Operation mechanism and operation input device

Abstract

The present invention provides an operation mechanism and an operation input device. [Solution] The operation mechanism includes a case having an accommodation space, a movable operation member accommodated in the accommodation space and at least a portion of which is inserted outside the case, a support member used to support the movable operation member moving around the support member, a magnet connected to the movable operation member, and a magnetic member having a magnetic attraction force to the magnet and returning and / or holding the movable operation member to an initial position by the magnetic attraction between the magnetic member and the magnet. According to the operation mechanism and operation input device according to the embodiments of the present application, the operation mechanism is vibration-resistant and drop-shock-resistant, and the reliability of the operation mechanism is not easily affected by the assembly, and has high durability against user input.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of operation mechanisms, and more particularly to an operation mechanism and an operation input device. [Background technology]

[0002] With the development of electronic technology, electronic products are increasingly attracting people's attention. For example, electronic products such as portable game machines, stationary game machines, vehicle-mounted devices or industrial operating equipment, portable multimedia entertainment equipment, etc. usually require users to input operating commands through operating mechanisms, and users expect that any operation amount on the operating mechanism can be smoothly fed back to the system.

[0003] Currently, conventional operating mechanisms often use physical springs such as compression springs and torsion springs to hold the operating amount in a neutral position and achieve the functions of fixing and supporting. However, physical springs may be damaged by the impact of dropping the operating mechanism or by the reciprocating motion and vibration caused by repeated input by the user. Currently, life tests, drop impact resistance tests, etc. are commonly used to perform structural stability tests on physical springs to ensure their stability in use.

[0004] Furthermore, to create a spring that is resistant to vibration and drop impact, strict design is required for various parameters such as the spring diameter and material, and it is also necessary to consider shortened lifespan due to bending, breaking, damage, etc. of the spring during assembly. Not only is it difficult to design a physical spring, but it is also difficult to ensure its reliability after the electronic product is completed.

[0005] Furthermore, even with conventional operating mechanisms, it is difficult to determine the normal resistance value of potentiometers and other resistance reading devices for inputting into the system, and repeated input by the user can cause wear and drift, in which input values ​​or servo controls unintended by the user are input into the system, or failures such as no reaction to input, which often become problems in the market. In such cases, there is concern that it will be difficult to replace the potentiometer alone, and that it will be necessary to replace the controller itself or a partial assembly of the controller.

[0006] Furthermore, the support parts of the physical springs that hold the movable parts of the operating mechanism in any position relative to the accommodation space, for example the position where the amount of operation is lowest, are also constantly subjected to strong pressure from the physical springs, which causes friction and wear. There is a concern that these parts may change shape due to wear, making it impossible to hold the movable parts of the operating mechanism in any position, for example the position where the amount of operation is lowest. Therefore, in precision work, it has been necessary to take measures such as providing a so-called dead zone and eliminating sensitivity to that position.

[0007] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new operating mechanism that can solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] According to the operation mechanism and operation input device of the embodiments of the present invention, the operation mechanism is vibration-resistant and drop-shock-resistant, the reliability of the operation mechanism is less affected by assembly, and it has high durability against user input. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an operating mechanism, the operating mechanism including a case, a movable operating member, a support member, a magnet, and a magnetic member; The case has an accommodation space, The movable operating member is accommodated in the accommodation space, and at least a portion of the movable operating member is inserted outside the case, The support member is used to support the movable operating member, and the movable operating member moves around the support member; The magnet is connected to the movable operating member, The magnetic member has a magnetic attraction force to the magnet, and the magnetic member and the magnet return and / or hold the movable operating member in an initial position by the magnetic attraction action.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mounting position of the magnetic member corresponds to the location of the magnet when the movable operating member is in an initial position.

[0011] In some embodiments, the magnetic member is spaced apart from the magnet.

[0012] the operating mechanism further includes a connecting member and an abutting member, a first end of the connecting member is connected to the support member, the magnet is attached to one end of the connecting member remote from the support member, the abutting member is connected to the first end of the connecting member, and the abutting member is used to abut against the movable operating member; Due to the magnetic attraction between the magnetic member and the magnet, the connecting member moves around the support member and moves the abutment member to return and / or hold the movable operating member in its initial position.

