eccentric hole is opened at the lower end of the movable seat, with the metal shaft fitting into the eccentric hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the mounting base includes an outer shell and a bottom shell, with the bottom shell fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer shell.

[0013] Furthermore, the encoder has a plug and pins at its bottom, the plug being inserted into the circuit board and the pins being soldered onto the circuit board.

[0014] In addition, this utility model also provides a guitar effects pedal, which includes the aforementioned touch-sensitive effects pedal control device.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] In contrast to the shortcomings of existing technologies, in this invention, when touch control is required, the user touches the pedal, and the signal is transmitted through the pedal to the metal shaft, and further transmitted through the encoder to the capacitive touch IC. After detecting the change in capacitance, the capacitive touch IC outputs a response signal to control the function switching of the effects pedal or to initiate a specified operation. Therefore, this invention can utilize the existing encoder structure to achieve capacitive touch response and avoid complex electrical modifications. At the same time, it improves the flexibility and functional expandability of the guitar effects pedal in human-computer interaction, giving the touch-sensitive effects pedal control device the advantage of touch sensing function. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0022] 1. Stepper pin; 2. Encoder; 3. Circuit board; 4. Effects unit housing; 5. Metal shaft; 6. Capacitive touch IC; 7. Insulating component; 8. Insulating base; 9. Insulating gasket; 10. Stepper pin nut; 11. Fixed base; 12. Movable base; 13. Mounting cavity; 15. First elastic element; 16. Second elastic element; 17. Knob cap; 18. Outer shell; 19. Bottom shell.

[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that all directional indicators in this utility model embodiment, such as up, down, left, right, front, back, clockwise, counterclockwise, etc., are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0026] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the touch-sensitive effects pedal control device includes a foot pedal 1, an encoder 2, and a circuit board 3. The foot pedal 1 is disposed on the encoder 2, the encoder 2 has a metal shaft 5, the foot pedal 1 is conductive to the metal shaft 5, the encoder 2 is connected to the circuit board 3, and a capacitive touch IC 6 electrically connected to the encoder 2 is disposed on the circuit board 3.

[0028] In contrast to the shortcomings of existing technologies, in this invention, when touch control is required, the user touches the foot pedal 1, which transmits the signal to the metal shaft 5, and then to the capacitive touch IC 6 via the encoder 2. After detecting the change in capacitance, the capacitive touch IC 6 outputs a response signal to control the function switching of the effects unit or to initiate a specified operation. Therefore, this invention can utilize the existing encoder structure to achieve capacitive touch response and avoid complex electrical modifications. At the same time, it improves the flexibility and functional expandability of the guitar effects unit in human-computer interaction, giving the touch-sensitive effects unit control device the advantage of touch sensing functionality.

[0029] In some embodiments, the foot pedal 1 is mounted on the effects unit housing 4 via an insulating assembly 7. The insulating assembly 7 includes an insulating base 8 and an insulating gasket 9. The foot pedal 1 is mounted on the effects unit housing 4 via the insulating base 8, and the insulating gasket 9 is sleeved on the foot pedal 1, abutting against the insulating base 8 and the foot pedal 1. A foot pedal nut 10 is connected to the foot pedal 1, and the foot pedal nut 10 is locked onto the insulating base 8. Specifically, through the insulation effect of the insulating base 8 and the insulating gasket 9, electrical short circuits can be avoided between the metal shaft 5 of the encoder 2 and the effects unit housing 4, while also allowing the transmission of human body capacitance. Therefore, by modifying the insulation between the encoder 2 and the foot pedal 1 and the effects unit housing 4, capacitive touch response can be achieved, avoiding complex electrical modifications.

[0030] In some embodiments, the stepper 1 includes a fixed base 11 and a movable base 12. The fixed base 11 has a mounting cavity 13, and the lower end of the movable base 12 extends into the mounting cavity 13 from top to bottom. The metal shaft 5 is in communication with the movable base 12. The insulating component 7 and the stepper nut 10 are both disposed on the fixed base 11. The mounting cavity 13 has a first elastic element 15, and the lower end of the movable base 12 abuts against the upper end of the first elastic element 15. The movable base 12 has a second elastic element 16, which is located above the metal shaft 5. The upper end of the movable base 12 has a knob cap 17, and the lower end of the movable base 12 has an eccentric hole, in which the metal shaft 5 is fitted. The fixed base 11 includes a housing 18 and a bottom housing 19, and the bottom housing 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing 18. Specifically, pressing down the knob cap 17 causes the movable seat 12 to press down, and further achieves soft contact with the metal shaft 5 through the second elastic element 16, thereby switching the sound effect; after releasing the knob cap 17, the movable seat 12 is reset through the first elastic element 15; in addition, rotating the knob cap 17 can cause the movable seat 12 to drive the metal shaft 5 to rotate, thereby adjusting the parameter value, improving control efficiency and playing freedom. Therefore, this utility model is compatible with the original encoder and does not affect the original usage.

