Anti-mis-touch electric control handle

Abstract

This utility model discloses an anti-accidental touch electronically controlled gamepad, comprising a gamepad assembly, a touch sensing module, a main control board, a lever assembly, and a base shell. The touch sensing module is installed inside the gamepad assembly and consists of multiple touch sensing circuit boards or multiple touch sensing areas on a single circuit board. The touch sensing circuit boards or touch sensing areas are arranged in an array in one direction. Touch button operation of the gamepad is achieved by setting a touch sensing module composed of multiple sensing areas. When the user uses the touch button, because the multiple sensing areas on the touch sensing module are arranged in an array in one direction, the multiple sensing areas are triggered sequentially. The trigger signals of the sensing areas are sent sequentially to the main control board for judgment of the number and order. If the number and order are the same as the preset number and order, the corresponding signal is output; otherwise, no corresponding signal is output, thereby preventing the gamepad from being accidentally touched.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of handles, and more particularly to an electronically controlled handle that prevents accidental touches. Background Technology

[0002] Electric joysticks typically integrate buttons. Traditional mechanical buttons are prone to damage and require more effort to operate. To optimize the controllability of electric joysticks, many manufacturers have added touch buttons to improve the driver's experience. Currently, most touch buttons on electric joysticks use capacitive touch technology. The touch sensing module usually requires adhesive or potting compound for installation, which is inconvenient. Furthermore, the touch buttons are located on the surface of the joystick, making them susceptible to interference from moisture and dirt, leading to false triggering. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an electronically controlled handle that prevents accidental touches. By using a touch sensing module with multiple sensing areas, the accidental touch prevention effect is achieved.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0005] This utility model provides an electronically controlled handle to prevent accidental touches, including a handle assembly, a touch sensing module, a main control board, a lever assembly, and a bottom shell. The touch sensing module is installed inside the handle assembly, and the outer surface of the handle assembly has touch buttons corresponding to the position of the touch sensing module. The handle assembly is connected to the lever assembly and is located outside the bottom shell for user operation. The lever assembly and the main control board are installed inside the bottom shell, and the touch sensing module is connected to the main control board by wires.

[0006] The touch sensing module consists of multiple touch sensing circuit boards or multiple touch sensing areas on a single circuit board, arranged in an array in one direction. When a user operates a touch button, the multiple touch sensing areas on the touch sensing module are triggered sequentially. The touch signal is sent to the main control board to determine the number and order. By sequentially triggering multiple sensing areas, the board determines whether it is a user operation or a mis-touch, thus avoiding errors in response.

[0007] Optionally, the handle assembly includes an upper housing, a lower housing, and a handle dust cover. The upper housing is a hollow semi-circular structure with a wedge-shaped slot inside, and the touch sensing module is disposed in the wedge-shaped slot.

[0008] The upper housing mates with the lower housing, and the handle dust cover completely covers the upper housing and mates with a groove on the outer surface of the lower housing.

[0009] Optionally, the lever assembly includes a base, a base, a connecting rod, an X-axis lever, and a Y-axis lever. The connecting rod passes through the base, one end of which is connected to the handle assembly, and the other end passes through the Y-axis lever and is rotatably fitted with the X-axis lever.

[0010] The Y-axis lever and the X-axis lever are arranged vertically and are both rotatably mounted on the base. The base is installed inside the bottom shell. The X-axis lever is used for rotating the handle assembly in the X direction, and the Y-axis lever is used for rotating the handle assembly in the Y direction.

[0011] Optionally, the X-axis lever is a cylindrical structure with a pivot on both ends. It is rotatably mounted on the base via the pivot. A through slot is provided on the side wall, and the connecting rod swings within the slot. A mounting hole for mounting the handle assembly is provided on the side wall perpendicular to the slot.

[0012] The Y-axis lever has an arched structure with a through-hole. The connecting rod swings within the through-hole, and both ends are provided with pivots for mounting on the base.

[0013] Optionally, both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are equipped with magnets, which cooperate with the sensing elements on the main control board to obtain the rotation angles of the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever.

[0014] Optionally, both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are equipped with positioning components for limiting lever offset. The positioning components include a positioning rod and an elastic element. The elastic element is mounted on the positioning rod, and the positioning rod is installed on the X-axis lever or the Y-axis lever by screws.

[0015] Optionally, both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are equipped with a second elastic element for resetting after rotation. The second elastic element is located below the column head and inside the base. The column head is in contact with the X-axis lever or the Y-axis lever.