[0013] In some embodiments, the operating mechanism further includes a circuit board and a first drive member connected to the circuit board, the first drive member being disposed between the magnetic member and the magnet, and the first drive member being used to adjust the position of the movable operating member.

[0014] In some embodiments, the magnetic member is a piece of magnetic iron, the piece of magnetic iron being attached to the first drive member or an inner wall of the case.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first drive member includes a first coil and a second coil respectively arranged on either side of the magnet, the first coil and the second coil both being electrically connected to the circuit board, and the two magnetic members being respectively arranged on the side of the first coil away from the magnet and the side of the second coil away from the magnet.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first coil and the second coil have a magnetic attraction between them and the magnet after being energized, and the first coil and the second coil interact with the magnet to be used as a stopper and / or a vibration motor.

[0017] In some embodiments, the operating mechanism further includes a position detection element, the position detection element being connected to the circuit board, the position detection element being used to detect displacement information of the movable operating member, and the circuit board being used to convert the displacement information into a control signal and output it.

[0018] In some embodiments, the movable operating member includes a moving portion located within the case and a pressing portion inserted through the outside of the case, the moving portion being provided with an attachment portion, and the magnet being fitted into the attachment portion.

[0019] In some embodiments, the operating mechanism further includes a second drive member provided on a bottom or side of the movable operating member, the second drive member moving toward or away from the movable operating member and interfering with the movable operating member rotating in the movable direction.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second drive member includes a drive motor and a contact portion, the contact portion can interfere with the movable operating member by the driving action of the drive motor, and the contact surface of the contact portion is a spherical surface or a chamfered arc surface.

[0021] In some embodiments, the support member is a support shaft, the case includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell is provided with a first fixing portion, the second shell is provided with a second fixing portion, and the movable operating member is provided with a shaft hole, The support shaft is inserted into a shaft hole of the movable operating member, and both ends of the support shaft are attached and fixed in the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion, respectively; The movable operating member moves around the support shaft.

[0022] In a second aspect, the present application provides an operation input device, the operation input device including the operation mechanism according to the first aspect. Effect of the Invention

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present application has at least the following technical advantages: In the operating mechanism of the present application, the magnetic member for controlling the movable operating member is not a physical spring, but a magnetic member using magnetic attraction, and the magnetic attraction between the magnet connected to the movable operating member can be generated to return and / or hold the movable operating member to its initial position. Compared with adopting a physical spring to realize the force feedback of the movable operating member, the magnetic attraction between the magnetic member and the magnet reduces the interference between them and the friction, and even if it is dropped and impacted, when the movable operating member moves to any position in the movable stroke, it can automatically return to its initial position by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic member. Such a structural design can greatly improve the durability, impact resistance, drop resistance, wear resistance, etc. of the operating mechanism, and can improve the service life of the operating mechanism. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1a] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an operation mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present application. [Figure 1b] FIG. 2 is a front view of the operation mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present application. [Figure 1c] FIG. 2 is a side view of the operation mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present application. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of an operating mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present application. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of an operation mechanism according to a second embodiment of the present application. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of an operation mechanism according to a third embodiment of the present application. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of an operating mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the present application. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of an operating mechanism according to a fifth embodiment of the present application. [Figure 7a] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of an operating mechanism according to a sixth embodiment of the present application. [Figure 7b] FIG. 13 is another schematic diagram of the operating mechanism according to the sixth embodiment of the present application. [Figure 7c] FIG. 13 is another schematic diagram of the operating mechanism according to the sixth embodiment of the present application. [Figure 8] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an operation input device according to the present application; [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is another structural schematic diagram of the operation input device according to the present application. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is another structural schematic diagram of the operation input device according to the present application; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0025] In order to more clearly explain the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings necessary for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can further obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0026] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific examples described herein are merely for the purpose of interpreting the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0027] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "plurality" refers to two or more, the term "multiple types" refers to two or more types, and the terms "connected", "fixed", etc. should all be understood in a broad sense, for example, "connected" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, or an electrical connection, and may be a direct connection or an indirect connection via an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In the description of this specification, it should be noted that directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" described in the embodiments of the present invention are described in terms of angles shown in the drawings and should not be understood as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, it should be further noted that in the context, when referring to an element being connected to the "upper" or "lower" of another element, it may not only be directly connected to the "upper" or "lower" of the other element, but also indirectly connected to the "upper" or "lower" of the other element via an intermediate element.