[0031] In some embodiments, the encoder 2 has a plug and pins at its bottom. The plug is inserted into the circuit board 3, and the pins are soldered onto the circuit board 3. Specifically, the encoder 2 is fixed to the circuit board 3 by plugging and is electrically connected to the capacitive touch IC 6. During touch operation, the touch signal is transmitted from the footplate 1 to the pins on both sides of the encoder 2, and then transmitted to the capacitive touch IC 6 for touch operation recognition.

[0032] During installation, the metal foot pedal 1 is installed on the effects unit housing 4, and the encoder 2 is installed inside the foot pedal 1. The foot pedal 1 and the encoder 2 are connected by a metal shaft 5. An insulating seat 8 and an insulating gasket 9 are installed between the encoder 2 and the effects unit housing 4 to ensure insulation between the metal shaft 5 of the encoder 2 and the effects unit housing 4. The two pins of the encoder 2 are soldered to the circuit board 3 and connected to the input pins of the capacitive touch IC 6.

[0033] When the user touches the foot pedal 1, the human body capacitance is transmitted through the foot pedal 1 to the metal shaft 5 of the encoder 2, and then through the pins of the encoder 2 to the capacitive touch IC 6. After detecting the capacitance change, the capacitive touch IC 6 outputs a response signal, which can be used to control the function switching of the effect unit or start a specified operation.

[0034] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a guitar effects pedal, which includes the aforementioned touch-sensitive effects pedal control device. Specifically, the specific structure of the guitar effects pedal is as described in the above embodiments. Since the guitar effects pedal adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A touch-sensitive effects pedal control device, characterized in that: It includes a stepper (1), an encoder (2) and a circuit board (3). The stepper (1) is disposed on the encoder (2). The encoder (2) has a metal shaft (5). The stepper (1) is connected to the metal shaft (5). The encoder (2) is connected to the circuit board (3). The circuit board (3) is provided with a capacitive touch IC (6) that is electrically connected to the encoder (2).

2. The touch-sensitive effects pedal control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The footplate (1) is mounted on the effect unit housing (4) via an insulating component (7).

3. The touch-sensitive effects pedal control device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The insulating assembly (7) includes an insulating base (8) and an insulating pad (9). The footplate (1) is mounted on the effect unit housing (4) through the insulating base (8). The insulating pad (9) is sleeved on the footplate (1) and abuts against the insulating base (8) and the footplate (1).

4. The touch-sensitive effects pedal control device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A foot nut (10) is connected to the foot nut (1), and the foot nut (10) is locked onto the insulating seat (8).

5. The touch-sensitive effects pedal control device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stepper (1) includes a fixed seat (11) and a movable seat (12). The fixed seat (11) is provided with an installation cavity (13). The lower end of the movable seat (12) extends into the installation cavity (13) from top to bottom. The metal shaft (5) is connected to the movable seat (12). The insulating component (7) and the stepper nut (10) are both provided on the fixed seat (11).

6. The touch-sensitive effects pedal control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting cavity (13) is provided with a first elastic element (15), the lower end of the movable seat (12) abuts against the upper end of the first elastic element (15), and the movable seat (12) is provided with a second elastic element (16), which is located above the metal shaft (5).

7. The touch-sensitive effects pedal control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the movable seat (12) is provided with a knob cap (17), and the lower end of the movable seat (12) is provided with an eccentric hole, and the metal shaft (5) is fitted in the eccentric hole.

8. The touch-sensitive effects pedal control device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting base (11) includes an outer shell (18) and a bottom shell (19), with the bottom shell (19) fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer shell (18).

9. The touch-sensitive effects pedal control device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The encoder (2) has a plug and pins at the bottom. The plug is inserted into the circuit board (3) and the pins are soldered onto the circuit board (3).

10. A guitar effects pedal, characterized in that: It includes a touch-sensitive effects control device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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