[0016] Optionally, both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are provided with two elastic elements, and both are provided with reset pieces that contact and cooperate with the post head. The two sides of the reset pieces respectively contact and cooperate with the post head on the elastic element, so as to realize the reset after the X-axis lever or the Y-axis lever is rotated.

[0017] Optionally, the bottom shell has a barrel-shaped structure, with its open end fitting into the base. A base dust cover is also installed on the base, and the base dust cover fits into the handle assembly.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are as follows:

[0019] 1. The electric control handle provided by this utility model realizes the touch button operation of the handle by setting a touch sensing module composed of multiple sensing areas. When the user uses the touch button operation, since the multiple sensing areas on the touch sensing module are arranged in an array in one direction, the multiple sensing areas are triggered sequentially. The trigger signals of the sensing areas are sent to the main control board in sequence to judge the number and order. When the number and order are the same as the preset number and order, the corresponding signal is output; otherwise, the corresponding signal is not output, thereby avoiding the handle being accidentally touched and responding.

[0020] 2. The electric control handle provided by this utility model installs the touch sensing module by setting a wedge-shaped slot inside the upper housing. During installation, the wedge-shaped slot can guide itself and clamp the touch sensing module at the same time, without the need for glue or potting. Both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are provided with elastic element one and elastic element two to realize the reset after the handle is operated. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the electric control handle in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the electric control handle in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the upper shell in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the touch sensing module in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the distribution of the second elastic element on the X-axis lever and Y-axis lever in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the X-axis lever and Y-axis lever of the electric control handle in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lower housing structure of the electric control handle in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the control logic of the touch sensing module and the main control board in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 1. Handle dust cover; 2. Upper shell; 3. Lower shell; 4. Touch sensor module; 5. Base dust cover; 6. Linkage rod; 7. Base; 8. Base; 9. Positioning rod; 10. Elastic element one; 11. Bottom shell; 12. Main control board; 13. Elastic element two; 14. X-axis lever; 15. Y-axis lever; 16. Magnet; 17. Wedge-shaped slot; 18. Column head; 19. Reset piece; 20. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] This embodiment provides an anti-accidental touch electronic control handle, including a handle assembly, a touch sensing module 4, a main control board 12, a lever assembly, and a bottom shell 11. The handle assembly is connected to the lever assembly. The user operates the handle assembly, which drives the lever assembly to rotate. The signal of the lever assembly's rotation is received and processed by the main control board 12 to realize the device response connected to the handle.

[0036] Both the lever assembly and the main control board 12 are housed inside the housing. The touch sensing module 4 is connected to the main control board 12 via a wire, transmitting the user's touch signal to the main control board 12 for processing, thus enabling the device to respond to the handheld device.

[0037] The touch sensing module 4 is installed inside the handle assembly. The outer surface of the handle assembly has touch buttons corresponding to the positions of the touch sensing module 4. The user operates the touch buttons, thereby acting on the touch sensing module 4. The touch sensing module 4 consists of multiple touch sensing circuit board arrays or multiple arrays of touch sensing areas on a single circuit board. When the user operates the touch buttons, the touch sensing areas are triggered sequentially. The touch signals from multiple touch sensing areas are sent sequentially to the main control board for processing and judgment.

[0038] like Figure 1 , Figure 9 As shown, in this embodiment, the touch sensing module 4 has three sensing areas arranged on it, namely sensing area 1, sensing area 2 and sensing area 3. The three sensing areas are arranged in an array from top to bottom relative to the handle assembly. When the user operates the touch button, the three sensing areas are triggered in sequence, and the trigger signals of the three sensing areas are sent to the main control board 12. The MCU on the main control board judges the order of the triggering of the sensing signals. If it meets the specified order, such as the trigger signals of sensing area 1, sensing area 2 and sensing area 3 in sequence, it is determined to be a user operation and the corresponding signal is output. Otherwise, it is determined to be a false trigger and the corresponding signal is not output.