[0029] Fig. 1a is a structural schematic diagram of an operation mechanism according to Example 1 of the present application, Fig. 1b and Fig. 1c are a front view and a side view, respectively, of the operation mechanism according to Example 1 of the present application, and Fig. 2 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the operation mechanism according to Example 1 of the present application. In this example, an operation mechanism 100 including a case 1, a movable operation member 2, a support member 3, a magnet 4, and a magnetic member 5 is disclosed.

[0030] Case 1 has an accommodation space, said movable operating member 2 is accommodated in said accommodation space and at least a portion of said movable operating member 2 is inserted outside said case 1, a support member 3 is used to support said movable operating member 2 and said movable operating member 2 moves around said support member 3, a magnet 4 is connected to said movable operating member 2, a magnetic member 5 has a magnetic attraction force with respect to said magnet 4, and said magnetic member 5 and said magnet 4 return and / or hold said movable operating member 2 to an initial position by the magnetic attraction action.

[0031] In the operating mechanism according to the present application, the magnetic member 5 for controlling the movable operating member 2 is not a physical spring, but a magnetic member 5 using magnetic attraction, and the movable operating member 2 can be returned and / or held in its initial position by generating a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic member 5 and the magnet 4 connected to the movable operating member 2. Compared with the use of a physical spring to realize the force feedback of the movable operating member, the magnetic attraction between the magnetic member 5 and the magnet 4 reduces mutual interference and friction between them, and even if the movable operating member 2 is subjected to a drop impact, when it moves to any position in the movable stroke, it can be automatically returned to its initial position by the magnetic attraction of the magnetic member 5. This structural design can significantly improve the durability, impact resistance, drop resistance, wear resistance, and other capabilities of the operating mechanism, and can improve the useful life of the operating mechanism.

[0032] Currently, electric actuators are generally used to feed back user input to an operation input device, for example, when a user plays a game machine. In the present application, the force of the user's input to the operation mechanism 100 can be force-feedback through the interaction between the magnet 4 and the magnetic member 5, and the control program can set rules to adjust the degree of force feedback based on the amount of user input (pressing strength), and further, the magnet 4 and the magnetic member 5 are used to replace the electric actuator, realize force feedback, and improve the durability of the entire structure.

[0033] 2, the operating mechanism 100 includes a case 1 having an accommodation space. The case 1 includes a first shell 11 and a second shell 12, which are engaged with each other to form the case 1. The accommodation space inside the case 1 has a structural design that can accommodate a magnet 4 and match the structure of the movable operating member 2, etc.

[0034] Specifically, a first fixed portion 111 is provided on the first shell 11, a second fixed portion 121 is provided on the second shell 12, and both ends of the support member 3 are attached and fixed in the first fixed portion 111 and the second fixed portion 121, respectively. The first fixed portion 111 and the second fixed portion 121 may be an axial hole, a circular groove, a pin hole, or the like, and the support member 3 can rotate within the first fixed portion 111 and the second fixed portion 121.

[0035] In some embodiments, the support member 3 may be a support shaft or a support ball, or the support member 3 may be any other structure capable of supporting the movable operating member 2, as long as it ensures that the movable operating member 2 can rotate and move around the support member 3, and is not limited thereto.

[0036] The support member 3 is used to support the movable operating member 2, and the movable operating member 2 rotates and moves around the support member 3. This embodiment takes a support shaft as an example, and both ends of the support shaft are inserted into the first fixed part 111 and the second fixed part 121, respectively, the first fixed part 111 and the second fixed part 121 being cylindrical grooves or circular holes, and a shaft hole 21 is provided in the movable operating member 2. The support shaft is rotatable, and causes the movable operating member 2 to rotate around the support shaft.

[0037] 2, the movable operating member 2 includes a moving part 22 located inside the case 1 and a pressing part 23 inserted outside the case 1. Here, the present application does not limit the extension length or shape of the moving part 22, and after the moving part 22 receives a force from the pressing part 23, the moving part 22 rotates the magnet 4 around the support member 3 to generate a moment, which is advantageous in improving the reaction force moment, vibration force, or reaction force when used as a stopper.

[0038] The moving part 22 has a rectangular frame structure, and a mounting part 221 is provided on the moving part 22, and the magnet 4 is fitted into the mounting part 221, so that the magnet 4 and the movable operating member 2 are detachably connected. The mounting part 221 may be a mounting hole or a mounting groove, and the specific form is not limited here. As can be understood, even if the magnet 4 is damaged, it can be quickly replaced. In other embodiments, the magnet 4 may be mounted in the storage space 1 of the case 1, and the magnet 4 may maintain a connection with the movable operating member 2 and rotate in synchronization with the movable operating member 2. The shape of the magnet 4 may be a square, annular, cylindrical, etc., and is not limited here.

[0039] To facilitate user operation, the portion of the movable operating member 2 that is inserted outside the case 1 is a pressing portion 23, which may be a recessed groove or recessed area that conforms to the shape of the user's finger, thereby allowing the user to quickly press the movable operating member 2.

[0040] In the present application, in order to increase the magnetic strength of the magnets 4, two rectangular magnets 4 are fitted into the mounting portion 221 of the movable operating member 2. When a user presses the pressing portion 23 of the movable operating member 2, the movable operating member 2 moves around the support member 3 to rotate from the initial position and move the magnets 4.

[0041] In some embodiments, the mounting position of the magnetic member 5 corresponds to the position of the magnet 4 when the movable operating member 2 is in an initial position. The initial position in this application refers to the position when the movable operating member 2 is not being pressed by the user, and may be interpreted as an unloaded position.

[0042] In some embodiments, the magnetic member 5 and the magnet 4 in the movable operating member 2 are spaced apart, which can better reduce friction and wear, extend the service life of the magnetic member 5, reduce the required installation space, and improve the structural compactness of the operating mechanism. In a possible embodiment, the magnetic member 5 is attached to the inner wall of the case 1, and the magnetic member 5 may be a magnetic iron piece, and the two magnetic iron pieces are respectively attached to the inner walls of the first shell 11 and the second shell 12, the magnetic member 5 is spaced apart from the magnet 4 in the movable operating member 2, and the magnetic member 5 and the magnet 4 perform magnetic attraction.

[0043] Since the magnetic member 5 is installed near the initial position of the movable operating member 2, after the movable operating member 2 rotates to another position, the movable operating member 2 can be actively returned to its original position by the magnetic attraction between the magnetic member 5 and the magnet 4. The magnetic member 5 has a non-physical, magnetic spring effect, which can reduce the drift phenomenon caused by wear in position detection and damage caused by vibration and dropping impact.

[0044] During use, when a user presses the pressing portion 23 of the movable operating member 2, the pressing force causes the movable operating member 2 to rotate and move along the support member 3, and when the user releases the pressing force, the magnetic attractive force of the magnetic member 5 causes the movable operating member 2 to return to its initial position. In actual application, the magnetic attractive force of the magnetic member 5 can be changed by adjusting the mounting angle, shape, distance from the magnet 4, etc. of the magnetic member 5; the magnetic member 5 is a piece of magnetic iron and is installed at a distance from the magnet 4, so that it is resistant to wear and tear; even if the operating mechanism 100 is dropped or vibrated, the magnetic member 5 is not easily damaged, and the structural reliability is greatly improved.

[0045] In some embodiments, the operating mechanism 100 further includes a first driving member 6 and a circuit board 7, and the first driving member 6 is electrically connected to the circuit board 7 so as to realize that the first driving member 6 electrically generates a magnetic field. The first driving member 6 is disposed between the magnetic member 5 and the magnet 4, and is used to adjust the position of the movable operating member 2.

[0046] In a feasible embodiment, the first driving member 6 is provided in the storage space 10, the first driving member 6 is a coil, and when the coil is energized, it generates a magnetic field, and the magnet 4 and the first driving member 6 perform a magnetic attraction action due to the electrically generated magnetic field, and adjust the position of the movable operating member 2.