[0039] The electronically controlled handle provided in this embodiment improves the anti-interference capability of the handle's touch sensing operation by judging the triggering order and number of sensing areas on the touch sensing module 4. Example 2

[0040] This embodiment provides an electronically controlled handle to prevent accidental touches, as described in the previous embodiment. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 8As shown, the handle assembly includes an upper housing 2, a lower housing 3, and a handle dust cover 1. The upper housing 2 has a semi-circular hollow structure with a wedge-shaped slot 17 inside. A touch-sensing module 4 is installed in the wedge-shaped slot 17. The touch-sensing module is clamped and installed by the wedge-shaped slot 17. During assembly, the wedge-shaped slot 17 can self-guide and clamp the touch-sensing module 4 without the need for glue or potting. When the user operates the touch-sensing key on the upper housing, the three touch-sensing areas on the touch-sensing module 4 are triggered sequentially. The trigger signals are transmitted to the main control board 12. The main control board 12 determines whether an operation has been performed by judging the number and sequence of trigger signals. The upper housing 2 and the lower housing 3 are installed together by screws. The handle dust cover 1 is a spherical cap structure with the same center as the upper housing 2. The handle dust cover 1 completely covers the upper housing 2 and cooperates with the slot 20 on the outer surface of the lower housing 3. The lower housing 3 is provided with the slot 20. The structure above the slot 20 is an arc-shaped structure that cooperates with the handle dust cover 1, and the structure below the slot 20 is a columnar structure.

[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 6 As shown, the lever assembly includes a base 7, a base 8, a connecting rod 6, an X-axis lever 14, and a Y-axis lever 15. The connecting rod 6 passes through the base 7, and one end of the connecting rod 6 located on the upper surface of the base 7 is connected to the lower housing 3 by bolts. The other end of the connecting rod 6 located on the lower surface of the base 7 passes through the Y-axis lever 15 and is rotatably connected to the X-axis lever 14.

[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, the X-axis lever 14 has a cylindrical structure with a pivot on both ends. The X-axis lever 14 is rotatably mounted on the base 8 via the pivots. A magnet 16 is mounted on one of the pivots on each end face, and a positioning component is mounted on the other. The magnet 16 cooperates with a Hall element on the main control board 12. The Hall element receives the deflection of the magnetic field of the magnet 16 to determine the angle and direction of rotation of the X-axis lever 14, thereby determining the operation command of the handle. The positioning component includes a positioning rod 9 and an elastic element 10. The elastic element 10 is sleeved on the positioning rod 9, which is installed at the center of the pivot of the X-axis lever 14 via a screw. The positioning rod 9 restricts the movement of the X-axis lever 14 in its axial direction. The elastic element 10 has an extension that engages with a snap-fit ​​on the base 8, further restricting the movement of the X-axis lever 14 in its axial direction. Even if movement occurs, the elasticity of the elastic element 10 resets the X-axis lever 14. A reset plate 19 is also provided on the pivot at the end of the X-axis lever 14 where the magnet 16 is located. 19 has a symmetrical structure. The reset plate 19 contacts and engages with the column head 18. An elastic element 13 is installed below the column head 18. When the X-axis lever 14 rotates around the axis of rotation, the reset plate 19 rotates accordingly, thereby pressing down on the column head 18. The column head 18 presses down on the elastic element 13, compressing it. The compressed elastic element 13 pushes the reset plate 19 upward, thus achieving the reset of the X-axis lever 14 after rotation. Column heads 18 and elastic elements 13 are respectively provided at both ends of the reset plate 19 to achieve the reset function of the X-axis lever 14 after rotation in both directions. The X-axis lever 14 has a through slot with rounded corners on its side wall. Mounting holes for mounting the connecting rod 6 are provided on the left and right sides of the side wall. The mounting holes communicate with the slot. One end of the connecting rod 6 is rotatably connected to the mounting hole and swings within the slot, achieving the swing of the connecting rod 6 in the X direction.

[0043] The Y-axis lever 15 has an arched structure with rotating shafts at both ends. The Y-axis lever 15 is rotatably mounted on the base 8 via these shafts. A magnet 16 is installed at one end of each shaft, engaging with a Hall element on the main control board 12 to determine the rotational state of the Y-axis lever 15. A positioning component, identical in structure to the positioning component on the X-axis lever 14, is installed at the other end of the shaft to restrict movement of the Y-axis lever 15 along the axial directions of the two rotating shafts. A reset plate 19, identical in structure to the one with the magnet 16, is installed at the end of the Y-axis lever 15. Both ends of the reset plate 19 contact and engage with two posts 18, each with a second elastic element 13. The second elastic element 13 resets the Y-axis lever 15 after rotation. An elongated hole is formed on the Y-axis lever 15, through which a connecting rod 6 passes and connects to the X-axis lever 14. The connecting rod 6 can swing within the elongated hole, allowing it to swing in the Y direction.

[0044] In this embodiment, both elastic element 10 and elastic element 13 are springs.

[0045] When the connecting rod 6 swings in the slot on the X-direction lever 14, the Y-direction lever 15 is driven by the connecting rod 6 to rotate around the axis of the two ends. When the connecting rod 6 swings in the elongated hole on the Y-direction lever 15, the X-direction lever 14 is driven by the connecting rod 6 to rotate around the axis of the two ends.