[0047] 2, the first shell 11 is provided with a first housing portion 112, and the second shell 12 is provided with a second housing portion 122. Correspondingly, the first driving member 6 includes a first coil 61 and a second coil 62, the first coil 61 is mounted in the first housing portion 112, and the second coil 62 is mounted in the second housing portion 122. The first coil 61 and the second coil 62 are located on both sides of the magnet 4, respectively, to strengthen the magnetic attraction force with the magnet and control the movement of the movable operating member 2. In this case, the magnetic member 5 can be attached to the first driving member 6 and located on the side of the first driving member 6 away from the magnet 4.

[0048] In the present application, the circuit board 7 is connected to a power supply device (not shown), and the circuit board 7 is a flexible circuit board with excellent bending resistance and its mounting position can be adjusted according to the space inside the case. Specifically, the circuit board 7 includes a first electrical connection portion 71 and two second electrical connection portions 72, and the first electrical connection portion 71 extends to the outside of the case 1 and is connected to the power supply device, and the two second electrical connection portions 72 abut against the sides of the first coil 61 and the second coil 62 that are away from the magnet 4, respectively. After the first coil 61 and the second coil 62 obtain the input current of the circuit board 7, the first driving member 6 can generate a magnetic force in the magnet 4, and the magnitude of the magnetic force generated in the coil is proportional to the current applied to the voice coil motor. Thus, by controlling the magnitude of the input current, the magnitude of the magnetic force generated in the coil can be controlled. The magnetic force generated in the coil interacts with the magnet, and further provides a reaction force to the movable operating member 2, causing the movable operating member 2 to return to its initial position from the pressed position, or adjusting or controlling the rotation position of the movable operating member 2, thereby improving the user's usability.

[0049] In some embodiments, the operating mechanism 100 further includes a position detection element 8 electrically connected to the circuit board 7 for detecting the displacement information of the movable operating member 2, and the circuit board 7 is also used for converting the displacement information into a control signal and outputting it to an external device. In a specific embodiment, the position detection element 8 is mounted in the accommodation space, and the position detection element 8 determines the position where the magnet 4 is located based on the detected magnetic field strength (Hall effect) of the magnet 4, that is, determines any position where the movable operating member 2 is located during the movable stroke.

[0050] During use, the user presses the pressing portion 23 on the movable operating member 2, which rotates around the support member 3, and the displacement of the magnet 4 is detected in real time by the position detection element 8. The threshold value of any position where the magnet 4 is located is input to an external device, and the displacement of the movable operating member 2 is closely monitored based on the amount of input.

[0051] In order to control the amount of movement of the movable operating member 2, the real-time position of the movable operating member 2 is detected by the position detection element 8, and the first driving member 6 is magnetically attracted to the magnet 4, and the movable operating member 2 is controlled so that the movement of the movable operating member 2 stops at any position within the range of the movable range. At this time, the first driving member 6 is used as a stopper, and the magnet 4 in the movable operating member 2 can be controlled so that the reaction force of the first driving member 6 stops the movable operating member 2 at any position.

[0052] In other embodiments, a mechanical stopper can be installed in the operating mechanism 100 to realize stopping movement of the movable operating member at any position, i.e., a coil may not be used. Alternatively, a motorized driver (e.g., a motor) and a coil may be used in combination so that the operating mechanism realizes force feedback.

[0053] In addition, the first driving member 6 and the magnet 4 interact with each other to function as a vibration motor, generating a clicking sound, and a vibration sensation is generated, for example, by applying a current to the first driving member 6 within the movable range of the movable operating member 2. The vibration sensation is fed back to the magnet 4 inside the movable operating member 2 and then transmitted to the pressing portion 23, allowing the user to feel the vibration sensation and vibration sound.

[0054] In the present application, the position detection element 8 detects the position of the movable operating member 2 in a non-contact manner, and compared to detection elements such as potentiometers that have been conventionally used, the position detection element 8 of the present application does not generate friction or wear with the movable operating member 2, so does not cause the drift phenomenon, performs accurate detection, and does not cause structural destruction, improving the structural reliability of the operating mechanism 100.

[0055] In the present application, the position of the movable operating member 2 is detected using a position detection element 8 and fed back to a control center. The magnetic field generated by the first driving member 6 controls the movable operating member 2 to stop at any position, thereby achieving electrically controlled depression of the movable operating member. This significantly improves the convenience of use of electrically controlled control compared to manual input control using a mechanical stopper.

[0056] 3 is a partial structural perspective view of an operation mechanism according to a second embodiment of the present application, and as shown in FIG. 3, the operation mechanism 100 further includes a second driving member 9 installed at the bottom of the movable operation member 2 so as to control the movement or stop of the movable operation member 2 within the range of the movable range. As can be understood, the second driving member 9 may replace the first driving member 6 in the embodiment of the first embodiment, and may cooperate with the first driving member 6 to control the movement of the movable operation member 2.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 3, the second driving member 9 is installed at the bottom of the movable operating member 2, and can move toward or away from the movable operating member 2 (first direction 90), and interfere with the movable operating member 2 rotating in the movable direction 20. Specifically, the second driving member 9 includes a driving motor 91 and a contact part 92, and the contact part 92 is moved in the first direction 90 by the driving motor 91 and interferes with the movable operating member 2 moving in the movable direction 20. As can be seen, when the movable operating member 2 abuts against the second driving member 9, the second driving member 9 realizes the function of force feedback and stopping, instead of the first driving member 6 in the technical solution of the first embodiment. In other embodiments, the second driving member 9 and the first driving member 6 can also cooperate to realize control over different motion paths and more complicated motion directions, and when the two are used in cooperation, the force feedback action and stopping action are obviously improved.

[0058] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an operation mechanism according to Example 3 of the present application. As shown in FIG. 4, the operation mechanism 100 includes a second driving member 9 and a first driving member 6. The first driving member 6 is a coil that generates a magnetic force against the magnet 4 and further provides a reaction force to the movable operation member 2, so that the movable operation member 2 can be restored to its initial position from any stop position, or the stop position of the movable operation member 2 can be adjusted or controlled. The second driving member 9 is movable along a first direction 90, and the movable operation member 2 is rotatable along a movable direction 20 and abuts against the second driving member 9 that moves along the first direction 90. The second driving member 9 can function as a vibration motor that vibrates the movable operation member 2 in the vertical direction to give the user a vibration sensation. The first direction 90 in this embodiment is a direction toward the movable operation member 2 or a direction away from the movable operation member 2 in the vertical direction.

[0059] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an operation mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 5, the operation mechanism 100 includes a second driving member 9 installed on the side of the movable operation member 3. The second driving member 9 includes a driving motor 91 and a contact portion 92. The contact portion 92 moves along a direction toward the movable operation member 2 or a direction away from the movable operation member 2 (second direction 93) and interferes with the movable operation member 2 rotating in the movable direction. Specifically, the contact portion 92 moving in the second direction 93 abuts against the moving portion of the movable operation member 2. When the pressing portion 23 of the movable operation member 2 receives a pressing force, the moving portion 22 rotates around the support 3 and becomes rotatable in the movable direction 20 up to a full stroke stop position 202. When the contact portion 92 of the second driving member 9 moves in the second direction 93 and interferes with the moving portion 22, the moving portion 22 can be stopped at any position 203 within the movable range, and in this case, the second driving member 9 can function as a stopper.

[0060] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of an operation mechanism according to a fifth embodiment of the present application. As shown in FIG. 6, the operation mechanism 100 includes a second driving member 9, and does not include a first driving member 6 (coil). In this embodiment, the second driving member 9 is provided in the storage space of the case 1 and is located on one side of the moving part 22 of the movable operation member 2. The contact part 92 of the second driving member 9 is moved in a second direction 93 by a driving motor 91, and interferes with the moving part 22 of the movable operation member 2 moving in the movable direction 20. The second driving member 9 functions as a vibration motor, and can vibrate the movable operation member 2 in the lateral direction to provide the user with a tactile sensation of vibration. Here, the second direction 93 is a direction toward the movable operation member 2 or a direction away from the movable operation member 2, and is perpendicular or approximately perpendicular to the moving part 22.