[0046] The base 8 is installed inside the bottom shell 11 by screws. The bottom shell 11 has a barrel-shaped structure, and its open end is installed in conjunction with the base 7. A dust cover for the base 8 is also provided on the upper surface of the base 7. The end of the lower shell 3 is in conjunction with the dust cover 5 of the base 8. The dust cover 5 of the base 8 seals the connection between the connecting rod 6 and the base 7 to prevent dust from entering the bottom shell 11 from the outlet.

[0047] In use, the lever 6 is operated by manipulating the handle assembly, causing the X-axis lever 14 and Y-axis lever 15 at the other end of the lever 6 to rotate. The rotation state of the X-axis lever 14 and Y-axis lever 15 is determined by the Hall element on the main control board 12, thus determining the user's operation and outputting the corresponding signal. When the user operates using the touch button, touching the touch button on the upper housing 2 triggers the three sensing areas on the internal touch sensing module 4 in sequence. The three trigger signals are sent to the main control board 12 in sequence. The MCU in the main control board 12 determines the number and order of the trigger signals to determine whether it is a false touch. In case of a false touch, no corresponding signal is output to avoid interfering with the user's operation.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An electronically controlled handle designed to prevent accidental touches, characterized in that, The device includes a handle assembly, a touch sensing module, a main control board, a lever assembly, and a bottom shell. The touch sensing module is installed inside the handle assembly, and the outer surface of the handle assembly has touch buttons corresponding to the position of the touch sensing module. The handle assembly is connected to the lever assembly and is located outside the bottom shell for user operation. The lever assembly and the main control board are installed inside the bottom shell, and the touch sensing module is connected to the main control board by wires. The touch sensing module consists of multiple touch sensing circuit boards or multiple touch sensing areas on a single circuit board, and the touch sensing circuit boards or touch sensing areas are arranged in an array in one direction.

2. The anti-accidental touch electronic control handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle assembly includes an upper shell, a lower shell, and a handle dust cover. The upper shell is a hollow semi-circular structure with a wedge-shaped slot inside, and the touch sensing module is disposed in the wedge-shaped slot. The upper housing mates with the lower housing, and the handle dust cover completely covers the upper housing and mates with a groove on the outer surface of the lower housing.

3. The anti-accidental touch electronic control handle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lever assembly includes a base, a base, a connecting rod, an X-axis lever, and a Y-axis lever. The connecting rod passes through the base, one end of which is connected to the handle assembly, and the other end passes through the Y-axis lever and is rotatably fitted with the X-axis lever. The Y-axis lever and the X-axis lever are arranged vertically and are both rotatably mounted on the base. The base is installed inside the bottom shell. The X-axis lever is used for rotating the handle assembly in the X direction, and the Y-axis lever is used for rotating the handle assembly in the Y direction.

4. The anti-accidental touch electronic control handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The X-axis lever has a cylindrical structure with a pivot on both ends. It is rotatably mounted on the base via the pivot. A through slot is provided on the side wall, and the connecting rod swings within the slot. A mounting hole for mounting the handle assembly is provided on the side wall perpendicular to the slot. The Y-axis lever has an arched structure with a through-hole. The connecting rod swings within the through-hole, and both ends are provided with pivots for mounting on the base.

5. The anti-accidental touch electronic control handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are equipped with magnets. The magnets cooperate with the sensing elements on the main control board to obtain the rotation angle of the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever.

6. The anti-accidental touch electronic control handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are equipped with positioning components for limiting lever offset. The positioning components include a positioning rod and an elastic element. The elastic element is mounted on the positioning rod, and the positioning rod is installed on the X-axis lever or the Y-axis lever by screws.

7. The anti-accidental touch electronic control handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are equipped with a second elastic element for resetting after rotation. The second elastic element is located below the column head and inside the base. The column head is in contact with the X-axis lever or the Y-axis lever.

8. The anti-accidental touch electronic control handle according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the X-axis lever and the Y-axis lever are provided with two elastic elements, and both are provided with reset pieces that contact and cooperate with the column head. The two sides of the reset pieces respectively contact and cooperate with the column head on the elastic element to realize the reset after the X-axis lever or the Y-axis lever is rotated.

9. The anti-accidental touch electronic control handle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom shell has a barrel-shaped structure, with its open end fitting into the base. A base dust cover is also installed on the base, and the base dust cover fits into the handle assembly.

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