[0061] In this embodiment, the contact surface of the contact portion 92 may be a spherical surface or a chamfered arc surface, and by cutting it at an angle of, for example, 45 degrees, it is possible to reduce the collision force between the contact portion 92 and the movable operating member 2 and reduce wear. The lateral interference by the second driving member 9 can generate a lateral reaction force, which vibrates the movable operating member 2 in the lateral direction, thereby achieving the effect of a lateral vibration motor.

[0062] FIG. 7a is a schematic diagram of an operating mechanism according to Example 6 of the present application, FIG. 7b is another schematic diagram of an operating mechanism according to Example 6 of the present application, and FIG. 7c is another schematic diagram of an operating mechanism according to Example 6 of the present application. As shown in FIGS. 7a to 7c, the operating mechanism 100 further includes a connecting member 101 and an abutment member 102, a first end 101a of the connecting member 101 is connected to the support member 3, a magnet 4 is attached to one end of the connecting member 101 remote from the support member 3, the abutment member 102 is connected to the first end 101a of the connecting member 101, and the abutment member 102 is used to abut against the movable operating member 2.

[0063] In the above technical solution, the magnet 4 is attached to the connecting member 101, and the magnetic attraction force between the magnet 4 and the magnetic member 5 is transmitted to the movable operating member 2 via the abutting member 102, contributing to realizing the return or force feedback of the movable operating member 2. Compared with using a physical spring to realize the force feedback of the movable operating member, the magnetic attraction between the magnetic member 5 and the magnet 4 reduces the interference between them and the friction, and even if it is dropped and impacted, when the movable operating member 2 moves to any position in the movable stroke, it can automatically return to the initial position by the magnetic attraction effect of the magnetic member 5.

[0064] In some embodiments, the connecting member 101 is a link, and a first end 101a of the link is provided with an axial hole and a connecting portion 103, and the supporting member 3 passes through the axial hole of the connecting member 101, thereby allowing the connecting member 101 to rotate around the supporting member 3. A rotating shaft 104 is further provided on the inner wall of the case 1, and the abutting member 102 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 104 and connected to the connecting portion 103 of the connecting member 101, so that when the connecting member 101 moves around the supporting member 3 along a third direction 105, the connecting member 101 moves the abutting member 102 around the rotating shaft 104 in the direction opposite to the third direction.

[0065] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7b, the first drive member 6 may be a coil, and when the coil is not energized, the user may manually push the movable operating member 2 to move it arbitrarily within the movable range.

[0066] In some embodiments, the first driving member 6 may be a coil, and as shown in FIG. 7c, the magnetic force generated after the coil is energized and the magnet 4 exert a magnetic attraction effect on each other, and the connecting member 101 moves around the support member 3 along the third direction 105 through the abutment member 102, and provides a reaction force to the moving part 22 of the movable operating member 2 through the abutment member 102, so as to return the movable operating member 2 to its initial position from the pressed position, or adjust or control the moving position of the movable operating member 2.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the operation mechanism has resistance to vibration and drop impact, and the reliability of the operation mechanism is less susceptible to being affected by assembly, and has high durability against user input. The operation mechanism has an overall structure that is simpler, more compact, and lighter than the operation mechanisms of conventional variable tactile controllers.

[0068] FIG. 8 is a structural schematic diagram of the operation input device according to the present application, FIG. 9 is another structural schematic diagram of the operation input device according to the present application, and FIG. 10 is another structural schematic diagram of the operation input device according to the present application. As shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, the present application further provides an operation input device 200, which includes any one of the operation mechanisms 100 described above, and the operation input device 200 may be a game handle for easy operation by the user. The operation mechanism 100 can also be used in a game handle controller or a portable information device shown in FIG. 5, and as shown in FIG. 10, the operation mechanism 100 can be mounted on the operation input device 200 of other industrial equipment, which may be a processing instrument, a measuring instrument, etc., and the application of the operation mechanism 100 can improve the operability and durability of the operation input device 200.

[0069] The above are merely preferred specific embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto, and any modifications or replacements that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined based on the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 100 Operating mechanism 1 case 11 First Shell 111 1st fixed part 112 First Storage Unit 12 Second Shell 121 Second fixed part 122 Second Storage Unit 2 Movable operating member 20 Direction of movement 201 Initial position 202 Full stroke stop position 203 Arbitrary stop position 21 Shaft hole 22 Mobile section 221 Mounting part 23 Pressing section 3 Supporting member 4. Magnets 5. Magnetic Materials 6 First driving member 61 First coil 62 Second coil 7 Circuit Board 71 First electrical connection part 72 Second electrical connection part 8 Position detection element 9 Second driving member 90 1st direction 91 Drive motor 92 Contact part 93 Second direction 101 Connection member 102 Contact member 103 Connection 104 Rotating shaft 105 Third direction 200 Operation input device

Claims

1. An operation mechanism, the operation mechanism including a case, a movable operation member, a support member, a magnet, a magnetic member, and a second drive member; The case has an accommodation space, The movable operating member is accommodated in the accommodation space, and at least a portion of the movable operating member is inserted outside the case, The support member is used to support the movable operating member, and the movable operating member moves around the support member; The magnet is connected to the movable operating member, the magnetic member has a magnetic attraction force with respect to the magnet, and the magnetic member and the magnet return and / or hold the movable operating member to an initial position by a magnetic attraction action; An operating mechanism characterized in that the second drive member is provided on the bottom or side of the movable operating member, the second drive member moves in a direction toward the movable operating member or a direction away from the movable operating member, and interferes with the movable operating member which rotates in a movable direction.

2. 2. The operating mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic member is attached at a position corresponding to the position of the magnet when the movable operating member is in an initial position.

3. 3. The operating mechanism according to claim 2, wherein the magnetic member is disposed at a distance from the magnet.

4. The operating mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising a circuit board and a first driving member connected to the circuit board, the first driving member being installed between the magnetic member and the magnet, and the first driving member being used to adjust the position of the movable operating member.

5. the operating mechanism further includes a connecting member and an abutting member, a first end of the connecting member is connected to the support member, the magnet is attached to one end of the connecting member remote from the support member, the abutting member is connected to the first end of the connecting member, and the abutting member is used to abut against the movable operating member; The operating mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting member moves around the support member due to the magnetic attraction between the magnetic member and the magnet, and the connecting member moves the abutment member and rotates the abutment member itself, thereby returning and / or holding the movable operating member in its initial position.

6. The operating mechanism according to claim 4, further comprising a circuit board and a first driving member connected to the circuit board, the first driving member being installed between the magnetic member and the magnet, and the first driving member being used to adjust the position of the movable operating member.

7. 7. The operating mechanism according to claim 6, wherein the magnetic member is a magnetic iron piece, and the magnetic iron piece is attached to the first driving member or an inner wall of the case.

8. The operating mechanism described in claim 6, characterized in that the first driving member includes a first coil and a second coil respectively installed on either side of the magnet, the first coil and the second coil are both electrically connected to the circuit board, and the two magnetic members are respectively installed on the side of the first coil away from the magnet and the side of the second coil away from the magnet.

9. The operating mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that the first coil and the second coil have a magnetic attraction effect between them and the magnet after being energized, and the first coil and the second coil interact with the magnet to be used as a stopper and / or a vibration motor.

10. The operation mechanism according to claim 6, further comprising a position detection element, the position detection element being connected to the circuit board, the position detection element being used to detect displacement information of the movable operation member, and the circuit board being used to convert the displacement information into a control signal and output the control signal.

11. The operating mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the movable operating member includes a moving portion located within the case and a pressing portion inserted through the outside of the case, the moving portion is provided with an attachment portion, and the magnet is fitted into the attachment portion.

12. The operating mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that the second driving member includes a driving motor and a contact portion, the contact portion can interfere with the movable operating member by the driving action of the driving motor, and the contact surface of the contact portion is a spherical surface or a chamfered arc surface.

13. the support member is a support shaft, the case includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell is provided with a first fixing portion, the second shell is provided with a second fixing portion, and the movable operating member is provided with a shaft hole, The support shaft is inserted into a shaft hole of the movable operating member, and both ends of the support shaft are attached and fixed to the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion, respectively; 2. The operating mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the movable operating member moves around the support shaft.

14. An operation input device, comprising the operation mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

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